Couples Counseling Therapists in Chattanooga, TN
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Shawn Winton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and family healing (
couples
, marriage counseling, and family counseling).
Our lives are made up of relationships or connections with ourselves and others. By examining our past we can provide new roads to the future to improve our lives by caring for ourselves which will improve our
relationship
with others.

Emmy Hovater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You want to show others who you are by uniting the pieces of yourself that you have kept hidden from the world while healing from the complexities that come from
relationship
.
Are you longing for a space to bring your whole self and know that who you are will be accepted regardless of your unique identity or sexual orientation? Perhaps you are longing for deeper, richer interpersonal relationships but you don't know how to start. Many of us desire safe spaces to explore questions without judgement, coercion, or comparison. You crave the freedom to be your authentic self even if you aren’t quite sure what that looks like just yet.

Bailey Spradling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT-I
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe in the power of relationships and growth encouraged by the safety of the therapeutic
relationship
.
I understand the exhaustion that can come from feeling like you’ve tried everything. Whether you are a young adult looking for services for yourself, or a parent seeking services for your child, I would love to join you in your journey to try and trust the therapeutic process.

Kelly Culpepper Towe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, MA, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor, is pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee, and is a National Certified Counselor. She works with individuals,
couples
, and families pursuing growth and healing through supportive, therapeutic
relationship
. Kelly has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, career direction, affair recovery, spiritual direction, OCD, sexuality, and marital issues.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Through a collaborative counseling
relationship
, I help clients find new patterns of relating to themselves and others.
I believe everyone is living their unique life story with its highs and lows. In moments of distress, confusion, and loss, I am honored to come alongside you and help you write a better story for your future. Whether you're struggling with relationships, emotional upheaval, or traumatic loss, I desire to provide the support and skills that will enable you to find hope and healing.

Abby Wallace
Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Abby considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals,
couples
, and families who are striving to make changes and improvements despite challenging circumstances, situations, and histories.
Abby is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Tennessee and Georgia and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. Abby graduated from Richmont Graduate University in 2012 with a Masters in Professional Counseling and a Specialization in Trauma Counseling. She has since continued her education in trauma counseling with EMDR Training, training in healing attachment following trauma, the impact of trauma on religion and spirituality, and military culture training. Abby specializes in seeing people of all ages with a history of trauma or abuse, including rape, childhood abuse, combat PTSD, and more, as well as assisting
couples
with relational and communication issues.

Julia B Coffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Good therapy helps promote clarity and progress toward change. I believe that therapy can provide the safety needed for self-exploration and for support in times of stress. And I believe that this safety is created through a trusting therapeutic alliance, which I rely heavily on in my practice. As a clinical social worker, I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults who have a broad range of reasons for seeking therapy - these may include anxiety, depression, family conflict, low self-esteem,
relationship
struggles, parenting concerns, trauma, and loss.
Not accepting new clients

Micah Arfons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently not accepting new clients. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing depression and anxiety from stage of life transitions, past trauma, codependency, postpartum, birth and abortion trauma and child loss, as well as
couples
who are seeking to build a healthy and lasting
relationship
. In my work as a Child Welfare Case Manager, later as a Crisis Counselor and now as an individual therapist, I have helped families and individuals navigate the most difficult times of their lives.

Reese Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
As a counselor, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients in helping them find ways to get back on their feet. Whether it is a habit you are trying to quit, a past experience that continues to bother you, a conflict in a
relationship
that never seems to resolve, or crippling anxiety and depression, I believe we all have complex and unique stories that require thoughtful and individualized care. I take it as a great privilege to sit with people as they navigate their journey and would be honored to work with you.

Allie Haskew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC-, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that the role of a counselor is to be a "fellow traveler" for someone struggling with the difficulties of life. I am passionate about meeting people in the midst of their struggles and helping them navigate the delicate balance of acceptance and change. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, addictions,
relationship
distress, or trauma, we can work together to help you experience a life worth living.

Stephanie Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help you achieve your goals. Utilizing personalized treatment to address specific needs and concerns, I work with children, adolescents and adults in family and individual sessions. I have a strong clinical background in mental health, behavioral, parenting, grief/loss, trauma,
relationship
issues and goal setting.

Andrea Milligan Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Through the therapeutic
relationship
, I provide a safe and inviting place to be vulnerable, to process life adjustments, and to begin learning healthy coping skills. I have 10 years of experience engaging in counseling relationships with children, adolescents, and adults in the Chattanooga area. I believe that change begins in the context of an authentic
relationship
and that every unique story deserves to be heard. Drawing from family systems, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I provide evidence-based therapy for both individuals and families.

Latoya Mcleod-Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Latoya is licensed to see clients in Tennessee & Georgia. I am passionate about helping individuals foster a deeper connection on their path to healing. My goal as a clinician is to encourage and empower my clients to be the best version of themselves. Recognizing there is always room to grow beyond unfortunate circumstances is vital to increasing one's quality of life. I specialize in working with adults,
couples
, and families with a variety of challenges such as grief, loss & bereavement, adjustment to illness, life & career transitions,
relationship
concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma histories, and ADHD.
Not accepting new clients

Tracy McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that genuine growth occurs within the context of a safe, nurturing, and at times gently challenging
relationship
. I desire to integrate issues of mind and body while helping individuals access their resiliency that resides within. I describe my therapeutic style as collaborative and relational, believing that we all grow best in community and in
relationship
with others. Ultimately, I hope to cultivate an atmosphere where clients feel accepted both for their strengths and areas of growth.

Kevin E Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
It has been said that through relationships we are wounded and by relationships we are healed. Having myself experienced the power of healing relationships, it is my aim as a counselor to foster a collaborative, healing
relationship
that provides safety for healing and growth. Many factors affect a person's ability to thrive as an individual and in relationships, including the residual effects of loss and what has been done to a person, patterns of relating learned within one's family, internalized beliefs about oneself and the world, and relational and spiritual disconnection.

Kolby J Nance
Licensed Professional Counselor, RMHI
Verified
Verified
Everyone experiences seasons of difficulty and struggle. I work with clients from many different walks of life and dealing with a variety issues and struggles. I work to create a safe
relationship
where clients can experience recovery, healing, and the life they were made to live. Abundant Life is possible and I co-labor with my clients to discover that life. My areas of interest include Identity Development, Obsessive Thinking, Marriage , Childhood Sexual Abuse, and Professional Performance. I have the most experience working with
Couples
, Individual men, and Organizational leaders.

Shirali Pathak
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Shirali (pronounced sure-Raleigh)! I'm an Indian-American basketball and travel fanatic turn therapist from Houston, TN. I enjoy helping young adults discover and advocate for their needs as they navigate life, career, and family transitions. As a clinician at Radical Change Therapy, I am committed to helping my clients identify and unlearn destructive life, career, and
relationship
patterns that they began as a result of traumatic interpersonal experiences, such as mother-child trauma, daddy issues, toxic friendships, sibling rivalry, intimate
partner
violence, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, and educational/workplace abuse.

Kendal McDaniel
MA, MFTI
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Whether your story includes pursuing
relationship
healing or self-exploration, I look forward to walking alongside you as you take the courageous next steps towards healing and growth.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and can personally relate to how religious, childhood, relational, and societal trauma can impact sexuality and sexual orientation. Sexuality is a unique spectrum and is a beautiful part of who we are. In therapy together, you will find an accepting and safe space to explore all questions related to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender, non-traditional relationships, and sense of self, all with compassion and the highest level of care. At Chattanooga Affirmative Network, you are free to be who you are and to continue to discover your most authentic self.

Leslie Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
My philosophy combines a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy, with honest, direct feedback. I specialize in EMDR to help clients overcome past issues which are keeping them stuck. I welcome people of all perspectives. I will be an active participant in working with you as you seek to address personal and
relationship
issues.

H. James Meginley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified
Verified
Since 1980 my professional counseling career has assisted thousands of individuals,
couples
and families in discarding negative self image, dysfunctional ways of relating, and ineffective decision making. My expertise also includes a variety of human sexuality issues and serving the L.G.B.T.I.Q. Community. Although I do not accept Emails, I look forward to your phone call.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.