Family Therapy in Chattanooga, TN

Every person has a unique experience and story that is worthy to be heard. I work primarily with adolescents and adults to help them find inner congruence and healing through a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, PTSD, sexuality and gender exploration, and trauma. I consider it an honor to be allowed into another person's story and remind them that they are not alone as they seek healing.

I am a clinical individual, couple and family therapist . Issues typically addressed in my practice include trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, emotional regulation, and relationship issues. I am certified in the use of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (Completed Externship and all Core Skills trainings: Supervision and Certification in process). I am a Registered Play Therapist and work with children ages 3+.

I love working with children, adolescents, and their families as we tackle challenges that have taken place in their lives. Because I view things from a systems perspective, I believe it is very important for the family unit to be involved throughout the therapeutic process in an effort to help the family heal as a whole.

Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck? I am an artist and art therapist with over 30 years of personal recovery. My background is in 12 Step models, Jungian psychology, family systems and lots of art making experience. YOU DO NOT NEED ART TRAINING OR TALENT TO BENEFIT FROM ART THERAPY. Because art is a right-brained function, art therapy can be especially useful to people who are "too smart" for talk therapy. It can also be useful for working with children. If the idea of experiential therapy sounds good to you schedule an assessment today.

I am a clinical psychologist trained to work Adolescents and Adults who are experiencing many forms of psychological distress including depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, and divorce. I am also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist trained to work with all Eating Disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction and Compulsive Overeating. I use an eclectic and individualized approach to treatment with a strong focus on the Internal Family Systems treatment model. This model helps to more deeply explore wounds and burdens within the individual and then work to heal those wounds in a respectful and compassionate way

Life is hard and we all need a supportive safe space from time to time to process and heal. I walk with my clients through the trials of life with compassion and 30 years of experience bringing an accepting presence, clinical expertise and the wisdom of a Christian worldview.

I enjoy working with children, families, and individuals navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and more. I approached therapy from a holistic perspective, taking in all the pieces that influence who you are, such as your community, relationships, and family systems. Many have affirmed my innate ability working with children, preteens, young adults, families, and parents/guardians in building a secure relationship.

Depression, Anxiety, family conflict and general reactivity are each common experiences in one's life. I work to provide an individualized treatment plan for each person walking through these common experiences. I believe that by fostering curiosity and compassion about ourselves and our own experiences, we learn to react to others in this same way. I work with a wide range of clients varying in age, demographics, beliefs, backgrounds and goals. I work to facilitate this curious and compassionate environment in which my clients can work toward decreasing reactivity through increasing self understanding.

Are you feeling hurt, confused and/or disconnected from yourself and your loved one(s)? It is my goal to inspire and empower each individual, couple or family member to find healing, reconnect within themselves and with others. I provide individuals and couples with coping skills, anger management, and communication tools that can be applied in every day life. If you have suffered any past trauma, together we can integrate trauma therapy to help you process safely and at your own pace. At the time of your termination from therapy, it is my desire that your life has been touched, you feel changed, motivated and securely connected.

Hello and welcome to the start of this therapy journey. If you are someone who has struggled with anxiety, depression, motivation, family issues, friendships or general relationship struggles then I may be a good therapist for you. Are you contemplating your next steps in life, struggling with career decisions and feel that you are stuck? Do you find it difficult to deal with your past and find yourself fearful of your future?

Life can become overwhelming, I consider it a privilege to walk through that part of your journey with you. Difficult life transitions, family distress and conflict, abuse, divorce, anxiety, depression, as well as child and adolescent behavioral concerns, can leave you feeling helpless. I am honored to help you find your strength to cope in times of pain and suffering.

Growth is seeded first in a safe and comfortable setting. You will find space with a firm foundation to be messy, talk about difficult things, and cultivate hope in my office. The pillar of my style is a wholeness approach to mental, spiritual, physical, and relational health. Training in Marriage & Family Therapy allows me to see the whole person, with past and present experiences, to develop the change desired. I believe in the power of vulnerability, and I am honored to go there with you.

It is my goal and passion to help you live a life with peace and joy. Not just the stuff you read about, but a genuine peace that only comes from within. No matter where you come from or where you have been, I welcome you. A warm environment will be found as you share your hearts burdens. I utilize creativity and work from an eclectic approach to personalize your treatment objective. Everyone has the ability to heal, it is my goal to walk with you on your journey to freedom.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing issues related to family conflict, couples, parent and child disconnect, foster care/ adoption, self love, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum issues, parenthood, personality disorders, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, adjustment, intrapersonal conflict, setting healthy boundaries, building lasting relationships, trauma, personal identities and other areas.

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.

Ashley’s passion for counseling centers around a love for the hurting and a desire to be fully present with them following in the way that Jesus was present with those in their time of need. She works with marriage and family issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, trauma and abuse recovery, especially victims of narcissistic abuse. She enjoys working with people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Over the past 15 years, I have loved working with every angle of the family . If you looked at my schedule on any given day, you'd probably see a few married couples, some exhausted and burnt-out parents, a college student, a 4th-12th grader, someone having an affair, someone who has been crushed by a loss or a person who is wrestling through their attraction to the same gender. I often find that a person's willingness to come in and simply talk about things creates at least 50% of the change they are looking for.