Teletherapy for Chattanooga, TN

Patricia received her Master of Science from Lee University in 2016. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Patricia's counseling services are available via telehealth and a few specific in-person client cases. Patricia is clinically trained and experienced in trauma therapy, grief, depression, anxiety and simply adjusting to life. Her specialty training is in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy and pursuing Certification as a Complex Trauma Treatment Professional. Clients with insurance continue to be served at River City Counseling.

It can be challenging and scary to find a therapist that is a good fit. Whether you are experiencing increased anxiety, or challenges within relationships, everyone has unique life events that bring them to seek out a therapist. It is such a courageous thing to attempt to find someone who feels trustworthy and safe that you can entrust with the burdens of your life. So I am already so proud of you for searching and my desire is to create a space where you feel safe enough to share the wounds in your life so that your story is heard.

Traditional therapy isn’t ideal for entrepreneurial couples and leaders. Here's what I've found. 1. One “drops out” while significant changes are on the horizon. 2. Lack of follow through in between sessions. 3. It can feel lopsided with one experiencing more support than the other. 4. Finding regular time for sessions can be a huge issue. Couples want momentum & real change that lasts.

I have a passion for working with trauma, phobias and anxiety, specifically sexual trauma. Using a combination of Rapid Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and brain science allows me to eliminate the emotional response my clients have to traumatic events. In a typical session clients are taught how the mind works and how to effectively take care of future stressors. My other passion is working with couples and helping them improve their relationship, both sexually and emotionally. Couples are taught how to use words and be aware of body response to decrease conflict.

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.

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 work with adults who are seeking greater connection to their bodies and innate creativity. Adults seeking personal transformation will develop their intuition and enhance their connection to self and others through dance/movement therapy. Whether someone has never danced before or has a movement background, this work can help heal trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Many clients wonder if this is doable in telehealth, and it is! We also use a great deal of talking, implementing coping skills, optional homework, and EMDR when appropriate.

My main goal is to help you grow and strengthen the relationship with yourself. I use techniques that help individuals embrace self-compassion, authenticity, and regulation so that they can break free of the cycles that are keeping them stuck. Together we will explore what is holding you back and you will learn practical tools that will support you in understanding and processing emotions.

"Open your eyes, look within.. are you satisfied with the life you're living?" -Bob Marley. Health, happiness & peace.. why do so many people desire these, yet remain unsuccessful in their attempts to find them? Our world is more advanced than ever before, yet so many of us are miserable. Have you ever asked yourself are you really happy? Do you enjoy your life & the way you live it? It is my sincere hope that you have already arrived upon these amazing coordinates of life. But, if you're like so many people today, you may find yourself still searching for more..

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you. - Jean-Paul Sartre. Does it seem like you have a stable life on the outside but find yourself wondering if ‘this’ is all there is? You wake up and a feeling is present that things aren't quite right or worse a sense of doom for the day ahead. You go through your day without seeing in full color or feeling fully present. You could be having dysfunction in relationships, your daily routines, or with your own self-perception. It is painfully clear that where you are emotionally and in your life and where you want to be are very different places.

Stressed? Tired? Can’t seem to get ahead? Don't like yourself? Finding that sense of security and strength in the midst of changes, challenges, and relationships is difficult, and some feel that taking time to stop and reflect is impossible; yet often it is one of the most important steps in moving forward or getting unstuck. Stopping and working with a trained therapist can help facilitate change in meaningful and impactful ways. It can also help avoid a complete life derailment. I believe that the work I do with my clients is sacred, which is why I employee some of the most up to date and clinically validated treatment techniques.

Originally licensed in 1988, I've been in private practice since 1997 in Chattanooga, TN. I focus on crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy to get clients stabilized and back out enjoying life ASAP. I do a thorough assessment of life to know past and current events may be impacting your current situation. I see life situations as developmental - not always pathological, thus I use education and learning to address life's challenges. While it's not all about your parents, one's history does play a major role in how we learn to cope with life. Be ready to learn some new ways to cope with life events.

Is Anxiety holding you back? You appear calm and collected but feel chaotic inside. You’re good at problem solving and multi-tasking but can’t ever seem to turn off and relax. A steady stream of 360 planning and preparation is the only way you’ve found to stay ahead of your worry. Unfortunately, things rarely go as planned. Instead, you get pulled in every direction putting out fires left and right. At the end of the day, everything gets taken care of - except you. You’ve tried so many things to get by with your anxiety, and you’re coping…but isn’t it time to get some real support? I’m Sheaba, and I can help.

Life's challenges can lead us to a place where recognizing the person in the mirror becomes foreign. Wounds of the past may feel like hurdles that keep us from living the life we’ve wanted. The fights with your partner, the fear of the future, or desiring a sense of direction and meaningful connection can leave us feeling frozen, overwhelmed, and distanced from where we’d like to be. Your unique experience matters - which is why I work to foster empathy, openness, authenticity, safety, and caring challenges within therapy - to meet you where you are and journey beside you as you seek to find yourself and/or your relationship again.

I offer individualized counseling for adults wanting to explore their understanding of themselves and the world around them. It can be scary to pursue the healing of deep wounds; I provide a space for individuals to pursue this with authenticity and confidence. If your hurt is manifesting in problematic beliefs and behaviors, it is time to create a new path and find relief.