Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chattanooga, TN

I am a licensed clinical social worker working in a private practice in Chattanooga, TN. I work with individuals who are struggling with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I also work with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, communication skills, trauma, grief & loss, body image, self-esteem, self harm, suicidality, and severe mental illness.

Dr. Sarah Otis provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for a wide range of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, learning disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia), intellectual disability, autism, giftedness, and emotional/behavioral difficulties. She is passionate about helping others navigate cognitive and/or emotional difficulties by taking a strengths based approach and supporting growth through empirically supported recommendations and treatment. Sarah also provides psychotherapy and utilizes an integrative approach that is scientifically informed and psychodynamically influenced.

You're exhausted and overwhelmed by life, it's just too much and you feel like a failure. The to-do list goes on forever, the kids always need YOU and you're not sure that you're really enough. Maybe you've been feeling sad, anxious, irritable, and disconnected from those you love. Or when you first woke up this morning everything felt okay for a minute, but then you remembered, and it was like a punch in your gut, all the heartbreak and loss, all the pain, came rushing back over you. You want to feel like you again, to let go of the past, to be able to enjoy life and be present in the moment with the people that you care about.

I am currently scheduling for the month of June. 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.

Whether you are looking to begin therapy after a life change or traumatic experience, or you're just hoping to find a space where you can fully be yourself, I am so glad you are here. Being allowed to come alongside someone as they face deep hurt and vulnerability, to challenge and celebrate them, to laugh and cry with them, is such an honor for me. I specialize in providing support to those experiencing postpartum depression, OCD, anxiety or anger, as well as trauma-focused treatment for those who have experienced birth trauma or a NICU stay. I offer both individual and couple sessions as well as support groups for new mothers.

I truly believe we are not meant to walk through this life alone. That is why I love helping people, with all types of life stressors, work through them with confidence that they are making the best decisions for their lives. I have a lot of experience in many different environments including, drug rehab, school settings, and psychiatric hospital settings. I believe these different environments have helped me cultivate a passion to help individuals no matter what background you may be coming from.

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.

I offer pastoral counseling, soul care and spiritual direction to women with a focus on life changes and adjustments, such as marriage and relationship struggles, chronic health conditions, motherhood, postpartum , and grief and loss. I also works with clients interested in discerning career and calling growth, as well as navigating spiritual and theological questions. I offer a whole-person perspective, taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit. I can assist clients with developing self and soul care practices independently, or to support and inform their ongoing counseling experience. ​​​​​

Life can be challenging, and life circumstances can leave you feeling stuck and unlike yourself. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them find their way through these difficult times, developing new coping skills, creating healthy patterns of interacting, and becoming their best selves. It is my honor and privilege to work with clients as we journey together through these challenging times and work towards a more fulfilling life.

Many people carry the weight of life’s experiences and feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsatisfied. Maybe you’re struggling with a particular event, or maybe you’re concerned about your relationship or the way you’ve been feeling. The decision to begin therapy is an important one, and I am honored to walk with clients who are ready to move toward their goals. I am most passionate about helping individual and partnered adults who experience issues arising from sexual or relationship trauma, complex questions of identity, life transitions, grief or loss, as well as unique struggles associated with fertility/ pregnancy /early parenting.

Many people carry the weight of life’s experiences and feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsatisfied. Maybe you’re struggling with a particular event, or maybe you’re concerned about your relationship or the way you’ve been feeling. The decision to begin therapy is an important one, and I am honored to walk with clients who are ready to move toward their goals. I am most passionate about helping individual and partnered adults who experience issues arising from sexual or relationship trauma, complex questions of identity, life transitions, grief or loss, as well as unique struggles associated with fertility/ pregnancy /early parenting.

Are your relationships in need? Whether it’s a romantic, parent-child, or working relationship, I am confident we can identify and relieve the pressures from anxiety, trauma, conflict, communication, and injury. What about your relationship with yourself? How can you find more love, safety, and healthy coping? You are an individual with past and present experiences that can influence your relationships. The stress of life weighs heavy on the most sacred connections you have with yourself and to others. Come and gain the support and tools you need to thrive!

For the past 7 years, I have served as a school counselor in elementary schools, where I have worked closely with students, parents, and teachers to help them navigate a range of social, emotional, and mental health issues. Throughout my career, I have come to believe strongly in the power of relational approaches to counseling. I believe that every person is unique and that the best way to help them is by building a strong relationship built on trust, respect, and empathy. By taking the time to truly listen to my clients, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where they feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.