Codependency Therapists in Marion County, TN
My primary work today is with those individuals struggling to achieve the best version of themselves. A variety of factors are at play here from past trauma, difficulty connecting, tragic life events, self sabotaging or self destructive coping skills, among others that get in our own way. I offer a place for the individual to explore past patterns and create a new narrative for a new future.
My primary work today is with those individuals struggling to achieve the best version of themselves. A variety of factors are at play here from past trauma, difficulty connecting, tragic life events, self sabotaging or self destructive coping skills, among others that get in our own way. I offer a place for the individual to explore past patterns and create a new narrative for a new future.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
There are several things in my life which drive me to be a counselor. My own past with it struggles, acceptances, failures, and successes drive me to do what I do. I am able to sit in dark places, empathize with struggle and loneliness, and challenge ways of thinking and behaving from a non-judgmental place. I love the unique position a counselor has to problem solve through the failures, walk the uphill road to recovery, and celebrate the success and growth that comes out of the journey.
Online Therapists
I work best with individuals and families from all walks of life who are facing personal, emotional, or life challenges. Many clients seek support for stress, conflict resolution, housing needs, transportation, food assistance, or connecting with community resources. I help clients identify practical solutions, strengthen coping skills, and create positive outcomes through compassionate support and guidance.
I work best with individuals and families from all walks of life who are facing personal, emotional, or life challenges. Many clients seek support for stress, conflict resolution, housing needs, transportation, food assistance, or connecting with community resources. I help clients identify practical solutions, strengthen coping skills, and create positive outcomes through compassionate support and guidance.
Eric
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37419
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone carrying more than their share; anyone holding things together on the outside while unraveling inside. They’re navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or grief, and they’re tired of just surviving. What they want is real change: clarity, peace, connection. They don’t need perfection; they need a place to be real and a guide who won’t flinch. I help people face what hurts, reclaim their worth, and live with courage.
My ideal client is someone carrying more than their share; anyone holding things together on the outside while unraveling inside. They’re navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or grief, and they’re tired of just surviving. What they want is real change: clarity, peace, connection. They don’t need perfection; they need a place to be real and a guide who won’t flinch. I help people face what hurts, reclaim their worth, and live with courage.
Are you searching for hope? Do you feel stuck, weighed down by grief, or burdened by the pain of your past? You’re not alone.
As a Licensed Counselor, my passion is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can share your heart without fear of judgment. Together we’ll explore tools and insights to help you move from where you are to where you long to be.
I’m here to walk alongside you emotionally, spiritually, and practically on your healing journey. I believe true hope and identity are found in Jesus Christ, and if you desire, I am honored to integrate faith into our work together.
Are you searching for hope? Do you feel stuck, weighed down by grief, or burdened by the pain of your past? You’re not alone.
As a Licensed Counselor, my passion is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can share your heart without fear of judgment. Together we’ll explore tools and insights to help you move from where you are to where you long to be.
I’m here to walk alongside you emotionally, spiritually, and practically on your healing journey. I believe true hope and identity are found in Jesus Christ, and if you desire, I am honored to integrate faith into our work together.
Have you ever thought, I’ll feel better when (fill in the blank) happens. However, every time you think about it the (fill in the blank) never seems to come or has come but you still feel unsettled. Moving through transitions can seem uncomfortable or chaotic at times but so can seeing a therapist. I’ll help you walk through the journey of your transition or current issue usually while wearing one of my many comfortable sweatshirts.
Have you ever thought, I’ll feel better when (fill in the blank) happens. However, every time you think about it the (fill in the blank) never seems to come or has come but you still feel unsettled. Moving through transitions can seem uncomfortable or chaotic at times but so can seeing a therapist. I’ll help you walk through the journey of your transition or current issue usually while wearing one of my many comfortable sweatshirts.
I hear folks on my therapy couch often ask these questions: "Why can't I get a hold on these anxious feelings?" "Why am I still repeating these same patterns?" "Why does (experience) bring up so much (emotion) for me?" I help adults translate this curiosity into insight to develop emotion regulation skills, a sense of self rooted in integrity instead of shame, and more mindfulness in their relationships. I work mostly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, emotion regulation difficulty, relationship issues, spirituality, and grief, including “identity grief” (grieving the life we thought we’d live).
I hear folks on my therapy couch often ask these questions: "Why can't I get a hold on these anxious feelings?" "Why am I still repeating these same patterns?" "Why does (experience) bring up so much (emotion) for me?" I help adults translate this curiosity into insight to develop emotion regulation skills, a sense of self rooted in integrity instead of shame, and more mindfulness in their relationships. I work mostly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, emotion regulation difficulty, relationship issues, spirituality, and grief, including “identity grief” (grieving the life we thought we’d live).
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
My vision for counseling is to foster an environment that promotes the client's exploration of resolution to life's problems. I understand that therapy can be a difficult, yet rewarding process. I believe that the real work of therapy must be done by the client, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify therapy goals and the 'roadmap' to the achievement of these goals.
Welcome to Sacred Space Counseling! I am a firm believer that everyone on the planet can benefit from therapy. I am passionate about the mental health of adults and teens. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to practice ethically and professionally to help clients learn and use healthy coping strategies when faced with life difficulties and concerns. I use a variety of cognitive and experiential theories and techniques curated to meet the needs of each individual client as well as am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Welcome to Sacred Space Counseling! I am a firm believer that everyone on the planet can benefit from therapy. I am passionate about the mental health of adults and teens. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to practice ethically and professionally to help clients learn and use healthy coping strategies when faced with life difficulties and concerns. I use a variety of cognitive and experiential theories and techniques curated to meet the needs of each individual client as well as am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Chattanooga, TN, specializing in the treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. My practice also supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, grief, body image concerns, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidality, and severe mental illness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Chattanooga, TN, specializing in the treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. My practice also supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, grief, body image concerns, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidality, and severe mental illness.
Life is so hard some times. My guess is that you are here because you either are in the middle of the hard or you are no longer willing or able to avoid it. I wish it were easy. I wish our experience wasn't that of hurt, sadness, loss, or any of the other hard things we face. As much as I wish life did not involve this level of pain, I know there is another side to it. I know that love, celebration, joy, peace, and healing exist.
Life is so hard some times. My guess is that you are here because you either are in the middle of the hard or you are no longer willing or able to avoid it. I wish it were easy. I wish our experience wasn't that of hurt, sadness, loss, or any of the other hard things we face. As much as I wish life did not involve this level of pain, I know there is another side to it. I know that love, celebration, joy, peace, and healing exist.
Shannon Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP-S
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are facing small problems, or very big ones; whether you are generally confident, or feel that no one cares or could understand your pain, I’m here. And I’ve been there. I worked for years to overcome challenging life issues and situations before studying to become a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, so that I would be qualified to help others do the same. I believe strongly that a better life is out there if you can be courageous enough to try new behaviors, challenge old ways of thinking, and sometimes tolerate uncomfortable emotions. Therapy is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and you're not alone.
Whether you are facing small problems, or very big ones; whether you are generally confident, or feel that no one cares or could understand your pain, I’m here. And I’ve been there. I worked for years to overcome challenging life issues and situations before studying to become a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, so that I would be qualified to help others do the same. I believe strongly that a better life is out there if you can be courageous enough to try new behaviors, challenge old ways of thinking, and sometimes tolerate uncomfortable emotions. Therapy is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and you're not alone.
I typically work with individuals looking for help in deep self-exploration, recovery, couples conflict, and their family of origin. I thrive as a therapist when we can explore the depths of the soul. By the time we seek help, life has typically not been going as we expected, and we may not be sure who we are. We want to find a way out, but are unsure how to do so. What we need is someone to help guide us through healing. This is a life-long change that will need continued support. We can find healing if we are willing to dare to find it.
I typically work with individuals looking for help in deep self-exploration, recovery, couples conflict, and their family of origin. I thrive as a therapist when we can explore the depths of the soul. By the time we seek help, life has typically not been going as we expected, and we may not be sure who we are. We want to find a way out, but are unsure how to do so. What we need is someone to help guide us through healing. This is a life-long change that will need continued support. We can find healing if we are willing to dare to find it.
Accepting New Clients: individuals and couples. Ever feel lost, stuck or disconnected, longing for things to be different but have no idea where to start? If you are frustrated and tired of trying to make change on your own, help is available. Taking the step of seeking therapy and finding the right counselor can be intimidating. I understand because I have been there myself. Thank you for visiting this page and taking time to get to know me. My name is Shannon and I enjoy working with individuals and couples longing to improve their connection to themselves and each other.
Accepting New Clients: individuals and couples. Ever feel lost, stuck or disconnected, longing for things to be different but have no idea where to start? If you are frustrated and tired of trying to make change on your own, help is available. Taking the step of seeking therapy and finding the right counselor can be intimidating. I understand because I have been there myself. Thank you for visiting this page and taking time to get to know me. My name is Shannon and I enjoy working with individuals and couples longing to improve their connection to themselves and each other.
Graham Murray is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to listen and provide a safe place for individuals to process their feelings, and attain their goals by developing coping skills. He integrates several therapy methods to offer a specialized service tailored to each individual. Graham employs empathy and support during therapy to provide a space where individuals can better know themselves, magnify their strengths, and attain their personal goals.
Graham Murray is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to listen and provide a safe place for individuals to process their feelings, and attain their goals by developing coping skills. He integrates several therapy methods to offer a specialized service tailored to each individual. Graham employs empathy and support during therapy to provide a space where individuals can better know themselves, magnify their strengths, and attain their personal goals.
As a Christian Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of counseling experience, I walk alongside individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship challenges. I help them find clarity, healing, and practical faith-based tools to navigate life’s challenges with renewed hope and confidence.
As a Christian Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of counseling experience, I walk alongside individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship challenges. I help them find clarity, healing, and practical faith-based tools to navigate life’s challenges with renewed hope and confidence.
If you're unsure whether therapy is right for you, I’d love to work with you to explore your needs and goals. Whether you're looking to understand yourself and your nervous system more intimately, build meaningful relationships, heal from past hurt, or navigate life’s changes, I’ll be here to support you as you work toward your goals. I see you as a whole, multifaceted person, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly accepted and safe to fully accept yourself. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-understanding, self-love, and a life that feels more like your own.
If you're unsure whether therapy is right for you, I’d love to work with you to explore your needs and goals. Whether you're looking to understand yourself and your nervous system more intimately, build meaningful relationships, heal from past hurt, or navigate life’s changes, I’ll be here to support you as you work toward your goals. I see you as a whole, multifaceted person, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel truly accepted and safe to fully accept yourself. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-understanding, self-love, and a life that feels more like your own.
I specialize in offering compassionate and authentic therapy, providing a safe space where you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Together, we'll rewrite the narratives that shape your world, empowering you to embrace change and achieve your goals. With a background in empowering youths to find their voice, I've worked with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families in various community and agency settings. My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based methods. Let's embark on this journey together—reach out today to start making positive changes in your life.
I specialize in offering compassionate and authentic therapy, providing a safe space where you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Together, we'll rewrite the narratives that shape your world, empowering you to embrace change and achieve your goals. With a background in empowering youths to find their voice, I've worked with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families in various community and agency settings. My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based methods. Let's embark on this journey together—reach out today to start making positive changes in your life.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with adults and couples in their journey towards healing.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with adults and couples in their journey towards healing.
Being a human is hard, and sometimes overwhelmingly hard. Things going on within, around, or to us can challenge how we experience and engage with life and ourselves. Sometimes we need helping in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to find a way to live both comfortably and authentically. Sometimes we need help finding new perspectives and understandings of ourselves, others, or the world. Sometimes we are comfortable within ourselves, but are facing difficulty in interacting with others and need assistance in uncovering friction points. No matter what it is, you’re welcome to explore it with me.
Being a human is hard, and sometimes overwhelmingly hard. Things going on within, around, or to us can challenge how we experience and engage with life and ourselves. Sometimes we need helping in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to find a way to live both comfortably and authentically. Sometimes we need help finding new perspectives and understandings of ourselves, others, or the world. Sometimes we are comfortable within ourselves, but are facing difficulty in interacting with others and need assistance in uncovering friction points. No matter what it is, you’re welcome to explore it with me.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.