Therapists in Ooltewah, TN

Kelcie Witt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Hello! Thanks for stopping by to check out my page. I work with couples, women, and teenagers and see a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and relational problems/wounds. As a Christian, I also enjoy working with concerns surrounding faith and spiritual development.

Lorri Merchant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be overwhelming for many of us and things can become out of balance in our lives. When this happens you may need to connect with another human being, a professional who can really listen, provide perspective and honor you in your journey. Which may include resolving difficulty in relationships, healing from trauma, stabilizing and enhancing mental health and wellbeing, strengthening a sense of identity and finding an overall sense of "wholeness", growth and peace. As a clinician my goal is to connect with the strengths already within my clients, to facilitate change and to provide expertise that is meaningful.
Not accepting new clients

Jessica Armitage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Anxiety has started to overwhelm your life. You wake up every morning with this anxious feeling in your gut that you can’t seem to shake. It feels like it's sucking all of the oxygen out of your life. You're overwhelmed, full of self-doubt, and overall, exhausted. On top of that, you strive to perfect everything you do, and when you fall short, it only feels to reinforce this idea that you’ll never be good enough. Complicate that with being a young woman who is already flooded with negative messages that seem to validate your fears, and it feels like a recipe that is headed for disaster. You know there's more to life than this.

Hillary Mossburg
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy and take a trauma-informed, family systems perspective. I have experience working with the following issues: childhood behavioral disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relational/interpersonal issues, spirituality issues, self-esteem, grief and loss, adjustment and phase of life issues. I believe that all individuals are worthy to be known and I enjoy getting to know about the uniqueness of each individual and family in a safe therapeutic environment.
Not accepting new clients

Kimberly A. Stricker, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing overwhelming circumstances, a flood of emotions, depression, anxiety, or conflict within a relationship, exploring empowering options can have a large, and lasting, life impact. Couples/partners can also work together in therapy to find more harmony in a joint solution. You may struggle with an eating disorder, or have become discouraged with multiple, and extreme efforts to manage food. I bring 20 years of experience, working in partnership with individuals and couples who are seeking relief. It is important to me to utilize evidence-based treatment methods, individualized to each person's specific needs.

Rebecca Trent Counseling M.S., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
During our lifetime, we humans go through many life transitions. Helping women, couples, children, and teens succeed through life's many demands is my focus and passion.Working with women who are experiencing a life transition is one of my primary strengths. The second area of focus within my practice is the couple's relationship. My focus with couples is working on communication, conflict resolution, relationship strengthening, and emotional attunement. The third strength of my practice lies in the counseling of children and teens. For children, sessions involve interactive play therapy techniques that address anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.

Prioritize You, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am Rachel Baker, licensed clinical social worker and cancer survivor, who is intentional about prioritizing you! Are you experiencing fear of failure, emotional eating, difficulty sleeping, gastrointestinal problems, or constant negative thoughts? These symptoms indicate that mental wellness should be an area of focus in your daily life. Our mental health can be put on the back burner, but today you can choose to refocus on that part of you!
Not accepting new clients

Michelle Shelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Your story matters. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and I feel honored to journey with my clients through the ups and downs of each of those stories. I believe that growth occurs within a safe and nurturing environment with an occasional gentle challenge. One of my passions is to walk along side individuals who have experienced trauma, helping to rediscover hope and journey towards healing and recovery. I am also passionate about helping parents with young children learn practical tools to help reduce difficult behaviors and enhance the parent-child relationship through the use of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

V. Ritchie Pruehs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
The people I love to work with are those that have tried to change so many times that they have almost given up hope. I love helping clients get to the actual root of their issues, so that they no longer desire old habits. I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, Trauma/PTSD, burnout, addiction, and marital difficulties. I enjoy pre-marital or pre-engagement counseling. My primary mode of treatment is EFT for couples and IFS for individuals. I love IFS, because it heals childhood wounds so thoroughly and deeply, and because it enables the client to do the bulk of the healing.

Jacqueline Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do." (Brene Brown) Relationships teach us what to believe about ourselves--whether we are lovable, worthy, and good--and what to believe about the world around us--whether it's safe and trustworthy. When the relationships are hurtful, it becomes unsafe to rely on others, and we begin to believe the negative stories we've been told. Asking for help is daunting and courageous, and you're here taking that step! Together, we will dive into your story so you can own the truths and put the falsehoods in their place while learning to love yourself.
Stanley Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LMSW
Verified
Verified
After our time together today, how do imagine you will be feeling? My goal for our time is that you will feel like the time was well spent, that you were heard and that whatever brought you in is less of a burden.

Francoise Mastroianni
Counselor, LCPC, Hypnoth, SEP, CCPS, CSAS
Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist.The model practiced is multidimensional, treating the addict, partner, coupleship. All three dimensions of the attachment injury are traumatized. The aftermath of discovery/disclosure induces symptoms that impact psysiological responses to the mind, body.The treatment protocol for sexual addiction induced trauma I practice is EMDR, as well as 2 day Intensives. Practicing SEP,we are able to get to wounds of how the body holds the trauma/ attachment injury, using an integrative trauma model.Emotionally Focused Therapy allows helping couples to get to their deepest needs/hurt/rejection/ and betrayal.
Waitlist for new clients

Amy C Coffey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"Strength does not reside in having never been broken, but in the courage required to grow strong in the broken places." As a therapist, I believe that it is in brokenness that one finds strength, and that it is in the darkest places that hope and healing emerge. My passion is helping individuals grow strong in the midst of their pain and brokenness. I am passionate about working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma and/or life transition issues, helping them to walk through the process of healing and recovery.

Jean M Ayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self injury, motivation, self esteem, self confidence and other mental health issues.

Naomi Boothe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!

Becca Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, CSAT
Verified
Verified
If you're here, chances are you and/or your loved one is in pain. You want solutions and someone who can help in a compassionate way no matter what your struggle is. I provide expert, professional therapy with in the context of understanding and acceptance, regardless of what behaviors you are struggling with. Using a variety of modalities, I seek to meet you where you are and help you achieve life-long change for yourself as well as in your relationships and family. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!
Not accepting new clients

Ashley Dillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have a passion for helping families and young people. Parenting in all stages of life can be difficult, which is why I seek to provide support, understanding, and tools to help enhance your family relationships. I work directly with caregivers to manage behaviors of toddlerhood. I connect well with middle schoolers who find it difficult to connect with others. I also enjoy helping teenagers find hope and healing while overcoming depression and trauma. I’m like a teacher in that you should learn something from me, like a doctor in that you should overcome symptoms, and like a firefighter in that I help keep kids safe.

Robert (Bob) E Swope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty 28 years of experience working with adults, children and families. I am a graduate of U T Chattanooga with a BS in Psychology and a MEd. in Community Counseling I also did some graduate work at Florida State and University of Houston.. I have both personal and professional experience with parenting, stepfamilies, divorce issues, adoption and reunification, and the adjustment issues which challenge families today.I am an advocate for the LGBTQ community. I am passionate about educating ,coaching and empowering my clients to make the best choices for their unique selves.
Waitlist for new clients

Leah Nowicki
Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Young adults are my passion! I've worked extensively with this population for the past twelve years as a Professional Counselor. Although I do see a broad age range, the majority of my clients are young or older adults seeking individual counseling (Unfortunately, Traverse Counseling no longer sees clients under 18 years old). Many clients see me specifically for a Christian approach, but I respect any belief system clients bring with them. You CAN find healing, and this is a safe place to start!! You can find more info at https://www.traversecounselingservices.com/ (under the counselors tab).

Edward Austin Clower
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary with a Masters in Counseling; I am accepting new clients. My hope is to come along side those who are struggling, hurting or just figuring something(s) out and to do in a safe place. I have experience working with: substance abuse, young people ages 15 and older (younger ages considered on a case by case basis), individuals and couples. I have a passion for family dynamics, communication and understanding who you are and how your history shapes your day to day life. Some of the people I have worked with describe me as being "easy to talk to, safe and perceptive".
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What type of therapist is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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