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Top therapists in Chattanooga, TN accepting new patients

Get connected with warm, affirming mental health providers throughout Chattanooga—from the vibrant neighborhoods of Hixson to St. Elmo to Southside. Headway's 1,135 licensed providers offer flexible sessions covered by insurance, with the average client saving 75% through our platform.

Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green

Therapist

Virtual • Bristol, TN


“I believe that no one is beyond repair or without hope, and with support and re-connection to what matters most we can hold tight to a vision of wholeness and wellbeing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Leeth

Natasha Leeth

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I work collaboratively with clients to identify and examine the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Taryn Peterson

Taryn Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mt. Juliet, TN


“As a breast cancer survivor, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, offering compassion and resilience to clients facing significant life challenges.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Janice Davidson

Janice Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should feel both supportive and useful, so I work with you to develop practical tools and strategies you can apply in your everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aaron Petrie

Aaron Petrie

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I specialize in working with high performers (athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals) who are used to pushing hard and striving for excellence.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Danielle Whitehurst

Dr. Danielle Whitehurst

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am available to care for individuals who require non-standard and flexible appointment hours including evenings; and, with a focus on working adults/professionals, students, elderly, those with challenges due to their illness, and so forth. I am also open to taking on patients who need continuity of care after discharge from inpatient care. I am capable of providing on the spot medication management including deprescribing/tapers, addressing interactions, taking over from primary care provider for more advance regiment, etc ...

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lea Hunter

Lea Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I work with people who feel stuck and are ready for change. Whether you’re facing stress, relationship issues, past hurts, or life transitions, I’m here to help you navigate what feels overwhelming. I’ve provided counseling to adults, youth, and couples in both community mental health and private practice. I’m licensed in Georgia and Florida and bring over 20 years of experience to our work together.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Edwards

Amy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Together, we'll look at how your current thoughts and habits might be holding you back, and then build a practical, step-by-step game plan to help you reach the specific goals you care about most.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deja James

Deja James

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, empowered, and able to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Liz Beasley

Liz Beasley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based. I believe each individual already has resilience and insight within them...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaQuandra McGhee

LaQuandra McGhee

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“I provide a space where you don't have to sugarcoat anything—you can show up as you are and talk through what's really going on.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Upton

Mark Upton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that most concerns can be turned into successes, if all parties are willing to put in the work to make the changes happen.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda Walters

Dr. Linda Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, I am here to provide insight and awareness to most mental health issues and concerns with cultural competency...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toyin Ogunniyi

Toyin Ogunniyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe meaningful healing occurs when treatment is personalized and grounded in a strong therapeutic partnership.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Felicia N. Holman-Reid

Felicia N. Holman-Reid

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I consider myself as a guide in a client's journey of learning about themself more, having improved interactions with others, and having a better grasp on life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Blackburn

Joshua Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual • Bristol, TN


“I'm direct, curious, compassionate, and pretty good at noticing the thing underneath the thing and putting words to what's been difficult to name.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sadie Miller-Daley

Sadie Miller-Daley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have extensive training in EMDR and weave in other interventions as needed. I believe strongly in the mind body connection & power of our subconscious mind.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I tend to work well with people whose lives or mental health do not fit neatly into one box. Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, substance use, relationship stress, or family conflict, and they often understand the pattern but still feel stuck in it. If you feel overwhelmed, reactive, burned out, or frustrated that insight alone has not created change, I want therapy to be a place where you can slow down, feel understood, and start making sense of what is happening beneath the surface.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Rusk

Angela Rusk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“I work with my clients to create a safe space for change, and to find the solutions that work for them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisa Horn

Alisa Horn

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a rehabilitation counselor, I offer specialized support for individuals navigating visible/invisible disabilities, chronic illness, and autoimmune disorders, helping clients adapt while honoring lived experience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Stivers

Elizabeth Stivers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“I feel privileged each time a client or family walks in to my practice... I cherish each opportunity you offer me to walk beside you on your journey toward healing.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Tindell

Ashley Tindell

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Through audio/visual therapy sessions, I can provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express yourself and learn skills to feel better about daily life stressors and intense emotions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
John Nichols

John Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“I often see my role as an interpreter—helping you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface and recognize patterns that can be difficult to see from inside them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melisse Prusinski

Melisse Prusinski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, TN


I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Certified Hypnotherapist based in Madison, TN, with 16 years in practice. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and am a certified hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. I'm also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, so I train and supervise other clinicians in addition to seeing clients myself.

I work with adults and families around addiction, trauma and PTSD, and impulse control disorders, along with anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, OCD, relationship issues, and compulsive or disruptive patterns. Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Sytems are my favorite modalities.

I offer both in-person sessions (at Watershed Wellness Cooperative in Madison) and telehealth, with daytime, evening, and weekend availability.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Laila Ashkazari

Laila Ashkazari

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Amir Ali Hussaini

Dr. Amir Ali Hussaini

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I support adults and teens with things like anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, and mood challenges by providing thoughtful, personalized care that focuses on your goals and lived experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
MichelleMarie Drake

MichelleMarie Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Cookeville, TN


“My role is not to direct or fix, but to walk alongside you—offering empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
LaNee DeJohnette

LaNee DeJohnette

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My passion lies in guiding clients toward becoming their best selves through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy, trauma processing, mindfulness-based...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Mt. Juliet, TN


“My style is warm, supportive and down-to-earth. I want my clients to feel comfortable, so I focus on creating a safe, non judge mental space where they can share openly.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Porshure Green Richardson

Porshure Green Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients can expect a laid back approach to letting their guard down slowly to get acquainted with the idea of healing.”
Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jamil Matthews

Jamil Matthews

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“Vey solution focused. I am open to working through trauma and the challenges in the past however I do it with care to ensure that there are some active solutions in place to move things forward.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Adam Naylor

Adam Naylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“You are a person with a story, not a clinical project. I come to you from the perspective that you have immense value and purpose and that you are made for relational connection.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amber Lowe

Amber Lowe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental space where real change can begin, using a compassionate and direct approach tailored to your unique needs.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Becki Livingston

Becki Livingston

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I see my role as a companion on that healing path, so that you no longer have to navigate that alone.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Turner

Patricia Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Johnson City, TN


“My style is compassionate, straightforward, and nonjudgmental. We'll start where you are and work together toward meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Mary Anne Byrnes

Mary Anne Byrnes

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I hope to create an environment for you that truly feels like YOUR space, where you can truly be seen, heard, and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Almonord

Christine Almonord

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is not simply to help you get through what you're experiencing, but to help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, develop practical tools, and feel empowered to create meaningful change in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


This is a no Judgement Zone!! There are no silly, stupid, dumb, crazy, or ignorant questions. We talk about anything you want and nothing you do not wish to.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Josh Cochran

Josh Cochran

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients describe me as calm, relatable, and easy to talk to — someone who listens without judgment and helps you make sense of what's going on in your world.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Connie Murphy

Connie Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in the power of compassionate curiosity, and I create a safe, affirming space where we can explore your experiences, patterns, and relationships.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Chattanooga, TN

Number of therapists serving Chattanooga, TN
There are over 1,105 therapists in Chattanooga, TN accepting new patients.
1,105+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
  • 80%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Ascension
  • 53%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 79%Online only
  • 21%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Chattanooga

Searching for therapists in Chattanooga starts with understanding what kind of support fits your needs. You may be looking for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare Chattanooga therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to work on. Some therapists use specific methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, while others focus on areas like couples therapy, family counseling, or faith-informed care.

Chattanooga has a range of counseling options across neighborhoods like Hixson, St. Elmo, Southside, and nearby communities. Your best fit may depend on more than specialty. Consider appointment times, whether a therapist offers in-person or virtual sessions, and whether they are accepting new clients. Virtual therapy can also expand your options if local office availability or commute time limits your search. Before booking, read therapist profiles closely to understand how each person describes their style, session structure, and experience with concerns like marriage counseling, stress, or identity-related support.

Therapy in Chattanooga can be a significant expense without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who take insurance, view availability, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. You can compare Chattanooga counselors by specialty, appointment format, and fit, then book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.