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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 1,127 licensed providers offer flexible sessions covered by insurance, with the average client saving 75% through our platform.

Paul Bailey

Paul Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with clients by identifying irrational thoughts and developing rational thoughts to decrease automatic negative thinking.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stanley Click

Stanley Click

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that it is important to challenge as well as confront thinking errors that keep one from growing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emily Burgess

Emily Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


If you understand why you feel the way you do but still can’t seem to change the patterns keeping you stuck, therapy can go deeper than simply talking about what’s wrong.

Hi, I’m Emily Burgess, LCSW, PMH-C, CMNCS, owner of Conduit Counseling Collective. I work with clients who may look like they’re functioning well on the outside but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted from holding everything together.

My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and whole-person focused. We’ll make space to understand your story and where your patterns came from—but we won’t stop there. I believe insight is most helpful when it leads to meaningful change in everyday life.

My work integrates evidence-based therapy with parts work, somatic approaches, nervous system regulation, and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing. When appropriate, we may explore how sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, relationships, and daily rhythms are impacting the way you feel. Mental health doesn’t exist separately from the rest of your body or your life.

I’ve worked in mental health since 2013 and have specialized experience in anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and perinatal mental health.

Therapy with me is supportive, but it’s also active. I’ll bring curiosity, compassion, perspective, accountability—and probably some humor. You don’t need to have the right words or show up with everything figured out.

My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build trust in yourself, and turn insight into change that actually carries into your life.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jordan Mike

Dr. Jordan Mike

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy should be a supportive, affirming space where you can show up as your full, authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jordan Osher

Jordan Osher

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My social work practice is rooted in person centered, solution-focused treatment that highlights the strengths and resiliency of the individuals I serve.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Nancy Truett

Nancy Truett

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide compassionate care that is humanistic first, with an added trauma-informed approach to treating a variety of mental health disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Desarei Hoss

Desarei Hoss

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I take an affirming, collaborative approach to foster a healthy therapeutic relationship based on trust and security.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keisha Shervington

Keisha Shervington

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My biggest strength includes upholding the therapeutic relationship by showing respect, empathy, and non-judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Traynham Feragen

Amy Traynham Feragen

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Katherine Peatross

Katherine Peatross

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years. I enjoy talking with people of all ages and am conformable working on most issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Infertility, Physical health issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Debra Main

Debra Main

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Crossville, TN


“I have an eclectic client-centered approach to therapy. With a Biblical world view, specializing in stress and trauma care, I provide a safe place for clients to pursue their goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Charles Cobble

Charles Cobble

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I am licensed clinical social worker offering therapy services that are tailored to the individual needs of each client. I am a proud Army Veteran, who served as a mental health provider to over 1500 soldiers in Kuwait. I have worked extensively in the Veteran and LGBTQ+ community.

I am passionate about improving mental health. My approach to therapy is both caring and compassionate, focused on helping clients identify and address their personal goals.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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
Karen Roy

Karen Roy

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“I bring a grounded, compassionate presence to therapy, creating a safe space for clients to process trauma, grief, and complex life transitions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Burke

Carrie Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to create an encouraging environment where children and parents feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for lasting growth and connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Elmquist

Ashley Elmquist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“Ashley works with clients looking to find healing by stopping cycles of toxic stress related to trauma or core issues developed in childhood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Buyes

Amy Buyes

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I utilize a person-centered approach with a mix of different evidence-based practices, such as CBT, DBT, MI, and Solution Focused therapy.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maddy E

Maddy E

Therapist

Virtual • Mt. Juliet, TN


“I strive to create an environment that facilitates comfortability, unconditional positive regard, empathy, authenticity, honesty, and laughter.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cecilia Oaks

Cecilia Oaks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Franklin, TN


“I like to let the client lead the session, let them hold onto control within the session, and offer a space for comfort and ease of processing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darla Nave

Darla Nave

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can process your thoughts and begin to heal. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back and build healthy tools to move forward.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Baird

Jill Baird

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“For the past 16 years, I've had the privilege of working with women navigating anxiety, depression, past trauma, and difficult life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ian Lincoln

Ian Lincoln

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jaime Lamanna

Jaime Lamanna

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am solution focused and believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of creating lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Lytle

Sara Lytle

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to help my clients find meaning and hope amidst suffering; experience greater awareness and psychological flexibility; and live in alignment with their deepest values.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Latonia Lewis

Dr. Latonia Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, better understand what may be contributing to the challenges you're facing, and develop practical tools to help you move forward.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marina Hoyt

Marina Hoyt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gallatin, TN


“My personal experience overcoming chronic mental suffering compelled me to enter the field of psychiatry.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shalanda Rose-Snearley

Shalanda Rose-Snearley

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy includes CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus therapy, Task-centered therapy, Grief Counseling and Christian Counseling.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sophia Ziegler

Sophia Ziegler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi everyone, Welcome! I have 10 years of experience of working with a wide array of clients. My area of concentration is couples and family therapy. But I have worked a lot with individual clients too. I am only able to offer telehealth video sessions.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Paige Berger

Paige Berger

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi, I’m Paige! I’ve been a therapist for almost 10 years now and it’s my greatest passion. I have my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work as well as two licenses to practice, the highest licensure being my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have extensive experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism, and ADHD. I welcome you to come partner with me!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roy Woods

Roy Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


In 1986, my journey in the field of human services began, fueled by a lifelong passion for helping others. Majoring in the Human Services concentration at high school laid the groundwork for my unwavering commitment to this mission.

Upon earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's in Science with a counseling specialty, my formal training commenced in 2002. Over the years, I've gained extensive experience and expertise, working in diverse settings. Anxiety, stress, worry, uncertainty, addictions and fear don't have to define your life. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families identify the beliefs, thought patterns, and automatic behaviors that keep them feeling stuck.

Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Dr. Simonpeter Emokpaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“He empowers his clients with the tools to be in control, advocate for themselves and make well-informed treatment decisions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Tiffany Lester

Tiffany Lester

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm EMDR-trained, which is one of the most effective approaches we have for trauma and PTSD, and I also draw on CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, and motivational interviewing to help you build skills you'll actually use.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hamill

Stephanie Hamill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I will meet you where you are, help you understand what's keeping you stuck, and work with you toward real, lasting change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Barbara Powell

Barbara Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in uncovering positives within life's difficulties and helping clients reframe unhelpful perceptions that may be preventing them from living fully.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Glenn Covert

Glenn Covert

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 24 years of counseling experience, I help individuals and couples move beyond just talking about problems to actually finding solutions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is meeting patients where they are to work on those goals that are important to you while challenging you to achieve all you can to be your best self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Chattanooga, TN

Number of therapists serving Chattanooga, TN
There are over 1,126 therapists in Chattanooga, TN accepting new patients.
1,126+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 82%Trauma
  • 80%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 52%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 82%Online only
  • 18%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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.