Counseling/Therapists in Chattanooga, TN

Journey Psychotherapy Center / Henegar Counseling Center / Roots Counseling Center

Best therapist in Chatt is Crystal Sindler!! Super sweet and open minded!!

Not a doctor or really an answer to your question, but I follow Anna Clandenning on Instagram and she has and suffers from this currently and she is a great source of positivity in this matter. I know this isn't a "solution", but maybe someone to follow or share with about it who is suffering from it. [https://www.instagram.com/annaclendening/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/annaclendening/?hl=en)

Assuming you find the right person to talk to, another thing that can make a huge improvement is eating right and proper exercise. If you have to pick from one or the other, my suggestion would be to focus on the eating vs the exercise. Good luck on your recovery.

If you are a Veteran and you are having a mental health crisis you can call the VA Mental Health Crisis Line: Dial **1-800-273-8255** and **Press 1** to talk to someone or Send a text message to **838255** to connect with a VA responder. ​ If you are a Veteran and need non emergency mental heath help in Chattanooga you can call: Chattanooga VA Clinic, Phone 423-893-6500 Location 6098 Debra Road 6200 Building, Suite 5200 Chattanooga, TN 37411-5702 Hours of Operation Facility Hours of Operation **Monday:**7:30am-4:30pm **Tuesday:**7:30am-4:30pm **Wednesday:**7:30am-4:30pm **Thursday:**7:30am-4:30pm **Friday:**7:30am-4:30pm **Saturday:**Closed **Sunday:**Closed

From our infamous Brusch: >[If you are sad right now, I want you to consider that perhaps there is nothing wrong with you. Perhaps you are seeing things the way they ought to be seen. Maybe there is just something wrong with the world right now? Instead of popping some pills in the hopes that they will put us on a perpetual even keel, maybe instead we should figure out what is wrong with our society…and fix it.](https://violentacres.com/most-people-are-depressed-for-a-very-good-reason/)

Julie Thomsen. 423-648-9290. She’s excellent. I hope you feel better soon.

Not sure what your means are, but if you're like a lot of people and maybe don't have great insurance, Cherokee Health Systems over near Eastgate has behavioral health professionals and psychiatrists on hand. They can also recommend you somewhere if you need it. I've used them up until recently and I honestly think they're great.

Whatever you do, never EVER go to Transition house. Truly awful for profit business.

Phoenix Health on Shallowford. 423-621-4144. I’ve had issues with anxiety and depression since I was 16. I’m 21 now and haven’t felt this ok in years. I’ve been to many psychs and doctors for help but they’ve been the only ones to correctly diagnose me & medicate me.

I hope you feel better. (Virtual hug)

Kimberly Mathis at Clarity Women’s Counseling https://www.google.com/search?q=kimberly+mathis+chattanooga&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#

Cassandra Simms, MD if you can find her she tends to move practices a lot.

Thank you all for the input. I'm still new to the area and this helps me narrow down where to go and where to stay away from. Today was an easier day, but I want to make sure I get help. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

6640903 for abs

6975950 for MHC

Dr Pittman is great.

Helen Ross mcnabb

Dr. Pittman is wonderful

Ken Pittman Agape Youth!!!!

We love Dr. Pittman

Try the Center for Pediatric Therapy.

Under our resources page of our website, Www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org, you will find a lot of resources for therapy. We have tried to list what insurances they take as well. Call us at the center tomorrow if you need further assistance. 423.531.6961.

No Bashing here. Yes try Agape Youth. Dr. Pittman

Dr. Pittman (Agape Youth) is the way to go!

We love Alise at https://www.facebook.com/478337552224971 Autism and Behavior Services

On the Chattanooga autism center webpage there is a list of ABA providers under the resources tab. http://www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org/regional-resources.

I don't personally know of any counselors but in the meantime please call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday

7 Cups of Tea is a great app, it lets you message people on your phone if you don't feel like talking. I highly recommend Carla Davis in Hixson. She has a lot of different specialty areas, and doesn't force religion on you.

When things start to chill out and you're ready to be around people, the Chattanooga Pendulums meet at the AIM Center downtown on Thursdays at 6:30. It's a bipolar and depression support group. You should really consider going one night. Lots of folks that can relate.

If you go to the ER they can do a psych evaluation and possibly get you into a treatment center such as Parkridge Valley (run by Parkridge Hospital). I know there may or may not be a large $$$$$ issue depending on your circumstances, but that beats the alternative of being dead. If you got some friends call em and hang out with them, that's better than being alone. Will say a prayer for ya friend.

I don't know how to help except to say that I'm sorry for whatever you're going through and you'll be in my thoughts *hugs* don't give up

If money is a concern please check out Mental Health Cooperative. They offer free or reduced cost services depending on your situation. I went there for about a year and saw both a therapist and psychiatrist for free. They helped save me then. If you can afford therapy I recommend Marnie Hemphill.

Just checking back in on you. I have a friend from high school that is a psychiatrist, Jennie Mahaffey. I would highly recommend her. Reach out and talk to anyone and everyone you can. We're here for you, too.

I saw Liz Gates for a while at the recommendation of my insurance. She’s really great and has helped me develop a more positive perspective. I saw her for general counseling but I believe she takes a variety of cases. Best of luck and good vibes to you.

Brother I know how you feel. I saw that you talked to a hotline rep and I’m extremely happy for you that you took that step. Another option is that you can text 741741 and have a text conversation with a crisis counselor if you don’t feel like talking.

Thank you for asking for help instead of going through it alone. Lost my bro at Christmas six years ago and I just wish he’d called me first! Here on PM if you need.

Lots of great comments and I'm happy you chatted with someone. I've been quite low lately and learned that taking vitamin d supplements during winter months when you may not get much sun can help. There's been studies showing a correlation between low vitamin d and depression. Seems to help me and I wanted to mention it. Definitely visit a counselor and try some outpatient (or in patient) therapy. Perspective with peers in the same boat was really beneficial when I tried suicide several years ago. Much love. Don't be impulsive. You'll look back on this time one day and be glad you stuck around.

Anyone at CMI counseling downtown. Reasonable cost, quick appointments if you just want to see whoever is available. Great in times of crisis, but to fill the holiday weekend, call hotlines. Talk to people as much as you can. Stay engaged with others. Then start with CMI Tuesday. It's under the umbrella of a Christian college but they don't have to be religious at all, and respect all beliefs.

If you didn’t call the hotline and are still looking for help call Joe Johnson mental health center, 423.634.8884

Joe Johnson is a good place to start. If money is an issue... they have a Crisis Stabilization Unit to help get you (get you back) on meds and then start a follow up plan to get therapy/meds/caseworker to help ongoing. If money isn't an issue and you have insurance.... you seem to have been given some other resources.... I'm going through a very tough time right now, but I keep trying. Keep at it; sadly, there are not a lot of aggressive therapy-related organizations who will "do it for you"... you have to continually reach out and ask for help, even though you are drained and can barely hang on, you have to keep thrashing in the water, so to speak. I hope you find your bliss... I know I hope I find mine. Take care and the new year is near.... better things again, eh wot?

http://lifelinefamilies.org/resources/therapy-tutoring-resources/ here are some to start with-listed by other families.

This link has many of the same ABA providers as Lisa's list and then a couple others. I know it's not a recommendation, but it's a list where you can see who is out there. http://www.chattanoogaautismcenter.org/aba-providers.

Jeannette Castillo with Cornerstone Behavior Solutions!

We love the Vance stafford clinic at tc Thompsons for a pcp. Susan Gain has been great in nuero for my Noah.

http://lifelinefamilies.org/resources/therapy-tutoring-resources/ this should get you started. :)

Our favorite PCP's are Dr Wiley & Dr Shumaker at Galen North in Hixson. Also much loved is Dr May (his wife, the other Dr May) at Highland Pediatrics in Hixson. Dr Delia Wessels with Allied Pediatrics on Shallowford Rd is another great doc with a strong interest in special needs. You can Facebook message Dr Wessels thru her Allied Pediatrics fb page or Nita Wall Shumaker.

I use Dr. McGhee at Heneger Counseling Center. Amazing results, for kid and me. Specializes with kids on spectrum, mine has Aspy.

423-756-2894. He is a psychologist/ counselor

Courtney Hudson Ferguson. Can u give her any recommendations?

Tennessee Behavioral Therapy.

Chattanooga Speech & Hearing Center for speech. Mary Mullins for OT.

You can find contact info and more options here. http://lifelinefamilies.org/resources/therapy-tutoring-resources/

Tennessee Behavioral Therapy.

Those that families have told us that they have had great experiences with are listed here: http://lifelinefamilies.org/resources/therapy-tutoring-resources/

You may find some resources here. http://lifelinefamilies.org/resources/therapy-tutoring-resources/

Reach out to one you find interesting [Here](http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/state/TN/Chattanooga.html) Kudos for seeking help. I see a therapist on my own (am not married) and it does wonders just to have an objective, rational point of view.

Lower-middle class standing has worked for my parents. And occasional visits to psychiatrists. > my wife doesn't trust someone who gets kick-backs for selling prescriptions So she doesn't trust MDs either? All kidding aside, don't discount a shrink because they take money from pharma companies. I know hospitals will often keep different kinds of therapists on staff, so you may want to contact Erlanger or Memorial if you're having trouble just finding someone. Good luck, and I hope it works out.

Check with the partnership for family and children services. they have several licensed counselors and psychologists on staff.

Theirs a great family/marriage therapist in Hixson names Mary K. Radpour. That's who I went to.

Dr. Kenneth Pittman!

Hi Tiger! I've sent you a message with a recommendation, and I'd be happy to tell you about more of the CAC's resources as well as other helpful resources for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the area.

Hi Tiger, come join the GCA Centre for Adult Autism |Southeast USA FB group that is part of the CAC

Dr. Walls is an amazing PCP! Very familiar with the spectrum, and spectrum community. He can definitely refer you to a doctor who can make the diagnosis (if he isn’t able to himself)

Skyuka Hall is the best!

As far as public schools, Apison Elementary has been wonderful. Very kind, patient, and willing to do anything we needed. They also have one of the highest test scores and improvement in Hamilton Co.

We use Rebecca Helm Hampton at Siskin for OT. Love her! ❤️