Hello!

No matter where you find yourself today, you are welcome here, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. I look forward to creating a safe space for you.  Keep reading — and you will find helpful information on how to get started and what situations I enjoy working with. If what you are dealing with is not on the list, please reach out, and we can connect and see if I would be a good fit for you.


Jonathan
Maybe there have been some check engine lights to your soul on for quite some time—things like reactivity, numbing behaviors, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, disconnection, confusion, and the like — we can begin the work of looking under the hood together. In a world of distractions, it can be difficult to pause and ask questions like, "Where have I been, where am I now, and where am I going?" Through our work, you will zoom out to gain a better understanding of yourself that can lead to deep healing. I want you to feel hopeful again that things can change, and I would be honored to sit with you and hear your story. I aim to create a resting place where you can take a breath, get out of the trenches, and slow down. 

The fact that you are seeking help is a brave and powerful step. In a culture that praises autonomy and a go-it-alone attitude, I believe true strength comes from asking for help. My role is to be a mountain guide of your interior world, joining you as we traverse your inner life together. In a fast-paced world, we will slow down and begin to pay attention to what's within, so you can flourish. This is your place to pursue wholeheartedness. ​ 

Eduation, credentials & Certifications

  • M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Richmont Graduate University
  • B.S., Exercise Science - UT-Chattanooga ​​
  • Candidate for licensure in TN 
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • PREPARE/Enrich Certified

“SO take seriously the story that god has given you to live. it's time to read your own life, because your story is the one that could set us all ablaze.”

-Dan B. ALlendar

individuals

  • Young Adults in their 20's and 30's
  • Christian ministry leaders​
  • Spiritual formation 
  • Unwanted Sexual Behavior
  • Grief
  • Trauma Processing 
  • Boundaries
  • Developing Healthy Habits
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Addictions

couples

  • Pre-engagment
  • Pre-marital
  • Marital

Families

  • Learning to communicate in a way that works
  • Navigating major life transitions

scheduling

I do all of my own scheduling. I have a variety of times available throughout the week. The quickest and easiest way get an appointment with me is to schedule online. You'll be able to see my available slots and grab one for yourself, as well as leave me personal note if you wish. If the online scheduler is giving you trouble, or if you think there is something we need to discuss before you schedule, feel free to text, call or email.  My office is located in the Southern Saddlery Building at 3069 Broad St. 

payment

Sessions are $110 and last 50 minutes. I accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards and health savings account cards. I do not participate in any insurance networks and as a pre-licensed professional I am not yet able to offer diagnostic receipts for reimbursement.

Intake forms

Take a look at the 6 documents below. (#3 and #5 are long, complex documents required by the Federal Government. I'll put them into laymen's terms for you at the office.  You've likely seen similar documents from other healthcare providers.)   
  • ​Fill out #1 and email to me - or complete at the office.
  • Read #2, #3, and #4 ahead of time (sign electronically at the office - no need to print these out)
  • If you need me to speak with a 3rd party - fill out and email #6 to me - or fill out at the office.

a little more about me...

I enjoy working with young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating things like dating, marriage, life direction, processing emotional wounds, money, finding greater balance in life, burnout, discovering a vocation and career, and cultivating a flourishing spiritual and emotional life. If you are struggling in this difficult season of life where there is so much happening, please reach out. You can find other areas of interest that I have above, but I also work with a wide range of concerns and interests, so feel free to reach out if you want to work on something not listed, and I will likely still be able to help. 
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For the past 12 years I have worked and still do some work as a health coach, so if you are interested in working to build healthier habits into your life, or if anything health-related comes up during our therapeutic work, I can help with that too.  

2500 years ago, Socrates said that an unexamined life is not worth living. Together, we can uncover the treasure trove that is your story to examine your life together and create a healing context for your heart. 

So you learned about my therapeutic work, but it seems to miss the mark on the essence of myself as a person. I love fly fishing, traveling, hiking with my family, and reading. I am from Franklin, Tennessee and reside in Chattanooga with my wife, Allie (you can also find her on the Elbow Tree staff page), and my son Clay.