hello!

Thank you for stopping by my page. I know how difficult and intimidating it can be to seek out guidance.

I’d be honored to walk with you and help you in this process. Below you will find some of the areas of counseling where I work as well as my credentials and information on how to contact me, billing, etc. If you see me as someone you’d feel safe and connect with, I’d gladly embark on the journey of counseling with you.

Patrick

scheduling

I do all of my own scheduling. I have a variety of times available M, T, W, Th and F. 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 at the South Side Location. 

payment

Sessions are $125 and last 50 minutes. I accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards and health savings account cards. I don't participate in any insurance networks, but I can give you a receipt with CPT and diagnostic codes that you can file yourself and possibly get a rebate back - based on your insurance plan.

intake documents

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 and sign (electronically at the office)
  • Read (only) #5​
  • Fill out and email #6 to me - or fill out at the office - if you need to give me permission to speak with another party or provider.​

counseling for individuals, couples and families...

  • Life questions and transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Infidelity recovery
  • Christian Counseling
  • Spiritual Identity Questions and Formation
  • Depression
  • Unwanted Sexual Behaviors
  • Trauma Recovery and Processing
  • Addiction
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Living with Heart- A Group for Men

“To love at all is to be vulnerable.”

C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves.

credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #1767

education

  • M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Lee University, 2020
  • B.A., Psychology, University of Mississippi, 2018

memberships

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

certifications

  • Prepare/ENRICH Facilitator

a little more about me...

I'm a Chattanooga native, and I'm honored to be back serving the local area as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in couple's therapy and individual therapy for men ages 15-35. On any given day you could find me helping a young man processing life's struggles, a couple seeking healing from constant arguments, or a family needing deeper connection through new experiences of one another. Whatever the situation, I love coming alongside others to journey with them towards wholeheartedness.

​I have training in Attachment-based Family/Couples Therapy as well as specific training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I also empower parents with skills from Gottman's Emotion Coaching.

As a committed Christian therapist, I've learned we are all designed for two main purposes: to be fully known and loved. In therapy, this belief is my guiding light for treatment that is informed by my faith in Jesus and training. It is my goal to work collaboratively with clients towards restoration of self and wholeness in relationship.