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Hello there!

I'm ready to join you right where you find yourself and come alongside.  All of my clients will get the opportunity to receive the additional benefit of my direct supervision under Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC-MHSP.  We will be working together to deliver an incredible counseling experience for you.  See more about my approach at the bottom of this page. ​
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credentials

  • Pre-licensed Counselor
  • ​National Certified Counselor (NCC)

education

  • M.A., Professional Counseling - Richmont Graduate University
  • ​B.S., Elementary Education, William Carey University

"Safety isn't the absence of threat, but the presence of connection."

-Gabor Mate 

Counseling for individuals

Top Specialties
  • Cross-Cultural Care
  • TCKs and International Students
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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Expertise
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD

“OUR STORIES MATTER BECAUSE WE MATTER. AND THE TELLING OF THEM—WHEN MET WITH KINDNESS—CAN BE PART OF WHAT HEALS US.”
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— DAN ALLENDER

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 have a further discounted rate of $35 for college students, as well as a limited amount of discounted sessions at $60.  You may inquire about a discounted rate if you have need.  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.  

“UNCERTAINTY IS NOT THE ENEMY. IT’S THE SPACE WHERE TRUST AND COURAGE ARE BORN.”
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— JON HERSHFIELD

a little more about me...

      Life can feel disorienting when the things that once grounded you begin to feel complicated. Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship wounds, or questions of faith, identity, and belonging. Maybe you’re moving through a major life transition or trying to find your place between cultures. You don’t have to carry these experiences alone. I offer a relational space for healing where your story is met with curiosity, compassion, and care as we move together toward greater understanding and growth.

My work is grounded in relational and psychodynamic perspectives, with thoughtful integration of evidence-based approaches including DBT and ERP. Having lived internationally in Arab countries and developed conversational Arabic skills, I bring a particular appreciation for supporting TCKs, international students, and those navigating cultural transitions. 
Beginning therapy is a meaningful step, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe healing begins through a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, understood, and supported. If you’re ready to explore your story with curiosity and compassion, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
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Elbow Tree Christian Counseling, LLC in Chattanooga, TN is independently owned and operated.