Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chattanooga, TN
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Karen Hartfield, MA, LMHC, Fearless Heart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sandplay Therapist with STA
Sandplay therapy can actually be a very beneficial supplement to working with trauma. Processing trauma in a safe, protected place allows a person to feel the pain of their feelings in a deep way so that these feelings can then be released. Having a new relationship with past traumatic events is one of the main goals of working with trauma.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Glyndora Condon LPC of Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters, Marriage and Family Therapy; Licensed Professional Counseling
We work with all types of trauma and PTSD issues and clients. Now working with the military and first respondents. As one versed in trauma and with PTSD due to my own history of trauma and crisis; I can relate.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chattanooga, TN
Online in Chattanooga, TN
PTSD/Trauma
Tammara kamei
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC-MHSP
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, behaviors, and feelings of safety long after an event has ended. Our practice provides compassionate, trauma-informed trauma counseling and PTSD therapy for individuals who have experienced abuse, violence, sexual trauma, relationship trauma, childhood trauma, traumatic loss, or other distressing life experiences.
Symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may include intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, anxiety, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, irritability, difficulty trusting others, sleep problems, relationship difficulties, or feeling constantly on guard.
Our clinicians help clients understand trauma responses, identify triggers, develop healthier coping and emotional regulation skills, strengthen feelings of safety, and process difficult experiences at an appropriate pace. Our approach to trauma therapy and PTSD counseling recognizes that each client's experiences and recovery needs are unique.
Whether you are struggling with recent trauma or experiences that occurred many years ago, our goal is to provide a supportive therapeutic environment where you can work toward healing, greater emotional stability, healthier relationships, and an improved quality of life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma or are dealing with PTSD. My approach includes trauma-informed therapies like CPT, PE, somatic experiencing, and other techniques designed to help clients process and heal from their traumatic experiences. I work with clients to address symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance, and to help them regain a sense of safety, control, and empowerment. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can work through their trauma at their own pace, build resilience, and ultimately move toward healing and recovery. Referrals to EMDR or medication management are offered when appropriate.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN
PTSD/Trauma
Juliana Sloane
Hypnotherapist, CHT
Hypnotherapy for trauma can be an incredible tool for healing. Whether you're grappling with the long term effects of childhood or developmental trauma, or trying to find relief after a more recent event, hypnosis offers a proven path for freedom and relief. A life with fewer triggers and more ease is possible. One of my clients recently shared with me:
"Just a couple years ago, there were so many moments with my trauma responses where I felt like “This is never going to change.” And it has completely changed. My nervous system is completely different."
It may not have been a magic bullet that fixed her in one session, but over time, as we worked on the triggers, the reactions, and the patterns locked away in the body and mind, it became more and more possible to change behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and so much more. Not only that, but we managed to have fun along the way- embracing hope, strength, joy, and laughter - all while healing trauma. This is my goal for every client I work with - to feel more free, more themselves, more able to live the life they really choose.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN (Online Only)
Chattanooga has undergone a remarkable urban transformation over the past two decades — from a polluted post-industrial city to a nationally recognized model of revitalization anchored by the Tennessee Aquarium, a thriving outdoor economy, and a world-class broadband infrastructure — and its therapy community reflects a city coming into its own, with growing demand from young professionals, creatives, and outdoor enthusiasts relocating from other metros. The city has significant African American communities in Alton Park, East Chattanooga, and other historically Black neighborhoods, and therapists offering culturally affirming care and racial identity work are an important part of the local landscape. CHI Memorial Hospital and Erlanger Health System provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Chattanooga's outdoor recreation culture — anchored by Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee River Gorge, and proximity to Appalachian trails — shapes a therapy community with distinct interest in the intersection of nature, physical health, and mental well-being.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chattanooga, TN Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chattanooga, TN average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |