Women's Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee TN
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Women's Issues
Dr. Megan Marks
Psychologist, PhD
You’ve spent years showing up, taking care of others, and getting things done—even when it meant setting your own needs aside. But lately, something feels off. Maybe you’re feeling more irritable, foggy, anxious, or exhausted than usual. Your body and mind are shifting, and the strategies that once helped no longer seem to work. Whether you're navigating identity changes, caregiving fatigue, high-functioning burnout, or the often-disorienting symptoms of perimenopause, you deserve support that sees the full picture.
I work with women, femmes, and gender-expansive adults who are carrying a lot—from caretaking and career demands to invisible labor and internalized expectations. Many of my clients are high-achieving, thoughtful, and deeply capable—and still find themselves feeling burned out, anxious, over-functioning, and disconnected from themselves. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
In therapy, we’ll explore the complex emotional landscape of midlife—where physical, emotional, and existential shifts converge. This may include hormonal changes, mood swings, grief, rage, shifting roles, and the pressure to “age gracefully” in a culture that minimizes your pain. These experiences are often compounded by neurodivergence, trauma, or societal pressures around gender, body, and productivity.
This is a space to make sense of what you’re experiencing—not as a personal failing, but as a signal that something deeper needs tending. Here, you have permission to be messy, complex, and real. Together, we’ll examine how early relational dynamics, internalized expectations, overlooked neurodivergence, and systemic messages about womanhood shape how you show up for others—and for yourself. We’ll get clear on what’s shifting, what still matters, and what needs to change so you can show up more fully for you.
With over 15 years of experience, I help clients move from self-doubt and depletion toward clarity, compassion, and a renewed sense of agency. Whether you’re unlearning old patterns, adjusting to hormonal shifts, or simply craving a space to rest and be real, I’m here. We’ll also work toward a version of self-care that isn’t performative—but deeply nourishing and sustainable.
21 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
Women's Issues
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Many women struggle with trying to be all things to all people. Maintaining a career, raising children, and caring for elderly parents can often be issues that they face. Setting boundaries and self-care are some of the interventions that are explored in counseling.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with women who are carrying a lot in their inner and relational lives, often alongside demanding careers. Many are navigating dating, long‑term partnerships, or separation; complex family dynamics; and the expectations placed on them at work and at home. You may be trying to sort out what you want in relationships, noticing patterns you don’t want to keep repeating, or feeling the strain of ongoing stress and conflict. Some women I work with are also living with ADHD and want support in how it affects their daily life, work, and relationships. I also see a smaller number of women who are parenting and facing similar questions in the context of family life.
In our work together, we make room for your experience, not just your responsibilities. We look at how expectations, gendered roles, stress, and relationship dynamics are affecting your mood, body, and sense of self, and we explore ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more sustainable and truthful for you. This is a confidential space where you do not have to hold it all together, and where your needs and limits are allowed to matter.
26 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
Women's Issues
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in supporting women through various challenges they face in different stages of life. Whether it's dealing with life transitions, pregnancy/postpartum, managing stress, improving self-esteem, addressing relationship dynamics, or navigating societal pressures, my goal is to empower women to understand and embrace their unique experiences. I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT and mindfulness to help women build resilience, address emotional struggles, and develop healthier coping strategies. I create a compassionate, safe space where women can explore their feelings, build confidence, and work toward achieving personal growth and well-being.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee
Women's Issues
Dr. Sheryl Ferguson
Psychologist, (Psy.D.)
I can help with women's issues. During our collaborative experience together, I will provide an empathic and caring space to help you move through your struggles, so you can live your best life. Together we will find ways towards a path of feeling better, leaning new coping skills to reconnect with your internal self.
23 Years Experience
Online in Chattanooga, TN Tennessee (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 North 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 wellbeing.
Women's Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Chattanooga, Tennessee average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 84% |
Female |
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| 10% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |