Schema Therapists in East Chattanooga, TN

We believe that everyone deserves a safe environment to process through issues. We all need someone during difficult times without being judged.

No one's life came with an instruction manual! Sooner or later we all encounter emotional problems, or engage in addictive behaviors, & experience relational problems too. I have specific experience and training in helping people navigate these kinds of issues. My clients typically experience progressive freedom and develop effective ways of coping with these issues. See the checklist below to learn about the specific struggles I can be of service to help with. I am a licensed therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee. I help people improve their relationships and overcome addictions or emotional problems. I accept most insurances & self-pay. I offer counseling in the office or through an online video platform. You can schedule an appointment to see me online or at my Knoxville office at the client portal link on my website!

Is anxiety, whether chronic or situational, hindering your ability to live a life free from fear? Do you struggle to silence or control the relentless, illogical thoughts that dominate your mind, triggering fearful responses and creating discomfort throughout your body? Maybe anxiety has disrupted your sleep, changed your eating patterns, or led to unsettling physical symptoms like heart palpitations, pain, or excessive sweating. The experience of anxiety can feel like being trapped under turbulent water. Anxiety disorders can manifest in various ways. Regardless of how it's affecting you, the positive news is that with the right anxiety treatment, strategies, and coaching, it's possible to alleviate, manage, and eventually overcome anxiety and the fear it brings. If anxiety is preventing you from doing the things you want or need to do, seeking treatment for anxiety could be crucial for your well-being, providing significant relief. Contact me for a free introductory consultation.

You're good at what you do. You're that friend or family member that people reach out to for advice. You are the one that keeps things running for everyone else. And yet, you are reaching burnout, putting up with an inner critic that constantly questions whether everything you do is enough. If you are looking to build a more sustainable relationship with your work, connect with me. I support high-achieving professionals navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and work/life balance. Many of my clients are first-generation professionals, or professionals at multilateral development orgs (e.g., the World Bank, IDB, IMF) and the government, facing career disruption. I work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic, and OCD adults exhausted from masking and ready to understand themselves without pathologizing who they are. I believe clear goals and measurable progress are a form of respect for your time and your struggle. That's why I offer structure and a goal-oriented framework through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, delivered entirely through secure video sessions. As an immigrant and first-generation professional myself, I offer a space to build genuine self-understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to advocate for yourself, in English or Spanish, wherever you are.

I have spent decades devoted to specializing in the treatment of anxiety. Worried? I am an expert at treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; the worry disorder). I'm also great at treating panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia, phobias, work stress, performance anxiety, depression and social anxiety. But you can talk to me about anything. For a sample of what I do, check me out on YouTube.

East Chattanooga covers the historically Black neighborhoods on Chattanooga's east side, communities with strong church and civic traditions that have carried decades of disinvestment and, more recently, renewal efforts. Mental health needs are shaped by economic stress, community violence exposure in some areas, and a shortage of nearby providers — with faith communities often the first line of support. Chattanooga's citywide providers and community health organizations serve the area.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	38%	Male
	6%	Gender Fluid
	6%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	58%	Online Only
	42%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

83%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	Depression
58%	Social Anxiety
58%	Trauma and PTSD
50%	Self Esteem
50%	Stress
42%	OCD

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Young Adult
58%	Senior
25%	Teen
8%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Hispanic / Latino
42%	Women
33%	Black / African American
33%	Christian
33%	Military / Veterans

Schema therapists in East Chattanooga, TN

Tammara kamei

Jamie Suarez

Joseph S. Weiss, PhD

Maria Jose Rendon

Jennifer L Abel

Schema Therapy therapists in East Chattanooga, TN Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale