Compassionate counseling for children and adults in
Tennessee

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Welcome!

Are you a parent of a child who is struggling emotionally or behaviorally?
Are you a first-time mom trying to figure out which way is up?
Do you want to set better boundaries?
Develop better coping skills?
Change negative patterns?

I am so glad you are here!

Hi, I’m Rachel! I am a counselor, public speaker, mom of 2, avid reader, pet parent, outdoor enthusiast, amateur baker, and traveler. My passion is working with parents of young children and school-aged kiddos. I believe every person is unique and that the best way to help is by building a relationship built on trust, respect, acceptance, and empathy. I strive to facilitate personal growth.

My ideal client

I work with children who are struggling with attention, focus, executive function, and anxiety to develop skills to improve their overall well-being so that they can thrive.

I empower first-time moms to navigate PPD/PPA and adjustment challenges so that they can adapt to the life shift of motherhood and learn to thrive in their new role.

I work with parents of young children who want support in dealing with their child’s big emotions and unexpected behavior challenges.

  • Individual Counseling

    My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, respect, and a belief in your inherent strengths and resilience. I provide a space where we can slow down and connect so that can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Whether you're struggling with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, or any other life challenge, I am here to support you every step of the way. I value collaboration, choice, and compassion, and use those to guide therapeutic intervention.

    I work with children, teens, and adults, specifically women. I specialize in supporting those with ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting.

  • Group Therapy

    COMING SOON!

    Radiant Expectations

    Calling all expectant mothers, and those navigating the beautiful journey of pregnancy! Join us in a warm and supportive space where your emotions are understood your hopes are celebrated and your challenges are met with empathy. Our sessions will be an enriching blend of heartfelt discussions, empowering stories, and invaluable coping strategies. You’ll have the opportunity to connect, learn, and build resilience as you navigate the unique challenges that pregnancy can bring. You can expect a ✨ judgment-free zone ✨community of fellow mothers-to-be ✨tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions that arise during this time.

  • Public Speaking

    I offer professional development sessions and parent sessions in person in Chattanooga. Past topics have included: Behavior Management Strategies for Young Learners, Google for Education for School Counselors, and Integrating Social Emotional Learning into the Classroom.

  • The Seeing My Time® Program

    I am trained and certified to lead The Seeing My Time® program, a brain-based curriculum designed for students aged 5th grade through adulthood. This is a time-management, planning, and organization program designed for individuals with executive function challenges, who miss deadlines, are chronically late, struggle to meet others' expectations, feel stressed and overwhelmed.

    About this course:
    10 Private one-on-one sessions with one of our instructors, taking your family through the Seeing My Time® workbook
    Sessions are 50 minutes long and held via Zoom or in-person
    Sessions must be scheduled within a 5-month period

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FAQs

  • Sometimes you need help zooming out to gain perspective on a problem. If you are a parent, you might need another set of eyes and ears to help get to the root of an issue. It's also beneficial for personal growth, improving relationships, enhancing coping skills, and managing life challenges.

  • I love working with parents of young children and kids 6+! People seek therapy for various reasons, including managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and personal development. Therapy provides a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to develop coping skills. Think we might be a good fit? Let's chat!

  • This session is a chance for us to get to know each other. Ask lots of questions! This session is a chance for you to determine if we will be a good fit. I also like to begin with the end in mind! What are your goals for therapy?

  • No, I do not but I use Mentaya which helps you use your "out-of-network" benefits to get insurance to cover part of the cost of therapy.

  • I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have a master’s in counselor education and 7 years of experience in school counseling. I am not fully licensed in the state of Tennessee yet but I am in the process of gaining the clinical hours to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have additional training in executive function coaching, PC-CARE (in progress), and Perinatal Mental Health (in progress).