Staff: Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist 

 Ellen works with children, adolescents, and families from a wide variety of backgrounds, histories, and struggles. Ellen believes that children are best served when parents are also involved in the treatment process. Ellen uses a variety of approaches to best meet the needs of clients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Collaborative Problem Solving. Ellen specializes addressing issues including childhood trauma, foster care and adoptions, crisis response for children, attachment, family conflict, and parenting skills. 

Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker TN #7987

Master of Social Work, Asbury University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY

Certifications:

Trauma Focused CBT Trained

Collaborative Problem Solving Trained

TBRI Practitioner

Clinical Experience

Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Trauma, PTSD,  Family Conflict, Foster Care/Adoption, Court Involvement or Juvenile Delinquency, Problem Sexual Behavior for Adolescents 13+ under, Attachment, Parenting, Family Stress, Relationship Conflict.

   Ellen sees clients at the Clarksville, TN site & sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

 Licensed Counselor / Therapist

Nathan has a pursued a career of inviting others into safety, healing, and growth through counseling, chaplaincy, and mentoring. He is licensed in both Illinois and Tennessee.  Nathan has experience with adolescents (age 9+), adults, couples, and families.  He specializes in cross-cultural adjustment issues, trauma/PTSD, physical & sexual abuse, healing from racial discrimination, chemical dependency and sexual addictions, young adults, first responders, helping professions, compassion fatigue, at-risk youth, partner conflict, attachment disorders, depression/bi-polar, grief & loss, life transitions, and spiritual development. 

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP -- TN #5373

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor – IL #180.012168

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) -- IL#35306 

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wheaton College Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts, Wheaton College

Certifications 

Prepare/Enrich Certified (Pre-Marital and Couples Counseling) 

Certification for School for Correctional Ministries Chaplaincy (Wheaton College) 

SPARCS Certified (Groups for adolescents w/ chronic stress)

Trained in Trauma Focused CBT 

 Nathan sees clients at the Hixon, TN and sees clients in Illinois & Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.

Licensed Counselor / Therapist

  Emily brings her experience and success with clients to our team and she is accepting new clients for telehealth.  She has experience in substance abuse addictions and sexual addictions treatment.  Emily also works with clients on a range of other topics including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.  She is licensed in Illinois and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. 

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP--TN #5008

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor -– IL #180.009813

Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health- FL #MH20338

Master of Arts, Lincoln Christian University

Bachelor of Music Education, Anderson University

Member-American Counseling Association

Member-International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals

Member-Society for the Advancement of Healthy Sex

Certified Sex Addition Therapist (IITAP)

 Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Candidate 

 Specialties

Addiction (Substance Use, Alcohol, & Sex/Pornography), Anxiety, Codependency, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Partners & Family Members of Addicts, Person Centered Therapy, PTSD, Relationship Conflict, Self Esteem, Self-harming, Spirituality

  Emily sees clients at the East Ridge, TN sites and sees clients in Illinois, Florida, & Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

Pre-Licensed Counseling Resident / Therapist   

Griffin has experience working with clients ranging in age from children to elderly, individuals and couples, He serves clients with multiple belief systems, religious backgrounds, and various cultural experiences. Griffin works from a Person-Centered perspective and caters his therapy model to each individual client and their goals, utilizing a wide range of techniques including Internal Family Systems, CBT, EFT, and trauma focused techniques.

Credentials

Masters of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS

Bachelors of Business Administration with a Minor in Religion from Mississippi State University

Certifications

Prepare Enrich Certified

Gottman Level 1 Certified

Specialties

Griffin specializes in grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and couple’s conflict. 

Griffin sees clients in Hixson & Chattanooga, Tennessee in-office and offers telehealth/video sessions throughout Tennessee.   

  Licensed Counselor (supervisee)/ Therapist  

  Rebecca works with teens (age 10+), adults, parents, families and couples who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, or who want help recovering from trauma. She also works with the unique culture & needs of Police, Fire, EMS, Rescue, Dispatchers, Medical personnel and their families. Her experience includes private practice, specialized training in crisis, residential treatment, acute care, and foster care.  Rebecca is  under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.  

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor, Temporary -- TN #5533

Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University

Bachelors of Science in Religion with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Liberty University

Clinical Experience

 Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress, Spirituality, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Parenting, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, and Secondary Trauma.  

 
 Rebecca sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

 Social Worker / Therapist 

Jordan believes in working with each client as an individual, partnering with them to identify their strengths and finding real solutions to the challenges they are facing. Jordan values truly listening and understanding each client. She believes in each individual's ability to thrive and experience freedom in mental health. She works to empower clients and bring hope and growth to their situations. Jordan is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Credentials

Licensed Master Social Worker- #NC P017408

Master of Social Work, Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY

Specialities

 Anxiety, ASD, Coping Skills, Developmental Disorders, Self-harm, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Life Adjustments. 

Jordan sees clients at the Lillington, NC site and throughout North Carolina via telehealth/ video sessions.. 

  Licensed Counselor (supervisee)/ Therapist  

Ashley strongly believes in the restorative power of being heard. She has experience

working with children (9+), teens, and adults, She also has experience serving children who have been in the foster care system. Due to her clinical rehabilitation background, Ashley brings with her the skills and training to help clients navigate the many ways a disability can impact their life. Ashley utilizes Person-Centered approach. Ashley utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and chooses her therapy techniques to suit the individual needs of each client.

Ashley is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor, Temporary #5856

Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Mercer University, Macon, GA

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Minor in Health Promotion, Kennesaw State

University, Kennesaw, GA

Certifications

Certified Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor #543693

National Certified Counselor #1370677

Specialties

anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, disability related issues, borderline personality disorder, and relational issues.

Ashley sees clients at the Chattanooga and Hixson sites and sees clients throughout

Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.

 Social Worker / Therapist 

Sarah Beth enjoys working with adults and teenagers struggling with depression and anxiety. She believes that each individual she works with has qualities that no one else can offer, and that it’s a joy to be able to observe that in counseling sessions. Each client brings a different experience, and Sarah Beth will cater her approach to work with your specific needs.

Sarah Beth has experience in areas such as depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, perfectionism, and more, with a wide variety of clients with diverse backgrounds. She also has specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. Sarah Beth is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Credentials 

Licensed Master Social Worker- TN, #12408 

 Master of Social Work, Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelor of Social Work, Univ of Tennessee, Chattanooga

 Specialties 

Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self-harm, Depression,  Grief, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict.

 
 Sarah Beth sees clients at the Chattanooga (East Ridge, TN) site and sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.  

  Licensed Counselor (supervisee)/ Therapist 

Wendy is a pre-licensed counseling resident who has a background in working with young adults, couples, families, and individuals and helping them reach their relational, spiritual, emotional and practical goals. Wendy weaves together her knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems, and draws from a fountain of theories and interventions to help you reach your goals.  Wendy is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW. 

Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate- GA #APC008367

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Education Specialist Certificate in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University

Certifications

Prepare & Enrich Certified Facilitator 

(for Pre-Marital and Married Couples)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified

Clinical Experience

Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Anger management, Traumatic Grief, Self- harm, Marital work, Family Relationships, Chronic Illness, Life-Stage Issues, CPS/DSS Involvement, & Special Needs. 

   Wendy sees clients at the East Ridge, TN site, Ringgold, GA site & sees clients throughout Tennessee & Georgia via telehealth/video sessions.   

Wendy provides therapy in English and Spanish. 

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Therapist 

 Toni Nicoletto, MSW, LCSW (IL), LISW (IA)

Toni has a passion for mental health and her goal is to help clients find peace and healing during the most-challenging times in life. Toni has a strong background in geriatric social work and experience with clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. Toni uses a collaborative strengths-based and systems-focused approach to help clients develop a path to achieving their goals. 

Credentials: 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IL #149.024480

Licensed Independent Social Worker, IA #095533

Master of Social Work, University of Iowa

Certificate in Aging, Boston University Institute of Geriatric Social Work

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Cultural Anthropology, Cornell College, Mt Vernon, Iowa

Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC

Certified Risk Coder (CRC), AAPC

Clinical Experience

 Anxiety, Depression, work stress, family conflict, life transitions, living with chronic illness, resolving trauma, spiritual growth.  

Toni is accepting new clients in Illinois and Iowa through telehealth/video sessions.  

  Pre-Licensed Counseling Intern 

Alyssa works with adults and children, coming alongside individuals and their families facing life transitions, anxiety and depression, and trauma-recovery. Alyssa also works with individuals navigating faith-related development, seeking healing from religious trauma, or wanting spiritual direction/growth. Alyssa operates primarily from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based approach, seeing elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Theory, and Expressive Arts Therapy, as important supplements to holistic healing. Alyssa is under the clinical supervision of Kim Cook, LCSW.  

Credentials
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Richmont Graduate University, Chattanooga, TN (currently enrolled)

Clinical Experience

Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD), Burn-out prevention, Self- harm, Relationship challenges, and OCD. 

 Alyssa sees clients at the Chattanooga, TN site & sees clients throughout Tennessee via telehealth/video sessions.