Chattanooga, TN Local Support & Community Resources

Anaely (Ani) Hernandez Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who firmly believes that individuals are not meant to navigate life's challenges in isolation. Recognizing that everyone has a unique story worthy of expression, she aims to combat the silence often caused by shame, guilt, or embarrassment that can prevent one from fully embracing life. Her mission is to create a nurturing environment where clients feel safe and accepted as they embark on their healing and growth journeys. Honored to accompany clients during their most challenging times, Anaely employs a collaborative, relational, and empowering therapeutic approach. With a focus on young children, adults of all ages, and families, she integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities. Anaely possesses specialized training and experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), renowned for enhancing parent-child relationships while significantly reducing behavioral issues. Furthermore, her extensive training in trauma treatment addresses emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. As a first-generation American, Anaely leverages her experiences as a minority and bilingual professional to offer culturally sensitive therapy options, particularly within the Latino community.

Hannah Blackwell, MA, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenging journey of personal growth. She understands that change can be daunting, yet the journey of growth is fundamentally rewarding. Hannah believes that growth often takes unexpected forms, and she is enthusiastic about walking alongside her clients as they explore what growth means for them personally. With an integrative approach to therapy, she emphasizes the importance of understanding systems and attachment styles in her practice. While she acknowledges that past experiences shape who we are, Hannah firmly believes that they do not define our future. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, marital conflict, infidelity, codependency, and life transitions. Hannah received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health with a specialized focus in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University and is currently pursuing licensure in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Kelly Culpepper Towe is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who is currently pursuing licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Tennessee. With a National Certified Counselor credential, she passionately works with teens, adults, and elders, guiding individuals, couples, and families towards growth and healing through a supportive therapeutic relationship. Kelly's breadth of experience encompasses a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, career direction, affair recovery, spiritual direction, OCD, sexuality, and marital issues. She believes that true change occurs within a safe and secure environment, and her aim is to cultivate this space through healthy attachment, minimizing shame, and applying sound therapeutic practices. Understanding that each client is unique, Kelly takes pride in providing personalized care, honoring the journey towards transformation and empowerment. She often reflects on the words of Barbara Kingsolver: 'The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.'