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Best Family Therapists in Chattanooga, TN (2026)

25 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chattanooga: Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Time Wellness Tennessee, 101 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Chattanooga family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 25 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Chattanooga at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 family therapists in Chattanooga at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services725.0★ (13)ChattanoogaSat · EveningsOverall
2Grounded Counseling704.2★ (19)ChattanoogaEvenings—
3Time Wellness Tennessee684.5★ (101)ChattanoogaSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Chattanooga644.4★ (75)ChattanoogaSat · Sun · Evenings—
5The Transformation Center593.8★ (55)ChattanoogaSat—
6Tovli Mental Health594.6★ (17)ChattanoogaSat—
7GBH595.0★ (3)Chattanooga——
8River City Counseling PC583.6★ (75)ChattanoogaSat—
9Family Systems Therapy- Jean B Blackburn, APRN583.7★ (3)Chattanooga——
10Working Through Therapy, LLC583.8★ (4)Chattanooga——

The 25 best family therapists in Chattanooga, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  2. #2 Grounded Counseling

    Based in Chattanooga

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    407 Fairpoint St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Grounded Counseling(423) 648-5862

  5. #5 The Transformation Center

    Based in Chattanooga

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.8★ from 55 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7209 Hamilton Acres Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for The Transformation Center(423) 499-9335

  6. #6 Tovli Mental Health

    Based in Chattanooga

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6918 Shallowford Rd #201, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Tovli Mental Health(423) 460-8976

  7. #7 GBH

    Based in Chattanooga

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for GBH

  8. #8 River City Counseling PC

    Based in Chattanooga

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.6★ from 75 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5819 Winding Ln #133, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for River City Counseling PC(423) 933-2575

  14. #14 Iris Wellness Group

    Based in Chattanooga

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 Mountain Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Iris Wellness Group(423) 380-1766

  15. #15 Scout Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    651 E 4th St Ste 602, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    View profile for Scout Counseling, PLLC(423) 641-8308

  17. #17 Evergreen Therapy

    Based in Chattanooga

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    748 Overbridge Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Evergreen Therapy

  21. #21 Chattanooga DBT, LLC

    Based in Chattanooga

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5726 Marlin Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411
    View profile for Chattanooga DBT, LLC(423) 212-3296

  23. #23 Paraclyte Counseling Services

    Based in Chattanooga

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Hixson Pike #201, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for Paraclyte Counseling Services(423) 648-3150

  25. #25 Nooga Counseling

    Based in Chattanooga

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Chattanooga.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5010 Austin Rd, Hixson, TN 37343
    View profile for Nooga Counseling(423) 602-4393

Also serving Chattanooga

20 more family therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked family therapists serving Chattanooga
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agape Youth Behavioral Health3.9★ (130)In Chattanooga
Cassandra Simms, MD3.1★ (20)In Chattanooga
Centerstone3.0★ (31)In Chattanooga
Chattanooga Behavioral Alliance3.7★ (118)In Chattanooga
Chattanooga Recovery Center4.9★ (87)In Chattanooga
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care3.5★ (18)In Chattanooga
Desirable Mind5.0★ (29)In Chattanooga
Erlanger Behavioral Health2.6★ (169)In Chattanooga
Focus Treatment Centers4.7★ (354)In Chattanooga
Harbor Counseling4.4★ (14)In Chattanooga
Harmony Oaks Recovery Center4.3★ (270)In Chattanooga
Mental Health Cooperative3.2★ (59)In Chattanooga
Nathan Grubb, LPC-MHSP4.9★ (30)In Chattanooga
New Beginnings Counseling Center3.1★ (20)In Chattanooga
Parkridge Valley Mental Health and Wellness Child and Adolescent Residential Campus3.4★ (138)In Chattanooga
River City Counseling, PC3.1★ (15)In Chattanooga
Riverwalk Recovery Center4.5★ (31)In Chattanooga
Roots Counseling Center4.0★ (18)In Chattanooga
Scenic City Alliance of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy3.2★ (59)In Chattanooga
Spero Health4.8★ (62)In Chattanooga

How we ranked Chattanooga family therapists

We scored 25 Chattanooga family therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chattanooga data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a family therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Family therapists in Chattanooga: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Chattanooga?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Chattanooga, TN is Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Grounded Counseling (#2) and Time Wellness Tennessee (#3) follow. We ranked 25 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Chattanooga?

RankedPsychologists ranks 25 family therapists serving Chattanooga, TN. 25 of them are based in Chattanooga; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which family therapists in Chattanooga work on weekends?

7 of 25 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mia DiMola Therapeutic Services (#1), Time Wellness Tennessee (#3) and Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Chattanooga (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Chattanooga family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated family therapists in Chattanooga is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Time Wellness Tennessee has the most, 101 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do family therapists outside Chattanooga count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Chattanooga city center, our service radius for family therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can family therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are family therapists in Chattanooga ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on family therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Chattanooga

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 25 family therapists serving Chattanooga.

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