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Best Therapists And Counselors in East Brainerd, TN (2026)

130 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Brainerd: Harmony Oaks Recovery Center, RP Score 77/100; 4.3★ from 270 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: Erlanger Behavioral Health, 169 Google reviews at 2.6★, the most of 130 ranked after Harmony Oaks Recovery Center; ranked #27.

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

130 East Brainerd therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 130 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East Brainerd 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 therapists and counselors in East Brainerd at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Harmony Oaks Recovery Center774.3★ (270)Chattanooga, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga)744.6★ (15)Chattanooga, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Time Wellness Tennessee704.5★ (101)Chattanooga, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Turnbowology695.0★ (15)Chattanooga, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Powell Denise C695.0★ (6)Chattanooga, 3 mi away——
6Evans Laurie695.0★ (4)Chattanooga, 3 mi away——
7Roots Counseling - East Brainerd694.3★ (4)Chattanooga, 3 mi away——
8Freda J. Cook, LCSW685.0★ (4)Chattanooga, 4 mi away——
9Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Chattanooga684.4★ (75)Chattanooga, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10TCCS & DUI School684.9★ (82)Chattanooga, 4 mi away——

The 130 best therapists and counselors in East Brainerd, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Brainerd

    Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 270 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 270 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7609 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  2. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6650 E Brainerd Rd #102, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  3. Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1635 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
  4. Based in Chattanooga, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3011 Taylor St, Chattanooga, TN 37406
  5. Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    6918 Shallowford Rd #117, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  6. Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    6727 Heritage Business Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  7. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    101 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  8. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    951 Eastgate Loop Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37411
  9. Based in Chattanooga, 1 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.9★ from 130 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1360 Mackey Branch Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  10. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    7209 Hamilton Acres Cir, Chattanooga, TN 374218623
  11. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 3.8★ from 55 Google reviews.

    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
  12. Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

    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
  13. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  14. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6141 Shallowford Rd #100, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  15. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2200 Morris Hill Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  16. Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5721 Marlin Rd #3800, Chattanooga, TN 37411

Therapists and counselors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 130 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in East Brainerd, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Community Gains655.0★ (82)8 mi
27Erlanger Behavioral Health642.6★ (169)8 mi
28River Valley Health643.7★ (92)4 mi
29Chattanooga Behavioral Alliance643.7★ (118)4 mi
30Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center644.3★ (127)9 mi
31Parkridge Medical Group - Behavioral Health Partners642.0★ (4)2 mi
32Autism & Behavior Services645.0★ (7)3 mi
33Summit Counseling Center644.4★ (7)3 mi
34Catherine Rogers, LCSW644.6★ (9)3 mi
35Focus Psychiatric Services643.8★ (13)3 mi
36Howard J. Meginley, PHD644.8★ (4)7 mi
37Chattanooga DBT, LLC633.7★ (15)4 mi
38Comprehensive Psychiatric Care633.5★ (18)4 mi
39Greater Chattanooga Christian Services634.8★ (9)4 mi
40Elu Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching (East Ridge, Tennessee near 24/75 split)633.7★ (6)4 mi
41Patricia Grady Stinnett LMFT Counseling Services PLLC633.8★ (5)4 mi
42jas milam625.0★ (14)6 mi
43McNabb Center - Hamilton Administration623.5★ (13)4 mi
44Acorn Health ABA Therapy - Chattanooga623.7★ (3)4 mi
45Juliet Thomas PLLC623.7★ (3)4 mi
46Scenic City Alliance of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy623.2★ (59)4 mi
47Carol Stoney, Ph.D.624.6★ (10)10 mi
48Tri-State Psychiatric Services621.8★ (5)3 mi
49Centerstone623.0★ (31)4 mi
50Ascend Coaching and Therapy Inc615.0★ (8)6 mi

Also serving East Brainerd

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving East Brainerd
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bernard & Associates, P.C.3.0★ (2)3 mi
Brandon Knight, Functional Health Coach5.0★ (2)3 mi
Chattanooga Counseling Services - Rebecca Trent LMFT5.0★ (2)8 mi
Confidence Forward LLC5.0★ (1)In East Brainerd
Dusk Therapy | LGBTQ+ Sex Therapy5.0★ (2)9 mi
Evans Laurie3.0★ (2)3 mi
Jennifer Metzler LPC-S, LMFT-SIn East Brainerd
Liz Gates Psychotherapy, LLC3.0★ (2)12 mi
Mind Chatter CounselingIn East Brainerd
Misty Haven Counseling and Family Center: Hannah Martin, LCSW5.0★ (2)4 mi
MpoweredIn East Brainerd
Philip A. Johnson, PHD5.0★ (2)10 mi
RailRoad Valley Therapeutics5.0★ (2)11 mi
Relationship Therapy Center5.0★ (2)7 mi
Sound Living Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Stephanie Edmondson, LPC-MHSP5.0★ (2)10 mi
The Center for Counseling Tennessee5.0★ (2)10 mi
Transitions Counseling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Whole Self Collaborative5.0★ (2)4 mi
ZÖe Center for ABA and Development Services, LLC2.0★ (1)In East Brainerd

How we ranked East Brainerd therapists and counselors

We scored 130 East Brainerd therapists and counselors 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 East Brainerd 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 therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  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 therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • 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.

Therapists and counselors in East Brainerd: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Brainerd?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Brainerd, TN is Harmony Oaks Recovery Center with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.3★ from 270 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga) (#2) and Time Wellness Tennessee (#3) follow. We ranked 130 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Brainerd?

RankedPsychologists ranks 130 therapists and counselors serving East Brainerd, TN. Another 20 within 15 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 therapists and counselors in East Brainerd work on weekends?

21 of 130 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harmony Oaks Recovery Center (#1), Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga) (#2) and Time Wellness Tennessee (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Brainerd therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 130 rated therapists and counselors in East Brainerd is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Harmony Oaks Recovery Center has the most, 270 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each 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 therapists and counselors outside East Brainerd count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the East Brainerd city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. 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 therapists and counselors 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 therapists and counselors in East Brainerd ranked?

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

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a 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 East Brainerd

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 130 therapists and counselors serving East Brainerd.