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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Chattanooga: Turnbowology, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Harmony Oaks Recovery Center, 270 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #3.

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

133 East Chattanooga 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 133 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Therapists and counselors in Chattanooga ranking. See Therapists and counselors in Chattanooga

Top 10 therapists and counselors in East 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 therapists and counselors in East Chattanooga at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Turnbowology775.0★ (15)Chattanooga, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Time Wellness Tennessee754.5★ (101)Chattanooga, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Harmony Oaks Recovery Center744.3★ (270)Chattanooga, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Chattanooga734.4★ (75)Chattanooga, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga)724.6★ (15)Chattanooga, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Erlanger Behavioral Health712.6★ (169)Chattanooga, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Howard J. Meginley, PHD704.8★ (4)Chattanooga, 2 mi away——
8Align Psychiatry704.7★ (14)Chattanooga, 4 mi away——
9Community Gains705.0★ (82)Chattanooga, 4 mi awayEvenings—
10Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center694.3★ (127)Chattanooga, 4 mi awaySat—

The 133 best therapists and counselors in East 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Chattanooga

    #1 Turnbowology

    Based in Chattanooga, 1 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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
    View profile for Turnbowology(423) 834-8319

  2. #2 Time Wellness Tennessee

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for Time Wellness Tennessee(423) 413-6195

  5. #5 Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga)

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Cumberland Heights Outpatient Addiction Treatment (Chattanooga)(423) 482-8281

  6. #6 Erlanger Behavioral Health

    Based in Chattanooga, 2 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.6★ from 169 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    804 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Erlanger Behavioral Health(423) 380-1005

  7. #7 Howard J. Meginley, PHD

    Based in Chattanooga, 2 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2002 Oak St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Howard J. Meginley, PHD(423) 624-8535

  8. #8 Align Psychiatry

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    2201 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415
    View profile for Align Psychiatry(423) 820-1379

  9. #9 Community Gains

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1645 S Holtzclaw Ave Suite 125, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for Community Gains(804) 938-9580

  12. #12 Carol Stoney, Ph.D.

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    3097 Broad St Ste 6, Chattanooga, TN 37408
    View profile for Carol Stoney, Ph.D.(423) 827-3535

  14. #14 Graham Linda L

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    748 Overbridge Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Graham Linda L(423) 402-0246

  17. #17 TCCS & DUI School

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
    View profile for TCCS & DUI School(423) 296-6451

  18. #18 Evans Laurie

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Evans Laurie(423) 762-1126

  19. #19 Powell Denise C

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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
    View profile for Powell Denise C(423) 855-7977

  21. #21 Julia B. Coffin, LCSW

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2601 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
    View profile for Julia B. Coffin, LCSW(423) 509-8004

  23. #23 Freda J. Cook, LCSW

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
    View profile for Freda J. Cook, LCSW(423) 510-1999

  25. #25 Kent Suzanne

    Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    737 Market St #733, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Kent Suzanne(423) 266-5003

How we ranked East Chattanooga therapists and counselors

We scored 133 East Chattanooga 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 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 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 Chattanooga: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in East Chattanooga?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in East Chattanooga, TN is Turnbowology with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Time Wellness Tennessee (#2) and Harmony Oaks Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 133 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in East Chattanooga?

RankedPsychologists ranks 133 therapists and counselors serving East Chattanooga, TN. 1 of them is based in East Chattanooga; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Chattanooga work on weekends?

21 of 133 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Turnbowology (#1), Time Wellness Tennessee (#2) and Harmony Oaks Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Chattanooga therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 133 rated therapists and counselors in East Chattanooga is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Harmony Oaks Recovery Center has the most, 270 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Chattanooga count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the East Chattanooga 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 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 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 Chattanooga

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 133 therapists and counselors serving East Chattanooga.

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