Meet our Clinicians
Arianne Brigner, LPC-MHSP
Owner & Clinical Director
[$150 self-pay rate]
ACCEPTING INTAKES FOR GROUP
WAITLIST FOR INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
ACCEPTS- BCBS, UNITED HEALTHCARE, OPTUM, AETNA, CIGNA
I opened Chattanooga DBT so that adults and teens would have a safe space that is made just for them... A place for them to come home to, to take off the mask, to know that they are not alone. A place where they could find proven treatment for some of the most challenging problems and know that they were in capable hands.
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Ultimately, my passion and purpose is for you or your teen to know they they aren't weird, bad, wrong or different for feeling the way that they do and there's a place where they are fully accepted for exactly who they are.
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And, that you can totally love and accept yourself while also gaining the support and skills to make lasting positive changes in your life.
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I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and on the path toward certification in DBT. I am also trained in EMDR. I do my best work with adults and teens who are experiencing depression, social anxiety, suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors who move through life with a belief that they are just not good enough.
My passion is in empowering adults and teens to make effective choices and to believe that they are so so worthy of love. We work together to develop a personalized coping plan to help them manage overwhelming emotions and create a life filled with connection and meaning.
I have seen amazing positive outcomes happen quickly with clients who act impulsively or avoid situations due to strong emotions. I provide structured and evidence-based treatment for clients who are actively suicidal or self-harming, skipping school due to anxiety or experiencing major life disruptions due to their emotion-driven behaviors. My goal is to help you or your teen create a life that’s worth living and loving. My work is not about just stopping behaviors or coping with emotions, but actually developing new skills and generalizing them to everyday life.
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At Chattanooga DBT I provide individual DBT and EMDR therapy, facilitate the Adult DBT Skills Groups, Multifamily Skills Groups, and all of the Advanced DBT groups. I am also the supervisor to interns and residents in our program. I'm a busy woman and loving every minute of it!
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When I'm not working...
I'm hanging out with my family and friends, hiking, watching Netflix, and being a chauffeur to my kiddos.
Click here to get on Arianne's Waitlist: https://chattanoogadbt.clientsecure.me
To schedule an Intake for Group: https://chattanoogadbt.clientsecure.me
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Sara Jane LeMay, MA, NCC
Pre- Licensed Individual Therapist & Skills Group Leader
[$125 self-pay rate]
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I chose to be a DBT trained therapist after DBT changed my own life. It provides the roadmap for how to “human” in a more effective and life-giving way. If you are willing to put in the effort and determination to learn these skills and apply them, you will see a powerful change in your life.
I am also trained in EMDR because I believe that deeper healing work can be expedited through this bilateral approach. This amazing tool allows your mind and body to come together in order to fully face and reprocess those memories that are anchoring you down and causing you to live your life based on the past and not who you are in the current moment.
I want every person to find the healing they are starving for, a larger capacity for fulfillment, and an overall empowerment and connection between body and mind.
I would find it an amazing honor to start this journey with you. I work with adults 18+ and my typical clientele involve those with complex PTSD, emotion regulation struggles, impulsive behaviors, BPD, bipolar disorder, neurodivergence, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
When I’m not working…
You can find me outside chasing my two-year-old son or indoors playing board games with my spouse.
To schedule directly with Sara Jane: https://chattanoogadbt.clientsecure.me
Tiffany Eldorado, MS, NCC
Pre-licensed Mental Health Professional
[$120 self-pay rate]
NOW ACCEPTING BCBS, CIGNA, AETNA
As a therapist, my goal is to empower others to build resilience and cultivate a deeper awareness of themselves. I am deeply interested in helping clients by providing an empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to foster overall well-being. I have a passion for helping clients recognize strengths, gain self-worth, and build effective skills to navigate their own path towards personal growth and development.
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My approach to therapy is collaborative and adaptive for individualized needs with a deep appreciation and understanding of the incorporation of diverse, multicultural, and intersectional perspectives in the therapeutic process. I use an integrative approach to care that is holistic and strength-based that draws from DBT, trauma-informed CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, attachment approaches, and internal family systems with parts work.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, BPD, Bipolar, ADHD, trauma, grief, LGBTQIA+ -related challenges, relationship challenges, struggles with emotional regulation, career transitions, and life transitions.
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I want to be a compassionate collaborator who is committed to walking beside you on your journey of self-discovery to gain insight, skills, and a deeper understanding of self.
When I’m not working…
I enjoy traveling, reading, doing puzzles, being a dance mom, and spending time with my family.
Shelley Ealy
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional
[$100 self-pay rate]
NOW ACCEPTING BCBS, CIGNA, AETNA
I’m a pre-licensed counselor in Chattanooga, and I’m here because I believe change is possible, even when you’ve been in the same painful loop for a long time. I don’t see people as broken. I see people who have adapted to what they’ve lived through, and who are ready for support that actually helps.
In sessions with me, you can expect a steady, nonjudgmental space that feels human and real. My style is person-centered and trauma-informed, and I stay grounded in what matters most to you, not just a list of symptoms. We can slow down when we need to, and we can also get very practical.
I work with teens and adults, and I’m flexible and collaborative within the DBT framework. That means we focus on both acceptance and change: building skills you can use in real life while also understanding what is driving the patterns underneath. I often pull from DBT- and CBT-informed tools to support clients dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, and the challenges that can show up in relationships and life transitions.
I’ve provided DBT and CBT psychoeducation in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization settings, and I’ve seen how powerful it can be when people feel supported, learn clear skills, and practice them consistently over time.
When I’m not working...
I’m usually reading, taking a Pilates class, or watching PBS (self-professed nerd). I’m also a mom to three sons and a proud dog mom to one dog son.
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Kylie Sowers
Client Care Coordinator​
I’m a Client Care Coordinator dedicated to making every client feel welcome, supported, and cared for. From answering questions to managing appointments and staying in touch, I’m here to ensure the process feels smooth and stress-free. I love building genuine connections and being a reliable point of contact for clients and team members alike. My focus is always on kindness, clear communication, and creating a positive experience at every step.
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While I'm not working..
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I am hanging with my family. I also have a passion for dance so I teach dance2fit and barre in my free time.
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To schedule a phone consultation
with Kylie: https://calendar.app.google/qYiwsJGC4KGBf1P17
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