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.

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.

And, that you can totally love and accept yourself while also gaining the support and skills to make lasting positive changes in your life.

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.

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!

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

Sara Jane LeMay, MA, NCC

Pre- Licensed Individual Therapist & Skills Group Leader

[$125 self-pay rate]

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

As a mental health professional, certified holistic life coach, and cancer survivor, I focus on helping others realize prioritizing themselves is a necessity, not an option. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, build resilience, move toward meaningful change, and possess deep respect for diversity, individuality, and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapeutic approach incorporates building mindful self-awareness, identifying and processing negative thoughts and feelings, while learning practical skills to manage (not eliminate!) difficult emotions and memories.

My practice focuses on helping all adults (18+) navigate depression, anxiety, OCD, C-PTST, ADHD, and other neurodivergent or spectrum-related concerns (HSP). I also provide psychoeducation in stress and anger management, grief and loss, chronic illness/pain and survivorship, learning coping skills, career development and goal-setting, and life transitions. I take a holistic and integrative approach that draws from DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Trauma-informed CBT, and Attachment and Relational therapy. Counseling should feel safe and challenging, collaborative and built on mutual respect, a willingness to learn, and a readiness to do the work of making small, or sometimes big changes, We cannot change the past, so we will start where you are, today!

When I’m not working...

I enjoy time in nature, traveling, volunteering, creative arts, spending time with family, and being a dog-Mom to two Frenchies, Ramona and Hazel.

To schedule directly with Shea: https://chattanoogadbt.clientsecure.me

Shea L Collins NCC, LPC-MHSP (T)

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional

[$120 self-pay rate]

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.

While I'm not working..

I am hanging with my family. I also have a passion for dance so I teach dance2fit and barre in my free time.

To schedule a phone consultation

with Kylie: https://calendar.app.google/qYiwsJGC4KGBf1P17