Karen Chambless

Karen Chambless Verified Provider

Licensed Professional Counselor

About Me

Karen Chambless is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chattanooga, Tennessee providing affirming mental health care for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration.

Her practice offers both individual and group therapy with a focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults and anyone questioning roles, relationships, or belief systems. Karen creates a calm, collaborative space where clients are encouraged to work with their authentic selves rather than against them.

Therapy Services at Karen Chambless Counseling

New clients typically begin with a 15 minute consultation to discuss their goals and determine fit followed by an initial session to explore history and current concerns. Karen’s practice is designed to feel safe and affirming whether clients meet in person at her Northshore Chattanooga office or connect through secure telehealth.

Karen integrates modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and Compassion Focused approaches to help clients manage anxiety, grief, and major life changes.

About Karen Chambless Counseling

  • Services: Individual therapy and group counseling for adults
  • Specialties: Anxiety, grief, life transitions, ADHD, depression, body image, and spirituality
  • Who she serves: Adults, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, single parents, and racial justice advocates
  • Approach: Strength based, feminist, and culturally sensitive, using ACT, IFS, and narrative modalities
  • Payment: Private pay ($130-$135 per session), out-of-network reimbursement paperwork provided, accepts major credit cards and HSA

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $130

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+)

Modalities

Groups, Individuals

Populations

Bisexual People, Gay People, Intersex People, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Single Mothers, Transgender People

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Other
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Strength-Based

Locations

Main Location

110 Somerville Ave
Suite 266
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405

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