Our Therapists

Chattanooga Office

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    Erica Skidmore, PsyD, HSP

    I conduct psychological assessments for children and adults for a variety of concerns including ADHD, Autism, learning challenges, cognitive functioning, and more. I am a trauma-informed professional and an LGBTQ+ ally, and I affirm the value of neurodiversity/neurodivergence.

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    Kristin Duke, LPC-MHSP

    As a firefighter for 20 years, I understand the effects of trauma. I am passionate about helping individual adults (especially first responders/veterans) process depression, anxiety, suicidality, grief/loss, and PTSD. I am trained in S.A.F.E. EMDR for trauma therapy.

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    Rebekah Doreau, M.A., LPC-MHSP

    I help individual adults with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and boundaries/codependency. I help couples with communication issues, pregnancy, grief and loss, and other emotional/relational issues. I also help adolescents/teens ages 12 and up with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I especially enjoy being able to integrate the language of faith/spirituality in thoughtful, respectful ways with clients who desire it. I have specialized training in Trauma Focused-CBT for trauma processing in adolescents/teens and advanced training in the couples development model.

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    Lauren Peterson, M.S., BC-DMT, RYT-200

    I help individual adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD, complex trauma, life transitions, grief & loss, and self-esteem/body image issues. I have specialized experience and training in helping people recovering from disordered eating and substance use; I also enjoy helping people improve their relationship with movement, access creativity to get out of “stuckness,” and decrease physiological burnout symptoms. I am trained in S.A.F.E. E.M.D.R. for trauma therapy, Embodied Recovery, yoga, and several forms of dance; I am a board-certified dance/movement therapist.

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    Aubrey Perin, M.A., LPC-MHSP

    I enjoy working with individual adults on eating disorders, disordered eating, PTSD, complex/childhood trauma, self-harm and suicidality, anxiety, and depression. I have 5 years of residential experience in treating all eating disorder diagnoses in both men and women. I am trained in both basic and advanced S.A.F.E. E.M.D.R. for trauma therapy and I incorporate attachment science into my work.

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    Ashlee Howard, LPC

    I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5-25) on anxiety, depression, self-harm, ADHD, and trauma. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and am passionate about helping kids deal with issues related to foster care/adoption.

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    Ashley Howell, Ph.D.

    Currently not accepting new clients.
    I specialize in assessing and treating individual adults for anxiety disorders (i.e., social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and panic disorder) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I am experienced in therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as well as Trauma-Focused CBT for trauma processing.

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    Raychel Pepperman, M.A.

    I enjoy supporting individuals ages 16+ with mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and complex trauma. I like to get creative in therapy as well, so whether it be coloring, stretching, breathing techniques, and more, I am passionate about discovering what is most useful to you. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT into counseling to help you find the tools that best support you.

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    Laura Cartwright, LPC-MHSP

    I enjoy working with individual adults on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, self-harm, sleep concerns, self-esteem, and anger. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients on any issues that are important to them.

  • Rachel Martin, M.S., M.A., LPC

    I am a licensed professional counselor who also holds a master’s degree in Anthropology. I work with couples and individual adults on sexual and relationship issues, trauma, depression, and PTSD. I offer a specialized approach to healing in these areas and others, incorporating self-compassion, mindfulness, psychoeducation, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and focusing on the somatic experience of emotions. I have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Imago Relationship Training (1-2).

Our Office Manager Kerrell

  • As the Office Manager here at Journey, I strive to be hard working and reliable. I am passionate about helping the office to run smoothly and will do my best to get you scheduled with the therapist that is right for you!