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Henegar Counseling Center

Christian Counseling and Comprehensive Assessment Services, formerly known as CBI Counseling Center

Our staff includes licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. With sound clinical skills and a compassionate manner, each is equipped to help others work through such issues of concern as: alcohol/substance abuse; anxiety; attention deficit/hyperactivity; career; co-dependency; depression; eating disorders; grief and loss; marriage and family; parenting; pervasive developmental disorders; self-esteem; sexual abuse/addiction. For more than 30 years, CBI Counseling Center has provided quality professional help grounded in the Christian tradition of caring. Our Mission: To offer a broad range of counseling and psychological services to the Chattanooga community and beyond, delivered with the highest professional standards and remaining faithful to the Christian tradition of faith and caring. We seek to serve all persons with compassion and sensitivity to their uniqueness as we assist them in meeting life’s challenges. This vision is realized by:

healthier individuals
happier children
stronger marriages
loving families

11/10/2025

Meredith Rivera, M.A., LPC-MHSP is sharing a worksheet designed to help clients understand and move through difficult emotions. This tool is perfect for moments when emotions feel heavy, confusing, or frozen. It guides clients in noticing, naming, and working through the experience instead of battling it alone. 💛

As Meredith says:
“Something I tell my clients with this resource is that the purpose is not necessarily to formulate emotions in attempt to control them but this resource identifies steps to engage in and can provide a sense of empowerment in understanding how to experience and process the complexities of the emotions, especially when feeling ‘stuck’ in whatever the emotions are.”

10/30/2025

Ever wonder why OCD feels like a never-ending loop?

OCD often follows a predictable cycle that can feel impossible to break — but understanding the pattern is the first step toward change.

Callie Kell, MA, LPC-MHSP, one of our counselors who works with OCD, shares her take on the cycle of OCD.

“This is a graphic I often use in sessions to help clients see what keeps OCD going.

The cycle usually looks something like this:
1️⃣ Trigger – something sparks an intrusive thought or worry.
2️⃣ Overestimation of Threat – the mind interprets the thought as dangerous or highly significant.
3️⃣ Spike in Anxiety – distress and urgency build quickly.
4️⃣ Compulsion – behaviors or mental rituals are used to reduce the anxiety.
5️⃣ Short-Term Relief – the anxiety drops for a bit, but the brain learns that compulsions “work,” which makes the cycle stronger over time and creates higher anxiety as the cycle continues and builds.”

Learning to recognize this pattern is a powerful step toward breaking free from it. With support, new tools, and practice, healing is possible. 💙

10/23/2025

💙 What Is OCD? 💙

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves a cycle of obsessions and compulsions that can feel distressing and hard to control.

🌀 Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety or discomfort.
Examples:
• “What if I hurt someone without meaning to?”
• “Did I lock the door?”
• “What if I get sick from touching that?”

🔁 Compulsions are the behaviors or mental acts a person feels driven to do to relieve that anxiety or prevent something bad from happening.
Examples:
• Repeatedly checking or washing
• Seeking reassurance
• Counting, praying, or reviewing thoughts until they feel “just right”

While compulsions might bring temporary relief, they often keep the OCD cycle going — which is why professional support and evidence-based therapy (like ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention) are so effective.

✨ OCD is treatable, and hope is real.
Understanding the cycle is the first step toward breaking it.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Let’s continue to reduce stigma, create space for honest conversations, and remind one another that healing is possible.

🧠 It’s okay to ask for help.
💬 It’s okay to need rest.
💚 You are not alone.

09/30/2025

✨ Su***de Prevention: Remember to WAIT ✨

💡 A simple way to support someone who may be struggling is to remember W.A.I.T.

W – Watch out for signs of distress and changes in behaviour.
A – Ask directly: “Are you having suicidal thoughts?”
I – It will pass. Reassure them that, with help, suicidal feelings can pass.
T – Talk to others. Encourage reaching out to a therapist, or crisis line.

You don’t need all the answers. Just listening, asking, and staying present can save a life. 💙

09/18/2025

We want to thank everyone that played in the Third Annual Henegar Counseling Center Golf Tournament. All proceeds directly benefit the benevolence fund which allows us to remove financial barriers to care. A huge thank you to SmartBank, the Staub Team, and Covenant Logistics for sponsoring this event!

09/16/2025

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential resource available 24/7. When you call, text, or chat, you are connected to trained, certified crisis counselors who provide immediate emotional support, help you develop a safety plan, and can connect you with local resources.

These counselors are not affiliated with Henegar Counseling Center, but are professionally trained to respond to mental health crises at any time.

Whether you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, struggling with substance use, or facing intense emotional distress, you do not have to navigate it alone.

Save 988 in your phone today — you or someone you care about may need it. 💙

09/10/2025

🌎💜World Su***de Prevention Day 💜🌎

Today, we pause together—creating space for:

✨ Those we have lost to su***de

✨ Those who are struggling in this very moment

✨ Those who carry the weight of past struggles and have fought to keep going

✨ Families and friends who hold both love and grief

✨ The communities and professionals who continue to walk alongside others with hope

Su***de prevention begins with connection. If you know someone who may be struggling, remember that even small gestures can make a difference:

💙Reach out—check in and let them know you care

💙Listen with compassion and without judgment

💙 Encourage them to seek support from a counselor, doctor, or crisis line (988)

💙Stay present and follow up—reminding them they are not alone

Together, we honor, we listen, and we carry hope forward.

09/08/2025

What a beautiful day to play golf and come together for a great cause! ⛳️💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Golf Tournament and to our incredible sponsors—your generosity makes all the difference in helping our community.

⛳️

09/03/2025

✨ Have you seen our new waiting room? ✨

We’ve designed this space to feel inviting, comfortable, and welcoming—because the healing journey begins the moment you walk through our doors. 💛

We can’t wait for you to experience it!

08/20/2025

🌟 Welcome to the team, Tori! 🌟

Tori is a pre-licensed therapist who is currently accepting new clients and is ready to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

“I believe healing begins with connection—connection to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and honesty as you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing anxiety, disordered eating, trauma, or major life transitions, I’ll offer a safe space for exploration, growth, and healing.

I draw from a range of approaches, including Internal Family Systems, DBT, attachment theory, and EMDR, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. In our work together, your story will be honored, your struggles will be held with care, and your resilience can emerge. It would be my privilege to be part of your journey toward clarity, acceptance, and wholeness.”

🌿 If you’re ready to take the first step toward clarity and growth, Tori is here to walk with you!!

08/06/2025

📚✨ Back-to-School Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Transition ✨📚

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a supportive caregiver, back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions — excitement, nervousness, stress, and change.

Here are a few therapist-approved tips to ease the adjustment:

🕰 1. Ease into routines now
Start waking up, eating meals, and winding down at times closer to the school schedule — give your body and brain time to adjust.

🧠 2. Talk about the feelings
Normalize nerves, excitement, or even dread. All feelings are welcome — name them and hold space for them.

🎒 3. Prepare the night before
Pick out clothes, pack lunches, or organize backpacks ahead of time. Less stress in the morning = smoother start.

🌟 4. Practice short separations (especially for little ones)
Give them chances to separate from caregivers in low-stress ways before school starts to build confidence and resilience.

🤗 5. Create a goodbye ritual
A special hug, phrase, or handshake can offer a sense of security and connection at drop-off.

💬 6. Use “when/then” language
“When school is done, then we’ll go to the park.” This helps kids understand structure and look forward to what’s next.

🧘‍♀️ 7. Model calm (even when you’re not feeling it)
Kids regulate through co-regulation. The more grounded we are, the more secure they feel.

🎨 Bonus tip: Let them express their experience — draw, journal, or talk about their day in their own way.

You’ve got this!! 💛

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Address

1815 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN
37404

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14237562894

Website

http://www.henegarcc.com/

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