Journey Mental Health

Journey Mental Health Journey Mental Health provides assessment, therapy & counseling for individuals, couples & families.

Journey has a 2nd location in Cleveland, TN at
393 Broad St NW #202

Disappointment after the holidays is really hard. Sometimes things don’t go how we wanted or expected, people fight, we ...
01/07/2026

Disappointment after the holidays is really hard. Sometimes things don’t go how we wanted or expected, people fight, we miss out on presents, we feel like we don’t have enough money, relationships are strained, that one recipe didn’t turn out…. All of these things and more can happen during the holidays, and it’s ok to be disappointed. There is no shame in not feeling as happy or fulfilled as you wanted to be.

As we enter a new year, and your feed and tv commercials are filled with talk about New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to...
12/31/2025

As we enter a new year, and your feed and tv commercials are filled with talk about New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to give you a reminder that life is not a constant self-improvement exercise. Sometimes you just need to live as you are for a while and enjoy the things around you.

“Life is not a self-improvement exercise. You do not exist to race on a treadmill to nowhere in search of optimization and advancement.” -Nora McInerny

It can be difficult to maintain boundaries with friends and family because we never want them to feel excluded or that t...
12/17/2025

It can be difficult to maintain boundaries with friends and family because we never want them to feel excluded or that their feelings are not valid. At the same time, if there are boundaries that you have put into place with your child then you should be able to uphold those boundaries around family without guilt. You know what works for your family and what is right for you, even if it doesn’t work for other people you are related to.

It is such an appealing idea that we can control everything in our lives, especially during stressful times like the hol...
12/10/2025

It is such an appealing idea that we can control everything in our lives, especially during stressful times like the holidays! We like to think we could get rid of surprises, bad days, and difficult relationships. Unfortunately, most things are not in our control. We cannot control how other people think, feel, or react to us. What is in our control is how we let those things affect us and how we respond. Therapy can be a helpful tool for learning how to process your own feelings, as well as learning how to process and improve the interactions you have with others. If therapy is something you have been wanting to look into, visit our website (link in bio) to learn more.

Sometimes the best choice for your mental health and well-being is to leave the traditions and beliefs that you grew up ...
12/03/2025

Sometimes the best choice for your mental health and well-being is to leave the traditions and beliefs that you grew up with. When the holidays roll around, they can stir up some difficult feelings about the ways you used to celebrate. We wanted to present some options for how you can approach the holidays in a way that can be healing and nurturing to the relationships that you have been building with yourself and others.

Seasonal Affective Disorder:What It Feels Like: SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, usuall...
11/19/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder:

What It Feels Like:
SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, usually hitting hardest in the darker months of fall and winter.

Emotional Struggles:
It can feel like a constant low mood, low energy, and a lack of motivation to do things you’d normally enjoy, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.

Why It Happens:
With less sunlight in winter, our bodies can get out of sync, which messes with our mood and energy levels, often leading to that heavy, drained feeling.

Who It Affects:
SAD is more common in places with long, dark winters and can be more likely if depression runs in your family, making it feel like a struggle year after year.

Ways to Feel Better:
Treatments like light therapy, counseling, and making small lifestyle changes—like going outside more often—can make a real difference, helping bring back some light during those tough months.

Unplugging from work and devices is essential for mental and physical well-being, as constant connectivity can lead to b...
11/12/2025

Unplugging from work and devices is essential for mental and physical well-being, as constant connectivity can lead to burnout and increased stress. Taking breaks from screens allows us to recharge, refocus, and improve productivity when we return. Prioritizing time offline also strengthens relationships and fosters mindfulness, helping us stay present in our daily lives.

Happy Halloween! Between making plans and putting together a costume (for yourself or a partner or a kid or a pet!), you...
10/29/2025

Happy Halloween!
Between making plans and putting together a costume (for yourself or a partner or a kid or a pet!), you probably have a lot going on. If you are having trouble with body image, Halloween can be an especially difficult time. If you feel or experience any of these things during the holiday, you may want to consider talking with a professional. We have multiple therapists who specialize in body image, self-esteem, and disordered eating patterns. Visit our website (link in bio) to find out more about our therapists and our practice, and find out about receiving care tailored to you.

Not every day is a good day, but starting the day with positive affirmations can be a great way to set yourself up for s...
10/22/2025

Not every day is a good day, but starting the day with positive affirmations can be a great way to set yourself up for success. Regardless of how your day will go, using positive affirmations at some point in the day can be a great reminder of what you have, who you have, and what you are working toward.

To get started with positive affirmations, try saying some of these phrases to yourself in the mirror as you get ready, or create your own phrases like these. Positive affirmations can also be useful to redirect yourself throughout the day. If you feel overwhelmed or like you are lacking a sense of direction during the day, you can take a few minutes to yourself to provide some self-encouragement and motivation.

If we take a second to look back on all the apologies we’ve made and all the apologies we’ve been given, chances are, th...
10/15/2025

If we take a second to look back on all the apologies we’ve made and all the apologies we’ve been given, chances are, there were a few bad ones in there. If you want to make an apology that means something and that shows that you want to take the initiative to make amends, then give these tips a try. As always, building skills like these takes time and practice - messing up is part of the process!

When there is a person in your life that has caused you pain or mistreated you, you always have the choice to walk away ...
10/08/2025

When there is a person in your life that has caused you pain or mistreated you, you always have the choice to walk away from that relationship for the sake of your own wellbeing. However, you also have other options for how to proceed with that relationship. Forgiveness is a choice that you get to make when and if you are ready.

It is hard to talk about how you are feeling, and it can be very tempting to brush off your own feelings and emotions to...
10/01/2025

It is hard to talk about how you are feeling, and it can be very tempting to brush off your own feelings and emotions to avoid confronting them. This can look like shying away from seeing friends and family, avoiding confrontation with people you have had conflict with, or just saying “I’m fine,” when someone tries to check in on you. This can happen in therapy too!

Know that you never have to disclose how you are feeling if it doesn’t feel safe to do so. But we wanted to provide some options other than the ubiquitous-but-untrue “I’m fine.”

Address

5721 Marlin Road, Suite #3800
Chattanooga, TN
37411

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14235215678

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