Meet the Team

It all begins with finding the right person to talk to…

  • Erin established her private practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2010 and founded Chattanooga’s first equine-assisted psycho-therapy program with Georgiana Pollock at Rock Bluff Stables on Lookout Mountain.  She also quickly became known as one of Chattanooga’s top therapists specializing in treating Eating Disorders. Currently, she focuses on working with high achieving individuals such as business owners, executives, athletes, couples, families in group sessions, parents, and those suffering loss. She founded Evergreen Therapy to develop and support experiential therapies such as equine psychotherapy, yoga therapy, play therapy and more, which all are offered at the practice today. Additionally, she saw a need where students transition from academia to the workforce full-time after graduating and has committed to developing a platform where graduate students can pursue their degrees and licensure while preparing to enter private practice full-time.

    Her vast expertise in psychology has been featured in Forbes Health, Men’s Health, New York Post, and more. Erin completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family therapy at Richmond Graduate University; today she holds a multitude of licenses and certifications including LMFT, LPC-MHSP, NCC, AAMFT approved Supervisor, HOFSTEDE International, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. 

    On a personal note:

    Erin was born into a military family where she grew up traveling and relocating around the United States, always finding joy when riding horses and spending time with nature wherever her family lived. After settling in North Carolina, she became focused on competing in horse jumping and decided to pursue riding at Sweet Briar College in Virginia for several years before switching to studying psychology. 

    Aside from private practice and working on her farm, Erin also enjoys traveling, coaching and training horses and riders, rides competitively, and engages in the Chattanooga community through non-profit participation and enjoying the beautiful trails

  • As a licensed therapist in Tennessee and Georgia, Carley specializes in working with those who are facing challenges with complex trauma, addiction, and other habitual struggles. She has extensive experience in utilizing modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and yoga as a certified yoga instructor. Carley’s belief of understanding oneself holistically helps her clients to establish a stronger mental health regime by using the approach to leverage the power of connecting with oneself to facilitate the healing journey.

    With a passion for facilitating authentic healing, she started her work at the Chattanooga Recovery Center and has joined Evergreen to grow in the specialties she’s passionate about. Carley specializes in working with those who are facing challenges with complex trauma, addiction, and other habitual struggles. She believes in the power of connecting with oneself and strives to guide her clients to establish that connection.

    Currently, Carley is on track to obtain full licensure as a licensed clinical social worker, but has been awarded a temporary license that enables her to provide therapeutic services. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Carley moved to Chattanooga to attend UTC to pursue her Bachelor’s in International Studies and Spanish in 2014. She ended up graduating UTC in 2020 with a Masters in Social Work. However, she’s had a passion for the mental health field ever since she started college; since 2018 she has gained experience in the field through various internships and jobs.

    On a personal note:

    When Carley isn’t working, she can normally be found on a yoga mat, spending time in nature by hiking, at the climbing gym, baking in the kitchen, or trying to keep her plants alive.

  • Phil’s therapeutic approach is to build a relationship with his clients that’s focused on trust, rapport, and comfort while incorporating EMDR, somatic-therapy—such as breathwork and nervous system regulation—DBT, meditation, and mindfulness-based techniques to help individuals explore what holds them back and learn practical tools to support them with understanding and processing their emotions. He has extensive experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic assault, childhood trauma, substance abuse, and a wide range of other mental health challenges with adolescents and adults.

    After being born and raised in Memphis, TN, Phil attended college in Arkansas and spent summers guiding backpacking trips in Southern and Central Colorado. He witnessed the healing power of the outdoors and watched as individuals not only developed more authentic relationships with others but also strengthened their relationship with themselves during these wilderness trips.

    Once he graduated from college he moved out West to Bend, Oregon for a career in wilderness therapy as a field guide and transition coach. This opened his eyes to more clinical approaches to therapy, counseling, and reflection, eventually leading him to go back to school to pursue his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

    On a personal note:

    When he is not working, you can most likely find Phil on a river or in the woods somewhere with the people he loves. He enjoys whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, backpacking, practicing yoga, and listening to bluegrass music on his front porch.

  • As a graduate of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Martha brings over 4 years of therapy and counseling experience along with a deep understanding of the “recovery journey” having gone through it herself firsthand. She is passionate about helping people who struggle with substance abuse, addiction, depression, and LGBTQ issues. As a masters graduate of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, her goal is to continue growing as a therapist and counselor, ensuring all of her patients and their families feel supported, informed, and seen as they walk through their healing journey. Martha pulls from DBT, CBT, and strengths-based perspectives to help her clients work through the issues they face — she is also trained to offer EMDR therapy. By utilizing a person-centered approach, she enables her clients to step into their power while leveraging evidenced based modalities to guide the people toward their goals.

    Martha sees clients on various interconnected issues such as parenting and parenting transitions (as a mother herself), navigating romantic relationships, those struggling with addiction, LGBTQ related issues, self-esteem, or anxiety, individuals suffering from trauma or depression, and even those dealing with mood disorders.

    On a personal note:

    Martha loves to stay physically healthy by running and participating in yoga regularly. She loves to spend a lot of her free time outdoors, whether it’s by herself or with her dog and daughter. Some of her favorite outdoor passions are hiking, camping, and spending time on the water. Growing up in Tennessee afforded her access to many of these things at a young age. Additionally, nature helped her navigate through her own life struggles in tandem with the help of support system and therapy. “I know what it feels like to be sitting on the other side of the couch. I want you all to feel comfortable and know you will be met with empathy and compassion.”

  • "The relationship between therapist and client is extremely meaningful support for achieving change and finding the relief you seek." — Katelyn.

    Leading with the philosophy that there is great power in vulnerability, Katelyn serves her clients as a guide to help them venture deeper into themselves to reach a healthier mental space as well as learn how to understand and accept their vulnerabilities.

    With her exceptional intuition for discerning emotional hurdles and barriers, Katelyn is great at helping clients navigate anxiety, fear, grief trauma, communication and more, helping you improve your relationships whether they be platonic, romantic, parent-child, or working relationships. Katelyn provides a safe space to address her clients struggles whether it be finding motivation, love, or establishing healthy coping skills. If the stress of life weighs heavy on the most sacred connections you have with yourself and others, you can trust Katelyn will help you gain the support and tools you need to thrive. She is available for couples or individual counseling.

    For those who are curious, she values an integrated approach to therapy, primarily based on Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, & Emotionally Focused Therapy. She also utilizes various tools from other orientations, such as CBT, SFT, and experiential therapy.

    On a personal note:

    Katelyn enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, especially learning to ski in the winter recently. Some pastimes of hers include listening to live music and reading, with her favorite genres being mystery, historical fiction, and fantasy. Lastly, Katelyn finds significant fulfillment through her volunteer work as a women's student mentor with a local college group."

  • By using an underlying attachment-based approach with her clients, Megan is able to provide clinical mental health services and guidance that considers a person’s entire family. By tailoring the modalities used to each client in order to fit their needs, she found certain types of therapy to consistently provide positive outcomes in various situations.

    For individuals, Megan typically uses Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) depending on the presenting problem and need for change. Her preferred modalities of choice for couples are Emotion Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) concepts, from The Gottman Method, and her certification as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator. For children, she uses various Play Therapy techniques and also seeks involvement with the child’s parents and family throughout the therapeutic journey.

    There are so many unknowns, unmet expectations, and difficult transitions throughout life. While we may not be able to control what happens to us, we are able to move forward with meaning and purpose. Sometimes building a certain level of resilience and mental fortitude is required before we can progress. “A safe, authentic, and non-judgemental therapeutic atmosphere is the best way to achieve growth and healing, which I always strive to provide,” she says.

    “Spirituality is part of anyone’s therapeutic process, whether it’s realized or not. Spirituality is a beautiful guide toward growth; relationships reflect a deeply spiritual nature, and broken relationships, along with relational issues, are often at the root of the problems we experience,” she adds. While Megan often works with clients that hold a Christian worldview, she not only works with but welcomes and respects all belief systems into therapy.

  • Tori started her career in mental health at Evergreen while working to finish her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certification in Marriage and Family Therapy at Richmont University. She provides counseling and therapy to adults and kids as young as age 14 who are seeking guidance through life’s transitions, helping them learn how to be introspective while guiding them through their feelings. Tori’s extensive social work at a crisis pregnancy center plus a local domestic violence and sexual assault center sets her apart from other young mental health professionals, equipping her with an in-depth understanding of how to help people struggling with related issues.

    Additionally, Tori sees clients who are facing major life transitions, experiencing depression or intense anxiety, struggling with stress management or self-esteem, and those who suffer from eating disorders and ADHD.

    She utilizes a holistic approach, focusing on the connection between physical, mental, and spiritual health when approaching wellness. Her ultimate goal is providing a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings with curiosity and acceptance and empower others to feel more authentic throughout their journey with therapy. “I believe we find healing through relationships, which includes your relationship with yourself, relationships with others, and relationships with the world that surrounds you,” says Tori.

  • Madeline's passion is working with children and adolescents who have suspected or diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (Levels 1 & 2), OCD, and ADHD. She helps children and their families navigate challenges such as emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, and relationship distress that often coincide with these diagnoses. Early intervention through collaborative work with parents and caregivers is extremely important to Madeline. Fostering healthy development and strengthening family relationships are the essential goals Madeline works towards with her clients.

    "I enjoy getting to know each child personally and tailoring my sessions to each child’s needs. I do this by using a variety of play therapy & art therapy techniques, CBT & DBT skills, and especially by viewing the child’s significant relationships through an attachment-based lens, often involving family members in our work together," says Madeline.

    While achieving her master’s degree and pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Madeline's ability to attune to her clients needs as parents, caregivers, and family members is what sets her apart.