Community AD/HD Resource Directory (C.A.R.D.)
Pediatrics Family Practice Psychiatry Psychology Social Workers Counselors Other Organizations and Resources
This directory of information and services for people with AD/HD is provided as a resource for our members, attendees and the community at large. CHADD does not endorse specific providers or treatments. Participation in this listing does not imply that the participants endorse CHADD or the Greater Chattanooga Area Chapter. Our chapter provides this information so that people affected by AD/HD will make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
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PEDIATRICS
Name, Address & Telephone Number |
Patients | Services |
Brian E Coyle, M.D. |
Children and Adolescents up to 18 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Barry D Crabtree, M.D.
Galen Medical Group 2253 Chambliss Ave., Suite 400 Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-5656 |
Children and Adolescents up to 18 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
Frank R Eldridge, M.D. |
Children and Adolescents up to 21 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| G Stephen Hayes, M.D.
Valley Pediatrics 4896 Main Street Jasper, TN 37347 (423) 942-3756 |
Children and Adolescents up to 21 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Thomas Ho, M.D.
The Children's Doctors, P.C. 2366 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 (706) 866-7386 The Children's Doctors, P.C. 603 Spring Creek Road Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 899-8461 |
Children and Adolescents |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Rod Ingraham, M.D.
Mill Creek Center 2971 Hurricane Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 |
Children and Adolescents Able to accept only a limited number of new patients |
Neuropsychological Assessment, Family Support, Brain Based Parent Training, Individual or Family Therapy, Brain Based Behavioral Medicine and Board Certified in Psychopharmacology |
| Joseph L Joyave, M.D.
Calhoun Pediatric Care 104 Hospital Court Calhoun, GA 30701 706-625-5900 |
Children and Adolescents up to 21 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Jeannette Martin, M.D.
University Pediatrics 910 Blackford Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778-3274 |
Children and Adolescents |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Arif Shafi, M.D.
Pediatrics on Dodds 409 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 624-4024 |
Children and Adolescents up to 18 Years Old |
Medication Evaluation and Management, Information and Referrals |
| Angela Smith-Slack, M.D.
Children's Diagnostic Center 1755 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 300 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 495-6078 |
Children and Adolescents |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
FAMILY PRACTICE
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
Frances H Barnett, M.D. |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Steve D Daughterty, D.O.
Ringgold Medical Center 886 LaFayette Street Ringgold, GA 30736 (706) 935-4020 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families |
Medication Evaluation and Management. Psychological Evaluation Report required prior to initiating AD/HD therapy. |
Jose Justiniano, M.D.
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Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families |
Medication Evaluation and Management as well as Community Resource Referrals |
| John W Marshall, M.D.
Collegedale Medical Center 931 Apison Pike Collegedale, TN 37315 (423) 396-2136 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| R Shane Roberts, M.D.
Family Practice P O Box 709 216 North Main Street Decatur, TN 37322 (423) 334-2222 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults |
Medication Management |
| G Paul Shaw, Jr., M.D. LaFayette Family Practice 611 N. Main Street LaFayette, GA 30728 (706) 635-5300 |
Children, Adolescents, |
Medication Evaluation and Management as well as Individual Therapy |
| Mark T Simpson, M.D.
The Wellness Clinic 4513 Hixson Pike, Suite 102 Hixson, TN 37343 (423) 877-7999 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Gregory D Terpstra, D.O.
Family Practice of Cleveland 2401 N Ocoee Street, Suite 202 Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6444 |
Children, Adolescents to Age 18 | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Consultant, Family Support, Community Resource Information and Referral, Individual Therapy as well as Medication Evaluation and Management |
PSYCHIATRY
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
Vijaya Appareddy, M.D.
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Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families Ages 5 and older | Medication Evaluation and Management |
| William C Greer, M.D.
Greer Psychiatric Group 7405 Shallowford Road, Suite 160 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-1717 |
Adolescents and Adults | Medication Evaluation and Management, Individual Therapy |
G. Michael Schmits, M.D.
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Children, Adolescents and Adults | Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Lee Solomon, M.D.
Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. 6236-A Airpark Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 899-0024 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Medication Evaluation and Management |
| Robert T. Spalding, M.D.
The Psychiatric Group of Chattanooga 551 Oak Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 265-2455 |
Adults
18 Years and Older |
Medication Evaluation and Management |
PSYCHOLOGY
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
| Lynn K Boatwright, Ph.D.
5122 Adams Road Hixson, TN 37343 (423) 843-967 |
Older Teens and Adults Ages 16 and older | ndividual Therapy and Therapy for Family Members |
| Susan Brandenburg, Ph.D.
5211 Highway 153, Suite J Hixson, TN 37343 (423) 870-9668 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Consultant and Coach, Parent Training, as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| Robert A Catanese, Ph.D.
2755 Executive Park Place, Suite 1 Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 339-3996 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults Ages 5 and older | Neuropsychological and Psycho-educational Assessments |
| Carolyn E Davidson, Ph.D.
5751 Uptain Road, Suite 509 Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 499-1966 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families Ages 6 and older | Family Support and Parent Training, Individual and Family Therapy, as well as "Becoming A Love and Logic Parent" Classroom Series |
| George N Fincher, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
6180 Airways Boulevard, Suite 2 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 899-7244 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Consultant, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Parent Training, Medication Evaluation as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Glenn G Geralds, Ph.D.
New Beginnings Counseling Center, PLCC One Northgate Park, Suite 201 Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 870-5647 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Provides Family Support, Home Intervention and Parent Training, as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| Laura Hayes, Ed.D.
Associated Psychological Services P O Box 700 5476 Battlefield Parkway Ringgold, GA 30736 (706) 937-5180 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational and some Neuropsychological Assessments, Provides Family Support and Parent Training, Medication Evaluation as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| William M Hillner, Ph.D.
Relationship Therapy Center, PC 7302 Jarnigan Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-4091 Hutcheson Medical Center 102 Gross Crescent, Suite 306 Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Assessments, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Provides Family Support and Parent Training, Medication Evaluation as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Christine J Jennings, Psy.D.
Northwest Georgia Psychological Services P O Box 1085 406 N Main Street Lafayette, GA 30728 (706) 638-2339 |
Children, Adolescents and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Attends IEP and other Educational Meetings, Provides Family Support, Home Intervention and Parent Training, Medication Evaluation as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| George O Karasievich, Psy.D.
New Beginnings Counseling Center, PC One Northgate Park, Suite 201 Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 870-5647 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults | Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Assessments, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Parent Training, as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| William E McGee, Ed.D.
Pediatric Psychological Associates 615 Lindsay Street, Suite 330 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-8211 Mondays Only: 1314 University Avenue Sewanee, TN 37375 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults with AD/HD or suspected AD/HD and Families | Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological Assessments, School-Based Consultations, Provides Family Support and Parent Training, Individual and Family Therapy as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy |
| David A Rose, Ph.D.
Greer Psychiatric Group 7405 Shallowford Road, Suite 160 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-1717 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Coach and Consultant, Provides Parent Training as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Timothy A Sisemore, Ph.D.
CBI Counseling Center 1001 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-2894 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults | Psycho-educational Assessment, Provides Community Resource Information, Family Support and Parent Training as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| Kenneth E Walker, Psy.D.
CBI Counseling Center 1001 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 756-2894 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults | Psycho-educational Assessment, Provides Parent Training as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Jennifer White, Ph.D.
101 Jordon Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 510-1999 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults | Psychological Assessment and Advocacy Support |
| Fred H Wright, Ph.D.
One Northgate Park, Suite 204 Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-4345 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Parent Training, Medication Evaluation as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
| Trish Wright, Ph.D.
Calhoun Counseling Center P O Box 213 654 Redbud Road Calhoun, GA 30703-0213 (706) 602-0339 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults | Psycho-educational Assessment, Attends IEP Meetings as well as Individual Therapy |
SOCIAL WORKERS
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
| Emily B Auten, L.C.S.W.
Plaza Counseling Associates 2339 McCallie Avenue, Suite 401 Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 629-5524 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Individual and Family Therapy |
| Sidonna Bright, L.C.S.W., R.P.T.
The Psychiatric Group of Chattanooga 551 Oak Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 265-2455 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Educational Consultant, Parent Training, Individual and Family Therapy, Registered Play Therapist |
| Mary Kathryn (Kitty) Garrett
Greer Psychiatric Group 7405 Shallowford Road, Suite 160 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-1717 |
Adults | Individual and Family Therapy |
| Amy Hall
RIP Coordinator
Family and Children's Services 323 High Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 755-2800 |
Children 2 to 6 Years Old | Parent Training |
| Dr. John W Oldham, L.C.S.W.
6918 Shallowford Road, Suite 201 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 499-9946 |
Children, Adolescents and Adults 6 Years Old and Older | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Coach and Consultant, Advocacy Assistance, Individual and Family Therapy as well as Pastoral Counseling |
| Anita T Rivers, L.C.S.W.
Northside Counseling Services 3703 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-5990 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Psycho-educational Assessment, Educational Consultant, Attends M-Team Meetings, Community Resource Information and Referral, Parent Training, as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Kathleen R Scott, L.C.S.W.
Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. 6236-A Airpark Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 899-0024 Ext. 36 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families 5 Years Old and Older | Psycho-educational Assessment, Individual, Family and Couples Therapy as well as Biofeedback Therapy |
| Kimberly D Stricker, L.C.S.W.
Behavioral Health Associates, P.C. 6236-A Airpark Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 899-0024 |
Adults |
Individual and Family Therapy |
COUNSELING - Individual & Group
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
| Brenda Niel, M.Ed., L.P.C., R.P.T.
Counseling and Play Therapy Center 204 High Street, Suite 23 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 267-6060 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Registered Play Therapist, Individual, Family, Stepfamily and Group Therapy, Play Therapy with Children as well as Parenting and School Issues. |
| Emily L Stevens, M.Ed., L.P.C.
122 Lee Parkway, Suite 104 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855-1414 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Individual and Family Therapy, Community Resource Information and Referral as well as Comprehensive Program on EEG Neurotherapy |
| Alternatives Counseling Associates
2002 Oak Street Chattanooga, TN 37411 (423) 624-8535 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Provides Community Resource Information, Family Support as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Bechtel, Gray-Smith Counseling Center 109A Jordan Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 894-6712 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families Ages 4 and Older | Psycho-educational Assessment, Family Support and Parent Training, Individual, Family and Group Therapy, Community Resource Information and Referral as well as Advocacy and Education Services |
| Fortwood Center
1028 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 266-6751 |
Children and Adolescents Ages 3 - 17 | Psycho-educational Assessment, Parent Training, as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Team Evaluation Center
Janice K Wheeler, Ph.D. Director, Psychologial Services 600 N Holtzclaw Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 622-0500 |
Children and Adolescents | Physical: Assessment and Therapy, Occupational: Assessment and Therapy, Speech/Language: Assessment and Therapy, Developmental Pediatrician: Specializes in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities (including AD/HD) for Assessment, Medication Review and Management, etc., Behavior Analyist: Assessment and Treatment |
| Tri-State Psychiatric Services
6918 Shallowford Road, Suite 200 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 499-6165 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families Ages 5 and Older | Medication Evaluation and Management as well as Individual and Family Therapy |
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
| Name, Address & Telephone Number | Patients | Services |
| EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS | ||
| Honors Learning Center
Margaret Craft, M.Ed., Director 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 517 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 892-8000 |
Children, Adolescents and Adults 5 Years Old and Older | Individualized Academic Programs, Psycho-educational Assessment, Attend M-Team Meetings, Tutor Services: Reading, Math, English, Algebra, Geometry, Writing, Spelling, Study Skills, Test Taking and SAT and ACT Preparation |
| Sylvan Learning Center
Allyn Watts 4295 Cromwell Road, Suite 309 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 894-8333 |
Children, Adolescents and Adults | Supplemental Education, TOVA Screening, Educational Assessments, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Provides Individualized Education and Tutoring Service |
| RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS | ||
| Gables Academy Internacionale
James D Meffen, III, Headmaster 811 Gordon Street Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (706) 465-7500 |
Children and Adolescents Ages 9 - 17 | Parent Training, Assessments, Educational Coach and Tutor, IEP Meetings, Medical Management, Community Resource Information and Referral as well as Individual, Family and Group Therapy |
| Life Skills, Inc.
Delia Fleming, Director 100 Highlands Way Oxford, GA 30054 |
Adults 18 Years Old and Older Accepting Current Clients Only | Family Support, Advocacy Services, Educational Coaching, Life Skills Job Training |
| Success Oriented Achievement Realized (SOAR)
John Willson, Director AD/HD and LD Services Karen Morgan, Admissions P O Box 388 Balsam, NC 28707 (828) 456-3435 http://www.soarnc.org/ |
Children and Adolescents Ages 8 - 18 | Wilderness Programs, Educational Support as well as Parent Training |
| Stone Mountain School
Catherine Jennings, Director 601 Camp Elliott Road Black Mountain, NC 28711 |
Adolescents Ages 11 - 18 (Grades 6-12) | Special Education Classes as well as Group Therapy |
| The Gow School
Bekah D Atkinson Emery Road South Wales, NY 14139 |
Children and Adolescents Ages 8 - 19 | Educational Summer Program |
| ADDITIONAL AGENCIES | ||
| Hamilton County Learning Disability Association
Ann Robinson Box 21387 Chattanooga, TN 37424 (423) 892-0675 |
Children, Adolescents, and Families | Family Support, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings |
| Parents Are First Teachers
Robin Howard, Program Manager 317 Oak Street, Room 102 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 209-6838 |
Children Birth to Age 5 Hamilton County Residents | Personal In-home Visits, Developmental Screenings and Referrals, Group Meetings, Book and Educational Toy Libraries |
| Tennessee Disability Information and Referral Office
Carole Moore-Slater Box 40, Peabody College Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37203 (800) 640-4636 or (615) 322-8529 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Community Resource Information and Referrals |
| Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS)
Susan Addison University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 615 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 755-4779 |
Children Birth to Age 3 Counties: Hamilton, Grundy, Bledsoe, Polk, Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Marion, Sequatchie, Rhea | Developmental Assessment, Family Support and Home Intervention, Parent Training, Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy, Educational Services for the Developmental Delayed, Community Resource Information and Referral |
| The Family Center
Shelia Smith, Director 426 Battle Creek Road South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (423) 499-6165 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Family Support and Parent Training, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, 504 Planning and Educational Counselor, as well as Community Resource Information and Referral |
| Tourette Syndrome Association of Tennessee
Cecelia Cox, President 905 Brynwood Dr Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423) 877-4307 |
Children, Adolescents, Adults and Families | Family Support, Attends M-Team and IEP Meetings, Community Resource Information and Referral, Information on TS, OCD and AD/HD, Support Group, TSA Educators Inservice Program and Speakers' Referrals |
| NEUROLOGY | ||
| David A Rankine, M.D.
Chattanooga Neurology Associates 979 East 3rd Street, Suite 1210 Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778-4261 |
Children, Adolescents and Adults | Neuropsychological Assessment as well as Medication Evaluation and Management |
| NURSE PRACTITIONERS | ||
| Ada Batista-Baron, R.N.,
MSN-CFNP
Adolescent / Young Adult Medicine T C Thompson Children's Hospital 910 Blackford Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778-6044 |
Adolescents and Young Adults Ages 10 to 24 Years Ol | Educational Consultant, Family Support and Parent Training, Community Resource Information and Referral, Medication Evaluation and Management |
| C F Shaffer, CRNP
Valley Pediatrics 4896 Main Street Jasper, TN 37347 (423) 942-3756 |
Children and Adolescents Up to 21 Years Old | Medication Evaluation and Management |
| SPEECH & LANGUAGE | ||
| Marcia M Jenison, CCC-SLP
Associates in Communication Therapies, PC 1200 Mountain Creek Road, Suite 260 Chattanooga, TN 37405 (423) 877-5042 |
Children, Adolescents and Adults | Speech/Language Assessment, Individual, Group and Speech Language Therapy |