MyChelle Pinkerton, MA
Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.A.
Richmont Graduate University, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy/Specialization in Christian Sex TherapyTherapeutic Approach
I want to honor your courage for reaching out for help as you journey towards abundant living. I will handle your story, pains, and fears with gentleness and humility. I will work to create an atmosphere of trust and openness so you will feel comfortable pressing in to do the necessary work to move towards change. The main approaches I draw from are family systems, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I utilize interventions from other therapies as needed.
Treatment Issues
Relationship difficulties, sexual issues, premarital/pre-engagement, depression, anxiety, emotional challenges from pregnancy and pregnancy loss, grief and loss, women’s issues, adjustment and life transitions.
Treatment Population
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families
My Journey
I have spent many years walking alongside individuals as they trudged through the muck and mire of life’s hardships. I’ve worked in youth ministry, community outreach, and a pregnancy care center. In my personal life, I’ve been blessed with supportive, trustworthy people who have seen me through many trials. Their example taught me the ministry of “getting in the trenches” with people.
Recommended Reading
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Doug Rosenau
