Catherine Rogers, LCSW in Chattanooga: Trauma-Focused Individual and Family Therapy
Catherine Rogers is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in private practice in Chattanooga who specializes in trauma treatment, attachment issues, and family dynamics across the adult and adolescent lifespan.
Who Catherine Rogers is and what she treats
Rogers holds the LCSW credential, which in Tennessee requires a master's degree in social work, clinical coursework in mental health, and supervised clinical hours. Her practice focuses on trauma and relational work, with particular attention to how early attachment experiences and current relationship patterns shape mental health. She treats individual adults and teenagers, couples, and families, distinguishing her from many solo Chattanooga therapists who limit scope to individuals alone.
Services and pricing
Rogers operates on an hourly rate model, with sessions running 50 minutes and charged at $140 per session, payable at the time of service. She does not bill insurance directly. This is above the Chattanooga private-pay median of $90 to $120 per session but below rates at larger group practices, which often range from $150 to $180. No package discounts or sliding scales are listed; readers should confirm current fees directly. Sessions are available in-person at her Chattanooga office.
How Rogers compares to other Chattanooga therapists
Chattanooga has two main pathways for individual therapy: large group practices (such as Parkridge and Siskin Hospitals' affiliated behavioral health programs) and independent licensed clinicians. Group practices typically accept insurance, charge lower out-of-pocket costs for in-network patients, and offer shorter wait times. Independent practitioners like Rogers require direct payment, have higher per-session costs, but often provide longer tenure with one clinician and more specialized focus. Chattanooga also has several trauma-trained therapists affiliated with Emory Healthcare partnerships, though many operate at group sites rather than solo practices. Rogers's LCSW credential qualifies her for the same reimbursement as psychologists and counselors in most insurance networks; she simply chooses not to bill directly.
Who Rogers suits and who to consider elsewhere
Rogers works well for adults and teenagers seeking sustained work with one clinician on trauma, family patterns, and relationship dynamics, and who can manage out-of-pocket costs. She is less suitable for crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluation (she does not prescribe medication), or those needing insurance billing convenience. Readers who need immediate psychiatric assessment or medication management should start with a primary care physician or Chattanooga's psychiatric urgent care; readers on tight budgets or with complex insurance may find group practices more accessible.
What a first session involves
Rogers typically uses a first session to gather history, understand presenting concerns, and assess safety and stability. New clients should expect to discuss family background, current symptoms, and treatment goals, and to bring photo identification and insurance information (even though it will not be billed) for her records. She will outline her approach and confidentiality limits. Many practitioners include a brief assessment of trauma exposure during the first session; come prepared to discuss what prompted the appointment.
Hours and location logistics
Rogers operates by appointment only; walk-in access is not available. Appointment availability varies with season; readers should call or email to confirm current openings. She operates from a Chattanooga office location and does not advertise telehealth; confirm whether remote sessions are an option before booking. Parking and specific address details should be verified directly with her practice.
Why Rogers matters in Chattanooga's therapy landscape
Rogers fills a specific niche: independent trauma-trained therapy without the institutional overhead of a group practice. For people who respond to continuity and specialist focus, and who have the financial resources to pay out-of-pocket, she represents an alternative to the larger behavioral health platforms that dominate the region.
