Enlightened Mindfulness With Jeannelle Bourg in Chattanooga: Therapist-Led Mindfulness and Somatic Work
Enlightened Mindfulness with Jeannelle Bourg is a solo therapy practice in Chattanooga specializing in individual counseling that combines evidence-based mindfulness training with somatic therapy techniques to treat anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
What the practice actually is
Jeannelle Bourg, a licensed therapist, operates this practice as a focused alternative to larger behavioral health clinics. The work centers on teaching clients concrete mindfulness practices alongside body-based processing of emotional and trauma-related responses. Sessions address both the mental patterns and physiological stress loops that maintain anxiety and PTSD symptoms. This is not a meditation center or wellness studio; it is clinical mental health counseling that integrates mindfulness as a treatment modality rather than using it as a standalone wellness tool.
Services and pricing
Individual therapy sessions are the core offering, typically 50 minutes. Bourg works with adults managing anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship concerns, and transitions like job loss or relocation. Each session builds on mindfulness instruction specific to the client's presenting issue; the somatic component addresses how trauma or chronic stress lives in the nervous system, teaching clients to recognize and shift physiological patterns.
Session fees are $125 per hour, confirmed as of the most recent published rate. Bourg accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare; verify your specific plan's coverage of out-of-network mental health benefits before your first appointment, as out-of-pocket costs vary significantly. Sliding scale rates are available for clients without insurance or with gaps in coverage; this should be discussed during the intake call.
No group classes, workshops, or family therapy are offered through this practice. Clients seeking couples counseling or psychiatry (medication management) will need to arrange those services separately; Bourg can provide referrals.
How this compares to other Chattanooga counseling options
Chattanooga has several larger mental health clinics, including Reeves Mental Health Services and Parkridge Behavioral Health, which offer psychiatry, multiple therapy modalities, and group programming under one roof. Those practices are better suited if you need medication evaluation or prefer integrated care under a single provider system.
Enlightened Mindfulness is a better fit if you want long-term, continuous work with a single therapist who specializes in trauma and nervous system healing. Solo practices typically allow for greater continuity and deeper relationships over time compared to clinic settings where therapists or psychiatrists may rotate. The somatic mindfulness approach is less common in Chattanooga's general mental health clinic ecosystem, which tends to emphasize CBT or standard therapy frameworks.
Catalyst Counseling, another local independent practice, offers general counseling and specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Choose Catalyst if CBT and exposure-based methods are your preference; choose Enlightened Mindfulness if you want somatic processing and a mindfulness-forward framework.
Who this practice suits and who it doesn't
This practice works best for adults ready to invest in weekly or biweekly sessions over months or longer. Clients with moderate to moderate-severe anxiety, PTSD, or unprocessed trauma benefit most from the somatic focus. Those who are intellectually curious about how their nervous system works, and willing to practice mindfulness tools between sessions, see faster gains. Self-directed learners and people with some prior exposure to meditation or body-awareness work often find the framework intuitive.
This practice is not suited for acute crisis intervention, psychiatric hospitalization, medication management, or pediatric clients. Individuals experiencing active suicidal ideation need emergency services or a psychiatrist-led practice; Bourg can provide crisis resources and referrals. Families seeking joint therapy or parents wanting child-focused therapy should look elsewhere.
What the first visit involves
Call or email to schedule an intake appointment. You will be asked about presenting concerns, mental health history, any current medications, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Bourg will explain how mindfulness and somatic work apply to your situation and answer questions about her approach. This call typically lasts 20 to 30 minutes.
The first full session covers basic informed consent, confidentiality, fee structure, insurance details, and a deeper clinical assessment. Expect to spend time describing symptoms, triggers, and past treatment. Bourg will introduce a basic mindfulness or grounding technique suited to your nervous system state. Bring your insurance card and a valid photo ID.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Enlightened Mindfulness operates by appointment only; there are no walk-in hours. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, typically 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with limited Friday availability (verify current hours when you call). The practice is located in a professional office building in North Chattanooga with private, on-site parking; no metered parking or street access is required.
Telehealth sessions are available for existing clients and, in some cases, for initial consultations. Parking details and office address are provided upon scheduling. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for check-in and parking.
Why this matters in Chattanooga
Chattanooga's mental health landscape is dominated by clinic-based and psychiatric models; a solo practice anchored in somatic and mindfulness-based approaches fills a gap for adults seeking depth, continuity, and nervous-system-informed care. Bourg's specialization in trauma and anxiety addresses two of the most common mental health drivers in the region.
