Our Staff
H. James Meginley, Ph.D.
I have received my Associates Degree from Monmouth College, New Jersey, in 1965; Bachelor of Science from the University of Tampa, Florida, in 1969; Master in Administration and Supervision from Rollins College, Florida, in 1973; and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Southeastern (now Nova) University in Louisiana in 1984 - graduating as valedictorian of my class.
Since 1980 my professional counseling career has assisted thousands of individuals, couples and families in discarding negative self-image, dysfunctional ways of relating, and ineffective decision making. With my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, and as a Certified Diplomate Sex Therapist, my expertise includes individual concerns, relationship problems, and a variety of human sexuality issues while serving the needs of the LBGTQIA+, Poly, and Straight Communities.
Some say I am blessed, others say I'm lucky, still others say I am fortunate. I say that I am grateful to have studied under the Masters of Our Times!
During my years of professional practice, I've found that face-to-face psychotherapy in our counseling center is most helpful. There we have available a large array of multimedia materials which assist clients in developing a greater awareness of themselves and a deeper understanding of their relationships.
I look forward to your phone call: (423) 624-8535
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Anger Management
Anxiety & Stress Management
Bereavement & Grief
Chronic & Compassion Fatigue
Crisis Response
Critical Incidents
Depression & Burnout
Diplomate Sex Therapist
Divorce: Adjustment
Divorce Mediation
Employee Assistance Programs
Epistemological Metaphore
Family Systems
Gender Issues
Infidelity Survival
Relationship Therapy
Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity
Suicide Assessment & Intervention
Transactional Analysis
Transgender Issues
Trauma Treatment
Wounded Child Healing
Joan Stewart Mickles, M.Ed., NCC
I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a Masters Degree in Education Counseling, and am also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
I specialize in counseling women in a constellation of issues: Life Changes and Life Challenges. It is my pleasure to work with individuals in a variety of ages who are facing challenging medical diagnoses as well. Through my rewarding career, I have counseled with those in Addictions Recovery, and with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.
My expertise is in encouraging clients to identify problems, and to explore and implement viable solutions.
I look forward to your phone call: (423) 624-8535.
Elizabeth O’Brien, Ph.D.
I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina with an Educational Specialist's (Ed.S.) degree in Couples, Marriage and Family Counseling. I obtained my doctorate in philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of Central Florida in Counselor Education. I continued my clinical practice assisting adult patients with substance abuse addiction and psychiatric issues a psychiatric hospital. Additionally, I had been teaching at the graduate level for a local clinical mental health counselor education program, where I also served as field supervisor for clinical community counseling. Following those responsibilities for two decades, I now serve as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
I am a professional member of the American Counseling Association (aca.org), the Association for Spirituality, Ethics and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC.org) and the European-Based American Counseling Association (EB-ACA).
I am the author of two books: Supervision And Agency Management For Counselors, 2015, and The Power In The Middle: Navigating Your Midlife With Confidence, 2025. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have Enjoyed working with troubled children, teens and adults. My expertise is in assisting them to identify problems and implement alternative solutions. For many years, it has been my pleasure to have served at Alternatives Counseling Associates where I now serve the staff as their Clinical Consultant.
Josh Hynes
, B.S., Psychology
My role with Alternatives Counseling Associates is to assist you with testing. As you know, testing is an important component of the therapeutic process. Your test results help to Form an Assessment, Evaluation of your Needs, and Develop an Effective Treatment Plan. Testing can also help to determine outcome successes. I am here to help you with the most accurate instruments, whether paper and pencil or computer assisted. I'll provide the resulting profiles to your clinician, as well as a copy to you. It will be my pleasure to assist you.
I look forward to your phone call: (423) 624-8535
Darian Camp, B.S., A.A.S
I am here to help you get started as a new client of Alternatives Counseling Associates, and to facilitate your client account needs. I'll be glad to assist you in managing your account here. I can provide you with statements, superbills and claim forms so that you can file claims as you desire. It will also be my pleasure to schedule your appointments.
I look forward to your phone call: (423) 624-8535
New Patient Intake Form
Please fill out and return to Alternatives Counseling Associates at 2002 Oak St, Chattanooga, TN, 37404
Click the link below to download the 2-page new patient paperwork.
If you have any questions, please call us at 423-624-8535