Our Team

A Licensed Clinical Therapist specializing in the intersection of anxiety, postpartum challenges, and career burnout helps high-achieving parents and professionals navigate chronic exhaustion, and nervous system dysregulation.
Angela Begres, (She/Her) LCSW

Founder/Licensed Clinical Therapist

Angela offers services in Spanish/English.

She specializes in supporting young adults navigating life transitions and career-related stress, as well as individuals experiencing pregnancy-related anxiety and general anxiety stemming from family and relationship challenges. She integrates evidence-based approaches to create a safe, individualized space for clients to process change, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience.

As a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor partnering with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Angela delivers courses across the United States that teach practical skills to recognize and respond to mental health crises, reduce stigma, and connect people to appropriate supports.

Book a free 15 minute Consultation

Angela@partnersforhealthylives.org

Phone: 423-954-0070

Trauma-informed therapist, Ally operates under a framework prioritizing safety, trust, and empowerment
Ally Pananas, (She/Her)

M.Ed., Pre-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)

Ally specializes in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse. She brings trauma-informed care and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to help survivors reclaim safety, stability, and agency.

Areas of expertise

  • Recovery from interpersonal trauma: specialized help for domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse.

  • Trauma-related conditions: proven treatments for PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, and major depression.

  • Crisis and safety: experienced with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and severe emotional distress; provides clear safety plans and connects clients to resources.

  • Adolescent care: focused support for teens healing while managing school, social, and family pressures.

  • Lifespan support: therapy for children, teens, and adults, tailored to each developmental stage.

Book a free 15 minute consultation:

Ally@partnersforhealthylives.org

Phone: 423-251-5813

Play therapy for children ages 3-12. Play is a child's natural language. Through the power of play, children increase their sense of self, increase regulation skills, and process the world around them.
Play therapy for children ages 3-12. Play is a child's natural language. Through the power of play, children increase their sense of self, increase regulation skills, and process the world around them.
Hope Campbell (She/Her)        

Pre-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)

Hope specializes in play therapy for children ages 3-12. Play is a child's natural language. Through the power of play, children increase their sense of self, increase regulation skills, and process the world around them. Hope utilizes relational-cultural therapy and family systems theory to partner with parents and celebrate and support the unique needs of each child. 

Hope also enjoys working with college students and young adults as they navigate life transitions. She incorporates attachment theory, family systems theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to serve each individual. 

Areas of experience and focus: 

- Training and experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

-Experience and training working with children and adults with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and developmental trauma. 

-Training and experience in child-centered play therapy, group play therapy, sandtray, and child-parent interaction training.

Sara Apgar (She/Her) LMSW

Clinical Therapist

A neurodiversity-affirming therapist

Sara specializes in serving clients ages 4 and up, with particular experience supporting youth and teens—including LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals. Using an integrative, collaborative, strengths-based approach to help clients build confidence in facing challenges and finding opportunities for growth and joy.

Areas of experience:

  • Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and trauma.

  • Highly sensitive people and those who find social relationships hard.

Sara’s training includes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, and DBT skills. I use a collaborative, strengths-based approach to turn insights into practical steps so clients grow, gain confidence, and find more joy.

Book a free 15 minute consultation:

Sara@partnersforhealthylives.org

Phone: 423-300-6368

Ashlynn helps clients move from surviving to thriving. She works with youth, adults, and families, offering a compassionate, partner-focused approach that supports individuals and relationships in defining and achieving both personal and relational milestones.

Services and focus

  • Individual counseling for teens and adults: build coping skills, increase resilience, and move beyond patterns that keep you stuck.

  • Family counseling: improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen healthy family systems.

  • Couples counseling and pre-engagement/premarital counseling: for couples who are serious about each other and want to make a thoughtful, confident decision about the future.

  • Pre-engagement counseling helps partners identify strengths, recognize potential challenges, and create practical plans for growth before committing to marriage.

Ashlynn offers therapy focused on helping partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a resilient foundation for long-term commitment.
Ashlynn Brainard (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist INTERN

Book a free 15 minute consultation:

partnersforhealthylives@gmail.com

Phone: (423) 402-0584