Our Team
Ally Pananas, She/Her
M.Ed., Pre-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
Mental Health Therapist
Areas of Specialization:
Supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and childhood abuse.
Experience working with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.
Specialized in treating PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, and clinical depression.
A dedicated focus on helping teenagers navigate deep healing while balancing modern daily stressors.
Providing therapeutic care across a wide range of ages, from children to adults.
Email: Ally@partnersforhealthylives.org
Phone: 423-251-5813
Ashlynn Brainard She/Her
Third-year master's student in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
Areas of Specialization
Specialized in supporting individuals, couples, and families by examining the interconnected roles of relationships and family systems.
Emphasizing how an individual's unique environment and lived experiences shape their mental health and well-being.
Utilizing a partner-focused approach to help clients define and achieve both personal and relational milestones.
Focusing on the "big picture" of the healing process, integrating social context with emotional health.
Email: Partnersforhealthylives.org
Phone number: 423-313-6242
Angela Begres, She/Her
LCSW., Bilingual Spanish/English
License Clinical Therapist/Founder
Areas of Specialization:
Expert support for pregnancy, postpartum challenges, and parenting guidance.
Specialization in couples therapy and navigating complex family or relationship shifts.
Providing full therapeutic services in both Spanish and English.
A specific emphasis on supporting Latino populations and diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Treating a broad spectrum of anxiety and depression through a trauma-informed lens.
Email: Angela@partnersforhealthylives.org
Phone: 423-954-0070