Esther Chelladurai MS, LPC-MHSP, LADAC II

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"Life can only be understood backwards but it has to be lived forwards." 

Soren Kierkegaard.

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I’m a licensed mental health and addiction specialist. License #5956, #1562 (LPC-MHSP, LADAC-II). I am licensed in the state of TN.

Counseling is a powerful tool for personal growth. The search for the right counselor can feel overwhelming, especially when we don’t know what to expect from the process. I am proud to share that I have personally walked the path of transformation, and today, I embrace the freedom that comes with spreading my wings in total autonomy. If you’re someone seeking to break free from life’s challenges, know that hope and healing are within reach. The journey may not be easy, but it is worth it!

Guiding someone toward profound transformation is difficult without first undergoing a journey ourselves. Several years ago, I paused my successful entrepreneurial journey to seek a more meaningful way to serve humanity. Despite my background in computer science engineering, I felt divinely led to counseling, a field I knew little about but quickly embraced in my quest for purpose. I studied clinical mental health counseling with an addiction specialization at Lipscomb University, gaining a unique dual perspective on life's challenges. I love exploring the brain's connection to human temperament and applying this knowledge in my work with clients.

I have extensive experience working in inpatient and outpatient therapy settings conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions for all age groups (ages 3 to 95). I take immense pleasure in promoting the client's autonomy and helping them notice the progress of their incredible hard work and efforts.

When I'm not counseling, I enjoy being outdoors, gardening, cooking, working out, and exploring adventures in Tennessee like whitewater rafting and ziplining with my family. I believe in the power of change, hope, and authentic support—and I'm here to help others find their own path to healing.

Let's Talk!    esther@asherhaven.com