J Chester Associates

Welcome

In psychology we find that mental and emotional difficulties stem from factors like experiences, genetics and environment, and a person's abilities and motivation to change.  Counseling allows for better understanding of our feelings and behaviors.  It improves self-awareness and facilitates mental and emotional growth. 

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP), I have been a full-time practicing counselor since 2011. Prior to becoming a counselor, I served Middle Tennessee for 30+ years as an engineer​ and project manager.   I'm a Nashville native, and enjoy volunteer work with local churches, community organizations, and non-profits. 

No one knows you better than you ... I will never be the expert on you.  I'd be honored to journey with you through the counseling process.

Core Counseling Philosophy

We exist and experience life in four identifiably separate ways: physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. We are intricately formed into a single being.