Brittany Vazquez, M.S
Counselors & therapists
7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 380b, Chattanooga, TN 37421
This address is from the public registry and not yet confirmed with the practice. Call before you drive.
At a glance
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
- Insurance
- Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Self-pay accepted
- Ages seen
- 13–75
- Visits
- In person and virtual
- Languages spoken
- English
Who vouches for this information?
Accommodations
Communication
- AAC and non-speaking patients supportedAAC is any way of communicating besides speech: a speech device, picture cards, sign, typing, or writing. (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Written communication available (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Extra processing time allowed (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Visual schedules available (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Social stories or visit guides provided (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Communicates directly with the patient (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- A support person can stay present (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
Sensory
- Quiet waiting space (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Lights can be dimmed (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Sounds can be reduced (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Headphones permitted during the visit (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Comfort objects welcome (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Flexible mask policy (patient not required to wear one; staff can lower theirs when safe) (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Low-scent office (no air fresheners, candles or scented products) (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Asks about allergies and scent sensitivities before the visit (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Patients can adjust the room temperature (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
Procedures & visits
- First or last appointment of the day (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Longer appointment times available (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Office preview visit before the appointment (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Procedures explained visually beforehand (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
Practical
- Wheelchair accessible (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
- Snacks welcome (bring your own, or offered) (reported by the practice, Oct 2026)
At Openworld Counseling
- Accommodations
- AAC and non-speaking patients supported, Written communication available, Extra processing time allowed, Visual schedules available, Social stories or visit guides provided, Communicates directly with the patient, A support person can stay present, Quiet waiting space, Lights can be dimmed, Sounds can be reduced, Headphones permitted during the visit, Comfort objects welcome, Longer appointment times available, Office preview visit before the appointment, Procedures broken into multiple visits, Procedures explained visually beforehand, Wheelchair accessible, Snacks welcome (bring your own, or offered) (as of Oct 2026)
- Insurance
- Aetna, Cigna, Self-pay accepted
Autism experience
- Years treating autistic patients
- 6
- Documented training
- Follows Harvard's recommendations for Autism-competent care. Engaged in monthly review of Autism literature including the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders to stay up-to-date. Read Devon Price's Unmasking Autism Listens to Autistic voices in and outside of the medical field to understand the lived experiences of Autistic people. Engage in continued training and education not only on co-related diagnoses such as ADHD and OCD but being aware of how Autism and neurodivergence impact all areas of life.
Hello, I'm Brittany Vazquez, a licensed professional counselor (LPC-MHSP) with over 10 years of experience and founder of Openworld Counseling! I created Openworld because I wanted to create a practice that considers Autistic needs and preferences at every step of the process. Please take a look at my profile and also reach out if you have any questions about the process of therapy and/or accommodations. I am glad you are here!
See the visit before you go
Photos from the practice, in the order a visitor sees each place. Walk through this visit step by step, or print it to look at together.
The low-light waiting room 
The low-light therapy office
Visit experiences
No visit experiences yet. Been here? Share what happened.
Practical details
- Location
- 7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 380b
Chattanooga, TN 37421