Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Carrie Joy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37921
Carrie's background and training is in Integrative Mental Health for Anxiety and Depression, Gender, and Substance Use (both abstinence and moderation goals) Therapy. After a very rewarding and joyful career of raising five children, Carrie discovered her passion for psychology, therapy, and the clients she has been honoured to work with. Nothing is quite as rewarding as watching a client during an "aha" moment or hearing about a particularly difficult challenge successfully overcome. Nothing touches the soul quite as much as someone trusting you with their deepest of pains.
Carrie's background and training is in Integrative Mental Health for Anxiety and Depression, Gender, and Substance Use (both abstinence and moderation goals) Therapy. After a very rewarding and joyful career of raising five children, Carrie discovered her passion for psychology, therapy, and the clients she has been honoured to work with. Nothing is quite as rewarding as watching a client during an "aha" moment or hearing about a particularly difficult challenge successfully overcome. Nothing touches the soul quite as much as someone trusting you with their deepest of pains.
Tim Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
I've worked extensively w clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, couple's issues, parenting/step-parenting struggles, & behavior problems w kids & teenagers.
The decision to begin counseling or therapy is a very important, very personal step. My first priority is to relate to each person, couple or family as unique. Everyone has strengths & positive qualities that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been or what you've been through or how much money you have or don't have, there's ALWAYS hope! You can get an appointment within the next 7 days. Finances should never stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching.
I've worked extensively w clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, couple's issues, parenting/step-parenting struggles, & behavior problems w kids & teenagers.
The decision to begin counseling or therapy is a very important, very personal step. My first priority is to relate to each person, couple or family as unique. Everyone has strengths & positive qualities that can be drawn on to help make therapy a positive, enriching, and productive experience. Let's work together so you can live your best life. No matter where you've been or what you've been through or how much money you have or don't have, there's ALWAYS hope! You can get an appointment within the next 7 days. Finances should never stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching.
Lyons View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Dr. Smelcer has over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. Dr. Smelcer is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Dr. Smelcer has over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. Dr. Smelcer is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Tamara Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923 (Online Only)
Family structure, life circumstances, trauma and grief can challenge the way we think and feel. Our emotions are often triggered by these life circumstances causing negative behavioral responses such as anxiety, angry outbursts, obsessive-compulsive disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual addiction, gambling, depression, and relationship conflict. The consequences of these behaviors cause heartache and pain in our lives and often have adverse effects on the people around us. Therapy can show you how negative behaviors limit your life and prevent you from living your life to the fullest potential.
Family structure, life circumstances, trauma and grief can challenge the way we think and feel. Our emotions are often triggered by these life circumstances causing negative behavioral responses such as anxiety, angry outbursts, obsessive-compulsive disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual addiction, gambling, depression, and relationship conflict. The consequences of these behaviors cause heartache and pain in our lives and often have adverse effects on the people around us. Therapy can show you how negative behaviors limit your life and prevent you from living your life to the fullest potential.
Tricia Henderson Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901 (Online Only)
I see the counseling process as a path towards healing and hopefulness. I offer virtual counseling sessions for clients in the state of Tennessee. I work well with clients who are developing coping skills, working through trauma, and experiencing anxiety, stress, depression. I believe that counseling should be used as an early intervention to help support people who are struggling with their emotional and mental wellness. If we utilize counseling throughout our lifetime and during times of either difficulty, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges it can increase our quailty of life and enhance our wellbeing.
I see the counseling process as a path towards healing and hopefulness. I offer virtual counseling sessions for clients in the state of Tennessee. I work well with clients who are developing coping skills, working through trauma, and experiencing anxiety, stress, depression. I believe that counseling should be used as an early intervention to help support people who are struggling with their emotional and mental wellness. If we utilize counseling throughout our lifetime and during times of either difficulty, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges it can increase our quailty of life and enhance our wellbeing.
The Briggs Institute, Inc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
“How can I make things better?” Whether you’re managing mental health issues like anxiety or depression or existing in a dissatisfying relationship, you’ve probably asked yourself many versions of this question. If you’re willing to work hard and are open to making changes, know that you have every reason to believe you can enjoy a healthier and happier life. Our purpose is to help our clients know what changes they may need to make in order to reach their goals. We are eager to serve and look forward to working with you.
“How can I make things better?” Whether you’re managing mental health issues like anxiety or depression or existing in a dissatisfying relationship, you’ve probably asked yourself many versions of this question. If you’re willing to work hard and are open to making changes, know that you have every reason to believe you can enjoy a healthier and happier life. Our purpose is to help our clients know what changes they may need to make in order to reach their goals. We are eager to serve and look forward to working with you.
Haven Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Therapists in our practice have training in working with anxiety and depression, trauma informed care, marriage counseling, child therapy, working with sexual issues, addiction treatment, disordered eating, clinical hypnosis, and much more.
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
Therapists in our practice have training in working with anxiety and depression, trauma informed care, marriage counseling, child therapy, working with sexual issues, addiction treatment, disordered eating, clinical hypnosis, and much more.
We are a family-focused counseling clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, with telehealth availability throughout Tennessee. Haven is a practice that desires to meet the mental health and relational needs of our community, with a particular focus on serving those looking for faith-sensitive services, where belief can be openly integrated into the therapeutic process as clients may desire. We desire to offer a positive and inviting place for adults, children, adolescents, and whole families to receive highly professional support in their emotional and behavioral needs.
Brooke Hilemon
LPC Intern, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
I have a variety of experience including working with eating disorders, various types of anxiety, sex-therapy, depression, multicultural factors, conflict management, struggles with self-esteem/body image, along with many others.
You’ve made it. You have taken the steps to get here. Oftentimes, when we take steps towards change, it can feel overwhelming and scary – but you are not alone. Whether you're facing personal struggles, relationship issues, or navigating the complexities of daily life, counseling can be a valuable addition to your healing process. My desire for counseling sessions is to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. I strongly believe in a collaborative and strengths-based approach, striving to empower my clients to discover their inner resources and resilience.
I have a variety of experience including working with eating disorders, various types of anxiety, sex-therapy, depression, multicultural factors, conflict management, struggles with self-esteem/body image, along with many others.
You’ve made it. You have taken the steps to get here. Oftentimes, when we take steps towards change, it can feel overwhelming and scary – but you are not alone. Whether you're facing personal struggles, relationship issues, or navigating the complexities of daily life, counseling can be a valuable addition to your healing process. My desire for counseling sessions is to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. I strongly believe in a collaborative and strengths-based approach, striving to empower my clients to discover their inner resources and resilience.
Christian Lockhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
I have been a practicing counselor for 7 years and specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, past or current trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and identity exploration.
Hello! I'm Christian. If you are looking for a safe and supportive space where you can freely share your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment, I would love the privilege of providing just that. In our therapeutic relationship, you will have the chance to heal from psychological wounds, develop coping skills, and move from surviving to thriving.
I have been a practicing counselor for 7 years and specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, past or current trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and identity exploration.
Hello! I'm Christian. If you are looking for a safe and supportive space where you can freely share your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment, I would love the privilege of providing just that. In our therapeutic relationship, you will have the chance to heal from psychological wounds, develop coping skills, and move from surviving to thriving.
Jaema Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
Please note: You will get a faster response by emailing rather than calling. I work individually with adults to provide empathy, guidance, and support as they navigate through difficult times in life. I have worked with clients suffering from a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship conflict, parenting problems, unresolved trauma, grief/loss, addictions, LGBT issues, sexual/physical abuse, and more.
Please note: You will get a faster response by emailing rather than calling. I work individually with adults to provide empathy, guidance, and support as they navigate through difficult times in life. I have worked with clients suffering from a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationship conflict, parenting problems, unresolved trauma, grief/loss, addictions, LGBT issues, sexual/physical abuse, and more.
Shana V Hamilton-Lockwood
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37902
I strive to provide a safe space for all clients to explore the issues bringing them to therapy and what underlies those issues. As a multicultural/relational therapist identities that are important to you provide a background for therapy (race, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliations, gender identity, gender, sex, ableness, etc.) as those identities make up who you are. Relationships and how you relate with others are also important. I treat anxiety, depression, grief/loss, phases of life issues, family issues, women's issues and men's issues. I am also a sex and gender specialist.
I strive to provide a safe space for all clients to explore the issues bringing them to therapy and what underlies those issues. As a multicultural/relational therapist identities that are important to you provide a background for therapy (race, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliations, gender identity, gender, sex, ableness, etc.) as those identities make up who you are. Relationships and how you relate with others are also important. I treat anxiety, depression, grief/loss, phases of life issues, family issues, women's issues and men's issues. I am also a sex and gender specialist.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I have experience working with adults who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, grief and loss.
It is my belief that every person has the ability to experience healing and personal growth if given the space and tools necessary. My goal is to offer a safe and collaborative environment to support my clients and encourage acceptance on their therapeutic journey. I welcome diversity of all kinds, including all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, faiths, abilities, sizes, and lifestyles.
I have experience working with adults who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, grief and loss.
It is my belief that every person has the ability to experience healing and personal growth if given the space and tools necessary. My goal is to offer a safe and collaborative environment to support my clients and encourage acceptance on their therapeutic journey. I welcome diversity of all kinds, including all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, faiths, abilities, sizes, and lifestyles.
Jarrod L Justice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hello! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the heart of Knoxville who works with college students, young professionals, dating couples, marriages, and families. I provide counseling for both men and women, who need help with: anxiety, depression, stress, new romantic relationships, relational problems, communication, conflict resolution, physical intimacy issues, sexual health concerns, parenting concerns, family dynamics, addictions, career-path decisions, premarital counseling, and life transitions.
Hello! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the heart of Knoxville who works with college students, young professionals, dating couples, marriages, and families. I provide counseling for both men and women, who need help with: anxiety, depression, stress, new romantic relationships, relational problems, communication, conflict resolution, physical intimacy issues, sexual health concerns, parenting concerns, family dynamics, addictions, career-path decisions, premarital counseling, and life transitions.
Dr. Camden Morgante
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Imagine having healthier relationships, balanced emotions, and better boundaries. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or feel like your emotions get the best of you. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change or relationship issue, such as a difficult marriage, motherhood, or divorce, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, I am here to help.
Imagine having healthier relationships, balanced emotions, and better boundaries. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or feel like your emotions get the best of you. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change or relationship issue, such as a difficult marriage, motherhood, or divorce, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, I am here to help.
Alex Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ADS, CSTS
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37931 (Online Only)
I have a proven track record helping individuals overcome shame, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationships conflicts.
Serving Tennessee and Colorado virtually. Do you feel like you are drowning in emotions and can’t catch your breath? Do you struggle feeling heard? Do you feel unsupported from other people? Are you overwhelmed with daily activities or lack motivation? Do you struggle with shame? Have you been diagnosed or suspect you have anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or relationship issues? These challenges are more common than ever. Most individuals put off help, and like cancer the situation can worsen. To improve, it can seem overwhelming. You are not alone.
I have a proven track record helping individuals overcome shame, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and relationships conflicts.
Serving Tennessee and Colorado virtually. Do you feel like you are drowning in emotions and can’t catch your breath? Do you struggle feeling heard? Do you feel unsupported from other people? Are you overwhelmed with daily activities or lack motivation? Do you struggle with shame? Have you been diagnosed or suspect you have anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or relationship issues? These challenges are more common than ever. Most individuals put off help, and like cancer the situation can worsen. To improve, it can seem overwhelming. You are not alone.
Curtis B. Freed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSN, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37938 (Online Only)
We all experience events in our life that exceed our capacity to effectively cope. During those times we may need the support of a friend, or at times, a professional. Are you needing assistance to help you deal with difficulties in relationships, career, or other major decisions, the trauma of abuse, exposure to other traumatic events? Perhaps you are struggling daily with anxiety or depression or simply overwhelmed to the point of not being able to function effectively. If so, I will be glad to help.
We all experience events in our life that exceed our capacity to effectively cope. During those times we may need the support of a friend, or at times, a professional. Are you needing assistance to help you deal with difficulties in relationships, career, or other major decisions, the trauma of abuse, exposure to other traumatic events? Perhaps you are struggling daily with anxiety or depression or simply overwhelmed to the point of not being able to function effectively. If so, I will be glad to help.
Darden Wilson
MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37920
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Issues using research-based CBT, EFT, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy focusing on sand tray treatments for individuals and couples.
I love helping clients with boundary work, adult ADHD, intimacy issues, attachment wounds, unlearning fatphobia, and practicing health at every size. I strive to empower clients and give context while assisting them to reach their long and short-term goals. I support any gender, sexual orientation, or kink; however you choose to identify, everyone deserves therapy and a safe place to heal.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Relationship Issues using research-based CBT, EFT, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy focusing on sand tray treatments for individuals and couples.
I love helping clients with boundary work, adult ADHD, intimacy issues, attachment wounds, unlearning fatphobia, and practicing health at every size. I strive to empower clients and give context while assisting them to reach their long and short-term goals. I support any gender, sexual orientation, or kink; however you choose to identify, everyone deserves therapy and a safe place to heal.
Penny R. Lukin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
I have been in professional psychological practice since 1979, been married many years, raised 2 children and shared in raising 3 step-children, so I have many years of clinical and personal experience on which to draw. However, I am always learning and growing, and enjoy sharing the journey of self-discovery with my clients/patients. I tailor my psychological treatment with individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), couples, and families to each person's unique situation. I utilize a variety of different treatment approaches, depending on the problems presented, ranging from cognitive-behavioral, insight, family systems, to supportive reality therapy.
I have been in professional psychological practice since 1979, been married many years, raised 2 children and shared in raising 3 step-children, so I have many years of clinical and personal experience on which to draw. However, I am always learning and growing, and enjoy sharing the journey of self-discovery with my clients/patients. I tailor my psychological treatment with individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), couples, and families to each person's unique situation. I utilize a variety of different treatment approaches, depending on the problems presented, ranging from cognitive-behavioral, insight, family systems, to supportive reality therapy.
George Mack
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37901
Greetings, I'm Dr. Mack. After a fulfilling stint in manufacturing, I transitioned to a career where I could harness my innate gift for aiding others. While my practice encompasses a broad spectrum of psychological concerns, my primary focus lies in addressing sexual trauma, sexual-related issues, pain management, and interpersonal challenges. Armed with a Ph.D. in sexology, a master's in clinical psychology, a diverse array of complementary qualifications beyond the psychology realm and certified as an A.A.S.E.T Certified Sex Therapists. , I bring a multifaceted approach to therapy.
Greetings, I'm Dr. Mack. After a fulfilling stint in manufacturing, I transitioned to a career where I could harness my innate gift for aiding others. While my practice encompasses a broad spectrum of psychological concerns, my primary focus lies in addressing sexual trauma, sexual-related issues, pain management, and interpersonal challenges. Armed with a Ph.D. in sexology, a master's in clinical psychology, a diverse array of complementary qualifications beyond the psychology realm and certified as an A.A.S.E.T Certified Sex Therapists. , I bring a multifaceted approach to therapy.
Camille Omnes
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909 (Online Only)
Are you feeling trapped in certain areas of your life? Do you struggle to comprehend your own inner thoughts and navigate through challenging situations? If that's the case, therapy provides a safe haven for you to delve into these areas and gain clarity for what lies ahead. Together, we will delve deep into the amalgamation of your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and patterns, untangling the intricacies that define your identity. Through this journey, we will strive for profound comprehension and stronger connections, reshaping how you perceive yourself, interact with others, and engage with the world around you.
Are you feeling trapped in certain areas of your life? Do you struggle to comprehend your own inner thoughts and navigate through challenging situations? If that's the case, therapy provides a safe haven for you to delve into these areas and gain clarity for what lies ahead. Together, we will delve deep into the amalgamation of your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and patterns, untangling the intricacies that define your identity. Through this journey, we will strive for profound comprehension and stronger connections, reshaping how you perceive yourself, interact with others, and engage with the world around you.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.