Therapists in Tennessee

Hi! I'm Jessie, and I'm a therapist in Knoxville. I have been working as a therapist since 2008, and use different treatment modalities and approaches to help my clients in the best way possible. I'm excited for us to work together to come up with the best treatment plan to help you achieve your personal goals!

I have substantial experience working with children and adolescents in the following areas: emotional and behavioral issues, trauma, adoption and foster care issues, grief/loss, learning and developmental disabilities, anger management, family/relational problems, communication and social skills, self-injurious behavior, anxiety and stress management, LGBTQ population, attachment issues, and emerging adult/life transitions.

Welcome, I’m glad you're here! After working in various mental healthcare roles for over 5 years, I am passionate and skilled at providing a judgment-free space where you will be safe to process your stories and challenges. My desire is to support you with openness, acceptance, and curiosity while we work to discover your best self and what you need to thrive. Through self-compassion, we can make changes to create peace and balance in your life, no matter what you’re facing.

I’m passionate about helping teens & adults learn how to welcome & honor their whole selves. If you feel pulled in too many different directions, feel like you’re “never good enough,” feel depleted in your relationships, or struggle to ask for what you want & need, I want to walk alongside you & empower you to reconnect with yourself.

Do you feel you’re on autopilot and just going through the motions? Do you feel lost and unsure of what to do next? Do you feel like emotions and racing thoughts are running your life and you’re not sure how to regain control? You are not alone. Our emotions can feel overwhelming, ruminating thoughts can be tiresome, and impulsive behavior can feel out of our control. My hope is to help you cultivate curiosity to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and identities. I aim to help you clarify your goals and values and explore how to incorporate these into your daily life to reconnect with your true self.

Are you going through a life transition, experiencing stress, and have feelings of anxiety or depression? Or do you struggle with an addiction? Life can be tough and the stress can be difficult deal with. It is not uncommon for this to make us feel isolated, alone, downhearted, and distressed. Imagine if you didn't have to feel this way. It can be a challenge, but people can feel healthy, happy, and "better".

Are you tired of anxiety and depression overrunning your life? Do you want to experience freedom from your traumatic experiences? Are you hoping to break unhealthy patterns and improve your relationships? If so, I would love to work with you! I am Emily, a Licensed Master of Social Work who is passionate about partnering with teens and young adults as they work through experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral concerns, addiction, relationship conflicts and more! What ever struggles you may be facing, I would love to partner with you to navigate it all.

Self-destructive behaviors and impulsivity (like binge eating, substance abuse, or self-harm), low self-esteem, and relationship issues are often signs that you feel lost or stuck in yourself and your life. Young adults and adolescents are especially prone to this kind of struggle and it is common for them to express feeling unheard and misunderstood by people in their lives. Do you feel you are totally lost in life? You are not alone! I would be honored to help you get to know yourself and work to get unstuck so you can live a more fulfilling life!

Welcome! I know starting therapy can be scary and often a thing we find ourselves putting off, but I am here to accompany you on your individualized path to healing. I have been practicing therapy for nearly 5 years now, in a variety of backgrounds, with adults, teenagers, and children. I spent time working with the mobile crisis team in acute psychiatric settings, while also sitting with people in individual and group therapy. I believe that my experiences give me a unique set of tools in which to provide unbiased care to my clients, while focusing heavily on tangible coping skills and identifying targetable goals.

One of my favorite quotes is “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken”. I believe who we are meant to be is rooted and shaped by our life experiences. I’m Carlita Harrington a Florida native who’s a master’s level Clinical Mental health counselor with a specialization in Military Families & Culture. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communications from Tennessee State University and served in the United States Navy for eight years. I take a Rogerian approach to counseling also known as person centered, which is rooted in “helping people find their own best way”.

My passion is helping clients find what works for them. My heart is focused on helping people with substance use issues, self-esteem, and all kinds of relationships. Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in these areas or desiring some kind of change? I would love to help guide you to find alternatives and perspective shifts that can help you tackle your problems with increased confidence and curiosity.

Confiding in someone about your hardest times can be difficult and I am here to help guide you on that path, if you will have me! I wholeheartedly believe that everyone deserves a safe, comfortable space for self exploration. My hope is that you find a space in which you can be curious about yourself and your therapy process. I take an Interpersonal Process approach while also incorporating core concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered approaches. I believe to first start processing, we must build a strong foundation of skills and rapport.

Coming to therapy can be a scary thing. It takes courage, strength, and power to take the steps to go to and actively participate in the ways that you need. Things like trauma, family issues, depression and anxiety, questioning your faith, low self-esteem, and many others can push you to a place of feeling alone and inadequate. You may have had experiences with therapy that make you feel like it doesn't work or that it isn't for you. I would love to be able to join you in your journey, help you process and explore those difficulties, and move toward a better place in your life.

Life can challenge us in the most difficult ways, make us feel lost, hopeless, scared. This is when I come in to help. Through struggles you have held onto for your entire life to events that have just happened, I look to help find paths to peace. I provide empathy and clarity to identify your true self. I believe we all have the capability to thrive and live a meaningful life, no matter the circumstances we have endured. I hope to help you find your path and motivate your journey in a positive way. Let's work together to help achieve your therapeutic goals.

In today’s world, women and girls are faced with unimaginable stressors in everyday life — negative criticism from parents and friends about body image, anxiety and stress regarding world news, and difficulties relating to bullying, communication, and relationship difficulties on social media just to name a few. These everyday issues can trigger depression, anxiety, and trauma — not to mention exacerbate already present mental health issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, or OCD. Our goal is to open up a conversation for women and girls to speak freely and openly about their mental heath in a space that supports women.

Life is like a story! That story has many chapters, where some may not go as expected. My passion is to help people find peace with difficult life chapters. The issues that fill the chapters of life do not have to affect your story negatively. If they have and you are ready to close those chapters, I am here to help. I will listen to your story with the goal of walking through those issues with you. It is time to live your life to the fullest!

I hold an MA in Educational Psychology specializing in Mental Health Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC, MHSP in Tennessee. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for those taking a path toward LPC, MHSP. There are many different therapies, just as there are many different types of individual issues. Therefore, I work with many; however, I believe CBT, DBT, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapies are particularly helpful, especially for those struggling with grief, trauma, behavioral, and long-unaddressed issues.

Are you anxious? Scared? Or, maybe you’re just plain mad? That’s OK! Sometimes life can get overwhelming! When the pressure of life squeezes us, it's easy to respond in fear or anger. But, I want to help you find another path: the path to relaxation, mindfulness, and personal growth!

Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Knoxville, TN. Over the past 12 years I have worked with teens and adults, individuals, groups and families, in wilderness-based programs, schools, and in community agencies. It is my belief that all people possess within themselves the ability to make positive changes in their lives; sometimes they just need help to discover how to do so. My goal is to work alongside you to uncover ways to improve and maintain your mental health, sense of self, and overall well-being. I believe in meeting clients “Where They Are At,” and value and respect the uniqueness of each person.