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Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Samantha Pesterfield

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)

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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
10434 Jackson Oaks Way Knoxville, TN 37922

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Samantha Pesterfield helps adolescents and adults in Tennessee build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and find effective strategies for navigating life’s challenges. At LifeStance Health, she provides individualized therapy that empowers patients to better understand themselves, manage symptoms, and strengthen relationships. Her compassionate and collaborative approach creates a supportive space where patients can feel safe to explore their concerns and work toward lasting growth.
Samantha works with teens and young adults, as well as individuals through adulthood, addressing challenges that often arise during pivotal life stages. She offers specialized support for patients managing anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping them develop healthier coping skills and a renewed sense of confidence.
By tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each person, she ensures that care is both meaningful and practical. Her clinical focus also includes treating conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, and women’s issues.
Take the first step to help. Call Samantha Pesterfield now - (865) 420-4926

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

10434 Jackson Oaks Way

Knoxville, TN 37922 map

(865) 420-4926
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Samantha Pesterfield
Let's Connect (865) 420-4926
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

10434 Jackson Oaks Way

Knoxville, TN 37922 map

(865) 420-4926
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Samantha Pesterfield

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna-Medicare
  • Beacon-Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centivo
  • Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
  • Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medi
  • ComPsych
  • Curative
  • Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
  • Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana-Medicare
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Railroad Medicare-Medicare
  • Sana Benefits
  • Sana Benefits-Medicare
  • TELUS Health (BHS)
  • TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
  • Tricare East (Humana Military)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare-EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare-VA Community
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (865) 420-4926
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (865) 420-4926

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Tennessee / 16187 Supervised by Nicola Bone (Tennessee / 4975) Samantha Pesterfield
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University Of Tennessee, MS, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University Of Tennessee, Knoxville BS / 2022
  • Degree/Diploma from Roane State Community College AS / 2020
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Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (865) 420-4926
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (865) 420-4926

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • School Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (865) 420-4926
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (865) 420-4926

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

I also speak

English

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (865) 420-4926
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (865) 420-4926

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

10434 Jackson Oaks Way

Knoxville, TN 37922

(865) 420-4926

Nearby Areas

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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (865) 420-4926
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Samantha Pesterfield, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Samantha Pesterfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (865) 420-4926