Therapists in Alcoa, TN
Not accepting new clients
Alison Johnston Mistak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently unable to take new clients. Seeing a counselor doesn't mean you are "crazy" or weak. We all have times in our lives when we feel stuck and need help in getting ourselves or our family out of the patterns that aren't working for us. I strive to provide a personal, comfortable experience for my clients where they can learn to utilize their own strengths to develop the life and relationships they want. I hope to help people gain a better understanding of how their thoughts and experiences are influencing their emotions and provide practical feedback to guide you towards the life you want.
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Alcoa, TN 37701 Not accepting new clients
Meghan Rasnake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
First of all, there is nothing wrong with you, okay? You are inherently whole and worthy just as you are. You are so much more than what has happened to you or what you are struggling with right now. Even if it feels like that’s all you can think about, there are time-tested tools we can use to get you or your child back to living the life you want to live. I am passionate about ending the cycle of generational anxiety and trauma by guiding parents through the landmines of their past and supporting children and families to become more connected and more present with each other. I would love to work with you if…
Patricia Wharton, LADAC2
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADACII
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you need a Substance Abuse Disorder Assessment or Alcohol & Drug Education/Counseling as required by the court or your work place, I can help with that also. If you are a parent who is fearful about your child's choices, I am here to help. In any of these situations, think of me as a professional who has been in the field for 18 years. I am equipped to help reduce your suffering just by offering you understanding, compassion, knowledge and guidance.
Katrise Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Breaking the stigma of mental health begins by choosing to be healthy for yourself. Trusting someone is difficult, especially when struggling with mental health, because it makes us feel vulnerable. Please know vulnerability is not a weakness. My passion is helping, including creating a comfortable space that allows individuals to be their authentic selves. We all have a story that includes various experiences. I enjoy helping individuals to gain an understanding of their stories to provide them with clarity and empowerment. My experience includes domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Shawn Helvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA, WFR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with men of all ages who are trying to find their path. Feeling lost, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious in your day-to-day life can mean you are on the cusp of a life transition which can be a great opportunity. I help clients work through the areas where they struggle, whether they involve personal, school, relational, or career challenges. I believe that once you identify what you want and know what stands in your way and how to overcome it, you are more motivated to work toward your goals.
Emma Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hi there! I specialize in working with adults who have had difficult relationship experiences throughout their lives. Maybe you had a difficult childhood. Maybe you struggle with your current romantic relationship. Maybe you have a difficult time trusting yourself or others. Maybe your relationship is struggling to survive the impact of old wounds. Maybe you do not know how to find relief from the pain of the past.
Hannah Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
"I don't need to talk about it." This may be what you have always believed, but life keeps happening and now you don't know what else to do. "It" could be that you feel like no one has ever really understood you or accepted you as you are. "It" could be something hurtful or traumatic that happened to you. "It" might be a relationship with someone you really love, but you just can't seem to make it work. "It" could also be the shame you feel after turning to substances or addictive behaviors to fill the emptiness. At some point, everything that used to work stops working and you wonder if you will ever be happy again.
Not accepting new clients
Jesse Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CCH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to help you find your true self and the ideal path for your life. Oftentimes, our true selves and paths get buried under the hurt from the past, the auto-pilot of the present, and the fears of the future. Together, we will address that which holds you back from your true self and path. I will support you as you explore thoughts, experiences, patterns, beliefs, and emotions; and together we will find and identify your inner strength so that you can feel more grounded and rooted in the person you want to become.
Stuart Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, MHSP, NCC, MACE
Verified
Verified
The heart is naturally designed to heal from the hurts we suffer. However, when we are overwhelmed by painful events, especially in our childhoods (or other times of increased vulnerability), we can become much more susceptible to embracing lies or cognitive distortions. This is because we are meaning makers and we desire to make sense of the physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse we suffer and hope to prevent further injury. However, unchecked, these cognitive distortions, comingled with our pain, can prevent our hearts from healing, result in hypervigilance, over generalizations, and thus the compounding of our suffering.
Waitlist for new clients
Shannon McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
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Stacia Chaplin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
With years of experience serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. Some of these have consisted of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, substance abuse, trauma, and family conflict. Laurell K. Hamilton states "There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds". These wounds can develop from both our environmental influences or even within our own minds. Sometimes these wounds can be ignored for weeks, months, years, and even between generations.
Amanda Matthews Teeter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Now Accepting New Clients! Have you found yourself thinking "something has to change"? I think we all have from time to time. Whether you are struggling with stress associated with life changes, trouble managing anxiety or depression, relationship challenges, grief, or persistent mental illness; I am here to walk beside you in your journey to wellness. I offer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to get to know one another and explore the best individualized methods to reaching your goals.
Not accepting new clients
Wimberly Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come to our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go we have begun our real journey. - Wendell Berry
Luda Wilner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
If you are feeling stuck, hopeless, experiencing lack of motivation, feeling disconnected and isolated from the world and your relationships, I want to support you in regaining trust in yourself, others and in life. I am a trauma certified therapist holding a certificate in trauma treatment from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I support clients through building skills for coping with PTSD symptoms, life stressors and triggers that may impact effective daily functioning and self esteem.
Andrea Leigh Clapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
Verified
My goal is to provide my clients with a safe non-judgemental space to grow emotionally. Together we are able to create individual unique plans that allow individuals and families to function in their desired capacity.
Stephanie McClanahan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
As a mental health therapist, I enjoy working with individual adults and teenagers, as well couples. I want to help provide space for people to heal and improve their lives, and I work toward this by viewing each client as unique individuals and tailoring counseling to fit their goals and needs. I particularly enjoying working with people who are working to resolve trauma and issues with emotional regulation.
Samantha Ramsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Now accepting new clients! Do you want to deepen your existing relationships? Are you afraid to share your feelings with your loved ones? Do recent events leave you scared of the future? Do you want to reduce your anxiety and depression, and improve the lives of your family, children or community? A satisfying relationship could be the key to your mental and physical health. If you identify as a black sheep, creative, caregiver, helpless romantic, highly sensitive person, hippie, living with chronic pain or illness, people-pleaser, or perfectionist you will benefit most from a relational approach to therapy.
Maria Milo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is pivotal to a beneficial and meaningful experience in therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change and the strongest predictor of treatment success. My international education encouraged me to adopt a flexible, curious, and inclusive perspective on the factors that contribute to one's identity and difficulties (e.g., religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to support clients' introspective journeys, exploration of identities, and understanding of the self, others, and the world.
Kelley Neufeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kelley has extensive experience in working with individuals coping with caregiver fatigue, personal/professional burnout, anticipatory grief/loss, bereavement/complicated grief, life transitions, navigation of complex family and relational dynamics, coping with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and developing effective communication and self-care skills. Kelley has experience in working with specialty subpopulations to include geriatrics, couples, families, military and first responders, and those dealing with chronic and terminal illness.
Gray Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provided individual therapy only - no couples counseling. I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 9 years of serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. I tend to focus on the whole body and its connections. I understand counseling as growth, much in the same way a tree grows. In counseling we honor our roots, noting where we came from while stretching our branches high and reaching for what we wish to become.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.