Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Nicola has experience in life coaching, social work supervision, and working with individuals and couples who have wrestled with pain inflicted by trauma, chronic and/or life-threatening diseases, grief/loss, anxiety depression and the slow perpetual build up of life stress. Self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion and building connections with others are just a few of the life skills that Nicola is passionate about helping others explore. If you find yourself trying to navigate a life-changing diagnosis or life altering situation- you don't have to do it alone.
Nicola has experience in life coaching, social work supervision, and working with individuals and couples who have wrestled with pain inflicted by trauma, chronic and/or life-threatening diseases, grief/loss, anxiety depression and the slow perpetual build up of life stress. Self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion and building connections with others are just a few of the life skills that Nicola is passionate about helping others explore. If you find yourself trying to navigate a life-changing diagnosis or life altering situation- you don't have to do it alone.
Healing begins with knowing you're not alone. I'm passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are navigating complex experiences tied to grief, trauma, life transitions, identity, and relationships. I'm here to provide a safe, warm, and affirming environment where clients feel empowered to unpack life's hardships and explore where they want to go next.
Healing begins with knowing you're not alone. I'm passionate about working with teenagers and adults who are navigating complex experiences tied to grief, trauma, life transitions, identity, and relationships. I'm here to provide a safe, warm, and affirming environment where clients feel empowered to unpack life's hardships and explore where they want to go next.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients build emotional regulation, improve relationships, and strengthen resilience
Melissa Ogle helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Tennessee navigate complex emotional and life challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a supportive environment where clients can feel understood while developing practical skills for lasting change.Melissa Ogle helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Tennessee navigate complex emotional and life challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy for con
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients build emotional regulation, improve relationships, and strengthen resilience
Melissa Ogle helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Tennessee navigate complex emotional and life challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a supportive environment where clients can feel understood while developing practical skills for lasting change.Melissa Ogle helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Tennessee navigate complex emotional and life challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy for con
Nina attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and her PhD in Counselor Education, with a graduate certificate in grief, loss, and trauma. Nina is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Mental Health Service Provider, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Tennessee. Nina is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor.
Nina attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and her PhD in Counselor Education, with a graduate certificate in grief, loss, and trauma. Nina is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Mental Health Service Provider, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Tennessee. Nina is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, a Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor.
Haven Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMFT, NCC
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
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.
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.
Self- acceptance can be a painful process, and yet it is the way we can commit to improving our quality of life and relationships.
Unable to accept new clients. Working with college students and young adults is a passion of mine. And yet the transitions of emerging adulthood also parallel experiences that can face any adult at any age. We can always explore what lessons we were taught and which beliefs we want to retain. It is never too late to disrupt a problematic pattern or shift our lives to be more in line with what we truly value. Sometimes the changes we need are basic, all we need are resources. Other times, it is truly a complicated mess. Regardless of where you are, I believe that everyone deserves access to a safe space to start meeting your needs.
Self- acceptance can be a painful process, and yet it is the way we can commit to improving our quality of life and relationships.
Unable to accept new clients. Working with college students and young adults is a passion of mine. And yet the transitions of emerging adulthood also parallel experiences that can face any adult at any age. We can always explore what lessons we were taught and which beliefs we want to retain. It is never too late to disrupt a problematic pattern or shift our lives to be more in line with what we truly value. Sometimes the changes we need are basic, all we need are resources. Other times, it is truly a complicated mess. Regardless of where you are, I believe that everyone deserves access to a safe space to start meeting your needs.
Taylor Stutts is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. Taylor loves to help people learn about their emotions and how they can positively express themselves and their emotions in a safe and healthy way. In her free time, Taylor loves to be outside whether it’s going for a walk or hiking. She loves to spend time with family. She loves to read and is in a book club She loves to go on adventures with her husband and son.
Taylor Stutts is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. Taylor loves to help people learn about their emotions and how they can positively express themselves and their emotions in a safe and healthy way. In her free time, Taylor loves to be outside whether it’s going for a walk or hiking. She loves to spend time with family. She loves to read and is in a book club She loves to go on adventures with her husband and son.
Drawing from CBT, ACT, EFT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based practices, I work alongside you to better understand your experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build the life you want to live.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Life can be heavy, whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or a major life transition. You might be a teenager struggling to make sense of a confusing world, or an adult who has been carrying things alone for too long. Whatever brings you here, you are looking for a safe, compassionate space where you feel understood and supported. You believe things can be different, and you are ready to take that first step.
Drawing from CBT, ACT, EFT, SFBT, and mindfulness-based practices, I work alongside you to better understand your experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build the life you want to live.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Life can be heavy, whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or a major life transition. You might be a teenager struggling to make sense of a confusing world, or an adult who has been carrying things alone for too long. Whatever brings you here, you are looking for a safe, compassionate space where you feel understood and supported. You believe things can be different, and you are ready to take that first step.
Counseling Approaches I Use:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Targeted support for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Build emotional regulation and coping skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Break unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT): Create meaningful change through values-based living
I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped to move toward your goals.
Issues I can help you with:
PTSD and trauma
Depression and anxiety
Addiction concerns
Life transitions
Parent/child relationship challenges
Exploring core values and life goals
Christian faith concerns
Counseling Approaches I Use:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Targeted support for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Build emotional regulation and coping skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Break unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT): Create meaningful change through values-based living
I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you feel heard, supported, and equipped to move toward your goals.
Issues I can help you with:
PTSD and trauma
Depression and anxiety
Addiction concerns
Life transitions
Parent/child relationship challenges
Exploring core values and life goals
Christian faith concerns
Hannah Taylor helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental health concerns with compassion and clinical skill. She provides therapy to individuals and families across Tennessee through LifeStance Health, offering a supportive, structured space where patients can feel understood while working toward meaningful change. Her approach balances warmth with evidence-based care, helping clients build insight, resilience, and practical tools for everyday life.Hannah Taylor helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental heal
Hannah Taylor helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental health concerns with compassion and clinical skill. She provides therapy to individuals and families across Tennessee through LifeStance Health, offering a supportive, structured space where patients can feel understood while working toward meaningful change. Her approach balances warmth with evidence-based care, helping clients build insight, resilience, and practical tools for everyday life.Hannah Taylor helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and mental heal
She incorporates evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices, while offering additional therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs
Darla Greene helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Tennessee build healthier coping skills, improve emotional balance, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy in a supportive and structured environment, helping clients work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma while fostering long-term resilience and well-being. With a thoughtful and individualized approach, Darla partners with each client to better understand patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to distress.Darla Greene helps children, adolescents, teens,
She incorporates evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices, while offering additional therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs
Darla Greene helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Tennessee build healthier coping skills, improve emotional balance, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy in a supportive and structured environment, helping clients work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma while fostering long-term resilience and well-being. With a thoughtful and individualized approach, Darla partners with each client to better understand patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to distress.Darla Greene helps children, adolescents, teens,
Sarah J Lord
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
I know that change can be hard, and that making the decision to call a therapist is difficult. I believe that we are all capable and deserving of living our best life, and that feeling safe and supported makes it easier to make those changes. Life can be messy, and I am here to help. I have a passion for helping others, and am grateful I get to be a part of that change process. I utilize an individual approach to meet the needs of each client, and want each client to feel heard, valued, and understood.
I know that change can be hard, and that making the decision to call a therapist is difficult. I believe that we are all capable and deserving of living our best life, and that feeling safe and supported makes it easier to make those changes. Life can be messy, and I am here to help. I have a passion for helping others, and am grateful I get to be a part of that change process. I utilize an individual approach to meet the needs of each client, and want each client to feel heard, valued, and understood.
I frequently draw on acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), somatic (mind-body), mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches.
Do you find yourself getting in your own way? I specialize in working with athletes and clients with ADHD and anxiety who are dealing with burnout, perfectionism, life transitions, identity questions, and/or disordered eating. As a practitioner with ADHD, I value creating a safe space for neurodivergent clients to work with someone who has a unique understanding of the barriers that we face when trying to heal. As a former professional athlete and mental performance specialist, I love helping athletes break out of the performance-anxiety pressure cooker to re-connect with their joy, motivation, and focus.
I frequently draw on acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), somatic (mind-body), mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches.
Do you find yourself getting in your own way? I specialize in working with athletes and clients with ADHD and anxiety who are dealing with burnout, perfectionism, life transitions, identity questions, and/or disordered eating. As a practitioner with ADHD, I value creating a safe space for neurodivergent clients to work with someone who has a unique understanding of the barriers that we face when trying to heal. As a former professional athlete and mental performance specialist, I love helping athletes break out of the performance-anxiety pressure cooker to re-connect with their joy, motivation, and focus.
He utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches.
He is well-versed in family therapy and case management, and his work with couples and men’s issues highlights his commitment to addressing relational challenges and midlife transitions. His approach is designed to help clients understand their experiences and develop strategies to improve their mental well-being.He is well-versed in family therapy and case
He utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches.
He is well-versed in family therapy and case management, and his work with couples and men’s issues highlights his commitment to addressing relational challenges and midlife transitions. His approach is designed to help clients understand their experiences and develop strategies to improve their mental well-being.He is well-versed in family therapy and case
You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list.
My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths 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, what you've been through or how much money you have there's ALWAYS hope! Finances should NEVER stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching. I am located near Fulton High School.
You can START therapy THIS week! You don't have to get on anybody's waiting list.
My first priority is to relate to each person or couple as unique. Everyone has strengths 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, what you've been through or how much money you have there's ALWAYS hope! Finances should NEVER stand between you & getting really good counseling or coaching. I am located near Fulton High School.
Being a human can be hard. While we have the capacity to experience great joy, the human experience also contains anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of pain. I work to foster a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore and process difficult experiences while also empowering clients with tools to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life with more confidence and ease. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to counseling to help clients both gain self-understanding and achieve measurable symptom relief. I utilize EMDR and other evidence-based modalities to support clients in achieving their goals.
Being a human can be hard. While we have the capacity to experience great joy, the human experience also contains anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of pain. I work to foster a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore and process difficult experiences while also empowering clients with tools to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life with more confidence and ease. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to counseling to help clients both gain self-understanding and achieve measurable symptom relief. I utilize EMDR and other evidence-based modalities to support clients in achieving their goals.
When we know something needs to change, it can feel overwhelming. Where do we even start? Some problems can feel so daunting that no matter how much we want to change without the right tools it may feel hopeless. My therapeutic practice, which has been informed by my neuropsychological work, focuses on adults and older adults mitigating life transitions. This therapeutic collaboration may focus on various medical and behavioral health conditions, or a change that has impacted your life in a significant way.
When we know something needs to change, it can feel overwhelming. Where do we even start? Some problems can feel so daunting that no matter how much we want to change without the right tools it may feel hopeless. My therapeutic practice, which has been informed by my neuropsychological work, focuses on adults and older adults mitigating life transitions. This therapeutic collaboration may focus on various medical and behavioral health conditions, or a change that has impacted your life in a significant way.
He primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy which focuses on the development of psychological flexibility utilizing strategies including mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action.
His interests include working with individuals (18-65y/o) struggling with obstacles to living a meaningful and engaged life. During his career, he has provided services in both outpatient and inpatient settings treating a broad range of presenting problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
He primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy which focuses on the development of psychological flexibility utilizing strategies including mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action.
His interests include working with individuals (18-65y/o) struggling with obstacles to living a meaningful and engaged life. During his career, he has provided services in both outpatient and inpatient settings treating a broad range of presenting problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
Creekside Counseling + Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
While the past cannot be changed, healing creates the possibility of shifting how those experiences live within you and impact your present life. At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other evidence-based approaches to help teens and adults heal from trauma, other distressing events, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we will explore patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Our goal is to support meaningful change that helps you shift long-standing patterns and feel more present and connected in your life.
While the past cannot be changed, healing creates the possibility of shifting how those experiences live within you and impact your present life. At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other evidence-based approaches to help teens and adults heal from trauma, other distressing events, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we will explore patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Our goal is to support meaningful change that helps you shift long-standing patterns and feel more present and connected in your life.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
I enjoy working with people young and old. I enjoy the one on one as well as family sessions. I love helping people reach their potential, their goals, etc. Be it young or old, youth or elderly. It's also a pleasure to me to get to meet new people and learn who they are.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.