Addiction Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating the complex journey of addiction recovery, with a strong focus on maintaining their recovery and achieving emotional sobriety.
I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, integrating evidence-based practices like DBT and mindfulness. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating the complex journey of addiction recovery, with a strong focus on maintaining their recovery and achieving emotional sobriety.
I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, integrating evidence-based practices like DBT and mindfulness. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery.
Do you love someone who is caught up in the pain of addiction or mental illness?
At times, the depression, guilt, or shame feels unbearable. I can help you work through those feelings and better yet, I will give you the coping skills you need to get better. When I am upset, I want a coping skill that can help me NOW! I can teach you techniques to help in the moment. These techniques are meant to help people in between therapy sessions.
Do you love someone who is caught up in the pain of addiction or mental illness?
At times, the depression, guilt, or shame feels unbearable. I can help you work through those feelings and better yet, I will give you the coping skills you need to get better. When I am upset, I want a coping skill that can help me NOW! I can teach you techniques to help in the moment. These techniques are meant to help people in between therapy sessions.
My areas of focus include addiction—I've worked in detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs, and served as Clinical Director for two outpatient programs.
I am glad you are here. I'm Marissa, an LCSW with over a decade of clinical experience in mental health. I graduated from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2016 with honors. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in law serving underserved populations, but found it difficult to make the impact I wanted, so I pivoted to this more balanced career. I bring knowledge of modalities like psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and CBT, along with a broad lens on systems from my law background. I am warm, relational, and love seeing my clients make progress. You will have my undivided attention and a safe space in every session.
My areas of focus include addiction—I've worked in detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs, and served as Clinical Director for two outpatient programs.
I am glad you are here. I'm Marissa, an LCSW with over a decade of clinical experience in mental health. I graduated from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2016 with honors. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in law serving underserved populations, but found it difficult to make the impact I wanted, so I pivoted to this more balanced career. I bring knowledge of modalities like psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and CBT, along with a broad lens on systems from my law background. I am warm, relational, and love seeing my clients make progress. You will have my undivided attention and a safe space in every session.
My ideal clients are open & transparent, carrying deep pain they have never shared openly: Complex trauma, addiction & the long rebuild after grief, shame, & exhaustion of holding it altogether for everyone else.
I specialize in complex trauma, addiction recovery, grief, and shame, drawing on somatic and narrative approaches alongside pastoral counseling. I offer individual sessions and men's and women's restoration groups — patient, foundation-first work for those rebuilding after the seasons that changed everything, with faith welcomed when it's part of your story.
My ideal clients are open & transparent, carrying deep pain they have never shared openly: Complex trauma, addiction & the long rebuild after grief, shame, & exhaustion of holding it altogether for everyone else.
I specialize in complex trauma, addiction recovery, grief, and shame, drawing on somatic and narrative approaches alongside pastoral counseling. I offer individual sessions and men's and women's restoration groups — patient, foundation-first work for those rebuilding after the seasons that changed everything, with faith welcomed when it's part of your story.
The areas that I help my clients with are for those dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, low emotional intelligence, addictions (especially sex/porn addiction), personality disorders and trauma.
I am here to help you! I think building trust is probably one of the most important things you need to establish when working with people, especially in therapy. I try to create a space of comfort to talk about uncomfortable things. It is important to know "the why" so I also try to teach and educate you about your issues and why they are happening.
The areas that I help my clients with are for those dealing with anxiety, depression, codependency, low emotional intelligence, addictions (especially sex/porn addiction), personality disorders and trauma.
I am here to help you! I think building trust is probably one of the most important things you need to establish when working with people, especially in therapy. I try to create a space of comfort to talk about uncomfortable things. It is important to know "the why" so I also try to teach and educate you about your issues and why they are happening.
Connections Integrated Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit.
We are passionate about recovery and provide support and education at any stage of the disease and recovery process for individuals, couples, and families. We offer a range of treatment options focusing on the strengths and challenges of each client or family we see. We take a multifaceted approach to healing and focus on integrated and holistic wellness.
Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit.
We are passionate about recovery and provide support and education at any stage of the disease and recovery process for individuals, couples, and families. We offer a range of treatment options focusing on the strengths and challenges of each client or family we see. We take a multifaceted approach to healing and focus on integrated and holistic wellness.
My practice is goal oriented to help people achieve dreams and get "unstuck". I help clients bring their dreams to fruition. I do not believe of years and years of talk that goes nowhere. I am solution focused making sure clients make the best use of their time together. I am dually licensed in New York and Tennessee and highly experienced in producing positive outcomes. We will examine the past, find the stumbling blocks, make peace with them and prevent repetition of patterns that bring misery. I am upbeat, clever and guaranteed to put a smile on your face as we make sense of your life and move you forward!
My practice is goal oriented to help people achieve dreams and get "unstuck". I help clients bring their dreams to fruition. I do not believe of years and years of talk that goes nowhere. I am solution focused making sure clients make the best use of their time together. I am dually licensed in New York and Tennessee and highly experienced in producing positive outcomes. We will examine the past, find the stumbling blocks, make peace with them and prevent repetition of patterns that bring misery. I am upbeat, clever and guaranteed to put a smile on your face as we make sense of your life and move you forward!
I have experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, substance misuse, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+-specific concerns.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns you want to change but aren’t sure how to start?
Maybe you’re dealing with ongoing anxiety or depression, negative thoughts about yourself, or habits that no longer serve you, but despite your best efforts, things don’t seem to shift.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or frustrated with repeating patterns and want practical support to move forward. Therapy with me focuses on helping you understand what’s getting in the way, build on your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.
I have experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, substance misuse, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+-specific concerns.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns you want to change but aren’t sure how to start?
Maybe you’re dealing with ongoing anxiety or depression, negative thoughts about yourself, or habits that no longer serve you, but despite your best efforts, things don’t seem to shift.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or frustrated with repeating patterns and want practical support to move forward. Therapy with me focuses on helping you understand what’s getting in the way, build on your strengths, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.
Life is an ever changing process. Whether it is the people we surround ourselves with, the classes/job we work, or our own physical well-being, few things remain the same. Sometimes, these changes bring on new challenges we feel unprepared to deal with; this past year, the COVID-19 pandemic left several of us feeling alone and ill-equipped for what it brought. In times like these, therapy can be helpful in working through such issues.
Life is an ever changing process. Whether it is the people we surround ourselves with, the classes/job we work, or our own physical well-being, few things remain the same. Sometimes, these changes bring on new challenges we feel unprepared to deal with; this past year, the COVID-19 pandemic left several of us feeling alone and ill-equipped for what it brought. In times like these, therapy can be helpful in working through such issues.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and handling everything by yourself? Maybe you're too stressed, frustrated, and lonely to really enjoy your life. It's tough to maintain motivation when it feels like nothing is getting better, but you know on some level that it doesn't have to be this way. Looking for help can be the first step towards change. I understand how hard it is to deal with these issues, especially if you're used to dealing with things on your own. I want to provide a space where you feel comfortable exploring and addressing these issues at a pace that feels right to you.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and handling everything by yourself? Maybe you're too stressed, frustrated, and lonely to really enjoy your life. It's tough to maintain motivation when it feels like nothing is getting better, but you know on some level that it doesn't have to be this way. Looking for help can be the first step towards change. I understand how hard it is to deal with these issues, especially if you're used to dealing with things on your own. I want to provide a space where you feel comfortable exploring and addressing these issues at a pace that feels right to you.
While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey.
I support growth in recovering from addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma, and I love working with individuals, couples and families around transition issues. I also assist in breaking free of generational patterns that prevent wholehearted, authentic and connected living. Relational recovery and wellness is my purpose.
While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey.
I support growth in recovering from addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma, and I love working with individuals, couples and families around transition issues. I also assist in breaking free of generational patterns that prevent wholehearted, authentic and connected living. Relational recovery and wellness is my purpose.
I prefer to be in the present, listen to the client and partner with them to come up with a plan to meet their unique set of challenges and opportunities, not just just meet short term goals but make therapy a way to teach long term ways of coping that aid in meeting challenges in the future and not dependent on the therapist but through inner strengths that are fostered in therapy as ways to build up self-esteem, cultural pride and self worth.
I prefer to be in the present, listen to the client and partner with them to come up with a plan to meet their unique set of challenges and opportunities, not just just meet short term goals but make therapy a way to teach long term ways of coping that aid in meeting challenges in the future and not dependent on the therapist but through inner strengths that are fostered in therapy as ways to build up self-esteem, cultural pride and self worth.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of needs in community mental health settings.
I earned my doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Lindsey Wilson College, following completion of my master’s degree in counseling. I am trained in trauma-specific approaches, including EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy, and I work with both individuals and couples.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of needs in community mental health settings.
I earned my doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Lindsey Wilson College, following completion of my master’s degree in counseling. I am trained in trauma-specific approaches, including EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy, and I work with both individuals and couples.
Couples where addiction has become the third presence in the marriage.
I work at the intersection of addiction and marriage. Most of my clients are dysregulated, running hot, running scared, or running on empty. We work on calming the nervous system first, then building the life. In person, telehealth, or walk-and-talk.
Couples where addiction has become the third presence in the marriage.
I work at the intersection of addiction and marriage. Most of my clients are dysregulated, running hot, running scared, or running on empty. We work on calming the nervous system first, then building the life. In person, telehealth, or walk-and-talk.
Her areas of clinical focus include depression, anxiety, addiction and behavioral addictions, trauma, grief and loss, sexual identity concerns, premarital and couples counseling, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+ concerns, and childhood disorders.
We believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective counseling. Our therapists work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their individual needs, experiences, values, and goals. We believe clients are the experts on their own lives, and our role is to provide support and evidence-informed tools to move forward.
Her areas of clinical focus include depression, anxiety, addiction and behavioral addictions, trauma, grief and loss, sexual identity concerns, premarital and couples counseling, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ+ concerns, and childhood disorders.
We believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective counseling. Our therapists work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their individual needs, experiences, values, and goals. We believe clients are the experts on their own lives, and our role is to provide support and evidence-informed tools to move forward.
Unresolved traumas can cause addiction and relationship issues.
I specialize in: Traumas are my main area of focus. I am trained in and use two evidence based therapies. Couples Counseling, using a very interactive approach and assignments. Addictions are another area of specialty. Whatever stage of change you are in, I can assist you in the process.
Unresolved traumas can cause addiction and relationship issues.
I specialize in: Traumas are my main area of focus. I am trained in and use two evidence based therapies. Couples Counseling, using a very interactive approach and assignments. Addictions are another area of specialty. Whatever stage of change you are in, I can assist you in the process.
I love to work with people from 20 to 90 whether you need someone to help you walk through a particularly rough patch or have had long term problems with abuse or trauma issues, substance use, depression, anxiety or self-harm.
I have expertise in trauma resolution, addiction and recovery and most mental health concerns. I am EMDR certified, I am a Master Level Alcohol Counselor and I am certified in DBT and CBT. I use a client centered, solution focused and multimodality approach to counseling. I offer a calm and relaxed atmosphere to heal in.
I love to work with people from 20 to 90 whether you need someone to help you walk through a particularly rough patch or have had long term problems with abuse or trauma issues, substance use, depression, anxiety or self-harm.
I have expertise in trauma resolution, addiction and recovery and most mental health concerns. I am EMDR certified, I am a Master Level Alcohol Counselor and I am certified in DBT and CBT. I use a client centered, solution focused and multimodality approach to counseling. I offer a calm and relaxed atmosphere to heal in.
I provide a warm, respectful space where individuals can explore life's challenges and pursue meaningful growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, honesty, and a deep belief in each person's potential for healing and change. I work with clients from all backgrounds and strive to support the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - while offering practical tools and genuine encouragement along the way.
I provide a warm, respectful space where individuals can explore life's challenges and pursue meaningful growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, honesty, and a deep belief in each person's potential for healing and change. I work with clients from all backgrounds and strive to support the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - while offering practical tools and genuine encouragement along the way.
Your value and worth as a person is paramount! Counseling provides an avenue to self-discovery, growth, change, mental/emotional health, and healing. I hope to partner with you in this journey.
Your value and worth as a person is paramount! Counseling provides an avenue to self-discovery, growth, change, mental/emotional health, and healing. I hope to partner with you in this journey.
Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services (CCCS) is a Christian agency whose mission is to provide counseling, assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation, case management, and training. We offer at-risk youth and families a holistic approach to mental, emotional, spiritual and behavioral needs with The Lord Jesus Christ as a support to the evidence-based clinical treatment. The Christian support is only offered when clients are in agreement and is discussed in their consent for treatment.
Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services (CCCS) is a Christian agency whose mission is to provide counseling, assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation, case management, and training. We offer at-risk youth and families a holistic approach to mental, emotional, spiritual and behavioral needs with The Lord Jesus Christ as a support to the evidence-based clinical treatment. The Christian support is only offered when clients are in agreement and is discussed in their consent for treatment.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.