Adults Therapists in Knoxville, TN
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Whitney R Biggs
Counselor, MA, LPC-, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
They are learning to manage their emotions, which can be experienced more intensely than
adults
.
It takes courage to do what you are doing, and I commend you for taking the first step. Fear, anxiety, grief, and depression are emotions that we all experience. They aren’t unusual, but at times they can feel like a runaway train, stealing your thoughts, time, energy and happiness. I work together with my clients on managing and regulating these overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and help them to draw from their own strength to live a life that’s purposeful and fulfilling according to their values. You are the expert on you, and I will be there to give insight, feedback, and offer new perspectives and coping skills.

Chris Driscoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Although most of my clients are
adults
, a specialty of mine is working with adolescents.
People tell me that I’m easy to talk to. But I don’t just listen. I help you find out how the ways you are thinking or interacting are causing you problems, and I offer observations and possible solutions. You and I collaborate to figure out what solutions may fit for you, and how to make them work in your life. Together we build an understanding of what you are going through, and together we tackle the issues. Rather than relying on manualized “copy and paste” therapeutic approaches, my suggestions and observations are based on an in-depth understanding of you and your situation.
Waitlist for new clients

Alexa Borrows
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating
adults
with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
Waitlist for new clients

Ann O'Connor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have worked with students at UTK,
adults
through mental health centers, members of two churches and the local community in my practice.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with low energy or emotional ups and downs? Have events in the past few years resulted in unexpected losses or transitions? Life can be challenging and the most resilient person can sometimes struggle. I will help you explore your needs for therapy and will aim every session toward your personal goals. While I celebrate diversity and welcome all clients, I integrate faith-based principles with sound psychological strategies for those interested in exploring these issues.

Jess V. Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, TLPC, MHSP, MEd, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hey there, thanks for clicking my page! I'm Jess, I prefer they/them pronouns, and I'm passionate about providing affirming, competent and ethical care to the clients that I see. My clinical focus is anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and the demographics of my clients are mainly
adults
in the LGBTQIA+ community. Clients that have the most success with me come into therapy with an open heart and open mind, and engage with me in a collaboration for their overall health and mental wellbeing. These clients are willing to try new things but are also not afraid to tell me if something is not working.
Not accepting new clients

Kourtni Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with teens and
adults
with trauma, anxiety, and identity issues.
/ / / I am NOT accepting new clients at this time due to beginning maternity leave in June 2022. I will be completely unavailable during my leave and will not be returning until Summer 2023. Thank you for your understanding. / / / You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is sleep. Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long.
Not accepting new clients

Linn A Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with
adults
and adolescents.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, or as if life is out of balance? This is the case for many people. Stress and trauma can affect us in many ways leading to difficulty with medical and emotional well-being. Reaching out for support is the first step in the change process, empowering us with the skills to overcome life's challenges. It is important to me to provide you with a safe, relaxing, and non-judgmental space while assisting you in your journey to learn coping strategies and grow as an individual, family, or couple.

Elizabeth Bullard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
I am a mental health therapist who provides individual therapy in the Knoxville area or through Telehealth. Seeing my role as a great privilege, I seek to understand each client holistically by considering the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person to assess underlying issues. I love work with adolescents and
adults
experiencing the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, religious/spiritual issues, codependency, family conflict, grief, self-esteem issues, and other difficulties pertaining to life transitions.

Jenni Freemyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jenni loves working with children, adolescents,
adults
, couples, and families. She sees clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational-stress, and other mental health issues. Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma. She is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Brainspotting, which she uses to help clients process through trauma. She has a certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She also has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

Sharon Britt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Sharon is a mental health services provider that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to helping others with over 30 years of experience. She’s served clients in a variety of community and mental health settings such as agency outpatient, private practice and those coming from residential settings. Sharon has enjoyed working with adolescents,
adults
and families. She also has extensive experience within the foster care and adoption system.
Waitlist for new clients

Amanda Whichard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with
adults
and adolescents, specializing with women in their 20's-40's.
You may find you're walking through a difficult season of life. But whether you feel sad, stuck, anxious, lost, afraid or just tired of trying to figure things out on your own; I really love the process of walking with people through difficult transitions or as they are stepping into new changes in their lives. I am passionate in working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, are who are in the middle of life transitions (such as grief, loss of pet/dream/job, moving), and/or are working through their mental health wellbeing in the context of work and career.

Down To Earth Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for treating
adults
and adolescents who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms through outpatient therapy sessions and medication management. We are rooted in EMDR, CBT and DBT treatment modalities. We have a "down to earth" approach to therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Matthew Gumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, LCMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Matthew Gumb brings years of deep and varied experience in his counseling work with
adults
, children, and adolescents. Working to help individuals and families that suffer with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, inattentive/impulsive behavior, as well as other issues. He has worked in settings such as residential treatment, as an intensive in-home therapist, and a mental health counselor and practice training manager for a large psychotherapy group. Matthew’s theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Existentialism, Person-Centered, and Reality Therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Jillian Creswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with challenges related to daily stressors, past trauma or life transitions? Are you the parent of a child who is struggling with emotional or behavioral difficulties? I understand that change can be scary, and I am here to help clients through this process. I am passionate about my work with young
adults
, children and adolescents, and often utilize play therapy and creative interventions for my clients. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework.

Isaac Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Aaron Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Aaron and I’m grateful you stopped to look for a moment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with children, teens,
adults
, and families. I have over a decade experience in working with families and children. I have helped several families and individuals to find a better quality of life, tackle deep issues, and overcome trauma keeping them from living life.
Not accepting new clients

Hannah Kristian Monarch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with a range of clients and issues, but specialize in dissociation and complex trauma in addition to work with teens, young
adults
, and the LGBTQIA+ community. My biggest strengths as a counselor are my empathy and open-mindedness. I meet clients where they are at, tailoring our work to your preferences and needs, whether you would benefit most from talk therapy, skill building, trauma processing, or a combination of these. This supports building individualized treatment plans and applying creative, validating techniques.
Not accepting new clients

Doug Tyler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I welcome your interest in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. I am an experienced therapist and analyst with
adults
of all ages, and I address a wide variety of issues and problems. This range includes: relationships, job stress, and issues of more depth such as depression, anxiety, anger, and conflicts around spirituality and/or trauma. I imagine you are considering or seeking someone to talk with because of some dissatisfaction in your life. The process I use begins with us exploring the problem(s) you currently experience. This inevitably leads us to uncovering and exploring the maladaptive patterns in your life.

Bojana Staley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I work with
adults
who struggle with (C)PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, impulsive behavior, and interpersonal conflict.
I am deeply committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges so that you can be free of emotional pain and find meaning and purpose in life. I am dedicated to helping you form deeper and more meaningful relationships with yourself and others while fostering openhearted awareness and increasing self-integrity. When working with me, you can be sure that your well-being is of utmost importance and that you will be treated with respect, care, and compassion. You will find that my office is a space free of judgment where you will always feel comfortable and welcome.

Marci M Breedlove
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I've worked with college students, survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence,
adults
with ADHD, couples, and individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
Everyone wants to be themselves, to be “seen,” and to be valued for their uniqueness. We’re wired to need safe and affirming relationships and connection with others. When we’re struggling, it’s usually because something has gotten in the way of these things - not because we’re somehow "defective" or "flawed." I value authenticity, and strive to help clients feel and honor emotions that may seem “wrong" or unacceptable.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, 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, 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.