Therapists for Adults in Knoxville, TN
Margo McClish
LCSW Associate , MFA, MSW, LCSWA
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a collaborative space for adolescents and adults who are ready to take steps toward change.
Whether you are struggling with mental health issues, your identity, or just need someone to talk to, I believe help should be non-judgmental and accessible to everyone. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, high school and college students, people of all spiritual or religious beliefs (including people without religious beliefs), and self-identified “people-pleasers.”
I offer a collaborative space for adolescents and adults who are ready to take steps toward change.
Whether you are struggling with mental health issues, your identity, or just need someone to talk to, I believe help should be non-judgmental and accessible to everyone. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, high school and college students, people of all spiritual or religious beliefs (including people without religious beliefs), and self-identified “people-pleasers.”
Edna Clark, LCSW, helps adults and seniors in Tennessee navigate life's challenges with compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
Edna is especially passionate about helping women manage issues unique to their experiences. She provides thoughtful, supportive care for postpartum depression and anxiety, women's health concerns, and the emotional toll of managing chronic medical conditions.
Edna Clark, LCSW, helps adults and seniors in Tennessee navigate life's challenges with compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
Edna is especially passionate about helping women manage issues unique to their experiences. She provides thoughtful, supportive care for postpartum depression and anxiety, women's health concerns, and the emotional toll of managing chronic medical conditions.
My goal is to use an integrative approach in therapy, collaborating with you to help you get the most out of the process. I often combine person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to support your growth while keeping the focus on you. Through a cognitive behavioral lens, we can explore the behaviors that may have hindered you so far and work toward creating meaningful change in your life.
My goal is to use an integrative approach in therapy, collaborating with you to help you get the most out of the process. I often combine person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to support your growth while keeping the focus on you. Through a cognitive behavioral lens, we can explore the behaviors that may have hindered you so far and work toward creating meaningful change in your life.
Many of my clients also have a lot of knowledge about both themselves and mental health and still find themselves stuck in the same patterns. I am a big nerd about human behavior and I want to get curious with you to break out of these cycles. I especially love helping individuals, couples, and families improve their communication, reconnect, and build healthier relationships. I also have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, and gender and sexuality issues.
Many of my clients also have a lot of knowledge about both themselves and mental health and still find themselves stuck in the same patterns. I am a big nerd about human behavior and I want to get curious with you to break out of these cycles. I especially love helping individuals, couples, and families improve their communication, reconnect, and build healthier relationships. I also have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, and gender and sexuality issues.
Often times life can be confusing and uncertain which may often cause the simplest daily tasks to feel unmanageable. We can experience stress, anxiety, and withdrawal from friends or family, etc. As a therapist, I want to encourage and help you reach your fullest potential, however that may look.
Often times life can be confusing and uncertain which may often cause the simplest daily tasks to feel unmanageable. We can experience stress, anxiety, and withdrawal from friends or family, etc. As a therapist, I want to encourage and help you reach your fullest potential, however that may look.
I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. I did my training in Houston, Texas, where I lived for 24 years. I've been in practice for over 15 years. I am a strong Christian. But I only do Christian counseling when asked to do so. I am very LGBT friendly. I believe everybody deserves dignity and respect. We could all use a little help sometimes. I work best with people who are open to feedback and able to discuss concerns without judgment or reserve.
I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. I did my training in Houston, Texas, where I lived for 24 years. I've been in practice for over 15 years. I am a strong Christian. But I only do Christian counseling when asked to do so. I am very LGBT friendly. I believe everybody deserves dignity and respect. We could all use a little help sometimes. I work best with people who are open to feedback and able to discuss concerns without judgment or reserve.
As a LCSW Therapist and mom, I specialize in the perinatal population. Through my own parenting experiences I have leaned on the village available to me at the time. My village has included my family, friends, midwives, other moms, older moms, and therapists as well. I truly believe that we were not meant to do this alone and strive to be an integral part of the village for others. I am available throughout the state for Telehealth therapy.
As a LCSW Therapist and mom, I specialize in the perinatal population. Through my own parenting experiences I have leaned on the village available to me at the time. My village has included my family, friends, midwives, other moms, older moms, and therapists as well. I truly believe that we were not meant to do this alone and strive to be an integral part of the village for others. I am available throughout the state for Telehealth therapy.
I am a graduate clinician of Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. With over seven years of hands-on experience in the mental health field, I have a diverse background of care working with ages 2+. My experiences include military, first responders, military/first responder spouses, family/couples conflict, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and family systems–focused support.
I am a graduate clinician of Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. With over seven years of hands-on experience in the mental health field, I have a diverse background of care working with ages 2+. My experiences include military, first responders, military/first responder spouses, family/couples conflict, trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, and family systems–focused support.
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 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.
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 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.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
I can now provide ADHD assessments for both children and adults.
Please note: I am currently accepting clients for ADHD Assessment only
When you feel like you are sinking, it's hard to believe you can get your head above water. It would be my privilege to help you re-discover your own resiliency and strength. I believe in having a client-centered approach to treatment as YOU are an expert on YOU. I believe with the right support and tools, everyone has the ability to heal. Please note: phone number listed routes to my office not my work cell.
I can now provide ADHD assessments for both children and adults.
Please note: I am currently accepting clients for ADHD Assessment only
When you feel like you are sinking, it's hard to believe you can get your head above water. It would be my privilege to help you re-discover your own resiliency and strength. I believe in having a client-centered approach to treatment as YOU are an expert on YOU. I believe with the right support and tools, everyone has the ability to heal. Please note: phone number listed routes to my office not my work cell.
I believe that with enough stress anyone could become overwhelmed and need help re-grouping. My goal is to help clients identify and access strengths as well as learn new coping skills to have happier relationships; increased self-esteem; and a more fulfilling life. I have experience with all types of clients and issues ranging from adjustment problems (primarily relationships and work) to more complex issues including depression, anxiety, grief, and unresolved childhood abuse.
I believe that with enough stress anyone could become overwhelmed and need help re-grouping. My goal is to help clients identify and access strengths as well as learn new coping skills to have happier relationships; increased self-esteem; and a more fulfilling life. I have experience with all types of clients and issues ranging from adjustment problems (primarily relationships and work) to more complex issues including depression, anxiety, grief, and unresolved childhood abuse.
I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with AuDHD and those who seek transformation.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki. EMDR allows you to process through trauma or grief, or get to the bottom of depression or anxiety in a much shorter time frame than talk therapy alone. Reiki shortens the length of time in therapy overall and softens the hard bits along the way.
I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with AuDHD and those who seek transformation.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki. EMDR allows you to process through trauma or grief, or get to the bottom of depression or anxiety in a much shorter time frame than talk therapy alone. Reiki shortens the length of time in therapy overall and softens the hard bits along the way.
I have had the honor of working with many persons who have struggled with anxiety, depression, and incompletely processed traumatic memory content for many years. Many have expressed an interest in approaching their work from a faith based perspective. I would be honored to help you explore the possibility of us working together. Simply call our office today and the office staff can help you explore next steps.
I have had the honor of working with many persons who have struggled with anxiety, depression, and incompletely processed traumatic memory content for many years. Many have expressed an interest in approaching their work from a faith based perspective. I would be honored to help you explore the possibility of us working together. Simply call our office today and the office staff can help you explore next steps.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in couples communication/conflict, depression, anxiety, anger, and religious trauma.
I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in couples communication/conflict, depression, anxiety, anger, and religious trauma.
I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
I am Deborah Hill, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience working with clients. I have worked with many people struggling to make their lives better in some way. The specific challenge clients bring to our session together varies: relationships, parenting, loss/grief, addictions, sexual abuse/assault, or the stress military personnel and their families experience, to name a few. The reasons clients make an appointment are varied, but all clients want something better, less pain, less struggle, and more hope.
I am Deborah Hill, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience working with clients. I have worked with many people struggling to make their lives better in some way. The specific challenge clients bring to our session together varies: relationships, parenting, loss/grief, addictions, sexual abuse/assault, or the stress military personnel and their families experience, to name a few. The reasons clients make an appointment are varied, but all clients want something better, less pain, less struggle, and more hope.
Accepting new clients on a case by case basis-contact me to see if schedules are compatible and if we're a good fit to work together. I work to cultivate a space where people feel valued for the multifaceted identities they hold and where nonjudgmental curiosity welcomes difficult, messy questions that seem to arise simply from being alive. I especially enjoy working with folks who are seeking Intersectionality affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent affirming care
Accepting new clients on a case by case basis-contact me to see if schedules are compatible and if we're a good fit to work together. I work to cultivate a space where people feel valued for the multifaceted identities they hold and where nonjudgmental curiosity welcomes difficult, messy questions that seem to arise simply from being alive. I especially enjoy working with folks who are seeking Intersectionality affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent affirming care
Hi, I'm Stephanie and I specialize in providing a place of safety and trust as I help individuals heal who feel stuck in cycles of hopelessness, pain, despair, and trauma.
I am also help couples find deeper healing and connection in relationships after cycles of conflict, mistrust, and brokenness.
If this sounds like you, I would be honored to connect. With over 15 years of working with individuals, couples, and families, I have witnessed many move from hopelessness to hope, pain to healing, and despair to freedom. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
Hi, I'm Stephanie and I specialize in providing a place of safety and trust as I help individuals heal who feel stuck in cycles of hopelessness, pain, despair, and trauma.
I am also help couples find deeper healing and connection in relationships after cycles of conflict, mistrust, and brokenness.
If this sounds like you, I would be honored to connect. With over 15 years of working with individuals, couples, and families, I have witnessed many move from hopelessness to hope, pain to healing, and despair to freedom. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming. We all need someone to listen and guide us from time to time. I specialize in working with couples, individuals and families. I provide a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment that will allow the emotional support you need as we work together, through whatever issues you are facing.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming. We all need someone to listen and guide us from time to time. I specialize in working with couples, individuals and families. I provide a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment that will allow the emotional support you need as we work together, through whatever issues you are facing.
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
My clients often are experiencing a life that feels without meaning and control. A life that is filled with chronic stress. This stress results from conflict in our relationships and multiple roles in life. At other times,this stress is residue from unresolved life events that have depleted the ability to see through a lens of love. Life then naturally becomes driven by fear. If you are seeking to learn a way to create a life that feels worth living, despite any circumstance. I can teach you the way. The majority of my clients are experiencing anxiety, anger and depression in their daily life.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.