Anxiety Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Amanda Matthews Teeter
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, C-DBT
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909
Waitlist for new clients
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 have 6 years of experience treating mental health struggles in inpatient care settings to community-based practice. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, but have experience working with individuals of all ages. I believe the basis of a successful therapeutic experience lies in the relationship formed with the client and client motivation to change.
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 have 6 years of experience treating mental health struggles in inpatient care settings to community-based practice. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, but have experience working with individuals of all ages. I believe the basis of a successful therapeutic experience lies in the relationship formed with the client and client motivation to change.
I focus my work on children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life stressors such as depression, anxiety, and identity.
I work with each client to meet their individual needs and tailor their sessions to their unique life experiences. My counseling approach is to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard and supported throughout whatever life has thrown their way.
I focus my work on children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life stressors such as depression, anxiety, and identity.
I work with each client to meet their individual needs and tailor their sessions to their unique life experiences. My counseling approach is to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard and supported throughout whatever life has thrown their way.
Maybe anxiety or depression has become the background noise of your life, old experiences keep resurfacing in your relationships, or you are carrying thoughts you have never felt safe saying to anyone.
Because no two people are the same, I tailor treatment instead of relying on one model. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy for the couples I see.
Maybe anxiety or depression has become the background noise of your life, old experiences keep resurfacing in your relationships, or you are carrying thoughts you have never felt safe saying to anyone.
Because no two people are the same, I tailor treatment instead of relying on one model. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy for the couples I see.
My approach to therapy puts you at the center of an evidence-based, empowering, and active approach to wellness.
My goals for us are to develop a shared understanding of what you wish to accomplish and collaboratively create a plan that will best leverage your strengths, preferences, and potential.
My approach to therapy puts you at the center of an evidence-based, empowering, and active approach to wellness.
My goals for us are to develop a shared understanding of what you wish to accomplish and collaboratively create a plan that will best leverage your strengths, preferences, and potential.
My approach also integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and supportive, personalized guidance to help you gain control, reduce anxiety, and reclaim your freedom.
You can’t shut your mind off.
The same intrusive thought keeps hitting—violent, sexual, blasphemous, or just completely out of character—and no matter how hard you try to push it away, it comes back stronger. You question what it means about you. You replay it, analyze it, check your feelings, look for certainty… and still feel no relief. Maybe you’re constantly asking, “What if this thought is real?” or “What if I’m becoming someone I don’t want to be?”
You’re exhausted, stuck in your own head, and starting to lose trust in yourself.
My approach also integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and supportive, personalized guidance to help you gain control, reduce anxiety, and reclaim your freedom.
You can’t shut your mind off.
The same intrusive thought keeps hitting—violent, sexual, blasphemous, or just completely out of character—and no matter how hard you try to push it away, it comes back stronger. You question what it means about you. You replay it, analyze it, check your feelings, look for certainty… and still feel no relief. Maybe you’re constantly asking, “What if this thought is real?” or “What if I’m becoming someone I don’t want to be?”
You’re exhausted, stuck in your own head, and starting to lose trust in yourself.
I have worked with people through anxiety, depression, existential angst, identity formation, communication issues, children, adolescents, couples, and groups.
In our first session, I will talk to you about myself in the counseling process. Then I'll ask questions about your background and what you want to work on in the counseling process. As we talk about what you want to work on we will be developing the goals for the counseling process.
I have worked with people through anxiety, depression, existential angst, identity formation, communication issues, children, adolescents, couples, and groups.
In our first session, I will talk to you about myself in the counseling process. Then I'll ask questions about your background and what you want to work on in the counseling process. As we talk about what you want to work on we will be developing the goals for the counseling process.
Are you anxious?
I am an LCSW with over a decade of experience in crisis intervention and anger management counseling. Additionally, I have practiced and taught meditation, breathwork, visualization, and stress inoculation for two decades. I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy focused on realigning thoughts and instilling peace in the mind.
Are you anxious?
I am an LCSW with over a decade of experience in crisis intervention and anger management counseling. Additionally, I have practiced and taught meditation, breathwork, visualization, and stress inoculation for two decades. I offer a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy focused on realigning thoughts and instilling peace in the mind.
This can often take the form of depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
My communication style is calm and understanding, with an amount of humor mixed in. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
This can often take the form of depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
My communication style is calm and understanding, with an amount of humor mixed in. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
Life is a natural ebb and flow. However, when we get stuck in the ebb we can begin to develop patterns of being that do not serve our physical and emotional wellbeing; this can be a difficult place from which to emerge. The decision to seek guidance during these times is a bold act of self-compassion. We have incredible internal resources and an inherent capacity for healing. My role is to help guide clients back to connection with their authentic selves and others through the process of curious exploration, loving-kindness, and present moment awareness.
Life is a natural ebb and flow. However, when we get stuck in the ebb we can begin to develop patterns of being that do not serve our physical and emotional wellbeing; this can be a difficult place from which to emerge. The decision to seek guidance during these times is a bold act of self-compassion. We have incredible internal resources and an inherent capacity for healing. My role is to help guide clients back to connection with their authentic selves and others through the process of curious exploration, loving-kindness, and present moment awareness.
I support middle aged and older adults through trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for middle aged and older adults and facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I integrate EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to foster healing, resilience, and lasting change.
I support middle aged and older adults through trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for middle aged and older adults and facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I integrate EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to foster healing, resilience, and lasting change.
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.
My approach is trauma-informed, authentic, and fueled by curiosity. I will support you with compassion and understanding while also challenging you to learn and grow at your own pace. In our work together, we'll help you uncover the "why" behind your patterns and learn tools to regulate your nervous system and become more present in your daily life.
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.
My approach is trauma-informed, authentic, and fueled by curiosity. I will support you with compassion and understanding while also challenging you to learn and grow at your own pace. In our work together, we'll help you uncover the "why" behind your patterns and learn tools to regulate your nervous system and become more present in your daily life.
I help people who chronically feel overwhelmed by fear, guilt, and disappointment.
You've been stuck in a loop of intrusive thoughts, self-destructive patterns, and unanswered questions about why you keep doing this or why your life feels this way. The confusion and guilt about what "could/should have been" might be overwhelming. Each days it feel like things are getting worse, and the life you want seems further away. Let's bring the life you want, the true joy you want, back into focus and talk about your next steps.
I help people who chronically feel overwhelmed by fear, guilt, and disappointment.
You've been stuck in a loop of intrusive thoughts, self-destructive patterns, and unanswered questions about why you keep doing this or why your life feels this way. The confusion and guilt about what "could/should have been" might be overwhelming. Each days it feel like things are getting worse, and the life you want seems further away. Let's bring the life you want, the true joy you want, back into focus and talk about your next steps.
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms.
We are centered in trauma-informed and evidence based practices. We enjoy working with people managing anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, significant family dysfunction, life transitions and struggles with stress management. Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms.
We are centered in trauma-informed and evidence based practices. We enjoy working with people managing anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, significant family dysfunction, life transitions and struggles with stress management. Our clinicians provide services using EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, PCIT, CPP, AAIT and EFT modalities.
Fear, anxiety, grief, and depression are emotions that we all experience.
I work to build trusting, safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships, using the core principles and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. I use a strengths-based person-centered perspective because what we focus on will expand.
Fear, anxiety, grief, and depression are emotions that we all experience.
I work to build trusting, safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships, using the core principles and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. I use a strengths-based person-centered perspective because what we focus on will expand.
I have particular interest and training in trauma recovery, anxiety, and family/relationship stress.
Being human is hard. It’s messy. And it can feel totally overwhelming at times. However, when we learn to give voice to these inner experiences, they start to become more manageable. We begin to realize the feelings and symptoms we experience aren’t random, they’re telling us something. As your therapist, I can help you learn how to better connect with, understand, and express painful emotions, while also providing tools to help you cope. Through it all, I will offer you compassion, warmth, empathy - maybe even a well timed curse word if necessary. I’ll bring my whole authentic self to the therapy room and invite you to do the same.
I have particular interest and training in trauma recovery, anxiety, and family/relationship stress.
Being human is hard. It’s messy. And it can feel totally overwhelming at times. However, when we learn to give voice to these inner experiences, they start to become more manageable. We begin to realize the feelings and symptoms we experience aren’t random, they’re telling us something. As your therapist, I can help you learn how to better connect with, understand, and express painful emotions, while also providing tools to help you cope. Through it all, I will offer you compassion, warmth, empathy - maybe even a well timed curse word if necessary. I’ll bring my whole authentic self to the therapy room and invite you to do the same.
Elizabeth A Woodward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, ATR-P
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD.
That's where I come in. I use a variety of modalities (Expressive Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, Talk Therapy, and more) primarily paired with Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) to help clients identify the ways they can accomplish the desired changes. However, I am flexible and can incorporate other theories if CBT does not work for a given client.
Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD.
That's where I come in. I use a variety of modalities (Expressive Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, Talk Therapy, and more) primarily paired with Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) to help clients identify the ways they can accomplish the desired changes. However, I am flexible and can incorporate other theories if CBT does not work for a given client.
She provides therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive environment where clients can build coping skills, improve emotional balance, and move toward lasting wellness.
Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions while developing practical strategies for change.
She provides therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive environment where clients can build coping skills, improve emotional balance, and move toward lasting wellness.
Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions while developing practical strategies for change.
Katie Singer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2016. Katie received her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Katie enjoys working with clients to overcome the “stuck” feeling that often accompanies experiencing trauma and mental health difficulties. Katie firmly believes that each person is an expert of their own experience and takes a collaborative trauma-informed approach in therapy. She provides a space to help individuals feel more empowered to overcome the difficulties of life and to help people thrive in the present.
Katie Singer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2016. Katie received her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Katie enjoys working with clients to overcome the “stuck” feeling that often accompanies experiencing trauma and mental health difficulties. Katie firmly believes that each person is an expert of their own experience and takes a collaborative trauma-informed approach in therapy. She provides a space to help individuals feel more empowered to overcome the difficulties of life and to help people thrive in the present.
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
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.Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acc
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
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.Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acc
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.