Chronic Pain Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I specialize in helping clients recover from anxiety and panic, resolve depression, and navigate the complexities of chronic pain.
Since what happened, you haven’t quite felt like yourself. You may find yourself on edge, overwhelmed by emotions, struggling to concentrate, or caught off guard by memories, images, or sensations from the past. Even when life looks fine from the outside, your nervous system may still feel like it’s waiting for something bad to happen. The effects of trauma can linger for years, leaving peace and a sense of safety feeling far away.
I specialize in helping clients recover from anxiety and panic, resolve depression, and navigate the complexities of chronic pain.
Since what happened, you haven’t quite felt like yourself. You may find yourself on edge, overwhelmed by emotions, struggling to concentrate, or caught off guard by memories, images, or sensations from the past. Even when life looks fine from the outside, your nervous system may still feel like it’s waiting for something bad to happen. The effects of trauma can linger for years, leaving peace and a sense of safety feeling far away.
I helps adults with chronic pain, persistent symptoms, and chronic illness reduce the ways their symptoms limit their lives and get back to doing more of what matters to them.
I have specialized training in the treatment of chronic pain, persistent symptoms, and complex chronic illness, including back pain, POTS, EDS, dysautonomia, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, CRPS, migraines, and many more. I also offer Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an approach that helps retrain the brain's response to persistent pain and reduce fear and avoidance.
I helps adults with chronic pain, persistent symptoms, and chronic illness reduce the ways their symptoms limit their lives and get back to doing more of what matters to them.
I have specialized training in the treatment of chronic pain, persistent symptoms, and complex chronic illness, including back pain, POTS, EDS, dysautonomia, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, CRPS, migraines, and many more. I also offer Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an approach that helps retrain the brain's response to persistent pain and reduce fear and avoidance.
Difficulty making decisions? Are you having trouble sleeping but still struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking the future but also worried about the past? Reliving traumatic experiences or flashbacks? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who can commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand your stressors because I have managed some of them myself, and my training also qualifies me to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and support based on your specific circumstances and needs.
Difficulty making decisions? Are you having trouble sleeping but still struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking the future but also worried about the past? Reliving traumatic experiences or flashbacks? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who can commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand your stressors because I have managed some of them myself, and my training also qualifies me to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and support based on your specific circumstances and needs.
Or they may be a person living with chronic pain whose family just doesn’t get what they’re going through.
I help people navigate pain, burnout, and difficult conversations—especially impaired professionals and those feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. I offer behavioral pain management, family education, and support for licensed practitioners working to restore purpose and retain their careers.
Or they may be a person living with chronic pain whose family just doesn’t get what they’re going through.
I help people navigate pain, burnout, and difficult conversations—especially impaired professionals and those feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. I offer behavioral pain management, family education, and support for licensed practitioners working to restore purpose and retain their careers.
Healing begins when we can understand ourselves and one another. I help individuals, couples, and families shine a compassionate light on their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of relating to find new possibilities beyond the habitual survival strategies that have helped you to defend against stress and trauma. Therapy can give you the tools and awareness to make the changes that you want to make while you learn to experience a greater sense of safety and resilience, recover from difficult experiences, find more acceptance, get your needs met with more clarity, balance connection with boundaries, and live life with greater meaning.
Healing begins when we can understand ourselves and one another. I help individuals, couples, and families shine a compassionate light on their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of relating to find new possibilities beyond the habitual survival strategies that have helped you to defend against stress and trauma. Therapy can give you the tools and awareness to make the changes that you want to make while you learn to experience a greater sense of safety and resilience, recover from difficult experiences, find more acceptance, get your needs met with more clarity, balance connection with boundaries, and live life with greater meaning.
Do you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, or relationship issues that leave you feeling stuck and disconnected from your own needs? Maybe your past, anxiety or depression weigh you down so heavily that you feel unsure how to move forward and enjoy life.
Many of the clients I work with are tired of overthinking, carrying the weight of others' expectations and the pressure to keep it all together, or are lost in a pattern of behavior that no longer serves them. Together, we explore and process emotions and experiences that may be impacting your current relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being.
Do you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, or relationship issues that leave you feeling stuck and disconnected from your own needs? Maybe your past, anxiety or depression weigh you down so heavily that you feel unsure how to move forward and enjoy life.
Many of the clients I work with are tired of overthinking, carrying the weight of others' expectations and the pressure to keep it all together, or are lost in a pattern of behavior that no longer serves them. Together, we explore and process emotions and experiences that may be impacting your current relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being.
Within Holistic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
That isn’t to say that this journey will always be easy, you will have to work at it and learn how to feel pain in order to overcome it, but you can and we are here to support and guide you along the way.
We create a personally tailored combination of tools that will work specifically for you. Pulling from techniques that may include: EMDR, somatic and depth psychology, neurobiology, meditation, Jungian sand tray, parts work, and spirituality or religion to help you heal your brain, body & spirit. Our therapists do their own work, so that they can take you farther. We collaborate with you to use a supportive, and sometimes challenging approach, but at your own pace. We know that relationships tend to be a core part of our health and happiness, so work to increase your inner relationship with yourself and with those around you.
That isn’t to say that this journey will always be easy, you will have to work at it and learn how to feel pain in order to overcome it, but you can and we are here to support and guide you along the way.
We create a personally tailored combination of tools that will work specifically for you. Pulling from techniques that may include: EMDR, somatic and depth psychology, neurobiology, meditation, Jungian sand tray, parts work, and spirituality or religion to help you heal your brain, body & spirit. Our therapists do their own work, so that they can take you farther. We collaborate with you to use a supportive, and sometimes challenging approach, but at your own pace. We know that relationships tend to be a core part of our health and happiness, so work to increase your inner relationship with yourself and with those around you.
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.
Feeling disconnected from those close to you can feel lonely and provoke anxiety. Many people come to counseling feeling stuck and don’t know which way to go. I strive to listen to you to gain a better understanding of your life in a nonjudgmental environment. I work with people of all sexual orientations and genders and aim to create a safe place to allow clients to build more secure and supportive friendships, romantic relationships, as well as a relationship with themselves.
Feeling disconnected from those close to you can feel lonely and provoke anxiety. Many people come to counseling feeling stuck and don’t know which way to go. I strive to listen to you to gain a better understanding of your life in a nonjudgmental environment. I work with people of all sexual orientations and genders and aim to create a safe place to allow clients to build more secure and supportive friendships, romantic relationships, as well as a relationship with themselves.
Hi, I'm Ann Moore, LPC-MHSP. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. I've been a mental health counselor for 6 years working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I've met clients in person and with Telehealth. My clients have wanted help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, panic attacks, substance use addictions, traumatic memories, stress, adjustment to life changes, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, impulsivity, anger problems, and other issues. I've helped them grow, by collaborating with them on goals and objectives for addressing their specific needs.
Hi, I'm Ann Moore, LPC-MHSP. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee. I've been a mental health counselor for 6 years working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I've met clients in person and with Telehealth. My clients have wanted help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, panic attacks, substance use addictions, traumatic memories, stress, adjustment to life changes, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, impulsivity, anger problems, and other issues. I've helped them grow, by collaborating with them on goals and objectives for addressing their specific needs.
Taking the step to consider therapy is AMAZING! Whether you are going through a transitional phase in your life, want to improve your relationship, or simply desire to care for yourself by having a non-judgmental space for your thoughts, I want to be here for you! You know your story better than anyone. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience. It's not about me. We will create a holistic approach together that is as unique as you!
Taking the step to consider therapy is AMAZING! Whether you are going through a transitional phase in your life, want to improve your relationship, or simply desire to care for yourself by having a non-judgmental space for your thoughts, I want to be here for you! You know your story better than anyone. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience. It's not about me. We will create a holistic approach together that is as unique as you!
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
Many are dealing with chronic illness, medical stress, or the effects of trauma and prolonged strain that have taken a toll on both their body and their life.
Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in real life. We slow things down enough to understand the patterns at play, including how stress and trauma show up both emotionally and physically. From there, we focus on helping you respond differently in ways that are realistic and lasting.
Many are dealing with chronic illness, medical stress, or the effects of trauma and prolonged strain that have taken a toll on both their body and their life.
Therapy with me is collaborative and grounded in real life. We slow things down enough to understand the patterns at play, including how stress and trauma show up both emotionally and physically. From there, we focus on helping you respond differently in ways that are realistic and lasting.
Welcome to Mind Body Knox—a supportive wellness community. We stand with you on your journey to wellbeing. We are a group of mental health therapists using research-based approaches to address diverse concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, family transitions, and more. We offer psychtherapy, counseling, and EMDR services both in-person and via telehealth for Tennessee clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive, safe space, affirming LGBTQ+ individuals. We see clients of all ages for individual therapy, as well as couples and families.
Welcome to Mind Body Knox—a supportive wellness community. We stand with you on your journey to wellbeing. We are a group of mental health therapists using research-based approaches to address diverse concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, grief, family transitions, and more. We offer psychtherapy, counseling, and EMDR services both in-person and via telehealth for Tennessee clients. We're committed to creating an inclusive, safe space, affirming LGBTQ+ individuals. We see clients of all ages for individual therapy, as well as couples and families.
I am a health psychologist with more than a decade of experience in diagnosing and treatment planning. I now exclusively provide psychological assessment/evaluation services and consultation for patients who need to figure out "what's going on with me?"
I am a health psychologist with more than a decade of experience in diagnosing and treatment planning. I now exclusively provide psychological assessment/evaluation services and consultation for patients who need to figure out "what's going on with me?"
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.
If you feel overwhelmed with life stress and exhaustion-there's support available. If you are longing for improved health and richer, more authentic connections- take action. Nicola welcomes you to take the next step.
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.
If you feel overwhelmed with life stress and exhaustion-there's support available. If you are longing for improved health and richer, more authentic connections- take action. Nicola welcomes you to take the next step.
Emily Vanderbleek, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified neuropsychologist who helps adults and seniors in Tennessee gain clarity, understanding, and direction through comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing. At LifeStance Health, she provides evaluations that assist in identifying cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that may be impacting daily functioning and overall quality of life. Dr. Vanderbleek specializes in the evaluation of neurological conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.Emily Vanderbleek, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified neuropsychologi
Emily Vanderbleek, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified neuropsychologist who helps adults and seniors in Tennessee gain clarity, understanding, and direction through comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing. At LifeStance Health, she provides evaluations that assist in identifying cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that may be impacting daily functioning and overall quality of life. Dr. Vanderbleek specializes in the evaluation of neurological conditions such as dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.Emily Vanderbleek, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a board-certified neuropsychologi
If you identify as a black sheep, creative, caregiver, helpless romantic, highly sensitive person, hippie, living with chronic pain or illness, people-pleaser, or perfectionist you will benefit most from a relational approach to therapy.
Together we will identify areas of strength and struggle to help you form more meaningful relationships with yourself and others. I will help you attune to your emotions, identify your needs and wishes, and find more effective communication and coping skills. You will be reminded of who you are, and supported through both love and loss.
If you identify as a black sheep, creative, caregiver, helpless romantic, highly sensitive person, hippie, living with chronic pain or illness, people-pleaser, or perfectionist you will benefit most from a relational approach to therapy.
Together we will identify areas of strength and struggle to help you form more meaningful relationships with yourself and others. I will help you attune to your emotions, identify your needs and wishes, and find more effective communication and coping skills. You will be reminded of who you are, and supported through both love and loss.
Elizabeth Daniels is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Tennessee navigate life’s most difficult emotional and behavioral challenges. At LifeStance Health, she provides a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy for children, teens, and adults, creating a safe and inclusive space for personal growth and healing. Whether supporting a young child struggling with emotional regulation or guiding an adult through a major life transition, Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. Elizabeth offers individual, couples, and family therapy with a focus on promoting long-term mental wellness.Elizab
Elizabeth Daniels is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Tennessee navigate life’s most difficult emotional and behavioral challenges. At LifeStance Health, she provides a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy for children, teens, and adults, creating a safe and inclusive space for personal growth and healing. Whether supporting a young child struggling with emotional regulation or guiding an adult through a major life transition, Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. Elizabeth offers individual, couples, and family therapy with a focus on promoting long-term mental wellness.Elizab
Tara Beason helps patients build stability, resilience, and meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Serving clients across Tennessee, she provides a supportive space where teens, young adults, adults, and seniors can address emotional, behavioral, and life transition challenges while developing practical coping skills for long-term wellness. Her clinical approach focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use issues, while also supporting individuals navigating complex life stressors.
Tara Beason helps patients build stability, resilience, and meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Serving clients across Tennessee, she provides a supportive space where teens, young adults, adults, and seniors can address emotional, behavioral, and life transition challenges while developing practical coping skills for long-term wellness. Her clinical approach focuses on treating anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use issues, while also supporting individuals navigating complex life stressors.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.