Couples Counseling Therapists in Knoxville, TN

The Counseling relationship is a professional alliance wherein the counselor assists the client in personal exploration for the improvement of their well being and resolution of identified problems. Through exploration of one’s personal interplay of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and beliefs, I believe people have the ability to gain self-awareness and understanding of their social context that can lead to self-actualization. I take a holistic approach that considers the wellness and level of functioning of the client across their many roles and conflicts.

Therapy is a passion that I feel so lucky to have found. I learn with and from every client I see. While I have experience with many populations, I am most knowledgeable with assisting victims of domestic violence, children struggling with depression/anxiety, and individuals who have experience with addiction. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to face their fears, build a therapeutic relationship , and improve their overall quality of life. I believe that regardless of what you have achieved, you deserve the life you are willing to create for yourself. I currently see ages 13 and up.

"I don't need to talk about it." This may be what you have always believed, but life keeps happening and now you don't know what else to do. "It" could be that you feel like no one has ever really understood you or accepted you as you are. "It" could be something hurtful or traumatic that happened to you. "It" might be a relationship with someone you really love, but you just can't seem to make it work. "It" could also be the shame you feel after turning to substances or addictive behaviors to fill the emptiness. At some point, everything that used to work stops working and you wonder if you will ever be happy again.

I help Gen-Xers, millennials, and college students struggling with a sense of disconnection and loneliness to reawaken your authentic self and find deeper meaning and purpose in life. I adapt specific intervention tools to the individual needs of each client. I do this by working on a collaborative path with you to develop a stronger and healthier sense of self, make peace with your inner critic, and find confidence and hope to reconnect with others. I am licensed in 4 states, convenient for those who travel frequently, have multiple residences, and college students who attend school in a different state than their home.

Not accepting clients at this time! Seeking help can be scary, but the decision to initiate therapy is an important step. Often, we struggle in silence, feeling alone, overwhelmed with depression & anxiety.

I am a licensed professional social worker/therapist trained in EMDR trauma therapy, specializing in teens, young adults, couples and families.

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.

My main clinical focus is on sexual concerns and sexuality including gender identity, sexual orientation, mismatched libidos, ED and more. I provide a non-judgmental environment for people who identify as LGBTQ+, poly, nonmonogamous and kink to explore their concerns within the context of their lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience, I find it rewarding to work with clients to address their concerns whether it be a common problem of living, concerns with their sexuality/sex life, relationship issues, a mental health disorder or any combination of the above.

I help women who are passionate about finding their most authentic selves, and possess a deep desire to live a life that's a true reflection of who they are and their values. Women are finding new ways of living everyday, but change is often scary, especially when we lack a working template of the ways we want to show up different. We want a life that leaves us feeling fulfilled, rather than empty. Inspired rather than soulless. To live a life driven by purpose and passion. Working together, we'll explore how to break free from learned toxic relationship patterns, unhealthy societal expectations, and outdated gender roles.

My main focus in therapy is to build and maintain a strong therapeutic relationship , through which the person can grow to understand themselves in a deeper and more robust way. As such, the person can expect to engage in a detailed exploration of their conscious and unconscious lives. This exploration is aimed at the person growing to experience themselves, others, and their life in a way that is personally more meaningful, authentic and satisfying.

Anne has worked with a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, personality, crisis prevention, anger management, and problems related to abuse and neglect. Anne has provided services to individuals, couples , groups, and families in both community and private practice, as well as inpatient and outpatient settings. Anne is dedicated to providing the best care possible, she uses various techniques such as; Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused, client-centered, and schema therapy.

Does it feel like you and your spouse are having the same fight over and over again? These recurring disagreements often provide little resolution, leaving us feeling misunderstood and disconnected. This relationship dynamic is not only frustrating, it starts to impact our own individual happiness and health. I assist couples by helping them step back and view their own relationship dynamic in a way that brings about their true voice and intentions in the moments of anger, blame, disconnection and withdrawal. In this way, each partner can begin to hear and experience one another in a way that builds intimacy, connection and hope.

We all differ in meaningful ways, and therefore, therapy is different with each person. With careful, non-judgmental, and respectful listening, I hope you will feel deeply understood and hopeful, and we will be able to work together in a genuine, collaborative way. I work with adults with different difficulties and emotional struggles like depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, relationship issues, LGBT, cancer, life transitions and losses. Being of an international background and past military service, I value diversity and am deeply attuned to your unique background (cultural, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation) and its effect on your individuality.

"All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world." - Fred Rogers. My passion is to help others find that value. Most of my focus is with those struggling with depression, anxiety, relational concerns, concerns with sexual health, and stress of life. I am a licensed counselor who works with clients from adolescence to adults, working with individuals, couples , and families.

With over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples , and families of all ages, I offer a nonjudgmental space for growth and healing. My specialties include eating disorders, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions (college, divorce, LGBTQ+), and parent/child relationships. I use different therapy approaches such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, compassion, as well as a non-traditional therapy called Acceptance and Integration Training (AAIT is trademarked and founded by Melanie McGhee, LCSW.).

I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I work with clients who are struggling with sexually compulsive and addictive behaviors including compulsive porn use, infidelity, sexual aversions, and other problematic behaviors. I do not discriminate against any person who comes seeking help with sexual problems. Rather, I offer a non-judgmental, empirically-based approach to help work through and resolve behaviors. If you have any questions about whether or not a compulsion or addiction is present, I would be happy to assess those behaviors and provide recommendations.

I offer a non-judgmental space where we will work together, &, with patience, accomplish the change that you want in your life. There is nothing more rewarding for me than identifying the strengths in the individuals that I work with &, ultimately, witnessing their transformations. I have specialized training & experience in Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and grief therapy. If you are grieving, I know that you need to be heard & validated; you need someone willing to be with you in your pain, & who will not attempt to fix the unfixable.