Depression Therapists in Knoxville, TN
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Christen Compton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Life can be incredibly challenging and isolating. During the daily struggle, we forget that we need validation and support to keep pressing forward. We also do not realize how our past experiences affect our functioning. Sometimes we need external support as well as a compassionate, supportive approach to help us endure and overcome hardships. Regardless of what you're experiencing, you need safe people. Whether you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, trauma, or substance use, I would like to support you in your journey and provide that safety.
Angela Masini
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Do you find yourself in internal arguments with your inner critic or feel so pressured by should’s that being stressed has become the norm? Do you miss your former, more alive self or notice that feelings you had hoped were resolved continue to generate painful memories? Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors - irritable outbursts, addictions, or indecisiveness? Or missing intimacy and positive communication with your spouse or partner? Though there is no "typical client", resolving these concerns or decreasing symptoms of anxiety,
depression
, or PTSD, are frequent reasons reported by my clients when they come to therapy.
Connie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Connie helps her clients address their symptoms of anxiety and
depression
, substance abuse issues, grief and loss counseling, life skills development, stress-reduction, and anger management.
Connie welcomes challenges in her work with clients, and values every unique perspective offered through the process of counseling. She has been in the field of counseling and social services for over 20 years. Connie has worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, and families.
Lydia Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I myself am someone who has come to manage my own chronic
depression
and anxiety, and this has instilled a passion for working with these issues.
I believe that your therapist is not the expert on your life, goals, and aspirations, but rather a mental health partner who comes alongside you to help you navigate life's struggles and celebrate life's joys. You may be facing the deepest lows of
depression
, the rollercoaster of anxiety, or any range of mental health struggles, but I believe there is hope for your future and would be honored to join you in your journey to finding and actualizing that future.
Carrie Joy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ADS
Verified
Having studied integrative mental health, Carrie offers many holistic options to help overcome
depression
, anxiety, and addiction, such as meditation, Acupuncture Detoxification, holistic sleep hygiene, nutrition, and exercise.
Carrie's background and training is in Substance Abuse and Integrative Mental Health Counseling, and is a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. After a very rewarding and joyful career of raising five children, Carrie discovered her passion for psychology, counseling, and the clients she has been honored to work with. Nothing is quite as rewarding as watching a client during an "aha" moment or hearing about a particularly difficult challenge successfully overcome. Nothing touches the soul quite as much as someone trusting you with their deepest of pains.
Desiree Dawn Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Maybe you're used to feeling like you could accomplish anything, but now you're not so sure. Maybe you have struggled with
depressed
mood or anxiety for a long time. Perhaps some event in your life has really turned things upside down. I want to help you change your relationship with your feelings, connect to your own values, recognize your own strengths, and live a rich and meaningful life. Whether the issue is large or small, I help individuals define and meet their goals for emotional wellness.
Katie Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Have you experienced a trauma in your life which you are finding to be difficult to cope with? Are you noticing your past wounds are impacting who you are today? Moving forward after a traumatic event can be difficult. I aim to provide my clients with a secure and accepting environment. My ideal client would come to session ready to process difficult things while they curl up on my couch and feel at home in my office space. Although I have seen clients of all ages and diagnoses, I feel the most comfortable with preteen, teenage, and adult aged clients who are currently experiencing PTSD, anxiety, and/or
depression
.
Shannon McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
Do you ever feel a little anxious,
depressed
or restless without quite knowing why? Maybe you know your role as a mom, dad, student, professional, etc.
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
Angela Obear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I specialize in working with issues of grief and loss, trauma, abuse, life transition, guilt, shame, family conflict, relationship conflict, mood disorders, anxiety and
depression
, and codependency, etc.
The decision to come to counseling is an important step and I understand that participation in counseling is an incredibly brave act. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for you as we work together to find solutions, relief, and balance in your life. Through my own experiences in counseling and in counseling others, I have come to believe that hope, redemption, acceptance, and inner peace can become a part of every person's story. My approach to counseling is collaborative, holistic, and interactive.
Jaima Beth Walton
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Knoxville, TN. I am passionate about clinical work and appreciate the opportunity to join with children, families, and adults in therapy to help them overcome current challenges and plan for future success. My areas of interest include working with teens and adults presenting with concerns related to anxiety,
depression
, and trauma. I also enjoy working with parents of young children (2 to 7 years old) to improve challenging behavioral difficulties.
Grace Frazier
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
I work primarily with adolescents, college students, and young adults. I specialize in anxiety,
depression
, eating disorders, family issues, and dealing with life's difficult transitions. I view it as an honor to walk alongside others through pain in their journey toward growth and healing.
Kristin N Lewis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
****not currently able to accept new patients**** I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 13 years' experience in the field. Throughout my training and career, I have enjoyed working with clients who have struggled with a variety of concerns, including trauma,
depression
, anxiety, substance use, and problems with relationships. I see therapy as a safe place to learn to manage difficult emotions and overcome challenging situations.
Mallory Casevechia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
My experience in mental health has led to work with individuals in areas not limited to
depression
, anxiety, addiction and trauma.
Have you ever played the game of Life? The board game with the cars and pegs, where you spin the wheel and try to live your best life with all the twists and turns that come with it. I believe we are all driving our little cars around on this journey, and sometimes we need an extra passenger to help us along the way. Whether you need guidance in decision making, a companion to drive away fear and loneliness, or confidence to take control of your life, sometimes we all need that passenger peg. Whatever point in this "game of life" you might be at, I want to join you and help you reach your goals.
Amy Canfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified
Amy has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and interpersonal violence, and she understands the complexity of these experiences. Amy also has experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, relationship issues, anxiety and
depression
, in addition to adjusting to life changes.
Amber Fortenberry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Do you struggle with anxiety,
depression
, or wonder where you “fit in?” Do you struggle getting out of bed, have trouble falling sleep, or find yourself crying or “blowing up” more often? You may be feeling isolated from your friends and family, or have a difficult time reaching out to your social supports. Maybe you are often feeling emotionally exhausted and mentally drained by routines that you used to accomplish with ease. Are you struggling to adapt to the increasingly chaotic world around you, or are you feeling a sense of loss for the life you had before the pandemic?
Whitney R Biggs
Counselor, MA, LPC-, MHSP
Verified
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.
Noelle Gould Robinette
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Noelle is a mental health therapist who provides individual therapy at her practice with Haven. She enjoys helping individuals work through a variety of issues, including
depression
, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, identity formation, body image & physical wellness, grief & loss, and substance use. Noelle has a particular passion in working with student athletes, where she draws from both her mental health training and personal experience as a competitive collegiate athlete.
Mindful Health and Healing Therapy Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Candice-MSW, LCSW, BCD specializes in life transitions,
depression
management, anxiety management, trauma/PTSD, women's health issues, relationships and mindfulness meditation classes.
Life can bring so many challenges, often at the same time. Finding your way through is often lonely, hard work. Asking for help can be daunting; however, when you do, you create space to find peace and restoration even in the most painful circumstances. I am here to facilitate healing alongside you. I offer treatment approaches that incorporate both evidence-based clinical practices as well as current trends in mindfulness and wellness.
Shaun E. Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
I am trained and I specialize in working with individuals struggling with
depression
and anxiety.
My mission is to make a difference through empowering and supporting others to live more fulfilling lives. Making these changes can be difficult, and my goal is to work with you to help you work through challenging feelings, decide what you need, and how to best achieve this. My approach to counseling is individualized to help you find what works best for you and your life. I work with adults and use an evidenced based approach to ensure the integrity of my work, and focus on providing a nonjudgmental atmosphere to promote self-reflection and growth.
Ashley Peery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with
depression
, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, significant life changes, and crisis intervention.
Life can be full of pain, struggle, unforeseen tragedy, and heartache. But I believe that everyone has a right to happiness in their lives and have dedicated my life to helping others attain that! Whether it is something unexpected or something you have struggled with for years, there is always hope for change. By reaching out for help through therapy you are proving to yourself that you are capable of change. Seeking help can be scary and I am passionate about doing my best to make the experience comforting, welcoming, empathetic, and nonjudgmental.
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Depression Therapists
Depressive disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities. Depression is not a passing blue mood, which almost everyone experiences from time to time, but a complex mind/body illness that interferes with everyday functioning. It not only darkens one's outlook, it is commonly marked by sleep problems and changes in energy levels and appetite. It alters the structure and function of nerve cells so that it disrupts the way the brain processes information and interprets experience.
Despite feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, depression is a treatable condition. It can be treated with psychotherapy by depression therapists in Knoxville. As with many illnesses, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
Psychotherapy addresses the thinking patterns that precipitate depression, and studies show that it prevents recurrence. Drug therapy is often helpful in relieving symptoms, such as severe anxiety, so that people can engage in meaningful psychotherapy.
Despite feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, depression is a treatable condition. It can be treated with psychotherapy by depression therapists in Knoxville. As with many illnesses, the earlier treatment begins, the more effective it can be and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
Psychotherapy addresses the thinking patterns that precipitate depression, and studies show that it prevents recurrence. Drug therapy is often helpful in relieving symptoms, such as severe anxiety, so that people can engage in meaningful psychotherapy.