Emotionally Focused Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Dr. Hatton is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his M.S. in experimental psychology and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Georgia Southern University. He completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Student Counseling Center, where he worked as a full-time staff member for 5 years.Dr. Hatton is a generalist who specializes in mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions, religion and spirituality, shyness and social anxiety, stress management, and religious trauma.
Dr. Hatton is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his M.S. in experimental psychology and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Georgia Southern University. He completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Student Counseling Center, where he worked as a full-time staff member for 5 years.Dr. Hatton is a generalist who specializes in mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions, religion and spirituality, shyness and social anxiety, stress management, and religious trauma.
People often seek our practice for the combination of clinical acumen and spiritual integration.
People often seek our practice for the combination of clinical acumen and spiritual integration.
As a licensed counselor, I am committed to providing quality counseling services to the East TN community and Tennessee virtually. I have been licensed in Tennessee since 2015. I have worked in mental health since 2008. I had the wonderful opportunity from 2012-2016 to work under a licensed psychologist learning the ins and outs of a holistic approach of person centered therapy. Starting in 2016 I opened my own private practice and have been serving solely in that capacity since 2016. I offer faith based services only when asked to do so. I accept people from all walks of life and believe that everyone deserves dignity and respect.
As a licensed counselor, I am committed to providing quality counseling services to the East TN community and Tennessee virtually. I have been licensed in Tennessee since 2015. I have worked in mental health since 2008. I had the wonderful opportunity from 2012-2016 to work under a licensed psychologist learning the ins and outs of a holistic approach of person centered therapy. Starting in 2016 I opened my own private practice and have been serving solely in that capacity since 2016. I offer faith based services only when asked to do so. I accept people from all walks of life and believe that everyone deserves dignity and respect.
Creekside Counseling + Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
While the past cannot be changed, healing creates the possibility of shifting how those experiences live within you and impact your present life. At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other evidence-based approaches to help teens and adults heal from trauma, other distressing events, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we will explore patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Our goal is to support meaningful change that helps you shift long-standing patterns and feel more present and connected in your life.
While the past cannot be changed, healing creates the possibility of shifting how those experiences live within you and impact your present life. At Creekside Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside other evidence-based approaches to help teens and adults heal from trauma, other distressing events, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we will explore patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Our goal is to support meaningful change that helps you shift long-standing patterns and feel more present and connected in your life.
Before transitioning to a second career in Counseling, I enjoyed a lengthy and rewarding career as a Human Resources professional in the Healthcare industry. Over my career I worked with thousands of business colleagues on their professional skills, personal development, employee relations, and executive coaching. With a growing interest and investment in my own personal journey and in helping others with deeper and more personal challenges, I decided to pursue specialized education in counseling.
Before transitioning to a second career in Counseling, I enjoyed a lengthy and rewarding career as a Human Resources professional in the Healthcare industry. Over my career I worked with thousands of business colleagues on their professional skills, personal development, employee relations, and executive coaching. With a growing interest and investment in my own personal journey and in helping others with deeper and more personal challenges, I decided to pursue specialized education in counseling.
One of the most powerful parts of being human is our ability to heal and grow—especially after trauma. I help clients struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, chronic stress, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment trauma create lasting meaningful change. Many clients are high-functioning but internally struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional burnout, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.Others are working through childhood emotional neglect,deeply rooted emotional patterns, or unresolved trauma that continues to impact their daily life. I provide trauma-informed therapy in Knoxville, TN.
One of the most powerful parts of being human is our ability to heal and grow—especially after trauma. I help clients struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, chronic stress, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment trauma create lasting meaningful change. Many clients are high-functioning but internally struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional burnout, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns.Others are working through childhood emotional neglect,deeply rooted emotional patterns, or unresolved trauma that continues to impact their daily life. I provide trauma-informed therapy in Knoxville, TN.
I work with adults navigating change—personally, professionally, or both. You may be facing a major life or career transition, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck and unsure what comes next. Many of my clients are professionals and leaders who are used to carrying a lot for others but are ready to make space for themselves.
I work with adults navigating change—personally, professionally, or both. You may be facing a major life or career transition, anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck and unsure what comes next. Many of my clients are professionals and leaders who are used to carrying a lot for others but are ready to make space for themselves.
Terina Gillette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with stress or anxiety? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationships or marriage? Do you have a child that is struggling with focus, attention, or emotional regulation? Have you experienced grief, loss, or trauma? Are you uncertain about therapy because you are concerned the approach won't match your personal values? Do you wish you could find a therapist/coach that would be creative/unorthodox? I use a holistic and integrative approach to address areas of concern for families and individuals in a safe atmosphere of acceptance.
Are you struggling with stress or anxiety? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationships or marriage? Do you have a child that is struggling with focus, attention, or emotional regulation? Have you experienced grief, loss, or trauma? Are you uncertain about therapy because you are concerned the approach won't match your personal values? Do you wish you could find a therapist/coach that would be creative/unorthodox? I use a holistic and integrative approach to address areas of concern for families and individuals in a safe atmosphere of acceptance.
Sabrina Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
If you want to feel more connected to others and more in control of your body. If you're looking for stress management skills, recovery from trauma or struggling with addiction, I see you and want to support you. Mental Health Matters.
If you want to feel more connected to others and more in control of your body. If you're looking for stress management skills, recovery from trauma or struggling with addiction, I see you and want to support you. Mental Health Matters.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. I bring empathy, a sense of humor, and a strong focus on building a genuine therapeutic connection. I also believe you should set the pace for counseling — this is your space, and we move in a way that feels right for you. The first session is the intake session. That just means I will be doing some history gathering while you start to share your story with me. The first few sessions are normally focused on history gathering, and then in the second/third session we go over your goals for therapy.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative, and human. I bring empathy, a sense of humor, and a strong focus on building a genuine therapeutic connection. I also believe you should set the pace for counseling — this is your space, and we move in a way that feels right for you. The first session is the intake session. That just means I will be doing some history gathering while you start to share your story with me. The first few sessions are normally focused on history gathering, and then in the second/third session we go over your goals for therapy.
It is courageous to seek help! It would be a privilege to work with you.
It is courageous to seek help! It would be a privilege to work with you.
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the challenges that arise when dealing with mental health struggles such as anger, depression, ADHD, PTSD, ODD, and anxiety. I have spent the last 14 years working with adolescents in a residential setting, My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself, explore your emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the challenges that arise when dealing with mental health struggles such as anger, depression, ADHD, PTSD, ODD, and anxiety. I have spent the last 14 years working with adolescents in a residential setting, My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself, explore your emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Whatever situation you’re in or having a hard time letting go of, there is a way to get through it. While I do specialize in helping children and parents, I am passionate about all people. I use a wide variety of approaches to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma (complex and single-event), behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting, and couples. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions. Send me an email if you have questions, I always respond as soon as possible! I am currently accepting new clients!
Whatever situation you’re in or having a hard time letting go of, there is a way to get through it. While I do specialize in helping children and parents, I am passionate about all people. I use a wide variety of approaches to treat anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma (complex and single-event), behavioral issues in children and teens, parenting, and couples. I offer individual, couple, and family sessions. Send me an email if you have questions, I always respond as soon as possible! I am currently accepting new clients!
Everyone wants to be themselves, to be “seen,” and to be valued for their uniqueness. We’re wired to need safe and affirming relationships and connection with others. When we’re struggling, it’s usually because something has gotten in the way of these things - not because we’re somehow "defective" or "flawed." I value authenticity, and strive to help clients feel and honor emotions that may seem “wrong" or unacceptable.
Everyone wants to be themselves, to be “seen,” and to be valued for their uniqueness. We’re wired to need safe and affirming relationships and connection with others. When we’re struggling, it’s usually because something has gotten in the way of these things - not because we’re somehow "defective" or "flawed." I value authenticity, and strive to help clients feel and honor emotions that may seem “wrong" or unacceptable.
Life is both beautiful and full of struggles. And everyone of us has a unique experience, which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person who is willing to guide you to do hard things can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy. I work with people collaboratively to help guide them towards their own goals.
Life is both beautiful and full of struggles. And everyone of us has a unique experience, which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person who is willing to guide you to do hard things can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy. I work with people collaboratively to help guide them towards their own goals.
Life is hard, it’s harder when the world doesn't feel like it was made for you. We all need someone to talk to, especially when depression keeps rearing its head and anxiety is an old friend. You deserve to be heard and I'm here to listen.
I’m easiest to contact through email, reach out to set up a free phone consultation or an appointment!
Life is hard, it’s harder when the world doesn't feel like it was made for you. We all need someone to talk to, especially when depression keeps rearing its head and anxiety is an old friend. You deserve to be heard and I'm here to listen.
I’m easiest to contact through email, reach out to set up a free phone consultation or an appointment!
Jocelyn Ivy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC(S), MHSP, C-PD
5 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
I have always been interested in understanding the world from other people's points of view. My job as a therapist is to understand your story and how your worldview informs the way you react to life stressors. My goal is to help you utilize your own strengths and insight to feel calm, centered, and content in a world that often isn't. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, the LGBTQ/alternative lifestyle community, and I provide sex-positive treatment. A few fun facts about me that you will likely learn if we are working together: I'm a parent to 2 humans and 4 cats, I love to travel, I practice yoga, and I'm a bit of a Swiftie.
I have always been interested in understanding the world from other people's points of view. My job as a therapist is to understand your story and how your worldview informs the way you react to life stressors. My goal is to help you utilize your own strengths and insight to feel calm, centered, and content in a world that often isn't. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, the LGBTQ/alternative lifestyle community, and I provide sex-positive treatment. A few fun facts about me that you will likely learn if we are working together: I'm a parent to 2 humans and 4 cats, I love to travel, I practice yoga, and I'm a bit of a Swiftie.
In session, I work holistically using a variety of researched-based approaches to counseling: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, group therapy, & narrative therapy.
Worried? Burned out? Stressed? Struggling to connect with your partner intimately? We all need help sometimes!
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the heart of Knoxville who works with college students, young professionals, dating couples, marriages, and families. I provide counseling for both men and women, who need help with: anxiety, depression, stress, relational problems, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, sexual health concerns, parenting concerns, family dynamics, addictions, career-path decisions, premarital counseling, and life transitions.
In session, I work holistically using a variety of researched-based approaches to counseling: family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, group therapy, & narrative therapy.
Worried? Burned out? Stressed? Struggling to connect with your partner intimately? We all need help sometimes!
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the heart of Knoxville who works with college students, young professionals, dating couples, marriages, and families. I provide counseling for both men and women, who need help with: anxiety, depression, stress, relational problems, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, sexual health concerns, parenting concerns, family dynamics, addictions, career-path decisions, premarital counseling, and life transitions.
I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi, I’m Akela! I view therapy as physical therapy, but for emotional wounds. It’s about working through emotional hardships instead of ignoring them. At times, this process can feel difficult because we are “exercising” the areas that have been hurt, but through that work, it can lead to healing, growth, and resilience. I work with individuals who are trying to navigate through life's challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions. I am here to provide you with a space to grow in your journey toward healing and personal growth.
I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi, I’m Akela! I view therapy as physical therapy, but for emotional wounds. It’s about working through emotional hardships instead of ignoring them. At times, this process can feel difficult because we are “exercising” the areas that have been hurt, but through that work, it can lead to healing, growth, and resilience. I work with individuals who are trying to navigate through life's challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions. I am here to provide you with a space to grow in your journey toward healing and personal growth.
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- Dandridge
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- Jefferson City
- Lenoir City
- Loudon
- Maryville
- Oak Ridge
- Powell
- Sevierville
- Seymour
Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.