Female Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I am passionate about supporting clients through generational trauma, change, and growth. Being the first in your family to do things differently is not an easy journey, but it's a remarkably brave one. Change can be difficult, and even positive change can be stressful. I specialize in working with complex trauma survivors, clients navigating relocation and other major life changes, first-generation college students, and clients who find themselves feeling stuck between knowing the changes they want to make and implementing them.
I am passionate about supporting clients through generational trauma, change, and growth. Being the first in your family to do things differently is not an easy journey, but it's a remarkably brave one. Change can be difficult, and even positive change can be stressful. I specialize in working with complex trauma survivors, clients navigating relocation and other major life changes, first-generation college students, and clients who find themselves feeling stuck between knowing the changes they want to make and implementing them.
Trauma comes in many forms. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who have been impacted by trauma. I believe it is important for clients to have a safe and supportive environment to process their traumatic experiences. I have experience working with clients who have been in the healthcare field or emergency services field as I have been a first responder myself for many years which makes my practice unique. I have a passion for working with first responders, healthcare workers, and their families.
Trauma comes in many forms. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who have been impacted by trauma. I believe it is important for clients to have a safe and supportive environment to process their traumatic experiences. I have experience working with clients who have been in the healthcare field or emergency services field as I have been a first responder myself for many years which makes my practice unique. I have a passion for working with first responders, healthcare workers, and their families.
You’re stuck in a cycle that’s exhausting to keep up with—anxiety, overthinking, and the constant pressure to prove your worth through how much you do or how well you perform.
Many of the women I work with are moms, college students, young professionals, and athletes who feel driven to succeed, yet internally feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or never quite “enough.”
Together, we work to shift out of people-pleasing and performance-driven identity into a more grounded, steady sense of self—where you can experience clarity, emotional stability, and a deeper sense of who you are apart from expectations.
You’re stuck in a cycle that’s exhausting to keep up with—anxiety, overthinking, and the constant pressure to prove your worth through how much you do or how well you perform.
Many of the women I work with are moms, college students, young professionals, and athletes who feel driven to succeed, yet internally feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or never quite “enough.”
Together, we work to shift out of people-pleasing and performance-driven identity into a more grounded, steady sense of self—where you can experience clarity, emotional stability, and a deeper sense of who you are apart from expectations.
Most people have difficulty navigating major changes at some stage of life. I treat individuals, couples and families with such developmental or adjustment difficulty or general mental health issues such as depression & anxiety. I offer counseling for marital and relationship issues either with the couple or one of the individuals if the other is resistant to couples therapy. Other frequently seen issues include dealing with loss of partner or friend or family member due to death or divorce, and the problems associated with work or school stress.
Most people have difficulty navigating major changes at some stage of life. I treat individuals, couples and families with such developmental or adjustment difficulty or general mental health issues such as depression & anxiety. I offer counseling for marital and relationship issues either with the couple or one of the individuals if the other is resistant to couples therapy. Other frequently seen issues include dealing with loss of partner or friend or family member due to death or divorce, and the problems associated with work or school stress.
Angela Kennedy provides compassionate, evidence-informed mental health care to individuals and families across Tennessee. She creates a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for growth and healing. By tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, Angela helps children, teens, adults, and seniors navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional stress. At LifeStance Health, Angela is dedicated to helping clients better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and foster healthier relationships.Angel
Angela Kennedy provides compassionate, evidence-informed mental health care to individuals and families across Tennessee. She creates a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for growth and healing. By tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, Angela helps children, teens, adults, and seniors navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional stress. At LifeStance Health, Angela is dedicated to helping clients better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and foster healthier relationships.Angel
Jordan Teige-Evans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CCTP, EMDR
6 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
Sometimes life hits harder than it should- whether it’s something that happened once, like an accident or assault, or stress that’s built up over years in family life, military, or emergency response. You might feel anxious, shut down, or like you can’t fully relax, no matter how much you try. These are often the lasting effects of long-term stress or trauma.
I help people heal from the inside out using EMDR therapy—an approach that helps your brain and body finally release what’s been weighing you down. We work on calming your nervous system, processing the past, and helping you feel more present and grounded in your life again.
Sometimes life hits harder than it should- whether it’s something that happened once, like an accident or assault, or stress that’s built up over years in family life, military, or emergency response. You might feel anxious, shut down, or like you can’t fully relax, no matter how much you try. These are often the lasting effects of long-term stress or trauma.
I help people heal from the inside out using EMDR therapy—an approach that helps your brain and body finally release what’s been weighing you down. We work on calming your nervous system, processing the past, and helping you feel more present and grounded in your life again.
Built to Bond, Inc. Attachment Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, BCPC, CTS, CDVC, NCCE
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37931
If you are broken and in need of healing from abuse and trauma and/or are trying to parent a "child forgotten" you have come to the right place. Suffering through the aftermath of sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, foster care and extreme neglect often makes it nearly impossible to trust others, which is a necessary starting point for healthy relationship formation. Built to Bond, Inc. is designed to enable you to make sense of your trauma and begin the healing process from a Christian perspective through the "Treat PTSD with PTSD to get PTSD" treatment modality.
If you are broken and in need of healing from abuse and trauma and/or are trying to parent a "child forgotten" you have come to the right place. Suffering through the aftermath of sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, foster care and extreme neglect often makes it nearly impossible to trust others, which is a necessary starting point for healthy relationship formation. Built to Bond, Inc. is designed to enable you to make sense of your trauma and begin the healing process from a Christian perspective through the "Treat PTSD with PTSD to get PTSD" treatment modality.
It is a great privilege to partner with people as they navigate their stories. I know from personal experience that therapy can be invaluable when processing change, emotional turmoil, and questions about self.
My practice is most influenced by Narrative Theory and Relational Cultural Theory. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR, and I have extensive experienced working with survivors of sexual trauma.
It is a great privilege to partner with people as they navigate their stories. I know from personal experience that therapy can be invaluable when processing change, emotional turmoil, and questions about self.
My practice is most influenced by Narrative Theory and Relational Cultural Theory. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR, and I have extensive experienced working with survivors of sexual trauma.
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
Life can feel overwhelming — whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, major life changes, or just the exhausting weight of trying to hold everything together. If you've been thinking about therapy but weren't sure where to start, you're in the right place.
At Ride The Wave Counseling Services, we work with adults, teens, and families in the Maryville and Knoxville area who are ready to feel better — not just cope, but actually heal and move forward. Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, family conflict, and the unique pressures that come with
Life can feel overwhelming — whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, major life changes, or just the exhausting weight of trying to hold everything together. If you've been thinking about therapy but weren't sure where to start, you're in the right place.
At Ride The Wave Counseling Services, we work with adults, teens, and families in the Maryville and Knoxville area who are ready to feel better — not just cope, but actually heal and move forward. Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, family conflict, and the unique pressures that come with
Hi, I’m really glad you’re here! Starting therapy takes courage, and my hope is to offer a space where you can feel grounded, understood, and safe to explore what’s been weighing on you. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, always honoring that healing looks different for everyone and that growth rarely happens in a straight line. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, I would be honored to walk alongside you in that journey.
Hi, I’m really glad you’re here! Starting therapy takes courage, and my hope is to offer a space where you can feel grounded, understood, and safe to explore what’s been weighing on you. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, always honoring that healing looks different for everyone and that growth rarely happens in a straight line. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, I would be honored to walk alongside you in that journey.
Hi! My name is Melissa Barry, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I like to use a person-centered approach to therapy so that my client dictates the tempo of their therapy and feel comfortable with the pace at which we are moving forward. My approach is typically client-centered and a bit eclectic in terms of theoretical approaches, depending on the needs of my client. I like to lean on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
Hi! My name is Melissa Barry, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I like to use a person-centered approach to therapy so that my client dictates the tempo of their therapy and feel comfortable with the pace at which we are moving forward. My approach is typically client-centered and a bit eclectic in terms of theoretical approaches, depending on the needs of my client. I like to lean on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
Do you feel like no matter how much you support your child, they still struggle with self-doubt & get easily overwhelmed...and you're not sure what else to do? Maybe your child has started to withdrawal or is having emotional outbursts & you're concerned that you don't know how to help or that you're failing them and you've tried almost everything. You might find yourself second-guessing your every decision & think, "Am I making this worse?" or "Why can't I figure this out?". Maybe you've even spent nights Googling for solutions. The truth is, you're not alone & needing support doesn't make you less of a parent, it makes you human.
Do you feel like no matter how much you support your child, they still struggle with self-doubt & get easily overwhelmed...and you're not sure what else to do? Maybe your child has started to withdrawal or is having emotional outbursts & you're concerned that you don't know how to help or that you're failing them and you've tried almost everything. You might find yourself second-guessing your every decision & think, "Am I making this worse?" or "Why can't I figure this out?". Maybe you've even spent nights Googling for solutions. The truth is, you're not alone & needing support doesn't make you less of a parent, it makes you human.
Alexis Castle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm Alexis, a creative therapist with a direct approach. I enjoy working side by side with my clients to help them reach their goals. Starting therapy is a difficult step for many and I aim to present a welcoming and safe environment for each of my clients. My clinical focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex PTSD, or are working through dissociative disorders. In addition, I work with women who have ADHD— especially those that have been diagnosed in adulthood. I am trained in EMDR and in DBR levels 1-3 as well as adjunctive DBR trainings, I am also a DBR consultant in training.
Hello! I'm Alexis, a creative therapist with a direct approach. I enjoy working side by side with my clients to help them reach their goals. Starting therapy is a difficult step for many and I aim to present a welcoming and safe environment for each of my clients. My clinical focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex PTSD, or are working through dissociative disorders. In addition, I work with women who have ADHD— especially those that have been diagnosed in adulthood. I am trained in EMDR and in DBR levels 1-3 as well as adjunctive DBR trainings, I am also a DBR consultant in training.
Hello! My name is Danielle Videla and I am a professional counselor who is passionate about helping couples, no matter what stage they are in, to grow closer in their relationship with each other. I also have extensive experience working with teens and adults for individual therapy on a variety of concerns including grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I understand that life can be difficult. Counseling is a process where we work to develop a better understanding of those difficulties and craft a plan to navigate them together. Counseling, like life, is a journey, and I would love to support you on that journey.
Hello! My name is Danielle Videla and I am a professional counselor who is passionate about helping couples, no matter what stage they are in, to grow closer in their relationship with each other. I also have extensive experience working with teens and adults for individual therapy on a variety of concerns including grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I understand that life can be difficult. Counseling is a process where we work to develop a better understanding of those difficulties and craft a plan to navigate them together. Counseling, like life, is a journey, and I would love to support you on that journey.
I enjoy helping children and adults navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting those dealing with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. In our first session, we’ll start with brief introductions, then explore the challenges you’re facing so I can create a tailored plan for our work together. I provide caring, compassionate, and firm counseling, and I make space for clients to feel comfortable getting to know their therapist.
I enjoy helping children and adults navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in supporting those dealing with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. In our first session, we’ll start with brief introductions, then explore the challenges you’re facing so I can create a tailored plan for our work together. I provide caring, compassionate, and firm counseling, and I make space for clients to feel comfortable getting to know their therapist.
Many people seeking therapy are simply sensitive souls in need of new or different ways of protecting themselves in a world which does not always honor the intuitive, sensitive, and creative self. I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and obsessional thinking that I believe often results from highly sensitive, creative individuals lacking an outlet for expressing and/or understanding themselves.
Many people seeking therapy are simply sensitive souls in need of new or different ways of protecting themselves in a world which does not always honor the intuitive, sensitive, and creative self. I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and obsessional thinking that I believe often results from highly sensitive, creative individuals lacking an outlet for expressing and/or understanding themselves.
Rachel Lamm, LMSW, provides compassionate and personalized therapy services to adults across all stages of life in Tennessee. Specializing in individual and group therapy, she assists clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance use issues, focusing on helping them regain balance and improve their mental health. Rachel also offers couples therapy, creating a supportive environment for partners navigating complex relationship dynamics. Rachel is particularly passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, such as midlife changes and later life adjustments.
Rachel Lamm, LMSW, provides compassionate and personalized therapy services to adults across all stages of life in Tennessee. Specializing in individual and group therapy, she assists clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance use issues, focusing on helping them regain balance and improve their mental health. Rachel also offers couples therapy, creating a supportive environment for partners navigating complex relationship dynamics. Rachel is particularly passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, such as midlife changes and later life adjustments.
Shelby Harris, a Licensed Social Worker at LifeStance Health, helps patients across Tennessee find emotional balance, confidence, and strength through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with adolescents, teens, and adults to manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Shelby provides a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and learn practical tools for lasting change through individual therapy tailored to their unique goals and needs.
Shelby Harris, a Licensed Social Worker at LifeStance Health, helps patients across Tennessee find emotional balance, confidence, and strength through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with adolescents, teens, and adults to manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Shelby provides a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and learn practical tools for lasting change through individual therapy tailored to their unique goals and needs.
Jocelyn Ivy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MHSP, C-PD
4 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.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.