Life Coaching Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Dr. Robert J. Mullaney
Occupational Therapist, OTD, DBA, MBA-HSA, OTR/L, LifeCoa
Knoxville, TN 37902
As an Occupational Therapist, I offer a unique and broad range of occupation-based coaching services.
You, a loved one, or your co-workers/employees have great potential; my job is to help to find/nurture it. I gain satisfaction with my clients' success! Initially Coaching and Consulting with organizations, I now offer a facet more focused on the most vital component of organizations, the people.
As an Occupational Therapist, I offer a unique and broad range of occupation-based coaching services.
You, a loved one, or your co-workers/employees have great potential; my job is to help to find/nurture it. I gain satisfaction with my clients' success! Initially Coaching and Consulting with organizations, I now offer a facet more focused on the most vital component of organizations, the people.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact.
Trauma treatment is not a "One size fits all" fix, but rather an individualized treatment approach. Collaborating with my clients to develop the ideal treatment plan is essential.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact.
Trauma treatment is not a "One size fits all" fix, but rather an individualized treatment approach. Collaborating with my clients to develop the ideal treatment plan is essential.
We work on calming the nervous system first, then building the life.
My ideal clients are people who have tried to manage something hard, alone, quietly, and for too long. Couples where addiction has become the third presence in the marriage. Partners who love someone who drinks too much and don't know where the line is anymore. People carrying anxiety that looks like productivity from the outside. Young adults who have done everything right and feel nothing. Anyone whose nervous system has been running on high alert so long that stress feels normal. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. You just have to be tired of where you are.
We work on calming the nervous system first, then building the life.
My ideal clients are people who have tried to manage something hard, alone, quietly, and for too long. Couples where addiction has become the third presence in the marriage. Partners who love someone who drinks too much and don't know where the line is anymore. People carrying anxiety that looks like productivity from the outside. Young adults who have done everything right and feel nothing. Anyone whose nervous system has been running on high alert so long that stress feels normal. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. You just have to be tired of where you are.
I'll help you find strength and resilience that allows you to build new skills, reset your nervous system and create a life worth living.
Running on empty? Overwhelmed and having problems regulating your emotions? Not sure what to do next? Let me help.
Do you feel: exhausted, frustrated, lost, disconnected, alone or like you're not enough? I've been where you are.
Struggling with identify, faith, relationships or trauma? I did that too.
I invite you to join me on the other side.
I've been through my own healing journey and would love to help you with yours. I am integrative and holistic, and welcome you to join the thousands of clients I've helped helped find new pathways where healing, authenticity and love abound.
I'll help you find strength and resilience that allows you to build new skills, reset your nervous system and create a life worth living.
Running on empty? Overwhelmed and having problems regulating your emotions? Not sure what to do next? Let me help.
Do you feel: exhausted, frustrated, lost, disconnected, alone or like you're not enough? I've been where you are.
Struggling with identify, faith, relationships or trauma? I did that too.
I invite you to join me on the other side.
I've been through my own healing journey and would love to help you with yours. I am integrative and holistic, and welcome you to join the thousands of clients I've helped helped find new pathways where healing, authenticity and love abound.
My goal is to support you to discover a deeper and richer connection to yourself, the life you create and in your relationships.
As a life coach I offer a whole human approach to my sessions. My training in stress, trauma, hypnosis, imagery and HeartMath techniques create a safe environment to uncover old beliefs, woundings and experiences that have held you stuck in old patterns. I offer strategies from a whole human perspective (mind-body-spirit).
My goal is to support you to discover a deeper and richer connection to yourself, the life you create and in your relationships.
As a life coach I offer a whole human approach to my sessions. My training in stress, trauma, hypnosis, imagery and HeartMath techniques create a safe environment to uncover old beliefs, woundings and experiences that have held you stuck in old patterns. I offer strategies from a whole human perspective (mind-body-spirit).
I have been in practice for over 25 years and have walked through many life transitions with long-term clients, including pre-marital counseling, couple conflict resolution, affair recovery, new parenting, caring for aging parents, parenting teenagers, grief and loss.
It is my honor and privilege to get to work in a profession that I love, where I am able to partner with hard-working people to find solutions to their struggles. I have seen the positive results of people being able to open up in a non-threatening environment. Together, we look at your whole self, taking into account relationships and their influence on who you are. I'm passionate about my work and I'm blessed to have the opportunity to witness someone making a significant change and being there when they experience the moment or series of moments where it all clicks.
I have been in practice for over 25 years and have walked through many life transitions with long-term clients, including pre-marital counseling, couple conflict resolution, affair recovery, new parenting, caring for aging parents, parenting teenagers, grief and loss.
It is my honor and privilege to get to work in a profession that I love, where I am able to partner with hard-working people to find solutions to their struggles. I have seen the positive results of people being able to open up in a non-threatening environment. Together, we look at your whole self, taking into account relationships and their influence on who you are. I'm passionate about my work and I'm blessed to have the opportunity to witness someone making a significant change and being there when they experience the moment or series of moments where it all clicks.
I work as a therapist and life coach for young adults.
I bring a positive energy and a contagious love of life to sessions with my clients. I am relationship focused and grow a genuine connection with my clients to help support them on their wellness journey. I live my life in a way that prioritizes physical, mental and spiritual health, modeling the lifestyle I wish to see in my clients own lives.
I work as a therapist and life coach for young adults.
I bring a positive energy and a contagious love of life to sessions with my clients. I am relationship focused and grow a genuine connection with my clients to help support them on their wellness journey. I live my life in a way that prioritizes physical, mental and spiritual health, modeling the lifestyle I wish to see in my clients own lives.
Anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life changes can make it hard to feel like yourself.
My approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven. Using trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, I help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen emotional resilience. Therapy is tailored to your needs with practical tools you can use in daily life.
Anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life changes can make it hard to feel like yourself.
My approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven. Using trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, I help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen emotional resilience. Therapy is tailored to your needs with practical tools you can use in daily life.
I prefer to work collaboratively with clients, ages 13 to adult, and assist in their development of life and relational skills to help moderate their anxiety, depression, grief, frustration or relationship distress.
As a Life Coach, I assist my clients with developing communication, conflict resolution, frustration tolerance and stress management skills to aid in minimizing distress and enhancing interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style includes listening intently and empathically, collaborative goal-setting, relevant skills training, and practice. .
I prefer to work collaboratively with clients, ages 13 to adult, and assist in their development of life and relational skills to help moderate their anxiety, depression, grief, frustration or relationship distress.
As a Life Coach, I assist my clients with developing communication, conflict resolution, frustration tolerance and stress management skills to aid in minimizing distress and enhancing interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style includes listening intently and empathically, collaborative goal-setting, relevant skills training, and practice. .
" Ever wish for a better life?
I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in couples communication/conflict, depression, anxiety, anger, and religious trauma.
I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
" Ever wish for a better life?
I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in couples communication/conflict, depression, anxiety, anger, and religious trauma.
I am not accepting insurance at this time.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.
Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders.
Dr. Smelcer and her team focuses on a variety of issues, making sure to provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to provide clients the opportunity to explore their concerns. The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of counseling and, with this in mind they work collaboratively with the client to meet their treatment goals.
Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders.
Dr. Smelcer and her team focuses on a variety of issues, making sure to provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to provide clients the opportunity to explore their concerns. The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of counseling and, with this in mind they work collaboratively with the client to meet their treatment goals.
Life can feel heavy, and reaching out for support takes courage.
You might look like you’re holding it all together on the outside but, inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by the same patterns in your relationships or your thoughts. Anxiety may be constantly running in the background, or depression may be weighing you down. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and start creating meaningful change. Together, we’ll work toward healthier connections and greater clarity and confidence. Visit my website to see availability or to request an appointment. Christian counseling is available for those who want to include faith in the process.
Life can feel heavy, and reaching out for support takes courage.
You might look like you’re holding it all together on the outside but, inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by the same patterns in your relationships or your thoughts. Anxiety may be constantly running in the background, or depression may be weighing you down. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and start creating meaningful change. Together, we’ll work toward healthier connections and greater clarity and confidence. Visit my website to see availability or to request an appointment. Christian counseling is available for those who want to include faith in the process.
Find the right connection for you:
Stephanie Viars specializes in treating women and children and runs a Worthy Women coaching program.
LifePaths providers begin with an in-depth assessment to determine what your needs are and which provider is the best match for you.
Find the right connection for you:
Stephanie Viars specializes in treating women and children and runs a Worthy Women coaching program.
LifePaths providers begin with an in-depth assessment to determine what your needs are and which provider is the best match for you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Life Coach with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
In our work together, you can expect a space where you will feel comfortable, challenged, and continuously growing. With each session, you’ll make progress in not only improving your mental health but also developing a more positive outlook and enthusiasm for achieving your greatest dreams.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Life Coach with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
In our work together, you can expect a space where you will feel comfortable, challenged, and continuously growing. With each session, you’ll make progress in not only improving your mental health but also developing a more positive outlook and enthusiasm for achieving your greatest dreams.
My socks seldom match, but life is too short for matching socks, right?
Whether you are going through a difficult period or just need someone to lend an ear, together we can tackle anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. We first start by talking about whatever you feel ready to talk about. This helps to build an understanding of patterns and history that will move our work together forward.
My socks seldom match, but life is too short for matching socks, right?
Whether you are going through a difficult period or just need someone to lend an ear, together we can tackle anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. We first start by talking about whatever you feel ready to talk about. This helps to build an understanding of patterns and history that will move our work together forward.
Together, we'll work to better understand patterns, reduce avoidance and compulsions, build coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.
If you’ve ever thought, “Spending time with animals feels more comforting than spending time with people,” you’re in the right place. I combine equine-assisted therapy and traditional talk therapy, creating a unique and powerful path to healing. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, and trauma, I tailor sessions using trauma-informed care and mindfulness. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you build confidence, emotional strength, and lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover strengths, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, balance, and healing.
Together, we'll work to better understand patterns, reduce avoidance and compulsions, build coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.
If you’ve ever thought, “Spending time with animals feels more comforting than spending time with people,” you’re in the right place. I combine equine-assisted therapy and traditional talk therapy, creating a unique and powerful path to healing. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, and trauma, I tailor sessions using trauma-informed care and mindfulness. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you build confidence, emotional strength, and lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover strengths, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, balance, and healing.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), compassionate inquiry, mindfulness-based practices, and somatic techniques to support insight, nervous system regulation, and healthier patterns in how you think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges.
In sessions, you can expect a thoughtful and collaborative environment. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and intentional, focusing on practical strategies, emotional processing, and long-term well-being. I also offer extended 90-minute sessions focused on using ART (accelerated resolution therapy) for clients seeking deeper, more immersive work.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), compassionate inquiry, mindfulness-based practices, and somatic techniques to support insight, nervous system regulation, and healthier patterns in how you think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges.
In sessions, you can expect a thoughtful and collaborative environment. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and intentional, focusing on practical strategies, emotional processing, and long-term well-being. I also offer extended 90-minute sessions focused on using ART (accelerated resolution therapy) for clients seeking deeper, more immersive work.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction, recovery, or life’s challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Counseling involves certain risks. You may experience difficult emotions as you explore painful memories or address the impact of alcohol and drug use on yourself and others. These feelings, though uncomfortable, are part of healing. Counseling may also lead to changes in relationships. Progress isn’t guaranteed and depends on your effort and commitment. Your counselor will assess your growth, offer guidance, and refer you to other resources if needed. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on your recovery and personal growth.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction, recovery, or life’s challenges, you don’t have to face it alone.
Counseling involves certain risks. You may experience difficult emotions as you explore painful memories or address the impact of alcohol and drug use on yourself and others. These feelings, though uncomfortable, are part of healing. Counseling may also lead to changes in relationships. Progress isn’t guaranteed and depends on your effort and commitment. Your counselor will assess your growth, offer guidance, and refer you to other resources if needed. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on your recovery and personal growth.
If you are experiencing distress in your life for any reason, it would be my great privilege to walk alongside you and provide the support you feel is needed.
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.
If you are experiencing distress in your life for any reason, it would be my great privilege to walk alongside you and provide the support you feel is needed.
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.
While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey.
I support growth in recovering from addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma, and I love working with individuals, couples and families around transition issues. I also assist in breaking free of generational patterns that prevent wholehearted, authentic and connected living. Relational recovery and wellness is my purpose.
While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey.
I support growth in recovering from addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma, and I love working with individuals, couples and families around transition issues. I also assist in breaking free of generational patterns that prevent wholehearted, authentic and connected living. Relational recovery and wellness is my purpose.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.