Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Are you tired of not feeling like enough — good enough, whole enough, perfect enough?
Maybe you're the one who does it all. The good kid nobody had to worry about. The mediator, the peacemaker. Maybe you're exhausted from holding it together, tired of feeling burnt out and inconsistent. Or maybe you or someone you love has experienced psychosis — the unsettling sense of being watched, or that people are out to get you.
If any of this resonates, I'd love to help you find your own direction and build a life that feels truer to who you are.
Are you tired of not feeling like enough — good enough, whole enough, perfect enough?
Maybe you're the one who does it all. The good kid nobody had to worry about. The mediator, the peacemaker. Maybe you're exhausted from holding it together, tired of feeling burnt out and inconsistent. Or maybe you or someone you love has experienced psychosis — the unsettling sense of being watched, or that people are out to get you.
If any of this resonates, I'd love to help you find your own direction and build a life that feels truer to who you are.
I work with individuals and partnerships who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) those in “alternative” relationship structures (LGBTQIA+, ENM, poly, open, swinging, kink), those who have experienced trauma, struggle with depression or anxiety, are hoping to do some self-exploration (sexual, gender, career, religious, etc.), or are looking for a change. Because every person is unique, your needs and desires will also be unique. I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens, using evidence-based practices that find a balance between thinking and feeling and emphasize the importance of connection, experience and safety.
I work with individuals and partnerships who are neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD) those in “alternative” relationship structures (LGBTQIA+, ENM, poly, open, swinging, kink), those who have experienced trauma, struggle with depression or anxiety, are hoping to do some self-exploration (sexual, gender, career, religious, etc.), or are looking for a change. Because every person is unique, your needs and desires will also be unique. I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens, using evidence-based practices that find a balance between thinking and feeling and emphasize the importance of connection, experience and safety.
Hi, I’m Josh. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety — especially social anxiety —
family stress, or the big shifts that come with growing older, you’re in the right place. I primarily work with young to middle-aged adults, especially men, who may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way they expected. Whether it’s stress around relationships, changes in family roles, or the pressure of “what’s next,” I’m here to support you in finding more clarity, confidence, and ease in everyday life.
Hi, I’m Josh. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by anxiety — especially social anxiety —
family stress, or the big shifts that come with growing older, you’re in the right place. I primarily work with young to middle-aged adults, especially men, who may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way they expected. Whether it’s stress around relationships, changes in family roles, or the pressure of “what’s next,” I’m here to support you in finding more clarity, confidence, and ease in everyday life.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
It is my belief that every person has the ability to experience healing and personal growth if given the space and tools necessary. My goal is to offer a safe and collaborative environment to support my clients and encourage acceptance on their therapeutic journey. I welcome diversity of all kinds, including all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, faiths, abilities, sizes, and lifestyles.
It is my belief that every person has the ability to experience healing and personal growth if given the space and tools necessary. My goal is to offer a safe and collaborative environment to support my clients and encourage acceptance on their therapeutic journey. I welcome diversity of all kinds, including all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, faiths, abilities, sizes, and lifestyles.
Hi! I'm Jessie. I work with teens (16 and older) and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, nurturing, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, where you are respected as the expert on your own life, and where we work together at a pace that feels safe and empowering for you.
My work is holistic and integrative. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I aim to understand the full picture of who you are- your experiences, relationships, values, and the patterns that may be shaping how you feel today.
Hi! I'm Jessie. I work with teens (16 and older) and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, nurturing, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, where you are respected as the expert on your own life, and where we work together at a pace that feels safe and empowering for you.
My work is holistic and integrative. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I aim to understand the full picture of who you are- your experiences, relationships, values, and the patterns that may be shaping how you feel today.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Having a hard time communicating with others? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns with other people? Feeling stressed out, anxious, or depressed because nobody seems to know what you need? If you feel stuck and aren’t sure where to go next – I can help. My focus is improving your relationships and managing anxiety, stress, and mood issues stemming from day-to-day life. We live in the context of our social relationships (family, friends, romantic, etc.), and there is no better way to treat mental health concerns than through a social lens.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Having a hard time communicating with others? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns with other people? Feeling stressed out, anxious, or depressed because nobody seems to know what you need? If you feel stuck and aren’t sure where to go next – I can help. My focus is improving your relationships and managing anxiety, stress, and mood issues stemming from day-to-day life. We live in the context of our social relationships (family, friends, romantic, etc.), and there is no better way to treat mental health concerns than through a social lens.
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. Maybe you can’t do this anymore. You’re stronger than most have ever had to be, but inside you swing between anger and helpless shame, if you let yourself feel anything at all. You keep doing it over and over again—maybe drinking, drugs, sex, rage, self-harm—and you hate it...but on the other hand, hasn't it been more reliable than anything or anyone else? You ask into that inner darkness, "Why am I like this?" But all you get in reply is a desperation to leave it all behind, and then a familiar fear: maybe this is all I deserve or am ever going to get.
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. Maybe you can’t do this anymore. You’re stronger than most have ever had to be, but inside you swing between anger and helpless shame, if you let yourself feel anything at all. You keep doing it over and over again—maybe drinking, drugs, sex, rage, self-harm—and you hate it...but on the other hand, hasn't it been more reliable than anything or anyone else? You ask into that inner darkness, "Why am I like this?" But all you get in reply is a desperation to leave it all behind, and then a familiar fear: maybe this is all I deserve or am ever going to get.
You might look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Maybe your relationship is strained, your thoughts won’t slow down, or you’re navigating ADHD, identity, or intimacy challenges. I work with individuals and couples (especially LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients) who want deeper connection, clarity, and relief. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in attachment, family dynamics, and past experiences so you can move forward with more confidence, emotional safety, and alignment in your life and relationships.
You might look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Maybe your relationship is strained, your thoughts won’t slow down, or you’re navigating ADHD, identity, or intimacy challenges. I work with individuals and couples (especially LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients) who want deeper connection, clarity, and relief. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in attachment, family dynamics, and past experiences so you can move forward with more confidence, emotional safety, and alignment in your life and relationships.
I am a trans, queer therapist serving the LGBTQIA+ community from a liberated, decolonized framework.
As a trans, queer, neurodivergent professional, I know the importance of working with an LGBTQIA+ therapist who understands the nuances of the queer experience. I believe in forming strong, authentic connections with clients and championing you in your various stages of life and identity. For 15 years, I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, therapy, community-action and leadership, and I am currently licensed to practice therapy in Tennessee, Georgia, and Illinois.
I am a trans, queer therapist serving the LGBTQIA+ community from a liberated, decolonized framework.
As a trans, queer, neurodivergent professional, I know the importance of working with an LGBTQIA+ therapist who understands the nuances of the queer experience. I believe in forming strong, authentic connections with clients and championing you in your various stages of life and identity. For 15 years, I have worked with the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, therapy, community-action and leadership, and I am currently licensed to practice therapy in Tennessee, Georgia, and Illinois.
Specializing in mismatched libidos, intimacy struggles, and sexual connection.
I help couples and individuals facing communication breakdowns, low desire, mismatched libidos, sexual dysfunctions (ED, PE, DE, genito-pelvic pain), and the impact of trauma, shame, or restrictive messages about sex. I provide affirming sex therapy for LGBTQ+, poly, non-monogamous, and kink clients, creating a safe space to explore sexuality and strengthen relationships.
Specializing in mismatched libidos, intimacy struggles, and sexual connection.
I help couples and individuals facing communication breakdowns, low desire, mismatched libidos, sexual dysfunctions (ED, PE, DE, genito-pelvic pain), and the impact of trauma, shame, or restrictive messages about sex. I provide affirming sex therapy for LGBTQ+, poly, non-monogamous, and kink clients, creating a safe space to explore sexuality and strengthen relationships.
Elizabeth A Woodward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, ATR-P
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, teens, preteens, and children starting at 6 years old. Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD. Some want to work through trauma or grief. Others have less common problems. However, all are looking to make a change, but they do not know how to or do not want to do it on their own.
I work with adults, teens, preteens, and children starting at 6 years old. Many of my clients are looking for coping skills to aid with mood disorders, conduct issues, or impulse-control disorders, such as anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and ADHD. Some want to work through trauma or grief. Others have less common problems. However, all are looking to make a change, but they do not know how to or do not want to do it on their own.
Are you ready to feel grounded, worthy, and at home in your own life, not constantly on edge or performing? Are you experiencing life transitions, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship challenges or deconstructing/reconstructing religious faith? Maybe you feel disconnected from your own identity—like you’ve lost track of who you really are? In a world where we can feel caught between so many competing demands, it can be hard to identify our own voice. I specialize in working with women and LGBT people who are ready to understand themselves, heal what shaped them and finally feel like they belong in their own life.
Are you ready to feel grounded, worthy, and at home in your own life, not constantly on edge or performing? Are you experiencing life transitions, anxiety, identity concerns, relationship challenges or deconstructing/reconstructing religious faith? Maybe you feel disconnected from your own identity—like you’ve lost track of who you really are? In a world where we can feel caught between so many competing demands, it can be hard to identify our own voice. I specialize in working with women and LGBT people who are ready to understand themselves, heal what shaped them and finally feel like they belong in their own life.
I'm mostly telehealth, with in person options on Wednesdays. I help clients honor their past, find their voice, and create their future. It's important that my clients feel valued and respected. My commitment to you is simple: to hold an open non-judgmental space where you may reflect, learn, and grow while feeling supported, safe, and gently challenged. Eventually our discoveries will become a part of your inner voice. You'll be able to notice patterns, challenge your thoughts, and consistently live according to your ideal values. You will become your own advocate. Our work will be together, but your success will be yours.
I'm mostly telehealth, with in person options on Wednesdays. I help clients honor their past, find their voice, and create their future. It's important that my clients feel valued and respected. My commitment to you is simple: to hold an open non-judgmental space where you may reflect, learn, and grow while feeling supported, safe, and gently challenged. Eventually our discoveries will become a part of your inner voice. You'll be able to notice patterns, challenge your thoughts, and consistently live according to your ideal values. You will become your own advocate. Our work will be together, but your success will be yours.
If you’re looking for the perfect Therapist, then I’m sorry–you’re going to have to keep looking. I have enough crumbs on the floor of my car to feed my family for a week. My socks seldom match, but life is too short for matching socks, right? And I still haven’t figured out how to work an extra hour into the day so that I can get all my stuff done. Perfect, no. But I’m lucky. In my work, I get the chance to work with people who notice that something hasn't been working in their lives and want to figure out a way to create a life without the pain and the fear of being alone. You can have your best life!
If you’re looking for the perfect Therapist, then I’m sorry–you’re going to have to keep looking. I have enough crumbs on the floor of my car to feed my family for a week. My socks seldom match, but life is too short for matching socks, right? And I still haven’t figured out how to work an extra hour into the day so that I can get all my stuff done. Perfect, no. But I’m lucky. In my work, I get the chance to work with people who notice that something hasn't been working in their lives and want to figure out a way to create a life without the pain and the fear of being alone. You can have your best life!
Kindred Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ADS, CSTS
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients. Do you ever feel like you're drowning in emotions, barely able to catch your breath? Are you tired of not feeling heard or constantly struggling with thoughts like “I’m not good enough”? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily life, lacking motivation, or disconnected from support. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or the everyday struggles of parenting—even if you haven’t been officially diagnosed. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. These feelings are more common than ever—and they don’t make you weak or broken. Healing is possible and we want to help.
Accepting new clients. Do you ever feel like you're drowning in emotions, barely able to catch your breath? Are you tired of not feeling heard or constantly struggling with thoughts like “I’m not good enough”? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily life, lacking motivation, or disconnected from support. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or the everyday struggles of parenting—even if you haven’t been officially diagnosed. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. These feelings are more common than ever—and they don’t make you weak or broken. Healing is possible and we want to help.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with AuDHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with AuDHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
Carrie's background and training is in Integrative Mental Health for Anxiety and Depression, Gender, and Substance Use (both abstinence and moderation goals) Therapy. After a very rewarding and joyful career of raising five children, Carrie discovered her passion for psychology, therapy, and the clients she has been honoured 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.
Carrie's background and training is in Integrative Mental Health for Anxiety and Depression, Gender, and Substance Use (both abstinence and moderation goals) Therapy. After a very rewarding and joyful career of raising five children, Carrie discovered her passion for psychology, therapy, and the clients she has been honoured 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.
OPEN (including weekend) as of Oct '26! Our identities impact each and every experience. By supporting, affirming, and empowering marginalized identities, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ and Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) communities, I work towards ensuring that the right to be seen, heard, and understood is experienced by all! My clinical focus is to create a safe space in which clients can shed the expectations, judgements, and stigmas wrongfully and unwillingly forced upon them. I assist clients with their self-expression, emotional regulation, boundary building, communication skills, relationship bonding, and more.
OPEN (including weekend) as of Oct '26! Our identities impact each and every experience. By supporting, affirming, and empowering marginalized identities, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ and Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) communities, I work towards ensuring that the right to be seen, heard, and understood is experienced by all! My clinical focus is to create a safe space in which clients can shed the expectations, judgements, and stigmas wrongfully and unwillingly forced upon them. I assist clients with their self-expression, emotional regulation, boundary building, communication skills, relationship bonding, and more.
Laura Catherine Eddlemon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
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FAQ - Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.