Psychoanalytic Therapists in Knoxville, TN

As a primary therapist and sole owner of Broken Vessels Counseling, I am focused on only one thing, your success. I am passionate about walking along side the hurting, the lost, the captive, the broken, as they discover for themselves their own unique qualities that make them the treasured works of art they where always meant to be. It is my belief that through client centered individual therapy; "Team" oriented Family Therapy; and peer support group therapy; anyone who comes through our program and gives it all they have will successfully transition towards their desired goal in life, with new inner self awareness, esteem.

We believe healing and change is possible despite the challenges (or upbringings) we face. We invite you to be curious about all the possibilities that come along with recovery and restoration. Anytime we start something new, it can feel scary and overwhelming. Connection and co-regulation foster safety, awareness, and self-compassion. Our team specializes in addiction and recovery but can accomodate most referrals if it feels like a good fit. Each practitioner on our team is experienced in treating substance misuse, and each person also embodies unique training and life experience.

Hi I'm Dr. Nina DiTommaso, I'm the Director of Operations for Tennessee Counseling in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Bristol. We have over 20 clinicians available to assist you with medication management, psychological testing, and counseling. Areas include anxiety & depressive symptoms, life stressors, substance abuse, work performance issues, trauma, family of origin issues, divorce, grief and loss, and more. We provide psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents. We use evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Approaches, Person-Centered Counseling, DBT & EMDR.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the areas of depression, infertility, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues/boundaries, and grief. I am an advocate for those I work with, empowering them to find strength within themselves to become successful independently. However, I also enjoy problem solving and supporting self-determination. I am a realist, meaning that I do not expect that life will become easy or happiness will be immediately achieved, but I also feel nothing is insurmountable. I work tirelessly to improve the lives of the individuals and couples who see me because this is my passion.

I help women who are passionate about finding their most authentic selves, and possess a deep desire to live a life that's a true reflection of who they are and their values. Women are finding new ways of living everyday, but change is often scary, especially when we lack a working template of the ways we want to show up different. We want a life that leaves us feeling fulfilled, rather than empty. Inspired rather than soulless. To live a life driven by purpose and passion. Working together, we'll explore how to break free from learned toxic relationship patterns, unhealthy societal expectations, and outdated gender roles.

Psychotherapy is a process leading to the recognition of one's true self. As difficulties begin to "make sense," how to tackle personal problems becomes clearer. No one's depression, relationships, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties are exactly like anyone else's. That is why understanding one’s unique life is more helpful than a diagnosis. Current problems are often influenced by past experiences which can then become generalized assumptions about life and others. It is important to separate assumptions from the truth. Good therapy results in personal understanding, but more importantly, a greater sense of being alive.

At Hope Counseling, we understand how difficult it is to reach out for help. Our goal is to prove our commitment to you, in your journey to better mental health. We are dedicated and passionate about providing individualized treatment to our clients. Whether it is first onset psychosis or ongoing depression, marital problems or divorce recovery, anxiety or trauma we are here to serve you. We have enjoyed working with clients of different ages and background, that have reached their goals and made lasting improvements. We hope you will be our next successful client! HEALING happens here! (Now taking New Clients)

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process; the therapist must be serious and respectful and possess a solid reservoir of knowledge about the human condition. The therapy-seeker must, in addition to wanting symptom relief, bring to the process his or her curiosity and some desire for increased self awareness. People come to psychotherapy in emotional turmoil and/or pain. While this is usually the first focus, quickly it will become important to try to understand one's personality style, one's relationship patterns and the roots of these patterns, one's thinking style and the characteristic way one goes about managing, deflecting or enacting emotional storms.

Aleana Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+, and trauma victims. She primarily works with adults that are dealing with mental health issues, life stressors, and traumatic experiences. Aleana specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related disorders. She has a lot of experience working with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and PTSD. It is her mission to empower those that have been oppressed by violence and prejudice.

Therapy is different with each person. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is careful, thoughtful, and non-judgmental listening. It is important that you feel understood and hopeful, and that we can work together. Starting therapy, people hope to find relief, yet often feel ambivalent, unsure about what they want, and afraid of the unknown. I view therapy as a two-person process. We will focus on understanding the feeling of being at an impasse in life, and roots of repetitive relationships and life patterns. This will help us develop individualized ways to decrease suffering, promote insight, and foster a sense of ownership of your life.

Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact. Maybe you have experienced an accident, loss, or assault, or maybe you witnessed a horrendous crime or suffered from verbal or emotional abuse. Whatever your experience with trauma has been, and however this may be affecting you now, there is help and hope available for you.

If you are searching to understand the whys? and hows? of life, I can help you make some connections between what you thought it would be and what it seems to be. Sometimes our passions don't align with our accomplishments and that leaves us feeling dissatisfied or devalued. By developing insight into how our thoughts and decisions impact our behavior, we will develop a plan to identify and target patterns that aren't working so well, breaking each part down into an approachable action step.

Down To Earth Services is actively accepting new clients for medication management and counseling services! Sometimes, no matter how independent we are, we need help. We have a passion for supporting people who are seeking help managing high stress, life changes, anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms through outpatient therapy sessions and medication management. We have a "down to earth" group of people who you will find to be genuine and transparent. We currently offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, medication management and group therapy sessions.

Although my background is in trauma, I have clinical experience and training in assisting all people in dealing with the variety of life struggles. We all face different challenges in life and respond to them in our own ways. As such, each approach in treatment should be unique and person centered. My goal is to help each person along their journey in processing and overcoming their unique challenges so that they can thrive on their own.

My name is Sarah R. Hamblen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing clinical services for over 17 years. I have worked with a variety of individuals of all ages, couples, and families on many different issues and concerns. The heart of my practice is finding the strengths within each individual and family. I strive to empower them to reach their goals both independently and as a family group. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help individuals gain insight, understanding, and implement effective change.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is pivotal to a beneficial and meaningful experience in therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change and the strongest predictor of treatment success. My international education encouraged me to adopt a flexible, curious, and inclusive perspective on the factors that contribute to one's identity and difficulties (e.g., religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to support clients' introspective journeys, exploration of identities, and understanding of the self, others, and the world.