Schema Therapy in Knoxville, TN
While I work with all sorts of clients, I have carved out a niche working with people who are going through life transitions. These transitions might look like going through a divorce or major career change. As a therapist, I rely on my background in systems theory to help look at different areas of your life, and help understand how they all have lead you to where you are today. I use a strengths based approach to help you rebuild yourself into the person you want to be, and to avoid getting stuck in the problems of the past. A good client fit for me is someone who wants change, even if they are not sure how to do that yet.
While I work with all sorts of clients, I have carved out a niche working with people who are going through life transitions. These transitions might look like going through a divorce or major career change. As a therapist, I rely on my background in systems theory to help look at different areas of your life, and help understand how they all have lead you to where you are today. I use a strengths based approach to help you rebuild yourself into the person you want to be, and to avoid getting stuck in the problems of the past. A good client fit for me is someone who wants change, even if they are not sure how to do that yet.
Finding a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, supported, and empowered is the first step toward meaningful change. Help is available for a wide range of concerns using evidence-based practices, grounded in clinical expertise and delivered with compassion and empathy.
Finding a therapeutic environment where you feel safe, supported, and empowered is the first step toward meaningful change. Help is available for a wide range of concerns using evidence-based practices, grounded in clinical expertise and delivered with compassion and empathy.
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.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is foundational to healing, and I work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your personal goals through CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and shaped by years of experience working with first responders, veterans, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. I understand that while many people may experience similar challenges, no two stories are the same. Every person brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy, which is why I take an individualized, collaborative approach to treatment. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT, to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs and supports meaningful, lasting growth.
I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is foundational to healing, and I work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your personal goals through CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and shaped by years of experience working with first responders, veterans, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. I understand that while many people may experience similar challenges, no two stories are the same. Every person brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy, which is why I take an individualized, collaborative approach to treatment. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and DBT, to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs and supports meaningful, lasting growth.
Anxiety that won't ease. Depression that's taken over. Trauma that keeps resurfacing. If life feels unmanageable right now, you're not alone — and it's not permanent.
Our therapists treat anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, BPD, bipolar and mood disorders, and relationship struggles, using approaches with real evidence behind them: CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care. As a group practice, we match you with a therapist suited to your specific needs — not just whoever's available first. Most major insurance accepted.
You don't need to have it figured out before you call. You just need to be ready to start.
Anxiety that won't ease. Depression that's taken over. Trauma that keeps resurfacing. If life feels unmanageable right now, you're not alone — and it's not permanent.
Our therapists treat anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, BPD, bipolar and mood disorders, and relationship struggles, using approaches with real evidence behind them: CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care. As a group practice, we match you with a therapist suited to your specific needs — not just whoever's available first. Most major insurance accepted.
You don't need to have it figured out before you call. You just need to be ready to start.
I treat adults, and have extensive experience and knowledge in trauma-focused modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema Therapy.
If you're seeing this description I want to say that I am glad that you're interested in therapy. It can be difficult to look into your healing journey and address trauma. As a therapist, I focus on the journey of healing from childhood to adulthood. I come from a trauma-focused lens and foster an unconditional positive regard while also helping you increase self-awareness and self-reflection. Even if you feel doubtful about therapy, I am glad to consult with you to talk about goals for your life.
I treat adults, and have extensive experience and knowledge in trauma-focused modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Schema Therapy.
If you're seeing this description I want to say that I am glad that you're interested in therapy. It can be difficult to look into your healing journey and address trauma. As a therapist, I focus on the journey of healing from childhood to adulthood. I come from a trauma-focused lens and foster an unconditional positive regard while also helping you increase self-awareness and self-reflection. Even if you feel doubtful about therapy, I am glad to consult with you to talk about goals for your life.
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 can be overwhelming when you're dealing with interpersonal issues, including addiction, stress, or struggles with body image, or other personal concerns creating a state of distress. My ideal client is someone who wants change but may not know where to start. They’re seeking clarity, peace, and support without judgment.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I combine professional training with lived experience to offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space. Together, we’ll build practical tools, explore what’s holding you back, and reconnect you with your strengths. You don’t have to face this alone—I’m here to walk with you.
Life can be overwhelming when you're dealing with interpersonal issues, including addiction, stress, or struggles with body image, or other personal concerns creating a state of distress. My ideal client is someone who wants change but may not know where to start. They’re seeking clarity, peace, and support without judgment.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I combine professional training with lived experience to offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space. Together, we’ll build practical tools, explore what’s holding you back, and reconnect you with your strengths. You don’t have to face this alone—I’m here to walk with you.
I love to work with people from 20 to 90 whether you need someone to help you walk through a particularly rough patch or have had long term problems with abuse or trauma issues, substance use, depression, anxiety or self-harm. If you have childhood issues or problems in present day life I have an eclectic approach with a wealth of experience and expertise. If your goal is to identify what direction you want to go in and how to get where you want to be I am ready to take that journey with you.
I love to work with people from 20 to 90 whether you need someone to help you walk through a particularly rough patch or have had long term problems with abuse or trauma issues, substance use, depression, anxiety or self-harm. If you have childhood issues or problems in present day life I have an eclectic approach with a wealth of experience and expertise. If your goal is to identify what direction you want to go in and how to get where you want to be I am ready to take that journey with you.
I also utilize Schema Therapy which helps clients discover the origins of any unmet emotional needs, identify their life-patterns, and learn how to develop a greater sense worth.
Please note: You will get a faster response by emailing rather than calling. I work individually with adults (over 18) to provide empathy, guidance, and support as they navigate through difficult times in life. I have worked with clients suffering from a variety of issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, LGBT issues, OCD, parenting problems, relationship conflict, unresolved trauma, emotional/mental/physical/sexual abuse, and more.
I also utilize Schema Therapy which helps clients discover the origins of any unmet emotional needs, identify their life-patterns, and learn how to develop a greater sense worth.
Please note: You will get a faster response by emailing rather than calling. I work individually with adults (over 18) to provide empathy, guidance, and support as they navigate through difficult times in life. I have worked with clients suffering from a variety of issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, LGBT issues, OCD, parenting problems, relationship conflict, unresolved trauma, emotional/mental/physical/sexual abuse, and more.
Many of the people I work with are insightful, self-aware, and tired of repeating patterns that hurt them. The relationships they find themselves in feel confusing, intense, or exhausting. They feel themselves disappearing in relationships, side-stepping their own wants and needs. They may even pull away when things feel too close. They may know why they struggle, at least intellectually, but that hasn’t changed how it actually feels in their body or shows up in relationships. They feel debilitated by the impact these patterns are having on their overall well-being and ability to show up in their lives.
Many of the people I work with are insightful, self-aware, and tired of repeating patterns that hurt them. The relationships they find themselves in feel confusing, intense, or exhausting. They feel themselves disappearing in relationships, side-stepping their own wants and needs. They may even pull away when things feel too close. They may know why they struggle, at least intellectually, but that hasn’t changed how it actually feels in their body or shows up in relationships. They feel debilitated by the impact these patterns are having on their overall well-being and ability to show up in their lives.
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.
FOCUS: Trauma Recovery, Divorce Recovery, Relationship Counseling, Emotionally Focused Counseling, Gottman Couples Counseling, Certificated EMDR therapist, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Faith-Based Christian counseling, and Prepare & Enrich Premarital Counseling.
FOCUS: Trauma Recovery, Divorce Recovery, Relationship Counseling, Emotionally Focused Counseling, Gottman Couples Counseling, Certificated EMDR therapist, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Faith-Based Christian counseling, and Prepare & Enrich Premarital Counseling.
Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. 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 am passionate about all things relational.
Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. 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 am passionate about all things relational.
On too many occasions life has presented you with a difficult set of obstacles. The current crisis jeopardizes your interpersonal relationships, career, and mental stability. As a client struggling with mental distress / trauma it is difficult to trust in a world you view as dishonest, dangerous, and judgmental. As survivors of a global pandemic we have all experience our share of trauma. As your clinician we'll work together to identify evidence based interventions that effectively reduce distress, improve communication and reestablish trust, hope, & intimacy in your interpersonal relationships and yourself. Healing is 1 call away
On too many occasions life has presented you with a difficult set of obstacles. The current crisis jeopardizes your interpersonal relationships, career, and mental stability. As a client struggling with mental distress / trauma it is difficult to trust in a world you view as dishonest, dangerous, and judgmental. As survivors of a global pandemic we have all experience our share of trauma. As your clinician we'll work together to identify evidence based interventions that effectively reduce distress, improve communication and reestablish trust, hope, & intimacy in your interpersonal relationships and yourself. Healing is 1 call away
Hannah Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
"I don't want to talk about it." That may be what you have always said, but life keeps happening and now you don't know what else to do. It could be that you feel like no one has ever really understood or accepted you as you are, or maybe something traumatic has happened. Maybe you're in a relationship with someone you love, but you can't seem to make it work, or maybe you feel shame after turning toward an addiction to fill the emptiness. At some point, everything that used to work stops working and you wonder if you will ever be happy again.
"I don't want to talk about it." That may be what you have always said, but life keeps happening and now you don't know what else to do. It could be that you feel like no one has ever really understood or accepted you as you are, or maybe something traumatic has happened. Maybe you're in a relationship with someone you love, but you can't seem to make it work, or maybe you feel shame after turning toward an addiction to fill the emptiness. At some point, everything that used to work stops working and you wonder if you will ever be happy again.
People tell me that I’m easy to talk to. But I don’t just listen. I help you find out how the ways you are thinking or interacting are causing you problems, and I offer observations and possible solutions. You and I collaborate to figure out what solutions may fit for you, and how to make them work in your life. Together we build an understanding of what you are going through, and together we tackle the issues. Rather than relying on manualized “copy and paste” therapeutic approaches, my suggestions and observations are based on an in-depth understanding of you and your situation.
People tell me that I’m easy to talk to. But I don’t just listen. I help you find out how the ways you are thinking or interacting are causing you problems, and I offer observations and possible solutions. You and I collaborate to figure out what solutions may fit for you, and how to make them work in your life. Together we build an understanding of what you are going through, and together we tackle the issues. Rather than relying on manualized “copy and paste” therapeutic approaches, my suggestions and observations are based on an in-depth understanding of you and your situation.
I have worked hard to learn my craft. I continue to hone it every day in order to serve clients well according to the most effective ways of helping & the latest innovations in psychotherapy. I would love to help you begin a journey toward recovery, growth, and healing!
I have worked hard to learn my craft. I continue to hone it every day in order to serve clients well according to the most effective ways of helping & the latest innovations in psychotherapy. I would love to help you begin a journey toward recovery, growth, and healing!
My work centers around creating an inclusive and safe environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as queer, LGBTQ, transgender, and non-religious. I also welcome everyone regardless of their identity or experience, as we all deserve to heal and be well. Naturally, I treat mental illness, but also focus on human strengths, flourishing, and experiencing joy even when life is difficult. My primary goal is to foster a space for healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of personalized support tailored to your needs.
My work centers around creating an inclusive and safe environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as queer, LGBTQ, transgender, and non-religious. I also welcome everyone regardless of their identity or experience, as we all deserve to heal and be well. Naturally, I treat mental illness, but also focus on human strengths, flourishing, and experiencing joy even when life is difficult. My primary goal is to foster a space for healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of personalized support tailored to your needs.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.