Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, neurodivergence, and chronic health conditions that cause autonomic dysregulation.
My approach to therapy is trauma focused and rooted in Polyvagal Theory. The interventions I use include EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and sound based therapies including the Safe and Sound Protocol and the Rest and Restore Protocol.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, neurodivergence, and chronic health conditions that cause autonomic dysregulation.
My approach to therapy is trauma focused and rooted in Polyvagal Theory. The interventions I use include EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and sound based therapies including the Safe and Sound Protocol and the Rest and Restore Protocol.
Alexis Castle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex PTSD, or are working through dissociative disorders.
By using DBR interventions paired with the AT interweaves I help to harness neuroplasticity which is your brain’s natural ability to heal and re-wire new neural pathways, leading to a felt sense of change and restoration.
My clinical focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex PTSD, or are working through dissociative disorders.
By using DBR interventions paired with the AT interweaves I help to harness neuroplasticity which is your brain’s natural ability to heal and re-wire new neural pathways, leading to a felt sense of change and restoration.
I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of counseling. It takes courage to seek help, and I commend those who choose this path as an act of self-love and care. As your therapist, I would be honored to listen, understand the complexities of your story, and create a safe, nonjudgmental space as we work together.
I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of counseling. It takes courage to seek help, and I commend those who choose this path as an act of self-love and care. As your therapist, I would be honored to listen, understand the complexities of your story, and create a safe, nonjudgmental space as we work together.
I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from and cope with the impact of issues like trauma, abuse, grief, loss, adoption, attachment problems, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, family conflict, relationship struggles, and postpartum and women's issues.
I have helped clients in a variety of treatment settings, including outpatient therapy, in home therapy, and residential treatment centers for adults, adolescents, and children. I have received training in using somatic and attachment-based treatment models, including EMDR, SMART, IFS, and TBRI.
I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from and cope with the impact of issues like trauma, abuse, grief, loss, adoption, attachment problems, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, family conflict, relationship struggles, and postpartum and women's issues.
I have helped clients in a variety of treatment settings, including outpatient therapy, in home therapy, and residential treatment centers for adults, adolescents, and children. I have received training in using somatic and attachment-based treatment models, including EMDR, SMART, IFS, and TBRI.
Accepting New Clients! I’m a believer in meeting my clients where they are and empowering them through our work together. My theoretical orientation leans towards using aspects of Interpersonal Process Theory (IPT), emotion-focused therapy, feminist-multicultural therapy, DBT, and CBT to best suit the needs of my client. I strive to create a warm and welcoming therapy space for all.
Accepting New Clients! I’m a believer in meeting my clients where they are and empowering them through our work together. My theoretical orientation leans towards using aspects of Interpersonal Process Theory (IPT), emotion-focused therapy, feminist-multicultural therapy, DBT, and CBT to best suit the needs of my client. I strive to create a warm and welcoming therapy space for all.
I have experience and ongoing training in various modalities for addressing complex trauma and PTSD, including EMDR and Mood Regulation skills.
Accepting new clients on a case by case basis-contact me to see if schedules are compatible and if we're a good fit to work together. I work to cultivate a space where people feel valued for the multifaceted identities they hold and where nonjudgmental curiosity welcomes difficult, messy questions that seem to arise simply from being alive. I especially enjoy working with folks who are seeking Intersectionality affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent affirming care
I have experience and ongoing training in various modalities for addressing complex trauma and PTSD, including EMDR and Mood Regulation skills.
Accepting new clients on a case by case basis-contact me to see if schedules are compatible and if we're a good fit to work together. I work to cultivate a space where people feel valued for the multifaceted identities they hold and where nonjudgmental curiosity welcomes difficult, messy questions that seem to arise simply from being alive. I especially enjoy working with folks who are seeking Intersectionality affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent affirming care
Kindred Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, ADS, CSTS
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909
You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or the everyday struggles of parenting—even if you haven’t been officially diagnosed.
Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, grief, or parenting stress? We use proven, skills-based therapy—like DBT and shame-informed care—to help you regain control, build confidence, and find lasting relief. Real tools. Real progress. You're not alone—let’s take the first step.
You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, or the everyday struggles of parenting—even if you haven’t been officially diagnosed.
Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, grief, or parenting stress? We use proven, skills-based therapy—like DBT and shame-informed care—to help you regain control, build confidence, and find lasting relief. Real tools. Real progress. You're not alone—let’s take the first step.
If you are looking to work through your trauma, I can help.
I will help you connect with your emotions and your people in new ways. Through understanding the mechanisms of connection, I will help you find the right behaviors for navigating the complexity of your life while growing in satisfaction, fulfillment and joy.
If you are looking to work through your trauma, I can help.
I will help you connect with your emotions and your people in new ways. Through understanding the mechanisms of connection, I will help you find the right behaviors for navigating the complexity of your life while growing in satisfaction, fulfillment and joy.
My experience in mental health has led to work with individuals in areas not limited to depression, anxiety, addiction and trauma.
Have you ever played the game of Life? The board game with the cars and pegs, where you spin the wheel and try to live your best life with all the twists and turns that come with it. I believe we are all driving our little cars around on this journey, and sometimes we need an extra passenger to help us along the way. Whether you need guidance in decision making, a companion to drive away fear and loneliness, or confidence to take control of your life, sometimes we all need that passenger peg. Whatever point in this "game of life" you might be at, I want to join you and help you reach your goals.
My experience in mental health has led to work with individuals in areas not limited to depression, anxiety, addiction and trauma.
Have you ever played the game of Life? The board game with the cars and pegs, where you spin the wheel and try to live your best life with all the twists and turns that come with it. I believe we are all driving our little cars around on this journey, and sometimes we need an extra passenger to help us along the way. Whether you need guidance in decision making, a companion to drive away fear and loneliness, or confidence to take control of your life, sometimes we all need that passenger peg. Whatever point in this "game of life" you might be at, I want to join you and help you reach your goals.
I work with a range of clients and issues, but am especially passionate about work with young adults and teens, the LGBTQ+ community, trauma, dissociation, and anxiety.
I am chiefly an integrative trauma therapist, and am highly specialized in work with complex trauma or dissociation that can make therapy difficult to engage in for some clients.
I work with a range of clients and issues, but am especially passionate about work with young adults and teens, the LGBTQ+ community, trauma, dissociation, and anxiety.
I am chiefly an integrative trauma therapist, and am highly specialized in work with complex trauma or dissociation that can make therapy difficult to engage in for some clients.
Issues I can help you with:
PTSD and trauma
Depression and anxiety
Addiction concerns
Life transitions
Parent/child relationship challenges
Exploring core values and life goals
Christian faith concerns
Counseling Approaches I Use:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Targeted support for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Build emotional regulation and coping skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Break unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Create meaningful change through values-based living
Issues I can help you with:
PTSD and trauma
Depression and anxiety
Addiction concerns
Life transitions
Parent/child relationship challenges
Exploring core values and life goals
Christian faith concerns
Counseling Approaches I Use:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Targeted support for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Build emotional regulation and coping skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Break unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Create meaningful change through values-based living
Elizabeth Lustgarten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37912
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a diverse range of clients and concerns, with many clients typically navigating a history of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have been working as a therapist since 2021, and have been working as a licensed therapist since November of 2023. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy tend to guide my work with all my clients, and with children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy and Sand-Tray therapy.
I work with a diverse range of clients and concerns, with many clients typically navigating a history of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have been working as a therapist since 2021, and have been working as a licensed therapist since November of 2023. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy tend to guide my work with all my clients, and with children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy and Sand-Tray therapy.
While we have the capacity to experience great joy, the human experience also contains anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of pain.
I have experience in supporting adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, life transitions, stress management, family and relational trauma, identity issues, and more. I have specialized experience in working with clients who have experienced sexual assault and sexual abuse.
While we have the capacity to experience great joy, the human experience also contains anxiety, depression, trauma, and other forms of pain.
I have experience in supporting adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, life transitions, stress management, family and relational trauma, identity issues, and more. I have specialized experience in working with clients who have experienced sexual assault and sexual abuse.
Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma.
Jenni loves providing therapy and seeing clients feel accomplished as they work towards healing. She strives to create a safe place in her office where clients may feel comfortable and understood. Jenni considers her job a privilege and is humbled by those individuals who chose her as their therapist.
Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma.
Jenni loves providing therapy and seeing clients feel accomplished as they work towards healing. She strives to create a safe place in her office where clients may feel comfortable and understood. Jenni considers her job a privilege and is humbled by those individuals who chose her as their therapist.
I serve individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives.
I have worked with victims of trauma since 1996. I understand the justice system and DCS system well. I am familiar with most options available to help and help clients gather information so they can make informed decisions. I utilize different techniques to address mind, body and spirit. I use EMDR, Expressive Arts, movement, and other techniques.
I serve individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives.
I have worked with victims of trauma since 1996. I understand the justice system and DCS system well. I am familiar with most options available to help and help clients gather information so they can make informed decisions. I utilize different techniques to address mind, body and spirit. I use EMDR, Expressive Arts, movement, and other techniques.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Jahna Golly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
The therapeutic strategies that I use are guided by a trauma informed lens that allows for the use of strategies beyond only traditional "talk therapy".
I specialize in working with children and adults of various background experiences. This includes adoption/attachment related challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school related challenges in teens and adolescents, anger, and behavioral challenges.
The therapeutic strategies that I use are guided by a trauma informed lens that allows for the use of strategies beyond only traditional "talk therapy".
I specialize in working with children and adults of various background experiences. This includes adoption/attachment related challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, school related challenges in teens and adolescents, anger, and behavioral challenges.
I have over 20 years of experience specializing in the complex needs of both children and adults in a variety of settings. I have a passion for helping people learn to help themselves. My training and experience brings a level of confidence and skill that ensures clients will have a safe, secure, non judgmental and caring environment to create opportunities for growth and change. If it's time for you to consider professional support allow me to assist you on your journey and help you "Start Your Tomorrow Today"
I have over 20 years of experience specializing in the complex needs of both children and adults in a variety of settings. I have a passion for helping people learn to help themselves. My training and experience brings a level of confidence and skill that ensures clients will have a safe, secure, non judgmental and caring environment to create opportunities for growth and change. If it's time for you to consider professional support allow me to assist you on your journey and help you "Start Your Tomorrow Today"
I specialize in working with issues of grief and loss, trauma, abuse, life transition, guilt, shame, family conflict, relationship conflict, mood disorders, anxiety and depression, and codependency, etc..
The decision to come to counseling is an important step and I understand that participation in counseling is an incredibly brave act. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for you as we work together to find solutions, relief, and balance in your life. Through my own experiences in counseling and in counseling others, I have come to believe that hope, redemption, acceptance, and inner peace can become a part of every person's story. My approach to counseling is collaborative, holistic, and interactive.
I specialize in working with issues of grief and loss, trauma, abuse, life transition, guilt, shame, family conflict, relationship conflict, mood disorders, anxiety and depression, and codependency, etc..
The decision to come to counseling is an important step and I understand that participation in counseling is an incredibly brave act. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable space for you as we work together to find solutions, relief, and balance in your life. Through my own experiences in counseling and in counseling others, I have come to believe that hope, redemption, acceptance, and inner peace can become a part of every person's story. My approach to counseling is collaborative, holistic, and interactive.
Whether it is first onset psychosis or ongoing depression, marital problems or divorce recovery, anxiety or trauma, we are here to serve you.
I have practiced for the past 32yrs, providing individual, couple, family and group therapy with great success. I treat clients over the age of 14yrs old and I work with diverse populations and various mental health diagnoses. Not only I am passionate about what I do, but also love to see my clients succeed in their life.
Whether it is first onset psychosis or ongoing depression, marital problems or divorce recovery, anxiety or trauma, we are here to serve you.
I have practiced for the past 32yrs, providing individual, couple, family and group therapy with great success. I treat clients over the age of 14yrs old and I work with diverse populations and various mental health diagnoses. Not only I am passionate about what I do, but also love to see my clients succeed in their life.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.