Trauma Focused Therapists in Knoxville, TN
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Anne Warwick Landry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now accepting new clients for wait-list. I provide a sliding scale. I come from a non-judgmental, client-centered approach and have years of experience working with adults, teens, and children in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Motivational Therapy and many other approaches. Contact me today for a free phone consultation.
Jordan Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I am trained in
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training (PCIT) & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! For the past seven years, my passion has been to help facilitate personal growth in young children, adolescents, and teens. My primary focus is to be someone you can turn to in a time of need. The stress of growing up in today's ever-changing society can be overwhelming. I would like to join you on your journey to develop the skills necessary to overcome those stressors by teaching you the skills needed. I like to practice from an unconditional, supportive therapist role, in a relaxing environment. I am dedicated to using all my resources to help achieve peace & happiness in your lives!
Tabitha Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals in managing life challenges by identifying and building upon strengths, in order to gain a greater sense of self and develop confidence. As a clinical therapist and a yoga teacher, I am passionate in maintaining awareness of the MindBody connection. My goal is to provide a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental environment to allow clients to feel safe and supported. My desire is to meet you where you are in your life journey and assist you along the path to self discovery, as each individual is the expert in his/her personal life experiences.
Laura West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, or post-partum issues. I understand that you are unique and may require a variety of approaches for maximum success! Because of this, I utilize various therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and mindfulness.
Waitlist for new clients
Carol H Dunaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with all ages, and have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma and anxiety. I love helping children who are in foster care and/or who have been adopted, and also with adults who have experienced a traumatic childhood. It is very satisfying to watch someone overcome the obstacles that have kept them from enjoying life and reaching their highest potential.
Sabrina Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am fully trained and experienced in both EMDR and TFCBT (
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
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.
Brett Gleason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI),
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT) and EMDR.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
Roberta Wilbanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can feel like a struggle sometimes. We may have had negative experiences, and may find ourselves stuck in certain patterns or ways of reacting. As a therapist my goals are to explore and validate my clients’ experiences, help them better understand where our patterns come from and help to empower my clients to find new ways to move forward.
Kike Kotsianas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
There are tough times for everyone — that goes without saying. But combine the stress and uncertainty of life with the challenges of being a preteen, teen, or young adult and it’s no surprise that many are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health-related issues. I would like to help you navigate these challenges and work with you to gain the the tools necessary to overcome them. I am passionate about using my knowledge, experience, and resources to help you find joy in your life!
Waitlist for new clients
Melissa Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, -MHSP, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am currently on maternity leave and will return May 1, 2023. As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to helping families become happy, healthy, and whole. My area of expertise includes early childhood development, trauma, and childhood mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of a wide range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and behavioral issues. Other issues I commonly work with are emotion dysregulation, school-related difficulties, and parenting challenges.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah J Lord
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specialized training in
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems.
I know that change can be hard, and that making the decision to call a therapist is difficult. I believe that we are all capable and deserving of living our best life, and that feeling safe and supported makes it easier to make those changes. Life can be messy, and I am here to help. I have a passion for helping others, and am grateful I get to be a part of that change process. I utilize an individual approach to meet the needs of each client, and want each client to feel heard, valued, and understood.
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Maria Mendoza Cooper
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I aim to provide a comfortable, supportive, and safe space for you. I primarily use a trauma-focused approach and cognitive interventions. I am EMDR trained. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults and treating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational issues, grief, and stress related to life transitions.
Connie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
She commonly works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy frameworks, and has a growing affinity for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Connie welcomes challenges in her work with clients, and values every unique perspective offered through the process of counseling. She has been in the field of counseling and social services for over 20 years. Connie has worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, and families.
Katie Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
I have been trained in
trauma focused
evidence based practices including EMDR and
Trauma Focused
CBT.
Have you experienced a trauma in your life which you are finding to be difficult to cope with? Are you noticing your past wounds are impacting who you are today? Moving forward after a traumatic event can be difficult. I aim to provide my clients with a secure and accepting environment. My ideal client would come to session ready to process difficult things while they curl up on my couch and feel at home in my office space. Although I have seen clients of all ages and diagnoses, I feel the most comfortable with teen and adult aged clients who are currently experiencing PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression.
Waitlist for new clients
Jillian Creswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with challenges related to daily stressors, past trauma or life transitions? Are you the parent of a child who is struggling with emotional or behavioral difficulties? I understand that change can be scary, and I am here to help clients through this process. I am passionate about my work with young adults, children and adolescents, and often utilize play therapy and creative interventions for my clients. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework.
Mona Marie Williams-Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Clients who have wounds, especially interpersonal ones, find that they feel heard without judgement when working with me. I don't get embarrassed or surprised and I think clients find I am warm, genuine, open-minded and respectful. My experience is heavily focused on trauma, especially interpersonal; anxiety; and parenting challenges. Talking with people in counseling is a gift people share with me and I am honored when I can be a part of someone's "story." With 20 years of clinical experience, I have had many opportunities to help people navigate changes in their lives. I believe in the importance of connectedness.
Jenni Freemyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jenni loves working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She sees clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational-stress, and other mental health issues. Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma. She is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Brainspotting, which she uses to help clients process through trauma. She has a certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She also has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC.
LMSW
Verified
Verified
Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services (CCCS) is a Christian agency whose mission is to provide counseling, assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation, case management, and training. We offer at-risk youth and families a holistic approach to mental, emotional, spiritual and behavioral needs with The Lord Jesus Christ as the only true evidence-based provider. Our services include Alcohol and Drug, Grief, Anger Management, Parenting, and Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Services with a foundation of faith-based practices.
Leigh Ann Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have significant experience in using
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) with children and teens, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family systems therapy.
My ideal client is experiencing depression, anxiety, recent life changes, PTSD, and/or complex trauma. I believe in creating an empathetic connection with you and treating you as an individual, as your issues are complex and unique to you and your experience.
McKenna McCracken
Pre-Licensed Professional, APC, MA, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize mindfulness, strengths-based,
trauma focused
, and CBT in my sessions.
I work with adolescents and young adults who want to process through difficult emotions to create healthier patterns in their life. I believe that each individual should have the opportunity to know and understand their authentic self. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgment, where you can feel supported and begin your healing journey. By meeting you wherever you are, we can begin to identify the negative patterns that are hindering your growth. I believe that when you are able to share your story without feeling shame or guilt, you will begin to feel empowered and will be able to create meaningful change in your life.
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What type of therapist is right for me?
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