Therapists in Knoxville, TN
I most often work with those who are queer/LGBTQ, transgender, non-religious. I also have specific experience working with law enforcement/public safety professionals, folks in and seeking recovery from addictions, college students, and those who are engaged in programs specifically designed for individuals from the healthcare, legal, transportation/railroad, and aviation industry. My goal is to provide a safe space for healing and self discovery. Please visit my website to see if we're a good fit!
I most often work with those who are queer/LGBTQ, transgender, non-religious. I also have specific experience working with law enforcement/public safety professionals, folks in and seeking recovery from addictions, college students, and those who are engaged in programs specifically designed for individuals from the healthcare, legal, transportation/railroad, and aviation industry. My goal is to provide a safe space for healing and self discovery. Please visit my website to see if we're a good fit!
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.
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.
Somer M Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, T-LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Seeking therapy can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life and making sure you feel comfortable. I believe the foundation of our work is one that is collaborative and begins with honoring your experiences and identities. I enjoy helping individuals through a variety of concerns with a particular passion for working through trauma.
Seeking therapy can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life and making sure you feel comfortable. I believe the foundation of our work is one that is collaborative and begins with honoring your experiences and identities. I enjoy helping individuals through a variety of concerns with a particular passion for working through trauma.
Kenneth A. Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
We all experience anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness at times. And we all struggle with memories from childhood that greatly influence our thinking. These things make up many of the stories we use to control how we feel about the quality of our lives. Changing those stories can help you build the life you desire.
We all experience anxiety, depression, grief, and loneliness at times. And we all struggle with memories from childhood that greatly influence our thinking. These things make up many of the stories we use to control how we feel about the quality of our lives. Changing those stories can help you build the life you desire.
Richard Todd Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37931
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the challenges that arise when dealing with mental health struggles such as anger, depression, ADHD, PTSD, ODD, and anxiety. I have spent the last 14 years working with adolescents in a residential setting, My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself, explore your emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
As a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand the challenges that arise when dealing with mental health struggles such as anger, depression, ADHD, PTSD, ODD, and anxiety. I have spent the last 14 years working with adolescents in a residential setting, My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself, explore your emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Hannah Kristian Monarch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
I work with a range of clients and issues, and specialize in trauma. I also do a lot of therapy with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. My biggest strengths as a counselor are my compassion and open-mindedness. I meet clients where they are at, tailoring the work to your preferences and needs, whether you would benefit most from talk therapy, skill building, trauma processing, or a combination of these. This allows for individualized treatment plans and use of creative, validating techniques.
I work with a range of clients and issues, and specialize in trauma. I also do a lot of therapy with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. My biggest strengths as a counselor are my compassion and open-mindedness. I meet clients where they are at, tailoring the work to your preferences and needs, whether you would benefit most from talk therapy, skill building, trauma processing, or a combination of these. This allows for individualized treatment plans and use of creative, validating techniques.
If you want to feel more connected to others and more in control of your body. If you're looking for stress management skills, recovery from trauma or struggling with addiction, I see you and want to support you. Mental Health Matters.
If you want to feel more connected to others and more in control of your body. If you're looking for stress management skills, recovery from trauma or struggling with addiction, I see you and want to support you. Mental Health Matters.
Alexa Borrows
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
My goal is to empower you to identify and overcome personal obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, understanding and, most importantly, collaborative environment. Working together, we will tackle life’s challenges—whether they may be problems of anxiety, self-esteem, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders, and life transitions. I also work with transgender individuals. My background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my hope is to help you live a more meaningful life.
I’m Liz Lustgarten, a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP), dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space for you and/or your family. I work with a diverse range of clients and concerns, with many clients typically navigating a history of anxiety, depression, and trauma. As a therapist, I value walking alongside my clients during times of struggle and success, to continue to help them move toward their goals.
I’m Liz Lustgarten, a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP), dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space for you and/or your family. I work with a diverse range of clients and concerns, with many clients typically navigating a history of anxiety, depression, and trauma. As a therapist, I value walking alongside my clients during times of struggle and success, to continue to help them move toward their goals.
Laura DiMatteo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Not accepting new clients
Do you wonder where it all started? Do you ever think there could be a better way? In our work together we will look back at patterns, struggles and pain to trace the development of anxiety, depression, panic or other mental illness in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use my experience and training to help clients make the connection between their current struggles, and patterns that stretch back through their lives. Whether we are focused on the issues in the present, symptoms of anxiety or depression, or working through past trauma, the goal is to find strength and peace to live our best lives.
Do you wonder where it all started? Do you ever think there could be a better way? In our work together we will look back at patterns, struggles and pain to trace the development of anxiety, depression, panic or other mental illness in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I use my experience and training to help clients make the connection between their current struggles, and patterns that stretch back through their lives. Whether we are focused on the issues in the present, symptoms of anxiety or depression, or working through past trauma, the goal is to find strength and peace to live our best lives.
Landon J Dalton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. I am a licensed therapist that works with adults and young adults. My approach to therapy is holistic and is individually tailored to meet the needs of my clients. By using an insight-oriented therapeutic approach, I aim to help clients learn not just "how" to cope, but also, why these thoughts/behaviors started to occur. I work in a relaxed, welcoming setting with individuals who are motivated to take a deeper look into themselves. I believe everyone is capable of making significant changes in their life for the better!
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. I am a licensed therapist that works with adults and young adults. My approach to therapy is holistic and is individually tailored to meet the needs of my clients. By using an insight-oriented therapeutic approach, I aim to help clients learn not just "how" to cope, but also, why these thoughts/behaviors started to occur. I work in a relaxed, welcoming setting with individuals who are motivated to take a deeper look into themselves. I believe everyone is capable of making significant changes in their life for the better!
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While my background is in trauma, I have broad clinical experience in helping people navigate a wide range of life's challenges. We all face obstacles, but how we experience and respond to them is unique. That’s why I believe therapy should be personalized, focusing on your individual needs and goals. I draw from a range of evidence based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, to create a treatment plan tailored to you. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse groups and understand the importance of finding a treatment that best fits your own life experiences
While my background is in trauma, I have broad clinical experience in helping people navigate a wide range of life's challenges. We all face obstacles, but how we experience and respond to them is unique. That’s why I believe therapy should be personalized, focusing on your individual needs and goals. I draw from a range of evidence based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR, to create a treatment plan tailored to you. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse groups and understand the importance of finding a treatment that best fits your own life experiences
Lesley Shiver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
You're self-aware, curious, and probably the friend everyone turns to for support—but when it comes to navigating your own relationships or choices, things get murky. Maybe you're stuck in familiar patterns, constantly doubting yourself, or trying to figure out where your people-pleasing ends and your true self begins. You’re not here for surface-level fixes—you’re ready for deep, soulful change. You want clarity. You want to feel grounded in who you are, to trust your intuition, and to move through life with more ease and magic. Bonus points if you love looking at birth charts or going down a Human Design rabbit hole.
You're self-aware, curious, and probably the friend everyone turns to for support—but when it comes to navigating your own relationships or choices, things get murky. Maybe you're stuck in familiar patterns, constantly doubting yourself, or trying to figure out where your people-pleasing ends and your true self begins. You’re not here for surface-level fixes—you’re ready for deep, soulful change. You want clarity. You want to feel grounded in who you are, to trust your intuition, and to move through life with more ease and magic. Bonus points if you love looking at birth charts or going down a Human Design rabbit hole.
Heather Willard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMFT-t
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37931
Hello! My name is Heather Willard and I am a professional counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and other challenges. I partner with individuals and families to identify goals and develop a process that is complementary to each person’s needs and strengths. I love joining with individuals through counseling so they can be in a stronger place to grow, heal, and move toward wholeness. Therapy can be hard work, but it can also be fun and lead to strength and a deeper sense of joy.
Hello! My name is Heather Willard and I am a professional counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and other challenges. I partner with individuals and families to identify goals and develop a process that is complementary to each person’s needs and strengths. I love joining with individuals through counseling so they can be in a stronger place to grow, heal, and move toward wholeness. Therapy can be hard work, but it can also be fun and lead to strength and a deeper sense of joy.
Cydney Cudzilo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I work primarily with adults, college students, and teenagers in both the individual and group therapy context. I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational issues, identity development, and major life transitions.
I work primarily with adults, college students, and teenagers in both the individual and group therapy context. I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational issues, identity development, and major life transitions.
With over 16 years of experience in the field, I have helped many families, individuals, adolescents, and couples navigate difficult seasons in their lives. I offer faith-based, practical, personalized therapy to my clients and truly care about each person that comes to me for help. I know it’s not easy to reach out, and I consider it a privilege to be chosen by my clients.
With over 16 years of experience in the field, I have helped many families, individuals, adolescents, and couples navigate difficult seasons in their lives. I offer faith-based, practical, personalized therapy to my clients and truly care about each person that comes to me for help. I know it’s not easy to reach out, and I consider it a privilege to be chosen by my clients.
Taylor Stutts is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. Taylor loves to help people learn about their emotions and how they can positively express themselves and their emotions in a safe and healthy way. In her free time, Taylor loves to be outside whether it’s going for a walk or hiking. She loves to spend time with family. She loves to read and is in a book club She loves to go on adventures with her husband and son.
Taylor Stutts is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. Taylor loves to help people learn about their emotions and how they can positively express themselves and their emotions in a safe and healthy way. In her free time, Taylor loves to be outside whether it’s going for a walk or hiking. She loves to spend time with family. She loves to read and is in a book club She loves to go on adventures with her husband and son.
Zachary Martin received his master's degree from California State University Bakersfield. Zachary has experience in child welfare, healthcare, and university settings. He has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatric. His primary population has been college age patients. Zachary seeks to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. He believes that therapy should be an enjoyable experience that is full of interesting conversations, enlightenment, emotional growth and even humor. Zachary draws from cognitive behavioral, solution focused, narrative, psychodynamic, and mindfulness.
Zachary Martin received his master's degree from California State University Bakersfield. Zachary has experience in child welfare, healthcare, and university settings. He has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatric. His primary population has been college age patients. Zachary seeks to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with clients. He believes that therapy should be an enjoyable experience that is full of interesting conversations, enlightenment, emotional growth and even humor. Zachary draws from cognitive behavioral, solution focused, narrative, psychodynamic, and mindfulness.
Men’s Counseling. Sports Psychology. Personality Testing. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth. We'll talk about your life, your history, and your goals for the future. If you're having a hard time managing stress, anxiety, depression, or other concerns, we'll talk about that too. I know a few things that may help. If you're still not sure if this is right for you, check out my website to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Men’s Counseling. Sports Psychology. Personality Testing. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth. We'll talk about your life, your history, and your goals for the future. If you're having a hard time managing stress, anxiety, depression, or other concerns, we'll talk about that too. I know a few things that may help. If you're still not sure if this is right for you, check out my website to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Shana Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Over the course of our lives, it can be easy to fall into patterns that keep us feeling stuck, whether in our relationships or on our own. In my therapy room, I strive to provide a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore the ways in which you've learned to interact with the world and gain greater understanding of yourself and your emotions. I hope to empower each of my clients through genuine care and acceptance as we journey into the difficult parts of life together.
Over the course of our lives, it can be easy to fall into patterns that keep us feeling stuck, whether in our relationships or on our own. In my therapy room, I strive to provide a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore the ways in which you've learned to interact with the world and gain greater understanding of yourself and your emotions. I hope to empower each of my clients through genuine care and acceptance as we journey into the difficult parts of life together.
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Number of Therapists in Knoxville, TN
1,000+
Average cost per session
$128
Therapists in Knoxville, TN who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Knoxville, TN see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |