Therapists in Knoxville, TN

There are so many therapists out there. How do you know which one is right for you? I don't think there is any issue or problem that I'm not willing to try and work with. Of course this doesn't mean I'm an expert on every subject or your issue. One of the most important parts of therapy is the trust between the client and the therapist. This is done by establishing a rapport with the client and creating a safe environment so that she or he feels completely safe and comfortable to talk about his or her issues. Feel free to contact me and talk with me to see if we might be a good fit. There is no charge for this.

Perhaps you are struggling with a recent loss, a sudden health crisis, betrayal or conflict with a loved one. Perhaps you have suffered trauma that you have never shared and holding the secret has become burdensome and lonely. Maybe you struggle with depression or anxiety or racing thoughts that keep you up at night. Maybe the old ways you used to cope no longer help and are actually causing you or your loved ones more pain. Our old ways of coping can become self-limiting and cause us to “live small”. We hide our authentic selves, become self-critical and feel powerless to change both our inner experience and our outer situation.

I am a certified trauma professional and IFS-informed psychotherapist specializing in treating survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, and other forms of trauma. I also enjoy working with other LGBTQ+ folks looking for support. Many clients come to me because they are tired of struggling and need a safe place to land. My priority is ensuring you feel safe, supported, and comfortable diving into topics that might be difficult. We will go at your pace and welcome any parts of you that come up in session. I work as a guide, walking beside you on your journey and observing what is on the path and which directions we could take.

Healing from complex/developmental trauma can feel daunting. My job is to walk alongside you in this process.

What keeps you up at night? Feeling overwhelmed? Problems with relationships? Anxiety? No matter what you are struggling with, no matter what worries you, you do not have to go through this alone. A lot of therapists focus solely on identifying people's weaknesses. I will help you build up your weak areas, but I will also help you identify & develop your strengths so that rather than just getting by, you can really thrive. I specialize in working with anxiety-related issues: panic attacks, OCD, phobias, skin-picking & hair-pulling, perfectionism, etc.

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.