Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Gail Dillon received her Master s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William amp Mary, and her Bachelors degree in English and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has experience working with those who struggle with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, grief and trauma. Her background and vast life experience add to her ability to understand and relate to her clients with both compassion and insight. Gail served in the Army as an enlisted soldier and in the Air Force as an officer.
Gail Dillon received her Master s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William amp Mary, and her Bachelors degree in English and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has experience working with those who struggle with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, grief and trauma. Her background and vast life experience add to her ability to understand and relate to her clients with both compassion and insight. Gail served in the Army as an enlisted soldier and in the Air Force as an officer.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
My name is Kawal Jooma and I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker in Knoxville, TN. I graduated from Boston University with my Master's in Social Work with a specialty in children, youth and families. I have worked many populations including, but not limited to, children, youth, teenagers, adults and older adults.
My name is Kawal Jooma and I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker in Knoxville, TN. I graduated from Boston University with my Master's in Social Work with a specialty in children, youth and families. I have worked many populations including, but not limited to, children, youth, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Many individuals are confronted at certain times in their life with a set of challenges and difficulties that seem insurmountable or overwhelming. Others are seeking guidance or insight in how to rediscover a sense of direction or purpose in their lives. Seeking out help is an act of courage and self-validation. Stop putting it off.
Many individuals are confronted at certain times in their life with a set of challenges and difficulties that seem insurmountable or overwhelming. Others are seeking guidance or insight in how to rediscover a sense of direction or purpose in their lives. Seeking out help is an act of courage and self-validation. Stop putting it off.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Welcome to Gold & Grey Therapy!
Healing happens in spaces where you feel seen, heard, and validated. Life is full of complexity—moments of gold and moments of grey—and you deserve to be celebrated and supported through them all.
My approach is holistic, humanistic, and person-centered, meaning your therapy is tailored to you as a whole person. You are the authority of your own experience. It is my privilege to walk alongside you, offering reflection and insight rooted in warmth, acceptance, and collaboration, as you make meaning of your emotions and experiences.
Welcome to Gold & Grey Therapy!
Healing happens in spaces where you feel seen, heard, and validated. Life is full of complexity—moments of gold and moments of grey—and you deserve to be celebrated and supported through them all.
My approach is holistic, humanistic, and person-centered, meaning your therapy is tailored to you as a whole person. You are the authority of your own experience. It is my privilege to walk alongside you, offering reflection and insight rooted in warmth, acceptance, and collaboration, as you make meaning of your emotions and experiences.
Dawn Fortich, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
The process of initiating therapy can be scary. Trusting someone you don't know isn't always easy. The truth is that life is difficult. We have all experienced sadness, loss, fear, and loneliness. Therapy can help find clarity and strength. My experience is as diverse as those I serve such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital counseling, and PTSD. I enjoy my work and feel blessed to be a tool for God to help those who are hurting or in need of understanding. My greatest reward comes from empowering people with the confidence and tools to make a positive change.
The process of initiating therapy can be scary. Trusting someone you don't know isn't always easy. The truth is that life is difficult. We have all experienced sadness, loss, fear, and loneliness. Therapy can help find clarity and strength. My experience is as diverse as those I serve such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital counseling, and PTSD. I enjoy my work and feel blessed to be a tool for God to help those who are hurting or in need of understanding. My greatest reward comes from empowering people with the confidence and tools to make a positive change.
Jillian Creswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with challenges related to daily stressors, past trauma or life transitions? I understand that change can be scary, and I am here to help clients through this process. I enjoy working with adults as they navigate life changes, learn skills for managing stress, and improve relationships. I have experience with teens, college students and young professionals, as they explore self-identity, family conflict, and challenges related to work/life balance. I am also passionate about helping clients heal from childhood trauma and find new ways to manage emotions.
Are you struggling with challenges related to daily stressors, past trauma or life transitions? I understand that change can be scary, and I am here to help clients through this process. I enjoy working with adults as they navigate life changes, learn skills for managing stress, and improve relationships. I have experience with teens, college students and young professionals, as they explore self-identity, family conflict, and challenges related to work/life balance. I am also passionate about helping clients heal from childhood trauma and find new ways to manage emotions.
My passion is to offer individualized, compassionate client care using a variety of methods. I work with adults, teens, and children. My clients range in age from five years old through adulthood, and they are usually having issues with adjustments, transitions, family, and relationships. They also may struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, or substance use issues. I offer a non-judgmental and safe, healing space. I want to help clients meet their goals and offer hope where it may be lacking.
My passion is to offer individualized, compassionate client care using a variety of methods. I work with adults, teens, and children. My clients range in age from five years old through adulthood, and they are usually having issues with adjustments, transitions, family, and relationships. They also may struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, or substance use issues. I offer a non-judgmental and safe, healing space. I want to help clients meet their goals and offer hope where it may be lacking.
As a therapist, I desire to help others to heal from trauma, trials, and pain. We can sometimes carry our past with us in our bodies, and not realize it. If we do not properly process those past hurts, trials and traumas we continue to carry them with us through life. By working with clients to process those hurts, those past memories will no longer be triggers, but to just be a memory. I believe that there can be healing, and it is my desire to help others through that process.
As a therapist, I desire to help others to heal from trauma, trials, and pain. We can sometimes carry our past with us in our bodies, and not realize it. If we do not properly process those past hurts, trials and traumas we continue to carry them with us through life. By working with clients to process those hurts, those past memories will no longer be triggers, but to just be a memory. I believe that there can be healing, and it is my desire to help others through that process.
Ken O’Hearn
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(t), MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Experienced trauma therapist specializing in supporting individuals navigating the aftermath of critical incidents, PTSD, and life transitions. Combines 25 years as a board-certified paramedic with 10 years of USAF service to offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to promote healing and resilience. Expertise includes EMDR, crisis intervention, and somatic techniques tailored to unique needs. Committed to empowering clients to reclaim balance and thrive.
Experienced trauma therapist specializing in supporting individuals navigating the aftermath of critical incidents, PTSD, and life transitions. Combines 25 years as a board-certified paramedic with 10 years of USAF service to offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to promote healing and resilience. Expertise includes EMDR, crisis intervention, and somatic techniques tailored to unique needs. Committed to empowering clients to reclaim balance and thrive.
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Brandy Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP(S), NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
I am a therapist who has primarily worked with mothers who have a history of addiction. I am very passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their behavioral patterns, are driven to better themselves by asking those difficult questions, and ready to break generational cycles of trauma or addiction. I believe that addiction and mental health go hand in hand. Although individuals have sought services for substance use, there was work to be done with trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. I primarily work with teens and adults, and I especially enjoy serving the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and international communities.
I am a therapist who has primarily worked with mothers who have a history of addiction. I am very passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their behavioral patterns, are driven to better themselves by asking those difficult questions, and ready to break generational cycles of trauma or addiction. I believe that addiction and mental health go hand in hand. Although individuals have sought services for substance use, there was work to be done with trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. I primarily work with teens and adults, and I especially enjoy serving the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and international communities.
Accepting new clients! Are you finding you & your partner arguing often, living as roommates, walking on eggshells, or all of the above? This can be very lonely & feel like a great love lost. Avoiding the root of these conflicts can continue negative cycles and lead to resentment, and relationship exhaustion. I use the "gold standard" of couples therapy to help couples understand their pattern of interaction, become aware of how to change it, and begin to cradle each other in conflict instead of turning away.
Accepting new clients! Are you finding you & your partner arguing often, living as roommates, walking on eggshells, or all of the above? This can be very lonely & feel like a great love lost. Avoiding the root of these conflicts can continue negative cycles and lead to resentment, and relationship exhaustion. I use the "gold standard" of couples therapy to help couples understand their pattern of interaction, become aware of how to change it, and begin to cradle each other in conflict instead of turning away.
Life is an evolving journey that we are navigating. It can be challenging to navigate intense emotions, stress, relationships, anxiety, and so much more. As a therapist, I create a safe and judgement free place for people to explore these challenges. A place to talk with no judgment and create a toolbox of coping skills that you can use to help navigate this journey called life. This is a courageous step towards creating a life worth living. Every human is different, so my approach is tailored to meet your specific therapeutic needs. You are not alone as you now have a professional helping you navigate your healing journey.
Life is an evolving journey that we are navigating. It can be challenging to navigate intense emotions, stress, relationships, anxiety, and so much more. As a therapist, I create a safe and judgement free place for people to explore these challenges. A place to talk with no judgment and create a toolbox of coping skills that you can use to help navigate this journey called life. This is a courageous step towards creating a life worth living. Every human is different, so my approach is tailored to meet your specific therapeutic needs. You are not alone as you now have a professional helping you navigate your healing journey.
The Middle Path. Intensive Outpatient Ages 10+
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
Growing up and not learning how to regulate your emotions may cause misery and suffering. We offer intensive Group, DBT and holistic therapy, 3 days a week, 3 hours a day of DBT group therapy online or in person from ages 10-65+, for 7.5 weeks (24 sessions). Located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Maryville, Tri-Cities. Our holistic program teaches the Four Core Skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. "DBT" is an evidenced based treatment that teaches step by step to reduce impulsivity and reactivity. Our groups take place in a "Spa like", home environment. You may self-refer: themiddlepath.life Starting at age 6 to adult.
Carol Lucas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's in Social Work in 1999. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in a variety of settings such as inpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, school based, and community mental health. Carol uses a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower clients to deal with whatever they are facing, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, substance abuse, life changes, grief, loss, or executive skills deficits.
Carol Lucas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's in Social Work in 1999. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in a variety of settings such as inpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, school based, and community mental health. Carol uses a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower clients to deal with whatever they are facing, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, substance abuse, life changes, grief, loss, or executive skills deficits.
Hi there! I am a counselor in training through the University of Tennessee, graduating in May of 2025. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings and who are eager to develop effective coping skills to navigate life's challenges. I value personal growth and hope you are ready to engage in a collaborative process that fosters self-discovery and resilience. I am committed to helping you make positive changes in your life. Together, we will work towards building a stronger sense of self and equipping you with the tools needed to thrive.
Hi there! I am a counselor in training through the University of Tennessee, graduating in May of 2025. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings and who are eager to develop effective coping skills to navigate life's challenges. I value personal growth and hope you are ready to engage in a collaborative process that fosters self-discovery and resilience. I am committed to helping you make positive changes in your life. Together, we will work towards building a stronger sense of self and equipping you with the tools needed to thrive.
Our goal is no longer to be "normal." Our goal is to be happy!
My ideal clients are teens and adults who are figuring out for themselves that they are neurodivergent, and would like some help navigating that.
Together we can learn to understand your brain and how it works, to forgive yourself for not meeting every expectation of a neurotypical world, and to love (or at least accept) your unique self.
Our goal is no longer to be "normal." Our goal is to be happy!
My ideal clients are teens and adults who are figuring out for themselves that they are neurodivergent, and would like some help navigating that.
Together we can learn to understand your brain and how it works, to forgive yourself for not meeting every expectation of a neurotypical world, and to love (or at least accept) your unique self.
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
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Number of Therapists in Knoxville, TN
900+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Knoxville, TN who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Aetna |
| 76% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Knoxville, TN see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |