Therapists in Knoxville, TN

Ann Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
There is something deeply intimidating about finding a new therapist. Your life is not working, and you could use some real help in reclaiming yourself. You're aware that you are not in alignment with your creative potential, and you’re ready to deep-dive into what is keeping you stuck. You’re an out-of-the box kind of person, tired of trying to fit your round self into a square hole. You could use a therapist who "gets you" and can guide you to awareness/pursuit of what feels really good and right about your life. You're open to intelligent and compassionate feedback from the right person, who is also your new therapist!
There is something deeply intimidating about finding a new therapist. Your life is not working, and you could use some real help in reclaiming yourself. You're aware that you are not in alignment with your creative potential, and you’re ready to deep-dive into what is keeping you stuck. You’re an out-of-the box kind of person, tired of trying to fit your round self into a square hole. You could use a therapist who "gets you" and can guide you to awareness/pursuit of what feels really good and right about your life. You're open to intelligent and compassionate feedback from the right person, who is also your new therapist!

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.

Linn A Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37934
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or as if life is out of balance? This is the case for many people. Stress and trauma can affect us in many ways leading to difficulty with medical and emotional well-being. Reaching out for support is the first step in the change process, empowering us with the skills to overcome life's challenges. It is important to me to provide you with a safe, relaxing, and non-judgmental space while assisting you in your journey to learn coping strategies and grow as an individual, family, or couple.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or as if life is out of balance? This is the case for many people. Stress and trauma can affect us in many ways leading to difficulty with medical and emotional well-being. Reaching out for support is the first step in the change process, empowering us with the skills to overcome life's challenges. It is important to me to provide you with a safe, relaxing, and non-judgmental space while assisting you in your journey to learn coping strategies and grow as an individual, family, or couple.

Feeling the weight of expectations? Tired of trying to be someone you're not? Living as your authentic self can feel overwhelming, especially when self-doubt, anxiety, stress, or past trauma weigh you down. But you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll transform guilt, shame, and doubt into strength and purpose, empowering you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
Feeling the weight of expectations? Tired of trying to be someone you're not? Living as your authentic self can feel overwhelming, especially when self-doubt, anxiety, stress, or past trauma weigh you down. But you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll transform guilt, shame, and doubt into strength and purpose, empowering you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.

Haley DeFalco
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, LPC/MHS, (t)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Growth can be a difficult journey, and you do not have to be alone in it! Whether you are navigating a life transition, family conflict, healing from past traumas, or struggling to maintain boundaries- I am here to help. Life can throw so many circumstances at us day to day. Which, can often lead to sadness, lack of motivation, hyper-vigilance and many more overwhelming emotions. Though these circumstances are difficult, I am here to support you in achieving your goals and cultivating a life-worth living.
Growth can be a difficult journey, and you do not have to be alone in it! Whether you are navigating a life transition, family conflict, healing from past traumas, or struggling to maintain boundaries- I am here to help. Life can throw so many circumstances at us day to day. Which, can often lead to sadness, lack of motivation, hyper-vigilance and many more overwhelming emotions. Though these circumstances are difficult, I am here to support you in achieving your goals and cultivating a life-worth living.

My name is Sarah R. Hamblen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing clinical services since 1999. I have worked with a variety of individuals of all ages, couples, and families on many different issues and concerns. The heart of my practice is finding the strengths within each individual and family. I strive to empower them to reach their goals both independently and as a family group. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help individuals gain insight, understanding, and implement effective change.
My name is Sarah R. Hamblen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing clinical services since 1999. I have worked with a variety of individuals of all ages, couples, and families on many different issues and concerns. The heart of my practice is finding the strengths within each individual and family. I strive to empower them to reach their goals both independently and as a family group. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help individuals gain insight, understanding, and implement effective change.

Dr. Charles E. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. He is currently accepting new patients, and both day and evening hours are available, as well as Telehealth sessions. Dr. Martin has been in practice over 40 years working with adults with a wide range of problems. Dr. Martin's treatment approach is solution-oriented. Often described as gentle and easy-going with a good sense of humor, Dr. Martin's counseling style is amiable and courteous. He understands that many people are quite anxious when they begin counseling and he makes the initial sessions comfortable.
Dr. Charles E. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. He is currently accepting new patients, and both day and evening hours are available, as well as Telehealth sessions. Dr. Martin has been in practice over 40 years working with adults with a wide range of problems. Dr. Martin's treatment approach is solution-oriented. Often described as gentle and easy-going with a good sense of humor, Dr. Martin's counseling style is amiable and courteous. He understands that many people are quite anxious when they begin counseling and he makes the initial sessions comfortable.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience. I quickly realized my passion for helping people overcome anxiety and depression, which led me to start my work as a therapist, primarily focusing on adolescents and adults. I have a deep passion for assisting my clients through life transitions and helping them overcome barriers to achieving their goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience. I quickly realized my passion for helping people overcome anxiety and depression, which led me to start my work as a therapist, primarily focusing on adolescents and adults. I have a deep passion for assisting my clients through life transitions and helping them overcome barriers to achieving their goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

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.

Maria Greco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37902
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal growth, healing, and deeper self-awareness. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and the weight of past experiences that impact their present.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal growth, healing, and deeper self-awareness. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and the weight of past experiences that impact their present.

Matalyn Olvera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals who are on a journey toward self-compassion and living more fully as their authentic selves. Many individuals I work with have experienced early life trauma, religious trauma, social anxiety, overwhelm, or are in the middle of a life transition. We can work together to gain more balance in your life and create more helpful thought patterns that offer healing instead of feeling "stuck". I offer sessions both in-person in Knoxville, TN or via telehealth throughout Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia between 8am-2pm EST on weekdays.
I work with individuals who are on a journey toward self-compassion and living more fully as their authentic selves. Many individuals I work with have experienced early life trauma, religious trauma, social anxiety, overwhelm, or are in the middle of a life transition. We can work together to gain more balance in your life and create more helpful thought patterns that offer healing instead of feeling "stuck". I offer sessions both in-person in Knoxville, TN or via telehealth throughout Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia between 8am-2pm EST on weekdays.
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Heather Willard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37912
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.

Brittaney Mcmahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's degree in counseling in 2016. I obtained my Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider licensure in 2018. I have worked with children, teens and adults with a myriad of mental health conditions and life stressors in multiple settings, including outpatient, Intensive outpatient, in-home counseling/case management, crisis and residential treatment facilities. I have a passion for helping people live fulfilling and quality lives, regardless of life circumstances.
I graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's degree in counseling in 2016. I obtained my Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider licensure in 2018. I have worked with children, teens and adults with a myriad of mental health conditions and life stressors in multiple settings, including outpatient, Intensive outpatient, in-home counseling/case management, crisis and residential treatment facilities. I have a passion for helping people live fulfilling and quality lives, regardless of life circumstances.

Emma J. Allocco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Life can confront us with unbearable pain and overwhelming obstacles, leaving us feeling lost, discouraged, and questioning our worth. These experiences weigh us down, creating a pain that feels impossible to escape. In response, we summon strength and try to "brush it off" and "keep moving," often invalidating our emotions and experiences in the process. Over time, unprocessed pain seeps into our present, overshadowing joy and eroding our sense of self. The future feels unreachable, the past ever-present, and we lose connection to who we truly are. Even in the darkness, there is hope for healing.
Life can confront us with unbearable pain and overwhelming obstacles, leaving us feeling lost, discouraged, and questioning our worth. These experiences weigh us down, creating a pain that feels impossible to escape. In response, we summon strength and try to "brush it off" and "keep moving," often invalidating our emotions and experiences in the process. Over time, unprocessed pain seeps into our present, overshadowing joy and eroding our sense of self. The future feels unreachable, the past ever-present, and we lose connection to who we truly are. Even in the darkness, there is hope for healing.

Misty Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
The decision to enter into therapy can be a difficult one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better but nothing seems works, it can be disheartening. I will work with you collaboratively so you can become more proactive and can start living your life on purpose. I often work with clients that feel stuck or just tried of walking through the day to day routine of their life without experiencing joy. Therapy is a confidential place to explore and process what is emotionally affecting you, to understand your roadblocks, and ultimately to discover a better path forward.
The decision to enter into therapy can be a difficult one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better but nothing seems works, it can be disheartening. I will work with you collaboratively so you can become more proactive and can start living your life on purpose. I often work with clients that feel stuck or just tried of walking through the day to day routine of their life without experiencing joy. Therapy is a confidential place to explore and process what is emotionally affecting you, to understand your roadblocks, and ultimately to discover a better path forward.

My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.
My ideal client is one who knows they need to make changes and are willing to do the work of therapy. My practice is specialized to help those with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders but I am also a gender therapist. My office is a safe space where you can be you.

Bridget Kane is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who specializes in working with adolescents while also supporting individuals of all ages. As both a social worker and an ally, she empowers her clients to better understand themselves and the world around them, fostering personal growth and well-being. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, Bridget creates a safe and affirming space for healing and self-discovery at any stage of life.
Bridget Kane is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Tennessee who specializes in working with adolescents while also supporting individuals of all ages. As both a social worker and an ally, she empowers her clients to better understand themselves and the world around them, fostering personal growth and well-being. Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, Bridget creates a safe and affirming space for healing and self-discovery at any stage of life.

Adrienne Fields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I will assist you in your counseling journey by providing a judgment-free, compassionate, safe, and comfortable environment.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I will assist you in your counseling journey by providing a judgment-free, compassionate, safe, and comfortable environment.

Jay Meeks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with adults across the life-span, including recent high school graduates and college students navigating the transition to independence as well as adults in other stages of life. I use a variety of therapies to treat a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and other life difficulties. In addition, I have specialized training in the LEAP method for gaining medication compliance for people suffering from psychosis. I also have extensive training and experience treating personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder.

Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship and meaningful work when it comes to our sessions together. I am committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship and meaningful work when it comes to our sessions together. I am committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
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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 |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Self Esteem |
67% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Knoxville, TN see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |