Therapists in Polk County, TN
Dr. Constance Ratcliff
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT/S, LPC/S
Verified
Ocoee, TN 37361 (Online Only)
I offer Telemental Health therapy services utilizing evidenced based play therapy and systemic therapeutic approaches with children ages 8-18, parents and families facing a variety of life challenges including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, parental divorce and/or family adjustment stressors as well as pre-marital and couples counseling during various life stages. I assist clients to address current life stressors for achieving emotional, social, relational, behavioral growth, resiliency and well being. Additionally I offer LMFT and RPT Supervision for Masters, Doctoral and Post-Graduate level interns.
I offer Telemental Health therapy services utilizing evidenced based play therapy and systemic therapeutic approaches with children ages 8-18, parents and families facing a variety of life challenges including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, parental divorce and/or family adjustment stressors as well as pre-marital and couples counseling during various life stages. I assist clients to address current life stressors for achieving emotional, social, relational, behavioral growth, resiliency and well being. Additionally I offer LMFT and RPT Supervision for Masters, Doctoral and Post-Graduate level interns.
Anchor Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
Ocoee, TN 37361
Waitlist for new clients
My passion for working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults of all ages) is rooted in my faith in God. I utilize skills, tools, and techniques in a modern "human to human" approach to help my clients find their hope and passion for life. Whether you have abuse & trauma, anxiety, ADHD, child and adolescent issues, depression, divorce recovery, mood disorder, eating disorder, addiction or substance use, grief & loss, parenting struggles, self-esteem, or social skills, assisting you in finding hope, I consider a divine appointment.
My passion for working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults of all ages) is rooted in my faith in God. I utilize skills, tools, and techniques in a modern "human to human" approach to help my clients find their hope and passion for life. Whether you have abuse & trauma, anxiety, ADHD, child and adolescent issues, depression, divorce recovery, mood disorder, eating disorder, addiction or substance use, grief & loss, parenting struggles, self-esteem, or social skills, assisting you in finding hope, I consider a divine appointment.
Mackenzie Ohman
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I, AAMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Benton, TN 37307
Have you been struggling with your relationships, and aren't sure how to move forward? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression due to a stressful experience, and want a safe space to talk about it. Whatever symptoms you're experiencing, I am here to walk with you and help you navigate your experience. I have a passion for clients who have experienced trauma and PTSD. My goal is to help my clients process experiences that are inhibiting them from living a whole, authentic life. I also help clients with a variety of symptoms and problems including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, relationship dysfunction, and life transition.
Have you been struggling with your relationships, and aren't sure how to move forward? Maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression due to a stressful experience, and want a safe space to talk about it. Whatever symptoms you're experiencing, I am here to walk with you and help you navigate your experience. I have a passion for clients who have experienced trauma and PTSD. My goal is to help my clients process experiences that are inhibiting them from living a whole, authentic life. I also help clients with a variety of symptoms and problems including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, relationship dysfunction, and life transition.
Online Therapists
Matthew Gumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP, LCMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
Matthew Gumb brings years of deep and varied experience in his counseling work with adults, children, and adolescents. Working to help individuals and families that suffer with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, inattentive/impulsive behavior, as well as other issues. He has worked in settings such as residential treatment, as an intensive in-home therapist, and a mental health counselor and practice training manager for a large psychotherapy group. Matthew’s theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Existentialism, Person-Centered, and Reality Therapy.
Matthew Gumb brings years of deep and varied experience in his counseling work with adults, children, and adolescents. Working to help individuals and families that suffer with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, inattentive/impulsive behavior, as well as other issues. He has worked in settings such as residential treatment, as an intensive in-home therapist, and a mental health counselor and practice training manager for a large psychotherapy group. Matthew’s theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Existentialism, Person-Centered, and Reality Therapy.
Jamie Marshall
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, MHSP-t
Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
Life is a natural ebb and flow. However, when we get stuck in the ebb we can begin to develop patterns of being that do not serve our physical and emotional wellbeing; this can be a difficult place from which to emerge. The decision to seek guidance during these times is a bold act of self-compassion. We have incredible internal resources and an inherent capacity for healing. My role is to help guide clients back to connection with their authentic selves and others through the process of curious exploration, loving-kindness, and present moment awareness.
Life is a natural ebb and flow. However, when we get stuck in the ebb we can begin to develop patterns of being that do not serve our physical and emotional wellbeing; this can be a difficult place from which to emerge. The decision to seek guidance during these times is a bold act of self-compassion. We have incredible internal resources and an inherent capacity for healing. My role is to help guide clients back to connection with their authentic selves and others through the process of curious exploration, loving-kindness, and present moment awareness.
Megan Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Maryville, TN 37801
Waitlist for new clients
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step- Lau Tuzla. Taking that first step can be scary and intimidating. I’m glad you are bravely exploring that first step. I have been in the social work field for over 17 years. My work history includes providing rehabilitation services for incarcerated individuals, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient and outpatient treatment for seniors and adults in a hospital setting. I work with ages 18 and up and my specialities include all issues related to seniors, caregivers, grief, depression, anxiety, and postpartum support.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step- Lau Tuzla. Taking that first step can be scary and intimidating. I’m glad you are bravely exploring that first step. I have been in the social work field for over 17 years. My work history includes providing rehabilitation services for incarcerated individuals, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient and outpatient treatment for seniors and adults in a hospital setting. I work with ages 18 and up and my specialities include all issues related to seniors, caregivers, grief, depression, anxiety, and postpartum support.
Samantha Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37901
I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals. Throughout my career I have advocated for my clients’ needs in the educational system, community agencies, and in higher education. I have encountered several barriers in these settings, including a lack of support in providing equal access and accommodations to neurodivergent individuals. This has guided me to focus my skills on providing a safe therapeutic environment that fosters accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent indviduals. Throughout my career I have advocated for my clients’ needs in the educational system, community agencies, and in higher education. I have encountered several barriers in these settings, including a lack of support in providing equal access and accommodations to neurodivergent individuals. This has guided me to focus my skills on providing a safe therapeutic environment that fosters accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.
Andrew Savage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Manchester, TN 37355
It is often times during stress in one's life, or confusion that leads to questioning one's directions, goals, or even purpose in life. These concerns and many others issues that we as individuals face in our world lead to anxiety, and or depression. Therapy is where one comes to explore different options that lead to seeking Hope. We are always free to Hope. However, when Hope feels lost this is the time to seek counseling to work through these times of confusion, stress, doubt, in order to renew our Hope.
It is often times during stress in one's life, or confusion that leads to questioning one's directions, goals, or even purpose in life. These concerns and many others issues that we as individuals face in our world lead to anxiety, and or depression. Therapy is where one comes to explore different options that lead to seeking Hope. We are always free to Hope. However, when Hope feels lost this is the time to seek counseling to work through these times of confusion, stress, doubt, in order to renew our Hope.
Michelle Fast
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
Watching your child struggle behaviorally, emotionally, or academically, can be a very scary thing for a parent. You may feel lost and insecure, or you may feel like you have tried everything and nothing seems to work. Additionally, you may have struggled as a kid yourself but have never been able to pinpoint why. I believe through evaluation, one can better understand who they are, how to build on existing strengths, and how to target areas for growth.
Kirstee Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified
Cleveland, TN 37311
Waitlist for new clients
Hope, healing and a future are possible. As a couples relationship expert, I specialize in the complex issues of sexual wellness and trauma resolution. I treat a wide range of sexual health concerns from performance anxiety, to infertility, painful sex and affair recovery. I also specialize in complex trauma resolution utilizing EMDR. In particular weight management issues that stem from childhood sexual abuse. Each situation is unique and together we will create a treatment plan that works for you.
Hope, healing and a future are possible. As a couples relationship expert, I specialize in the complex issues of sexual wellness and trauma resolution. I treat a wide range of sexual health concerns from performance anxiety, to infertility, painful sex and affair recovery. I also specialize in complex trauma resolution utilizing EMDR. In particular weight management issues that stem from childhood sexual abuse. Each situation is unique and together we will create a treatment plan that works for you.
Naomi Boothe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
I acknowledge and respect the effort it takes to reach out for help. The strength it takes to say "enough!, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired". The courage it takes to choose towards something more, something better, than where you are at right now. Thank you for being here! What if every wrongness was a strength not yet acknowledged? You are stronger than you think and worth so much more than you can imagine. The fact that you are reading this right now is proof of that!
Lisa Davis Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923 (Online Only)
Lisa has been working in the social work field for 25 years. Lisa enjoys working with adolescents, individuals, couple and families to help them to work through their struggles and support them on their journey.
Lisa has been working in the social work field for 25 years. Lisa enjoys working with adolescents, individuals, couple and families to help them to work through their struggles and support them on their journey.
Somer M Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, T-LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Seeking therapy services can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. As a therapist, I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life. 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 with adults experiencing substance use disorders, trauma, and/or grief.
Seeking therapy services can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. As a therapist, I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life. 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 with adults experiencing substance use disorders, trauma, and/or grief.
Brianna Westphalen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Are you experiencing stressors in your life that are overwhelming and don’t know where to turn for support? We all reach a point in life where we feel stuck and lost, especially when the relationships around us are painful or when unexpected change happens. I believe that everything you are experiencing makes sense in your holistic context, but this does not have to be the end of your story. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adult individuals, couples in all stages of life, and families seeking help with life transitions, grief, trauma, identity issues, and relational conflict.
Are you experiencing stressors in your life that are overwhelming and don’t know where to turn for support? We all reach a point in life where we feel stuck and lost, especially when the relationships around us are painful or when unexpected change happens. I believe that everything you are experiencing makes sense in your holistic context, but this does not have to be the end of your story. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adult individuals, couples in all stages of life, and families seeking help with life transitions, grief, trauma, identity issues, and relational conflict.
Laila Sherrod
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Maryville, TN 37801
NOW accepting new clients! Laila Sherrod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the Knoxville area for over 10 years.
NOW accepting new clients! Laila Sherrod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the Knoxville area for over 10 years.
Laura Elizabeth Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, I hear you. If you want to make changes to live a happier and healthier life, I can help you do that! I don't tell people what I think they should do; I work collaboratively with folks to make small changes that add up so you can reach your goals, feel proud of yourself, and add to your coping skill toolbox. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients and concerns, primarily in an acute care hospital setting. I'm not intimidated by mood swings, intrusive thoughts, anger, or substance use. You won't be "too much" for me.
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, I hear you. If you want to make changes to live a happier and healthier life, I can help you do that! I don't tell people what I think they should do; I work collaboratively with folks to make small changes that add up so you can reach your goals, feel proud of yourself, and add to your coping skill toolbox. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients and concerns, primarily in an acute care hospital setting. I'm not intimidated by mood swings, intrusive thoughts, anger, or substance use. You won't be "too much" for me.
Samantha Dickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
Life can often seem confusing and out of control. During those times, it can be difficult to maintain a daily routine and enjoy the little moments. It’s common to experience highs and lows that come along with stress but sometimes washing your hair can even feel like a mountain to climb. As a therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help in those times of difficulties.
Life can often seem confusing and out of control. During those times, it can be difficult to maintain a daily routine and enjoy the little moments. It’s common to experience highs and lows that come along with stress but sometimes washing your hair can even feel like a mountain to climb. As a therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help in those times of difficulties.
Bailey Basham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, TN 37398
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is vital to both healing and growing. Our healing and growth must involve challenging the parts of our brains that operate from places of pain. I understand the importance of having the opportunity to share experiences with those who can hold space for us. In my practice, I strive to create a comfortable, welcoming environment for all clients.
Therapy is vital to both healing and growing. Our healing and growth must involve challenging the parts of our brains that operate from places of pain. I understand the importance of having the opportunity to share experiences with those who can hold space for us. In my practice, I strive to create a comfortable, welcoming environment for all clients.
Anna Glass Clower
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37405
"Well, this isn’t working! What do I do now?" If you are wondering this, I welcome whatever you have to discuss. I love to see a client walk into the room, bursting with the issues carried on the heart, and experience the relief that comes from finally sharing these burdens out loud in a safe space. I see mostly women and female adolescents, plus a few men who want to dig deep. I work best with people who are ready to explore, looking for change, but aren't sure of how to get there.
"Well, this isn’t working! What do I do now?" If you are wondering this, I welcome whatever you have to discuss. I love to see a client walk into the room, bursting with the issues carried on the heart, and experience the relief that comes from finally sharing these burdens out loud in a safe space. I see mostly women and female adolescents, plus a few men who want to dig deep. I work best with people who are ready to explore, looking for change, but aren't sure of how to get there.
Belinda Leventhal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, LPC, MAC, SAP
Verified
Kingston, TN 37763 (Online Only)
Dr. Leventhal's goal is to assist others to achieve their goals for therapy. Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, whatever your personal circumstance- life is often complicated and sometimes difficult. She enjoys working with clients who are seeking to improve their current circumstances, whatever they may be, and to see their own true potential. She is openminded, compassionate, empathic, and very personable.
Dr. Leventhal's goal is to assist others to achieve their goals for therapy. Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, whatever your personal circumstance- life is often complicated and sometimes difficult. She enjoys working with clients who are seeking to improve their current circumstances, whatever they may be, and to see their own true potential. She is openminded, compassionate, empathic, and very personable.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.