Therapists in Knoxville, TN

Hello; my name is David Morgan and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor; National Certified Counselor; and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have 37 years of mental health counseling experience working with adults. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); and Solution Focused Brief Counseling (SFBC) to help people improve their mental health. I have a collaborative approach and hope to help you reach your goals. I enjoy friends; music; hiking; reading; movies; and going to the beach.

Hello! My name is Kim Nave; and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have experience working with addiction; anger management; depression; anxiety; ADHD; trauma. I believe that therapy is a collaboration between client and therapist; where the client is the expert in their situation; thoughts; and feelings. I work with clients using an eclectic approach; including cognitive behavioral therapy; motivational interviewing; mindfulness; and solutions-based approaches. I assist clients in identifying their goals and collaborate with them to determine the steps to take to reach those goals.

I believe you already have everything you need to help yourself heal and live the life you want to live. My role is to support and walk with you on this journey. I am bilingual (Spanish/English) and have worked in the US and Latin America helping individuals overcome trauma and learn how to take life struggles and turn them into springboards to create a better future. I specialize meeting each client where they are at and believe in a holistic approach working with the whole individual on individual; spiritual; and mental aspects. Lets work together to determine how to enhance your life in all areas!

Cody is passionate about providing therapy in individual; family; & group settings. He uses a holistic person-centered approach in which each person is met where they are. He has a diverse background of experience including working in inpatient; IOP; & outpatient settings for mental health; families; substance use; & co-occurring disorders with individuals of various backgrounds and ages. In his free time; Cody enjoys spending time with his family & friends; being outdoors; & listening to music. Therapy can help heal a person who is hurting and help them grow; if you are struggling do not hesitate to reach out!

Hello I am Philip Nicholas;I am an older counselor entering this profession after a long time serving in schools as a teacher; administrator and counselor. I love the work of a helping person. I serve now in an addiction clinic and experience great fulfillment in this work as well. I love to use a cognitive behavioral approach. I am trained in EMDR and spend a significant part of my current practice in trauma work. I love working with young families and seem to have a good rapport with many adolescents as well. I look forward to your unique personality because I have one for sure. Good Thoughts;Philip

A patient is not merely a list of symptoms that make up a condition. All aspects of your life need to be understood. How is your job and home life? What is your ethnic and educational background? Do you have any medical problems? These questions and many more are needed to understand you and provide the right diagnosis and treatment for you. In most cases a combination of medication and talk therapy will give the best results. I am a dual board certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine physician that can help you start feeling well again.

Hi there! I My name is Michelle; and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing complex relationship trauma resulting from (but not limited to) narcissist and emotionalabuse. The leading question in the hearts of women in my practice consists of three words. “Am I enough?” It is my joy to champion women along their personal journey of self discovery. I thrives on encouraging women to find self compassion and the motivation to live their lives empowered and free; guiding them to measure their worth in the truth resulting from rewriting their trauma story to a story of victory.

As a seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience; my passion lies in helping individuals build healthy habits and effectively manage symptoms. Whether you’re navigating anxiety; depression; or relationship challenges; I’m here to guide you toward lasting transformation. Together; we’ll explore mind-body connections and create personalized strategies for lasting change. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Mindfulness; and Positive Psychology. Let’s find what resonates with you.

Dr. Jodi Vermaas is a doctoral-level counselor and counselor educator; licensed professional counseling with mental health services designation (for diagnostic services). As a professor; author; executive; and mother of 12 (10 adopted from all over the world); she has significant experience in therapeutic; educational; and advocacy arenas. She utilizes a combination of social justice; cognitive-behavioral (REBT and ACT); and trauma-informed treatment modalities.

Whatever the reason you are here...know that I am here to help you through it -no matter how large or small! I want to help and support you through the challenges you are going through. We all experience difficulties in life and sometimes they can feel almost unbearable and we may feel alone. I am here for you. I provide a direct; supportive; empathetic and nonjudgmental approach in therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic process worthwhile and one you are glad you experienced. We will work together to meet your goals and build the skills you need to move on with your life in a positive and meaningful way.