I have 15 years of experience in counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider and a Licensed School Counselor in TN. In additional to supporting clients who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, I enjoy working with clients as they explore family system issues, stress, major life transitions like graduating from high school, marriage or divorce, and parenting. I am also experienced in academic and career planni...
I will help you through healing, improving, achieving goals, and finding purpose in life. I'm here to assist you in developing skills that will improve your ability to be mindful, regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and be effective in your relationships. Learning these skills builds confidence, and assurance of self, and opens alternatives to getting out of the immediate stuck patterns. As your therapist, I help you to learn and practice these skills. To help ignite motivation, we will use mu...
I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to obtaining my LCSW licenses (AR, GA, TN and NH). I also worked as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Specialist. This experience gave me valuable insight into the lives of my clients who are striving for recovery. I realize that healing can be difficult, and I value the opportunity to work alongside my clients who are seeking a more fulfilling life. My background has equipped me to meet the needs of my clients with a high...
D. Joel Marquart has several years of clinical work specializing in ADHD, relationships, major life transitions, and inner-child work. He especially enjoys helping clients integrate childhood wounds, build self-compassion, and foster a stronger sense of self and purpose. He firmly believes healing only occurs when safety and trust are established enough to risk vulnerability. SPECIALTIES: Life transitions Perfectionism/Procrastination Personal growth and self-esteem Marriage and partner...
Ascending Self is a safe place where we will utilize the most effective, science-based, and relationally sound approaches to helping you heal while gaining understanding of self and relationships. If you're looking for a safe place to roll up your sleeves and get to work on understanding yourself in relationship to self, family, friends, and/or loved ones, this is the place. I offer my clients the best professional help with a balance of connection, support, and efficacy....
I enjoy working with those struggling with women's issues, anxiety, parenting skills, and managing finances healthily. I love working with moms who are struggling to balance their relationships with spouses, children, work, and everyone else. I am also trained in helping individuals reach their financial goals by understanding how their spending intersects with their mental health. I believe in making therapy something you look forward to rather than something you dread. I provide support and e...
You’ve heard that life is a journey. Actually, we believe that life is about multiple journeys. Perhaps your most important is the exploration to help you heal. It is the one where you gain insight into your mind and heart. At Insightful Journey, we serve as your guides to help you overcome roadblocks such as depression, anxiety, and trauma that are preventing you from being successful. Everyone’s quest is unique, so we take a personalized approach to help get you on track to reach your destinat...
Though I am experienced with most general mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), some of my specialties include those grappling with - ⁃ Loneliness ⁃ Toxic relationships ⁃ Setting boundaries with friends/roommates ⁃ Transitioning to college life ⁃ Perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame ⁃ Relationship breakups and friendship ruptures ⁃ Procrastination with schoolwork ⁃ Comparing self to others' achieve...
Hi there! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Knoxville who works with college students, young professionals, dating couples, marriages, and families. I provide counseling for both men and women, who need help with: anxiety, depression, stress, new romantic relationships, relational problems, communication, conflict resolution, physical intimacy issues, sexual health concerns, parenting concerns, family dynamics, addictions, career-path decisions, and life transitions. I want to ...
I am proud to work for a group practice called Archway Counseling, which aims to offer safe, affirming, inclusive psychological services for people in Knoxville and beyond. I have years of experience serving undergraduate students, graduate students, professional students, first-generation, and nontraditional students while they navigate a wide range of mental health concerns. I feel passionate about supporting this population and honored to walk alongside a diverse range of folks while in thi...
With over two decades of experience, I have learned that healing and change is a process that is unique to each individual. In counseling, we will walk this journey together by identifying, exploring, and working through our experiences and challenges. Whether you experience depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, trauma, extreme stress, etc., we will explore ways to manage thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sensations associated with your life circumstances. Collabo...
In my practice, I integrate motivational interviewing principles to facilitate change by: Creating a Non-Judgmental Environment: I ensure that clients feel heard and understood, which encourages open dialogue about their motivations and challenges. Guiding Rather than Directing: I use MI techniques to guide clients through their decision-making process, rather than imposing solutions. Empowering Clients: By emphasizing clients’ strengths and past successes, I help them build confidence in their ...
Alongside therapeutic work, I am passionate about the different tools that we can use in order to initiate holistic healing, including things like: nutrition, meditation, exercise, community, spiritual practices, 12-step programs, rest and fun (yes-even fun)! I particularly enjoy working with clients through the following: establishing boundaries, relational issues, differentiation from family, adult children of divorce, adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families, those who have a l...
My therapeutic style includes using a collaborative and customized approach that targets areas of your life you are seeking to improve. We focus on skill building, regulating emotions, managing interpersonal conflict, and processing feelings and underlying needs in order to help increase fulfillment and improve overall functioning. I specifically use Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Supportive therapy, and Solution-focused strategies ...
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I’m grateful for your courage in taking this step. The college years can be a very stressful time due to all of the changes and transitions happening in your life. Whether you're looking for just a few sessions or long-term therapy, I believe healing can happen with the right knowledge, hard work and laughter along the way. I use EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, and life coaching in my therapy sessions. If you've read this far, I encourage you to reach out to see if we are...
Hi! I'm Ashley. I've been practicing Therapy for 10 years and am honored to have sat across from so many incredible souls. Life can be so beautiful. It can also be so incredibly hard and challenging to navigate. I'd love to support you as you seek healing and restoration. Having worked in this field for years, my specialties include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image, life adjustments, parenthood, infertility and perinatal support, and women's issues among other things....
I take a whole-person approach to therapy, focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects that impact overall well-being. I work with people to align their values and behavior while increasing their capacity to manage the situations or conditions that they are experiencing. I have experience with working with couples, and families, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, changing health behaviors, substance abuse, and managing life stages. Life is an adventure and every pe...
Many of my clients report feeling "stuck". Stuck in relationships, jobs, school, families, past trauma, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, etc. I feel honored to partner with my clients to make individualized plans to help you reach the goals that you have for your life....
Hi! My name is Matthew Brown and I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with my MSN in 2022. I work with children starting at 6 years old all the way up to geriatrics. I am here to help you lead a more fulfilling life as we navigate this world of mental health. Let’s get started!...
There are many changes and transitions that take place during college, and I am here to support you through any struggle that you are facing. You are not alone, and I invite you to please take a look at my website and Psychology Today for more information: https://www.amescenterforcounseling.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ames-center-for-counseling-nashville-tn/733400 "Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end" - Robin Sharma...