Child Therapists in Knoxville, TN
When working with children we use play therapy because through play a child can communicate & express themselves in a fundamental way which fosters growth.
The world has never been easy for kids and teens. Growing up while trying to figure out who they are and what they value in the midst of seeking approval from friends and family. This has been compounded in the past years by a global pandemic, halting or slowing social-emotional growth. Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and other mental health concerns are emerging from people of all ages. Counseling can help. Knowing there is someone to come alongside as your child or teen wrestles with the normal changes of life and any extra challenges that appear can bring hope to everyone.
When working with children we use play therapy because through play a child can communicate & express themselves in a fundamental way which fosters growth.
The world has never been easy for kids and teens. Growing up while trying to figure out who they are and what they value in the midst of seeking approval from friends and family. This has been compounded in the past years by a global pandemic, halting or slowing social-emotional growth. Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and other mental health concerns are emerging from people of all ages. Counseling can help. Knowing there is someone to come alongside as your child or teen wrestles with the normal changes of life and any extra challenges that appear can bring hope to everyone.
*CURRENTLY HAS A WAITLIST* Having questions or concerns regarding learning or behavioral challenges for your child or teen can be intimidating. Psychological evaluation is often the key to better understanding your child or teen's unique challenges. Working together, we will evaluate, understand and collaborate on both short-term and long-term goals, as well as treatments that will serve as a pathway to a successful future for your child.
*CURRENTLY HAS A WAITLIST* Having questions or concerns regarding learning or behavioral challenges for your child or teen can be intimidating. Psychological evaluation is often the key to better understanding your child or teen's unique challenges. Working together, we will evaluate, understand and collaborate on both short-term and long-term goals, as well as treatments that will serve as a pathway to a successful future for your child.
Lisa M. Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
As a counselor I work to offer therapy which best suits the individual child and family needs.
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
As a counselor I work to offer therapy which best suits the individual child and family needs.
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
Holly Christianson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed because you don’t know the next steps to take to help your child? Does it feel like you can't have a conversation with your child without it turning into a fight? If the answer is yes, we should talk! One day your child will be able to have a conversation with you without arguing. They will wake up and not feel instantly anxious about the day. They will be able to fall asleep without overthinking everything that happened during the day. They will be able to recognize their emotions and verbalize their needs with you.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed because you don’t know the next steps to take to help your child? Does it feel like you can't have a conversation with your child without it turning into a fight? If the answer is yes, we should talk! One day your child will be able to have a conversation with you without arguing. They will wake up and not feel instantly anxious about the day. They will be able to fall asleep without overthinking everything that happened during the day. They will be able to recognize their emotions and verbalize their needs with you.
In the majority of my experience in mental health I have worked with children and adolescents and their families, and consider this work to be one of my strengths.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact. Maybe you have experienced an accident, loss, or assault, or maybe you witnessed a horrendous crime or suffered from verbal or emotional abuse. Whatever your experience with trauma has been, and however this may be affecting you now, there is help and hope available for you.
In the majority of my experience in mental health I have worked with children and adolescents and their families, and consider this work to be one of my strengths.
Through working with people from all walks of life, I have seen trauma's life-altering impact. Maybe you have experienced an accident, loss, or assault, or maybe you witnessed a horrendous crime or suffered from verbal or emotional abuse. Whatever your experience with trauma has been, and however this may be affecting you now, there is help and hope available for you.
I enjoy working with children and families who are struggling to understand each other and get along. A lack of communication and an inability to express feelings appropriately are often the main issues in these relationships. I work with not only the children/teens to increase their abilities in these areas, I also work with the parents and siblings to help them understand how they can help the relationship be less turbulent.
I enjoy working with children and families who are struggling to understand each other and get along. A lack of communication and an inability to express feelings appropriately are often the main issues in these relationships. I work with not only the children/teens to increase their abilities in these areas, I also work with the parents and siblings to help them understand how they can help the relationship be less turbulent.
Jessica Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
The decision to start therapy can be an intimidating one. It is my job to make that a little easier. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and strive to create a safe, welcoming environment for anyone I meet. I incorporate multiple approaches, and bring more than ten years of experience to the table. I want to partner with my clients to improve their lives and help them reach their full potential. My work is my calling, and it is my passion in life to empower my clients and help them feel fully supported in reaching their goals.
The decision to start therapy can be an intimidating one. It is my job to make that a little easier. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and strive to create a safe, welcoming environment for anyone I meet. I incorporate multiple approaches, and bring more than ten years of experience to the table. I want to partner with my clients to improve their lives and help them reach their full potential. My work is my calling, and it is my passion in life to empower my clients and help them feel fully supported in reaching their goals.
Jen Nicole Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Is your child needing guidance in expressing feelings and emotions appropriately? Does your child prefer an alternative approach utilizing Art and Play therapy? Do you or someone you know need help in making challenging decisions while being in alignment with your faith? Would you like to talk to someone who is calming and non-judgemental? Have you or someone you know been dealing with being overwhelmed with life in general?
Is your child needing guidance in expressing feelings and emotions appropriately? Does your child prefer an alternative approach utilizing Art and Play therapy? Do you or someone you know need help in making challenging decisions while being in alignment with your faith? Would you like to talk to someone who is calming and non-judgemental? Have you or someone you know been dealing with being overwhelmed with life in general?
Aaron Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
My academic background encompasses both counseling and child development, equipping me to work effectively with individuals and families grappling with PTSD, ADHD, ODD, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, as well as gender identity issues among teens and adults.
Greetings! My name is Aaron, and I sincerely appreciate your time in exploring my services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my expertise lies in supporting children, teenagers, adults, and families for over a decade in enhancing their life quality, addressing complex concerns, and transcending traumas that hinder their well-being.
My academic background encompasses both counseling and child development, equipping me to work effectively with individuals and families grappling with PTSD, ADHD, ODD, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, as well as gender identity issues among teens and adults.
Greetings! My name is Aaron, and I sincerely appreciate your time in exploring my services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my expertise lies in supporting children, teenagers, adults, and families for over a decade in enhancing their life quality, addressing complex concerns, and transcending traumas that hinder their well-being.
Carol H Dunaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with all ages, and have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma and anxiety. I love helping children who are in foster care and/or who have been adopted, and also with adults who have experienced a traumatic childhood. It is very satisfying to watch someone overcome the obstacles that have kept them from enjoying life and reaching their highest potential.
I enjoy working with all ages, and have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma and anxiety. I love helping children who are in foster care and/or who have been adopted, and also with adults who have experienced a traumatic childhood. It is very satisfying to watch someone overcome the obstacles that have kept them from enjoying life and reaching their highest potential.
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), I possess the skills/knowledge needed to utilize Play Therapy w/ children.
At All Seasons Counseling, you will have the opportunity to experience a calm, comfortable, & safe space no matter what season of life you are in. With over 18 years of experience within the mental health field, I strive to provide an opportunity for children, teens, adults, & families to encounter vulnerability, authenticity, & compassion. I am proficient with assisting individuals/families with issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief & loss, divorce, trauma, academic & social development, relationship stressors, spirituality/faith, & behavioral problems. I coordinate w/ schools, medical teams, etc also.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), I possess the skills/knowledge needed to utilize Play Therapy w/ children.
At All Seasons Counseling, you will have the opportunity to experience a calm, comfortable, & safe space no matter what season of life you are in. With over 18 years of experience within the mental health field, I strive to provide an opportunity for children, teens, adults, & families to encounter vulnerability, authenticity, & compassion. I am proficient with assisting individuals/families with issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief & loss, divorce, trauma, academic & social development, relationship stressors, spirituality/faith, & behavioral problems. I coordinate w/ schools, medical teams, etc also.
I would love to work with you to better understand your child, establish meaningful goals, and navigate the challenges of day to day life.
Navigating parenting and the challenges that come with it can be overwhelming, nerve-racking, and sometimes frustrating, especially if you have concerns regarding your child's development. You are not the only person who feels that way! Psychological evaluation can often be the first step in helping your child. Finding the root of the problem and taking appropriate steps can be a game changer for the well-being of your child, as well as yourself.
I would love to work with you to better understand your child, establish meaningful goals, and navigate the challenges of day to day life.
Navigating parenting and the challenges that come with it can be overwhelming, nerve-racking, and sometimes frustrating, especially if you have concerns regarding your child's development. You are not the only person who feels that way! Psychological evaluation can often be the first step in helping your child. Finding the root of the problem and taking appropriate steps can be a game changer for the well-being of your child, as well as yourself.
Brett Gleason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with children with emotional and behavioral issues including those who come from hard places and have experienced various types of trauma. I operate from an attachment perspective to help children, parents and families strengthen their relationships to get their deepest needs met. Being an adoptive father I have a particular heart for adoption and foster care.
Emily R Humphreys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Parents, seeking help and guidance does not make you a flawed parent; it showcases your compassion, strength and unwavering love for your child.
Feeling overwhelmed about your child's well-being & mental health? Parents can find invaluable support, techniques and therapeutic interventions to foster a path towards emotional growth, resilience & empowerment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in children and adolescents, I provide play and talk therapy in Knoxville and utilize techniques that draw from the pure play, nature, mindfulness, CBT and creative expression.
Parents, seeking help and guidance does not make you a flawed parent; it showcases your compassion, strength and unwavering love for your child.
Feeling overwhelmed about your child's well-being & mental health? Parents can find invaluable support, techniques and therapeutic interventions to foster a path towards emotional growth, resilience & empowerment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in children and adolescents, I provide play and talk therapy in Knoxville and utilize techniques that draw from the pure play, nature, mindfulness, CBT and creative expression.
Jahna Golly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children and adults of various background experiences.
Why go to therapy? We all are allowed to have a crisis, but shouldn't do it at the same time. Therapy can be an incredible tool to help guide us in any stage of life. An experience designed around your individual needs, as healing comes in many forms. As a therapist, I seek to create an open and trusting space for you to be heard, to better understand yourself and to develop strategies that help you to navigate life with a healthy mindset. The therapeutic strategies that I use are guided by a trauma informed lens that allows for the use of many different potential interventions and determined by your personal needs and preferences.
I specialize in working with children and adults of various background experiences.
Why go to therapy? We all are allowed to have a crisis, but shouldn't do it at the same time. Therapy can be an incredible tool to help guide us in any stage of life. An experience designed around your individual needs, as healing comes in many forms. As a therapist, I seek to create an open and trusting space for you to be heard, to better understand yourself and to develop strategies that help you to navigate life with a healthy mindset. The therapeutic strategies that I use are guided by a trauma informed lens that allows for the use of many different potential interventions and determined by your personal needs and preferences.
Melissa Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, -MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is child centered and often includes the family system.
As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to helping families become happy, healthy, and whole. My area of expertise includes early childhood development, trauma, and childhood mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of a wide range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and behavioral issues. Other issues I commonly work with are emotion dysregulation, school-related difficulties, and parenting challenges.
My therapeutic approach is child centered and often includes the family system.
As an experienced child and family therapist, I am committed to helping families become happy, healthy, and whole. My area of expertise includes early childhood development, trauma, and childhood mental health. I am experienced in the treatment of a wide range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and behavioral issues. Other issues I commonly work with are emotion dysregulation, school-related difficulties, and parenting challenges.
Claire Pierce Janey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Claire is a nondirective child-centered play therapist who believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship. She strives to provide a warm, safe, and fun environment for children to cope with life’s stressors. During the play therapy process, she assists them in navigating internal experiences in a way that makes the most sense to them while using their most natural form of communication… play! Alongside individual counseling with children, she incorporates parenting support to strengthen the quality of parent-child attachment bonds in hopes of reducing relational stress.
Claire is a nondirective child-centered play therapist who believes strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship. She strives to provide a warm, safe, and fun environment for children to cope with life’s stressors. During the play therapy process, she assists them in navigating internal experiences in a way that makes the most sense to them while using their most natural form of communication… play! Alongside individual counseling with children, she incorporates parenting support to strengthen the quality of parent-child attachment bonds in hopes of reducing relational stress.
All Ages Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children and families and am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is effective with children aged 2-12.
I have been working in the mental health field for several decades in a variety of positions and areas around the United States. While children are my passion, I work with all ages of clients to collaboratively identify what might be interfering with becoming the best version of themselves. With that in mind, I put forth all of my energy to partner with my clients in finding what works best for them in order to provide relief and satisfaction with life in general, as well as an overall sense of happiness.
I specialize in working with children and families and am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is effective with children aged 2-12.
I have been working in the mental health field for several decades in a variety of positions and areas around the United States. While children are my passion, I work with all ages of clients to collaboratively identify what might be interfering with becoming the best version of themselves. With that in mind, I put forth all of my energy to partner with my clients in finding what works best for them in order to provide relief and satisfaction with life in general, as well as an overall sense of happiness.
Shantel Shockey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
I enjoy working with children, couples, families, and individuals; and I have a passion to help people overcome or cope with issues that keep them stuck and unable to enjoy their life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I work to help individuals, as well as couples and families, to heal and flourish by working together to identify concerns, and by listening carefully to them to develop a treatment plan uniquely designed to fit their needs.
I enjoy working with children, couples, families, and individuals; and I have a passion to help people overcome or cope with issues that keep them stuck and unable to enjoy their life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I work to help individuals, as well as couples and families, to heal and flourish by working together to identify concerns, and by listening carefully to them to develop a treatment plan uniquely designed to fit their needs.
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Child psychologists in Knoxville, TN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Knoxville build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Knoxville build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.