Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2607 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
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I use a Cyclical Psychodynamic approach. This is an integrative approach to therapy, which combines empirically supported therapies- relational psychodynamics, cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment theory, and family systems theory. It works by creating corrective emotional experiences in therapy and developing new ways of interacting with others outside of therapy. This process facilitates increased awareness, resilience, better strategies, and increased effectiveness.
The main component of this process is the identification of Vicious Cycles. We live our lives in circular patterns of self-fulfilling behaviors which can recreate our problems. We often end up in situations that we are precisely trying to avoid. We can fix this by identifying and correcting these behaviors to create adaptive patterns of improvement.
I have over 15 years of in-depth experience working with people from all walks of life. I am creative, empathic, and competent. During the first session, we will discuss what you need, what I can do, and our plan. Don't worry if you don't know what to say or how to begin-I can help with that! This process is easier (and more fun) than you think it is!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Christopher D Watkins now - (865) 264-2400
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Insurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Magellan
- Optum
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Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 3544 Christopher D Watkins
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (865) 264-2400
Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Mood Disorders
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (865) 264-2400
Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (865) 264-2400
Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Groups
Location
BMI Weisgarber
1128 East Weisgarber Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD