EMDR Therapists in Knox County, TN
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
Jessica utilizes multiple treatment approaches based on the client's individual needs, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR).
Jessica Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider qualification (LPC-MHSP) with 5 years of experience. Jessica is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address challenges to live a better and more meaningful life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, behavioral issues in children, and major life changes. Jessica completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Milligan University. Her personal mental health experiences coupled with her education and professional experience enable her to give clients the support they seek.
Patrisha Tatum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
Trisha is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy which is used to help client's process trauma.
Patricia "Trisha" Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience. She quickly learned that she was interested in helping people overcome anxiety and depression and started her work as a therapist working mostly with adolescents and adults. Trisha has a passion for helping her clients through life transitions and overcoming barriers to obtaining their goals. Trisha specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Trisha is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy which is used to help client's process trauma.
Patricia "Trisha" Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience. She quickly learned that she was interested in helping people overcome anxiety and depression and started her work as a therapist working mostly with adolescents and adults. Trisha has a passion for helping her clients through life transitions and overcoming barriers to obtaining their goals. Trisha specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
I offer state of the art Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Let's not say "therapy," let's call it what it is - developing Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is the key to a positive lifestyle. You are not born with Emotional Intelligence, nor does it come naturally. It is a skill that develops over time. Throughout our life, we are exposed to stress, adverse events and life-changing situations. These experiences add up, accumulate, get filed away in our minds; only to arise at the most inconvenient times, impacting our ability to function with everyday life. Having a strong Emotional Intelligence helps you manage and get your life back on track.
I offer state of the art Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Therapy.
Let's not say "therapy," let's call it what it is - developing Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is the key to a positive lifestyle. You are not born with Emotional Intelligence, nor does it come naturally. It is a skill that develops over time. Throughout our life, we are exposed to stress, adverse events and life-changing situations. These experiences add up, accumulate, get filed away in our minds; only to arise at the most inconvenient times, impacting our ability to function with everyday life. Having a strong Emotional Intelligence helps you manage and get your life back on track.
Sabrina Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
I am fully trained and experienced in both EMDR and TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
I am fully trained and experienced in both EMDR and TFCBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Welcome to my practice! You inspire me! It takes a great deal of courage to reach out and ask for help and I admire that! Sometimes our expected life path shifts and it can feel extremely overwhelming to find our footing and get back on track to living the life we deserve. My blended therapeutic approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness can help you do just that. I strongly believe that in order to make meaningful changes in our lives, we have to get to the core beliefs (both about the self and about the world we live in) that are driving our behaviors.
Timothy Michael Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Farragut, TN 37934 (Online Only)
You may have been “coping” with negative emotions for years, asking, “Is this all life has to offer?” EMDR therapy can help heal those burdensome emotions that weigh you down.
I just can’t carry this burden of sadness anymore! It feels like joy is something I’ll never experience. Even therapy didn’t seem to help. But, in Christ, we know there is always hope for healing and peace. I specialize in guiding people toward the emotional and spiritual peace they seek, even if other methods have failed. Together, we will work to bring about profound change through God’s grace. Confronting these overwhelming emotions can be daunting, but in faith, we can overcome. Let’s journey together toward the peace that surpasses all understanding, trusting God to heal and restore.
You may have been “coping” with negative emotions for years, asking, “Is this all life has to offer?” EMDR therapy can help heal those burdensome emotions that weigh you down.
I just can’t carry this burden of sadness anymore! It feels like joy is something I’ll never experience. Even therapy didn’t seem to help. But, in Christ, we know there is always hope for healing and peace. I specialize in guiding people toward the emotional and spiritual peace they seek, even if other methods have failed. Together, we will work to bring about profound change through God’s grace. Confronting these overwhelming emotions can be daunting, but in faith, we can overcome. Let’s journey together toward the peace that surpasses all understanding, trusting God to heal and restore.
Natasha Schwinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ADHD, CCSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919 (Online Only)
Accepting clients in Tennessee, Florida and Vermont. Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other daily life challenges? As a counselor, I can help you identify your goals, develop coping skills, and navigate difficult situations in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing, we can work together to find the best combination of therapy to improve your overall quality of life. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and can help you learn skills and techniques to manage your symptoms.
Accepting clients in Tennessee, Florida and Vermont. Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other daily life challenges? As a counselor, I can help you identify your goals, develop coping skills, and navigate difficult situations in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Using therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing, we can work together to find the best combination of therapy to improve your overall quality of life. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and can help you learn skills and techniques to manage your symptoms.
Matalyn Olvera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
I offer both EMDR therapy and IFS informed therapy.
I work with individuals who are on a journey toward self-compassion and living more fully as their authentic selves. Many individuals I work with have experienced early life trauma, religious trauma, social anxiety, overwhelm, or are in the middle of a life transition. We can work together to gain more balance in your life and create more helpful thought patterns that offer healing instead of feeling "stuck". I offer sessions both in-person in Knoxville, TN or via telehealth throughout Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia between 8am-2pm EST on weekdays.
I offer both EMDR therapy and IFS informed therapy.
I work with individuals who are on a journey toward self-compassion and living more fully as their authentic selves. Many individuals I work with have experienced early life trauma, religious trauma, social anxiety, overwhelm, or are in the middle of a life transition. We can work together to gain more balance in your life and create more helpful thought patterns that offer healing instead of feeling "stuck". I offer sessions both in-person in Knoxville, TN or via telehealth throughout Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia between 8am-2pm EST on weekdays.
If you are ready to manage your feelings more effectively, review and update outdated beliefs, experience balance, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and make choices that better align with who your values, I will draw from my training & experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems and EMDR to help you achieve your goals.
Do you find yourself in internal arguments with your inner critic or feel so pressured by should’s that being stressed has become the norm? Do you miss your former, more alive self or notice that feelings you had hoped were resolved continue to generate painful memories? Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors - irritable outbursts, addictions, or indecisiveness? Or missing intimacy and positive communication with your spouse or partner? Though there is no "typical client", resolving these concerns or decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, are frequent reasons reported by my clients when they come to therapy.
If you are ready to manage your feelings more effectively, review and update outdated beliefs, experience balance, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and make choices that better align with who your values, I will draw from my training & experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems and EMDR to help you achieve your goals.
Do you find yourself in internal arguments with your inner critic or feel so pressured by should’s that being stressed has become the norm? Do you miss your former, more alive self or notice that feelings you had hoped were resolved continue to generate painful memories? Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors - irritable outbursts, addictions, or indecisiveness? Or missing intimacy and positive communication with your spouse or partner? Though there is no "typical client", resolving these concerns or decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD, are frequent reasons reported by my clients when they come to therapy.
I am a SYMBIS certified facilitator working with couples, and I am also trained in EMDR.
As a mental health therapist, I enjoy working with individual adults and teenagers, as well couples. I want to help provide space for people to heal and improve their lives, and I work toward this by viewing each client as unique individuals and tailoring counseling to fit their goals and needs. I particularly enjoying working with people who are working to resolve trauma and issues with emotional regulation.
I am a SYMBIS certified facilitator working with couples, and I am also trained in EMDR.
As a mental health therapist, I enjoy working with individual adults and teenagers, as well couples. I want to help provide space for people to heal and improve their lives, and I work toward this by viewing each client as unique individuals and tailoring counseling to fit their goals and needs. I particularly enjoying working with people who are working to resolve trauma and issues with emotional regulation.
I am trained in a variety of approaches, including EMDR, client centered, trauma informed therapies, and DBT, which allows me to tailor my approach to my client's specific needs.
Immediate Openings Available! Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a big step and I'm so happy you have considered me as a possible companion on this journey. Whether you are new to the process of therapy or coming back , it can be hard to find a therapist that is right for you. Most often, I work with young and emerging adults as they are moving away from home, launching into new careers, and starting their own families. This is an exciting and challenging time in life, which can bring about a host of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, identity formation concerns, trauma, shame, and much more.
I am trained in a variety of approaches, including EMDR, client centered, trauma informed therapies, and DBT, which allows me to tailor my approach to my client's specific needs.
Immediate Openings Available! Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a big step and I'm so happy you have considered me as a possible companion on this journey. Whether you are new to the process of therapy or coming back , it can be hard to find a therapist that is right for you. Most often, I work with young and emerging adults as they are moving away from home, launching into new careers, and starting their own families. This is an exciting and challenging time in life, which can bring about a host of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, identity formation concerns, trauma, shame, and much more.
Catherine E. Zook-Bell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
These include applications of mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.
For more than twenty years I have had the privilege of working as a psychologist. My clients come to therapy with a number of different concerns and needs including mood disorders, trauma, relationship and family issues, transitions and personal growth. My intent is to work collaboratively with my clients toward symptom reduction and an improved sense of wellbeing and personal and relational healing.
These include applications of mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.
For more than twenty years I have had the privilege of working as a psychologist. My clients come to therapy with a number of different concerns and needs including mood disorders, trauma, relationship and family issues, transitions and personal growth. My intent is to work collaboratively with my clients toward symptom reduction and an improved sense of wellbeing and personal and relational healing.
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My approach is person-centered and rooted in attachment theory, while also utilizing techniques from EMDR and DBT.
Being human is hard. It’s messy. And it can feel totally overwhelming at times. However, when we learn to give voice to these inner experiences, they start to become more manageable. We begin to realize the feelings and symptoms we experience aren’t random, they’re telling us something. As your therapist, I can help you learn how to better connect with, understand, and express painful emotions, while also providing tools to help you cope. Through it all, I will offer you compassion, warmth, empathy - maybe even a well timed curse word if necessary. I’ll bring my whole authentic self to the therapy room and invite you to do the same.
My approach is person-centered and rooted in attachment theory, while also utilizing techniques from EMDR and DBT.
Being human is hard. It’s messy. And it can feel totally overwhelming at times. However, when we learn to give voice to these inner experiences, they start to become more manageable. We begin to realize the feelings and symptoms we experience aren’t random, they’re telling us something. As your therapist, I can help you learn how to better connect with, understand, and express painful emotions, while also providing tools to help you cope. Through it all, I will offer you compassion, warmth, empathy - maybe even a well timed curse word if necessary. I’ll bring my whole authentic self to the therapy room and invite you to do the same.
Kari Dragovan-Story
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MS, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Powell, TN 37849 (Online Only)
I have specializations in trauma/crisis, addictions; training in EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, multicultural counseling and solution focused brief therapy.
Accepting New Clients! Preteens, teenagers, adults, first responders, and couples heal through their experience because of the work we do together. I ensure clients feel supported, empathized, and validated throughout the journey. You may be looking for an active therapist to support you where you are now; which means that you will feel heard and safe while we work to process past trauma, decrease the impacts of stress in your life, and understand effective ways to cope with life's struggles. Goals for therapy are both short- and long-term to feel, function, and live a more mindful life, improve relationships, and thrive.
I have specializations in trauma/crisis, addictions; training in EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, multicultural counseling and solution focused brief therapy.
Accepting New Clients! Preteens, teenagers, adults, first responders, and couples heal through their experience because of the work we do together. I ensure clients feel supported, empathized, and validated throughout the journey. You may be looking for an active therapist to support you where you are now; which means that you will feel heard and safe while we work to process past trauma, decrease the impacts of stress in your life, and understand effective ways to cope with life's struggles. Goals for therapy are both short- and long-term to feel, function, and live a more mindful life, improve relationships, and thrive.
I am a CCPT-Level II (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) and Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization ( EMDR) from a Somatic and Attachment Perspective (S.
Welcome! It is my privilege to meet with others as they seek to address issues that get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. Symptoms of distress that we can address include the following: Interpersonal Difficulties, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Addictions, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex/Developmental Trauma, Personality Disorders, and other Disorders of Emotional and Behavioral Regulation (e.g. Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse). Collaborative, compassionate and integrated care is my intention. I am a Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider as well.
I am a CCPT-Level II (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) and Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization ( EMDR) from a Somatic and Attachment Perspective (S.
Welcome! It is my privilege to meet with others as they seek to address issues that get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. Symptoms of distress that we can address include the following: Interpersonal Difficulties, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Addictions, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex/Developmental Trauma, Personality Disorders, and other Disorders of Emotional and Behavioral Regulation (e.g. Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse). Collaborative, compassionate and integrated care is my intention. I am a Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider as well.
Lauren Green
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, T-LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
I consider it one of my greatest privileges to partner with people as they navigate their stories. I know from personal experience that therapy can be invaluable when processing change, emotional turmoil, and questions about self. While I often utilize concepts from CBT, DBT, and other theories, I most often draw from Narrative Theory and take a Person-Centered approach in my work with clients. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR, and my professional history includes over four years working exclusively with survivors of sexual trauma.
I consider it one of my greatest privileges to partner with people as they navigate their stories. I know from personal experience that therapy can be invaluable when processing change, emotional turmoil, and questions about self. While I often utilize concepts from CBT, DBT, and other theories, I most often draw from Narrative Theory and take a Person-Centered approach in my work with clients. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR, and my professional history includes over four years working exclusively with survivors of sexual trauma.
Robin is trained in EMDR and can also provide Christian counseling if desired.
Robin Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. She received her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Liberty University and completed her internship and practicum working in a private practice that allowed her to work with individuals that were experiencing personality disorders, as well as work with couples and families in supporting these individuals. Robin has worked in a variety of environments, including a prison, church, community, military, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
Robin is trained in EMDR and can also provide Christian counseling if desired.
Robin Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2021. She received her Master’s in Professional Counseling at Liberty University and completed her internship and practicum working in a private practice that allowed her to work with individuals that were experiencing personality disorders, as well as work with couples and families in supporting these individuals. Robin has worked in a variety of environments, including a prison, church, community, military, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
Ken O’Hearn
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(t), MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
I am accepting new clients and taking in-network Cigna Insurance. As a former USAF Combat Medic and civilian paramedic with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my life to serving others in times of crisis. Witnessing the toll that trauma takes on individuals firsthand, I made the profound decision to transition from the front lines of emergency response to the forefront of mental health care. Driven by the loss of my comrades and friends to the silent battles of PTSD, I embarked on a new journey to make a difference in a different capacity.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
I am accepting new clients and taking in-network Cigna Insurance. As a former USAF Combat Medic and civilian paramedic with over two decades of experience, I have dedicated my life to serving others in times of crisis. Witnessing the toll that trauma takes on individuals firsthand, I made the profound decision to transition from the front lines of emergency response to the forefront of mental health care. Driven by the loss of my comrades and friends to the silent battles of PTSD, I embarked on a new journey to make a difference in a different capacity.
Laura Catherine Eddlemon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR, PET, ICBT & EXRP.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
EMDR, PET, ICBT & EXRP.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field I strive to provide informed and evidence based treatment to clients of diverse backgrounds in a safe, supportive, and accepting environment. Therapy is a unique experience in which we can create the space that we don't often make for ourselves otherwise to stay with and explore our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I recognize that seeking support can be difficult and I truly value the positive feedback my clients have provided regarding their feelings of comfort and safety in their work with me.
Caitlyn Oneill Chesney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
My practice specializes in addressing trauma, addictions, and relational issues, using evidenced-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. I am certified in EMDR, which is particularly effective for those dealing with traumatic experiences. I am dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate complex personal challenges. With a focus on a direct yet gentle approach, I believe in centering the clients experience to foster a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and growth.
My practice specializes in addressing trauma, addictions, and relational issues, using evidenced-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. I am certified in EMDR, which is particularly effective for those dealing with traumatic experiences. I am dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate complex personal challenges. With a focus on a direct yet gentle approach, I believe in centering the clients experience to foster a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and growth.
Misty Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Gottman (Level 1 trained) and am certified in DBT therapist.
The decision to enter into therapy can be a difficult one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better but nothing seems works, it can be disheartening. I will work with you collaboratively so you can become more proactive and can start living your life on purpose. I often work with clients that feel stuck or just tried of walking through the day to day routine of their life without experiencing joy. Therapy is a confidential place to explore and process what is emotionally affecting you, to understand your roadblocks, and ultimately to discover a better path forward.
I am a certified EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Gottman (Level 1 trained) and am certified in DBT therapist.
The decision to enter into therapy can be a difficult one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better but nothing seems works, it can be disheartening. I will work with you collaboratively so you can become more proactive and can start living your life on purpose. I often work with clients that feel stuck or just tried of walking through the day to day routine of their life without experiencing joy. Therapy is a confidential place to explore and process what is emotionally affecting you, to understand your roadblocks, and ultimately to discover a better path forward.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.