Parenting Therapists in Knoxville, TN

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Holly Christianson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
With specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I have the expertise to help you foster secure attachments and strengthen bonds within your family.
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.
With specialized training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), I have the expertise to help you foster secure attachments and strengthen bonds within your family.
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.
(865) 351-2948 View (865) 351-2948
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Melissa Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, -MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(865) 269-9047 View (865) 269-9047
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Stephanie Ann Harness-Gambill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
I work with clients who are struggling with mood disorders, grief, trauma, guilt and shame, and individuals who feel dismayed by life changes such as divorce, parenting, and midlife.
Walking with people through some of their most difficult times is an honor and a responsibility that I do not take lightly. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults in my career as a social worker. I am passionate about working with individuals who desire to do their own personal growth work, and families wishing to develop healthier boundaries and communication patterns that honor authenticity, connection, and compassion.
I work with clients who are struggling with mood disorders, grief, trauma, guilt and shame, and individuals who feel dismayed by life changes such as divorce, parenting, and midlife.
Walking with people through some of their most difficult times is an honor and a responsibility that I do not take lightly. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults in my career as a social worker. I am passionate about working with individuals who desire to do their own personal growth work, and families wishing to develop healthier boundaries and communication patterns that honor authenticity, connection, and compassion.
(865) 213-7341 View (865) 213-7341
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Built to Bond, Inc. Attachment Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, BCPC, CTS, CDVC, NCCE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37931
If you are broken and in need of healing from abuse and trauma and/or are trying to parent a "child forgotten" you have come to the right place. Suffering through the aftermath of sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, foster care and extreme neglect often makes it nearly impossible to trust others, which is a necessary starting point for healthy relationship formation. Built to Bond, Inc. is designed to enable you to make sense of your trauma and begin the healing process from a Christian perspective through the "Treat PTSD with PTSD to get PTSD" treatment modality.
If you are broken and in need of healing from abuse and trauma and/or are trying to parent a "child forgotten" you have come to the right place. Suffering through the aftermath of sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional abuse, foster care and extreme neglect often makes it nearly impossible to trust others, which is a necessary starting point for healthy relationship formation. Built to Bond, Inc. is designed to enable you to make sense of your trauma and begin the healing process from a Christian perspective through the "Treat PTSD with PTSD to get PTSD" treatment modality.
(865) 685-5895 View (865) 685-5895
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Kristina L Hall
MS, CTRS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Hello, Welcome! I am accepting new clients seeking to cope with anxiety, addiction, and depression. I also offer parenting and family counseling.You or your child may need help processing overwhelming core beliefs that bind you to unhealthy behavior or negative thought patterns. I utilize a CBT based program that allows you to rediscover joy, balance and peace. I believe the most important thing I offer is my experience, strength and hope, my humanness. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you work through life’s challenges. You are not alone. Please take the next step and schedule an appointment today.
Hello, Welcome! I am accepting new clients seeking to cope with anxiety, addiction, and depression. I also offer parenting and family counseling.You or your child may need help processing overwhelming core beliefs that bind you to unhealthy behavior or negative thought patterns. I utilize a CBT based program that allows you to rediscover joy, balance and peace. I believe the most important thing I offer is my experience, strength and hope, my humanness. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you work through life’s challenges. You are not alone. Please take the next step and schedule an appointment today.
(865) 375-8718 View (865) 375-8718
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Charles E. Galyon
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
I offer parent or school consultations and direct treatment.
I currently have a long waitlist! I understand the concern and confusion that parents may have when their child experiences difficulties in school, home, or elsewhere. I believe in working together with parents to help their children. I take time to get to know my clients so I can offer the most appropriate, individualized care for them. I trained in educational and behavioral psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In addition to direct treatment services, I am able to provide evaluations with extensive reports to aid in treatment planning.
I offer parent or school consultations and direct treatment.
I currently have a long waitlist! I understand the concern and confusion that parents may have when their child experiences difficulties in school, home, or elsewhere. I believe in working together with parents to help their children. I take time to get to know my clients so I can offer the most appropriate, individualized care for them. I trained in educational and behavioral psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In addition to direct treatment services, I am able to provide evaluations with extensive reports to aid in treatment planning.
(865) 622-4383 View (865) 622-4383
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Felicia Nicole Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC, LPCS-C, LCMHC, PC, Mediatr
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Our practice is accepting therapy & court related clients! Family court mediation services(divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC & TN. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, supervised visitation/exchanges, & home studies.We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
Our practice is accepting therapy & court related clients! Family court mediation services(divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC & TN. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, supervised visitation/exchanges, & home studies.We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
(864) 374-2473 View (864) 374-2473
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HopeNation
Not Verified Not Verified
Knoxville, TN 37934  (Online Only)
Does your child, teen or young adult (up to age 26) struggle to experience the best that life has to offer? As a parent do you have challenges that create overwhelm and distance between you and your child? As a young adult, are you at a loss for how to handle what life throws your way? HopeNation therapists offer hope and healing to children, teens, young adults and their families by empowering our clients to take charge of their lives. Proven interventions are used within a supportive and non-judgmental space that allows growth and transformation to take hold and flourish. You are not alone, reach out and connect today...
Does your child, teen or young adult (up to age 26) struggle to experience the best that life has to offer? As a parent do you have challenges that create overwhelm and distance between you and your child? As a young adult, are you at a loss for how to handle what life throws your way? HopeNation therapists offer hope and healing to children, teens, young adults and their families by empowering our clients to take charge of their lives. Proven interventions are used within a supportive and non-judgmental space that allows growth and transformation to take hold and flourish. You are not alone, reach out and connect today...
(629) 209-1769 View (629) 209-1769
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Jaryn D Turnage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37931  (Online Only)
My focus right now is geared more toward parents and helping them improve their communication and parenting skills with their kids.
I am providing online sessions only. Therapy can be intimidating for many people, but it’s my job to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I enjoy working with young adults, parents, and particularly new moms. I believe it’s essential to provide a space that is filled with honesty, empathy, and kindness so that every client feels safe to express their needs. I am a Christian and believe that my faith helps me meet people exactly where they are and guide them toward healing and growth.
My focus right now is geared more toward parents and helping them improve their communication and parenting skills with their kids.
I am providing online sessions only. Therapy can be intimidating for many people, but it’s my job to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I enjoy working with young adults, parents, and particularly new moms. I believe it’s essential to provide a space that is filled with honesty, empathy, and kindness so that every client feels safe to express their needs. I am a Christian and believe that my faith helps me meet people exactly where they are and guide them toward healing and growth.
(423) 427-4459 View (423) 427-4459
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Tammy Camper
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37901  (Online Only)
I work with men and women of all ages who want to be the best they can be in every role they inhabit–parent, spouse, sibling, employee, leader, friend, etc. I especially enjoy helping you learn and practice effective communication strategies, cope and work through anxious and intrusive thoughts, and engage your interpersonal relationships with confidence and ease.
I work with men and women of all ages who want to be the best they can be in every role they inhabit–parent, spouse, sibling, employee, leader, friend, etc. I especially enjoy helping you learn and practice effective communication strategies, cope and work through anxious and intrusive thoughts, and engage your interpersonal relationships with confidence and ease.
(615) 819-4371 View (615) 819-4371
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Sarah McNamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Hi I'm Sarah, therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. It is my privilege & passion to partner with women and families on their journey to and through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, grief and loss and early parenting. I am certainly no stranger to the messiness of motherhood. At Ready Nest Counseling, I provide specialized services for women and families in this hard, beautiful season.
Hi I'm Sarah, therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. It is my privilege & passion to partner with women and families on their journey to and through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, grief and loss and early parenting. I am certainly no stranger to the messiness of motherhood. At Ready Nest Counseling, I provide specialized services for women and families in this hard, beautiful season.
(865) 409-2168 View (865) 409-2168
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Virginia McClurg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
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.
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.
(865) 390-7665 View (865) 390-7665
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Mannie (Amanda) D Switzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
Waitlist for new clients
I love to create a safe place for healing and growth. Whether you are looking to start therapy for the first time or you are trying it again, our time together is centered around your goals. My areas of interest and experience include helping people work through issues related to trauma, anxiety, parenting, relationships, and substance use. I work with adults and children, and especially enjoy serving the LGBTQIA+ and international communities.
I love to create a safe place for healing and growth. Whether you are looking to start therapy for the first time or you are trying it again, our time together is centered around your goals. My areas of interest and experience include helping people work through issues related to trauma, anxiety, parenting, relationships, and substance use. I work with adults and children, and especially enjoy serving the LGBTQIA+ and international communities.
(865) 217-2527 View (865) 217-2527
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Dianna Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, IRT
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
Is your home full of animosity and turmoil? Are you having difficulty co-parenting with an ex or trying to blend two families into one? Has addiction or a betrayal led you and your partner to conflict or even potential divorce? Would you like your already healthy relationship to be even better or just some helpful tips before you walk down the aisle? If any of these sound like you, let me use my life, educational, and professional experience to provide you with the hope, support, and guidance that you need to get you back to the happier and healthier relationship you’ve been longing for.
Is your home full of animosity and turmoil? Are you having difficulty co-parenting with an ex or trying to blend two families into one? Has addiction or a betrayal led you and your partner to conflict or even potential divorce? Would you like your already healthy relationship to be even better or just some helpful tips before you walk down the aisle? If any of these sound like you, let me use my life, educational, and professional experience to provide you with the hope, support, and guidance that you need to get you back to the happier and healthier relationship you’ve been longing for.
(865) 401-9212 View (865) 401-9212
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Ronald Richard Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37918
All of the clients, of which I am honored to see, are ideal. These are clients struggling and/challenged with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Grief or Loss, Pre-Marital, Marital and Divorce concerns, Parenting Skills Training, Christian Counseling, and Sports Psychology are also services provided.
All of the clients, of which I am honored to see, are ideal. These are clients struggling and/challenged with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Grief or Loss, Pre-Marital, Marital and Divorce concerns, Parenting Skills Training, Christian Counseling, and Sports Psychology are also services provided.
(865) 329-6249 View (865) 329-6249
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Lynn Hedrick
MEd, CLC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
My ideal client is a woman, from college age to mid 50’s, who is going though various life transitions, such as divorce/separation, career changes, navigation parenting/family dynamics, new relationships, and empty nesting. Life’s transitions aren’t always easy. Tackling these times with a life coach, however, makes approaching these times easier—and can even make them a positive pathway to your future. As a certified Life Coach, our sessions are oriented towards the future. With my assistance, clients should be ready to assess their goals and formulate plans to align values and actions with personal goals.
My ideal client is a woman, from college age to mid 50’s, who is going though various life transitions, such as divorce/separation, career changes, navigation parenting/family dynamics, new relationships, and empty nesting. Life’s transitions aren’t always easy. Tackling these times with a life coach, however, makes approaching these times easier—and can even make them a positive pathway to your future. As a certified Life Coach, our sessions are oriented towards the future. With my assistance, clients should be ready to assess their goals and formulate plans to align values and actions with personal goals.
(865) 419-7962 View (865) 419-7962
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Robin Kennen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
My areas of expertise include Trauma and Attachment, ADHD, neurodivergent issues, Anxiety and Depression, mental performance, sports, and evidence-based parenting and family systems.
Although I am pre-licensed, I have over 10 years of experience in counseling, working with various populations and a large variety of issues. I love supporting families and children of all ages, and work to help them understand, build, and create healthy dynamics and support systems. It’s necessary to learn to attend to our own internal experiences, to safely connect with others. I believe that working to find solutions now will help to prevent future problems, and will create the opportunity for happy, healthy lives. We must create the change we want to see, and I am here to help you, your family, and your child reach their goals.
My areas of expertise include Trauma and Attachment, ADHD, neurodivergent issues, Anxiety and Depression, mental performance, sports, and evidence-based parenting and family systems.
Although I am pre-licensed, I have over 10 years of experience in counseling, working with various populations and a large variety of issues. I love supporting families and children of all ages, and work to help them understand, build, and create healthy dynamics and support systems. It’s necessary to learn to attend to our own internal experiences, to safely connect with others. I believe that working to find solutions now will help to prevent future problems, and will create the opportunity for happy, healthy lives. We must create the change we want to see, and I am here to help you, your family, and your child reach their goals.
(865) 484-3152 View (865) 484-3152
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Arianna Boddy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
As a parent, you may regularly share intense frustration, periods of hopelessness, and underlying desperation unsure of how to help your child.
I am particularly skilled working alongside pre-adolescents, adolescent, young adult females, and parents of teens, who feel stuck and in the trenches of family dynamics, significant relationships, life circumstances, and/or mental health conditions. Your teen may be desperately trying to find an outlet to channel their feelings. Are they overachievers pouring all their energy into school or sports? Does your teen feel lost, anxious, confused, or indecisive? Perhaps they bottle their anger, cut, or show you their rebellious side.
As a parent, you may regularly share intense frustration, periods of hopelessness, and underlying desperation unsure of how to help your child.
I am particularly skilled working alongside pre-adolescents, adolescent, young adult females, and parents of teens, who feel stuck and in the trenches of family dynamics, significant relationships, life circumstances, and/or mental health conditions. Your teen may be desperately trying to find an outlet to channel their feelings. Are they overachievers pouring all their energy into school or sports? Does your teen feel lost, anxious, confused, or indecisive? Perhaps they bottle their anger, cut, or show you their rebellious side.
(865) 269-9441 View (865) 269-9441
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Summer Bryant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37931
I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, to parenting support, addiction, marital counseling and beyond.
As a therapist, my goal is to build a relationship with you so that I can walk alongside you in your journey to emotional health, in a safe and comfortable environment. While we cannot change difficult situations from the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a tough time or are ready to take a new direction in your life, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, to parenting support, addiction, marital counseling and beyond.
As a therapist, my goal is to build a relationship with you so that I can walk alongside you in your journey to emotional health, in a safe and comfortable environment. While we cannot change difficult situations from the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a tough time or are ready to take a new direction in your life, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
(865) 229-1302 View (865) 229-1302
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Dr. Kristen Heil
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, LP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
As the parent of a struggling child, it is quite possible you spend the majority of your waking moments trying to figure out ways to help them. Let me help you, your child, and your family. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in young children, adolescents, and young adults.
As the parent of a struggling child, it is quite possible you spend the majority of your waking moments trying to figure out ways to help them. Let me help you, your child, and your family. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and treatment of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges in young children, adolescents, and young adults.
(865) 217-8971 View (865) 217-8971
Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.