Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Blountville, TN

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Marsha Litton-Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, CTRS, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617  (Online Only)
Areas of expertise and focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, OCD, Parenting, Infertility, caregiver fatigue, and PTSD.
Have you ever been told when life gives you lemons make lemonade? Well, like most people unless you have a plan or a “recipe” then it is difficult to know where to start. I want to help you with tools and techniques to create your own “recipe” for the current journey you are on. First and foremost, I want to commend you for taking the first steps toward seeking treatment with finding a therapist. It took a lot of courage and inner strength to know your emotional health is the key ingredient to your “recipe” for balance in life.
Areas of expertise and focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, OCD, Parenting, Infertility, caregiver fatigue, and PTSD.
Have you ever been told when life gives you lemons make lemonade? Well, like most people unless you have a plan or a “recipe” then it is difficult to know where to start. I want to help you with tools and techniques to create your own “recipe” for the current journey you are on. First and foremost, I want to commend you for taking the first steps toward seeking treatment with finding a therapist. It took a lot of courage and inner strength to know your emotional health is the key ingredient to your “recipe” for balance in life.
(423) 250-1359 View (423) 250-1359
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Wendi S Read Biblically-Focused Mental Health Coach
MA, CTIC, CMR
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
I am academically & Biblically trained to mitigate and assist with your recovery of Narcissistic & emotional abuse, depression & anxiety, trauma, sexual issues, grief & loss, infidelity and marriage recovery.
YOU are worth investing in! Every day gives us a new chance to begin again. We all are seeking balance and perspective in this very chaotic world. Mitigating personal, professional, academic, relational, and spiritual integrity is a difficult challenge. I’m confident that together we can overcome any challenge or heart-break you face. I specialize in Covert/Overt Narcissistic Abuse Identification & Recovery! Hope is available! If you're ready to address the issues and do the work...I am ready to process them with you!
I am academically & Biblically trained to mitigate and assist with your recovery of Narcissistic & emotional abuse, depression & anxiety, trauma, sexual issues, grief & loss, infidelity and marriage recovery.
YOU are worth investing in! Every day gives us a new chance to begin again. We all are seeking balance and perspective in this very chaotic world. Mitigating personal, professional, academic, relational, and spiritual integrity is a difficult challenge. I’m confident that together we can overcome any challenge or heart-break you face. I specialize in Covert/Overt Narcissistic Abuse Identification & Recovery! Hope is available! If you're ready to address the issues and do the work...I am ready to process them with you!
(423) 482-8269 View (423) 482-8269
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Lillian Arriona Yates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blountville, TN 37617
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a place to heal, grow, set goals, and get to know yourself, where you don’t have to wear a mask or say you’re “Okay” even if you’re not. A place to be your genuine self without judgement or criticism. I practice strengths-based treatment and want my clients to feel accomplished, validated, and supported at the end of a session. We all have different goals for therapy. Whether yours is healing trauma, improving relationships or managing stress your goals are important and deserve the time and effort that therapy requires. I can help you to gain new perspective and move toward achieving your goal.
Therapy is a place to heal, grow, set goals, and get to know yourself, where you don’t have to wear a mask or say you’re “Okay” even if you’re not. A place to be your genuine self without judgement or criticism. I practice strengths-based treatment and want my clients to feel accomplished, validated, and supported at the end of a session. We all have different goals for therapy. Whether yours is healing trauma, improving relationships or managing stress your goals are important and deserve the time and effort that therapy requires. I can help you to gain new perspective and move toward achieving your goal.
(423) 607-0809 View (423) 607-0809
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Jessica Gregory
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
I am most experienced with Addictions, Eating Disorders, and Trauma Work.
I believe in the philosophy that every person has the ability to positively change their lives through their own untapped potential. I practice different evidence based approaches to help my clients discover their own strengths and use them to achieve their goals. My passions include helping my clients set and accomplish their goals during therapy, by meeting my clients where they are. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology at Emory and Henry University. I continued my education at Radford University where I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development.
I am most experienced with Addictions, Eating Disorders, and Trauma Work.
I believe in the philosophy that every person has the ability to positively change their lives through their own untapped potential. I practice different evidence based approaches to help my clients discover their own strengths and use them to achieve their goals. My passions include helping my clients set and accomplish their goals during therapy, by meeting my clients where they are. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology at Emory and Henry University. I continued my education at Radford University where I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development.
(423) 840-7191 View (423) 840-7191
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Kelly Munier
Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families and helping them grow and change? Are you questioning your parenting skills or are concerned about your child's behavior? Is your child and your family having trouble dealing with a major change like a trauma? Are you troubled by your teenager's worries and sadness? I am here to help! I look forward to talking with you further! **Please see my website: www.growinglightcounseling.com for additional information.
Are you looking for a counselor who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families and helping them grow and change? Are you questioning your parenting skills or are concerned about your child's behavior? Is your child and your family having trouble dealing with a major change like a trauma? Are you troubled by your teenager's worries and sadness? I am here to help! I look forward to talking with you further! **Please see my website: www.growinglightcounseling.com for additional information.
(423) 709-8185 View (423) 709-8185
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Jenna Terry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC/MH
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
Jenna has years of working with children and adolescents that have endured complex trauma where she now utilizes EMDR to help.
Jenna Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a concentration in Community Mental Health. Jenna believes you have to meet the client where they are and help guide them on their journey of healing. It is like the therapist is the guiding post on the light house and the client steers where it needs to go. She approaches therapy from an attachment and acceptance theory.
Jenna has years of working with children and adolescents that have endured complex trauma where she now utilizes EMDR to help.
Jenna Terry is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider Designation in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master of Education in Counseling and Development with a concentration in Community Mental Health. Jenna believes you have to meet the client where they are and help guide them on their journey of healing. It is like the therapist is the guiding post on the light house and the client steers where it needs to go. She approaches therapy from an attachment and acceptance theory.
(423) 454-3968 View (423) 454-3968
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Amanda Keener
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Blountville, TN 37617
Amanda Keener is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training in Tennessee. She has a Master's of Education in both School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a BS in Child & Family Studies from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Amanda is very passionate about helping others. She enjoys being an advocate for her clients. Amanda meets her clients where they are and helps them find the skills to overcome life's obstacles. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as trying new art projects, reading a good book, and playing with her dogs.
Amanda Keener is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training in Tennessee. She has a Master's of Education in both School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Lincoln Memorial University and a BS in Child & Family Studies from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Amanda is very passionate about helping others. She enjoys being an advocate for her clients. Amanda meets her clients where they are and helps them find the skills to overcome life's obstacles. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as trying new art projects, reading a good book, and playing with her dogs.
(423) 528-8843 View (423) 528-8843

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Jasmine Herndon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Kingsport, TN 37664
Navigating the challenges of anxiety, stress, or trauma can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling uncertain and stuck. Many individuals struggle with prioritizing their well-being and implementing self-care practices. You deserve to live a life filled with confidence and satisfaction, and I'm here to support you on that journey.
Navigating the challenges of anxiety, stress, or trauma can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling uncertain and stuck. Many individuals struggle with prioritizing their well-being and implementing self-care practices. You deserve to live a life filled with confidence and satisfaction, and I'm here to support you on that journey.
(423) 408-8041 View (423) 408-8041
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Mattie Crockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
Mattie has worked with individuals experiencing trauma, trauma-related challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity, mood disorders, and OCD. She views the counseling process as an alliance between client and therapist and considers the clients as the experts of their lives. Her main goal as a counselor is to provide a safe environment where her clients may explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths.
Mattie has worked with individuals experiencing trauma, trauma-related challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity, mood disorders, and OCD. She views the counseling process as an alliance between client and therapist and considers the clients as the experts of their lives. Her main goal as a counselor is to provide a safe environment where her clients may explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths.
(423) 374-3111 View (423) 374-3111
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Sydney Peltier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Bluff City, TN 37618
She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can be used to address a myriad of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
Sydney Peltier is a licensed professional counselor who has spent her career passionately serving the mental health needs of her community through counseling, training and teaching, and advocating for quality care. With a variety of skills and expertise Sydney enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to feel better, experience more joy in life, and have meaningful relationships that work. She believes wholeheartedly that health and healing are possible, especially when people recognize their own value, purpose, and strengths in partnership with professional and experienced clinical care.
She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can be used to address a myriad of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
Sydney Peltier is a licensed professional counselor who has spent her career passionately serving the mental health needs of her community through counseling, training and teaching, and advocating for quality care. With a variety of skills and expertise Sydney enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to feel better, experience more joy in life, and have meaningful relationships that work. She believes wholeheartedly that health and healing are possible, especially when people recognize their own value, purpose, and strengths in partnership with professional and experienced clinical care.
(423) 919-9258 View (423) 919-9258
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Emmanuel S John
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Piney Flats, TN 37686
My name is Emmanuel S. John. I am a Psychotherapist/counselor and author in the Tri-Cities area of TN. I've been working with individuals, couples and families for more than 30 years. I help people with personal emotional struggles of all kinds; Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD just to name a few. I have a proven track record and you will see results after every session. I can help but not until you call. I am taking new clients. Cash services, insurance is not necessary. Invest the effort, you're worth it! (Ever consider online therapy? Let's talk.)
My name is Emmanuel S. John. I am a Psychotherapist/counselor and author in the Tri-Cities area of TN. I've been working with individuals, couples and families for more than 30 years. I help people with personal emotional struggles of all kinds; Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Grief, Trauma and PTSD just to name a few. I have a proven track record and you will see results after every session. I can help but not until you call. I am taking new clients. Cash services, insurance is not necessary. Invest the effort, you're worth it! (Ever consider online therapy? Let's talk.)
(423) 302-0338 View (423) 302-0338
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Bridgette Samantha Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, TN 37620
My specialties include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance related disorders, ADHD, and disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders.
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed and anxious, dealing with emotional pain, or questioning if you are doing a good job surviving at this thing called life? Come sit with me and let us discuss the opportunities you have to feel empowered and emotionally healthy. I have the experience and knowledge to help you find ways of identifying the root of a problem, processing through experiences, and developing a new pattern of thinking. Let’s discuss what is going on in life and find ways of solving the problem in a safe, relaxing, and supportive environment.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance related disorders, ADHD, and disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders.
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed and anxious, dealing with emotional pain, or questioning if you are doing a good job surviving at this thing called life? Come sit with me and let us discuss the opportunities you have to feel empowered and emotionally healthy. I have the experience and knowledge to help you find ways of identifying the root of a problem, processing through experiences, and developing a new pattern of thinking. Let’s discuss what is going on in life and find ways of solving the problem in a safe, relaxing, and supportive environment.
(423) 427-4653 View (423) 427-4653
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Oak Grove Therapy
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660  (Online Only)
Lee works with depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma.
Lee Sinnott, LPC-MHSP and Jill Sinnott, LCSW work with a wide variety of people. Lee and Jill are passionate about helping their clients and those around them to find their personal power and developing skills to live a life of their own, creating their lives with their goals and dreams.
Lee works with depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma.
Lee Sinnott, LPC-MHSP and Jill Sinnott, LCSW work with a wide variety of people. Lee and Jill are passionate about helping their clients and those around them to find their personal power and developing skills to live a life of their own, creating their lives with their goals and dreams.
(423) 568-5996 View (423) 568-5996
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Summer Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
Specializing in holistic practices of EMDR, mindfulness, bodywork, and inner child connection, I can provide personalized support for trauma healing, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
Specializing in holistic practices of EMDR, mindfulness, bodywork, and inner child connection, I can provide personalized support for trauma healing, stress reduction, and self-discovery.
Are you someone who is grappling with life’s struggles, seeking to untangle the knots of anxiety and self-doubt, and yearning for a deeper connection with your authentic self? Someone who's endured trauma, from childhood, relationships, or life events, burdened by unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs. Your goal is not just to heal wounds but to emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. You want to break free from the chains of your past, reclaim inner peace, and step into a future filled with purpose and joy. Seeking understanding, validation, and compassionate guidance, you aim to feel empowered.
(423) 537-6521 View (423) 537-6521
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Brooke Holland Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kingsport, TN 37664
My approach to individual trauma and family therapy is compassionate and empowering.
To those of you who are finding it hard to function at the level you are used to, the ones desperate for healing from a painful childhood, the ones who are dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, or struggling to put into words what they are going through, Welcome. To the ones needing support as you navigate a difficult season of your life, the ones seeking support for your beloved child, and the ones needing direction in resolving family crisis and conflict, Welcome. To those of you who feel lost, grieved, alone, or overwhelmed, Welcome. You don't have to do it alone. I see you and I want to help you through it.
My approach to individual trauma and family therapy is compassionate and empowering.
To those of you who are finding it hard to function at the level you are used to, the ones desperate for healing from a painful childhood, the ones who are dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, or struggling to put into words what they are going through, Welcome. To the ones needing support as you navigate a difficult season of your life, the ones seeking support for your beloved child, and the ones needing direction in resolving family crisis and conflict, Welcome. To those of you who feel lost, grieved, alone, or overwhelmed, Welcome. You don't have to do it alone. I see you and I want to help you through it.
(423) 524-9836 View (423) 524-9836
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Harold Leonard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37664
I have also been trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. They have many different stories but some things in common. They all want someone who will listen and understand them. Together we can get through anything.
I have also been trained in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.
The clients I work with range in age from 14 and up. They have many different stories but some things in common. They all want someone who will listen and understand them. Together we can get through anything.
(423) 781-0081 View (423) 781-0081
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Mary Allison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, TN 37620
My approach to therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming. We start to feel like nothing can get better, and begin to self-destruct or stay stuck, out of fear of the unknown or poor habits. I use an eclectic approach, pulling together different types of therapies tailored to what would be most beneficial to the particular client.
My approach to therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming. We start to feel like nothing can get better, and begin to self-destruct or stay stuck, out of fear of the unknown or poor habits. I use an eclectic approach, pulling together different types of therapies tailored to what would be most beneficial to the particular client.
(423) 445-7468 View (423) 445-7468
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Lydia Haurez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37660
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Say they don't want to go to school? Do they struggle to sleep? Are they having issues with their siblings or other people? Is there a history of trauma? Do you feel at an impasse? Hope is not lost! I work with children and their parents on communicating and solving their struggles together. All children are welcome. I specialize in children, preteens, and teenagers. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all show up as anger, fear, lethargy, and lack of sleep. The sooner it is addressed the sooner your child can feel better and more themselves.
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Say they don't want to go to school? Do they struggle to sleep? Are they having issues with their siblings or other people? Is there a history of trauma? Do you feel at an impasse? Hope is not lost! I work with children and their parents on communicating and solving their struggles together. All children are welcome. I specialize in children, preteens, and teenagers. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all show up as anger, fear, lethargy, and lack of sleep. The sooner it is addressed the sooner your child can feel better and more themselves.
(423) 556-9972 View (423) 556-9972
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Brent Metcalf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingsport, TN 37663
Are you going through a life transition, experiencing stress, and have feelings of anxiety or depression? Or do you struggle with an addiction? Life can be tough and the stress can be difficult deal with. It is not uncommon for this to make us feel isolated, alone, downhearted, and distressed. Imagine if you didn't have to feel this way. It can be a challenge, but people can feel healthy, happy, and "better".
Are you going through a life transition, experiencing stress, and have feelings of anxiety or depression? Or do you struggle with an addiction? Life can be tough and the stress can be difficult deal with. It is not uncommon for this to make us feel isolated, alone, downhearted, and distressed. Imagine if you didn't have to feel this way. It can be a challenge, but people can feel healthy, happy, and "better".
(423) 564-5994 View (423) 564-5994
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Patricia Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kingsport, TN 37664
The healing journey begins with compassion and understanding without judgment. This journey can be a long and tiresome one; don’t walk it alone.
The healing journey begins with compassion and understanding without judgment. This journey can be a long and tiresome one; don’t walk it alone.
(865) 217-7599 View (865) 217-7599

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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.