Depression Therapists in Concord, TN
Psychotherapy is a process leading to the recognition of one's true self. As difficulties begin to "make sense," how to tackle personal problems becomes clearer. No one's depression, relationships, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties are exactly like anyone else's. That is why understanding one’s unique life is more helpful than a diagnosis. Current problems are often influenced by past experiences which can then become generalized assumptions about life and others. It is important to separate assumptions from the truth. Good therapy results in personal understanding, but more importantly, a greater sense of being alive.
Psychotherapy is a process leading to the recognition of one's true self. As difficulties begin to "make sense," how to tackle personal problems becomes clearer. No one's depression, relationships, anxiety, or self-esteem difficulties are exactly like anyone else's. That is why understanding one’s unique life is more helpful than a diagnosis. Current problems are often influenced by past experiences which can then become generalized assumptions about life and others. It is important to separate assumptions from the truth. Good therapy results in personal understanding, but more importantly, a greater sense of being alive.
It takes courage to do what you are doing, and I commend you for taking the first step. Fear, anxiety, grief, and depression are emotions that we all experience. They aren’t unusual, but at times they can feel like a runaway train, stealing your thoughts, time, energy and happiness. I work together with my clients on managing and regulating these overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and help them to draw from their own strength to live a life that’s purposeful and fulfilling according to their values. You are the expert on you, and I will be there to give insight, feedback, and offer new perspectives and coping skills.
It takes courage to do what you are doing, and I commend you for taking the first step. Fear, anxiety, grief, and depression are emotions that we all experience. They aren’t unusual, but at times they can feel like a runaway train, stealing your thoughts, time, energy and happiness. I work together with my clients on managing and regulating these overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and help them to draw from their own strength to live a life that’s purposeful and fulfilling according to their values. You are the expert on you, and I will be there to give insight, feedback, and offer new perspectives and coping skills.
Krystal Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, TN 37934 (Online Only)
Krystal Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. Krystal has worked with a variety of populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Krystal has worked in general mental health, as well as addiction recovery and crisis management scenarios. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, OCD, social performance, stress, bipolar, addiction, codependency, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, and grief.
Krystal Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. Krystal has worked with a variety of populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Krystal has worked in general mental health, as well as addiction recovery and crisis management scenarios. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, OCD, social performance, stress, bipolar, addiction, codependency, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, and grief.
Brittany Tyler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, TN 37934 (Online Only)
Brittany Tyler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in TN with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take the steps necessary for a better life. Brittany specializes in treating individuals with depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Brittany completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She has worked with clients with a wide range of diagnoses and life circumstances.
Brittany Tyler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in TN with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about empowering individuals to take the steps necessary for a better life. Brittany specializes in treating individuals with depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Brittany completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She has worked with clients with a wide range of diagnoses and life circumstances.
I have experience with religious trauma, mood and personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and self-harm, as well as divorce, parenting, and difficult family relationships.
Hello! My name is Mara. I'm a licensed Masters social worker. I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and I understand the importance of providing an inclusive and nonjudgemental space for my fellow LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. My goal is to cultivate a safe therapeutic practice with my clients, to work through trauma, build self-esteem and confidence, better relationships, and an overall improved quality of life.
I have experience with religious trauma, mood and personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and self-harm, as well as divorce, parenting, and difficult family relationships.
Hello! My name is Mara. I'm a licensed Masters social worker. I was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and I understand the importance of providing an inclusive and nonjudgemental space for my fellow LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. My goal is to cultivate a safe therapeutic practice with my clients, to work through trauma, build self-esteem and confidence, better relationships, and an overall improved quality of life.
Joy Parrish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, TN 37934 (Online Only)
Terrible thoughts of worry and shame attack you around the clock. Worrying about things you should have done keeps your mind racing through the night. Tidal waves of stress strangle your focus and keep you from achieving any meaningful progress, anywhere in your life. These troubling thoughts are villains that moved into your mind without permission and have become the worst roommates ever. They’ve taken over your life and head space. Everything feels out of control. Hope is nowhere to be found. Paralyzed, without direction or purpose, just getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment. This is becoming your new normal.
Terrible thoughts of worry and shame attack you around the clock. Worrying about things you should have done keeps your mind racing through the night. Tidal waves of stress strangle your focus and keep you from achieving any meaningful progress, anywhere in your life. These troubling thoughts are villains that moved into your mind without permission and have become the worst roommates ever. They’ve taken over your life and head space. Everything feels out of control. Hope is nowhere to be found. Paralyzed, without direction or purpose, just getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment. This is becoming your new normal.
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Martin's special areas of interest are the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress issues, anger management, and marriage/couples counseling.
Dr. Charles E. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. He is currently accepting new patients, and both day and evening hours are available, as well as Telehealth sessions. Dr. Martin has been in practice over 40 years working with adults with a wide range of problems. Dr. Martin's treatment approach is solution-oriented. Often described as gentle and easy-going with a good sense of humor, Dr. Martin's counseling style is amiable and courteous. He understands that many people are quite anxious when they begin counseling and he makes the initial sessions comfortable.
Martin's special areas of interest are the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress issues, anger management, and marriage/couples counseling.
Dr. Charles E. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. He is currently accepting new patients, and both day and evening hours are available, as well as Telehealth sessions. Dr. Martin has been in practice over 40 years working with adults with a wide range of problems. Dr. Martin's treatment approach is solution-oriented. Often described as gentle and easy-going with a good sense of humor, Dr. Martin's counseling style is amiable and courteous. He understands that many people are quite anxious when they begin counseling and he makes the initial sessions comfortable.
Linda L Behel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Farragut, TN 37922 (Online Only)
My goal is to help people identify problem areas and the personal strengths that are available to begin to address those problems. I also focus on helping people improve communication and relationship skills as a part of problem-solving. I treat individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse, communication and relationship problems, women's issues, adjustment problems, parenting, spiritual issues.
I participate in many employee assistance plans and I am in most insurance networks. Please call for detailed information about plans.
My goal is to help people identify problem areas and the personal strengths that are available to begin to address those problems. I also focus on helping people improve communication and relationship skills as a part of problem-solving. I treat individuals and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse, communication and relationship problems, women's issues, adjustment problems, parenting, spiritual issues.
I participate in many employee assistance plans and I am in most insurance networks. Please call for detailed information about plans.
Lauren F Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
When working with anxiety and depression, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral and mind/body approaches, helping clients manage symptoms and develop long-term coping skills.
Then you hold life like a face between your palms... and you say, yes, I will take you, I will love you, again. When I first heard these words in a poem by Ellen Bass, I immediately connected them to the healing that can occur in therapy. Symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety can dull our human experience. Whether you or your preteen/adolescent child are hoping to process trauma, or looking for strategies to cope with uncomfortable emotions, there are pathways through that lead to a more vibrant life.
When working with anxiety and depression, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral and mind/body approaches, helping clients manage symptoms and develop long-term coping skills.
Then you hold life like a face between your palms... and you say, yes, I will take you, I will love you, again. When I first heard these words in a poem by Ellen Bass, I immediately connected them to the healing that can occur in therapy. Symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety can dull our human experience. Whether you or your preteen/adolescent child are hoping to process trauma, or looking for strategies to cope with uncomfortable emotions, there are pathways through that lead to a more vibrant life.
Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37934
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
Tamra Snook LCSW Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
I specialize in assisting those seeking to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles.
Do you desire a rich, full life but find that life's difficulties, personal emotional issues and unresolved past or present conflicts get in the way? There is hope! Everyone has the capacity for healing and to make the changes they desire. Inherent in each person is the ability to 'live life better' and understanding 'what makes you tick' is key. My desire is to work hand in hand with you...whether it requires working through the past, being mindful of the present or preparing for the future so that you can process and develop the life you desire.
I'm really glad you're here. Finding places where we feel truly seen and heard can be challenging, especially when dealing with profound grief, managing anxiety or depression, or carrying the weight of past traumas. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you on this journey of discovery and healing. With extensive experience caring for people from all walks of life, I approach each person's challenges with deep empathy and respect. Together, we'll create a safe and nurturing space where you can find comfort and understanding, along with the tools to move forward with confidence and strength.
I'm really glad you're here. Finding places where we feel truly seen and heard can be challenging, especially when dealing with profound grief, managing anxiety or depression, or carrying the weight of past traumas. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you on this journey of discovery and healing. With extensive experience caring for people from all walks of life, I approach each person's challenges with deep empathy and respect. Together, we'll create a safe and nurturing space where you can find comfort and understanding, along with the tools to move forward with confidence and strength.
James Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with clients and families of any makeup and any age. I primarily work with adolescents and adults as well as parents. Mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma are a few of the presenting problems that I have experience helping people with.
I have experience working with clients and families of any makeup and any age. I primarily work with adolescents and adults as well as parents. Mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, and trauma are a few of the presenting problems that I have experience helping people with.
Megan Hemmann, LCSW, offers compassionate support and effective solutions to individuals facing a variety of challenges at LifeStance Health in Tennessee. With over a decade of experience, Megan specializes in addressing childhood behavioral issues, adolescent concerns, and trauma recovery. Her approach is rooted in a clientcentered, strengthbased methodology, empowering patients to achieve their personal goals. Megan is deeply passionate about guiding clients through depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and transitions, utilizing therapies tailored to each individual's needs.
Megan Hemmann, LCSW, offers compassionate support and effective solutions to individuals facing a variety of challenges at LifeStance Health in Tennessee. With over a decade of experience, Megan specializes in addressing childhood behavioral issues, adolescent concerns, and trauma recovery. Her approach is rooted in a clientcentered, strengthbased methodology, empowering patients to achieve their personal goals. Megan is deeply passionate about guiding clients through depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and transitions, utilizing therapies tailored to each individual's needs.
Dawn Fortich, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37922
The process of initiating therapy can be scary. Trusting someone you don't know isn't always easy. The truth is that life is difficult. We have all experienced sadness, loss, fear, and loneliness. Therapy can help find clarity and strength. My experience is as diverse as those I serve such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital counseling, and PTSD. I enjoy my work and feel blessed to be a tool for God to help those who are hurting or in need of understanding. My greatest reward comes from empowering people with the confidence and tools to make a positive change.
The process of initiating therapy can be scary. Trusting someone you don't know isn't always easy. The truth is that life is difficult. We have all experienced sadness, loss, fear, and loneliness. Therapy can help find clarity and strength. My experience is as diverse as those I serve such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, marital counseling, and PTSD. I enjoy my work and feel blessed to be a tool for God to help those who are hurting or in need of understanding. My greatest reward comes from empowering people with the confidence and tools to make a positive change.
My special areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or wonder where you “fit in?” Do you struggle getting out of bed, have trouble falling sleep, or find yourself crying or “blowing up” more often? You may be feeling isolated from your friends and family, or have a difficult time reaching out to your social supports. Maybe you are often feeling emotionally exhausted and mentally drained by routines that you used to accomplish with ease. Are you struggling to adapt to the increasingly chaotic world around you, or are you feeling a sense of loss for the life you had?
My special areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or wonder where you “fit in?” Do you struggle getting out of bed, have trouble falling sleep, or find yourself crying or “blowing up” more often? You may be feeling isolated from your friends and family, or have a difficult time reaching out to your social supports. Maybe you are often feeling emotionally exhausted and mentally drained by routines that you used to accomplish with ease. Are you struggling to adapt to the increasingly chaotic world around you, or are you feeling a sense of loss for the life you had?
Elizabeth Steinmann Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farragut, TN 37934
We all walk through difficult times in our lives and need the support of someone to help us through. I walk alongside others and help them on their journey to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, grief. I have a heart for helping those who have experienced unimaginable trauma locally and abroad.
We all walk through difficult times in our lives and need the support of someone to help us through. I walk alongside others and help them on their journey to heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, grief. I have a heart for helping those who have experienced unimaginable trauma locally and abroad.
Over the years Anne has worked with a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, personality challenges, crisis prevention, anger management, and relationship challenges.
For over 17 years Anne has had the privilege of providing therapy/coaching services to children, adolescents, and adults who have been negatively impacted by varying life circumstances. Anne is passionate about helping clients understand that a diagnosis does not define who they are, but only identifies the patterns they are struggling with. Anne believes "everyone has a story in which each chapter can create different needs and challenges". She adds, "Therapy/Coaching provides a safe and confidential space to process and learn new coping strategies or to challenge the way we look at those challenges and needs".
Over the years Anne has worked with a multitude of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, personality challenges, crisis prevention, anger management, and relationship challenges.
For over 17 years Anne has had the privilege of providing therapy/coaching services to children, adolescents, and adults who have been negatively impacted by varying life circumstances. Anne is passionate about helping clients understand that a diagnosis does not define who they are, but only identifies the patterns they are struggling with. Anne believes "everyone has a story in which each chapter can create different needs and challenges". She adds, "Therapy/Coaching provides a safe and confidential space to process and learn new coping strategies or to challenge the way we look at those challenges and needs".
Lyons View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Concord Farragut, TN 37932
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Justin R Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
Justin Hall is a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation and over a decade of experience in the helping professions. He is a Knoxville native, and he obtained his Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Justin has been a successful psychotherapist in outpatient, hospital, residential and crisis settings; providing services to individuals and couples. He is experienced with and is absolutely driven in helping his clients address depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Justin writes letters for emotional support animals.
Justin Hall is a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation and over a decade of experience in the helping professions. He is a Knoxville native, and he obtained his Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Justin has been a successful psychotherapist in outpatient, hospital, residential and crisis settings; providing services to individuals and couples. He is experienced with and is absolutely driven in helping his clients address depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Justin writes letters for emotional support animals.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.