EMDR Therapists in Knox County, TN
All Ages Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37917
Waitlist for new clients
Though CCPT is my specialty, when working with adolescents and adults I focus on applying Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Gestalt approaches, as well as EMDR.
I have been working in the mental health field for several decades in a variety of positions and areas around the United States. While children are my passion, I work with all ages of clients to collaboratively identify what might be interfering with becoming the best version of themselves. With that in mind, I put forth all of my energy to partner with my clients in finding what works best for them in order to provide relief and satisfaction with life in general, as well as an overall sense of happiness.
Though CCPT is my specialty, when working with adolescents and adults I focus on applying Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Gestalt approaches, as well as EMDR.
I have been working in the mental health field for several decades in a variety of positions and areas around the United States. While children are my passion, I work with all ages of clients to collaboratively identify what might be interfering with becoming the best version of themselves. With that in mind, I put forth all of my energy to partner with my clients in finding what works best for them in order to provide relief and satisfaction with life in general, as well as an overall sense of happiness.
I also have extensive training in trauma treatment including trauma specific modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Lifespan Integration.
I am Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the states of New Mexico (LPCC), Pennsylvania (LPC), Colorado (LPC) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP temp). Since 2016, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with mental health issues including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders in adults and teens and work with individuals and families to foster feeling from disordered eating.
I also have extensive training in trauma treatment including trauma specific modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Lifespan Integration.
I am Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the states of New Mexico (LPCC), Pennsylvania (LPC), Colorado (LPC) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP temp). Since 2016, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with mental health issues including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders in adults and teens and work with individuals and families to foster feeling from disordered eating.
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.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With a background in social work for over 10 years, I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of adults and teens struggling with substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and those who identify as trauma survivors.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With a background in social work for over 10 years, I have extensive experience working with diverse populations of adults and teens struggling with substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and those who identify as trauma survivors.
Amy B Trent
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, RN, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919 (Online Only)
I use EMDR and RLT (Relational Life Therapy) to assist people in discovering freedom and joy in life.
Hello and Welcome. Would you like help finding your way to a more peaceful, balanced, and joyful experience in life? I am available to help you. Often the past interferes with the present day by triggering anxiety, fear, panic, sadness, depression, anger, or a sense of numbness. Our sense of well-being falls apart when we experience these feelings on a daily basis. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or that you fall short of your potential in many areas. Relationships can feel tense, dissatisfying, or dysfunctional. I am compassionate and skilled in helping people find relief from the things that keep them from thriving in life.
I use EMDR and RLT (Relational Life Therapy) to assist people in discovering freedom and joy in life.
Hello and Welcome. Would you like help finding your way to a more peaceful, balanced, and joyful experience in life? I am available to help you. Often the past interferes with the present day by triggering anxiety, fear, panic, sadness, depression, anger, or a sense of numbness. Our sense of well-being falls apart when we experience these feelings on a daily basis. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or that you fall short of your potential in many areas. Relationships can feel tense, dissatisfying, or dysfunctional. I am compassionate and skilled in helping people find relief from the things that keep them from thriving in life.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
I am an EMDR II practitioner and often pair this methodology with traditional talk therapy and Master level Reiki.
I am a seasoned therapist who highly values customizing your experience for the most effective path to success. I specialize in treating adults recovering from relationships with personality disordered people (Borderline PD and Narcissistic PD), complex trauma recovery, adults with ADHD and those who seek transformation. I'm a metaphysical teacher and healer, and use my intuitive ability to help assist in energy work as well as therapeutic work.
Caitlyn Oneill Chesney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Hannah Kristian Monarch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
By integrating my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and other techniques, I’m able to facilitate the process of targeting the root cause of my clientele’s symptoms.
I work with a range of clients and issues, but specialize in complex trauma and dissociation. I also do a lot of therapy with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. My biggest strengths as a counselor are my compassion and open-mindedness. I meet clients where they are at, tailoring the work to your preferences and needs, whether you would benefit most from talk therapy, skill building, trauma processing, or a combination of these. This allows for individualized treatment plans and use of creative, validating techniques.
By integrating my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), and other techniques, I’m able to facilitate the process of targeting the root cause of my clientele’s symptoms.
I work with a range of clients and issues, but specialize in complex trauma and dissociation. I also do a lot of therapy with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQIA+ community. My biggest strengths as a counselor are my compassion and open-mindedness. I meet clients where they are at, tailoring the work to your preferences and needs, whether you would benefit most from talk therapy, skill building, trauma processing, or a combination of these. This allows for individualized treatment plans and use of creative, validating techniques.
Hailey Schorsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37909
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, TraumaPlay, SMART, Sandtray, TF-CBT, and other focused modalities to help meet the individualized needs of each client I serve.
Hey, I'm Hailey! I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a trauma-focused lens, with the goal of creating emotional safety. Reaching out can be so difficult, and my hope is to meet each client with validation and collaboration, creating an environment to process trauma effectively. If you or your child need help navigating difficult life circumstances, I hope to create safety, compassion, and fun alongside you on your therapy journey!
I am trained in EMDR, TraumaPlay, SMART, Sandtray, TF-CBT, and other focused modalities to help meet the individualized needs of each client I serve.
Hey, I'm Hailey! I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a trauma-focused lens, with the goal of creating emotional safety. Reaching out can be so difficult, and my hope is to meet each client with validation and collaboration, creating an environment to process trauma effectively. If you or your child need help navigating difficult life circumstances, I hope to create safety, compassion, and fun alongside you on your therapy journey!
Hope Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37923
I am trained in EMDR and Trauma Therapy.
We are accepting new clients! At Hope Counseling, we understand how difficult it is to reach out for help. Our goal is to prove our commitment to you, in your journey to better mental health. We are dedicated and passionate about providing individualized treatment to our clients. Whether it is first onset psychosis or ongoing depression, marital problems or divorce recovery, anxiety or trauma we are here to serve you. We have enjoyed working with clients of different ages and background, that have reached their goals and made lasting improvements. We hope you will be our next successful client! HEALING happens here!
I am trained in EMDR and Trauma Therapy.
We are accepting new clients! At Hope Counseling, we understand how difficult it is to reach out for help. Our goal is to prove our commitment to you, in your journey to better mental health. We are dedicated and passionate about providing individualized treatment to our clients. Whether it is first onset psychosis or ongoing depression, marital problems or divorce recovery, anxiety or trauma we are here to serve you. We have enjoyed working with clients of different ages and background, that have reached their goals and made lasting improvements. We hope you will be our next successful client! HEALING happens here!
I utilize a solution-focused and person-centered approach through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Life can feel like a struggle sometimes. We may have had negative experiences, and may find ourselves stuck in certain patterns or ways of reacting. As a therapist my goals are to explore and validate my clients’ experiences, help them better understand where our patterns come from and help to empower my clients to find new ways to move forward.
I utilize a solution-focused and person-centered approach through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Life can feel like a struggle sometimes. We may have had negative experiences, and may find ourselves stuck in certain patterns or ways of reacting. As a therapist my goals are to explore and validate my clients’ experiences, help them better understand where our patterns come from and help to empower my clients to find new ways to move forward.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37915 (Online Only)
CBT, DBT and EMDR provide you with multiple approaches to form healthy alternative thoughts through the implementation of evidence based interventions.
On too many occasions life has presented you with a difficult set of obstacles. The current crisis jeopardizes your interpersonal relationships, career, and mental stability. As a client struggling with mental distress / trauma it is difficult to trust in a world you view as dishonest, dangerous, and judgmental. As survivors of a global pandemic we have all experience our share of trauma. As your clinician we'll work together to identify evidence based interventions that effectively reduce distress, improve communication and reestablish trust, hope, & intimacy in your interpersonal relationships and yourself. Healing is 1 call away
CBT, DBT and EMDR provide you with multiple approaches to form healthy alternative thoughts through the implementation of evidence based interventions.
On too many occasions life has presented you with a difficult set of obstacles. The current crisis jeopardizes your interpersonal relationships, career, and mental stability. As a client struggling with mental distress / trauma it is difficult to trust in a world you view as dishonest, dangerous, and judgmental. As survivors of a global pandemic we have all experience our share of trauma. As your clinician we'll work together to identify evidence based interventions that effectively reduce distress, improve communication and reestablish trust, hope, & intimacy in your interpersonal relationships and yourself. Healing is 1 call away
Jordan Destiny Pruett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
With a holistic approach to integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR, addressing each area of a person’s life is necessary for a complete lifestyle change.
Looking inward can be scary, which is why it is done as a team of both the client and therapist, working toward your identified goals. Here you learn how to help yourself. Striking consistentcy and balance in life is often difficult when the pattern has been alternating between extremes. This can change. With a background in residential treatment, Jordan has skill working with resistant clientele. She is currently licensed as an LPC-MHSP since August of 2019.
With a holistic approach to integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR, addressing each area of a person’s life is necessary for a complete lifestyle change.
Looking inward can be scary, which is why it is done as a team of both the client and therapist, working toward your identified goals. Here you learn how to help yourself. Striking consistentcy and balance in life is often difficult when the pattern has been alternating between extremes. This can change. With a background in residential treatment, Jordan has skill working with resistant clientele. She is currently licensed as an LPC-MHSP since August of 2019.
Ashley Lynn Bateman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corryton, TN 37721 (Online Only)
I have training in Gottman Methods (couple counseling), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness approaches, many trauma focused treatments, EMDR, and play therapy but the most important is the relationship between the counselor and the client.
Finding a best fit counselor to walk alongside you while you set and achieve your goals is the most important part. My approach is genuine, compassionate, and client centered. We will work together to learn more about you, set your goals, and reach your potential. I believe everyone needs an unbiased, nonjudgmental partner to confide in or to overcome hurdles and assist to move towards a goal. Through my practice, I currently provide telehealth (video) counseling only so clients best served will be ages 10 thru adulthood; however, I am able to provide parenting support and coaching to parents of younger children.
I have training in Gottman Methods (couple counseling), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness approaches, many trauma focused treatments, EMDR, and play therapy but the most important is the relationship between the counselor and the client.
Finding a best fit counselor to walk alongside you while you set and achieve your goals is the most important part. My approach is genuine, compassionate, and client centered. We will work together to learn more about you, set your goals, and reach your potential. I believe everyone needs an unbiased, nonjudgmental partner to confide in or to overcome hurdles and assist to move towards a goal. Through my practice, I currently provide telehealth (video) counseling only so clients best served will be ages 10 thru adulthood; however, I am able to provide parenting support and coaching to parents of younger children.
Somer M Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, T-LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
I am also trained in EMDR.
Seeking therapy services can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. As a therapist, I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life. I believe the foundation of our work is one that is collaborative and begins with honoring your experiences and identities. I enjoy helping individuals through a variety of concerns with a particular passion for working through trauma.
I am also trained in EMDR.
Seeking therapy services can often seem like a scary step, but it is also the first step to no longer holding your problems in isolation. As a therapist, I work to create healing relationships with clients by viewing you as the expert of your life. I believe the foundation of our work is one that is collaborative and begins with honoring your experiences and identities. I enjoy helping individuals through a variety of concerns with a particular passion for working through trauma.
Through EMDR, you can overcome the effects of past trauma and stuck beliefs, including religious trauma.
Imagine feeling whole and integrated in your emotions, relationships, and faith. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or struggle to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences, trauma, or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change or relationship issue, such as a difficult marriage, motherhood, or divorce, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, I am here to help.
Through EMDR, you can overcome the effects of past trauma and stuck beliefs, including religious trauma.
Imagine feeling whole and integrated in your emotions, relationships, and faith. You might be dealing with problems in your relationships with your spouse, family, or friends. You may say “I don’t deal well with emotions” or struggle to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you feel stuck from past experiences, trauma, or negative beliefs you just can't move past. After a recent life change or relationship issue, such as a difficult marriage, motherhood, or divorce, you may feel like you don’t know who you are any more. Let's find YOU again. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, I am here to help.
Jordan Teige-Evans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37932
I have over ten years of experience and have expertise in PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, dissociation, attachment issues and boundary setting. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the problems you are experiencing while assisting you with building a strong set of skills to be able to cope adaptively and heal. My specialty is trauma work and incorporating the use of EMDR as well as somatic approaches. I see clients both in person (TN) and virtually (IL, FL, SC).
I have over ten years of experience and have expertise in PTSD, CPTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, dissociation, attachment issues and boundary setting. I will help you gain a better understanding of yourself and the problems you are experiencing while assisting you with building a strong set of skills to be able to cope adaptively and heal. My specialty is trauma work and incorporating the use of EMDR as well as somatic approaches. I see clients both in person (TN) and virtually (IL, FL, SC).
Lynn Milora Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
I specialize in EMDR, a comprehensive, effective and highly researched therapy.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
I specialize in EMDR, a comprehensive, effective and highly researched therapy.
Life can be stressful, and even oftentimes overwhelming. Stressors and trauma can impact our lives in many ways, negatively contributing to our physical and emotional health. I believe the mind has the innate capacity to heal. Therapy can provide the key to unlocking our own power to make positive changes, improving how we respond to life's challenges. The process of change and emotional growth is one that starts with the initial step of reaching out. Therapy can provide a safe, confidential, judgement free environment to explore how to manage stress and live life fully.
Stacy Gruhn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919
I have been trained in trauma-focused CBT and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) in the State of Tennessee, and am a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). I have worked with clients of all ages in a variety of settings and currently see clients ages 8 and up. My approach to counseling is client-centered and is tailored to the needs of each individual client, drawing on my knowledge and training in different modalities, including play therapy, art therapy, CBT, ACT and EMDR. When I am not working, I enjoy a rare quiet night at home with my family, but I spend most of my time these days driving one of my kids to their many events.
I have been trained in trauma-focused CBT and EMDR.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) in the State of Tennessee, and am a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). I have worked with clients of all ages in a variety of settings and currently see clients ages 8 and up. My approach to counseling is client-centered and is tailored to the needs of each individual client, drawing on my knowledge and training in different modalities, including play therapy, art therapy, CBT, ACT and EMDR. When I am not working, I enjoy a rare quiet night at home with my family, but I spend most of my time these days driving one of my kids to their many events.
Jenni loves working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She sees clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational-stress, and other mental health issues. Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma. She is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Brainspotting, which she uses to help clients process through trauma. She has a certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She also has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Jenni loves working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She sees clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relational-stress, and other mental health issues. Jenni has extensive experience working with clients affected by emotional trauma. She is trained in EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and Brainspotting, which she uses to help clients process through trauma. She has a certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. She also has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
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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.