Grief Therapists in Knoxville, TN

Do you feel: sad, angry, afraid, lonely, powerless, stuck, or numb? Emotions are messages from the deep Self that something needs your attention. It may be a relationship, a past trauma, a lack of living your true purpose, or simply increasing threats to your personal health or well being, as well as that of our planet. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space in which we can explore the particular areas in your life that are asking for your attention. This process can lead to new insights and perspectives as to what changes might be helpful for you.

Welcome to my site and I look forward to partnering with you in the development and implementation of your unique goals in our counseling relationship. Having many years experience in private practice, institutional supervision and serving as a university professor in counselor education, my approaches are best described as eclectic, based on the needs of the client. As a relationship focused provider I am Gottman trained and welcome all those in relationships to a safe and open setting.

I began my career working in inpatient substance abuse facilities attached to hospitals. I am well-versed in groups for addiction and prefer individual counseling for issues in later recovery or dual diagnosis. I see adults and motivated adolescents in my practice. Both men and women are welcome as are couples and families. Other specialty areas are sexual abuse and mood disorders.

Hello! I’m Laura. Being human is so complicated, isn't it? Such an intensely personal and sometimes isolating experience, and often so very messy. And just when you think you've figured it out - the universe laughs. Every human needs a little help sometimes (even if we hate admitting it). As a therapist, I am privileged to sit with you in the eye of whatever storm you're navigating and helping you get through it stronger.

When we know something needs to change, it can feel overwhelming. Where do we even start? Some problems can feel so daunting that no matter how much we want to change without the right tools it may feel hopeless. My therapeutic practice, which has been informed by my neuropsychological work, focuses on adults and older adults mitigating life transitions. This therapeutic collaboration may focus on various medical and behavioral health conditions, or a change that has impacted your life in a significant way.

Please note, you will receive a faster response if you utilize email! I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients who want to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. When entering into a relationship with a therapist, it is important to bring an attitude of change and we will build trust as we go. I see the therapeutic process as a partnership. My therapeutic approach comes from a love of education and I hope to teach my clients skills they can use to navigate life. I use workbooks and homework to help my clients fully engage in the changes they want to see in themselves.

Patricia "Trisha" Tatum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience. She quickly learned that she was interested in helping people overcome anxiety and depression and started her work as a therapist working mostly with adolescents and adults. Trisha has a passion for helping her clients through life transitions and overcoming barriers to obtaining their goals. Trisha specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

I will help you through healing, improving, achieving goals, and finding purpose in life. I'm here to assist you in developing skills that will improve your ability to be mindful, regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and be effective in your relationships. Learning these skills builds confidence, and assurance of self, and opens alternatives to getting out of the immediate stuck patterns. As your therapist, I help you to learn and practice these skills. To help ignite motivation, we will use music, art, poetry, and writing.

Hilary is a licensed clinical social worker with over 16 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and families with a variety of behavioral health concerns, in a wide range of settings, and using multiple evidence-based models of treatment. Her work historically focused on children, adolescents, and families, and this background informs her understanding of and empathy for adults seeking therapy now. Hilary especially loves working with women and couples experiencing infertility, issues that might impact pregnancy, and postpartum disorders.

Kristen Jalovecky, LCSW Kristen Jalovecky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2018. Kristen has experience working directly with clients in many different settings including outpatient private practice, home-based psychotherapy, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and hospice/palliative care. Also, she was blessed with the opportunity to work with an equine-assisted psychotherapy organization called Traverse, inc. which is an amazing program helping children and families who have experienced trauma.

Ebony is dedicated and empathetic with 10+ years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults develop their full potential and cope with life challenges. She possesses an outgoing personality with exceptional rapport-building skills and proven abilities to provide quality therapeutic services to various populations.

Does childhood trauma or past traumatic experiences continue to cause you pain and disruption? Do you need help working through experiences of betrayal? Are you finding it hard to connect with others on an intimate level? Do you find yourself struggling with people pleasing and setting boundaries? If you answered yes to any of these questions it is my desire to come along side of you in order to help you navigate your healing and recovery journey. I know for some it is hard to connect through video that is why I work to create a space for you to feel safe, heard, and challenged in order to get to the place you desire to be.

I like to think of the world of therapy, counseling, etc. through the eyes of a child. My grandchildren specifically. When trying to answer the question; “what is it that you do at work Granddad?” After explaining the process a bit one of them chimed in and simply said: “Oh! You help people that need help!” That is the essence of what I hope to do.

Life throws curve balls that often knock us down, but painful and difficult experiences do not have to define you. Instead, these experiences can be a starting point to creating a more authentic, connected version of yourself. Offering a space where my clients feel seen, heard, and valued is a tremendous honor and one of my greatest passions as a clinician. With the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics as a guide, my sessions utilize a variety of evidence-based models that are customized to meet the needs and goals of the adults, children, couples, families, and adolescents I serve.

Are you having difficulty managing the stress in your life due to the relationships or friendships that you have? Do you struggle to stand up for yourself when you are interacting with people who don't support you? You do not have to face these challenges alone. Together we can work to find your inner strength so you can feel empowered to take control of your life and have the confidence to stand up for yourself and finally feel heard.

Hi! I'm Jessie, and I am an outpatient therapist here in Knoxville. I have been working as a therapist since 2008, and use different treatment modalities and approaches to help my clients in the best way possible. I'm excited for us to work together to come up with the best treatment plan to help you achieve your personal goals!

Accepting new clients. Email is the best way to reach me. Thank you for stopping by my page! As someone who has been on both sides of the therapy couch, I understand how scary it can be to open up to a stranger about your life situation. It is for this reason that I am here to help. I believe in therapy, and the changes that are possible with the right provider.

Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is pivotal to a beneficial and meaningful experience in therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change and the strongest predictor of treatment success. My international education encouraged me to adopt a flexible, curious, and inclusive perspective on the factors that contribute to one's identity and difficulties (e.g., religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to support clients' introspective journeys, exploration of identities, and understanding of the self, others, and the world.

Many individuals are confronted at certain times in their life with a set of challenges and difficulties that seem insurmountable or overwhelming. Others are seeking guidance or insight in how to rediscover a sense of direction or purpose in their lives. Seeking out help is an act of courage and self-validation. Stop putting it off.