Trauma Focused Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Julius Melvin Jefferies
Licensed Professional Counselor, ASDCS, ELD, C-GC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Julius M. Jefferies is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist serving the Knox County area of Tennessee with specialties in a wide range of individual, couple, and group therapy interventions. His clinical experience in the last 25 years has focused on holistic, solution-focused therapy for both adolescents and adults who are living with autism, crisis, psychological disorder, trauma, and grief. Julius earned a Masters of Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University followed by specialty certifications in Grief Counseling, Autism Disorder Specialist intervention, and as an End of Life Doula.
Julius M. Jefferies is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist serving the Knox County area of Tennessee with specialties in a wide range of individual, couple, and group therapy interventions. His clinical experience in the last 25 years has focused on holistic, solution-focused therapy for both adolescents and adults who are living with autism, crisis, psychological disorder, trauma, and grief. Julius earned a Masters of Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University followed by specialty certifications in Grief Counseling, Autism Disorder Specialist intervention, and as an End of Life Doula.
If you find yourself encountering emotional problems, engaging in addictive behaviors, or experiencing relational problems, I am here to help! Below is a checklist of specific issues you may have which I am qualified to work with and have significant training & experience in working with. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate who works with those struggling with problematic sexual behavior and pornography, but I am well suited to work with people on many other issues as well. You can visit my website and click on the client portal link to schedule an appointment today!
If you find yourself encountering emotional problems, engaging in addictive behaviors, or experiencing relational problems, I am here to help! Below is a checklist of specific issues you may have which I am qualified to work with and have significant training & experience in working with. I am also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate who works with those struggling with problematic sexual behavior and pornography, but I am well suited to work with people on many other issues as well. You can visit my website and click on the client portal link to schedule an appointment today!
Whitney Petree
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(T), MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37919
If you are looking for a provider who focuses on the overall wellbeing of your mind and body and values equality and treatment that is above reproach, I would be happy for you to be my client. Finding a space to feel heard can feel daunting. The body and mind experience varying levels of trauma, and there is no “cookie cutter” approach to healing.
If you are looking for a provider who focuses on the overall wellbeing of your mind and body and values equality and treatment that is above reproach, I would be happy for you to be my client. Finding a space to feel heard can feel daunting. The body and mind experience varying levels of trauma, and there is no “cookie cutter” approach to healing.
Megan Hayes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feeling like it will never end? Are you feeling so weighed down by trauma and pain that you are unable to enjoy your daily life? Are you struggling in your relationship and looking for answers? Maybe you’re tired of looking around and seeing others happy and wondering what is wrong with you. Maybe you have a neurodivergent brain, and have no idea how to thrive in the adversity that comes along with it. Maybe you are trying to break the cycle of generational trauma, and looking for support.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feeling like it will never end? Are you feeling so weighed down by trauma and pain that you are unable to enjoy your daily life? Are you struggling in your relationship and looking for answers? Maybe you’re tired of looking around and seeing others happy and wondering what is wrong with you. Maybe you have a neurodivergent brain, and have no idea how to thrive in the adversity that comes along with it. Maybe you are trying to break the cycle of generational trauma, and looking for support.
Holly Christianson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
As a therapist with a passion for attachment, child development and family support, I understand the importance of early interventions and nurturing connections within the family. My child-centered, play-based approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of your family. Whether you're experiencing challenges related to behavior, emotional regulation, parent-child interactions or trauma, I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
Anna Trout Perry
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP(t)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37918
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you’re at the end of your rope in your relationships, but you feel lost on how to break generational cycles and unhealthy patterns. Maybe you're seeking support in how to navigate life with neurodiversity in a neurotypical world. Maybe you’ve tried other therapists, but you just didn’t feel like they "got it." You’re looking for someone who speaks your language, a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist on the impact of Religious Trauma on your life. Maybe you're a parent seeking a safe, relatable space for your emerging adult to process their lives and build the tools they need to thrive in today's world.
Maybe you’re at the end of your rope in your relationships, but you feel lost on how to break generational cycles and unhealthy patterns. Maybe you're seeking support in how to navigate life with neurodiversity in a neurotypical world. Maybe you’ve tried other therapists, but you just didn’t feel like they "got it." You’re looking for someone who speaks your language, a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist on the impact of Religious Trauma on your life. Maybe you're a parent seeking a safe, relatable space for your emerging adult to process their lives and build the tools they need to thrive in today's world.
Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. Starting therapy is a significant step in anyone's journey, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming! I am deeply committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
Accepting clients with immediate openings via telehealth. Starting therapy is a significant step in anyone's journey, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming! I am deeply committed to providing a safe and comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with curiosity and openness. My approach integrates an Interpersonal Process framework with key elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This combination allows us to build a solid foundation of skills and trust, essential for effective therapy and meaningful progress.
Lisa M. Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
Are you ready to connect with a counselor who can assist you with what you need? Are you looking to be understood while sorting through life difficulties you or your family are facing? I work with children, families, adults and couples who are working through grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions and conflict.
Ryan K Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37923
I have over 20 years of experience specializing in the complex needs of both children and adults in a variety of settings. I have a passion for helping people learn to help themselves. My training and experience brings a level of confidence and skill that ensures clients will have a safe, secure, non judgmental and caring environment to create opportunities for growth and change. If it's time for you to consider professional support allow me to assist you on your journey and help you "Start Your Tomorrow Today"
I have over 20 years of experience specializing in the complex needs of both children and adults in a variety of settings. I have a passion for helping people learn to help themselves. My training and experience brings a level of confidence and skill that ensures clients will have a safe, secure, non judgmental and caring environment to create opportunities for growth and change. If it's time for you to consider professional support allow me to assist you on your journey and help you "Start Your Tomorrow Today"
Gray Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37919 (Online Only)
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 years of serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. I tend to focus on the whole body and its connections. I understand counseling as growth, much in the same way a tree grows. In counseling we honor our roots, noting where we came from while stretching our branches high and reaching for what we wish to become.
I have experience as a therapist in outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, cancer treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment centers and schools. With 10 years of serving both individuals and family systems, I have addressed a vast array of symptoms related to mental health concerns. I tend to focus on the whole body and its connections. I understand counseling as growth, much in the same way a tree grows. In counseling we honor our roots, noting where we came from while stretching our branches high and reaching for what we wish to become.
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.
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During unexpected challenges in life, you may feel alone and as if no one fully understands your pain. You may even feel stuck and hopeless that things will ever improve or change. The decision to reach out for support is often scary, but an important and courageous step towards healing. Throughout my work hearing each person’s unique story, I have come to believe that meaningful connection and change is possible for everyone.
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Dr. Wes Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37912
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
My work as a counselor focuses on helping individuals use the strengths they already possess to enact positive change within their lives. I firmly believe that as people, we possess the powers within us to solve almost any problem that life throws at us. Sometimes, as the result of things we encounter in life, be it: trauma, messages learned in childhood, patterns of thought that are no longer needed, grief, or other difficult life experiences, we have trouble finding the path to the answers within us. As a counselor, I feel privileged to help people find the paths to the answers they seek.
D. Joel Marquart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
You are feeling disorganized, distracted, or confused about life direction and struggling to anchor to a sense of self or personal values. Maybe you are struggling to acknowledge, feel, and express your emotions, and experience yourself shutting down. Or perhaps you are feeling stuck in negative self-talk, often struggling with perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame.
You are feeling disorganized, distracted, or confused about life direction and struggling to anchor to a sense of self or personal values. Maybe you are struggling to acknowledge, feel, and express your emotions, and experience yourself shutting down. Or perhaps you are feeling stuck in negative self-talk, often struggling with perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame.
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.
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.
Whether you're struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns...I am here to work with you. I know starting therapy can be scary and intimidating and I am here to walk alongside and empower you to live your fullest life and be your highest, healthiest self. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that I utilize to meet the individual needs of my clients and look forward to working with you!
Whether you're struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns...I am here to work with you. I know starting therapy can be scary and intimidating and I am here to walk alongside and empower you to live your fullest life and be your highest, healthiest self. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that I utilize to meet the individual needs of my clients and look forward to working with you!
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one or beloved pet? Do you struggle with feelings of regret, guilt, or isolation? Well-intentioned messages from others may be to “just push through it” or "give it time." However, we are often left feeling alone and uncertain about how we are supposed to resume our relationships, careers and lives. For some, unresolved grief can lead to poor physical health and a lower quality of life. Grief is not a sign that you are unwell or unevolved. It means that you have loved and wanted love to continue. Love and healing beyond the loss is possible.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one or beloved pet? Do you struggle with feelings of regret, guilt, or isolation? Well-intentioned messages from others may be to “just push through it” or "give it time." However, we are often left feeling alone and uncertain about how we are supposed to resume our relationships, careers and lives. For some, unresolved grief can lead to poor physical health and a lower quality of life. Grief is not a sign that you are unwell or unevolved. It means that you have loved and wanted love to continue. Love and healing beyond the loss is possible.
Jess V. Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, grief, and ADHD. I'm LGBTQIA+ and ENM affirming.
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, grief, and ADHD. I'm LGBTQIA+ and ENM affirming.
I enjoy working with individuals ages 14+ who have expressed a desire to better themselves and work hard on their mental health. Together, we will identify areas of difficulty, and discuss treatment solutions that both client and therapist are comfortable with.
I enjoy working with individuals ages 14+ who have expressed a desire to better themselves and work hard on their mental health. Together, we will identify areas of difficulty, and discuss treatment solutions that both client and therapist are comfortable with.
Stacy P Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knoxville, TN 37922 (Online Only)
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
I find it a true honor to have had the opportunity to work for over 30 years with individuals and families in varying levels of distress (inpatient, crisis work, outpatient). I believe that it takes courage to face change and look forward to meeting you and to committing to joining you on your journey. To share my style of compassion and positivity, I take a "glass half full" view of life and pledge to help guide others toward finding their "real truth".
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