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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Knoxville, TN
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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville residents seeking addiction recovery support can connect with 404 providers on Headway who specialize in relapse prevention, cravings management, and dual diagnosis treatment. Sessions are available as soon as tomorrow, with most patients saving 75% on care through insurance.
“You can expect me to be open, transparent, and to challenge you in ways that promote growth and resilience.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
I am currently accepting new clients. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying experiences that still affect how you think, feel, and show up in your relationships. Many of the people I work with—service members, veterans, and adults navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, or life transitions—feel like they have to handle it all alone. You don’t. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s weighing on you and help you feel more grounded, connected, and back in control.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy should feel like a place where you can truly be yourself... just room to breathe, reflect, and be heard.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I believe in fostering a collaborative and non-judgmental environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and aspirations.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, while also being practical and goal-oriented.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi, I’m Ashton, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for those seeking clarity, relief, and a sense of steadiness in their lives.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
My dedication to helping people with life-controlling issues stems from my journey in recovery. I am active in the local 12-step community and regularly sponsor others who are seeking sobriety, as I have been able to break the cycle of generational addiction in my family.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is direct, affirming, and down-to-earth. I will ask honest questions, tell you what I genuinely think, and work with you to build strategies that feel useful outside of therapy — not just during our sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“When you step into therapy with me, you will find a collaborative, deeply respectful, and warm space tailored to your unique lived experience.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you better understand your patterns and develop tools that support growth across different areas of your life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a client-centered approach, adapting strategies to meet each person where they are in their journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“People I work with enjoy having real conversations in our meetings, where they can talk through important issues in their lives in a safe setting where they feel heard.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My desire for my patients is for every individual to feel empowered to take control of their mental health.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in the importance of strong connections and taking a down-to-earth approach to challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I offer a curious, collaborative environment where individuals and families can explore their challenges...”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe individuals are more than their symptoms or struggles. I strive to hold space for their emotional, mental, and sometimes spiritual well-being.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I approach each session with curiosity, care, and an open mind... combining various evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ACT.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I promote healthy changes through self discovery and reflection. I utilize a lot of person centered therapy, coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based therapy integrated with your Christian faith to address patterns in thinking and emotion.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a safe and empowering therapeutic space for clients to be vulnerable enough to acknowledge the often harsh truths they must face but also be courageous enough to change their current circumstances.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused. I believe mental health care works best when it feels like a partnership...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I aim to provide a genuine relationship and a judgement free atmosphere to explore the concerns you are facing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, direct, and goal-oriented — I focus on helping you gain insight, build practical tools, and make meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship-related stress.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm easy going & enjoy a good laugh but I'm professional & conscious of the fact we have work to do.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I believe reaching out for support is a meaningful first step toward creating positive change. As a warm, compassionate, and welcoming counselor, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self and feel empowered throughout the counseling process. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My primary goal is to give friendly but firm nudges to my clientele to aid in their healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I often use humor in therapy and those who've observed my work say that I'm intuitive, goal-oriented, client-centered, caring, and patient.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“In addition to medication management, he has experience with various psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy, group therapy, and motivational interviewing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is rooted in relational therapy, emphasizing the significance of authentic connections and mutual accountability in the healing process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My approach to care is grounded in collaboration and empathy. I believe in building trusting relationships with my clients to better understand their unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My philosophy of care comes from a holistic approach analyzing your unique situation, psychosocial factors, and how current mental health treatment options can help.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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Percy Ford, MC, LPC-MHSP established Lighthouse Correctional Counseling and Mental Health Services in 2012 to provide Individual Psychotherapy, Family Counseling, Group Therapy and Couples Counseling to offenders and their families. Mr. Ford earned a BS in Social Work from Tuskegee University in 1997 and graduated from Argosy University School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences in 2007 with a MA in Professional Counseling.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring over 10 years of experience in mental health, including work in substance use and life-coaching, and I tend to balance deeper insight with practical tools to use in daily life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
My Philosophy On Healing
” I will not rescue you.
For you are not powerless.
I will not fix you.
For you are not broken.
I will not heal you.
For I see you, in your wholeness.
I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light.”
-Sheree Bliss Tilsley.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Knoxville, TN
Number of therapists serving Knoxville, TN
408+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 97%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Ascension
- 52%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 80%Online only
- 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 27%Man
License types
- 37%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 33%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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