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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 387 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.
“My goal for the first session is to provide my clients with a free and non-judgmental space for them to begin sharing the emotional and mental health challenges that they have been experiencing.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've spent years working with veterans and the military, and I've helped many hundreds of clients navigate stressors, from the unimaginable to the ordinary.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am here to come alongside and guide. From the first call to the last session, there will be nothing hidden.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 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 believe counseling works best when people feel respected, understood, and able to bring their whole selves into the room.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions who want relief that feels steady, supportive, and practical.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
As a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe your mental health is priority to a peaceful life. I have 5 years of experience since graduating at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. While I have the most experience in substance abuse counseling, I am also well versed with depression, anxiety and more.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Great to meet you! If you are struggling with daily tasks, having difficulty sleeping, or feeling anxious or depressed without finding relief, I would be glad to work with you.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Counseling is more than a career for me. It is my call to sit with people in difficult places and help to restore the beauty in life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and utilize evidenced-based interventions in my practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My experience has been with adolescents and young and emerging adults in psychiatric care, child-welfare, eating disorder treatment, and the prison system.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. My background includes providing counseling in various settings, such as schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“In sessions, I'm pretty relaxed and easygoing—think 'human being having a conversation,' not 'clipboard robot.'”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I want you to leave our sessions feeling supported, equipped with practical tools, and confident in your ability to face life’s challenges.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that every individual has inherent strengths that can be powerful catalysts for positive change...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a humanistic, solution-focused approach that emphasizes empathy, client strengths, and practical steps toward meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe the best psychiatric care begins with listening. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and involved in every treatment decision.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and insight-oriented work with curiosity, humor, and creativity to help clients better understand themselves and create meaningful change.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in uncovering positives within life's difficulties and helping clients reframe unhelpful perceptions that may be preventing them from living fully.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
With over 20 years if experience, I provide counseling to adolescents, adults and senior adults. People from all faiths, cultures and world views are welcome in my practice. Clients come to my office seeking a safe place to process things that may have resulted in feelings of anxiety, depression, stress or relationship difficulties. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma. Counseling is provided from a Biblical worldview and I will pray with clients upon request.
A Master's Degree in Counseling was earned in 2007 from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. Additionally I hold certifications in grief counseling and Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT). Work with couples and families is informed by doctoral level study and Gottman training to help improve communication in relationships. I have been married for 50 years, am the mother of two adult children and grand mother of seven.
My office provides a handicapped accessible space to process concerns in a home-like atmosphere. Counseling services are available in person and via telehealth.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I bring 27 years of experience in the medical field and a deep commitment to supporting mental health and healing.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My role is to gently guide and support you through the stages of change at a pace that feels right for you.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am very solution focused, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humor and direct communication to assist in teaching clients how to better manage their issues and become the best versions of themselves.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With 18 years in behavioral health, I help adults manage anxiety, recover from substance use, and navigate major life transitions with practical, real-world strategies.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to counseling is that it's a learning process where respect and trust are built to develop a partnership between the therapist and client.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“You are a person with a story, not a clinical project. I come to you from the perspective that you have immense value and purpose and that you are made for relational connection.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My journey from NYPD officer to holistic therapist fuels my passion for helping adults reclaim their inner power.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am a casual therapist that offers supportive service with the goal to improve the quality of lives.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, practical, and flexible. I want therapy to meet you where you are while also helping you make real progress.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, I am here to provide insight and awareness to most mental health issues and concerns with cultural competency...”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe in helping clients feel better and offer hope immediately.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of compassionate curiosity, and I create a safe, affirming space where we can explore your experiences, patterns, and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I specialize in medication management paired with supportive therapy to create a holistic treatment approach tailored to each patient.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in taking a collaborative approach to assisting clients to reach their goals, and my style of therapy is warm, accepting, and honest.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 20 years of nursing and nursing education experience. I offer both therapy and medication management so you can get the support you need in one place if that feels right for you.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hi, great to meet you! With 30 years of experience, I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from past wounds, and rediscover a sense of joy and purpose. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can feel empowered to thrive.
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am an active, engaged therapist who believes that therapy works best as a collaborative back-and-forth conversation.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as teamwork between you and me. We are going to focus on the issues/topics you are grappling with and need to process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 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
380+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 97%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 73%Ascension Health Plan
- 56%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 1%Dutch
- 1%French
- 1%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 84%Online only
- 16%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 71%Woman
- 29%Man
License types
- 39%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 2%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 44%Family therapy
- 35%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
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