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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Knoxville, TN
Find OCD support in Knoxville with therapists trained in exposure therapy, response prevention, and cognitive therapy. Headway connects you with 385 licensed providers who specialize in treating intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessions through evidence-based approaches.
“I deeply committed to helping people reconnect—with themselves, their relationships, and their sense of purpose.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
3-5 fluffy sentences here aren't going to give you enough to make a good choice in something as important as selecting your therapist. I recommend you reach out to me and let's chat for 10 minutes before you decide. I am located in Clarksville and work with clients in their own homes or via telehealth in the state of TN.
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“At times, art, nature, movement, and play therapies may be incorporated in addition to traditional individual talk therapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe that each person has unique strengths and the ability to heal, grow, and live the life they desire.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My style is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I show up as my real self, and I invite you to do the same.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a person-centered approach to my therapy, meaning assisting you as a partner in identifying and exploring what you want according to your likes, dislikes, and needs in therapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Infertility
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy should be both compassionate and practical. My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you develop lasting skills that allow you to live the life you want—even when anxiety or uncertainty is...”
OCD
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My approach is non-judgmental, direct, and deeply compassionate. Whether you're navigating the weight of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complexities of grief and trauma, I meet you exactly where you are.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I prioritize client-centered care and will tailor a treatment plan based on your strengths, ensuring we progress at a pace that suits you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My goal is therapy that feels natural, not formal. We'll dive into your concerns, tailor approaches, set clear goals, and target key behaviors.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe healing happens in safe relationships — relationships where people feel seen, heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Many people come to therapy because something in their relationships isn’t working—conflict that keeps repeating, difficulty feeling close, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Beneath these patterns, there is often something deeper: old wounds, protective strategies, and unmet longings that continue to shape how we show up in the present.
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheena Rymer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), received a Master's Degree in Social Work from Valdosta State University in May 2014 and a clinical license in Social Work in September 2019. During that time, she interned and worked at Miller Counseling Services, Pruitt Nursing Home, Mountain Education Charter School, and Fannin County School System. She facilitated groups; provided care consultations and coordinated services for clients both admitted and discharged from the nursing home; and provided individual counseling services. Moreover, Sheena has over five years experience in crisis intervention. Sheena is an active member of School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA), Fannin Children's Fund (FCF), and Social Workers Action Group (SWAG).
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to care is grounded in holistic, person-centered principles, with a strong emphasis on medication management and individualized treatment planning.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a multiply neurodivergent therapist and published researcher who is passionate about helping all clients, including those with neurodivergent conditions (diagnosed or self-identified), achieve personal growth.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management, but I also believe good mental health care requires actually listening to you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is active and straightforward, I don't just listen, I help guide the conversation so we can stay focused on what matters most.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Elizabeth believes that wholeheartedness occurs when one comes to understand their intrinsic worth and their capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is that every client, regardless of their diagnosis or their current and prior challenges is capable of happiness.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about helping people transform painful experiences into opportunities for meaningful personal and relational growth.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide an open, non-judgmental, compassionate, and warm environment. I want each and every patient to know their concerns are being addressed.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I especially love working with women and couples experiencing infertility, issues that might impact pregnancy, and postpartum disorders.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you better understand your experiences while offering guidance, perspective, and tools along the way.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My role as a therapist is to help facilitate the behavioral and thought change that will ultimately lead clients to achieving their goals...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“More than anything, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can slow down, make sense of things, and start to feel a bit steadier in yourself.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I believe in getting you to better as quickly as possible and in making therapy as wonderful an experience as possible.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Warm, authentic, but direct. I have listed some of the theories I use to guide my clinical approach.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I have over 27 years of experience in nursing and mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout.
I have a particular passion for working with caregivers, high-achieving professionals, and women who carry the emotional weight of others. My care blends evidence-based psychiatric treatment with holistic approaches to help clients achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy with me is a space to slow down, make sense of what you're carrying, and begin to feel more steady and grounded in your day-to-day life.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring 27 years of experience in the medical field and a deep commitment to supporting mental health and healing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that clients should take away from therapy the tools needed to succeed outside of the therapy room.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm a Certified Women's Mental Health Specialist, and a meaningful focus of my work is supporting women as they navigate the unique emotional, relational, and societal pressures they often face.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques, blending person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is to offer compassionate, evidence-based treatment that helps patients achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their overall health and quality of life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“The therapeutic relationship is important to me and I work hard to create a warm and inviting environment that allows you to feel comfortable and open.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and structured. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership where we work together toward meaningful and measurable change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with OCD in Knoxville, TN
Number of therapists serving Knoxville, TN
377+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%OCD
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 87%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Ascension
- 50%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 76%Online only
- 24%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
License types
- 34%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
- 26%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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