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Top therapists in Knoxville, TN accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Knoxville across neighborhoods like Old City, Bearden, and Fort Sanders. Headway connects you with 1,012 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Access talk therapy and medication management covered by insurance, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session.

Jordan Bollinger

Jordan Bollinger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“Working with me feels like having a partner in your mental health journey- someone who listens with empathy, respects your unique experiences, and tailors interventions to fit your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Dessify

Elizabeth Dessify

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I enjoy remaining solution-focused in reaching client goals and providing a safe/comforting environment to explore emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Faith James

Faith James

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred space where your story and experience is meant to be honored and explored.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea McInnis

Andrea McInnis

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


Hi there! My name is Andrea. I graduated school at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2022. I am passionate about working with clients on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions through evidence based practices. I am also trained in EMDR to specifically help those with trauma.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsie Patton

Kelsie Patton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is grounded in presence, body awareness, and the belief that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, each other, nature and the systems we live in.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeigh Billingy

Jeigh Billingy

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“As a trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have over a decade of experience working with trauma, substance use, motivation, members of the LGBTQ and/or BIPOC community, families, athletes, Veterans and first responders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“It is my deep hope that clients leave each session feeling seen, heard, valued, and validated and that they're one step further in the direction they desire their path to go.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angie Galyean

Angie Galyean

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with women who are currently in emotionally abusive, coercive, or controlling relationships...”
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eddie Manley

Dr. Eddie Manley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Clarksville, TN


“Dr Manley is a U.S. Army (Retired) veteran who provided high-quality healthcare to this country's soldiers and their families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sheonna Bartley

Sheonna Bartley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that empathy, respect, and genuine human connection are just as important as clinical expertise.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adina Samberg

Adina Samberg

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strongly believe we are all works in progress. I use an integrative approach, working together with clients to explore the most helpful coping skills and strategies.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Melissa Donahue

Melissa Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe in each person drawing from their life experiences and strengths to move forward to find their best self!”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sara Tinker

Sara Tinker

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I go beyond "Talk Therapy" and get to the underlying issues in the subconscious that are holding you back in life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Starlett Armstrong

Starlett Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, TN


“I employ evidence-based techniques including EMDR, DBT, ARC, and TF-CBT to create a secure environment for exploring emotions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“I start low with medications dosages for my patients because we don't know how they are going to work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wyatt Stephens

Wyatt Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • Powell, TN


“I help create a validating and supportive environment where clients can develop the skills needed to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Elmquist

Ashley Elmquist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“Ashley works with clients looking to find healing by stopping cycles of toxic stress related to trauma or core issues developed in childhood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Vitale

Debra Vitale

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Bailey

Paul Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with clients by identifying irrational thoughts and developing rational thoughts to decrease automatic negative thinking.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kyle Kasner

Kyle Kasner

Therapist

Virtual • Collegedale, TN


“I believe it is important to find balance in your life and it starts with improving self-esteem and good self-care.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shanna Stevens

Shanna Stevens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


I received my master degree from the University of Memphis in May 2009. I immediately started working with a variety of clientele. I have extensive experience with trauma related care, attachment trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse disorders, grief/bereavement and life transitions. I have worked in the community, in schools, worked with clients privately and worked with clients in therapeutic/recovery courts. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults ranging from ages 5-80. I have three certifications in trauma informed care.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Erica Petree

Erica Petree

Therapist

Virtual • Johnson City, TN


“I believe in providing the educational component of therapy, to understand the "why" and link it with the "behavior".”
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping you navigate relationship challenges and improve emotional intelligence by focusing on what you can truly control.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte

Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi! I am Gabriela. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 28 years of experiece serving children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and teens.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Nixon

Chelsea Nixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


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.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Macolly

Nathan Macolly

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My style combines empathy, compassion, coaching, accountability, and passion, with flexibility in meeting the Clients where they are at from a Holistic perspective.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Abbie Phifer

Abbie Phifer

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is warm, collaborative, direct, and often infused with humor—because sometimes, a little lightness can go a long way in the healing process.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Litzow

Emily Litzow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“My primary focus and speciality is working with the perinatal population (before, during, and after pregnancy)...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelly Hart

Kelly Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients should expect to leave session with practical solutions and coping skills to apply to their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brian Edwards

Brian Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I strive to unearth the root of problems that limit you. Maybe it's a traumatic history or poor coping, but let me help you rediscover joy in life and diminish the pain, struggles and negativity.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Hewitt Rogers

Dr. Hewitt Rogers

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Columbia, TN


“My approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques, blending person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shawn Yantis

Shawn Yantis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment for exploring pathways to psychological and emotional healing. Specializing in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I believe everyone is worthy of love and happiness. I encourage people to see themselves through that same lens.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kaylee Belt

Kaylee Belt

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“I specialize in supporting clients living with complex trauma, including attachment wounding, childhood trauma, and developmental trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Folasade Ogunsanya

Folasade Ogunsanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“My ultimate goal as a practitioner is to provide you professional skills in managing my patients' treatment with empathy and compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Bridges

Anna Bridges

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“Therapy with me isn't about quick fixes; it's about creating a space where you can finally slow down, sort through what's really going on, and start feeling like yourself again.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Kristen Kessler

Kristen Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“At the end of each session, I hope that clients have gotten a chance in their day to laugh a little, feel seen by someone who cares, and have confidence that they are one step closer to their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Alison Hedges

Alison Hedges

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe therapy is a sacred process- one that offers you a safe, supportive place to show up fully, explore your experiences, cultivate strategies to help in times of anxiety or stress, heal/untangle old wounds, and reconnect with your true self.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila McCabe

Sheila McCabe

Therapist

Virtual • Madison, TN


“My style in working with clients is collaborative, reflective and empathic, dedicated to helping you to feel truly heard and understood as we navigate these life and relational challenges together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clarissa Bradley Day

Clarissa Bradley Day

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Johnson City, TN


“I offer compassionate support, evidence-based strategies, and expert guidance to empower your growth, healing, and well-being.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andria Howard

Andria Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I actively listen, as well as respond and confront when necessary. I believe if you knew all the answers, then you wouldn't be here.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving Knoxville, TN

Number of therapists serving Knoxville, TN
There are over 999 therapists in Knoxville, TN accepting new patients.
999+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 82%Trauma
  • 80%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 56%BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider
  • 12%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Knoxville, TN

Searching for therapists in Knoxville starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist experience matches that need. Knoxville therapists may support people with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy style, and experience align with what you want to address. Provider profiles can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

In a mid-size city like Knoxville, your best fit may be near neighborhoods such as Bearden, Fort Sanders, Old City, or available by virtual appointment from elsewhere in Tennessee. Some people prefer an office close to home, work, or school, while others choose virtual therapy for more scheduling options. Beyond specialty, compare appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading each bio can give you a clearer sense of communication style, session structure, and what to expect before you book.

Therapy in Knoxville may be more affordable with insurance, and costs can vary based on your provider, location, and coverage. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway makes that process easier by helping you find Knoxville therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, show available appointment times, and offer upfront cost estimates after you enter your insurance details. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you are ready.

If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:

* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.