Individual Therapy in Knoxville, TN: Support Tailored to You
One-on-one individual therapy in Knoxville, TN. I offer personalized support at Elevated Counseling to help you grow, heal, and move forward.
Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or painful at times. You might be facing anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, relationship challenges, or simply feeling “stuck” in patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy is a place to explore what you’re experiencing in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment—at your own pace.
I offer individual therapy for adults seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and practical tools to create meaningful change. Whether you’re going through a difficult season or doing long-term self-exploration, therapy can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to who you really are.
What Can Therapy Help With?
People come to therapy for many reasons. Some feel overwhelmed by daily life; others are navigating major transitions or healing from past experiences. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit.
Therapy can help you with:
Anxiety, stress, or panic
Low self-worth or perfectionism
Depression or loss of motivation
Trauma and past painful experiences
Life transitions, grief, or uncertainty
Relationship issues and boundary setting
Burnout, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion
People-pleasing and difficulty saying no
Exploring identity, purpose, and meaning
I provide individual therapy in Knoxville, TN tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, emotional resilience, and a greater sense of self-compassion.
How Therapy Works
Individual therapy is a collaborative process. I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals—whether you want to build coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, process past pain, or deepen your understanding of yourself.
I draw from several evidence-based approaches to support your growth, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that influence your emotions and behaviors. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected—and by changing one, we can impact the others.
In CBT, we’ll work to:
Notice and challenge negative self-talk
Break the cycle of worry and rumination
Learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood
Develop healthier, more balanced ways of thinking
CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and effective for a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to perfectionism and self-criticism.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you create a rich, meaningful life—even in the presence of difficult emotions. Instead of trying to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, ACT teaches you how to make space for them while staying connected to your values.
With ACT, you’ll learn to:
Stop fighting your inner experiences and start accepting them with openness
Practice cognitive defusion—gaining distance from unhelpful thoughts
Identify your core values and commit to action that aligns with them
Increase psychological flexibility and resilience
ACT is especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, avoiding discomfort, or disconnected from your sense of purpose.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness involves turning toward your present-moment experience with awareness and acceptance—without judgment. It helps calm the nervous system, increase self-awareness, and reduce the reactivity that often drives anxiety or emotional overwhelm.
In therapy, mindfulness might include:
Guided grounding or breathing practices
Techniques to manage intrusive thoughts or panic
Learning to sit with difficult emotions rather than avoid them
Building greater presence and emotional regulation
Mindfulness can be woven into other therapy modalities or used as a standalone approach to cultivate calm and clarity.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
If you tend to be hard on yourself, CFT offers a powerful path to healing. Many people carry shame or self-criticism that blocks their ability to feel safe, worthy, or connected. CFT helps you relate to yourself with kindness, understanding, and courage.
With CFT, we focus on:
Reducing harsh inner criticism
Developing a compassionate internal voice
Understanding the impact of shame and early attachment wounds
Building a sense of emotional safety and self-trust
CFT is particularly supportive for those struggling with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and low self-worth.
What to Expect
Starting therapy can bring up all sorts of emotions—nervousness, uncertainty, or even relief at having someone to talk to. We’ll begin by getting to know each other and building trust while I learn about your goals and what’s been challenging for you.
As we work together, I’ll be here to guide you through exploring different parts of your life. We’ll take things at your pace, especially when it comes to tough topics, and I’ll always be honest and supportive. If strong emotions come up, we’ll work through them together.
We’ll regularly check in on your progress and update your goals as needed. You’ll also have the flexibility to attend sessions from wherever you feel most comfortable—whether it’s my office, virtually at your home, or another place that feels right for you.
Sessions are typically 53 minutes and can be held weekly or biweekly, depending on your needs. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate your schedule and comfort.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re ready to begin therapy—or even just considering it—I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You don’t need to have all the answers or know exactly what to say. You just have to start.
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