Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Johnson City, Tennessee TN
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Highly Sensitive Person
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be particularly beneficial for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) by helping them manage overwhelming emotions and sensory experiences. Through deep relaxation and guided visualization, hypnotherapists can assist HSPs in developing coping strategies for stressful situations and reducing anxiety. This therapeutic approach empowers individuals to reframe negative thought patterns, enhance emotional resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of self-acceptance, making daily life more manageable for those who feel acutely affected by their environment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Johnson City, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
If you feel everything deeply, you’re not “too much” — you’re wired differently. I help highly sensitive people navigate overwhelm, protect their energy, and turn sensitivity into a strength.
17 Years Experience
Online in Johnson City, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Navigating a High-Definition World
From Sensory Overwhelm to Strategic Depth
About 20% of the population is born with a nervous system that processes information more deeply than others. While the world often labels this as being "too sensitive," in my practice, we recognize this as Sensory Processing Sensitivity—a trait that brings incredible empathy, creativity, and intuition, but also a higher risk for burnout and overwhelm.
The Challenges of the "Deep Processor"
Living as an HSP in a neurotypical, fast-paced society can feel like your "volume" is permanently turned up. We work together to navigate:
Emotional Overwhelm: Learning to distinguish between your own emotions and the "emotional residue" you pick up from others in the room.
Sensory Meltdowns & Shut Downs: Identifying the environmental triggers—loud noises, bright lights, or chaotic social systems—that lead to systemic exhaustion.
Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing the deep, often painful way that HSPs process social cues and perceived criticism.
The HSP Professional: Healers, Pastors, and Creatives
I have a "special love" for working with highly sensitive healers. Your sensitivity is likely what makes you an incredible therapist, pastor, or leader, but it is also what makes you susceptible to secondary trauma. We use a Systems Theory approach to:
Architect Your Environment: Creating "sensory-safe" professional and personal spaces that allow your nervous system to rest.
Attachment & Boundaries: Moving away from the "people-pleasing" often used as a safety strategy, toward a grounded, authentic way of relating to others.
EMDR for Overstimulation: Using EMDR to process past moments of "sensory trauma" or times when you were shamed for your sensitivity.
Honoring Your High-Definition Lens
With over 20 years of experience, I am here to help you stop apologizing for your depth and start honoring it. You don't need to "toughen up"; you need to develop the strategies that allow your sensitive system to flourish.
Your sensitivity is not a flaw in the system—it is a different, more intricate way of being human.
21 Years Experience
Online in Johnson City, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person
Maryville Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHSp
Individuals who are highly sensitive possess a remarkable capacity for perception; however, this trait can be easily overwhelmed if not properly managed or utilized. Our objective is to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and in acquiring the necessary tools for effective management of this sensitivity.
2 Years Experience
Online in Johnson City, TN Tennessee
Highly Sensitive Person
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I enjoy working with people who are highly sensitive, including those who are introverted and/or neurodiverse.
18 Years Experience
Online in Johnson City, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Johnson City, Tennessee Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Johnson City, Tennessee average 19 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (48%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
24%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Men |