Black / African American therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee TN
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Serving Black / African American
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
I am licensed in both Minnesota and Tennessee as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Currently I am providing televideo therapy to citizens of both states. I have over 40 years in the human service field. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, families and groups. My specialities are PTSD, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, co-dependency, domestic violence,, chemical abuse and dependency.
37 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Adriel D. Johnson, Jr.
Counselor/Therapist, DBH, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BCC
I became a therapist because I believe that everyone deserves to have a gentle, non-judgemental listening ear while attempting to problem solve some of life's most difficult moments. For me, the therapeutic relationship is a special connection that allows for creativity, exploration, discovery, and empowerment.
14 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Serving Black / African American
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Veronica Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer compassionate but direct support to assist with managing life's challenges. I offer a calming environment and tone to allow my clients the space to feel as safe as possible for them with the goal of creating alternate thoughts/behavior to reach the agreed up
on treatment goal.
15 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Serving Black / African American
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
My practice of MindOverHealing Therapies is dedicated to supporting and helping individuals achieve holistic mind-body-spirit healing so they can break through barriers and be empowered to experience life's possibilities. At this time, I offer online therapy sessions where clients can receive sessions in the comfort of their homes.
3 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee — the state's flagship research university — and serves as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian outdoor recreation culture, giving it a distinctive blend of college-town energy and Appalachian heritage that shapes its therapy community. The city's growing healthcare sector, anchored by UT Medical Center and Covenant Health, provides institutional mental health resources and supplies clinical training to the local community. Knoxville's working-class Appalachian communities carry distinct cultural attitudes toward help-seeking — including strong value on self-reliance and community support — that therapists must navigate with cultural sensitivity. The University of Tennessee's psychology programs, combined with the city's proximity to Appalachian communities experiencing opioid-related crisis, mean addiction recovery and co-occurring trauma are among the most active areas in Knoxville's local therapy landscape.
Black / African American therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Women's Issues |
| 46% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 95% | Women |
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 66% | Men |