Bipolar Disorder therapists in Knoxville, TN
Browse Bipolar Disorder therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Bipolar
Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I utilize the latest research-backed information and therapy techniques to assist adolescents and adults with the challenges experienced with Bipolar Disorder, including but not limited to behavior rehearsal, cognitive reframing, coping strategies, assertiveness, communications skills, crisis resolution, emotional containment, homework, interpersonal skills, problem solving, stress reduction, and recommended reading, all within a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic framework
26 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Bipolar
Sara Deese
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MCAP, LMHC-QS
Living with bipolar disorder can feel like a rollercoaster—intense highs, overwhelming lows, and everything in between. These mood shifts can impact relationships, work, and your overall sense of stability. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help you better understand your patterns, manage mood fluctuations, and build tools that foster balance and well-being. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating bipolar disorder for years, therapy can offer a grounded space for insight, stability, and hope.
15 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Bipolar
Patricia McGuire
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-MHSP, NCC
I help those with Bipolar Disorder explore who they are from a holistic lens and develop coping, support, and understanding to aid in their management and wholeness.
11 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Bipolar
Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
Living with bipolar disorder can bring unique challenges related to mood, relationships, identity, and daily functioning. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for clients navigating these experiences, while working collaboratively with you and your broader treatment team when appropriate.
4 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Bipolar
LAH Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT, CAS, EMDR-2
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, couples (marriage counseling), addiction of all kinds. I work with all age groups and do EMDR in many of these treatments.
37 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN (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.
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Knoxville, TN Statistics
Bipolar Disorder therapists in Knoxville, TN average 18 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (49%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 24% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Black / African American |