Child therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee TN
Find experienced child therapists in Knoxville who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child or Adolescent Issues
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
Presently because of the televideo setting I am seeing children only from age 11 up. Most of my career, previously has been working with children and families. I have worked with a concentrate on teenagers.
37 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Maryville Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHSp
We are dedicated to assisting children and adolescents in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, effectively managing their mental health needs, and fostering a positive sense of self-worth.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Knoxville, TN
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Child or Adolescent Issues
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
With over 30 years' experience in helping families understand and address emotional and behavioral problems with their children and teens, I have had many successes in helping resolve negative behaviors, difficult relationships, and even substance abuse issues. I also provide assessment of emotional and learning issues, liaison with schools to provide accommodations, communicate with physicians to begin, adjust or modify medication regimens, and provide suggestions regarding other services that might make a big difference in the child's emotional and/or academic well-being.
36 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Mark Richard Treegoob
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with children 13 to 17 and don't automatically do family therapy but always involve the parents.
45 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Child or Adolescent Issues
Tammara kamei
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC
I have over eight years of experience providing counseling to children and adolescents.
16 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.
Child therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee Statistics
Child therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee average 20 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |