Child therapists in Knoxville, TN
Find experienced child therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee 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/Teen
Karen Hartfield, MA, LMHC, Fearless Heart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sandplay Therapist with STA
Every young person is unique, and I seek to listen, support, and provide understanding and coping skills. Games, artwork, and mindfulness can provide support in the process of better managing one's life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN (Online Only)
Child/Teen
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 (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I love working with teenagers, and utilize the latest research-backed information and therapy techniques to assist adolescents with the challenges inherent in those years, 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
26 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Child/Teen
Carrie Marchant LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have worked primarily with youth and their families for well over 20 years, helping them learn emotion control, effective communication skills, and conflict resolution, and how to deal with other problematic issues as a criminologist. Families oftentimes find themselves needing more help than ever when dealing with youth who are in their turbulent teenage years. My specialty has been with youth of all ages, but especially teens, and their families.
3 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Child/Teen
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. Most children need to be seen in-person, but many teens are comfortable doing therapy virtually and this can be an effective treatment mode for them. With children and younger teens, parent consultations are usually part of the treatment so that we all work together as a "team" to help your child with whatever issues they are struggling. Older teens often do better when the therapy is more confidential, so that they can feel comfortable being open with me. I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you and your child. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your child, your family, and reasons for seeking therapy. I then meet with your child once or twice to get a sense of the issues with which they are struggling and determine if it appears therapy can be useful. At that point I give parents some feedback and we plan together from there. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that kids and parents would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
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, TN Statistics
Child therapists in Knoxville, TN average 18 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Children |
| 46% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 27% | Black / African American |