Sexual Abuse therapists in Knoxville, TN
Browse Sexual Abuse therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sexual Abuse
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
The effects of sexual abuse in your life, whether you are a victim or very close to one, can cause you to struggle in a number of areas in your life. But it doesnt have to define you so in therapy we work to have you resolve those issues and find your true self.
37 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Brian Sharpless
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; M.A., Philosophy
Sexual abuse doesn't effect everyone the same way. As such, there is no one treatment that works equally for everyone. I have been trained to use various forms of psychodynamic (e.g., Supportive-Expressive Treatment, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral (e.g., Prolonged Exposure) therapies to help people suffering from the long-term effects of sexual and physical abuse.
19 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
The impact of sexual abuse or assault can live in the body and in relationships long after the events themselves—showing up as shutdown, hypervigilance, difficulty with touch, trust issues, or disconnection from your own desire. In a trauma-informed, gentle, and empowering space, we work at your pace to process what happened, release shame that doesn’t belong to you, and help you reclaim safety, pleasure, and agency in your body and intimate connections. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel at home in your sexuality again.
10 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Sara Deese
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MCAP, LMHC-QS
The impact of sexual abuse runs deep—affecting trust, safety, self-worth, and the ability to feel fully present in your own body. Whether the abuse happened recently or years ago, healing is possible. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to process what happened at your own pace—without judgment or pressure. Together, we’ll work to reduce shame, rebuild a sense of safety, and help you reconnect with your strength, voice, and sense of self. You are not alone, and your healing matters.
15 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN
Sexual Abuse
Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
Experiences of sexual abuse can have lasting effects on safety, trust, relationships, boundaries, and the way you experience your body and yourself. I provide a trauma-informed, compassionate space to process these experiences at your own pace, with an emphasis on safety, choice, and rebuilding trust in yourself.
4 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.
Sexual Abuse therapists in Knoxville, TN Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Knoxville, TN average 17 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (46%), and Family Systems Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |