DO I NEED THERAPY NEAR KNOXVILLE OR MARYVILLE, TN
We all need help and support. We need a safe place to share our feelings and to think through our problems. People rarely succeed without wise counsel from someone who has more life experience or expertise in certain areas.
WHY EVERYONE NEEDS SUPPORT
Sometimes we wonder if we need therapy. Did you know even therapists need a therapist sometimes? You don’t have to have a mental‑illness diagnosis to need help. Insurance may require a diagnosis to pay for treatment, but you only need the desire to be a little better tomorrow than you were yesterday and to keep growing as a person.
SIGNS YOU MAY BENEFIT FROM THERAPY
When you start therapy we ask questions about your experiences, and as you talk we look for symptoms. The list below is not exhaustive and is presented in no particular order:
Difficulty sleeping Sadness / feeling down in the dumps Thoughts racing uncontrollably Feeling like you are beating your head against a wall Feeling like you are just spinning your wheels / can’t get anything done Nervousness / panic attacks Being unable to say “no” to others Acting impulsively, arguing endlessly, over‑reacting MORE SERIOUS SYMPTOMS (if you notice any of these, consider reaching out promptly)
Flashbacks Verbal or physical aggression Over‑using alcohol or other substances Nightmares, seeing things others can’t see, hearing voices others can’t hear Hopelessness, wishing you were dead, wanting someone else to die, or thoughts of ending your own life or someone else’s If you are experiencing any of these (or other symptoms not listed), you likely need help—even if you have never received a formal mental‑health diagnosis.
WHEN TO SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP
If you are in a mental‑health emergency, call 988, 911, 865‑539‑2409, 855‑539‑2409, or go to your nearest emergency department.
GET HELP TODAY
I am Vickie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryville, TN, and I help people from Knoxville and the surrounding communities heal from trauma and adverse life experiences. TN License Number 579. Verify my license here: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pcmft-board.html
I can help you. Click the link at the top of the page so we can talk.
CITATIONS
American Psychological Association. (2023). Evidence‑Based Treatments for Anxiety and Depression. APA Publishing. (supports the effectiveness of psychotherapy for the symptoms listed) American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM‑5). (defines clinical criteria for panic attacks, insomnia, depressive symptoms, etc.) Proverbs 12:15 (ESV). “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 11:14 (ESV). “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” James 5:16 (ESV). “Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” Focus on the Family. (2023). Living in God’s Peace: Biblical Foundations for Inner Calm. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/peace‑in‑Christ (conservative‑Christian perspective on mental‑health care) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (2024). 988 Crisis Hotline. https://988lifeline.org/ (emergency contact information)