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A Note About Availability
If you’re looking for a counselor in Johnson city, you’re in the right spot. We love helping our neighbors! We also value doing so in a way that respects you and creates a healthy work-life balance for our therapists. We only accept clients when we are confident we can provide consistent appointments without extended waiting between sessions.
Availability can change daily. We invite you to reach out, to discuss current availability. If we cannot accommodate you, we’re happy to recommend other local, trusted resources. Be safe and well!
-Ben and Lindsay Taylor, Owners
We have immediate openings with our newest counselor, Noorin Ansari
Cam Chapman, LPC/MHSP
Populations: Adults, Individual Counseling
Topics: Trauma, Autoimmune/chronic illness, Substance use
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Cam works primarily with adults and similar to most counselors is well versed in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and more. His specific areas of expertise include living with autoimmune disorders and/or chronic illness, substance use concerns, processing trauma, and managing anxiety.
Working with Cam, you can expect to cultivate compassion, curiosity, clarity, and balance in your approach to current challenges.
Professionally, Cam approaches therapy using modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic practices, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Personally, Cam exudes warmth and kindness. Something that his clients report creates an immediate sense of calm and safety.
The most rewarding moments for Cam are when clients find healing, become more present with themselves, and connect both internally and externally in meaningful ways. These breakthroughs can be transformative, helping clients to move forward in their personal growth.
Cam is inspired by the work of Gabor Maté and Richard Schwartz, often incorporating mindfulness-based exercises into sessions. “The Myth of Normal” by Maté and “No Bad Parts” by Schwartz are foundational texts that influence Cam’s therapeutic approach.
Outside of work, Cam enjoys exercising, gaming, and staying connected with friends.
KR Withrow, LMSW
Populations: Adolescents, Adults
Topics: Trauma, Brainspotting, EMDR, LGBT+
KR Withrow is dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that fosters care, connection, and curiosity. Specializing in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, women’s mental health, and trauma, KR also supports clients facing depression, anxiety, and OCD. Her work is driven by a deep interest in how individuals navigate the environments and systems that impact their lives. As evidenced by the vigorous house plants in her office and the resident downtown cats she cares for, KR is effortlessly kind and nurturing.
KR’s approach to therapy is grounded in self-compassion and collective support, helping clients reconnect with themselves and others. KR specializes in Brainspotting, an advanced therapeutic technique for treating trauma. Further, she integrates a variety of other modalities, including polyvagal theory, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and systems theory, to meet the unique needs of each client. Many of these interventions share a theme of exploring mind and body connections
Curiosity plays a big role in KR’s sessions, where they encourage clients to explore new perspectives and shift their understanding, no matter how small the change. KR shares the excitement when her clients begin to feel the subtle shifts that lead to big changes, whether it’s processing a tender moment or gaining a new insight into yourself or your past experiences.
Outside of therapy, KR can often be found baking, gardening, or spending time with their partner and four spoiled cats. She enjoys diving into cozy and comforting fiction—unless it’s spooky season, in which case they’ll be deep into folk horror. If you catch them in the car, they’re likely singing along to The Chicks or enjoying the music of Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, or Boygenius (or a whole list of other favorites!) .
KR recommends books like What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo and The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris to explore the impact of trauma. They also appreciate the work of Kristen Neff on self-compassion, a practice they incorporate into their sessions.
KR Withrow is dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that fosters care, connection, and curiosity. Specializing in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, women’s mental health, and trauma, KR also supports clients facing depression, anxiety, and OCD. Her work is driven by a deep interest in how individuals navigate the environments and systems that impact their lives. As evidenced by the vigorous house plants in her office and the resident downtown cats she cares for, KR is effortlessly kind and nurturing.
KR’s approach to therapy is grounded in self-compassion and collective support, helping clients reconnect with themselves and others. KR specializes in Brainspotting, an advanced therapeutic technique for treating trauma. Further, she integrates a variety of other modalities, including polyvagal theory, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and systems theory, to meet the unique needs of each client. Many of these interventions share a theme of exploring mind and body connections
Curiosity plays a big role in KR’s sessions, where they encourage clients to explore new perspectives and shift their understanding, no matter how small the change. KR shares the excitement when her clients begin to feel the subtle shifts that lead to big changes, whether it’s processing a tender moment or gaining a new insight into yourself or your past experiences.
Outside of therapy, KR can often be found baking, gardening, or spending time with their partner and four spoiled cats. She enjoys diving into cozy and comforting fiction—unless it’s spooky season, in which case they’ll be deep into folk horror. If you catch them in the car, they’re likely singing along to The Chicks or enjoying the music of Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, or Boygenius (or a whole list of other favorites!) .
KR recommends books like What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo and The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris to explore the impact of trauma. They also appreciate the work of Kristen Neff on self-compassion, a practice they incorporate into their sessions.
Emily Key, LPC/MHSP
*Emily is not accepting new clients at this time.
Populations: Adolescents, Couples
Topics: Eating/food concerns, Trauma, Relationships, Body Image
Emily believes in counseling from a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. She views clients’ concerns as an indication of unaddressed and perhaps maladaptive coping patterns rather than fundamental, personal dysfunction.
Using a combination of Internal Family Systems therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she helps clients make sense of their concerns and clarify a direction forward.
Emily is also trained in the Gottman Method and helps couples navigate conflict, infidelity, parenting, and other relational concerns.
Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and issues related to body image/acceptance. Emily is passionate about supporting individuals as they work to discover and/or reclaim their authentic selves. She does this with a warm, engaging, and friendly personality.
Emily works closely with adolescents, adults, and couples. Like our other providers, she is well versed in helping clients navigate many common concerns. Additionally, she is especially passionate about helping individuals who want to transform their relationship with food, body, and self.
She also enjoys working with couples looking to improve their communication, intimacy, and connection utilizing the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
In her practice, Emily’s therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based CBT, Polyvagal Theory, somatic interventions, body compassion work, the Gottman Method for couples, and the Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating frameworks. She hopes her clients feel safe, deeply heard, and empowered during their time together, with a sense of unburdening and equality in the therapeutic space.
As a client you might expect Emily to help you approach ongoing challenges with new compassion, curiosity, and courage—rather than judgment or avoidance. Sessions with Emily are characterized by warmth and gentleness which lays the foundation for curiosity and openness to examine challenging experiences. With these elements in place, Emily shares in the excitement as clarity and hopefulness unfold during sessions.
Emily has observed that people often get stuck because their minds and bodies carry old stories, avoid negative emotions, or rely on protective “parts” that once served them. Working with Emily you can expect to learn how to navigate these obstacles and tap into internal strengths you may not even know exists yet.
When she’s not in the office, Emily loves wandering through antique stores with coffee in hand, working on home restoration projects, gardening, dancing, and simply enjoying time with her husband and kids.
Mary Westover, LPC/MHSP
Populations: Adults, Couples
Topics: Religious Trauma, Women’s Health, Relationships
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Mary (she/her) aims to empower clients to view themselves as the experts in their own life stories, guiding them as they uncover and reflect on the narratives that shape their sense of identity. She recognizes that our relationships influence our self-perception, and she enjoys helping individuals and couples foster deeper connections with themselves and with others.
Mary also values assisting clients who are re-evaluating spiritual or religious identities, whether that means clarifying personal beliefs, redefining boundaries around organized religion, or healing from religious trauma.
She also loves working with women and emerging adults who are working through self-discovery and boundary-setting to support their ability to make healthy, values-based decisions. Other areas of interest include anxiety, trauma, life transitions, family conflict, and grief.
Mary is dedicated to working collaboratively with clients, providing a supportive and open environment as they navigate personal and relational complexities, aiming for healing, personal growth, and self-compassion.
Mary loves being a counselor because she gets to spend her day having rich, meaningful conversations with interesting people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Her first career was as a high school English teacher, after which she transitioned into a season of full-time parenting before deciding to become a counselor. Throughout each stage of her life, Mary has realized the value of character development, the power of stories, and the complexity of the human experience.
Mary favors an integrative approach to therapy that draws from several models, including Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, and Feminist Therapy. Some favorite resources to recommend to clients include Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab, and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson.
If you press play on Mary’s Spotify account, you will hear Chappell Roan’s latest single, “Good Luck, Babe!”. Her favorite book, which impacted her deeply as a teenager, is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. Favorite TV series she has binge-watched include The Bear, One Day, and Normal People. She also loves watching period dramas. She spends her free time with her husband and two teenage daughters and loves to read, bake, travel, spend time outdoors, and exercise. Her favorite food is Mediterranean – bring on the hummus, falafel, and gyros!
Gabe Bolling, LCSW
Populations: Adults, Couples
Topics: Addictions, Relationships/Intimacy, Grief
Gabe Bolling helps adults and couples become the best versions of themselves by challenging and rewriting their personal stories. He takes pride in creating a non-judgmental, accepting space where clients can freely express themselves—often for the first time. Whether celebrating small steps or significant progress, Gabe is engaging and practical; you can expect to laugh often in sessions while also being challenged in respectful and helpful ways.
Specializing in trauma, substance use disorders, identity formation and crisis, and grief, Gabe is dedicated to working with individuals who have faced significant obstacles. His journey to becoming a therapist was inspired by Dr. BD Wong’s character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which sparked his fascination with understanding human behavior and motives. Gabe now channels this passion into his therapeutic practice, with a focus on spreading kindness, care, and hopefulness.
Gabe’s therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered techniques. He is also certified in treating substance use disorders. In therapy, Gabe hopes his clients learn self-compassion and achieve a sense of balance and stability in their lives. He strives to ensure that each client feels heard, understood, accepted, and validated.
Outside the therapy room, Gabe enjoys a mix of metal music and attending music festivals. His professional reading includes Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard Schwartz & Martha Sweezy, while for personal enjoyment, he reads 1984 by George Orwell.
In his free time, Gabe loves attending music festivals, spending time outdoors, and relaxing with friends. His favorite food? Pizza, because it satisfies every food group!
Gabe Bolling helps adults and couples become the best versions of themselves by challenging and rewriting their personal stories. He takes pride in creating a non-judgmental, accepting space where clients can freely express themselves—often for the first time. Whether celebrating small steps or significant progress, Gabe is engaging and practical; you can expect to laugh often in sessions while also being challenged in respectful and helpful ways.
Specializing in trauma, substance use disorders, identity formation and crisis, and grief, Gabe is dedicated to working with individuals who have faced significant obstacles. His journey to becoming a therapist was inspired by Dr. BD Wong’s character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which sparked his fascination with understanding human behavior and motives. Gabe now channels this passion into his therapeutic practice, with a focus on spreading kindness, care, and hopefulness.
Gabe’s therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered techniques. He is also certified in treating substance use disorders. In therapy, Gabe hopes his clients learn self-compassion and achieve a sense of balance and stability in their lives. He strives to ensure that each client feels heard, understood, accepted, and validated.
Outside the therapy room, Gabe enjoys a mix of metal music and attending music festivals. His professional reading includes Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard Schwartz & Martha Sweezy, while for personal enjoyment, he reads 1984 by George Orwell.
In his free time, Gabe loves attending music festivals, spending time outdoors, and relaxing with friends. His favorite food? Pizza, because it satisfies every food group!
Adam Robbins, LPC/MHSP
Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Medical Professionals
Topics: Mindfulness, Nature-based Services, Trauma, Men’s Mental Heath, Anxiety, Worry
Life is a remarkable journey filled with twists and turns, and I understand how crucial it is to have someone accompany you as you explore the path to self-discovery, growth, and authenticity.
I find immense joy in witnessing the spark of realization in someone’s eyes when they connect with themselves on a deeper level. These transformative moments of insight are truly remarkable, and I am deeply passionate about guiding you on your own journey to self-discovery.
Recognizing that our surroundings and experiences play a pivotal role in shaping who we are, my professional mission is to create a collaborative and empowering environment where you not only feel safe but also encouraged to break free from old constraints and uncover your most authentic self. Together, we will carve out a space where your authenticity can thrive, and where your thoughts and emotions are embraced and explored without judgment.
Life is a remarkable journey filled with twists and turns, and I understand how crucial it is to have someone accompany you as you explore the path to self-discovery, growth, and authenticity.
I find immense joy in witnessing the spark of realization in someone’s eyes when they connect with themselves on a deeper level. These transformative moments of insight are truly remarkable, and I am deeply passionate about guiding you on your own journey to self-discovery.
Recognizing that our surroundings and experiences play a pivotal role in shaping who we are, my professional mission is to create a collaborative and empowering environment where you not only feel safe but also encouraged to break free from old constraints and uncover your most authentic self. Together, we will carve out a space where your authenticity can thrive, and where your thoughts and emotions are embraced and explored without judgment.
Rebecca Lockridge, LPC/MHSP
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents
Topics: Children/Adolescent Behavioral concerns, Anxiety, OCD, Women’s health
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Rebecca Lockridge is passionate about helping people like you (or your child) better understand themselves and develop resiliency skills for navigating past, present, and future challenges. She has unique training to work with children but also sees adolescents and adults.
While highly skilled at helping clients navigate most reasons for seeking counseling, Rebecca has developed unique expertise in helping individuals struggling with anxiety disorders and OCD.
You can expect creativity in sessions with Rebecca as she often incorporates art, crafts, and music into her sessions to explore emotions and experiences. Her therapeutic approach primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the latter being a highly effective approach to address behavioral and communication concerns with younger children. Rebecca is a professional who takes great pride in her work and works hard with her clients. She is engaging, helpful, and practical in her approach to each session.
Celebrating progress with her clients is one of Rebecca’s greatest joys as a counselor, particularly when they confront and overcome their anxieties. She believes that many people get stuck because of negative self-perceptions shaped by hurtful experiences, and she finds great power in helping clients restructure these beliefs into something healing and true.
Outside of therapy, Rebecca enjoys spending time reading, listening to music, and playing board games. She also loves video game soundtracks and is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings. Her sessions often include fun and artistic homework or resources to keep the healing process engaging and creative.
Heather Keven, LMFT
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents
Topics: Marriage Counseling, Play Therapy, Nature-based Services, Mindfulness, Women’s Health and Empowerment
Heather is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and growth. With extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, Heather offers a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy.
Alongside her work with individuals, she has a passion for helping couples navigate challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. She is particularly interested in utilizing modalities such as Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to empower partners to communicate more effectively and foster deeper connection.
Heather also brings years of experience helping children. She skillfully incorporates play therapy into her work, providing a natural and effective way for children to express themselves, process emotions, and develop coping skills in a safe and supportive environment. She is also adept at coaching parents, offering guidance and strategies to support their child’s well-being and strengthen family bonds.
Drawing from a rich background and diverse training, Heather embraces a trauma-informed and holistic perspective. She believes in tailoring her approach to meet the specific needs and strengths of each client, collaboratively creating a personalized path forward. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, integrating various evidence-based modalities to best support your unique journey. Heather is also excited to incorporate expressive arts interventions, including techniques from her training in Sensorimotor art therapy, offering creative avenues for exploration and healing.
Heather is committed to creating a safe and hopeful space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in your life and relationships.
Heather is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and growth. With extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, Heather offers a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy.
Alongside her work with individuals, she has a passion for helping couples navigate challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. She is particularly interested in utilizing modalities such as Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to empower partners to communicate more effectively and foster deeper connection.
Heather also brings years of experience helping children. She skillfully incorporates play therapy into her work, providing a natural and effective way for children to express themselves, process emotions, and develop coping skills in a safe and supportive environment. She is also adept at coaching parents, offering guidance and strategies to support their child’s well-being and strengthen family bonds.
Drawing from a rich background and diverse training, Heather embraces a trauma-informed and holistic perspective. She believes in tailoring her approach to meet the specific needs and strengths of each client, collaboratively creating a personalized path forward. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, integrating various evidence-based modalities to best support your unique journey. Heather is also excited to incorporate expressive arts interventions, including techniques from her training in Sensorimotor art therapy, offering creative avenues for exploration and healing.
Heather is committed to creating a safe and hopeful space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in your life and relationships.
Lindsay Taylor, LPC/MHSP, PMHC
Populations: Adults, Moms
Topics: Pregnancy, Post-partum, Parenthood, OCD
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Lindsay (she/her) specializes in supporting pregnant and postpartum parents through the perinatal period. She is open and affirming of all family make-ups, backgrounds, and all journeys to parenthood.
If you’re struggling with pregnancy or postpartum issues, you’re not alone. Is pregnancy bringing up new fears, uncertainties, or past traumas? Are you struggling to find your footing as a parent? Is being a parent different than you anticipated? Are you struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or depression?
If you’re experiencing any of these, you are not alone! Lindsay helps her clients find acceptance, work through challenging life changes, and advocate for themselves and their families. You’ll leave sessions feeling validated, supported, and with a plan to help you get closer towards meeting your goals.
Lindsay has specialized training for pregnant and postpartum individuals which provides a deeper understanding of the unique issues you’re experiencing. Lindsay has advanced training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). She primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support you through the tough stuff that comes in life, to find freedom from your thoughts and feelings, and to live a more values-driven life.
Shae Keane, ALPC
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Topics: Trauma, Nature-based Services, Play Therapy, Movement/Experiential Practices, Grief
Shae is an experienced counselor who cherishes the opportunity to help clients deepen their connection with both their inner and outer worlds. Inspired by a philosophy that sees the human spirit’s resilience reflected in the rhythms of the natural world, Shae believes that our lives, much like the seasons, are a journey of growth, discovery, and healing. Shae is an allied and affirming clinician dedicated to social justice.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, narrative, and nature-based therapies. She also has extensive experience in facilitating nature-based rites of passage and integrating ceremony and ritual to honor significant life transitions, such as losses, coming of age, and parenthood. In her practice, Shae hopes that clients will learn to trust their own body, emotions, and imagination as a compass guiding them toward an authentic expression of themselves.
Shae specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults, and she has a particular passion for holding space for groups of teen girls and women. She also values supporting clients navigating life passages, transitions, and those experiencing eco-grief, eco-anxiety, or a desire to deepen their relationship with the natural world. She feels most excited in her work when clients begin to reconnect with play and discover a sense of belonging within themselves, their community, and the natural world.
During counseling sessions, Shae strives to create a sanctuary where every part of her clients feels welcome and cherished. She is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can overcome fear and distrust of their own bodies and emotions, and believe in their inherent resilience.
Outside of her counseling practice, she enjoys spending her free time reading and writing poetry, tending to her gardens, communing with animals, and wandering through wild landscapes. She believes in “the creation of a world in which it will be easier to love” and finds joy in making beauty with her hands and visioning with others on how to contribute to this world.
Shae is an experienced counselor who cherishes the opportunity to help clients deepen their connection with both their inner and outer worlds. Inspired by a philosophy that sees the human spirit’s resilience reflected in the rhythms of the natural world, Shae believes that our lives, much like the seasons, are a journey of growth, discovery, and healing. Shae is an allied and affirming clinician dedicated to social justice.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in mindfulness, narrative, and nature-based therapies. She also has extensive experience in facilitating nature-based rites of passage and integrating ceremony and ritual to honor significant life transitions, such as losses, coming of age, and parenthood. In her practice, Shae hopes that clients will learn to trust their own body, emotions, and imagination as a compass guiding them toward an authentic expression of themselves.
Shae specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults, and she has a particular passion for holding space for groups of teen girls and women. She also values supporting clients navigating life passages, transitions, and those experiencing eco-grief, eco-anxiety, or a desire to deepen their relationship with the natural world. She feels most excited in her work when clients begin to reconnect with play and discover a sense of belonging within themselves, their community, and the natural world.
During counseling sessions, Shae strives to create a sanctuary where every part of her clients feels welcome and cherished. She is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals can overcome fear and distrust of their own bodies and emotions, and believe in their inherent resilience.
Outside of her counseling practice, she enjoys spending her free time reading and writing poetry, tending to her gardens, communing with animals, and wandering through wild landscapes. She believes in “the creation of a world in which it will be easier to love” and finds joy in making beauty with her hands and visioning with others on how to contribute to this world.
Noorin Ansari, ALPC
Populations: Adults and Couples
Topics: Trauma, Relationships, Life Transitions, EMDR
Effective counseling requires a good match between therapist and client. You’re looking for answers and Ben is passionate about teaching people how to manage their thoughts and emotions. While he loves learning his client’s stories, he loves even more teaching them how to handle their more difficult thoughts and emotions. He views his role as a therapist is not to just listen to you, but to help better manage your thoughts and emotions.
Ben is a Licensed Professional Counselor at our Johnson City, TN office specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, and Panic Disorder. He also works well with depression, life transitions, and marriage/relational problems.
He holds Master’s of Science in Counseling from Milligan College. He primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD/Panic). Ben also has training in The Gottman Method (L1) for couples.
He is a native of East Tennessee. In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. You can also find him stomping around the local outdoors hiking or fly-fishing. On Saturdays in the Fall, he’s another emotionally dysregulated Vol fan.
Hi! I’m Noorin…(pronounced: Noreen) and my passion lies in helping people meet and maximize their potential.
I bring a diverse background to my work, from corporate coaching and acute inpatient support to working with individuals, couples, and groups navigating a wide range of life experiences. I have specific experience helping clients navigate trauma and relationships. I utilize EMDR to address challenges related to traumatic experiences.
I also have significant experience helping my clients navigate anxiety, grief, mid-life transitions, and attachment wounds. Issues related to religion, culture, generational traumas, and systemic oppressions are always welcome and respectfully explored.
As the dizzying pace of the world unmoors us, sometimes we hold on to things that are convenient but not necessarily healthy. In sessions we’ll use a strengths-based approach centered on creating a non-judgmental space where you can pause, refocus, and build an anchor of unshakable confidence.
Whether you’re ready to dive deep or prefer to take things one step at a time, I’m here to move at your pace. I also believe that healing doesn’t always have to be heavy, sometimes a light-hearted moment can be just as powerful. It’s an honor to be a collaborator in charting your journey forward, and I genuinely look forward to witnessing, supporting, and celebrating your wins.
John Wade, LPC/MHSP
Population: Adults, Couples
Topics: Trauma, Depression, Religious Trauma, Relationships, Suicidality
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John Wade is a compassionate therapist who is excited about guiding individuals and couples toward healing, growth, and transformation. With a deep commitment to helping clients rediscover joy and develop new perspectives, John believes that each person has the power to explore their own thoughts, find their own solutions, and uncover strengths they may not even realize they possess.
John works with individuals and couples. He has unique experience helping clients navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more.
John has specific experience and training in working with individuals who have experienced spiritual trauma. Whether you are seeking healing from experiences, explore the trajectory of your faith, or reintegrate your traumatic experiences into a newly formed belief system, John brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach to every session.
His path to becoming a therapist was born from personal experience. Having witnessed close friends struggle with military-related trauma, addiction, and suicide, John became deeply motivated to help others.
Through his work, John hopes his clients come to understand several core principles:
A life worth living can be created, even when it feels out of reach.
Joy is not a luxury—it’s essential to our well-being, and it is possible to cultivate it through intentional experiences.
Healing is a journey that takes time, and it’s important to be patient with oneself along the way.
John incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities into his practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). John also has training with The Gottman Method (L1) for couples.
His therapeutic approach aims to create a safe space where clients can experience discomfort as they confront difficult topics, awe as they discover inner strengths, relief from the hurts that brought them to therapy, and ultimately joy as they gain the skills needed to create the life they truly desire. One of John’s favorite moments in therapy is when a client experiences an “aha” moment—when they discover something profound about themselves or view life from a fresh, empowering perspective.
In his own life, John enjoys a variety of activities that help him recharge, including gardening, playing Dungeons & Dragons, 3D printing, painting, and whitewater rafting. He also loves reading, with a particular fondness for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Dune by Frank Herbert.
Ben Taylor, LPC/MHSP
Populations: Adults
Topics: OCD, Anxiety, Emetephobia, Worry
Effective counseling requires a good match between therapist and client. You’re looking for answers and Ben is passionate about teaching people how to manage their thoughts and emotions. While he loves learning his client’s stories, he loves even more teaching them how to handle their more difficult thoughts and emotions. He views his role as a therapist is not to just listen to you, but to help better manage your thoughts and emotions.
Ben is a Licensed Professional Counselor at our Johnson City, TN office specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, and Panic Disorder. He also works well with depression, life transitions, and marriage/relational problems.
He holds Master’s of Science in Counseling from Milligan College. He primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD/Panic). Ben also has training in The Gottman Method (L1) for couples.
He is a native of East Tennessee. In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. You can also find him stomping around the local outdoors hiking or fly-fishing. On Saturdays in the Fall, he’s another emotionally dysregulated Vol fan.
Effective counseling requires a good match between therapist and client. You’re looking for answers and Ben is passionate about teaching people how to manage their thoughts and emotions. While he loves learning his client’s stories, he loves even more teaching them how to handle their more difficult thoughts and emotions. He views his role as a therapist is not to just listen to you, but to help better manage your thoughts and emotions.
Ben is a Licensed Professional Counselor at our Johnson City, TN office specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, and Panic Disorder. He also works well with depression, life transitions, and marriage/relational problems.
He holds Master’s of Science in Counseling from Milligan College. He primarily utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (for OCD/Panic). Ben also has training in The Gottman Method (L1) for couples.
He is a native of East Tennessee. In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. You can also find him stomping around the local outdoors hiking or fly-fishing. On Saturdays in the Fall, he’s another emotionally dysregulated Vol fan.
Skyler Mondragon, Graduate Intern Counselor
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
Topics: Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Frankie, Referral Coordinator
Frankie is our first point of contact for questions about our therapists, help scheduling, or any other needs you have. She is essential and so talented in helping both you and our therapists feel supported and ready for sessions!
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FAQ
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Choosing a counselor is a personal but important decision. Research consistently shows that finding a counselor that “fits” is one of the most important predictors of counseling success. Read through our bios and see who resonates with you. If you’re not sure, call us or have our intake coordinator call you. We’ll ask some questions and help get you connected with a great fit!
Probably! We are in-network with BCBS, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, UHC/Optum/UMR, and Magellan. We want all of our therapists to be in-network with these carriers, however, each carrier has their own rules about who can join their network. In some cases, our Resident therapists cannot participate in carrier networks. We are not in-network with Medicaid and Medicare plans.
If you’re unsure how your insurance works for counseling, reach out and let us know. We’ll be happy to look up your coverage and explain it in detail.
You may also visit our FEES page to learn more.
Our private pay rates range from $85-$115 ($45 for intern therapists) depending on counselor license type. However, if you are using insurance, your rate will be determined by your insurance plan’s benefits. We’re happy to look these benefits up before your first appointment.
Visit our FEES page for more information or to have us check your insurance coverage for you!
All of our counselors are experienced with “generalist” concerns. These include depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress, trauma, grief, and all the concerns related to just being a human. In addition, our counselors are encouraged to develop their own specialties and we have therapists specializing in EMDR for trauma, Brainspotting for trauma, eating disorders, OCD, chronic illness, LGBTQ+, religious trauma, perinatal mental health, and nature based therapies.
We have a great team of counselors and a great reputation across the community. As a result our counselor’s caseloads can be full and we are careful to avoid overworking our therapists! This means availability varies. The best way to find out about current availability is to contact our intake coordinator or have us contact you by filling out our contact form.
If you want to begin counseling ASAP, consider joining one of our groups. Therapeutic groups are the hidden secret of the counseling world. They have more openings, are more affordable, and are incredibly therapeutic.
We’ll try our best to match you with your preferred counselor. If they are not available when you reach out we’ll either give you feedback on when they might next be available or help you get connected with another counselor more quickly. With a large team, we can usually match you with a therapist.
That part is easy! Call us at 423-207-3336 or complete our contact form to have our intake coordinator contact you. If you call and get our voicemail, be sure to leave a message. Our phone line isn’t staffed 40hrs a week but we return every message within the business day!
Have Us to Contact You to Get Started!
Using Insurance Benefits
Making sense of insurance benefits can be confusing. We’re happy to help you look up your benefits before scheduling upon request.
When you use your insurance coverage, your cost per session is determined by your insurance carrier. This amount can vary by carrier.
Want us to check your benefits for you?
Have Us Contact You!
We return every every request within a business day and will help answer all your questions to find the best counselor for you!