Tommy South

Tommy South

Clinical Social Worker (423) 741-8263

Medical Insurance Accepted
Online

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About Me

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’re carrying old wounds that still shape your present, or you’re facing a transition that feels heavier than you expected. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

I’m a therapist who believes healing happens in a relationship where you feel understood, respected, and truly heard. My approach is warm, steady, and grounded — the kind of space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and begin to move toward the life you want. I offer both compassion and structure, depending on what you need in the moment.

My background includes years of work in community mental health with children, teens, and adults, and I now focus on supporting people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and major life transitions. I integrate evidence‑based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, and trauma‑focused therapies with a person‑centered, collaborative style.

Clients often tell me they appreciate my calm presence, my ability to help them feel safe quickly, and the way I balance empathy with practical guidance. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy — you just have to show up as you are. I’ll meet you there, and we’ll take the next steps together at your pace.
If you’re ready to explore what healing could look like for you, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Orientation & Focus

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Anger management
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD

Locations

Main Location

218 N Main Ave
Erwin, Tennessee 37650

Secondary Location

800 Hiram Clark Rd
Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643
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