Mental Health Therapy in Knoxville

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Hannah Hutchins

Knoxville, Tennessee - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Hannah Hutchins is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP BC) providing psychiatric care in Knoxville, Tennessee through Bearden Behavioral Health.  She specializes in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and mood related concerns.  Hannah's approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and holistic, treating the client's voice as a focal point in every treatment plan. Psychiatric Services and Treatment Approach New clients begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, during which Hannah works to understand each individual's history, symptoms, and goals before establishing a diagnosis and tailored care plan.  Follow up appointments focus on ongoing medication management, with brief therapeutic support integrated when appropriate.  Guided by a "less is best" philosophy, Hannah blends psychopharmacology with lifestyle considerations such as diet, exercise, and behavioral modification.  She treats a broad spectrum of conditions, including postpartum depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, insomnia, and trauma related concerns, and coordinates care with outside therapists and primary care providers when needed. Quick Facts About Hannah Hutchins, PMHNP BC Location: Bearden Behavioral Health, 194 Market Place Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, with telehealth available.  Services offered: Psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and psychotropic medication management.  Who she treats: Children, teens, adults, and older adults (ages 4 years to 75 years) from all backgrounds.  Approach: Holistic, collaborative, and client centered, integrating medication with lifestyle and behavioral strategies.  Insurance accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Optum, TRICARE, TriWest, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and out of network.  Note: Does not provide individual therapy or psychological testing for ADHD or autism. Getting Started With Psychiatric Care In Knoxville To begin treatment with Hannah Hutchins at Bearden Behavioral Health in Knoxville, prospective clients can reach out to the practice to schedule an initial psychiatric evaluation.  The office can answer questions about fit, scheduling, insurance coverage, and what to expect from medication management.

Betty Petrak-Ron

Knoxville, Tennessee - Psychiatrist
Online

Betty Petrak-Ron, MD, is a licensed psychiatrist serving Knoxville, Tennessee, offering online psychiatric care for adults and seniors through a telehealth focused practice. Her services emphasize psychiatric evaluation, medication management and individual treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns. Dr. Petrak-Ron's approach centers on accessible psychiatry delivered through a convenient virtual care model. CBT and Mindfulness New clients typically begin with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation conducted via secure telehealth, allowing Dr. Petrak-Ron to understand each individual's history, symptoms and treatment goals. From there, care is structured around ongoing medication management and follow up sessions tailored to each client's needs. Treatment integrates evidence-based modalities such CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness based CBT and trauma focused approaches. Clients can expect support for conditions including depression, PTSD, grief, insomnia and geriatric mental health concerns. Quick Facts Location: Knoxville, with online-only telehealth psychiatry available across Tennessee Services offered: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and individual psychiatric care Who she treats: Adults and seniors navigating a range of mental health concerns Approach: Evidence based and strength focused, incorporating CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma focused care Insurance accepted: Aetna, Ambetter, Cigna and Evernorth, Medicare, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare Payment options: Insurance based access and affordable self pay availability Format: Fully online psychiatry through the Brightside Health platform

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Laura Pohl

Knoxville, Tennessee - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online

Laura Pohl is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife offering telehealth focused psychiatric care with a specialized focus on women's mental health and reproductive transitions. She treats mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and OCD, postpartum concerns and trauma and more, serving teens, adults and women across key reproductive life stages. Laura's dual certified background uniquely positions her to provide care that connects midwifery insight with psychiatric expertise, supporting the whole person rather than just managing symptoms. Women's Reproductive Psychiatry Laura's core clinical focus is perinatal mental health and hormone informed psychiatric care including pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders, intrusive thoughts and hormonal transitions. Her combined CNM and PMHNP credentials give her a distinctive foundation for understanding the intersection of reproductive health and mental wellness. Sessions integrate medication management with evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused care and interpersonal therapy targeting both the biological and emotional layers of each client's experience. This collaborative, root cause approach helps clients find stability and clarity during some of the most significant transitions of their lives. Holistic Psychiatric Support Beyond perinatal psychiatry, Laura supports clients managing ADHD and OCD, bipolar disorder and trauma, PTSD and sleep concerns. Her patient centered approach draws on a wide range of therapeutic modalities including motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy and strength based care, to tailor treatment to each individual's needs and goals. Getting Started Laura provides telehealth psychiatric services to clients across Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida making quality women's mental health care accessible from home. She accepts several major insurance plans including BCBS and Cigna, Aetna and TRICARE, and also offers out of network superbills and a subscription based payment option, with HSA and FSA accepted.

Ashley Jones

Knoxville, Tennessee - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Online
In Person

Ashley Jones, MSN, PMHNP is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with LifeStance Health in Knoxville, Tennessee who provides psychiatric care and medication management for preteens, teens and adults. She supports clients managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, OCD and related concerns, with treatment approaches informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, and DBT. Ashley offers a laid-back, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard with care that goes beyond prescriptions to address the whole person. Medication Management for ADHD and Anxiety Ashley's core focus is psychiatric medication management for ADHD and anxiety, two of the most common mental health concerns she treats. Sessions typically include a careful review of symptoms, lifestyle and treatment history, followed by collaborative decisions about medication and supportive strategies. Ashley integrates frameworks like ACT and CBT into her psychiatric care, helping clients address root contributors to symptoms rather than focusing on medication alone. Compassionate Care Across Life Stages Ashley works with a broad range of clients, including younger patients, adults, and individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, postpartum challenges or relationship stress. Her inclusive practice welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, veterans and first responders seeking psychiatric support tailored to their experiences.  

Jana Arwood

Knoxville, Tennessee - Psychiatrist
Online
In Person

Jana Arwood, MD, is a psychiatrist based in Knoxville, Tennessee offering comprehensive psychiatric care across the full lifespan, from young children to older adults. She draws on a wide range of evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR, ACT and ERP, PCIT and neurofeedback and biofeedback, to address mood disorders, trauma and ADHD, OCD and many other conditions. Dr. Arwood's broad clinical scope reflects a commitment to meeting each patient where they are with the right combination of tools and support. Psychiatric Care Trauma and Beyond Dr. Arwood treats a wide spectrum of mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD, psychosis and substance use, sleep disorders and eating disorders. Her practice also extends to specialized focus areas such as postpartum mental health and grief, chronic illness and life transitions. Treatment may incorporate medication management alongside therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs. From exposure based interventions for OCD to EMDR for trauma processing, Dr. Arwood offers a notably varied clinical toolkit designed to target both underlying causes and daily functioning. Inclusive Care Dr. Arwood serves a broad range of communities including LGBTQ+ individuals and first responders, veterans and those seeking faith based care. She also offers sessions in Spanish, making her practice more accessible to Spanish speaking patients in the Knoxville area. Getting Started Dr. Arwood sees patients in person at her Knoxville, TN office and via online telehealth sessions. She accepts numerous insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield and Cigna, Humana and TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare and others.

Free Mental Health Resources in Tennessee

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Tennessee provides individuals and their loved ones with education and support related to mental illness. Additionally, they offer access to support groups and assistance with locating crisis intervention services in their area.
The Tennesse Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services operates Peer Support Centers across the state. These centers provide persons with mental illness and substance use disorder places where they can learn about recovery and find support. There are 45 Peer Support Centers across that host events and offer classes on subjects related to mental health and overall wellness.
West Tennesse Healthcare has put together an online resource for individuals who are looking for support groups in Davidson County, including their contact information. These support groups focus on a wide variety of medical and mental health topics ranging from addiction recovery to dementia and Alzheimer's support to bereavement counseling.
Behavioral Health Support Groups in Blount County have created an online database that helps residents connect with medical, mental health, and social services in their area. The list includes crisis hotline numbers, advocacy resources, and peer support programs. Information on specialized services for persons experiencing PTSD, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, domestic violence, autism, and other concerns is also available.
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Depression PTSD Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse Autism Domestic Violence
The Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line, a service of The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They provide services for individuals or their loved ones who need immediate help in a mental health or addiction crisis.
The Student Counseling Center at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville provides confidential mental health services for students who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to counseling services, their care coordinators can work with students to create support plans that help promote success personally and academically.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Men Women
Frontier Health provides medical and mental health services in Northeast Tennessee. Their crisis response telephone hotline is available 24/7 and can help individuals access immediate assistance that may include a referral to a Crisis Stabilization Unit, inpatient treatment or outpatient services.
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Tennesse offers 24 hour crisis services including a mobile unit and walk-in clinics for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. They respond to calls and referrals 24/7 and serve the counties of Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Campbell, and Scott.
Youth Villages is a national organization that serves children, youth and their families who are impacted by emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges. They provide direct care services that include residential treatment and in-home care to meet their mission of helping children and families live successfully.
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Teens & Students
Oasis Center is a free counseling service in Nashville, Tennessee. They provide services for at-risk youth to help them to find their strengths, use their skills and break down barriers to success. Their programs include counseling, rapid rehousing, leadership skills-building, art, community support and college connections. They also offer safe spaces and access to specialized care for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Men Women Seniors Depression Anxiety Grief
Centerstone is a non-profit health system that specializes in mental health care and addiction recovery for people of all ages. They specialize in the care of first responders and their families and have partnered with the First Responders Children’s Foundation to provide up to 10 free therapy sessions for children of active or retired first responders in Tennessee. They also offer 10 free sessions to active duty or retired first responders.
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Teens & Students Men Women First Responders
The Behavioral Health Safety Net (BHSN) of Tennesse serves state residents who have a qualifying mental health diagnosis and no behavioral health insurance or ability to pay for care. They offer no-cost services, including assessments and evaluations, case management, medication management, transportation assistance, pharmacy coordination and individual, group and family therapy. Peer support programs and ancillary services are available as needed.
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Social Worker
The Tennesse Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers a wide range of services for children, youth, young adults and families. Their programs include early intervention programs, school-based behavioral health liaisons, suicide prevention services, emotional fitness centers, and essential mental health care for children aged 3-17 who are uninsured.
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Teens & Students Men Women Disability
The Metro Public Health Department in Nashville provides mental health services at three public health centers around the city. They also provide assessments and referrals for individuals with substance use disorders. These services are by appointment only and can be conducted in English and Spanish. There are no fees for services.
The Knox County Mental Health Community Resource Guide is a comprehensive online resource for Tennessee residents. It provides contact information and program details for a variety of services, including health care, housing assistance, food pantries, clothing banks, financial support, addiction recovery, mental health care, and transportation assistance.
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