Mr. Heflin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the social work/ behavioral health field since 1993. He utilizes a cognitive-behavnaioral treatment approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which attempts to increase psychological flexibility through the practice of mindfulness, acceptance, values construction, and committed action. His approach can be effective in changing the relationship with unpleasant internal experiences (thoughts, feelings, memories, urges, etc.) and promoting action in the service of valued living. His interests include working with individuals (16y/o- 85+ y/o) struggling with life transitions and obstacles to living a meaningful, purposeful, and engaged life. During his career, he has provided services in both outpatient and inpatient settings treating a broad range of presenting problems including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Before moving to Knoxville, he worked as an Addiction Specialist at the Penn State Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.
Work days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Irish Hinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical experience has included both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has treated various behavioral health concerns across the lifespan including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, mood issues, trauma, grief, life changes, adjustment issues, and stress. She currently provides individual counseling to clients ages 19 and up. Irish will provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment to assist clients on their journey of healing in learning to cope with life’s stressors. Irish aims to work collaboratively with clients, empowering them throughout the therapeutic process. She will serve as a tool in your toolbox on the journey of healing. She will align with clients to provide support with assisting them in making connections to navigate the road ahead to improve their overall quality of life.
Work day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Hilary is a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years experience treating children, adolescents, and families with a variety of behavioral health concerns, in a wide range of settings, and using multiple evidence-based models of treatment. Hilary has been developing her work especially in the areas of adolescents- stress, anxiety, depression, peer issues, family issues, identity questions, as well as maternal mental health- women/couples experiencing infertility, issues that might impact pregnancy, and postpartum disorders. Most of all, Hilary views her work with clients as a privilege to “bear witness” to their experiences, pains, and stories, and to strive towards clients’ goals collaboratively.
Work day: Thursday
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Ms. Anthony is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 20 years’ experience in her field. Her clinical experience has been working with families, adults, adolescents and seniors with mental health and substance abuse issues. She works with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, life changes and job and school related stress. Her therapeutic approach is a cognitive behavioral approach.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
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John McClure is a Clinical Psychologist who has been licensed to practice in Tennessee for over 25 years. He received his training in the clinical psychology program at the University of Mississippi and the clinical internship consortium program of the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis), and the Regional Medical Center at Memphis. He has extensive experience in neurocognitive rehabilitation (the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center) and in the private practice of psychology. His primary treatment methods are cognitive-behavioral with an emphasis on Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapy.
Work days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Seanna Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and Georgia. She received her M.S.,Ed. In Counseling from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in 2010. Seanna has experience in the community mental health, employee assistance program, private practice and domestic violence shelter settings working with individuals ages 6+. She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, phase of life changes and job-related stressors. Seanna’s therapeutic approach can incorporate cognitive behavioral, Internal Family Systems, short-term solution-focused, play and art interventions. She is excited to offer Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce the impact of trauma.
Seanna believes all people have what they need inside themselves to heal and she is honored to provide the safe space, encouragement and guidance to help them make it happen.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Sascha Smith is a licensed professional counselor that has been working in the mental health field for over 6 years with adolescents, children, and families. Sascha has worked in-patient severe trauma treatment centers for youth in foster care, community mental health centers, community based in-home family therapy centers, and adolescent alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities, Sascha treats children and teenagers with a variety of behavioral health concerns using multiple evidence-based models of treatment. Sascha also believes in using a customized, non-judgmental, and strength-based approach for children, adolescents, and families to enhance long-term success.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Nicole Shepherd is a licensed professional counselor who works to cultivate a warm and goal focused relationship with her clients. Nicole has been working as a therapist in a variety of residential and outpatient settings since 2012, serving those who have struggled with severe and persistent mental health needs. Nicole has a passion for working with those 13 and older who struggle with school and work stress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, autistic adults who have struggled to acclimate to the challenges and stressors that come with adulthood, and those who have a history of spiritual abuse. Nicole utilizes a trauma informed approach and has advanced training in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Dr. Jana Arwood was born and raised in Texas, then Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. She graduated from Quillen College of Medicine East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee with a Medical degree. She received her post-graduate training in General Psychiatry from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Arwood has practiced General Psychiatry in the greater Knoxville area since 1988.
Work days: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Jennifer is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in all ages but especially passionate for children and adolescents with all diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Substance Abuse Disorders, etc. Jennifer graduated from the University of South Alabama in December 2011 and has practiced as an Advanced Practice nurse for 9 years. She has worked in community mental health, intensive outpatient for adults and children, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and private practice. She has been in nursing for 17 years. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
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Hannah Braden is a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2015 and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2018. She has experience in caring for patients across the lifespan in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to patients 18 years and older. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and attention deficit disorder. She is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental health treatment and making her patients feel heard and supported. Hannah’s goals are to provide hope to patients in managing mental illness and to assist patients in regaining control of their mental well-being.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Leah Hutchison is an ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) board certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Leah received her Associates degree in Nursing in 2002 and received a Master of Science in Nursing from Southern Adventist University in 2020. Leah has experience in treating mental illness across the lifespan and currently sees clients ages 18 and over. Her practice focus includes substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. She has experience working in a variety of settings including women’s health, rural community mental health clinics, and crisis services. Leah has a particular interest in substance use disorders. She is a prescriber of Vivitrol, which is an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) (Food and Drug Administration) approved medication assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Jamie is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received a Master of Science in Nursing from East TN State University in 2010 and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has worked in a variety of nursing roles with over 10 years in Community Health. Jamie provides evaluation and medication management for children and adults. She places a priority on patient engagement to provide the most comprehensive care.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Elizabeth Haren is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider with over 25 years experience working in the field of mental health. She has experience working with mental health, substance related, and trauma induced issues. She works with adolescent, adult, and senior clients. Her holistic approach to counseling and therapy utilizes mindfulness and strength-based approaches to empower each client and help them use their own talents and strengths to improve their lives in a meaningful way.
Work days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Deborah Rowlands is a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor in practice since December of 2000. Deborah has worked in community mental health centers, alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities, the school system, and most recently, in private practice for the last nine years. Deborah treats children, teenagers, and adults ages 5 to 100 using methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt methods, Rogerian therapy, existential strategies, short-term solution-focused therapy, and holistic therapy approaches. Using these methods, Deborah has found success treating clients of all ages and from all walks of life, including those with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, eating disorders, PTSD, bereavement, conduct issues, personality disorders, addiction issues, acute stress, and phase of life issues. Deborah provides individual, family, and couple’s counseling using a detailed treatment plan catered to each client’s specific needs.
Work days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Scott Baymiller, M.D, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in the field of medication management for the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He graduated medical school at the University of Tennessee and completed his residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been on faculty at multiple universities and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and community mental health settings. He has also served as medical director of multiple psychiatric hospitals. He emphasizes that current medications can be very helpful for symptom improvement, when used with other types of therapy and life adjustments.
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Rena Arwood is a licensed counselor, receiving her Master’s degree from Carson Newman University and gaining experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential therapy opportunities. Rena is an integrative therapist with experience in treating individuals of all ages with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses, trauma, addiction, and grief issues. Rena is committed to the life-long learning and growth necessary in the changing field of therapeutic work and remains actively involved in local and state counseling associations. She works collaboratively with clients to identify realistic goals and improve upon the potential to gain awareness and understanding. Rena emphasizes the priority of distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness to manage acute symptoms while working toward success in challenging negative core beliefs and overcoming adverse experiences.
Alison Carlew is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant. Alison received her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (BCMB) from The University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2016. Alison earned her Master of Science from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2017 and a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South College in 2020. Alison specializes in medication management of a wide range of psychiatric conditions including, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD for adults and children. She has experience in a variety of specialties including, Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, as well as inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. She believes each person is unique and requires individualized treatment plans for optimal mental health. She is passionate about improving the mental health of her patients as well as enhancing their overall quality of life. When Alison is not working she is outside with her 2 dogs.
Chris Helton, LPC/MHSP
Chris Helton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider with over 15 years of experience working with mental health, trauma issues and abuse issues. He works with adolescent and adult clients using evidence based treatment models to ensure each person receives an individual plan of care. How can I help?
Patricia Proctor, LPC/MHSP
Trish is a Licensed Professional Counselor designated in Tennessee as a Mental Health Service Provider and Approved Supervisor. Her experience in the mental health and educational fields began in 1976. She has worked in multiple settings including both short-term and residential in-patient; community mental health; therapeutic foster care; elementary, middle, and high schools; and crisis response. In addition, she volunteered in disaster mental health with the American Red Cross and was privileged to respond to such events as Tropical Storm Debbie, Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy, and both the 2010 and 2011 tornadoes in Tennessee and Alabama.
Trish initially entered the mental health field as a music therapist and has had extensive training and experience in play therapy, art therapy, ABA therapy, and therapeutic massage. Her passions include helping those newly diagnosed with such “disorders” as autism spectrum, ADHD, PTSD, mood and psychotic issues, and anxiety both understand and learn to live with themselves and the world around them. One of her greatest joys is to be able to walk with those who are striving to find the answers then seek to be able to live their lives to the fullest and not need her anymore.
Trish holds Bachelors of Science degrees in Music Therapy and Music Education and Master’s degrees in Special Education and Community Counseling from Tennessee Tech and the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. She lives in Chattanooga with her husband David and their three cats and one dog. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with their eight grandchildren, singing with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera chorus, and watching her garden grow.
Vanessa Freeman, MD
Dr. Freeman grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and returned home to practice medicine. She received her Medical Degree from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and completed her General Psychiatry Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Freeman spent an additional year in Arkansas to subspecialize in Forensic Psychiatry. She is a Board Certified Psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. She has experience with children, adolescence, adults, and geriatrics, and she values both pharmacologic and therapeutic modalities for treatment. She is passionate about providing a thorough and individualized approach to her patients and is looking forward to building her practice.
Laila Sherrod, LCSW
Location: Knoxville.
Laila was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Tennessee in 2009 and her master’s degree in Social Work in 2011. Laila has worked with adolescents in foster care, residential treatment, and in school systems. She has also worked with men and women in our criminal justice system, as well as pregnant and postpartum women working to overcome substance abuse disorders. For the past three years, Laila has worked mostly with women overcoming perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as pregnancy loss and fertility treatments. She is a member of Postpartum Support International, an organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Laila enjoys using meditation and mindfulness in her practice.
Natalie Stamey, PsyD
Location: Brentwood, TN
Dr. Stamey is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of treating patients and helping individuals find the relaxation, peace and joy they have been searching for. It can be difficult to find a treatment provider, so it is important that you find the right match. Some of Dr. Stamey’s specialty areas include Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders, challenges, Self-esteem issues, Assertiveness, Victims of abuse, Identity issues, Social skills training, Identity, Intimacy issues, ADHD, and Dementia. Other areas include helping others adjust to aging, major illness, injury or changed abilities (physical and cognitive). During therapy sessions with Dr. Stamey, She will teach you ways of changing your thoughts which will impact your behaviors, and thus create a happier and more balanced life. This cognitive behavioral method of treatment will allow you to meet many of the goals that you have for yourself and your relationships and will help you to begin enjoying life again.
Carol Lucas, LCSW
Location: Bearden
Carol Lucas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in a variety of settings such as inpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, school based, and community mental health. She uses a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower you to deal with whatever you are facing, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, substance abuse, life changes, grief, loss, and executive skills deficits. Carol has a passion for seeing you grow in self-awareness and understanding as you collaboratively set goals to practice managing your thoughts, moods, and reactions for life improvement.