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Dr. Marci Breedlove

Psychologist(she/her)
25 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Everyone wants to be themselves, to be “seen,” and to be valued for their uniqueness. We’re wired to need safe and affirming relationships and connection with others. When we’re struggling, it’s usually because something has gotten in the way of these things - not because we’re somehow "defective" or "flawed." I value authenticity, and strive to help clients feel and honor emotions that may seem “wrong" or unacceptable.

I've worked extensively with college students, survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, adults with ADHD and autism, couples, gender nonconforming individuals, and individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.

My approach to therapy

I tailor therapy according to your needs, but draw significantly from humanistic, emotion-focused, experiential, feminist, and interpersonal approaches. It's always OK to talk about how you feel the process is going!

I'm a licensed psychologist who began my career as a clinical social worker. I see myself as not only a therapist, but also an advocate. I work to provide an LGBTQIA-affirming and anti-racist space that feels welcoming and safe. If you need an ally who sees the best in you – exactly as you are - I would be honored to work with you.

What you can expect from me

Although structure and plans are important, life often seems to have its own agenda. I’m OK with that! You get to be the one to decide when we need to switch gears, change direction, or revamp entirely. For your first visit, we'll talk about what's been happening, what you'd like to be different, and how you'll know when you've gotten there.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Georgia
  • License type
    Psychologist (Tennessee)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Experiential, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema, Humanistic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Gestalt, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4008 Sutherland Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37919