

In Knoxville, grief and loss support is available through Headway's network of 681 compassionate providers skilled in trauma-informed therapy. From grieving a parent or partner to navigating unresolved grief, our therapists use proven modalities to help you cope with death and loss. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break—whether it’s addiction, codependency, or depression? You may feel overwhelmed, drained, or constantly putting others first while losing yourself in the process. I work with teens and adults across Tennessee who are navigating addiction, relationship patterns, and depression. Together, we create a supportive space where you can understand what’s driving these patterns and begin building a healthier, more balanced life.
In this space, you get to decide. I will walk through this stage of change with you. I have worked in community mental health, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient settings. I graduated from Lipscomb University with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Addictions Counseling.
Dr. Deborah DeFrieze
Dr. in Education
Master's degree in social work
Social Work and Licensed Massage Therapist for 15 years
Missionary in Africa for 18 months
Public Education for 33 years
Regular and Special Education Teacher
Assistant Principal
Principal
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As a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe your mental health is priority to a peaceful life. I have 5 years of experience since graduating at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. While I have the most experience in substance abuse counseling, I am also well versed with depression, anxiety and more.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, I believe everyone's mental health journey is unique and important. I appreciate getting to know what brings someone to therapy and how to become the most successful version of themselves. I have been practicing since 2021 and enjoy working with older adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating lifestyle changes or life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying a burden that seems too heavy to manage on your own. You may be struggling with grief, relationship challenges, trauma, stress, or emotions that leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. During difficult seasons, it can be hard to know where to start or even believe things can improve. Therapy offers a space to process what you are experiencing, gain clarity, and begin moving forward one step at a time.


Headway makes it easy to find a therapist who can support you through loss — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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