Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Knoxville, TN

I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, divorce recovery, complicated family dynamics, and challenging or painful relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and used to “holding it together”—but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite shift.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, talked at, or like therapy just didn’t “click,” we’ll move at a pace and in a way that actually fits you. I attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe and graduated in 1996 with my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.

I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist licensed in TN and MI and I offer a wide range of services including therapy and treatment for Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, PTSD and ADHD. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania and am a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and have 26 years of experience. I have worked in Inpatient and outpatient services having served patients in CMHC, and I am currently in Outpatient Private Practice.

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.

I’m a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, individualized medication management for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your mind isn’t working the way you want it to. I specialize in mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, anxiety and PTSD across the lifespan

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

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 5 and up, teens and young adults. I specialize in working with people who are neurodivergent, who feel they don’t fit in, who struggle with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem.

I graduated with my Masters from Lipscomb University in 2020. I help children, teens, and adults who feel unheard or out of place.

Hi, I’m Anna. I believe mental health is one of the most universal—and most human—experiences we share. Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel grounded, confident, and at peace. My passion for this work comes from seeing how transformative therapy can be when people are given the space and support to truly understand themselves.

With over five years of experience in the treatment field, including three years as a Clinical Director, I specialize in substance use, acute mental health, and life transitions. I work with adults navigating stress, uncertainty, and major turning points, helping them gain insight and move toward stability and self-awareness.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the business world, which taught me the value of clear communication, structure, and solution-oriented thinking. I bring those same principles into therapy—blending empathy with practicality to help you take achievable steps toward a life that feels more stable and fulfilling.