Find a therapist in Knoxville, TN — covered by insurance

Start by identifying your goals for therapy and the type of support you're looking for — whether that's help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or something else. On Headway, you can filter by specialty, insurance, and session format to see providers who match your preferences. Every provider listed is accepting new patients, and you can review detailed bios to learn about their approach, experience, and style. Many providers also offer a free phone consultation so you can see if it's a good fit before committing. All providers on Headway are fully licensed, including talk therapists (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, psychologist) and medication management providers (psychiatrists and nurse practitioners).

The cost of therapy in Knoxville varies based on your insurance plan, provider, and session type. Without insurance, therapy sessions in Tennessee can be expensive. Using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower what you pay out of pocket, and many patients on Headway pay as low as $0 per visit. When you enter your insurance details on Headway, your coverage is verified and you'll see an estimated session cost before you book.

Yes. Most insurance plans today include some coverage for mental health care. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford, and many Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to check whether your plan is supported and see which providers are in-network for your specific coverage.

Yes. Many providers on Headway offer virtual sessions in addition to in-person appointments. Virtual visits may be covered by insurance, depending on your plan. When browsing providers on Headway, you can see whether they offer virtual sessions, in-person sessions, or both, and book the format that works for you.

Providers in Knoxville offer a range of therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and many others. Some providers specialize in specific areas like trauma-informed care, couples therapy, or family therapy. On Headway, you can browse provider bios to learn about their training, therapeutic style, and the types of concerns they work with most often.

"Therapist" and "counselor" are general terms for licensed professionals who provide talk therapy for mental health concerns. Their specific titles (such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) reflect differences in training and licensure. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes provide therapy. On Headway, you can find both therapists and psychiatrists, and filter by provider type based on the kind of care you're looking for.