Here are some mental health counselors, programs, and resources that are available in our community. Some are in-person and some are virtual or self-paced programs. Most come with a cost, but some have a sliding scale option. A few programs are completely free. Some offer individual counseling and some offer couples and family counseling. Many of the counselors and programs listed here are not specifically Catholic. However, all the programs listed below include providers who profess many of our Christian values.
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee - currently has two counselors in Knoxville, who can do virtual meetings (tele-health): Fr. Michael Maples, and Sr. Lakshime. They charge on a sliding scale.
https://ccetn.org/counseling-
Wise Mind Collective - Christian-based counseling for individual adults age 18+, located on Lindsay St. just around the corner from the Basilica. Pricing is by the hour for as often as needed (some on a sliding scale). This counselor, Adeline Voss, is understanding and supportive of Catholic teaching. Adeline Voss, MA, NCC
https://www.
New Beginnings Counseling Center - Serving individuals, couples, and families, all of the counselors at New Beginnings Counseling Center are Christians (no Catholics). Located in Hixson next to Northgate Mall.
https://www.nbccchattanooga.
Roots Counseling Center - Christian-based in-person counseling for individuals age 3 and up, couples, and families, with locations in Red Bank and East Brainerd. Recommended by one of our Catholic parishioners who is a psychologist. (There are no Catholic providers in this practice currently.) A particular referral is Tyler Clemmons, LCSW.
https://www.rootscounselingcenter.com/
My Counselor Faith-Based Online Therapy - Christian counselors who do individual, couples, and family counseling with different pricing options.
https://mycounselor.online/
Courage International is a Catholic apostolate that helps men and women who experience same-sex attractions to strive for chastity. Encourage is the counterpart apostolate for family and friends of people who identify as LGBTQ, who are looking for help to keep the faith and keep their family bonds intact.