Find a Therapist in Maryville, TN

If you are feeling exhausted from carrying the weight of severe depression, intrusive thoughts, or relentless anxiety, and you feel like you have tried every medication and therapy without relief, I want you to know that you're not alone. Perhaps you are battling the exhausting cycles of obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide, or wondering if you will ever find a treatment that actually works for your depression. There is hope, even when you feel like you have run out of options. When you work with me, you are partnering with a specialist who understands the complex, high-stakes nature of severe mental health struggles. My background in intensive care unit (ICU) nursing means I am uniquely equipped to navigate crisis, manage complex conditions, and offer cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions. I specialize in treating OCD, suicidal ideation, and treatment-resistant depression using a highly personalized approach. Our process goes beyond traditional medication management. Together, we will integrate targeted psychotherapy strategies and explore advanced, rapid-acting options like Spravato® (esketamine) to help interrupt the cycle of despair. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can confront your deepest fears and work collaboratively toward relief. My ultimate goal is to help you regain control of your mind and your life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, or a chronic health issue? Within a caring, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic environment, I will work with you to resolve your difficulties, encourage personal growth, and improve your physical and mental well-being. Leveraging my expertise as a Health Psychologist, I employ established therapeutic approaches to address the psychological aspects associated with various mental and physical conditions. My treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone can heal and thrive, even amidst the most formidable circumstances. Whether you're grappling with profound emotional distress, feeling overwhelmed, or navigating a health condition, my commitment is to guide you through the challenges toward a path of growth and resilience. Our initial sessions will focus on establishing a collaborative relationship and pinpointing your treatment objectives. While nurturing our connection, I will integrate evidence-based treatments tailored to your concerns. Specializing in health psychology, I emphasize fostering mental and physical healing through psychological therapy. Together, let's work to manifest a more fulfilling and healthy life.

Seeking a therapist is probably not what you felt like doing when you woke up this morning. And yet, who wants to feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused or in some form of "pain" for longer than is necessary? Fortunately, it is most definitely possible to partner with a respectful and competent therapist to sort out and work through difficult situations or complex problems. It is okay if you do not know exactly where to start. The therapy process can be structured in such a way that you get a chance to review all the areas of your life that may be affecting your situation, while we develop a mutually agreed upon plan for addressing your concerns. All throughout, you get to decide which processes - and what pace - works best for you. I have been a counselor for over 33 years now and have worked in a variety of settings. I find it most effective to integrate different strategies in a way that "fits" with your personal style and unique needs. These approaches include working with thoughts, feelings, physical body sensations, actions, and the connections between these areas. We can work very "practically" or we can blend in creative expressive techniques as well. Whatever is most comfortable or useful to you!

I am Rebecca, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the founder of Rooted Paths Counseling PLLC. I hold a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. Life’s transitions and emotional hurdles can sometimes make families feel ungrounded. My passion is helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate these storms and find steady ground. I provide a safe, calm, and nurturing space, offering families a true “breath of fresh air” as we work together to plant the seeds for long-term healing and emotional growth. My Approach I believe therapy should be systemic, collaborative, and tailored to the unique developmental needs of your child and family. I draw from proven, evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients build practical, real-world tools. My practice integrates: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Helping children and teens identify, understand, and gently reframe thought patterns and behaviors. mindfulness-based practices: Teaching accessible grounding and emotional regulation techniques to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions. Parent coaching and behavioral support: Partnering closely with parents to provide actionable strategies that restore peace and consistency in the home environment. Specialties Emotional regulation for children and teens Behavioral challenges and coping skills Parent coaching and family system support Anxiety, stress, and life transitions

I specialize in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and couple issues. I also work with clients who struggle with self-esteem, self-confidence, imposter syndrome, divorce, stress, and anger. If you would like to read my client testimonials or get more information about the services I provide, please click the link to visit. You can also view videos that I post to YouTube about my approach and philosophy in working with clients.

If you're here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply tired of carrying things alone. Maybe life feels heavier than it should, or you're longing for a sense of clarity and ease that seems just out of reach. I see you, and I’m glad you’ve taken this step. I’m Michelle, and my approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply respectful of where you are right now. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen and safe—free to share without judgment. In our work together, I’ll meet you exactly where you are, listening closely and offering the steady support you need to explore what’s weighing on you. We’ll move at your pace. Sometimes that means sitting quietly with difficult feelings; other times it means uncovering new insights or building practical ways to feel stronger day by day. My role is to walk alongside you—offering warmth, understanding, and gentle guidance as you reconnect with your own wisdom and resilience. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. You just have to show up as you are. I’ll be here, ready to help you find your way forward.

I am a licensed psychologist serving the Tri-Cities, TN area in person and via telehealth. I pull from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including interpersonal process, insight-oriented, and cognitive-behavioral. I believe that the focus of therapy is the achievement of insight and both intra- and inter- personal growth. This means different things to different people and families, so I actively involve you in the direction of your therapy and will check in often to make sure your needs are being met. Goodness-of-fit in the therapeutic relationship is very important, so there is no charge for the initial telephone consultation.

My approach to therapy starts with meeting you where you are. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, not a clinical interrogation. You deserve a place where you do not have to perform, stay composed, or protect everyone else. Therapy can be a private space to speak honestly without worrying about being judged. I work with people who are used to carrying a lot: first responders, veterans, nurses, veterinary professionals, healthcare workers, helping professionals, and others in high-pressure roles. Many of the people I work with are still functioning on the outside, but inside they may feel exhausted, anxious, numb, irritable, disconnected, burned out, or unsure how much longer they can keep pushing through. In our work together, we will focus on understanding what you are carrying and what it is costing you. That may include reducing the impact of stress and painful thoughts, building practical coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, processing trauma or grief, reconnecting with your values, and making changes that feel realistic for your life. I do not believe therapy should be vague. You should have a sense of what we are working on and why it matters. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT), a trauma emergency room (ER) and intensive care unit (ICU) nurse in Los Angeles, spent years in veterinary medicine, and served as a combat veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Those experiences shape how I sit with people. I understand that some roles change how you see the world, how much you carry, and how difficult it can be to say certain things out loud. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), but I do not believe therapy should feel like a script. We will look at what is happening in your life, what has shaped you, what is helping, and what is no longer working. If you are carrying trauma, moral injury, grief, burnout, relationship strain, or the weight of always having to function, we will move at a pace that respects your safety, privacy, and trust. I ask questions, I listen carefully, and I will be honest about what I notice. I may gently challenge you when I think it could help, but I will not talk over you or treat you like a diagnosis. I take privacy, boundaries, and ethical care seriously, and I work to create a space where you can be honest without feeling like you have to edit every word. For telehealth clients, you may occasionally see one of my four cats make a brief appearance. I like to call them my unofficial therapy assistants, although they are independent contractors and decide for themselves when they feel like helping. If you have ever felt like you needed to translate yourself before a clinician could understand you, I want to offer something different. With me, no translation is needed.

I understand counseling as a process that helps people grow into fuller, deeper, and healthier ways of engaging with themselves and the world they live in. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families through depression, anxiety, and significant life changes. I am especially passionate about issues that impact women and LGBTQ+ folks, and strive to find points of connection with all my clients. I am experienced in multiple therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, narrative therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I love learning how people make sense of their experiences, and want to empower diverse individuals to meet their own, unique goals.

You are here looking at my site, and you are "IDEAL", you are here for a reason. In this moment, you are being impacted by some challenge, and seeking help. At Tranquility Counseling, we are here to do just that, help you over-come the pain, work through the anxiety, depression, the chaos, the darkness, rebuild the relationship, help you identify the answers. We are here to help you find, what is missing, heal what you feel is broken, and to develop the coping skills to gain the resiliency to get through the day. Call now for a free consult so we can begin your journey to wellness. Darleena Cozzo LPC MHSP NCC Person Centered Online Counseling at the convenience of your home, customized to your specific needs. My approach as a therapist is as an empathetic guide, helping you foster healing, growth and transformation. I work with you as a whole person, including mind, body, soul. I invite you to journey to wellness at Tranquility Counseling, where together we will explore and resolve the challenges, pain or stressors that are keeping you from moving toward the whole balanced self and achieving the amazing vibrant life that you desire and were meant to live.