Providing excellence through integrative & evidence-based therapy
We are Knoxville’s modern and progressive counseling provider focused on empowering you to reach your goals and improve your life in meaningful ways. Knox Therapy Center, based in Knoxville, TN specializes in counseling and mental health services provided by our experienced therapists. We offer a variety of therapeutic services including individual, family, relationship counseling, and child/adolescent therapy to meet the needs of you, your family, or your loved ones. Knox Therapy Center’s team of mental health therapists work side by side with you, as part of your team, to get you on track and in tune with your healthiest and happiest self.
Our highly qualified therapists are experienced in working with anxiety related issues, depression, trauma (PTSD), relational issues, family therapy, child and adolescent issues, mood disorders, and other mental health needs. We employ a variety of evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and more. We understand with each person or family we work with that everyone has shared and unique needs. We specialize in providing high quality care and respect while helping people build resilience and make lasting change.
Please Note: Our therapists currently accepting new clients are self pay only. Session costs can range depending on therapist. Please reach out to us at admin@knoxtherapycenter.com or you can reach out to our therapists individually from their pages.
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Counseling Services:
Our Knoxville Therapists
Our experienced mental health clinicians have advanced training in individual therapy, family therapy, adolescent therapy, trauma therapy, ADHD, suicide risk assessment, EMDR, and more.

Lauren Thomas, LCSW, TCTSY-F
Provides individual therapy for adults & EMDR. Accepts self pay clients.

Joe Mixon, LMFT(t)
Provides individual, child & adolescent therapy, and EMDR. Accepts self pay clients.

Sarah Bruck, LCSW, RYT
Provides individual therapy & EMDR. Accepts self pay clients, UHC, & Optum. Not Accepting New Clients.

Michele Aguilar, MSW
Provides individual and couples therapy. Accepts self pay clients.

Dr. Phil Rountree, MD, PsyD, MP
Provides individual therapy via telehealth. Accepts self pay clients.

Our Services
Individual Therapy
Helping you undergo a process of change in which you learn new coping skills and achieve understanding, acceptance, healing and growth.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a widely researched treatment that helps people heal.
Couples Counseling
All types of relationships come with unique struggles, having a good strong foundation and understanding of your needs is crucial.
Child and Family Therapy
Help your child succeed by overcoming mental, emotional and behavioral challenges and make your family life less stressful and more fulfilling.
TCTSY
Trauma Certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based adjunctive treatment for complex, developmental trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD.
Play Therapy Techniques
Play therapy techniques utilize play, children's natural medium of expression, to help them express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words.
Located in Knoxville, TN. or via Telehealth