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Brian Gregory is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in supporting adults with concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and stress. Brian was inspired to become a counselor while working as a minister in a small rural community and seeing the limited resources available to people needing mental health assistance. He enjoys hiking, woodworking, music, and exercising.
Brian has a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques depending on client needs.
Brian strives to meet clients where they are and join them with empathy and compassion in a safe environment where they can move at their own pace. If you are ready to work together toward better mental health, schedule an appointment with Brian today!
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Connection, validation, instruction, and processing are pivotal needs in any circumstance that life throws our way....
Connection, validation, instruction, and processing are pivotal needs in any circumstance that life throws our way.
Krystal Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of populations including, children and youth, geriatric, crisis management, substance use and general mental health. Krystal received her Masters in Social Work from East Tennessee State University. She participated in an intensive training in trauma focused CBT and DBT for her first two years as a therapist and this has shaped her therapeutic path.
Here are some words from Krystal herself:
I am a trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapist with a focus on using interventions for somatic recovery and cognitive reframing.
I treat the following disorders:
Trauma and stress related disorders such as CPTSD, PTSD, Adjustment, OCD, Social Phobia, General Anxiety, Stress Management
Mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar.
Crisis Care Management including Borderline Personality Disorder, Suicidality, self harm, and existential crisis
ADHD, grief, women's health, outpatient substance abuse disorder, insomnia (behavioral interventions), emotion regulation, and self esteem
I am NOT trained in couples or family counseling, eating disorders, autism or gender dysphoria
I operate out of the following modalities and theories: CBT, DBT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Behavioral Interventions, client centered approach, Polyvagal theory, Trauma informed care (Cognitive Processing and Internal Family Systems).
I am also aware that not everyone is seeking OR in need of a specific intervention type of therapy. Sometimes we are looking for a place to be heard and a place to work through our own thoughts. I can provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can work on identifying triggers for the current ailment, uncovering root cause, provide a validating listening environment, and refer to other professions to help with your individual healing journey. (psychiatry, psych NP, nutritionist, medical PCP, holistic health practitioners, case management or other community resources such as AA, NA, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters etc.)
As a woman who has experienced counseling of her own prior to becoming educated in the field, I understand how important out for h...
As a woman who has experienced counseling of her own prior to becoming educated in the field, I understand how important out for help is.
Danielle Drew is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee. She has years of experience working with clients as young as 4 and as old as 65. Danielle specializes in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment-related issues, PTSD, personality disorders, relationships and marital issues, gender dysphoria- or identity-related issues, grief, and more.
Danielle completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Austin Peay State University. Danielle utilizes an integrative treatment approach to match her client's needs, but she mostly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-based (AT) theories to guide her sessions.This, coupled with her professional experience and compassion for helping others, enables her to provide a safe space for her clients and to not feel alone in their journey.
Danielle is confident that she can help you work through the mental health concerns or conditions you might be experiencing. She also congratulates you for having the courage to take the first step toward reaching out. If you are ready to work together with Danielle, schedule an appointment with her today!
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Internet addiction counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to address and alleviate problematic or compulsive internet usage. It offers individuals a structured and supportive setting to delve into the root causes of their excessive online behaviors, which may encompass activities like social media and gaming.
Internet addiction therapists at Thriveworks in Knoxville, TN collaborate with you to identify and alter thought patterns and behaviors that drive your dependence, often employing cognitive behavioral techniques. The primary objective of this counseling is to assist you in regaining control over your internet use, establishing healthier online habits, and addressing any underlying emotional or psychological issues, ultimately fostering a more balanced relationship with the digital world and enhancing overall well-being.
Thriveworks internet addiction counseling in Knoxville is conducted both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of internet addiction counseling can differ depending on the person’s particular requirements and the seriousness of their addiction. Typically, this form of counseling includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months. The precise number of sessions and overall therapy duration are determined through discussions with the counselor.
More and more, people are struggling to regulate their Internet use. Internet and computer addiction are increasingly causing trouble and disrupting people’s lives. With so much access, it can be difficult to keep the Internet a servant—not a master. And yet, there are effective treatments for Internet addiction. Just like other behavioral addictions (like gambling or shopping), Internet can change an individual’s brain, and treatments work to rebalance the brain.
Thriveworks Knoxville offers appointments for Internet addiction. We are seeing more and more clients who compulsively go online, and therapy has been a part of their treatment plan to regain control. Reach out today for help.
The idea that someone could be addicted to the Internet was first suggested by Dr. Ivan Goldberg in 1995. The idea was received as a joke, but as more and more mental health professionals study how people use the Internet compulsively, the condition is no longer seen as a joke but as a serious mental health problem.
By 1998, Dr. Kimberly S. Young had developed criteria for recognizing Internet addiction. An individual who exhibits five of the following symptoms, they may have an addiction to the Internet:
Dr. Young also outlined several ways to use the Internet compulsively that can be considered subcategories of Internet addiction:
The signs that someone has an Internet addiction are very similar to the signs for any addiction. There can be emotional and physical symptoms.
Emotional signs that someone may be using the Internet compulsively include:
Physical signs that someone may be using the Internet compulsively include:
There are in-patient facilities dedicated exclusively to treating teens and adults who use the Internet compulsively; however, not everyone needs in-patient care and not everyone can afford in-patient care. Thriveworks Knoxville offers treatment for Internet addiction. Our therapists have worked with many clients who were struggling with their Internet use. We offer holistic treatment. Each client receives a personalized treatment plan that may include Cognitive Behavior Therapy—a form of treatment that explores negative, untrue thought patterns that fuel the addiction and replace them with positive, true thought patterns. Our therapists are dedicated to giving each client personalized care.
Are you ready to get started? When you contact our office, know that a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and new clients often meet with their counselor within the same week of their call to schedule an appointment. However, we do not keep a waitlist. Our goal is to get our clients the help they need as they need it. We also work with many insurance companies and accept a variety of plans. Let’s work together to fight Internet addiction. Call today.
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