Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Alexis Murty, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Alexis Murty, BS
Specializes In:
Alexis Murty, an LPC (temp) at LifeStance Health in Tennessee, is dedicated to helping clients achieve their mental health goals through a compassionate and strengths-based approach. She earned her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Tennessee. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Tennessee with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She specializes in treating individuals across a wide range of ages, from young adults to seniors, using person-centered therapy combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques. Alexis understands the complex relationship between substance use disorders and other mental health conditions, and she draws from her extensive experience in a recovery facility to offer clients a wealth of resources, interventions, and coping strategies.
Alexis is particularly passionate about working with dual-diagnosis clients. Her empathetic approach is grounded in the belief that every client deserves unconditional positive regard, and she is committed to helping them navigate their mental health journey with tailored support and guidance. Beyond her primary specialties, Alexis is skilled in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, and life transitions.
She also has experience working with individuals dealing with eating disorders, gender identity concerns, and developmental disabilities. By integrating a person-centered perspective with existential and psychoeducational elements, Alexis offers a holistic approach to therapy that is both supportive and empowering.
In her personal time, Alexis enjoys oil painting, camping, listening to music, and journaling, all of which help her maintain a balanced and creative lifestyle.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Ability status
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
- Spanish
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Alexis Murty. You can also call 865-345-4557 to have someone assist you.
Alexis Murty generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 865-345-4557 to find out Alexis Murty's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Alexis Murty:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 865-345-4557 to see how we can help.
Alexis Murty is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Alexis Murty works at:
Yes, Alexis Murty does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Alexis Murty is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Spanish