Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Caroline Russe, Therapist

Caroline Russe, LCSW, helps individuals across Tennessee navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She supports teens, young adults, adults, and seniors in managing emotional distress, developing healthier coping skills, and building resilience. Caroline provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while feeling heard and supported. Caroline specializes in treating trauma, mood, and stress-related disorders using proven therapeutic techniques to help patients gain confidence and stability. Drawing on her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she helps clients address intrusive thoughts, regulate emotions, and heal from past experiences. Her person-centered approach ensures each client receives individualized care tailored to their goals and values. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitals, those navigating court-ordered treatment, and clients seeking support with disability-related challenges. Caroline understands the unique emotional and logistical hurdles that accompany these transitions and provides structured, compassionate therapy to help clients regain independence and stability while rebuilding trust in themselves and others. Caroline works extensively with members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and military veterans, honoring their diverse experiences and identities. She integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her sessions to encourage self-acceptance, improve distress tolerance, and foster personal growth. Clients can expect a collaborative, empowering experience that prioritizes long-term wellness and self-understanding. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Caroline enjoys spending time with her family, chasing her dog, watching movies, swimming, and connecting with friends. She is passionate about lifelong learning and growth—both personally and professionally.

Caroline proudly serves patients throughout Tennessee.