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Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Connie Ward, Therapist

License: LPC-MHSP

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 6-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Connie Ward, LPC/MHSP

Connie Ward, LPC/MHSP

Connie Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee. Connie welcomes challenges in her work with clients, and values every unique perspective offered through the process of counseling. After completing her Master’s degree at Lincoln Memorial University, she worked within community service agencies, local court systems, in residential settings, and in crisis management. Connie has been in the field of counseling and social services for over 20 years. She has worked with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, and families. Connie helps her clients address their symptoms of anxiety and depression, substance abuse issues, grief and loss counseling, life skills development, stress-reduction, and anger management. Connie expresses empathy with those she serves. She herself has experienced a variety of challenging life experiences, so she knows what this can be like. In her free time, Connie enjoys painting, woodworking, and watching old movies. Connie possesses the ability to offer a variety of clinical interventions that are evidence-based and client-focused. She commonly works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy frameworks, and has a growing affinity for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Her approach to counseling is geared towards meeting you where you are, in order to address your unique circumstances. Connie looks forward to working with you to help you achieve your counseling goals. Connie possesses the belief that, “overcoming struggles and reaching success is not only possible, but a right that everyone should have.”

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Behavior Issues
  • Couple's Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Later Life Transitions
  • Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
  • Midlife Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain Management
  • Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
  • PTSD/Trauma
  • School Avoidance
  • Sleep Disorders/Insomnia

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Carelon (Beacon)
  • Centivo
  • Evernorth (Cigna)
  • Humana
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • MultiPlan (PHCS)
  • Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Sana Benefits
  • Tricare East (Humana Military)

Interventions

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Faith-Based Treatment
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Parenting Skills

Languages

  • English

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Connie Ward. You can also call 865-281-1408 to have someone assist you.

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