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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Mindful Wellness Center was founded to address psychological suffering through evidence-based mindfulness interventions. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, helping clients reduce emotional distress, clarify life purpose, and cultivate meaningful living. With over a decade of combined experience, our therapists provide tailored care for adults, teens, children, and families, integrating mindfulness practices into psychotherapy to foster resilience and emotional regulation.We maintain a welcoming environment prioritizing confidentiality and compassion, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Our services extend to corporate mindfulness training and clinical supervision for social workers, reflecting our commitment to advancing mental health care across diverse populations. By focusing on both individual and systemic well-being, we empower clients to navigate life's challenges with greater awareness and adaptability.
Services
Adult Individual Therapy
Teen Therapy
Child Therapy
Couples Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Groups
Individual Mindfulness Training
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- Our specialists have advanced training in evidence-based mindfulness therapies
- We offer age-specific programs for children, teens, and adults
- Therapists integrate mindfulness practices with traditional psychotherapy techniques
- Clinical supervision available for licensed social workers
- Comprehensive approach addressing both individual and family systems
Services
Adult Individual Therapy
Our adult individual therapy program focuses on reducing emotional suffering through customized treatment plans. Using evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, our specialists help clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. The service emphasizes mindfulness practices to improve emotional regulation and foster personal growth through one-on-one sessions.
Teen Therapy
Teen therapy addresses emotional and behavioral challenges during adolescence using mindfulness-based interventions. Our therapists help teens manage stress, social pressures, and family dynamics while developing emotional awareness. The program focuses on improving self-esteem and coping skills through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques tailored to each adolescent's specific needs.
Child Therapy
Child therapy services focus on developing emotional regulation skills and coping mechanisms for young clients. Our specialists use play therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address behavioral issues, trauma, and developmental challenges. The program includes parent training components to reinforce therapeutic progress in home environments through compassionate, age-specific interventions.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps partners improve communication and resolve relationship challenges using mindfulness-based approaches. Our therapists address issues like infidelity, intimacy concerns, and conflict patterns through structured sessions. The service focuses on building emotional connection and developing collaborative problem-solving skills to strengthen relationships across different life stages.
Mindfulness-Based Groups
Mindfulness-based group programs offer structured training in mindfulness practices for mental wellness. Participants learn evidence-based techniques to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and improve emotional regulation. The group format fosters peer support while teaching practical skills for daily application through guided sessions led by experienced mindfulness instructors.
People
Joanna Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor
Joanna Peck specializes in mindfulness-based interventions for adult clients, combining traditional therapy with mindfulness practices to address anxiety and life transitions. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized coping strategies for emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Laura West
Licensed Master Social Worker
Laura West provides therapeutic services using mindfulness approaches to help clients navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. Her practice focuses on creating safe spaces for clients to explore personal growth while integrating mindfulness techniques that promote emotional regulation and self-awareness in therapeutic settings.
Leslie Pignataro
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Leslie Pignataro oversees therapeutic programming and ensures evidence-based practices across all services. With expertise in mindfulness integration, she develops treatment protocols that combine traditional therapy methods with mindfulness training to enhance client outcomes through comprehensive, research-supported approaches.
Bethany Genrich-Loveday
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bethany Genrich-Loveday provides clinical supervision and therapeutic services, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches for mental health treatment. With approval from the Tennessee Board of Social Workers, she supervises licensed master social workers while maintaining a practice focused on evidence-based mindfulness interventions for diverse client populations.
Jamie Chard-Karowick
Yoga Facilitator
Jamie Chard-Karowick leads mindfulness training sessions integrating yoga practices to enhance emotional well-being. Her approach combines physical movement with mindfulness techniques to help clients develop greater body awareness and stress management capabilities through holistic wellness programming.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in mindfulness-based therapies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrating these approaches with traditional counseling methods to address various mental health concerns across different life stages.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment by calling us at 865-407-0071 or completing our online contact form. Our administrative team will respond promptly to coordinate your first session.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can offer documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please contact our office for specific billing details and payment arrangements.
What services are available for families?
We offer family therapy sessions addressing communication challenges and behavioral issues, along with parent training components to support consistent therapeutic approaches across home environments for children and teens.
Are telehealth options available?
We follow current regulations for telehealth services. Please inquire about our current virtual therapy availability and technical requirements for remote sessions during your initial contact.
Do you provide supervision for social workers?
Yes, our Clinical Director offers supervision approved by the Tennessee Board of Social Workers for Licensed Master Social Workers pursuing clinical certification through structured, experience-based training programs.
