Psychotherapy & Forensic Services Staff
Shannon Brown, LCSw
Shannon Brown is a therapist who is devoted to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ people living in Tennessee, as well as non-LGBTQ+ people.
She focuses on increasing every person's sense of empowerment & self-determination, providing advocacy to minimize barriers for change & growth, & educating all clients & family/community members. Shannon provides therapy for adults, couples & families.
Shannon holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University, is an Irene Sogg Gross Humanitarian Service award recipient (2007), is a Professional Achievement in Direct Practice award recipient (2018) & was inducted as an honored Member of the Hall of Achievement (2018).
Shannon Brown is scheduling private pay clients only at this time due to unavailable spots for those using insurance. Appointments are in person or video.
Private Pay $150.00 - negotiable depending on circumstances
Call or text: (865) 309-5427
Emma Pecoraro, LMSW
Emma has six years of experience working in the mental health field and is passionate about
creating a safe, welcoming space where children and teens can feel comfortable being themselves. She believes that healing begins with feeling seen and understood, and she strives to build genuine, trusting relationships with every client she works with.
Emma takes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, supporting both the mind and body in the healing process. She often uses body-based and sensory techniques to help clients release emotions and experiences that can be hard to put into words. With children and teens, Emma incorporates expressive arts and play therapy, creative and engaging tools that help
young people explore their feelings, build emotional awareness, and discover their own strengths.
Above all, Emma’s goal is to help her clients grow in confidence, self-understanding, and resilience, while feeling supported every step of the way.
Emma accepts private pay at a rate of $100/session. Appointments are in-person for minors.
To schedule an appointment:
call or text (865) 224-6005 or email emma@safewholehappytherapy.com
Susan Baxter, LPC-T
SUSAN IS NOT TAKING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME
Susan is a native Maryvillian. She is familiar with the stigma related to mental health. Susan is an avid advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She believes that EVERYONE deserves the chance to life their authentic life. Susan strives to create a safe and welcoming environment.
She has been working in social services and mental health for over 10 years. Susan has experience in numerous areas of mental health and has taught classes in collaboration with DCS on parenting, alcohol and drug education, non-offender parenting anger management, and relapse prevention. She has worked as a therapist with substance abuse, mental health and adult residential services. She likes to bring a creative balance to her work, incorporating creativity through her individual and group sessions.
Susan is not accepting clients at this time.
To schedule an appointment:
call or text (865) 210-8222 or email susan@safewholehappytherapy.com
ETTRICK
Ettrick joined Psychotherapy & Forensic Services in March 2020.
He loves to assist with the therapeutic process by sitting with you in the waiting area, walking with you into your therapy session, sitting in your lap, howling to let you know he's missed you, putting a foot on you if you need some comfort, showing you happiness to let you know that you're important, & sleeping close by in case you need him.
He is very mindful of noises and does his very best to remain quiet so people can concentrate. If he notices you need to feel protected, sometimes he will bark to let you know he is keeping you safe and scaring away any danger you may feel.
He knows some important commands, like "Sit!" "Stay!" and "Boundaries!" He knows some other important commands too because he's very smart.
Ettrick believes that love, kindness, respect, patience, and safety are the most important...unless there's a treat close by. In those cases, treats are the most important.
Ettrick says, "I have an imperfect smile & I love that about myself. When I was a baby, people thought it was a flaw and they didn't want me. People said I was ugly. But what people thought were imperfections, are my best qualities. I learned this about myself and because of this, I'm very happy."