Shannon Brown is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Founder & Owner of Psychotherapy & Forensic Services, LLC (2014) in Maryville, Tennessee. She/x is a therapist who is devoted to providing a safe space for people living in Maryville and all of Tennessee.
She/x 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 children, teenagers, 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 is additionally specialized in working with:
Shannon employs a variety of interventions including: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness Based Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Solution-Focused Therapy. She/x has almost two decades of experience working with vulnerable & oppressed people, including women & children, victims of violence, LGBTQ+ individuals and families, homeless individuals, & impoverished & isolated Appalachian Americans.
For an appointment, please call or text 865-309-5427 or email shannon@safewholehappytherapy.com
Eden was raised in Maryville and is familiar with what it means to grow up and live in a rural county as an LGBTQ+ person. Her background and experiences are in crisis work and crisis management, which includes a sensitivity for the stressful processes of hospitalization. Because of their crisis work, they have an extensive knowledge of local resources that can be helpful for people who feel lost and alone.
Eden focuses on helping clients achieve clarity of problems and/or issues, regain stability, and achieve personal happiness. They have compassion for all people and because of this, they are dedicated to providing a welcoming space that is aesthetically and emotionally pleasing and relaxing. Eden’s therapeutic style is frequently described as warm, creative, compassionate, and down-to-earth, with a lightness that helps people to feel at ease.
Eden works with pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, and adults and utilizes the following interventions and theoretical frameworks: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, Attachment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eclectic, Expressive Arts Therapy, Strengths Based, Interpersonal, Trauma Focused, and Systems Theory.
On the weekends you may find them catching a weird movie, a local band’s set, or painting little comics with their cat.
Eden writes letters for gender-affirming and non-binary-affirming medical interventions. They are kink, polyamory/non-monogamy, and sex-worker safe.
Shannon Brown is their clinical supervisor.
Eden's rate is *$80.00 - $100.00 per session. For an appointment, please call or text (865) 224-6005 or email eden@safewholehappytherapy.com.
*Sliding scale based on financial need
Laila Sherrod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the Knoxville area for over 10 years She has worked with adolescents and adults experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, gender, non-binary and/or sexuality dysphoria, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and life transitions.
She is a member of Postpartum Support International, an organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes women experience during pregnancy and postpartum.
Laila believes therapy is like other important relationships – it is often based on trust and the willingness to be open and honest. She will help guide you through challenging times in life while validating your experience and empowering you to make changes when necessary. Laila enjoys using meditation and mindfulness in her practice as requested by clients.
She is LGBTQ+ affirming and believes it is critical to provide a safe space for everyone . Laila is currently accepting clients ages 12+ for both in-person sessions and telehealth.
Laila's rate is $135.00 per session. For an appointment, please call or text (865) 210-8669 or email laila@safewholehappytherapy.com
Ettrick (He/him)
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.
His favorite toys squeak & he loves to play.
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."
Effective therapy calls for thoughtful approaches to suit your specific needs. We provide safe therapists who individualize your care. Each of us strives to help our clients feel empowered & whole. Our therapists are compassionate, knowledgeable & well-trained regarding ethical practice standards, evidence-based interventions & advocacy efforts. We maintain memberships with professional organizations that provide up-to-date trainings & promote safe practices for work with our LGBTQIAP & diverse communities. We help our clients find their way to living a happy life.
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We serve clients living in Maryville & all of Tennessee. Our therapists have experience working with children, teens, adults, families, & couples regarding a variety of needs: Trauma/PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression & mood disorders, LGBTQ+ & ethnicity-related issues & oppression, relationships, identity, employment-related issues, grief & loss, behavioral issues, personality issues, family conflict, impulse control, adult criminal justice issues, Covid-19 & isolation-related issues, stress management, & chronic illness.
We have over a decade of experience with helping LGBTQ+ individuals achieve their goals.
We tailor fit interventions to meet each individual person's needs. Each of us have pursued additional trainings and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Informed Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solutions-Focused Therapy, & Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
Post-traumatic stress and trauma change neural pathways Understanding how trauma affects the brain and a person's mental health are vital to managing the symptoms. We use evidence-based trauma therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy & Accelerated Resolution Therapy, to help people lead a safe, whole, and happy life.
We provide court-ordered mental health assessments and therapy.
We DO NOT provide child custody evaluations, court-ordered family therapy for child custody and/or offer any service pertaining to child custody-related matters, including opinions about matters related to child custody issues.
Please call or text:
(865) 309-5427 for an appointment with Shannon
(865) 224-6005 for an appointment with Eden
(865) 210-8669 for an appointment with Laila.
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