Marriage Counselor
Lisa Jones, MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider
123 Center Park Drive, Suite 106, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 | (865) 392-5225
Marriage can be wonderful and really difficult. Are you wondering how can it be this difficult some days? Therapy can be one way to help increase connection, communication, and promote the health of you and your partner.
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Related Sites:
City of Knoxville
Tennessee Department of Health: Board of Professional Counselors and Marital and Family Therapist
Family Therapy Knoxville, TN
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Knoxville, Tennessee hosts a celebration of events that cater to the tastes of almost anyone. For those enthralled by the spectacles of history, visit Davy Crockett's very own rifle, or enjoy his birthday with the locals at the King of the Wild Frontier annual birthday party.1 Nearly 40 weeks per year, the city hosts an Alive After Five event, where music from around the world is showcased, hosted by the Knoxville Museum of Art. For being in the heart of a landlocked state, Knoxville surprisingly offers a variety of water events, such as cruises on a multi-million dollar luxury yacht known as the Volunteer Princess. The nightlight is vibrant with eclectic music from the world's most profound musicians.
Marriage and Family Mental Health in Knoxville
A free Nurturing Parenting Skills Class is offered to Knoxville couples and individuals who seek to improve their ability to raise their children. The six week course covers a host of common parenting topics, including discipline, conflict resolution, child development, and nutrition. Classes also offer parents an opportunity to support and guide one another on their mission to provide for their families to the best of their abilities. For additional details, please call 656-379-7111.2
The city of Knoxville provides many services for older adults and their families. The Office of Aging offers a Senior Companion program that places volunteers in the homes of elderly residents. Volunteers serve the physical, mental, and emotional needs of homebound adults in order to improve their overall wellbeing and functioning. The city also oversees senior meal services, including those offered at area senior centers and home-delivered meals to older adults that cannot leave their home due to medical issues. The city's senior centers provide many educational, social, and recreational activities that keep the elderly active and engaged with other adults. To learn more about these services, dial 3-1-1.3
Young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age who have a behavioral or emotional challenge can seek support services through the K-Town Youth Empowerment Network. The network consists of more than 40 local organizations that are working together to develop a coordinated system of care for youth who have needs regarding special education services, mental health programs, or involvement in the juvenile justice system. Call 865-523-0701 for further details regarding these services.4
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Families that have been impacted by domestic abuse or the abuse of children or elders can rely on the Knox County Sheriff's Office Family Crisis Unit for assistance. The Crisis Unit offers support services in emergency situations, including advocacy, counseling, medical care, referrals for safe housing and financial assistance, and legal aid. Services are available 24-hours a day, with a detective and victim advocate available at all times. If you or someone you know is in a dangerous family situation, call 865- 521-6336.5
References
1. Knoxville Visitors Bureau. (2017). History Festivals. Retrieved from http://www.knoxvilletennessee.com/festivals-historical.html2. Kidcentral Tennessee. (2017). Nurturing Parenting Skills Classes. Retrieved from http://www.kidcentraltn.com/program/nurturing-parenting-skills-classes
3. City of Knoxville . (2017). Senior Services. Retrieved from http://www.cityofknoxville.org/newcomers/seniors.asp
4. Tennessee Voices for Children. (2017). K-Town Youth Empowerment Network. Retrieved from http://www.tnvoices.org/KTown
5. Knox County Sheriff's Office. (2017). Family Crisis Unit. Retrieved from http://www.knoxsheriff.org/family/index.php
Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee. It has a land area of 98.51 square miles and a water area of 5.64 square miles. The population of Knoxville is 192,648 people with 81,073 households and a median annual income of $34,226. .
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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Knoxville are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Knoxville may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Knoxville public health department.