Our therapists offer anger management therapy in Johnson City, TN

Danielle Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges and live happier lives. Danielle specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, coping skills, parenting issues, self-esteem, and women's issues.

Danielle completed her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and skill-building. Danielle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), attachment-based family therapy, and play therapy.

We all go through challenges in life. Danielle is excited to support you on the journey of unleashing your potential and helping you develop skills to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

Valerie McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Care Provider. She enjoys working with adults (18 and over) who are interested in addressing issues that are holding them back or hindering them from reaching their potential in any or all areas of their lives. She has experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief issues, forgiveness issues, and other life stressors.

Valerie is a graduate of the University of Memphis and has over 16 years of experience. She uses an eclectic approach in the therapeutic process with an emphasis on developing therapeutic rapport while using reality therapy, cognitive therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Valerie encourages, supports, and asks thought-provoking questions as the client identifies and explores life-changing issues.  

I am glad you are here. I'm Marissa, an LCSW with over a decade of clinical experience in mental health. I graduated from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in 2016 with honors. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in law serving underserved populations, but found it difficult to make the impact I wanted, so I pivoted to this more balanced career. I bring knowledge of modalities like psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and CBT, along with a broad lens on systems from my law background. I am warm, relational, and love seeing my clients make progress. You will have my undivided attention and a safe space in every session.

My areas of focus include addiction—I've worked in detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs, and served as Clinical Director for two outpatient programs. Addiction and mental health often go hand-in-hand, so I treat both concurrently. I use EMDR for trauma, CBT and DBT for emotion regulation, and a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach in sessions.

Please do not hesitate to take this step with me. You will feel safe, heard, seen, assured, and positive in the initial session and following. I invite you to reach out and start your journey with me.

I have 22 years of licensed experience as a professional counselor and supervisor working with men experiencing anxiety, anger issues, ADHD, panic attacks, OCD, and relationship issues. I typically work with men who struggle with ADHD or OCD, are leaders in their fields, but cannot seem to get work done or connect with their families. Generally, these men have anxiety on top of guilt or shame and feel "less than" others in their fields. Oftentimes, they experience anger and resentment in their relationships and may feel like they are treated like a child. If you can relate, you came to the right place!

I use a very interactive approach to counseling — no more "sitting in silence" for 45 minutes! During sessions, I use CBT and short-term, solution-focused therapies to help men see their "stinking thinking" and get motivated to make the changes needed to be a better man. Men leave with homework to practice newly learned skills.

I understand what it feels like to try to "push through" without any results. I also know how difficult it is for men to ask for help. I help men build a framework of solutions that actually work. You will feel understood and gain hope that you can make needed improvements. You see the problem — now take action!