Knoxville Counseling Services, PLLC

Our Practice Group

Below, you will learn more about our therapists, their specialties, and the ages of clients they see. Please note that office hours, fee structures, and any insurances accepted are unique to each therapist. To schedule an appointment with any of the therapists, please click on the “Contact” button to fill out the general inquiry form on our contact page.  We strive to get back to new clients quickly. Please allow 24-48 business hours to respond to an inquiry. Emails will likely receive a quicker response.

Most of our therapists are on limited insurance panels. Please check with each provider who they are contracted with. Many are self-pay only which allows a more customized experience for your therapeutic needs. You can request documentation, if working with a licensed therapist, to file with your insurance company to potentially seek reimbursement if you are paying out of pocket. You can use your HSA and FSA for therapy services.

You can also call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask about out-of-network behavioral health benefits. Some plans have excellent coverage and there is just a co-pay; others require meeting a high deductible. It is plan specific.

Investing in yourself through counseling and mental health may be one of the best and most important investments you ever make. You and your family are worth it!


West Office

Courtney Brandon, LPC/MHSP, RPT, Approved Supervisor

Owner and Clinical Director

Client Specialty: Individual therapy for children, adolescents and young adults; Parenting support.

Insurance/Payment accepted: Self pay; United Health Care/Optum/UMR, BCBS

Jess Wallace, LPC/MHSP

Client Specialty: children/adolescents 4-15, parent support

Payment Accepted: Optum/UHC, Self-pay, BCBS

 

Hannah Wood, LPC/MHSP, NCC

Client specialty: Individual therapy for children, adolescents and young adults; Parenting support.

Payment accepted: Self-Pay, UHC/Optum/UMR, BCBS

Jessica Wilkerson, LCSW

Client specialty: Individual therapy for adolescents and adults.

Payment accepted: Self-Pay, pending network participation with UHC/Optum and BCBS

Christian Lockhart, LPC/MHSP

Client specialty: Individual Adult Therapy

Payment accepted: Self-Pay

Gaby Deng, Graduate Level Intern

Client specialty: Individual and family therapy for kids, teens, and young adults.

Payment accepted: Self-Pay-reduced rate/pro bono

Audra Fegley, PMHNP-BC

Specialty: Medication management services for adults and older adolescents, 16+.

Payment accepted: Self-Pay, Optum/UMR, BCBS, Cigna

Brenda Keller, LPC

Client specialty: Individual therapy for adolescents/ adults; Couples Counseling

Payment accepted: Self-Pay

 

Elissa Winzenburg, LPC/MHSP

Client specialty: Children/Adolescents, Adults

Payment accepted: Self-Pay

Amanda Pinckert, LCSW

Client specialty: Individual and family therapy for children and adolescents, age 2-18.

Payment: Self-Pay, pending network participation with UHC and BCBS.


Bearden Office

Dr. Amy Skinner, LPC/MHSP, Approved Supervisor

Client Specialty: Adult individual therapy; college students; women’s issues; LGBTQIA+, veterans; Approved Clinical Supervisor

Payment accepted: Self-pay, UHC/Optum/UMR, BCBS

Anna Catherine Kill, LPC/MHSP

Client Specialty: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults and Families.

Payment Accepted: Self-Pay

Gracie Johnson, LCSW

Client Specialty: Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults.

Payment accepted: Self-pay, UHC/Optum/UMR, BCBS

Dr. Laura S. Wheat, LPC/MHSP

Client Specialty: Children, Adolescents, Adults, LGBTQIA+; Grief and Loss.

Payment accepted: Self-pay,, UHC/Optum/UMR

Marlee Young, A-LPC/MHSP

Client specialty: Individual therapy for adolescents and adults

Payment accepted: Self-Pay, Cigna/Evernorth

Abby Strain, LPC-MHSP, NCC

Client Specialty: Adolescent and Adult Individual Therapy, EMDR

Payment accepted: Self-pay, UHC/Optum/UMR, BCBS

Anna Jenkins, LPC/MHSP

Client specialty: Individual therapy for adolescents and adults

Payment accepted: Self-Pay, UHC/Optum/UMR

Dr. Jeremy Musick, PhD, HSP

Client specialty: ADHD/Autism Assessments for children, adults, and teens. Individual therapy for teens and adults, and couples counseling.

Payment accepted: Self-pay, UHC/Optum/UMR , BCBS


North Office

Brandi Smith, LPC/MHSP

Client Specialty: teenagers and adult individual therapy

Payment accepted: Most major commercial insurances; self-pay

Matt Drinnen, LPC/MHSP

Client Specialty: individuals, families, and couples of all ages

Payment accepted: Most major commercial insurances; self-pay

Julie Lamb, LPC/MHSP, Approved Supervisor

Client Specialty: Adult individual therapy; highly motivated teens 16-18

Payment Accepted: Self-Pay, UHC/Optum

Jessica Collins, LCSW

Client Specialty: children and adolescents

Payment Accepted: Self-Pay, UHC/Optum, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS

Amy Bell, A-LPC/MHSP

Client specialty: Individual Teen and Adult Therapy

Payment accepted: Self-Pay