About

Dr. Smelcer is a licenced professional counselor in Tennessee and has over 15 years of clinical experience. Treatment areas of focus include depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral/process addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and issues related to childhood. Dr. Smelcer is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall health and functioning.

Dr. Smelcer focuses on a variety of issues making sure to provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to ensure clients the opportunity to explore their concerns. The therapeutic relationship is the most important part of counseling and with this in mind Dr. Smelcer works collaboratively with the client to meet their treatment goals.

I look forward to discussing your treatment goals with you!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC 2986 Verify TN

Practice Locations

600 Arthur St

Knoxville, TN 37921-6405

Phone Number: (865) 637-9711

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