We are now offering teletherapy and telehealth appointments with our Knoxville Providers!

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We offer a holistic approach to treat depression, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, academic issues, trauma, disordered eating, medication and alcohol dependence, sexual issues, social issues and relationship issues.

Our Knoxville team is made up of counselors and medical providers who are ready to help you!

We offer trauma therapy, EMDR, Couples Counseling, Wellness Medicine and Psychiatry at our Knoxville location.

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Lauren Baker, M.Ed., LMSW
Teletherapy, Works with Ages 5+, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Mood Disorders, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, CBT, TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Individual Therapy $85, Family Therapy $125, Life Coaching $125, Holistic Approach, Parenting, School issues, Aetna, Allegiance, American Behavioral, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Meritain, Student Resources, United Health Care, Quantum, HealthScope, Family, Life Coaching
Lauren Baker, M.Ed., LMSW
Teletherapy, Works with Ages 5+, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Mood Disorders, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, CBT, TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Individual Therapy $85, Family Therapy $125, Life Coaching $125, Holistic Approach, Parenting, School issues, Aetna, Allegiance, American Behavioral, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Meritain, Student Resources, United Health Care, Quantum, HealthScope, Family, Life Coaching

Lauren is a licensed social worker passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to support hope and healing during challenging times. She considers her clients the experts in their lives and approaches therapy as a team experience. Her experience includes working as a Licensed School Counselor for 15 years and as an individual and group therapist for children and adults.

She utilizes the theoretical foundations of Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Therapy. She is S.A.F.E. EMDR trained. Lauren will offer expressive therapies such as Narrative, Art, Child-Centered Play, and Mindfulness techniques to enhance client growth. Lauren utilizes a variety of approaches and modalities to meet clients where they are. She is open to working with clients of all genders and religions and provides an open-minded, judgment-free approach.

Lauren works with various issues, including school-related issues, social skills, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

For those looking for a coaching relationship or to improve their performance or identify their life’s purpose, she is also a certified Life Coach.

Teletherapy, Works with Ages 5+, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Mood Disorders, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, CBT, TFCBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Individual Therapy $85, Family Therapy $125, Life Coaching $125, Holistic Approach, Parenting, School issues, Aetna, Allegiance, American Behavioral, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Evernorth, Meritain, Student Resources, United Health Care, Quantum, HealthScope, Family, Life Coaching

If you would like to learn more about Forward Counseling, feel free to browse our website or check out our shared mission and objectives:

Our Mission: Empower those who expect more on the journey to cure mental illness.

We, the Forward Counseling Collaborators, commit to achieve our Mission by engaging in a collective effort to always perform effectively within these Objectives:

1.    Provide leadership and initiative throughout the organization to always seek innovation and effectiveness.

 2.    Create a pleasing, supportive, comfortable environment.

 3.    Develop, model, and continuously improve a highly effective organization.

 4.    Provide the insight, structure, systems and norms to conduct a Purposeful Practice.

 5.    Do whatever it takes to understand all stakeholder expectations, and surpass them.

 6.    Provide professional services and support actions that honor clients, and cultivate their full engagement in our Mission.

 7.    Through beneficial services, sound business practices, and multiple sources of income, create financial abundance for all members.     

We offer both in-person therapy and tele-therapy across the midsouth!