Angelyn Nicholson, LCSW — Trauma Therapist in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN · In-Person & Online

You survived something
most people don't understand.
I do.

Trauma Therapy · Narcissistic Abuse Recovery · EMDR · Reiki

If you've spent years trying to explain what happened to you — and no one quite gets it — you're in the right place.

I specialize in helping adults recover from relationships with narcissistic and personality-disordered people.

I bring over two decades of clinical experience, EMDR, and energy work to every session.

LCSW · Licensed Tennessee EMDR II Practitioner Reiki Master Teacher

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Who I Help

You've been through something real.
And it left a mark.

I work with adults navigating the aftermath of complex trauma — especially when that trauma was caused by someone who was supposed to love them.

Primary Specialty

Narcissistic & Personality
Disorder Abuse Recovery

Recovering from a relationship with a narcissistic, borderline, or otherwise personality-disordered person is one of the most disorienting experiences a human being can have. The gaslighting. The cycles. The way you lost yourself without quite realizing it. This is my deepest area of expertise, and I've helped hundreds of people untangle what happened, reclaim their sense of reality, and rebuild from a place of genuine strength.

Complex Trauma & PTSD

Childhood trauma, chronic relational trauma, and repeated experiences your nervous system never got to fully process. We work at the root — not just the symptoms.

ADHD in Adults

Especially adults who were missed, misdiagnosed, or simply told to try harder. ADHD intersects deeply with shame, relationships, and identity — and I approach it that way.

Anxiety, Depression & Grief

Not as isolated diagnoses, but as they actually show up — tangled with your history, your relationships, and the stories you've carried about yourself for too long.

Spiritual Seekers & Sensitive People

People who know there's more to healing than talk therapy, and are ready to integrate the emotional, energetic, and metaphysical dimensions of who they are.

How I Work

An approach that works because
it works on every level.

Most therapy treats the mind. Some treats the body. I work across all of it — because real healing doesn't stop at any one dimension.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

EMDR allows you to process trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety at a neurological level — often reaching breakthroughs in a fraction of the time traditional talk therapy requires. I'm a certified Level II practitioner and frequently pair it with energy work for even deeper results.

→ Available in-person & online

Talk Therapy & Coaching

CBT · ACT · Trauma-Focused · Somatic

Grounded in evidence-based modalities, my talk therapy goes beyond surface coping strategies. For clients outside Tennessee, our work is framed as coaching — which means geography is no barrier to getting the support you need.

→ Available to clients anywhere as coaching

Reiki & Energy Work

Master Level Reiki · Intuitive Healing

As a Reiki Master Teacher and intuitive healer, I use energy work to soften the hardest parts of trauma processing and access the layers of healing that talk alone cannot reach. You don't have to believe in it for it to work.

→ In-person & distance sessions available

About Angelyn

Clinically trained.
Intuitively guided.

Angelyn Nicholson in her Knoxville office

"I use an innovative approach mixing EMDR and energy work that is transformative."

I've been doing this work for over two decades. I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2002, became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and have spent my career specializing in the most complex and underserved presentations I could find — because that's where I knew I could make the biggest difference.

My specialty in narcissistic and personality disorder abuse recovery came from watching clients struggle to find someone who truly understood what they'd been through. I became that person. Now it's the heart of my practice.

Outside of traditional clinical training, I'm a Reiki Master Teacher and metaphysical healer. I believe the most effective therapy meets people where they actually live — body, mind, and energy field included. I don't ask you to choose between science and spirit. In my office, they work together.

I see clients Tuesday through Friday, with evening availability on Wednesdays, at my North Knoxville practice. I also work with clients across the country through coaching and telehealth. I am private pay only, which allows me to give you individualized, unhurried care.

LCSW · TN #6274 EMDR Level II Certified Reiki Master Teacher UT Knoxville, 2002 Psychology Today Verified

Investment

Transparent pricing.
No surprises.

30 Minutes

Discovery Consult

$35 / session

A focused 30-minute call to explore fit, answer your questions about my approach, and discuss what working together would look like. The first step — no pressure, no obligation.

Book Consult — $35

50 Minutes · Individuals

Individual Session

$160 / session

One-on-one therapy or coaching integrating EMDR, talk therapy, and energy work as appropriate. Available in-person in Knoxville or online. Tuesday–Friday with Wednesday evenings available.

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50 Minutes · Couples

Couples Session

$225 / session

Working through relational patterns, communication breakdowns, and the impact of trauma on the relationship. A thoughtful, structured approach to healing together.

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"I am private pay only. This allows me to give you individualized, unhurried care without insurance companies dictating your treatment. I accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Venmo."

Common Questions

You might be wondering…

What's the difference between therapy and coaching?

Therapy is a licensed clinical service regulated by the state of Tennessee. Coaching is a results-oriented partnership available to anyone, anywhere. For clients outside of Tennessee, our work is structured as coaching — the methods I use are identical; only the designation changes.

Can I work with you if I'm not in Tennessee?

Yes. Clients outside Tennessee work with me through a coaching framework, which has no geographic restrictions. Sessions are held via video call and are just as effective as in-person work for most presenting concerns.

What is EMDR, and is it right for me?

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain process stuck traumatic memories. It works for trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression — often producing notable shifts within just a few sessions. I'm a Level II certified practitioner and use it regularly alongside energy work.

Do I need to believe in energy work?

No. Many of my most skeptical clients have had profound experiences with Reiki. The clinical work stands on its own; the energy work deepens it. I only ask that you stay open enough to see what happens.

How do I know if narcissistic abuse applies to me?

If you've left a relationship — romantic, parental, or otherwise — feeling like you lost your sense of reality, your identity, or your ability to trust yourself, that's a strong indicator. You don't need a formal diagnosis of the other person. Your experience is enough.

How often do we meet, and how long does it take?

Most clients start weekly, then move to biweekly as they stabilize. The timeline varies — some clients find major resolution in a few months; others work with me longer. We'll assess together as we go.

You survived somethingmost people don't understand.I do.

You've been through something real.And it left a mark.

Narcissistic & PersonalityDisorder Abuse Recovery