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Dr. Edward Varner, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
Dr. Edward Varner LPC-MHSP - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- English and Japanese
About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee with 30 years of clinical work. He focuses on depression, relationship matters, trauma and long-term mood challenges. He also addresses anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to sexuality and identity. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and international clients are accepted.
Dr. Varner uses clear, structured methods aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Sessions typically involve talking through recent difficulties, practicing different reactions, and trying concrete skills between meetings.
His background spans work with people dealing with bipolar disorder, eating and body image concerns, parenting stress, addiction, and co-occurring problems. He also gives attention to attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and to relationship-specific concerns like intimacy, communication problems, and blended family stress.
Dr. Varner includes approaches that teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate. He also brings focus to rebuilding coping strategies after trauma, including recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence, and managing dissociation or codependency patterns.
Practical steps are emphasized in sessions: identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and measuring what helps. The subscription-based scheduling and fee structure vary by location and can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Varner works from several structured approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits to change how daily problems are handled. ACT encourages noticing values and taking small committed actions even when difficult emotions are present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and emotional bonds to improve communication and closeness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He and the client review goals, symptoms, and practical preferences to decide which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and can change as goals evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It also lets the therapist and client practice real-world behaviors between meetings and review homework or skills during sessions. Licensed professionals typically adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote sessions so practical skills can be tried in daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and mood disorders among other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting in day-to-day situations.
What is his professional experience?
He has 30 years of experience as an LPC-MHSP practicing in Tennessee and working with a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists Tennessee LPC-MHSP as the credential and Tennessee as the practice location.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does costing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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