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LPC-MHSP

Dr. Edward Varner, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Japanese
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About Edward

Dr. Edward Varner is a licensed practitioner in Tennessee with three decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He draws on that background to support people facing depression, relationship struggles, trauma recovery, and a wide range of life transitions. His work often centers on helping clients develop healthier coping strategies, stronger self-regard, and clearer communication patterns.

Using a blend of evidence-based and relational methods, he combines cognitive and behavioral tools with approaches that explore attachment and personal meaning. This mix aims to address mood disorders, intimacy-related concerns, stress and anxiety, ADHD, and other intersecting issues such as eating concerns, substance use, and grief.

He also attends to complex presentations that involve co-morbidity, dissociation, and family of origin dynamics. Dr.

Varner practices with a thoughtful, person-focused stance informed by his values and long experience. English and Japanese speakers can find support, and he accepts international clients.

His work balances practical skill-building with attention to each client’s unique history and goals, helping people move toward clearer direction and greater resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and how online work supports them

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where choosing meaningful direction matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders and improve coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns that influence current difficulties and can be helpful for intimacy issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then invite a tailored plan that may draw on ACT, CBT, attachment work, or complementary strategies. Adjustments are made over time to find what helps most for the client’s situation.

Online sessions provide practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These formats support ongoing skill practice, regular check-ins, and access to licensed professionals from different locations, helping people pursue consistent progress without geographic barriers.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, eating concerns, addiction, and other complex or co-occurring problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The practice blends client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to combine skill-building with exploration of relational patterns.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and interpersonal concerns, using that experience to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the credential LPC-MHSP and is documented with TN LPC-MHSP 3516 in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and the therapist accepts international clients according to the provided information.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English, Japanese