- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Attachment work
About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on depression, relationship problems, trauma recovery, and mood disorders. He also addresses concerns common in early adulthood such as career stress, anxiety, and life changes.
He uses several well-known therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work. Sessions focus on clear skills and talk-based exploration. He combines practical coping methods with conversations about values and relationships.
Dr. Varner’s background includes a long clinical career in Tennessee and work with people facing complex stressors. He has experience helping those with grief, substance problems, dissociation, and family of origin issues. He also lists work related to ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and intimacy-related matters.
His practice perspective reflects Christian values and a conservative outlook. That orientation shapes how he talks about meaning, boundaries, and personal responsibility in sessions. People who prefer a clinician with those values may find this a better fit.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and he accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment using the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take practical steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts. It can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that feed distress. It is useful for mood disorders, panic, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns that developed early and how they affect current intimacy and communication. This approach can be helpful for relationship strain and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, personality, and what feels useful in early sessions. That decision can shift as needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let someone choose audio-only or video depending on bandwidth, comfort, or practical constraints. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused conversations effectively when both parties agree on how to work together.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. He lists coping with life changes, career concerns, anxiety, and depression among his focus areas and works with adults navigating transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He draws on approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered work. Sessions mix skills training with values and relationship-focused conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinician in Tennessee.
What are his credentials and location?
He practices as a Tennessee LPC-MHSP and conducts work from Tennessee.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. The profile notes that he accepts international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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