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Welcome to Pathways Therapy Center

At Pathways Therapy Center, we are dedicated to guiding you towards a healthier mind and life. Our compassionate team is here to support your mental health journey every step of the way.

Accepting New Telehealth Clients!

Carolsue Lo, M.A.

Master’s Level Clinician

Carolsue Lo is a master’s level clinician who has a special interest in supporting women in the postpartum period or in chronic illness. She provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for women navigating the physical, emotional, relational and identity shifts that can follow childbirth or a medical diagnosis.

Carolsue works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and adjustment challenges, helping them make sense of their experiences and develop tools to become more grounded and resilient. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT, with a focus on improving emotional regulation, building coping skills, and creating an environment where clients feel seen and understood.

Carolsue practices under supervision as she continues to grow her clinical skills and provide thoughtful, supportive care to the clients she serves.

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Our Mission and Values

Pathways Therapy Center is committed to providing exceptional mental health care in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our mission is to empower individuals by offering personalized therapy services that foster growth, healing, and resilience. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every client feels valued and understood. Our dedicated team of therapists is passionate about making a positive impact on the mental well-being of our community.

Meet Our Dedicated Therapists

At Pathways Counseling, we believe healing happens in relationship. Our team of dedicated therapists brings both expertise and genuine compassion to every session.

**All therapists are available for both in person and telehealth

Click on a therapist’s name to learn more about their background and approach.

Sabrina Peterson

LPC-MHSP

Sabrina’s passion for helping others took root early and never let go. With a M.A. in Counseling Psychology and training in EMDR, TF-CBT, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, she brings both clinical depth and genuine warmth to every session. Sabrina specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and more — using an integrative approach to help you build real, lasting change. Click here for more!

Jennifer Schariter

LPC-MHSP

Jennifer brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, adoption, and foster care challenges. Using CBT and EMDR within a person-centered framework, she is committed to helping clients find hope, build practical solutions, and create meaningful, lasting change. Click here for more!

Stephanie Lepsig

Pre-Licensed LPC-MHSP

Stephanie brings a wealth of life experience and practical skills to her work as a therapist, connecting deeply with clients through empathy, understanding, and nonjudgmental support. She integrates cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and strengths-focused approaches to help clients navigating anxiety, self-doubt, life transitions, and relationship difficulties build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness. Click for more!

Rhett Reynolds

LMSW

Rhett believes the most meaningful part of therapy is the relationship itself. He brings openness, deep compassion, and a sincere commitment to walking alongside you through pain, questions, and growth — creating a nonjudgmental space where you can show up fully as yourself. Click for more!

Slain Adkison

Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Slain is a graduate counseling intern working toward her LPC, passionate about creating a space where clients feel deeply seen, heard, and safe. She works with individuals ages 12 and up and couples, drawing on her background in teaching, tutoring, and mentorship to connect in ways that feel genuine and developmentally aware. Using DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic-based practices, she helps clients process emotions, understand patterns, and find greater clarity and self-compassion. Faith integration available upon request. Click for more!

Carolsue Lo

Pre-Licensed LPC-MHSP

Carolsue draws from personal experience with therapy’s transformative power to help clients navigate daily challenges, fears, and questions of identity. She holds a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is pursuing an additional master’s in School Counseling. Using a client-centered approach with CBT and DBT, she is especially passionate about supporting youth and low-income clients. Available via telehealth only. Click here for more!

Rachel Doyle

LPC-MHSP

Rachel is an A-LPC/MHSP working toward full licensure while pursuing her PhD in Counseling and Supervision. She works with couples and individuals ages 16 and up, specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflict, and trauma. Rachel brings warmth, empathy, and a touch of humor to every session, drawing from ACT, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build confidence, improve communication, and create lasting change. Click here for more!

Sophie Moorman

Pre-Licensed LPC-MHSP

Sophie holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Charleston Southern University and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. With inpatient clinical experience and a passion for working with children, teens, and young adults, she specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-worth, and behavioral challenges. Sophie takes a strengths-based approach using CBT and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, meeting each client where they are and helping them build the skills to move forward. Click here for more!

Brandon Luttrell

Master's Level Clinical Intern

Brandon is a graduate student at Liberty University completing his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He works with individuals ages 13 and up, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, compulsive behaviors, infidelity, identity concerns, and spiritual concerns. Using a person-centered, evidence-based approach — including CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing — Brandon creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and supported. He can also integrate Christian faith into counseling when desired. Click here for more!

Rachel Mendez

Master’s Level Clinical Intern

Rachel is a graduate intern pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lincoln Memorial University. She takes a person-centered, collaborative approach, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based interventions to support individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Rachel believes each client is the expert of their own experience and is committed to creating a space where that expertise is honored. Click here for more!

Jennifer Tarpeh

M.Ed., Master’s Level Mental Health Assistant

Jennifer is passionate about building authentic, meaningful connections that support personal growth and healing. She holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University with a specialization in Spirituality and Counseling, and brings experience in case management, youth and caregiver education, individual therapy, and psychiatric inpatient assessment. Her collaborative, empowering approach helps clients reduce shame, build self-compassion, and reconnect with their strengths — at a pace that feels right for them. Click here for more!

Cindy Yago

Pre-Licensed LPC-MHSP

Cindy is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and strengths-focused approaches, she helps individuals navigate anxiety, self-doubt, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cindy believes everyone has the capacity for growth — and she’s committed to helping you find it. Click here for more!

Tammy Doyle

Clinical Intern (Pre-Licensed Therapist) Under Supervision for LPC-MHSP Licensure

Tammy brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families in social work, plus 12 years as a professional school counselor. Currently pursuing her LPC through Lincoln Memorial University, she specializes in anxiety and self-esteem using a person-centered, mindfulness-based, solution-focused approach. Tammy is passionate about supporting healing across the lifespan and empowering clients to move forward with greater confidence and resilience. Click here for more!

Sondra Haley, LPC-MHSP, CHt

Founder

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, EMDR practitioner, and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Sondra brings both clinical depth and genuine compassion to every aspect of her work. She draws from an integrative blend of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and somatic awareness to create a personalized path to healing — grounded in the belief that when body, mind, and spirit align, transformation becomes sustainable. Click here for more!

 

Explore Our Services

Modern Therapy for Complex Lives

Individual Counseling

Personalized one-on-one sessions designed to address specific mental health concerns, providing a safe space for self-exploration and healing.

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Kids

Group Therapy

Join our supportive group sessions to connect with others facing similar challenges, share experiences, and gain new perspectives.

Couples Counseling

Our couples counseling helps partners navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their bond.

Evidence Based Modalities We Use:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Heart Centered Hypnotherapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Person Centered
  • ACT
  • Addiction & Recovery
  • Trauma Based Therapy

Join Our Team

Pathways Was Built To Be Different

We are a trauma-informed group practice in Knoxville, TN focused on:

  • Clinical excellence
  • Authentic connection
  • Sustainable careers in mental health

We are not a therapy factory.
We are a team.

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What Our Clients Say

Pathways Therapy Center has been a life-changing experience for me. The therapists truly care and have helped me navigate through tough times with empathy and understanding.

Jessica L.

The support I received here was exceptional. I felt heard and understood, and the strategies I learned have made a significant difference in my daily life.

Mark R.

Thanks to the dedicated team at Pathways, I have gained a new perspective on my mental health and am now on a path to a healthier, happier life.

Linda K.

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