Dr. Edward Varner
Tennessee LPC-MHSP specializing in trauma and relationships
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About
Dr. Edward Varner, LPC-MHSP, is a Tennessee-based clinician with three decades of practice supporting people through complex life challenges. His work centers on depression, trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. He also addresses a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and parenting and family issues.
Varner blends several therapeutic traditions to match client needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based interventions, and Jungian perspectives. His practice includes focused attention on attachment issues, dissociation, eating and body image concerns, addiction, and intimacy-related matters. The profile indicates he brings Christian values and a conservative perspective to his clinical approach for clients seeking that alignment.
He has worked with men, veterans, and first responders and specializes in areas such as blended family challenges, fatherhood concerns, and first responder issues. Dr. Varner conducts therapy in English and Japanese and holds Tennessee licensure as LPC-MHSP 3516.
Varner blends several therapeutic traditions to match client needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based interventions, and Jungian perspectives. His practice includes focused attention on attachment issues, dissociation, eating and body image concerns, addiction, and intimacy-related matters. The profile indicates he brings Christian values and a conservative perspective to his clinical approach for clients seeking that alignment.
He has worked with men, veterans, and first responders and specializes in areas such as blended family challenges, fatherhood concerns, and first responder issues. Dr. Varner conducts therapy in English and Japanese and holds Tennessee licensure as LPC-MHSP 3516.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Japanese
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LPC-MHSP 3516
- NPI Number: 1023581758
- License: LPC-MHSP (Tennessee)
Remote care and therapeutic methods
Dr. Varner offers online services that integrate structured skill work and exploratory approaches. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, he helps clients identify thinking patterns that influence mood and behavior and develop practical strategies for symptom management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is offered to support clients in clarifying values and taking committed action consistent with those values while accepting uncomfortable experiences.
Attachment-Based Therapy and elements of Jungian work are used when exploration of relational patterns, family of origin issues, and deeper personal meaning is helpful. These approaches can fit clients who want both concrete coping tools and inquiry into relational or identity themes. Sessions are conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. Dr. Varner accepts international clients and works through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
How long has Dr. Varner practiced?
He has 30 years of clinical experience.
What are his professional credentials?
He is licensed as LPC-MHSP and lists Tennessee license TN LPC-MHSP 3516.
Which languages does he use in therapy?
Sessions are available in English and Japanese.
Where is his practice located?
Dr. Varner is licensed and practices in Tennessee.
How can people work with him online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. The profile indicates he accepts international clients.
What does it cost to work with Dr. Varner?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.