Dr. Edward Varner

Practical guidance for mood and relationship challenges

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Japanese

About Edward

Dr. Edward Varner offers a straightforward fit for people seeking structured support for mood, trauma, relationship, and identity concerns.

Background and approach

With three decades of clinical practice in Tennessee, he focuses on helping clients manage depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, and the emotional fallout from abuse and grief. His work also addresses intimacy-related problems, eating and body-image struggles, parenting and blended-family tensions, and life transitions that require new coping strategies.

He integrates several proven therapeutic methods into personalized care, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-informed perspectives, and client-centered listening. This blend supports practical skill building, emotional regulation, and exploration of relational patterns.

Dr. Varner holds the LPC-MHSP credential and conducts sessions in English and Japanese, including options for international clients.

Practical matters such as session format and subscription-based scheduling are adapted to match client needs and availability.

Online approaches that combine skills and connection

Dr. Varner commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for depression, anxiety, mood regulation, and practical problem solving. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes willingness to experience difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work on relational patterns and early life influences to improve current relationships and emotional security.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine which methods to emphasize and will adjust the plan over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to provide feedback so work stays focused and practical.

Online therapy is offered through several flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow scheduling around work, family, or travel and make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can deliver structured, skills-focused therapy remotely while adapting session style to each client's rhythm and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

The practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar conditions, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body-image difficulties, parenting and blended-family matters, addiction, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Therapy blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and elements of dialectical skills to build coping tools and explore relational patterns.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician brings 30 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and relationship concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?

The therapist is licensed in Tennessee and holds the credential LPC-MHSP with licence number TN LPC-MHSP 3516.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are available in English and Japanese, and the therapist accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is pricing handled for therapy 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 therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self 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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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