THERAPY FOR TEENS & ADULTS

Specialized Online OCD, Anxiety, & Trauma Therapy in Tennessee & California

Find true calm, confidence & connectedness with Emboldened Therapy.

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Emboldened Therapy + Therapist in Knoxville, TN + Kathryn Wood

SERVING
TENNESSEE +
CALIFORNIA
CLIENTS

Lately, life feels harder than ever.

  • Your mind races with distressing thoughts that lead to spiraling worry and panic, making it hard to focus.

  • You notice physical sensations like a racing heart, tight chest, nausea, and other uncomfortable bodily reactions.

  • You find yourself exhausted, sleepless, and running on empty.

  • You spend hours going down a Google rabbithole, asking, “What’s wrong with me? Am I broken? Will I ever feel better?”

  • You feel a sense of darkness and heaviness throughout your day, and it seems like anxiety, OCD, or trauma are taking control of your life.

  • You’ve tried to handle your struggles on your own, but end up cycling through the same familiar feelings of fear, pain, or shame.

Emboldened Therapy + Therapist in Chattanooga, TN

One thing is for sure…

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Therapy can help you…

  • Feel genuinely “cool, calm, and collected,” not just white-knuckle it through the day

  • Learn how to control your brain, instead of it controlling you

  • Come back to the present, instead of worrying about things that may or may not happen (or even matter!)

  • Walk confidently and breathe easily without getting blindsided by panic attacks.

  • Wake up refreshed, looking forward to the days ahead.

  • Ditch self-criticism for self-compassion & confidence so you can be your most authentic self

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Hi, I’m Kathryn.

I’m here to help you break free from the cycles that have held you back.

At Emboldened Therapy, I understand that your journey is unique. That’s why I offer personalized, compassionate, and creative OCD & Anxiety counseling for teens and adults across Tennessee and California. 

Kathryn Wood

With 14+ years of experience and specialized training in therapies like  Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I help you heal through a blend of evidence-based methods and truly customized care.

Beyond my clinical experience alone, I’ve also been on your side of the therapy chair before, so I know how crucial—and rewarding—it is to find a therapist who truly gets you.  That’s why I’m especially committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment!

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma and PTSD, or any of the related issues that come with them, I’m here to assure you there is a light way of living—and it’s my honor to be your support sidekick in getting there!

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THERAPY OPTIONS

Services Offered

OCD Therapy

Unlock clarity and calm with OCD treatment in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Clarksville, and throughout Tennessee.

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Anxiety Therapy

Find relief from chronic worry, overthinking, and panic through virtual anxiety therapy. Together, you’ll learn how to show up with confidence and intention instead of reacting out of fear.

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Trauma Therapy

Gain peace from your past with online trauma therapy, using evidence-based methods like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

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EMDR Therapy

Heal trauma through EMDR therapy. This cutting-edge approach can help you reprocess past events and reduce their impact on your daily life. Both weekly sessions and focused 2-4 hour EMDR intensives are available.

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Why Choose Emboldened Therapy

Emboldened Therapy + Therapist in Franklin, TN

Commitment to evidence-based care.

Combined with a warm, supportive therapeutic presence, my work centers on proven techniques to help you achieve lasting results.

Practical tools and strategies.

Therapy with me isn’t endless verbal processing! You’ll learn real techniques that you can implement right away and continue using even after our work together is complete.

Tailored therapy practice.

Unlike larger agencies, Emboldened Therapy is an intentionally small practice to ensure personalized, attentive care for every client I work with.

What Others Say About Working with Emboldened Therapy

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    "Before working with Kathryn, I thought all therapy was the same. Having insightful, constructive anxiety therapy has made a world of difference in how I handle the hard stuff now!"

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    "Kathryn was patient and encouraging enough that I was able to open up to the challenge. Now I’m no longer hiding in my house for fear of the next big terrible thing, I’m driving, again, and my panic attacks have drastically dropped!"

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    “Although I still struggle at times with my intrusive thoughts, the strategies I learned with Kathryn got me to work through my OCD without giving in and with a heck of a lot more compassion. I just wish I'd know about ERP therapy sooner!"

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    "Going through OCD therapy felt like freedom. A few sessions in, ERP really clicked in my brain, and my life now is DRASTICALLY better for it!"

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    "I tried therapy before, but it took working with Kathryn to learn that not all therapy is created equal. Get OCD's butt kicked with ERP! You will not regret it."

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    “I really can’t believe how fast EMDR worked. I went from getting rides to work from my family for months to being back on the highway in only 5 sessions. It truly was amazing!”

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    “I was skeptical, I'll admit. EMDR seemed kind of out there, but it did truly help me. After the first few sessions I stopped having PTSD nightmares, and the guilt I held onto stopped feeling so crushing. I recommend it to anyone who has PTSD."

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1. Contact

Begin by filling out my brief online contact form. From here, you can schedule a complimentary consultation through my online calendar at a time that works best for you!

Step 2. Consultation

Your consultation is an opportunity to ask questions, share about what you hope to achieve through therapy, and ensure we’re a good match.

Step 3. Collaboration

If I’m the therapist for you, we’ll schedule your intake appointment and begin working toward your goals together.

Your path to a more confident, content you is within reach.

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