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LPC-MHSP

Dr. Edward Varner, LPC-MHSP

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasRelationship, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Japanese
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About Edward

Dr. Edward Varner is a licensed counselor who draws on three decades of clinical experience to help people facing a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Background and approach

He focuses on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, eating and body-image issues, grief, and stress. He also addresses ADHD, career and life transitions, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related struggles.

Dr. Varner blends contemporary evidence-informed methods with relational, attachment-focused work to support lasting change.

His practice integrates Internal Family Systems alongside Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment approaches to help clients explore underlying parts, shift unhelpful thinking, and clarify values-driven action. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and reach people in Tennessee as well as international clients.

He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and has structured his practice to accommodate a variety of formats and schedules. Prospective clients can expect a steady, respectful guide who emphasizes practical coping skills, rebuilding resilience, and restoring healthier patterns of relating.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Internal Family Systems helps people explore and relate to different internal parts with curiosity and compassion, offering a way to address inner conflicts and heal protective or wounded aspects. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and using mindfulness and committed action to move forward despite difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative stance means techniques and pacing are adjusted over time to match what proves most helpful for growth and coping.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to engage in consistent work from home or while traveling, support ongoing access for international clients, and allow clients to choose the mode of communication that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Dr. Varner address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, eating and body-image problems, grief, ADHD, and substance-related struggles among others.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
The practice blends relational and experiential methods with evidence-informed techniques, drawing on Internal Family Systems, CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas, and a client-centered stance to tailor sessions to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience working with people through complex life challenges and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP with license number TN LPC-MHSP 3516 and practices in Tennessee.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and he is open to working with international clients as indicated.
Which session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf 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 shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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