Dr. Edward Varner - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

30 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Dr. Edward Varner

As a licensed therapist in Tennessee, I bring over 30 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth. I specialize in working with men, veterans, first responders, and individuals managing mood disorders, offering a compassionate and understanding approach.

My therapeutic style is rooted in Christian values and a conservative perspective, creating a safe space for clients seeking aligned counseling. I focus on holistic healing, addressing challenges like communication difficulties, body image concerns, sexual assault recovery, and multicultural experiences. My approach emphasizes self-love, healthy coping strategies, and rebuilding personal resilience.

I am committed to walking alongside clients through their unique journeys, offering professional guidance with empathy and respect. Whether you’re dealing with posttraumatic stress, family dynamics, or personal transformation, I’m here to support your path toward healing and growth.

Licenses

LPC-MHSP

3516

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Japanese

15 Reviews

“Dr. Varner is great at listening to me and distilling down the issues into manageable, actionable steps. His simple approach to seemingly complex issues is empowering and impactful. I’ve really enjoyed the growth I’ve shown and the improvement I’ve seen since going to see him.”

“Better help is extremely convenient and carefully matches you with a therapist to suit your your needs and comfort. I only wish I could find a way to apply my insurance coverage for the fees. My insurance does cover mental health healthcare. It’s just not obvious to me how to go about it. Happy to have my weekly sessions”

“Dr. Varner was very respectful and resourceful even in our first meeting. I felt that he was interested in building a meaning relationship, not just telling me what I wanted to hear.”

“Dr. Vaner is an empathetic and professional councelor that I belive you can count on. Very easy to talk to.”

“Great, experience and knowedge”

“Great guy highly recommend”

“He’s a great doctor who checks in and listens respectfully and gives great feedback and advice”

“I was searching for a counselor with a Christian approach who would understand my questions and direction. Doc Varner is sensitive to the trauma I have experienced and encourages me as I grow outside my past experiences”

“Dr. Varner has saved our marriage. We love him and everything he has done for us.”

“Dr Varner communicates effectively and keeps in touch between sessions.”

“We have been seeing Dr varner for 2 years and it has been extremely helpful”

“Very wise and filled with the experience that I needed to move forward”

“Dr. Varner is amazing. We were struggling and he immediately listened to us without interruption, was sympathetic and really kind. We’ve only seen him for a little while but I’m sure there’s more to comes 10/10 recommend Dr. Varner!”

“Dr. Varner was very professional and had a great listening ear.”

“Dr Varner is genuinely interested in the development of improved interpersonal skills. He is very encouraging and easy to talk to .”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.