John Lawson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
ohn Lawson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed School Counselor (LSC) in the state of Tennessee. He earned his Master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from East Tennessee State University.
John has over 19 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. He has worked in clinical settings, schools, and church-based programs. These include Indian Path Pavilion, Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital, the Unicoi County School System, and the Watauga Baptist Counseling Association.
He has also taught counseling at the graduate level as an adjunct instructor at Milligan College. He continues to serve on the college’s counseling advisory board.
John works with people facing challenges such as:
Addiction
Trauma
Grief and loss
Emotional distress
Life changes and transitions
He uses proven therapy models, including:
Cognitive and emotive therapy
Family systems theory
Narrative therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
John also has training in play therapy, crisis management, and grief counseling. His approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and flexible to your needs. Faith-based counseling is available if it is helpful and comfortable for you.
John believes asking for help is a brave first step. He brings care, energy, and respect to every session.
He lives in East Tennessee with his wife, Heather, and their two sons. They love spending time outdoors and enjoying the mountains.
Insurance & Rates
John accepts the following insurance plans:
AETNA, BCBS, CIGNA, HUMANA, COMPSYCH, OPTUM, Tri-Care East, and UMR.
Initial session: $105
Follow-up sessions: $85
Ongoing Sessions: $85