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.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), 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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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, 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), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
TN LPC-MHSP 3516
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Edward Varner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Varner is awesome! I couldn’t ask for anyone better! It’s like he already knew me.
Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
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.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Vaner is an empathetic and professional councelor that I belive you can count on. Very easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 14, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Great, experience and knowedge
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Edward for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd