I am a licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider. I have been licensed in the state of Tennessee since 2020. I began counseling, however, when I became a Chaplain in the Army in 1993. I finished my Master of Divinity and completed a year-long clinical training with a neuropsychiatrist. From here I was stationed in Japan for six years and worked with many multicultural clients (Korean, Philipino, Japanese, and blended families.)
I then went to Fort Hood Texas for six years and counseled soldiers and families. I pursued a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Doctorate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I now work in private practice in areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, couples therapy, manic depressive disorder, personality disorders, autism, ADHD, and some LBGTQ+ issues.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Expats, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Infidelity, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic Brain Injury
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.
Very compassionate and understanding.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Edward for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I am thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness. The careful consideration of my individual and unique needs are considered and fully addressed. I highly recommend partnering with Dr. Varner for your particular needs, he will not disappoint.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Edward for 2 weeks
Very kind, understandable, and relatable. Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Edward for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management