- 30 years experience
- Values-based care
- English and Japanese
About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner is a licensed counselor who helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and major life changes. He has worked in Tennessee for three decades and speaks English and Japanese. He also supports people dealing with grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress-related concerns.
With 30 years of practice, Dr. Varner draws on several therapy styles to meet different needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that feed low mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods shape how he builds a working relationship and focuses on what a person brings to sessions.
Dr. Varner includes attention to trauma, abuse, and dissociation when they affect daily life. He also addresses more specific concerns such as body image, intimacy issues, blended family adjustments, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. He describes a straightforward, respectful approach that aims to strengthen coping skills and communication.
His practice reflects Christian values and a conservative viewpoint, which he offers to clients who prefer that stance in counseling. He emphasizes self-compassion, practical coping tools, and rebuilding resilience after setbacks.
People who choose Dr. Varner can expect a collaborative process that blends practical skill-building with attention to personal beliefs and life story. He asks about goals early on and adapts methods to fit what each person needs.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Dr. Varner works with approaches that focus on values, thinking patterns, and attachment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that match those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He meets people where they are and discusses goals early on. Together the person and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online conversations can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone choose a quieter time slot or a session that does not require being on camera. Dr. Varner will help match practical scheduling needs with therapeutic goals so sessions are useful and manageable.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Varner address?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career stresses, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style mixes practical skill-building and collaborative conversation. He blends approaches to match a person’s needs while attending to values and life context.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including mood disorders, trauma-related problems, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.