Laurel Goodrich, PHD

At Oak Ridge Psychotherapy Practice, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental health care, evaluations, and support for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Our practice is a private association of independently affiliated professionals trained in clinical psychology, school psychology, clinical social work, and professional counseling. Our team of Master's and Doctoral Level professionals has established a commitment to excellence in mental health care and services.

Our practice offers a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. These include individual, marital/couples, family, and group psychotherapy, psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing learning problems, attentional/focus problems, and/or behavioral problems, and hypnotherapy for smoking cessation, weight control, anxiety, depression, adjustment reactions, stress, and relaxation. We believe in a compassionate and caring approach, and we strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for all our clients.

We understand that seeking mental health services can be a significant step, and we want to assure you that we are here to help. Our professionals are experienced, skilled, and dedicated to helping you navigate through life's challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, we are here to support you.

Our Services

At Oak Ridge Psychotherapy Practice, we offer a variety of services designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our services include:

1. Individual, Marital/Couples, Family, and Group Psychotherapy: Our professionals are trained to provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. This can involve working through personal issues, improving communication, addressing relationship challenges, or enhancing overall mental health and well-being.

2. Psychoeducational Evaluations: We offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing learning problems, attentional/focus problems, and/or behavioral problems. These evaluations help identify the underlying causes of these issues and inform the development of effective treatment plans.

3. Hypnotherapy: Our professionals are trained in hypnotherapy, which can be an effective treatment for smoking cessation, weight control, anxiety, depression, adjustment reactions, stress, and relaxation. Hypnotherapy involves the use of hypnosis, a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, to help clients make positive changes in their lives.

Our Professionals

At Oak Ridge Psychotherapy Practice, we have a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals. Each of our professionals has extensive experience in their field and is committed to providing the highest quality care to our clients. You can learn more about each of our professionals by clicking on the "Our Professionals" tab at the top of this page.

Insurance and Payment Options

We understand that financial considerations can be a significant factor when seeking mental health services. Most of our professionals accept a variety of insurance plans, including but not limited to, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cariten, Cigna, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, Tenncare, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Value Options. Some of our professionals do not accept insurance but work on a sliding fee scale to accommodate clients based on their financial situation. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your payment options and to find a professional who best fits your needs.

Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about our services or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 865-482-2003. Our practice is conveniently located in East Oak Ridge, and we look forward to helping you on your journey towards mental health and well-being.