- Licensed inTennessee
- License3516
- NPI 1023581758
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
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About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner offers straightforward support for people wrestling with mood shifts, anxiety, grief, and relationship stress. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting.
Dr. Varner holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee, and he provides therapy in English and Japanese. He brings three decades of experience to talk through issues such as depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.
He also addresses a wide range of related problems including eating concerns, anger, career stress, parenting strain, and challenges linked to attachment and family of origin.
Background and approach
His background includes work with people facing complex co-morbid conditions and those navigating identity and intimacy questions. In sessions he mixes practical skills and reflective exploration. That can mean learning coping tools, practicing new ways to communicate, and looking at patterns that keep problems repeating.
The work is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. Dr. Varner uses several common therapy approaches to match what a person needs most.
He draws on evidence-based techniques and on relational methods that pay attention to attachment history and patterns. Over time he helps people build more stable routines, better emotion regulation, and clearer boundaries. Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
International clients may be supported. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Credentials
- LPC-MHSP (Tennessee)
- License 3516 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1023581758 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Edward lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- 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
Approaches Edward names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapy fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns in close connections. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, talk through attachment wounds, and practice new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice painful thoughts and commit to values-based action; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so clients can lead the pace of change and explore what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Varner will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That may mean using relational work one week and skills training the next, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or be used when bandwidth is low. Live chat or text messaging lets people check in between sessions, send quick updates, or use brief coaching during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to try different formats until one feels workable.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with depression, bipolar mood issues, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, and stress-related difficulties.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of relational and skills-based approaches, focusing on practical coping techniques and examining attachment patterns that affect current relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working with people facing complex life challenges and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and he is able to work with international clients.
In what formats can therapy be delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription is billed on a regular basis; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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