- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner offers straightforward, practical support for people facing parenting stress and related life challenges. He brings 30 years of experience and uses clear, goal-focused conversation to help parents manage mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
His style is calm and direct, aimed at helping people find workable steps they can try between sessions. Varner draws on several psychotherapy approaches to fit the needs of each person. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits.
Background and approach
He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take action aligned with what matters most. Attachment-based work is part of his practice when relationship patterns and family history affect current struggles. That helps when connection and communication are central issues for someone trying to parent while managing stress or mood problems.
Dr. Varner holds the LPC-MHSP credential in Tennessee and has supported people with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, grief, and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns. He also works with topics such as addiction, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and blended family challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese and can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
What Edward works with
Everything Edward lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Edward helps people with.
- 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 lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches guide online parenting support
Dr. Varner uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, and for managing mood swings that affect parenting and daily routines.He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that match those values. ACT can help when someone wants to parent in a way that feels more meaningful despite stress or difficult emotions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Decisions about techniques come from ongoing conversation about what works best for the individual's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer work sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help parents fit help into busy routines.
Questions people ask about Edward
What issues does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addiction, and body image problems.
What is the general therapy style here?
The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and coping skills. Sessions aim to help people change unhelpful thoughts, improve communication, and build routines that support daily life.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Varner has 30 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, relationship, and life transition issues.
Where is this therapist based and what credentials are held?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC-MHSP credential for that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for meeting online?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and needs.
How do fees and payment work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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