- Values‑informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- English and Japanese
About Edward
Dr. Edward Varner offers support to people facing relationship strain, mood challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. He uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people untangle painful patterns and find steps that fit their daily lives. Dr. Varner speaks English and Japanese and practices in Tennessee, bringing three decades of clinical work to the room.
He emphasizes a respectful, values-informed style that many clients find grounding. Sessions focus on improving coping skills, strengthening communication, and addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood challenges, grief, and self‑esteem. He also attends to concerns around intimacy, body image, addiction, parenting stress, and ADHD symptoms.
Dr. Varner draws on several therapy approaches to tailor care to each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based work explores patterns that shape relationships.
Over 30 years of practice inform his clinical judgment, including ways to support people working through dissociation, domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation, and blended family issues. He integrates attention to cultural and religious perspectives when requested, and he aims for respectful, goal-oriented sessions.
People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. That process leads to scheduling options based on the therapist's availability, and session details are confirmed before the first meeting.
He emphasizes a respectful, values-informed style that many clients find grounding. Sessions focus on improving coping skills, strengthening communication, and addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood challenges, grief, and self‑esteem. He also attends to concerns around intimacy, body image, addiction, parenting stress, and ADHD symptoms.
Dr. Varner draws on several therapy approaches to tailor care to each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based work explores patterns that shape relationships.
Over 30 years of practice inform his clinical judgment, including ways to support people working through dissociation, domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation, and blended family issues. He integrates attention to cultural and religious perspectives when requested, and he aims for respectful, goal-oriented sessions.
People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. That process leads to scheduling options based on the therapist's availability, and session details are confirmed before the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English, Japanese
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and practicing new responses; it often helps with mood and anxiety symptoms. Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can support work on intimacy, codependency, and family issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can shift as goals change, and progress is reviewed together so adjustments happen naturally.
For practicalities, please confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also simplify scheduling across time zones for international clients. If you value working with methods like ACT or CBT, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so the planned sessions can reflect those preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood challenges, grief, self‑esteem, and related concerns such as intimacy and body image.
What is the general therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused with attention to personal values. Conversations emphasize skills for coping, communication work, and steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist brings 30 years of experience working with a wide range of life challenges and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds the credential LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.