Mental Health Treatment

Mental Health Treatment at Summit at Knoxville

Mental well-being is fundamental to a fulfilling life, yet for millions, mental health challenges can feel isolating, debilitating, and overwhelming. From navigating persistent anxiety and depression to managing complex conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, finding the right support is a crucial step towards stability and recovery.

At Summit at Knoxville, we offer a full spectrum of compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment services designed to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Located at 1016 Ic King Rd, Seymour, TN 37865, we are a dedicated beacon of hope and healing for East Tennessee.

The Landscape of Mental Health in Tennessee

The need for robust mental health services in our state is undeniable, with statistics underscoring the widespread impact of various conditions:

  • Prevalence of Mental Illness (AMI): Nearly 26.48% of adults (18+) in Tennessee experienced Any Mental Illness (AMI) between 2022 and 2023. Alarmingly, this rate surges to 39.91% among young adults (18-25), highlighting a significant mental health burden in this demographic.
  • Serious Mental Illness (SMI): A notable 6.66% of adults (18+) in Tennessee live with Serious Mental Illness, indicating an above-average burden of severe conditions compared to the U.S. average.
  • Barriers to Treatment: Many individuals face significant hurdles in accessing care. Among adults with a major depressive episode who didn’t receive treatment, common barriers included self-sufficiency beliefs (85.3%), stigma (58.9%), and privacy concerns (58.2%). Our discreet and confidential environment aims to dismantle these barriers.
  • Co-occurring Disorders: Mental health conditions frequently co-exist with substance use disorders. Statewide, 27% of mental health patients had co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, emphasizing the critical need for integrated treatment.

These statistics underscore the vital importance of accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate mental health treatment options. Summit at Knoxville is committed to addressing these challenges by providing specialized care tailored to our community’s unique needs.

Why Choose Summit at Knoxville for Mental Health Treatment?

Choosing the right mental health treatment provider is a profoundly personal and important decision. At Summit at Knoxville, we offer an unparalleled commitment to your well-being:

  • Integrated Treatment Philosophy: We understand that mental health is often interconnected with physical health and, for many, with substance use. Our integrated approach ensures that we treat the whole person, addressing all co-occurring conditions simultaneously within a single, cohesive treatment plan.
  • Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Our dedicated team comprises experienced medical doctors, licensed therapists, and certified addiction counselors, available 24/7. Our Medical Director, Dr. Brian Fuller, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, provides expert psychiatric evaluation and medication management, while our Clinical Director, Michael Brennan, LPC-MHSP, guides our therapeutic excellence.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: We believe effective treatment begins with understanding your unique story. Every patient receives a highly individualized treatment plan, tailored to their specific diagnosis, symptoms, history, and personal goals for recovery.
  • Evidence-Based Therapies: We utilize a wide range of proven therapeutic modalities, ensuring you receive the most effective interventions for your condition.
  • Supportive, Healing Environment: Our facility provides a safe, structured, and compassionate setting conducive to introspection and growth. It allows you to focus entirely on your healing journey away from daily stressors.
  • Holistic Wellness: We emphasize the connection between mind and body, incorporating nutritious meals prepared by an on-site chef, and recreational activities like guided morning hikes and outdoor basketball to support overall well-being.
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Our Comprehensive Mental Health Treatment Programs

Summit at Knoxville provides specialized care for a broad spectrum of mental health conditions. Our programs are designed to offer stability, teach coping skills, and empower individuals to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.

  • General Mental Health Treatment: We are committed to providing high-quality, accessible mental health care. This includes intensive individual and group therapy, psychiatric oversight, and a supportive residential environment for those needing a higher level of care.
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment: For individuals struggling with the core symptoms of ADHD, our program offers strategies for executive function improvement, emotional regulation, and symptom management, often integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychoeducation.
  • Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Our specialized program provides comprehensive care for managing the challenging mood shifts of bipolar disorder, focusing on mood stabilization, medication management, and skill-building through therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Depression Treatment: We offer intensive treatment for various forms of depression, providing therapeutic support to address underlying causes, develop coping mechanisms, and restore hope and purpose. Treatment often includes CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Mood Disorders Treatment: Our program covers a broader range of conditions characterized by significant shifts in mood and provides tailored interventions to help patients achieve emotional regulation and stability.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment: Our program addresses the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors of OCD through evidence-based therapies like CBT (specifically Exposure and Response Prevention) and psychoeducation, helping patients regain control.
  • Panic Disorder Treatment: We provide specialized care to help individuals manage and overcome debilitating panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety, focusing on anxiety management techniques, DBT, and nutritional counseling.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment: Our trauma-informed care helps individuals process traumatic experiences and manage PTSD symptoms through therapies like Motivational Interviewing and medication management in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Schizoaffective Disorder Treatment: We offer comprehensive support for managing the complex interplay of psychotic and mood symptoms in schizoaffective disorder, emphasizing stabilization, medication management, and psychoeducation.
  • Schizophrenia Treatment: Our program provides structured and supportive care for individuals with schizophrenia, focusing on symptom management, medication adherence, and life skills development through psychoeducation and therapy.

Our Approach to Mental Health Treatment

Across all our mental health programs, our therapeutic framework is built on proven strategies:

  • Intensive Individual and Group Therapy: Clients participate in 6 hours of therapeutic groups daily and one individual therapy session per week, along with daily therapeutic check-ins with clinical staff. This intensive schedule facilitates deep exploration and skill acquisition.
  • Medication Management: Under the expert care of our Medical Director, Dr. Brian Fuller, MD, patients receive careful psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management to optimize symptom relief and stability.
  • Psychoeducation: We empower patients and their families with knowledge about their conditions, treatment options, and long-term coping strategies.
  • Holistic Well-being: We integrate physical activity (guided morning hikes, outdoor basketball) and nutritious meals prepared by an on-site chef to support overall mental and physical health.
  • Family Involvement: We involve families in the treatment process through weekly Zoom calls, fostering understanding and strengthening support systems.

Accessible Mental Health Treatment in East Tennessee

Summit at Knoxville is deeply committed to making high-quality mental health treatment accessible to our community. We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Magellan, Humana, Optum, and VA CCN.

Flexible self-pay options are available for those without insurance, and our admissions team can assist you in verifying your benefits.

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Begin Your Journey to Mental Wellness Today

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and seeking comprehensive, compassionate, and expert-led care, Summit at Knoxville is here to help. Our dedicated team is ready to support you in finding stability, building resilience, and achieving a more fulfilling life.

Reach out to us today. Call our main line at (423) 395-7600 to speak confidentially with our admissions team, ask questions, or begin the admissions process. Your journey to lasting mental well-being and a brighter future starts here.

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