Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Knoxville, TN
Therapy for Adults Ready to Move Beyond the Lasting Effects of Trauma
Bojana Staley, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Tennessee License #9062
If you’ve spent years understanding what happened to you but still feel its effects, you’re not alone.
Welcome, I’m Bojana.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults in Knoxville and throughout Tennessee who are navigating the lasting effects of childhood trauma, abuse, relational trauma, toxic shame, and painful relationship patterns.
Maybe you struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, self-doubt, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Maybe you understand where these patterns come from but aren’t sure how to change them.
Therapy can help you move beyond simply surviving your past toward feeling more grounded, connected, and present in your life.
Using EMDR, somatic approaches, and trauma-informed therapy, I’ll help you gently explore the experiences and patterns that may still be affecting you—while developing practical tools to strengthen your sense of safety, self-trust, and resilience.
Our work is collaborative, compassionate, and paced with care. You don’t have to share everything before you’re ready, and you don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Together, we’ll create space to understand your story without letting it define you.
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt unseen or misunderstood, I know how hard it can be to try again. I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for.
You’ve carried this long enough. You don’t have to carry it alone.
If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change, I invite you to reach out.
Who I Help
You understand what happened to you, yet still feel affected by it. You may struggle with shame, self-doubt, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, or find yourself repeating painful relationship patterns. You may feel disconnected from yourself or your body, or perhaps you've tried therapy before but didn't feel truly understood. If any of this feels familiar, you may be in the right place.
You don’t have to navigate these experiences alone. I work with adults who are seeking support and healing from:
Childhood trauma and complex trauma
PTSD and trauma-related anxiety
Sexual, physical, emotional, or spiritual abuse
Shame, self-worth, and difficulty feeling good enough
Relationship patterns shaped by earlier experiences
Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and compassion fatigue
The unique challenges therapists may experience while caring for others
My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can better understand what you’ve experienced, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful healing.
Why Clients Choose Thrive Knox Therapy
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You want to feel understood, safe, and confident that the person you're working with has experience with the concerns you're bringing into therapy.
At Thrive Knox Therapy, I specialize in helping adults work through childhood trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, abuse, shame, anxiety, and relational patterns that may continue to affect their lives today.
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and individualized. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from EMDR, somatic therapy, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, and other evidence-based methods to meet you where you are.
Most importantly, therapy is a space where you don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to minimize what you've experienced or explain why you should be struggling. We can start with where you are and work together toward greater safety, self-trust, emotional stability, and connection.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, healing from childhood trauma, exploring EMDR, or looking for support as a therapist, my goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, respected, and genuinely supported.
My Approach & Mission
I believe therapy should be centered around you—your needs, your goals, and your unique story. My mission is to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood abuse and relational trauma, including sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse. I also support clients experiencing anxiety and depression, particularly when these concerns are connected to deeper emotional patterns or past experiences.
Drawing from evidence-based and integrative approaches—including EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, psychoanalytic therapy, and somatic work—I tailor our work to your needs and pace. By addressing both the emotional and physical impact of difficult experiences, we can develop greater insight, practical coping skills, and a stronger sense of self.
My goal is to help you move beyond simply surviving and toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected in your life.
A Peaceful Space for Your Therapy
Your appointments take place in a peaceful, calming office designed to provide a comfortable and private space for healing. You'll have a private room where you can speak openly and without interruption.
Your care is personalized to your unique needs, with each session thoughtfully tailored to support your emotional well-being, growth, and healing.
Office location:
9111 Cross Park Drive, Ste. E-150
Knoxville, TN 37923
In-person and remote options
Conveniently located near Interstate 40 on Cross Park Drive, my office serves clients throughout Knoxville, West Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, and Oak Ridge. Teletherapy is also available to clients across Tennessee.
Can’t make it into the office? No worries – I’ve got you covered with tele-therapy.
What Happens After You Reach Out?
1. Schedule your free consultation
We'll spend 15 minutes talking about what brings you to therapy and what you're looking for.
2. Ask your questions
You can ask about my approach, EMDR, trauma therapy, scheduling, or anything else you'd like to know.
3. Decide whether we're a good fit
There's no pressure to begin therapy. The goal is simply to determine whether working together feels right.