Dr. Edward Varner

Dr. Edward Varner is a licensed counselor who brings 30 years of experience to sessions. He helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on the issues that matter most to them, including anger, relationships, depression, anxiety, and stress.

His approach combines practical work and thoughtful listening. He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Sessions aim to build skills for managing strong emotions and improving everyday relationships.

Dr. Varner works from a values-informed perspective and integrates clients' personal beliefs into the process when that matters to them. He emphasizes self-respect, clearer communication, and healthier coping habits so people can move forward after difficult experiences.

Over three decades of practice have included helping people recover from trauma, manage mood shifts, and tackle issues such as body image, intimacy-related concerns, addiction, and family-of-origin problems. He also addresses ADHD, grief, and challenges tied to life transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and Japanese, and he accepts international clients. He holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which reflects his standing as a licensed professional in Tennessee. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How his therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Varner draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to notice thoughts without getting stuck. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and helps people build more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between commitments, fewer travel demands, or the ability to meet across time zones for international clients. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, practice communication, and track progress while working on real-world problems.