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Maryville, TN
Maryville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Kingsport, TN
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Chattanooga, TN
Charleston, SC
![The Middle Path, Inc.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_1152e025c2a14fedaf03acc1a350a06d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_659,h_494,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9e430_1152e025c2a14fedaf03acc1a350a06d~mv2.jpg)
Welcome To
The Middle Path, Inc.
245 South Peters Road Knoxville, TN 37923
Office: (865) 693-7453 Fax:(865) 693-7454
Learn To Regulate Your Emotions In A Group Setting
Build A Life
Worth Living
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) & Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
In-Person and Online Virtually
We offer mental health treatment as a primary diagnosis
![Hope-Obi Photo (E) 2021-8-17_edited](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_0beea0a222fb4284875b60cbac384844~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_74,h_82,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/Hope-Obi%20Photo%20(E)%202021-8-17_edited.jpg)
Hope C Reneau, LCSW, LISW-CP, C-DBT
Founder and CEO
100% Woman Owned Business and Community Grown
* Our charge is the same daily charge as in 2016 when we opened.
* We offer 33 groups weekly in the East Tennessee region,
* Our loyal employees have been with us for an average of 5-years
If You Experience Symptoms Of:
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Impulsiveness
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Frequent interpersonal conflict
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Difficulty with emotional regulation
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Anger
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Poor coping in stressful situations
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Self harm
… Then DBT May Be Successful In Helping You!
![christopher-farrugia-IICpmXm8ZtQ-unsplash.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_3999577a4bed49b8a72f0734d1fafa6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_78,h_139,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/christopher-farrugia-IICpmXm8ZtQ-unsplash.jpg)
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WE'RE MOVING FORWARD!
Happy Anniversary
The Middle Path
January 15, 2025
Nine years serving clients in the Knoxville community, six years in Chattanooga, four years in Kingsport,
and four years in Charleston, SC
Free Intake Assessment. Meet with a therapist to discuss your current crisis and see if our program is the right fit for you
"Building A Life Worth Living"
To anyone who finds themselves having difficulty regulating painful emotions or maintaining positive and satisfying relationships, we offer holistic therapy for your body, mind and spirit.
The Middle Path offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The program's clinical approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and includes a variety of holistic services at its facility that support the healing process.
With DBT you will achieve:
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Peacefulness
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Moments of pause
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Increased communication skills
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Learn
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Learn to live in the moment
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Live a life with less stress
...Then DBT may be successful in helping you
What We Offer...
Group Therapy 3 Hours a Day, 3-Days a Week, For up to 8-Weeks, a Total of 24 Sessions.
In-Person & Online Virtually
Our Insurance Programs
![Bluecross Blue Shield](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_4b252123cd0e4a6696e26d9d07fb682d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_76,h_38,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9e430_4b252123cd0e4a6696e26d9d07fb682d~mv2.png)
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Let's Take The Next Step Together.
Get Started Toward a
Life Worth Living!
CONTACT US >
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
In our East Tennessee facilities we have nineteen (19) fully licensed clinicians that provide services at The Middle Path. That is more clinicians than a typical hospital or residential program. And, we are in a partnership with five (5) medical providers
Visit Our Clinicians On Each Facility Page and
"About Us", On The Top Menu
Our Medical Provider Team
![Dr. Julia Wood, MD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_5feb5112a3f64b2f87b848640121b015~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_172,h_172,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9e430_5feb5112a3f64b2f87b848640121b015~mv2.jpg)
Medical Director, All Facilities
![Dr. Brian Bonfradin, MD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_f611213bdedc40759f82ef398a718c11~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_128,h_167,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9e430_f611213bdedc40759f82ef398a718c11~mv2.jpeg)
![Dr. Frank LeBuffe, MD](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_5f46e693c67a425994474aa2c41e83d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_159,h_170,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_avif,quality_auto/f9e430_5f46e693c67a425994474aa2c41e83d6~mv2.jpg)
Ambassador, Tri-Cities, TN
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Let's Take The Next Step Together.
Get Started Toward a
Life Worth Living!
CONTACT US >
VIRTUAL INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
8- WEEK DBT THERAPY GROUP
IT'S AT THE MIDDLE PATH!
ONLINE - LIVE INSTRUCTION & FULLY INTERACTIVE
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT, Tue-Wed-Fri
Therapist for Teens: Adam McCloud, LPC-MHSP
>>>
5:30PM - 8:30 PM ET, Mon-Tue-Thurs
Therapist for Adults: Sara Scott, LPC-MHSP
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> Virtual teen groups after school
> In-person teen groups available at all facilities
Please Contact Us
(865) 693-7453
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Play Video
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
LEARN DBT SKILLS FOR TEENS
The Middle Path Staff Videos
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Moving Toward Adulthood
Play Video
Ami McPhearson, LPC-MHSP
Hope Reneau, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
![Dialectical Behavior (DBT)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_cf0c1ec8bc394f9f9523323661e9d1cdf001.jpg/v1/fill/w_400,h_225,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_cf0c1ec8bc394f9f9523323661e9d1cdf001.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_450,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_cf0c1ec8bc394f9f9523323661e9d1cdf001.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_675,enc_auto/file.jpeg 3x)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Play Video
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Out of Control Emotions
Play Video
Nicki Durisseau, LPC-MHSP, C-DBT
Rachael Tinaya, LCSW
![Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_15248b2cd1e140f5a651d3964943cdd4f001.jpg/v1/fill/w_400,h_225,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_15248b2cd1e140f5a651d3964943cdd4f001.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_450,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e430_15248b2cd1e140f5a651d3964943cdd4f001.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_675,enc_auto/file.jpeg 3x)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Play Video
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We Love Turtles
Play Video
Hope Reneau, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT
Our Locations
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