Lynsay Russell

Madeline Williams Lynsay is a graduate-level clinician currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Before entering the counseling profession, Lynsay spent several years as a strategic marketing leader, where she developed a strong appreciation for authentic connection, purpose, and community. Through this work, she recognized the profound impact that understanding, empathy, and meaningful relationships can have on individual well-being. This realization ultimately guided her transition into the mental health field and continues to shape her passion for the therapeutic process.

In addition to her clinical training, Lynsay is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and integrates her extensive experience in mindfulness-based practices into her counseling approach. She values the mind–body connection and incorporates techniques such as grounding, breathwork, and present-moment awareness to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing.

Treatment Approach

Lynsay is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a more fulfilling life. She takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach and draws from Existential-Humanistic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy to thoughtfully tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. Lynsay primarily works with adults and older adults, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, challenges related to self-esteem and identity, career concerns, and the complexities of life transitions.

Education

  • Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Tennessee- Knoxville, In Progress
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2007

Knoxville

Address

408 N Cedar Bluff Rd. #305,
Knoxville, TN 37923

Johnson City

Address

926 W Oakland Ave Ste 202,
Johnson City, TN 37604

Office Hours

Monday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday  

Closed

Sunday  

Closed