The Middle Path - Knoxville, Tennessee

Marina L.

My experience was incredibly professional and I felt extremely supported in my mental health journey. The techniques and tools that I received from The Middle Path are beneficial to my everyday life. I would definitely recommend using there services and would feel comfortable using them again in the future!!!!

ella B.

I enrolled in The Middle Path’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), hoping to find support for my anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply disappointing and even exacerbated my struggles.

Unprofessional Staff: My assigned therapist frequently canceled sessions at the last minute without explanation. When they did show up, they seemed disengaged, scrolling through their phone during our conversations. One counselor even made an inappropriate joke about my trauma, dismissing it as “dramatic.” I never felt safe or heard.

Chaotic Program Structure: The IOP was advertised as “structured yet flexible,” but it was pure chaos. Group sessions were overcrowded (15+ people!), making it impossible to share meaningfully. The curriculum felt recycled from generic online worksheets—no personalized care. Worse, they’d often run out of materials, leaving us to watch irrelevant TED Talks for hours.

Billing Nightmares: After my first week, I was hit with hidden fees they’d never mentioned upfront. When I asked for clarification, the admin staff ghosted my emails for weeks. They later blamed me for “misunderstanding” the contract.

Zero Progress: Not only did the program fail to help, but my mental health declined. The lack of empathy from staff and the program’s disorganization left me feeling hopeless. When I voiced concerns, I was told I “wasn’t trying hard enough.”

Save yourself time and money—this place prioritizes profit over people. I left feeling more isolated than when I started. Please, look elsewhere for genuine care.

Joshua &. D. P.

Erica is great! You couldn’t find a more caring individual. She’s passionate about people and will go above and beyond to get you the support you need!

Shelley L.

This is an "Amazing" Program. The staff is very professional and supportive! I love the home-like environment! It makes you feel welcome and safe! This program saves lives! If you are struggling don't continue. They are there to help you get through those darkest days! ❤️Thank You Middle Path for all you do to change people's lives!!

Fabulous K.

This place completely changed my life. I went through the teen program once while I was still living with my parents, which helped some; but I went through the adult program twice when I left my parents, and the difference is night and day. It’s been two years since I graduated the adult program, and I still rely on and perfect the skills I learned in class today. Rena Arwood was my group leader; let me just say, she deserves the world. She is an incredible therapist and very compelling teacher. I recommend The Middle Path (and Rena!) to any of my friends who’s struggling (and is insured). If you’re on the fence about signing up, and you have the means, do not hesitate.

I am not by any means “cured” and still face a good deal of oppression on the daily (I am a brown disabled queer person, which I’m never allowed to forget), but I would not have made it this far without The Middle Path. Don’t expect this place to fix all your problems; you’ll have to put in a shit ton of work, and you may have to do it more than once, but it’s more than worth it. One of these days, when I’m insured again, I’d love to come back for a refresher course.

P.S.: Don’t bother with their medication providers. If you have a provider, you DO NOT have to pay that $400; just tell them who your provider is and refuse theirs. That’s the only annoying thing about this place lol.

Amy M.

Middle Path is nothing short of a miracle. It has drastically improved my quality of life. This program equipped me with the skills I need to cope with complicated grief and trauma. I highly recommend this program. It is so much more than therapy. It teaches you the tools that traditional therapy neglects. The group setting was amazing. I met so many wonderful people that I never would have had the pleasure to know in any other setting. I never felt judged or out of place. Go! It will change your life!

Kristi A.

It’s been six years since my daughter began her journey at Middle Path. I constantly recommend this program to parents, especially if they have insurance. This is the place were everything shifted for her and us. Thank you so much for your program and support.

Afton N.

The Middle Path offers quality care in a relaxing facility. It feels like your home away from home with excellent professional staff who genuinely care about your experience and health. The clinicians are very knowledgeable of the DBT skills and incorporate fun, interactive activities that help introduce clients to new therapeutic approaches that they can do outside of therapy. I would highly recommend this facility.