08/04/2025
š§ Meet the Clinician Monday: Michael Charnley, M.A. šæ
Say hello toĀ Michael Charnley, a counselor here at New Growth Counseling who brings compassion, insight, and a deep sense of purpose to every session.
āI became a counselor becauseālike many peopleāIāve walked through seasons of darkness. What helped me the most wasnāt quick fixes, but safe relationships. People who sat with me in the hard moments. Now, I feel called to be that kind of presence for others.ā
Michael holds a Masterās in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johnson University and brings over a decade of experience working with individuals and couples. His work is rooted in connection and healingāblending evidence-based approaches likeĀ CBT, ACT, EFT, andĀ interpersonal neurobiologyĀ with a trauma-informed lens.
Heās especially passionate about walking alongside people through anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relational paināalways with the belief that you donāt have to face it alone.
Looking for someone to sit with you through a hard season?Ā Michael would be honored to meet you.
š In-person in Knoxville or via secure telehealth across Tennessee. Michael accepts Aetna, Cigna, and has a sliding scale for those who qualify.
