
Dr. Christy Barongan, Ph.D
Psychologist | Clinical
1423 Dick Lonas Rd Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Christy Barongan is a psychologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Barongan specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Barongan evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Barongan because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or relationship problems for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Dr. Barongan sees patients throughout Tennessee and Virginia via teletherapy.
Education and Training
Kent State University Ph.D. 1998
University of Virginia B.A. 1991
Kent State University M.A. 1994
Board Certification
Licensed in TN as a clinical psychologist
Licensed in VA as a clinical psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Grow Therapy—remote Duties: Individual teletherapy with adults 18+
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Thriveworks Alexandria
VA--remote Duties: Individual and couples teletherapy with adults 18+
Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Talkspace—remote Duties: Individual teletherapy with adults 18+
Licensed Clinical Psychologist University Counseling Center Washington and Lee University
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Dr. Christy Barongan, Ph.D's Expert Contributions
Compassion Changes Everything
Cultivating compassion begins with being compassionate towards yourself. Learning how to practice self-compassion will allow you to:...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct professor in P.E. program Washington and Lee University 2020 - 2021
- Adjunct Professor in Adult Degree Program Mary Baldwin College 2002 - 2011
- Assistant Professor, Psi-Chi Advisor Mary Baldwin College 2000 - 2002
- Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 1998 - 2000
Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa 1991 University of Virginia
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists
- Knoxville Area Psychological Association
- Tennessee Psychological Association
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association Virginia Clinical Psychology Association Tennessee Psychological Association Knoxville Area Psychological Association
Hobbies / Sports
- pickleball, knitting, crochet, reading, blogging
Dr. Christy Barongan, Ph.D's Practice location
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