The Journey Center for Healing Arts: Johnson City, TN Therapists
Mental Health Counseling • Johnson City, TN • Since 2009
About
Summary: The Journey Center for Healing Arts is a privately owned mental health care practice in Johnson City, Tennessee, founded in 2009. Co-owned by therapists Sybil Smith and JJ Knodel, the center offers trauma-focused counseling aimed at helping clients heal with compassion, acceptance, and curiosity. The organization operates two offices in Johnson City (HQ: 100 W Unaka Ave; additional: 2700 S Roan St Suite 410) and employs a small team (7 staff). They emphasize creating a safe, supportive space for both clients and therapists, with a focus on helping clients feel seen and empowered. Contact: 423-408-8041.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Counseling
Address
Johnson City, Tennessee (in the Appalachian Highlands)
Phone
423.212.9605
sybil@journeycentercounseling.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Waitlist for new clients
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: The center has 41 reviews on Birdeye, reflecting a generally positive sentiment (41 reviews (Birdeye))
Patients praise
- Compassionate and gifted clinicians
- Helpful and supportive environment for trauma-informed care
- Valuable resources for anxiety, depression, and personal growth
- Professional and dedicated staff
Common complaints
- No specific consumer complaints or negative experiences identified in public search results
"Cristin Patterson is a wonderful person with a heart to help others. She is selfless and very mindful of others and their feelings."
— Birdeye Review"Amazingly gifted clinician! Such a valuable person to assist you in your healing journey. Sybil is full of compassion and has a great wealth of knowledge and ..."
— Psychology Today ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sybil Smith, M.A., LPC/MHSP Supervisor, FAMI — The Journey Center for Healing Arts — Dec 29, 2025
- Kayla Tapia, LPC/MHSP — The Journey Center for Healing Arts — Dec 20, 2025
- Connie Simpson, M.A., LPC/MHSP supervisor — The Journey Center for Healing Arts — Dec 29, 2025
- Caitlin Meadows, LPC/MHSP — The Journey Center for Healing Arts — Dec 19, 2025
- Cristin St. John, M.A., LPC/MHSP supervisor, RPT — The Journey Center for Healing Arts — Dec 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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