About Dr. Sanders

Dr. Michael Sanders grew up in Ohio and Alabama before settling in Tennessee, which he now calls home. An avid sports enthusiast, Michael graduated from Maryville College with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Sign Language Interpreting for the Deaf. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with deaf children and adults.

Dr. Sanders earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and is a licensed Clinical and School Psychologist in Tennessee (License #P1043). His training includes a doctoral clinical psychology internship at the University of Louisville Medical School/Bingham Child Guidance Clinic in Kentucky and a school psychology internship with Knoxville City Schools.

Professional Career

Since 1984, Dr. Sanders has maintained a private practice in Child and Family Clinical Psychology, with offices in Sevierville and Knoxville, Tennessee. His work now primarily focuses on forensic family law issues, using the Zoom platform to provide services remotely. Over his 35+ years of practice, Dr. Sanders has provided individual and family therapy to children and adults.

He has also served as a clinical psychology consultant for schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, police departments, attorneys, and court systems.

Personal Life

Michael met his wife, his “better half,” in high school, and together they raised two daughters who are now successful adults. They enjoy spending time with their two grandchildren, who keep them young at heart.

In his free time, Michael and his wife enjoy maintaining their century-old home, flower gardening, exercising, and traveling.

Dr. Sanders is active in several professional organizations and has served as the past president of the Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society.