Therapists for Seniors and Elders in Athens, GA
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
Specializing in trauma therapy has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work with adults has centered on relationship dynamics, attachment issues, and even those dealing with narcissistic traits in others. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
Specializing in trauma therapy has been focus of much of my career, but I've also had the privilege of supporting clients through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I strive to create a comforting space where you can express your thoughts and emotions openly without judgement. My recent work with adults has centered on relationship dynamics, attachment issues, and even those dealing with narcissistic traits in others. If you are interested in talking briefly to see if we would work well together, feel free to send me a quick text or email.
Haley Holt earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master's in Social Work degree at Valdosta State University. She completed her internship at Archbold Northside Partial Hospitalization Program, where she provided psychological services to meet a variety of presenting concerns. After finishing her degree, she worked as an inpatient therapist conducting individual, group and family therapy in a hospital setting. Haley's professional experiences also consist of working in a leadership role, with duties including supervising entry level therapists and collaborating with community service providers.
Haley Holt earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master's in Social Work degree at Valdosta State University. She completed her internship at Archbold Northside Partial Hospitalization Program, where she provided psychological services to meet a variety of presenting concerns. After finishing her degree, she worked as an inpatient therapist conducting individual, group and family therapy in a hospital setting. Haley's professional experiences also consist of working in a leadership role, with duties including supervising entry level therapists and collaborating with community service providers.
Doing this type of work, therapy, is truly an honor and privilege. I recognize the deep responsibility of holding space where you can safely explore your most vulnerable moments. My approach is strengths-based and non-judgmental, creating a collaborative environment where we can navigate life’s challenges together. As Ram Dass beautifully put it, “We are all just walking each other home.” I walk alongside my clients with empathy, support, and at times, a gentle nudge to help you move toward the life you want to lead.
Doing this type of work, therapy, is truly an honor and privilege. I recognize the deep responsibility of holding space where you can safely explore your most vulnerable moments. My approach is strengths-based and non-judgmental, creating a collaborative environment where we can navigate life’s challenges together. As Ram Dass beautifully put it, “We are all just walking each other home.” I walk alongside my clients with empathy, support, and at times, a gentle nudge to help you move toward the life you want to lead.
My goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, difficulties in relationships or family dynamics, and life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck in old patterns that keep them from moving forward.
My goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, difficulties in relationships or family dynamics, and life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck in old patterns that keep them from moving forward.
Would be delighted if you took a look at my web site. I got a feeling that will tell you more than anything I can type right here. I am in process of opening my office in Athens and will be active online counseling as well. TherapistinAthensGa.com or on Facebook at Joe Wilson, LPC Therapist in Athens would be two ways to track me down. My email address is JoeWilsonLPC@Gmail.com and my phone number is 706 363 0030.
Would be delighted if you took a look at my web site. I got a feeling that will tell you more than anything I can type right here. I am in process of opening my office in Athens and will be active online counseling as well. TherapistinAthensGa.com or on Facebook at Joe Wilson, LPC Therapist in Athens would be two ways to track me down. My email address is JoeWilsonLPC@Gmail.com and my phone number is 706 363 0030.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
You've built a life that looks great on the outside, but inside, is it a different story? Do you feel the impact of old wounds that never fully healed? Do they show up as distance in your relationships, irritability or just an ache that you can't quite name? Have you been told you're “too closed off” or “hard to read”, but the fact is you keep your guard up because letting it down never felt safe? You're not looking for a pep talk or a set of quick tips. You want something real—a chance to dig beneath the surface, to understand why you react the way you do, and to choose connection over protection.
You've built a life that looks great on the outside, but inside, is it a different story? Do you feel the impact of old wounds that never fully healed? Do they show up as distance in your relationships, irritability or just an ache that you can't quite name? Have you been told you're “too closed off” or “hard to read”, but the fact is you keep your guard up because letting it down never felt safe? You're not looking for a pep talk or a set of quick tips. You want something real—a chance to dig beneath the surface, to understand why you react the way you do, and to choose connection over protection.
I work with adolescents (11 years old and up) and adults. I have experience focusing on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and general life struggles. I specialize in helping adolescent teenage males try and reach their full potential. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to help client's reach their goals.I earned a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia in Financial planning and a masters degree in counseling from Thomas University. I truly love helping people and look forward to working with you!
I work with adolescents (11 years old and up) and adults. I have experience focusing on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and general life struggles. I specialize in helping adolescent teenage males try and reach their full potential. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to help client's reach their goals.I earned a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia in Financial planning and a masters degree in counseling from Thomas University. I truly love helping people and look forward to working with you!
Balanced Behavioral Counseling Services, LLC
Master Social Worker, LMSW, MAC, CAMSII, E-CADC
Athens, GA 30605
Many people today face complex problems related to employment, money, tragedy, mental and physical health, relationships, habits and addictions. The inability to cope with these added pressure and stresses of life sometimes interferes with our desire to be happy and live a satisfying life. While some may be able to make the needed adjustments on their own, others may need professional guidance to get their life back on track.
Many people today face complex problems related to employment, money, tragedy, mental and physical health, relationships, habits and addictions. The inability to cope with these added pressure and stresses of life sometimes interferes with our desire to be happy and live a satisfying life. While some may be able to make the needed adjustments on their own, others may need professional guidance to get their life back on track.
Receiving invaluable warmth and empathy during my own experience of therapy inspired me to give back to others the same compassion. My approach is eclectic & collaborative; incorporating the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model, trauma theory, & non- pathologizing Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed parts work with the goal of empowering the client to discover their own healing.
Receiving invaluable warmth and empathy during my own experience of therapy inspired me to give back to others the same compassion. My approach is eclectic & collaborative; incorporating the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model, trauma theory, & non- pathologizing Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed parts work with the goal of empowering the client to discover their own healing.
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
Hello! I'm Kara, a therapist who is passionate about working with anxiety, people-pleasing, body image, depression, and co-dependency. I have over a decade of experience working with behavioral health concerns and substance use disorders. Many of the individuals I work with are seeking changes that allow them to know themselves fully and to live more authentically.
Having invested in my own therapeutic process over the years, I know firsthand how tough it can feel to reach out to a therapist. However, I also know how deeply rewarding and life-changing it is to engage with a supportive, compassionate therapist.
Hello! I'm Kara, a therapist who is passionate about working with anxiety, people-pleasing, body image, depression, and co-dependency. I have over a decade of experience working with behavioral health concerns and substance use disorders. Many of the individuals I work with are seeking changes that allow them to know themselves fully and to live more authentically.
Having invested in my own therapeutic process over the years, I know firsthand how tough it can feel to reach out to a therapist. However, I also know how deeply rewarding and life-changing it is to engage with a supportive, compassionate therapist.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and helping clients learn how to apply coping skills in day to day life, recognize how past events impact their present emotions, and improve their ability to have successful relationships. Whether this is adjusting to new roles in life, coping with overwhelming anxiety or enduring the stifling impact of traumatic experiences, there is all the aptitude needed to deal with these problems within the client. I can assist the client in developing and strengthening the skills needed to effectively manage their lives.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and helping clients learn how to apply coping skills in day to day life, recognize how past events impact their present emotions, and improve their ability to have successful relationships. Whether this is adjusting to new roles in life, coping with overwhelming anxiety or enduring the stifling impact of traumatic experiences, there is all the aptitude needed to deal with these problems within the client. I can assist the client in developing and strengthening the skills needed to effectively manage their lives.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." My years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." My years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids and any kind of outdoor adventure.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids and any kind of outdoor adventure.
All out of rabbits, all out of hats.
People have always relied on you. You used to be able to magic it all together, sometimes even last minute, and make it look effortless. But then the deadlines got too numerous, the to-do lists too long. It feels like life mutated and you’re struggling to wrap your head around it all.
What changed? Maybe you became a parent. Maybe you never really bounced back after the pandemic. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis. Or maybe it’s not one big thing but dozens of smaller changes that have worn you down. It’s possible you don’t know the reason. What you do know is that you’re burned out.
All out of rabbits, all out of hats.
People have always relied on you. You used to be able to magic it all together, sometimes even last minute, and make it look effortless. But then the deadlines got too numerous, the to-do lists too long. It feels like life mutated and you’re struggling to wrap your head around it all.
What changed? Maybe you became a parent. Maybe you never really bounced back after the pandemic. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis. Or maybe it’s not one big thing but dozens of smaller changes that have worn you down. It’s possible you don’t know the reason. What you do know is that you’re burned out.
Every person has a story that deserves to be heard and understood. While I’m not here to solve life’s problems, I offer a supportive space to listen, empower, and walk alongside you as you work toward meaningful change and greater peace of mind.
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and the strengthening of resilience.
Every person has a story that deserves to be heard and understood. While I’m not here to solve life’s problems, I offer a supportive space to listen, empower, and walk alongside you as you work toward meaningful change and greater peace of mind.
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and the strengthening of resilience.
Do you need to make positive changes in your sex life? Whether you want to work on your sexual performance or health, your kinks or fetishes, relationship problems, or emotional baggage that weighs you down, you will make progress from the start. You'll find a safe space to discuss everything and anything you need to get off your chest and get answers to all your questions. Expect affirmation and a level of expertise that can change your life.
Do you need to make positive changes in your sex life? Whether you want to work on your sexual performance or health, your kinks or fetishes, relationship problems, or emotional baggage that weighs you down, you will make progress from the start. You'll find a safe space to discuss everything and anything you need to get off your chest and get answers to all your questions. Expect affirmation and a level of expertise that can change your life.
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Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.