Therapists for Seniors in Florence, KY
I believe that every person is on a journey to create a life of meaning, authenticity, and connection, even in the face of challenges. Healing begins when we feel truly seen and accepted. In our work together, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, clarify your values, and begin to live more fully.
I take an Existential-Humanistic approach which is collaborative, focused not only on symptom relief but on fostering deeper self-understanding. Together, we’ll explore the emotional and existential questions that shape your life: Who am I? What do I want? How can I live more authentically?
I believe that every person is on a journey to create a life of meaning, authenticity, and connection, even in the face of challenges. Healing begins when we feel truly seen and accepted. In our work together, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, clarify your values, and begin to live more fully.
I take an Existential-Humanistic approach which is collaborative, focused not only on symptom relief but on fostering deeper self-understanding. Together, we’ll explore the emotional and existential questions that shape your life: Who am I? What do I want? How can I live more authentically?
Life brings about challenges for everyone. Sometimes you need someone standing in your corner to navigate those challenges. My name is Jessica Estep. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy working with couples, families, individuals, kids, and teens. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational distress, and more. I am a collaborative therapist who works with the client to create and meet their desired goals. I am here to support and encourage you throughout your healing journey.
Life brings about challenges for everyone. Sometimes you need someone standing in your corner to navigate those challenges. My name is Jessica Estep. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy working with couples, families, individuals, kids, and teens. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relational distress, and more. I am a collaborative therapist who works with the client to create and meet their desired goals. I am here to support and encourage you throughout your healing journey.
Hi! My name is Neville Buchanan. I am a LCPC and Licensed to Counsel nationally. I have 20 years of Counseling Experience. I work toward Counseling Wellness in every area of life. In the process I help clients discover the best version of themselves while lowering anxiety, increasing confidence, and improving communication. Start the process towards restoring your peace and joy today. Book Now or Call Today.
Hi! My name is Neville Buchanan. I am a LCPC and Licensed to Counsel nationally. I have 20 years of Counseling Experience. I work toward Counseling Wellness in every area of life. In the process I help clients discover the best version of themselves while lowering anxiety, increasing confidence, and improving communication. Start the process towards restoring your peace and joy today. Book Now or Call Today.
I specialize in helping individuals heal childhood trauma and navigate major life changes.
I specialize in helping individuals heal childhood trauma and navigate major life changes.
Stacie Hope Rutar-Combs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LICDC
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
After Hours Emergency Assessments and Sessions Available.
I am an LCSW with over 30 years of experience practicing psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues .I use Cognitive Behavioral , Humanistic, and Rational Emotive treatment modalities. My areas of expertise include: Treating Anxiety and Depression, Self Esteem, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Fostercare and Adoption Issues, Chemical Dependency and Relapse Prevention.
After Hours Emergency Assessments and Sessions Available.
I am an LCSW with over 30 years of experience practicing psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues .I use Cognitive Behavioral , Humanistic, and Rational Emotive treatment modalities. My areas of expertise include: Treating Anxiety and Depression, Self Esteem, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Fostercare and Adoption Issues, Chemical Dependency and Relapse Prevention.
I provide individual therapy to adults with various presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD (military and non-military), health issues, aging related issues, and substance abuse. I also assist adults in coping with major life changes, such as divorce, job change, etc.
I provide individual therapy to adults with various presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD (military and non-military), health issues, aging related issues, and substance abuse. I also assist adults in coping with major life changes, such as divorce, job change, etc.
Life can be truly challenging. Anxiety, depression, and grief can be so constant that they seem like a part of us. When we are mired by these struggles, relationships and obligations can feel like too much pressure to handle. Despite this, I truly believe that we can find peace and strength even in the most trying times. I am reaching out to clients that want to take that bold first step towards a better tomorrow. I believe that the best answers to your problems will come from within. All anyone really needs is an ally and some new tools to help break through those issues that for so long have seemed insurmountable.
Life can be truly challenging. Anxiety, depression, and grief can be so constant that they seem like a part of us. When we are mired by these struggles, relationships and obligations can feel like too much pressure to handle. Despite this, I truly believe that we can find peace and strength even in the most trying times. I am reaching out to clients that want to take that bold first step towards a better tomorrow. I believe that the best answers to your problems will come from within. All anyone really needs is an ally and some new tools to help break through those issues that for so long have seemed insurmountable.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, stress, and the lasting impact of difficult or painful experiences. I offer a supportive and compassionate space for navigating life’s challenges. My goal is to make sure you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you move toward meaningful change.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, stress, and the lasting impact of difficult or painful experiences. I offer a supportive and compassionate space for navigating life’s challenges. My goal is to make sure you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you move toward meaningful change.
Supervised, professional counseling intern. I build compassionate relationships with clients from a person-centered framework. I am trained in many therapeutic approaches including: CBT, DBT, solution-focused, trauma informed and strengths based counseling. I provide sessions both in person and via tele-health for adolescent and adult clients. Evening and weekend availability to fit your busy schedule!
Supervised, professional counseling intern. I build compassionate relationships with clients from a person-centered framework. I am trained in many therapeutic approaches including: CBT, DBT, solution-focused, trauma informed and strengths based counseling. I provide sessions both in person and via tele-health for adolescent and adult clients. Evening and weekend availability to fit your busy schedule!
You stumbled across this page because you want change. The process of finding help can be overwhelming and it is difficult to know where to even begin. Perhaps you are even wondering if what you are experiencing can even be helped. The answer? Healing and peace truly are yours to have, and it would be a privilege to use my training, skills, and expertise to assist you in this process. With years of experience in working with teenagers and adults, I specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, among others.
You stumbled across this page because you want change. The process of finding help can be overwhelming and it is difficult to know where to even begin. Perhaps you are even wondering if what you are experiencing can even be helped. The answer? Healing and peace truly are yours to have, and it would be a privilege to use my training, skills, and expertise to assist you in this process. With years of experience in working with teenagers and adults, I specialize in addressing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and abuse, among others.
Hi, we are so glad you're here! Our ideal client would be someone who is willing to take that first step towards healthy change in his/her life by starting counseling services. We will identify your strengths together and use those strengths to help propel you forward in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. At Positively Speaking, we use a collaborative approach, to promote the necessary steps for change in order to facilitate growth, positive change and healing in your life, so that you can be the best you that you can be! Please note: April has 2 -3 openings for new clients & her team has openings too!
Hi, we are so glad you're here! Our ideal client would be someone who is willing to take that first step towards healthy change in his/her life by starting counseling services. We will identify your strengths together and use those strengths to help propel you forward in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. At Positively Speaking, we use a collaborative approach, to promote the necessary steps for change in order to facilitate growth, positive change and healing in your life, so that you can be the best you that you can be! Please note: April has 2 -3 openings for new clients & her team has openings too!
Hello there! I am so glad that you have found yourself taking this step into finding the counselor that is best for you. I believe that YOU are the master of your own reality and the expert of your life. I strive to create a safe, supportive, empathetic and nonjudgemental environment for my clients to explore this reality using a multitude of therapeutic techniques.
Hello there! I am so glad that you have found yourself taking this step into finding the counselor that is best for you. I believe that YOU are the master of your own reality and the expert of your life. I strive to create a safe, supportive, empathetic and nonjudgemental environment for my clients to explore this reality using a multitude of therapeutic techniques.
I love working with individuals, couples, or families, and my approach is warmly personalized, collaborative, and open-minded. I encourage the balance of brain and body connection, which lends itself to a greater focus within my trauma-informed approach of helping others understand themselves, their behavioral obstacles, and how these instances have affected their lives.
I love working with individuals, couples, or families, and my approach is warmly personalized, collaborative, and open-minded. I encourage the balance of brain and body connection, which lends itself to a greater focus within my trauma-informed approach of helping others understand themselves, their behavioral obstacles, and how these instances have affected their lives.
Hi there! I’m Rachel, the owner and sole clinician at Flourish Mental Health. It’s truly my passion to support individuals—children as young as 4, teens, and adults—as they work toward healing, growth, and greater well-being.
I strive to create a space where each person feels safe, heard, and understood. Whether you're reaching out for yourself or for your child, I want you to know that you're not alone. Life can be overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, everyday stress, or behavioral challenges—and I believe deeply in each person’s inner strength to navigate and overcome these struggles.
Hi there! I’m Rachel, the owner and sole clinician at Flourish Mental Health. It’s truly my passion to support individuals—children as young as 4, teens, and adults—as they work toward healing, growth, and greater well-being.
I strive to create a space where each person feels safe, heard, and understood. Whether you're reaching out for yourself or for your child, I want you to know that you're not alone. Life can be overwhelming at times—whether it’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, everyday stress, or behavioral challenges—and I believe deeply in each person’s inner strength to navigate and overcome these struggles.
As a mom, wife, and former teacher, I know burnout, anxiety, depression, and high stress first hand. It was my own therapy journey that allowed me to see my own strengths, limitations, and common thought distortions which ultimately lead me to this profession. I see adults suffering from the above conditions and many others. I offer an environment of safety, empathy, and a lot of laughs. I have a map of the ocean, but you are driving the ship. Let's get started!
As a mom, wife, and former teacher, I know burnout, anxiety, depression, and high stress first hand. It was my own therapy journey that allowed me to see my own strengths, limitations, and common thought distortions which ultimately lead me to this profession. I see adults suffering from the above conditions and many others. I offer an environment of safety, empathy, and a lot of laughs. I have a map of the ocean, but you are driving the ship. Let's get started!
Alicia is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Very Unique Wellness and is completing her Mental Health Counseling at Capella University to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice, with over eight years of experience supporting children, teens, and families in mental health and social services. Alicia specializes in anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using CBT and Person-Centered Therapy to create a safe, compassionate space. Supervised by Vorā O. Blake, LPCC-S, she’s committed to empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility in helping clients build resilience and access wellness.
Alicia is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Very Unique Wellness and is completing her Mental Health Counseling at Capella University to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a bachelor’s in criminal justice, with over eight years of experience supporting children, teens, and families in mental health and social services. Alicia specializes in anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using CBT and Person-Centered Therapy to create a safe, compassionate space. Supervised by Vorā O. Blake, LPCC-S, she’s committed to empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility in helping clients build resilience and access wellness.
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My approach is highly relational and strengths-based, while also grounded in evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed lens.
I aim to create a space where each client feels seen, heard, and understood. I meet clients where they are with a compassionate, grounding presence, building a foundation of felt safety from which we can explore areas of feeling stuck, develop tools for resilience, and foster meaningful growth and connection.
I work with children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. Many clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My approach is highly relational and strengths-based, while also grounded in evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed lens.
I aim to create a space where each client feels seen, heard, and understood. I meet clients where they are with a compassionate, grounding presence, building a foundation of felt safety from which we can explore areas of feeling stuck, develop tools for resilience, and foster meaningful growth and connection.
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, graduating from Northern Kentucky University with her bachelors and masters degree. Amanda’s approach is client centered and compassionate, believing in the importance of rapport. She has experience working with teenagers, adults, couples and families on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Amanda uses CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT. Amanda believes in meeting clients where they are at, and collaborating to improve day to day quality of life.
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, graduating from Northern Kentucky University with her bachelors and masters degree. Amanda’s approach is client centered and compassionate, believing in the importance of rapport. She has experience working with teenagers, adults, couples and families on a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Amanda uses CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT. Amanda believes in meeting clients where they are at, and collaborating to improve day to day quality of life.
Marjie is a licensed professional clinical counselor who is passionate about helping people. With a masters degree in clinical mental health and art therapy, Marjie has been helping people for over a decade, taking a mind, body, spirit approach. Marjie brings a unique set of tools to each session. Marjie has gained experience working in community mental health, foster care, a hospice setting, acute psychiatric inpatient, working with those with severe mental illness in an outpatient setting, and private practice outpatient dealing with the in’s and out’s of every day life.
Marjie is a licensed professional clinical counselor who is passionate about helping people. With a masters degree in clinical mental health and art therapy, Marjie has been helping people for over a decade, taking a mind, body, spirit approach. Marjie brings a unique set of tools to each session. Marjie has gained experience working in community mental health, foster care, a hospice setting, acute psychiatric inpatient, working with those with severe mental illness in an outpatient setting, and private practice outpatient dealing with the in’s and out’s of every day life.
Sometimes, you just need help dealing with the stresses of life. Finding the right kind of help can make all the difference. Whether you are dealing with a major life change or navigating emotional challenges, therapy can be a valuable tool for achieving a healthier and more fulfilling life. My name is Rannen Roberson, MAE, LPCA, LPC and I just might be the resource that you need. As a former collegiate athlete and long-time athletic academic advisor at two major state universities, I have a special interest in helping those who want to be their very best.
Sometimes, you just need help dealing with the stresses of life. Finding the right kind of help can make all the difference. Whether you are dealing with a major life change or navigating emotional challenges, therapy can be a valuable tool for achieving a healthier and more fulfilling life. My name is Rannen Roberson, MAE, LPCA, LPC and I just might be the resource that you need. As a former collegiate athlete and long-time athletic academic advisor at two major state universities, I have a special interest in helping those who want to be their very best.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
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 seniors and the 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.


