Therapists for Seniors in Clayton, NC
Jessica Lynn Drennen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At the end of the day, relationships matter & I believe they are at the core of our success. How we interact with one another in every setting & how we treat ourselves is crucial to navigating through life. When we love ourselves, we are able to think positively, create & reach goals, take responsibility, understand things we can & cannot control, treat ourselves with compassion & have confidence. When one of these relationships if lacking or does not exist, we are suseptible to a plethora of mental health & life struggles.
At the end of the day, relationships matter & I believe they are at the core of our success. How we interact with one another in every setting & how we treat ourselves is crucial to navigating through life. When we love ourselves, we are able to think positively, create & reach goals, take responsibility, understand things we can & cannot control, treat ourselves with compassion & have confidence. When one of these relationships if lacking or does not exist, we are suseptible to a plethora of mental health & life struggles.
Welcome to Sounding Stone Counseling & Wellness, PLLC (North Carolina and Massachusetts). We offer outpatient mental health therapy services in our Clayton, North Carolina office and via telehealth throughout North Carolina and Massachusetts.
Our practice is built on a foundation of healing and support. We value the ability to walk alongside you. We strive to help you find healing, growth, resilience, autonomy and hope in this process.
Welcome to Sounding Stone Counseling & Wellness, PLLC (North Carolina and Massachusetts). We offer outpatient mental health therapy services in our Clayton, North Carolina office and via telehealth throughout North Carolina and Massachusetts.
Our practice is built on a foundation of healing and support. We value the ability to walk alongside you. We strive to help you find healing, growth, resilience, autonomy and hope in this process.
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
If you are looking for a relaxing space that is safe and comfortable, where you can be yourself and feel respected, you are looking in the right place. I strive to give my clients a warm and comfortable environment, where we can work together to accomplish your goals and work through the stress, hurt and confusion of life’s challenges. Whether you have anxiety/depression, need to work through an addiction or just want to process life's current or past issues, lets work together to help you heal and grow into the person you want to be.
If you are looking for a relaxing space that is safe and comfortable, where you can be yourself and feel respected, you are looking in the right place. I strive to give my clients a warm and comfortable environment, where we can work together to accomplish your goals and work through the stress, hurt and confusion of life’s challenges. Whether you have anxiety/depression, need to work through an addiction or just want to process life's current or past issues, lets work together to help you heal and grow into the person you want to be.
Alisha Dusty
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Clayton, NC 27520
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like your past experiences are negatively affecting your present? Or often think you are "not good enough"? This negative belief can stem from hurtful messages from our family, peers, authority figures, and others. It may be difficult to imagine thinking differently. We can work together to help you emotionally process painful experiences and put them into a more self-compassionate perspective, develop your confidence and coping skills, increase feelings of peace and calm, and create more space in your life for what is most meaningful to you. It is possible to find relief with therapeutic support.
Do you feel like your past experiences are negatively affecting your present? Or often think you are "not good enough"? This negative belief can stem from hurtful messages from our family, peers, authority figures, and others. It may be difficult to imagine thinking differently. We can work together to help you emotionally process painful experiences and put them into a more self-compassionate perspective, develop your confidence and coping skills, increase feelings of peace and calm, and create more space in your life for what is most meaningful to you. It is possible to find relief with therapeutic support.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern at Mindful Solutions: Therapy and Consulting Services, providing services under the clinical supervision of Taria Bonaparte, MA, LCMHCS. Life has a way of bringing us to moments where we need a space to pause, reflect, and find our footing again. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or one of life's major transitions, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with adults who need to feel seen before they can begin to heal.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern at Mindful Solutions: Therapy and Consulting Services, providing services under the clinical supervision of Taria Bonaparte, MA, LCMHCS. Life has a way of bringing us to moments where we need a space to pause, reflect, and find our footing again. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or one of life's major transitions, you do not have to figure it out alone. I work with adults who need to feel seen before they can begin to heal.
Healing begins with a single step. Start your journey today with a clinician who is deeply passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as we work together toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. My clients enjoy a warm and compassionate counselor with extensive knowledge and experience working with men, women, and children of all ages across a wide range of life experiences and challenges. My ideal clients are those who are ready to take the first step, whether they are navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, past trauma, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.
Healing begins with a single step. Start your journey today with a clinician who is deeply passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as we work together toward healing, growth, and meaningful change. My clients enjoy a warm and compassionate counselor with extensive knowledge and experience working with men, women, and children of all ages across a wide range of life experiences and challenges. My ideal clients are those who are ready to take the first step, whether they are navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, past trauma, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.
Thank you for visiting my page. By visiting this site, you are taking the first step towards realizing the positive changes that you would like to see in your life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings with people struggling with many different types of problems. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I typically approach treatment from a family systems perspective, often focusing on communication patterns and roles that individuals serve in the family system.
Thank you for visiting my page. By visiting this site, you are taking the first step towards realizing the positive changes that you would like to see in your life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings with people struggling with many different types of problems. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I typically approach treatment from a family systems perspective, often focusing on communication patterns and roles that individuals serve in the family system.
I see how heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges that seem too heavy for their small shoulders. As a parent, you may feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to help—and that can feel incredibly lonely. You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own. I'm here to support you and your family with care that’s compassionate, practical, and grounded in what works. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with children as young as 4 years old, as well as parents and adults healing from trauma, using an approach that’s both gentle and evidence-based.
I see how heartbreaking it can be to watch your child struggle with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges that seem too heavy for their small shoulders. As a parent, you may feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to help—and that can feel incredibly lonely. You're not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own. I'm here to support you and your family with care that’s compassionate, practical, and grounded in what works. As a licensed mental health counselor, I work with children as young as 4 years old, as well as parents and adults healing from trauma, using an approach that’s both gentle and evidence-based.
I think of therapy as a journey. I see my role as walking along side my client, shedding light on the past, helping make connections between events, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Working collaboratively, we make use of these insights to develop new perspectives on the past and the present. At the end of our time together, I want my client to feel more secure and confident moving forward under their own power, liking who they are and what they have to offer the world.
I think of therapy as a journey. I see my role as walking along side my client, shedding light on the past, helping make connections between events, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Working collaboratively, we make use of these insights to develop new perspectives on the past and the present. At the end of our time together, I want my client to feel more secure and confident moving forward under their own power, liking who they are and what they have to offer the world.
Every therapy client has unique needs and goals. Some people seek clarification during transitional times, while others desire an open, nonjudgmental space to share and process complex emotions. Many therapy clients seek a space to vent or air frustrations. I enjoy meeting each client where they are in their mental health journey and working to approach their individual needs.
Every therapy client has unique needs and goals. Some people seek clarification during transitional times, while others desire an open, nonjudgmental space to share and process complex emotions. Many therapy clients seek a space to vent or air frustrations. I enjoy meeting each client where they are in their mental health journey and working to approach their individual needs.
I utilize a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for well-balanced emotional/mental health. I believe a person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that everyone needs a slightly different approach to accomplish these goals, so I adjust in technique for each specific challenge. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
I utilize a positive theoretical orientation which assumes that all individuals possess an innate desire for well-balanced emotional/mental health. I believe a person enters therapy with a strong wish, whether conscious or unconscious, to overcome obstacles and free themselves from constraints that are holding them back. I find that everyone needs a slightly different approach to accomplish these goals, so I adjust in technique for each specific challenge. I truly enjoy the experience of guiding my clients through this process and consider it a privilege to play such an important role in a person's life.
Looking to heal but not sure of the next step? Do you feel weighed down by past traumas or critical self-talk? Do you find yourself in repetitive unhealthy patterns in your personal life and relationships? Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or unable to resolve grief and loss? Have you been self-medicating with drugs or alcohol and not sure how to fil the void once you quit using? Are you interested in learning to love and accept your authentic self? Do you live in NM or NC?
Looking to heal but not sure of the next step? Do you feel weighed down by past traumas or critical self-talk? Do you find yourself in repetitive unhealthy patterns in your personal life and relationships? Have you been feeling anxious, depressed or unable to resolve grief and loss? Have you been self-medicating with drugs or alcohol and not sure how to fil the void once you quit using? Are you interested in learning to love and accept your authentic self? Do you live in NM or NC?
Whether you're navigating a life transition, healing from past wounds, or simply looking for a space where you can feel heard and supported, I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen the relationships that matter most.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to offer a warm, collaborative space where healing can unfold through connection, compassion, and empowerment. I use evidence-based, relational frameworks that nurture self-understanding and meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating a life transition, healing from past wounds, or simply looking for a space where you can feel heard and supported, I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen the relationships that matter most.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to offer a warm, collaborative space where healing can unfold through connection, compassion, and empowerment. I use evidence-based, relational frameworks that nurture self-understanding and meaningful change.
I am offering virtual appointments to residents of Massachusetts.
I am offering virtual appointments to residents of Massachusetts.
Do you have low self-esteem, past trauma, identity confusion, grief, or lack personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? Do you feel trapped by cultural norms or others’ expectations? Do you feel like a weirdo or you’re just not normal. Is your family nuts? Are you in a life transition (romantic, stage of life, career, school, roles) or in self-discovery, exploring relationships, sexuality, or spirituality?
You’re welcome here! I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with adult ADHD & Neurodivergence, single/new/co-parents, women’s issues & empowerment, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities. Let’s find your Peace and Power!
Do you have low self-esteem, past trauma, identity confusion, grief, or lack personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? Do you feel trapped by cultural norms or others’ expectations? Do you feel like a weirdo or you’re just not normal. Is your family nuts? Are you in a life transition (romantic, stage of life, career, school, roles) or in self-discovery, exploring relationships, sexuality, or spirituality?
You’re welcome here! I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with adult ADHD & Neurodivergence, single/new/co-parents, women’s issues & empowerment, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities. Let’s find your Peace and Power!
Ever feel like you’re expected to have all the answers, but you’re still trying to figure out the questions? Whether you’re a teen navigating the chaos of high school, a young adult "adulting" for the first time, or an adult looking for a fresh perspective—I’m here to help you navigate the map.
I’m Jennifer, and my approach to counseling is built around curiosity and reflection in a supportive space. I don’t sit across from you as a distant expert. I see myself as a fellow traveler. Think of me as the person in the passenger seat who holds the GPS (and the snacks) while you are behind the wheel.
Ever feel like you’re expected to have all the answers, but you’re still trying to figure out the questions? Whether you’re a teen navigating the chaos of high school, a young adult "adulting" for the first time, or an adult looking for a fresh perspective—I’m here to help you navigate the map.
I’m Jennifer, and my approach to counseling is built around curiosity and reflection in a supportive space. I don’t sit across from you as a distant expert. I see myself as a fellow traveler. Think of me as the person in the passenger seat who holds the GPS (and the snacks) while you are behind the wheel.
Do you look like you’re holding it together — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or constantly overthinking? Maybe you’re a young adult trying to figure out who you are, a woman navigating relationships and self-doubt, a mom carrying more than anyone sees, a teacher struggling with burnout, etc. You want peace, clarity, and steadiness — but your mind won’t slow down.
You don’t have to keep managing it alone. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore what’s beneath the anxiety or stress and build sustainable tools for real change.
Do you look like you’re holding it together — but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or constantly overthinking? Maybe you’re a young adult trying to figure out who you are, a woman navigating relationships and self-doubt, a mom carrying more than anyone sees, a teacher struggling with burnout, etc. You want peace, clarity, and steadiness — but your mind won’t slow down.
You don’t have to keep managing it alone. My goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore what’s beneath the anxiety or stress and build sustainable tools for real change.
Hi there! I am glad you are here. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and starting therapy is a big step. No matter your story, know that you deserve support, healing, and a space where you can be fully seen and heard. Life can be incredibly challenging, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or navigating complex diagnoses like PTSD, bipolar disorder, or co-occurring mental health issues. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Maybe you're hoping to feel more like yourself again, to reconnect with others, or to simply feel more at peace in your day-to-day life!
Hi there! I am glad you are here. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and starting therapy is a big step. No matter your story, know that you deserve support, healing, and a space where you can be fully seen and heard. Life can be incredibly challenging, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or navigating complex diagnoses like PTSD, bipolar disorder, or co-occurring mental health issues. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Maybe you're hoping to feel more like yourself again, to reconnect with others, or to simply feel more at peace in your day-to-day life!
Hi there. My name is Mary Beth Hinton, owner + operator of Resilient Healing Wellness. I offer fully virtual, individual and family therapy for those living in North Carolina.
I specialize in working with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, perinatal mental health as well as grief and major life changes. I have a passion for working with clients who want to live a more fulfilled life.
Hi there. My name is Mary Beth Hinton, owner + operator of Resilient Healing Wellness. I offer fully virtual, individual and family therapy for those living in North Carolina.
I specialize in working with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, perinatal mental health as well as grief and major life changes. I have a passion for working with clients who want to live a more fulfilled life.
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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.