Therapists for Seniors in Cayce, SC
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over ten years of experience working as a therapist with individuals and groups. Things can feel overwhelming at times, and I want to help you lift the weight of life’s struggles. Change can be difficult, but so is staying in the same place.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps toward change. I'd like the opportunity to provide guidance and support on your journey of balance and healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over ten years of experience working as a therapist with individuals and groups. Things can feel overwhelming at times, and I want to help you lift the weight of life’s struggles. Change can be difficult, but so is staying in the same place.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps toward change. I'd like the opportunity to provide guidance and support on your journey of balance and healing.
Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adults find clarity, resilience, and meaningful change when life feels overwhelming. She provides individual therapy for adults across South Carolina, offering a supportive, structured space to address emotional distress, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with confidence. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings a thoughtful balance of compassion and clinical precision to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. Her work is especially centered on concerns she is deeply passionate about treating.Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adult
Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adults find clarity, resilience, and meaningful change when life feels overwhelming. She provides individual therapy for adults across South Carolina, offering a supportive, structured space to address emotional distress, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with confidence. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings a thoughtful balance of compassion and clinical precision to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. Her work is especially centered on concerns she is deeply passionate about treating.Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adult
Maggie Malaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2015. She has an Ma CMHc from South University and a BA Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Ready for change? Maggie believes change begins to happen when you feel seen, heard, and understood in the situations you are struggling with. Without this support, people often feel isolated, irritable, confused, shame, or helpless that their situation will get better. Maggie strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space so that you do not have to face things alone. You don’t have to feel stuck.
Maggie Malaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2015. She has an Ma CMHc from South University and a BA Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Ready for change? Maggie believes change begins to happen when you feel seen, heard, and understood in the situations you are struggling with. Without this support, people often feel isolated, irritable, confused, shame, or helpless that their situation will get better. Maggie strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space so that you do not have to face things alone. You don’t have to feel stuck.
At LifeStance Health in South Carolina, he provides Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Family Therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering care that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment for the diverse communities he serves throughout the state.
Lynn is especially passionate about working with trauma in all its forms, including military and combat trauma, relational trauma, childhood and developmental trauma, and school avoidance that grows out of overwhelming experiences.
At LifeStance Health in South Carolina, he provides Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Family Therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering care that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment for the diverse communities he serves throughout the state.
Lynn is especially passionate about working with trauma in all its forms, including military and combat trauma, relational trauma, childhood and developmental trauma, and school avoidance that grows out of overwhelming experiences.
I am here to help adults and young adults who are in need of an ally to assist them with whatever life stressors they are currently facing. They can be from any walk of life, from any cultural background, and at any point along their life's journey. Motivation for change and willingness to explore what that change may look like in their life is a plus. Simply put, I am here to help those who want help achieving their goals and are willing to work with me on achieving the best version of themselves.
I am here to help adults and young adults who are in need of an ally to assist them with whatever life stressors they are currently facing. They can be from any walk of life, from any cultural background, and at any point along their life's journey. Motivation for change and willingness to explore what that change may look like in their life is a plus. Simply put, I am here to help those who want help achieving their goals and are willing to work with me on achieving the best version of themselves.
Karen M. Smith, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. She specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, grief, and later life transitions, using CBT and ACT to foster resilience and emotional well-being. Karen also supports the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism, and parents seeking guidance. Her warm, goal-oriented approach empowers clients to explore emotions and make meaningful changes. With a background in behavioral intervention, she understands the impact of emotional challenges on individuals and families.
Karen M. Smith, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. She specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, grief, and later life transitions, using CBT and ACT to foster resilience and emotional well-being. Karen also supports the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism, and parents seeking guidance. Her warm, goal-oriented approach empowers clients to explore emotions and make meaningful changes. With a background in behavioral intervention, she understands the impact of emotional challenges on individuals and families.
Michelle Benson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Behavioral Sciences from Columbia College. She earned her Master’s degree in 2021 from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is currently working towards her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Michelle understands what it is like looking for a therapist. You want to find someone that you can feel comfortable with and can trust.
Michelle Benson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Behavioral Sciences from Columbia College. She earned her Master’s degree in 2021 from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is currently working towards her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Michelle understands what it is like looking for a therapist. You want to find someone that you can feel comfortable with and can trust.
Debbie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. Debbie has many years of experience and can tailor treatment from a variety of modalities. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys pets, diamond art, and decorating
Debbie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. Debbie has many years of experience and can tailor treatment from a variety of modalities. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys pets, diamond art, and decorating
Duncan Howe, LISW-CP, empowers adults across South Carolina to overcome mental health challenges and achieve personal growth. With a person-centered approach, Duncan helps clients navigate issues like trauma, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, schizoaffective disorders, and intellectual disabilities through evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Duncan specializes in supporting military veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals managing gender identity concerns, head injuries, or midlife and later-life transitions.
Duncan Howe, LISW-CP, empowers adults across South Carolina to overcome mental health challenges and achieve personal growth. With a person-centered approach, Duncan helps clients navigate issues like trauma, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, schizoaffective disorders, and intellectual disabilities through evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Duncan specializes in supporting military veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals managing gender identity concerns, head injuries, or midlife and later-life transitions.
Robert Karpe, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. Through personalized care, he supports adults and teens facing life’s stressors—whether related to trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Robert provides individual and couples therapy for clients ages 15 and up, using evidence-based approaches that promote resilience and self-understanding. He serves diverse communities across South Carolina and is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
Robert Karpe, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. Through personalized care, he supports adults and teens facing life’s stressors—whether related to trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Robert provides individual and couples therapy for clients ages 15 and up, using evidence-based approaches that promote resilience and self-understanding. He serves diverse communities across South Carolina and is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and family therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting children and adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Chuck is particularly passionate about working with children and teens who need structured behavioral support, including those with IEPs and behavior-disordered plans, helping families create consistency at home and school while improving coping and communication skills.
At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and family therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting children and adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Chuck is particularly passionate about working with children and teens who need structured behavioral support, including those with IEPs and behavior-disordered plans, helping families create consistency at home and school while improving coping and communication skills.
Tasha Cowan, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across South Carolina navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s most overwhelming transitions with compassion and clinical skill. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy designed to build trust, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is grounded in the belief that feeling heard and understood is the foundation for healing, and she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that support growth both inside and outside of sessions.
Tasha Cowan, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across South Carolina navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s most overwhelming transitions with compassion and clinical skill. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy designed to build trust, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is grounded in the belief that feeling heard and understood is the foundation for healing, and she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that support growth both inside and outside of sessions.
Racquel Sims, LPC is dedicated to helping clients in South Carolina find clarity and strength in their mental health journeys. As a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, Racquel offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their challenges and explore new ways of thinking. Her approach emphasizes fostering selfreliance, empowering her clients to gain deeper insights into their feelings, and promoting personal growth. Serving individuals across various demographics, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military/veterans, and first responders, Racquel’s work spans a range of areas in mental health care.
Racquel Sims, LPC is dedicated to helping clients in South Carolina find clarity and strength in their mental health journeys. As a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, Racquel offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their challenges and explore new ways of thinking. Her approach emphasizes fostering selfreliance, empowering her clients to gain deeper insights into their feelings, and promoting personal growth. Serving individuals across various demographics, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military/veterans, and first responders, Racquel’s work spans a range of areas in mental health care.
My goal is to work with you to achieve YOUR goals. My hope is to walk alongside you in your journey toward growth. Do you have a child that is struggling? Are you a college student that can't seem to keep your head above water? Are you an adult that struggles to maintain healthy relationships? Do you have guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, stress, or anger? Are you longing for peace, hope, strong self-esteem, or confidence? Call me. Let's restore some areas in your life.
My goal is to work with you to achieve YOUR goals. My hope is to walk alongside you in your journey toward growth. Do you have a child that is struggling? Are you a college student that can't seem to keep your head above water? Are you an adult that struggles to maintain healthy relationships? Do you have guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, stress, or anger? Are you longing for peace, hope, strong self-esteem, or confidence? Call me. Let's restore some areas in your life.
LaToya Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has a Masters in Arts in Community Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Behavioral Science. LaToya has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She is rostered as a TF-CBT therapist. Outside of work, LaToya enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking in the park and has developed a love for hiking.
LaToya Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has a Masters in Arts in Community Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Behavioral Science. LaToya has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She is rostered as a TF-CBT therapist. Outside of work, LaToya enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking in the park and has developed a love for hiking.
Nancy M. Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2007. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University for undergraduate and graduate education. Nancy has a passion for helping people as life can be challenging and tough. Making the first step toward healing can be difficult. Nancy works with individuals, couples, and families to help them to move from stuck areas in their life. Her experience has afforded her to ability to address issues in parenting, sexual trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and ADHD.
Nancy M. Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2007. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University for undergraduate and graduate education. Nancy has a passion for helping people as life can be challenging and tough. Making the first step toward healing can be difficult. Nancy works with individuals, couples, and families to help them to move from stuck areas in their life. Her experience has afforded her to ability to address issues in parenting, sexual trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and ADHD.
I have been a therapist for 30 years working with children, teenagers, and adults. I attained my master's degree in education from Clemson University and my licensure in 2012. I specialize in anxiety management and working with unresolved trauma.
I have been a therapist for 30 years working with children, teenagers, and adults. I attained my master's degree in education from Clemson University and my licensure in 2012. I specialize in anxiety management and working with unresolved trauma.
What Rachel is most passionate about is supporting children and teens who are facing behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly related to ADHD and childhood behavior issues. She works closely with families to strengthen parenting skills and build supportive environments that encourage healthy development and lasting change. With a compassionate yet structured approach, she helps young clients understand themselves better and thrive both at home and at school. Outside of her clinical work, Rachel finds joy in creative outlets such as art and baking, and she deeply values time spent with her family.
What Rachel is most passionate about is supporting children and teens who are facing behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly related to ADHD and childhood behavior issues. She works closely with families to strengthen parenting skills and build supportive environments that encourage healthy development and lasting change. With a compassionate yet structured approach, she helps young clients understand themselves better and thrive both at home and at school. Outside of her clinical work, Rachel finds joy in creative outlets such as art and baking, and she deeply values time spent with her family.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey together in a safe environment. "We can't change, what we don't confront. I am prepared to hear you with compassion and without judgment". Let's have a conversation.
It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey together in a safe environment. "We can't change, what we don't confront. I am prepared to hear you with compassion and without judgment". Let's have a conversation.
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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 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.