Therapists for Seniors in Columbia, TN
Life is a journey that can take us through many struggles and challenges. Are you facing a new season in life and facing uncertainty or unforeseen challenges? Are you wanting to map out a plan to reach life goals? Are you trying to cope with church or spiritual hurt? Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief. Finding someone to walk with you can provide tremendous growth and encouragement.
Life is a journey that can take us through many struggles and challenges. Are you facing a new season in life and facing uncertainty or unforeseen challenges? Are you wanting to map out a plan to reach life goals? Are you trying to cope with church or spiritual hurt? Perhaps you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief. Finding someone to walk with you can provide tremendous growth and encouragement.
Relationship is at the root of my work as a therapist. My goal is to establish trusting connections through empathy, humanness, acceptance, support and humor. I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, couples and families on relationship issues; I also offer treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-esteem.
Relationship is at the root of my work as a therapist. My goal is to establish trusting connections through empathy, humanness, acceptance, support and humor. I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, couples and families on relationship issues; I also offer treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-esteem.
Whether you're feeling disconnected from your spouse, overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to face it alone. Many of the people I work with have tried to solve these struggles on their own, only to find themselves repeating the same painful patterns. Counseling offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create lasting change. My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel understood, challenged, and supported as we work toward the life and relationships you want.
Whether you're feeling disconnected from your spouse, overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to face it alone. Many of the people I work with have tried to solve these struggles on their own, only to find themselves repeating the same painful patterns. Counseling offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create lasting change. My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel understood, challenged, and supported as we work toward the life and relationships you want.
I provide a safe space to build connection and relationship to explore therapeutic goals without judgement. I listen, offer perspective, and support clients in finding solutions to achieve their goals. Transparency, vulnerability, and empowerment are tools used to achieve success.
I provide a safe space to build connection and relationship to explore therapeutic goals without judgement. I listen, offer perspective, and support clients in finding solutions to achieve their goals. Transparency, vulnerability, and empowerment are tools used to achieve success.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. I’m Kara and whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting change.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. I’m Kara and whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting change.
Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
Often, life gets away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution. It is also a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that is constantly in flux. In my Individual Therapy and Family Therapy practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behaviors, self-esteem, core beliefs/values, and many other aspects of life.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I provide a compassionate, structured space to help you heal and thrive. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and ADHD, I partner with adults to process past traumas and build practical, everyday coping skills using EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I provide a compassionate, structured space to help you heal and thrive. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and ADHD, I partner with adults to process past traumas and build practical, everyday coping skills using EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with Apex Recovery, deeply committed to supporting individuals facing trauma and substance use disorders through a holistic lens that incorporates fitness and wellness practices. In my practice, I believe in addressing mental health challenges from a comprehensive perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. That's why alongside traditional therapeutic approaches, I place a strong emphasis on integrating holistic and fitness-based interventions into our work together.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with Apex Recovery, deeply committed to supporting individuals facing trauma and substance use disorders through a holistic lens that incorporates fitness and wellness practices. In my practice, I believe in addressing mental health challenges from a comprehensive perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. That's why alongside traditional therapeutic approaches, I place a strong emphasis on integrating holistic and fitness-based interventions into our work together.
Have you spent your life feeling like an outsider? Maybe you've been judged, misunderstood, or made to feel like you don't belong. I specialize in working with people who have been marginalized, especially LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and others who've had to fight harder just to exist. I have a deep love and respect for people who have survived lives that asked them to fight harder just to exist. Together, we'll help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels authentically yours.
Have you spent your life feeling like an outsider? Maybe you've been judged, misunderstood, or made to feel like you don't belong. I specialize in working with people who have been marginalized, especially LGBTQ+ individuals, trauma survivors, and others who've had to fight harder just to exist. I have a deep love and respect for people who have survived lives that asked them to fight harder just to exist. Together, we'll help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that feels authentically yours.
Clients often come to share issues of depression, anxiety, stress, current or chronic relationship issues, school failure, conflicts at home, and grief/loss issues. Underlying many of these issues is childhood trauma or loss which when addressed directly, resolves the current issues. My ideal client is one who wants solutions, has had limited progress with previous therapists, wants a therapist who is an active participant in sessions, and is ready to feel stronger quickly. Clients appreciate my casual, direct, compassionate and goal focused approach to their therapy sessions. Clients with ADHD or Autism, find a safe space here.
Clients often come to share issues of depression, anxiety, stress, current or chronic relationship issues, school failure, conflicts at home, and grief/loss issues. Underlying many of these issues is childhood trauma or loss which when addressed directly, resolves the current issues. My ideal client is one who wants solutions, has had limited progress with previous therapists, wants a therapist who is an active participant in sessions, and is ready to feel stronger quickly. Clients appreciate my casual, direct, compassionate and goal focused approach to their therapy sessions. Clients with ADHD or Autism, find a safe space here.
Do you feel haunted by things in your past that keep interfering with you here in the present? Are there issues that you have emotional reactions to that don't make sense? Bad relationships and traumatic events are difficult to process and resolve. They can linger and affect your abilities in many ways. Depression, anxiety, low self esteem, poor relationships, poor communication, and other coping problems can be a result.
Do you feel haunted by things in your past that keep interfering with you here in the present? Are there issues that you have emotional reactions to that don't make sense? Bad relationships and traumatic events are difficult to process and resolve. They can linger and affect your abilities in many ways. Depression, anxiety, low self esteem, poor relationships, poor communication, and other coping problems can be a result.
Do you need wisdom, inspiration, and a strategy that can move you from feeling "stuck" to "empowered"? I specialize in trauma, marriage and parenting issues, sexual betrayal, depression and overcoming grief. Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, and using my skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR, we will work together to move you towards holistic healing.
Do you need wisdom, inspiration, and a strategy that can move you from feeling "stuck" to "empowered"? I specialize in trauma, marriage and parenting issues, sexual betrayal, depression and overcoming grief. Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, and using my skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR, we will work together to move you towards holistic healing.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying a weight no one else can see? Trauma, grief, and anxiety can steal your energy, your sleep, and even your sense of self. The truth is—you don’t have to stay stuck. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Nicole Meadows, LCSW, a licensed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults move from surviving to truly living again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—I don’t just listen, I help you find tools and healing strategies that bring real relief.
Imagine six months from now: you’re sleeping better, feeling calmer, and finally trusting yourself again.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying a weight no one else can see? Trauma, grief, and anxiety can steal your energy, your sleep, and even your sense of self. The truth is—you don’t have to stay stuck. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Nicole Meadows, LCSW, a licensed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults move from surviving to truly living again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—I don’t just listen, I help you find tools and healing strategies that bring real relief.
Imagine six months from now: you’re sleeping better, feeling calmer, and finally trusting yourself again.
Sometimes beginning the process of therapy can be a little scary. The gifts that can be discovered through the challenge may inspire, transform, generate, and insight a new outlook on one's future. I have great compassion for those that want to make changes in their life. Family, child (play therapy), teens and individul, along with groups are all a part of my practice. Helping to discover your ultimate truth and having healthy, intimate, communicative, and nurturing relationships can bring freedom to your world and that is the goal.
Sometimes beginning the process of therapy can be a little scary. The gifts that can be discovered through the challenge may inspire, transform, generate, and insight a new outlook on one's future. I have great compassion for those that want to make changes in their life. Family, child (play therapy), teens and individul, along with groups are all a part of my practice. Helping to discover your ultimate truth and having healthy, intimate, communicative, and nurturing relationships can bring freedom to your world and that is the goal.
The scariest part of therapy isn't what you'll have to say — it's what you might discover. Like the courage you forgot you had. Or the truth that you were never the sum of your worst moments in life. That you have always been valuable, and you never deserved the hurt you carried. Therapy is where your voice finally gets to take up space.
The scariest part of therapy isn't what you'll have to say — it's what you might discover. Like the courage you forgot you had. Or the truth that you were never the sum of your worst moments in life. That you have always been valuable, and you never deserved the hurt you carried. Therapy is where your voice finally gets to take up space.
There are unique reasons for seeking counseling: You're a woman dealing with the stressors of being a wife, mom, empty nester, a professional or the aging process (yes, I'm looking at you, menopause); you've forgotten who you are and how to find balance. Memories of childhood may impact you in ways you don't fully understand. You're overwhelmed with anxiety and may struggle in relationships. Maybe your relationship is new and you want to focus on it before taking a next step or you're new parents and want to learn how to balance. Regardless of who you are, your desire to have a sense of self and security is a priority.
There are unique reasons for seeking counseling: You're a woman dealing with the stressors of being a wife, mom, empty nester, a professional or the aging process (yes, I'm looking at you, menopause); you've forgotten who you are and how to find balance. Memories of childhood may impact you in ways you don't fully understand. You're overwhelmed with anxiety and may struggle in relationships. Maybe your relationship is new and you want to focus on it before taking a next step or you're new parents and want to learn how to balance. Regardless of who you are, your desire to have a sense of self and security is a priority.
Years ago, I remember reaching out to a counselor for the first time and how intimidating that step felt. If you’re considering therapy—or simply wanting to ask a few questions—you’re welcome to reach out. Many people begin counseling unsure where to start, only knowing that their thoughts, emotions, or relationships feel heavy or strained. I come alongside individuals as they share their story at their own pace, offering a calm, supportive space to gently heal from trauma, find emotional steadiness, and build relationships rooted in safety, trust, and peace.
Years ago, I remember reaching out to a counselor for the first time and how intimidating that step felt. If you’re considering therapy—or simply wanting to ask a few questions—you’re welcome to reach out. Many people begin counseling unsure where to start, only knowing that their thoughts, emotions, or relationships feel heavy or strained. I come alongside individuals as they share their story at their own pace, offering a calm, supportive space to gently heal from trauma, find emotional steadiness, and build relationships rooted in safety, trust, and peace.
Daniel Haile is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and certificate of conflict resolution from Abilene Christian University. He also has a Youth Ministry degree from Harding University. Daniel seeks to provide confidential and affordable counseling to the surrounding community, guided by Christian values, professional services and quality counseling. He has experience in providing counseling for couples in crisis, families in crisis, and teens. Appointments are available on Saturdays. Services may be offered on a sliding-scale payment plan.
Daniel Haile is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and certificate of conflict resolution from Abilene Christian University. He also has a Youth Ministry degree from Harding University. Daniel seeks to provide confidential and affordable counseling to the surrounding community, guided by Christian values, professional services and quality counseling. He has experience in providing counseling for couples in crisis, families in crisis, and teens. Appointments are available on Saturdays. Services may be offered on a sliding-scale payment plan.
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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.