Geriatric Therapists in Dickson, TN

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Ed Wilder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Dickson, TN 37055
Are you experiencing the road as lonely and isolating or feeling confused about your next steps in life? Maybe your race, gender, sexual identity, or world-view is being dishonored, and you feel oppression and injustice.
Are you experiencing the road as lonely and isolating or feeling confused about your next steps in life? Maybe your race, gender, sexual identity, or world-view is being dishonored, and you feel oppression and injustice.
(904) 866-1556 View (904) 866-1556
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Stable Space - Trauma and Equine Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, Equine, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Choosing to begin therapy can be a daunting decision, but it's a huge step on the path to healing. I recognize the courage behind that decision. My mission is to help you navigate the journey ahead and ensure that you never have to travel it alone. My specialty in trauma treatment, combined with a client-centered approach, allows me a unique perspective that can provide much-needed support and a sense of safety. Utilizing techniques tailored specifically to your unique needs, I am able to walk alongside you as we work together to navigate some of life's darkest times.
Choosing to begin therapy can be a daunting decision, but it's a huge step on the path to healing. I recognize the courage behind that decision. My mission is to help you navigate the journey ahead and ensure that you never have to travel it alone. My specialty in trauma treatment, combined with a client-centered approach, allows me a unique perspective that can provide much-needed support and a sense of safety. Utilizing techniques tailored specifically to your unique needs, I am able to walk alongside you as we work together to navigate some of life's darkest times.
(931) 416-0991 View (931) 416-0991
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Bessie Naomi Costanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CMFSW, CCTP, AMTP
Serves Area
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
(931) 272-8594 View (931) 272-8594

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From The Ashes Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDRPT2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety or a depressed mood? Do you wrestle with low self-esteem or setting boundaries? Do you feel like your self-care practices are nonexistent? Are you struggling to find a way to deal with feelings of grief? It’s important that we choose to be healthier versions of ourselves and live authentically. I can give you the tools to achieve this outcome! My philosophy begins with the perspective that our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. When we can change our thinking to be more adaptive, we can become the best versions of ourselves.
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety or a depressed mood? Do you wrestle with low self-esteem or setting boundaries? Do you feel like your self-care practices are nonexistent? Are you struggling to find a way to deal with feelings of grief? It’s important that we choose to be healthier versions of ourselves and live authentically. I can give you the tools to achieve this outcome! My philosophy begins with the perspective that our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions. When we can change our thinking to be more adaptive, we can become the best versions of ourselves.
(931) 271-5119 View (931) 271-5119
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Joshua Francis Medeiros
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP, CCT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When my clients come to me, they may recognize that something isn't quite right, and often are not sure what that "something" might be. They may have a mixed relationship with their past and struggle to integrate their experiences into a clear picture of their place in the world, or even to imagine a world where they can flourish. Sometimes they are aware of the specific traumas that have affected them, and sometimes all they know is struggle. My clients meet me with enough hope and courage to hold that first session, and I am privileged to walk with them from there.
When my clients come to me, they may recognize that something isn't quite right, and often are not sure what that "something" might be. They may have a mixed relationship with their past and struggle to integrate their experiences into a clear picture of their place in the world, or even to imagine a world where they can flourish. Sometimes they are aware of the specific traumas that have affected them, and sometimes all they know is struggle. My clients meet me with enough hope and courage to hold that first session, and I am privileged to walk with them from there.
(931) 458-1266 View (931) 458-1266
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Hillary Warrington Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, stress, and divorce. My presence is warm, attentive, and authentic. I believe that by accessing what exists inside ourselves, we become clear and confident in who we are. From here we are able to make effective choices aligned with who we really are, guiding us through life with openness, lightheartedness and less struggle.
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, stress, and divorce. My presence is warm, attentive, and authentic. I believe that by accessing what exists inside ourselves, we become clear and confident in who we are. From here we are able to make effective choices aligned with who we really are, guiding us through life with openness, lightheartedness and less struggle.
(888) 781-4524 View (888) 781-4524
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Christopher Menard
Psychologist, PsyD
Nashville, TN 37221
I work with couples, individuals, groups, and I also provide training & supervision to therapists. I can provide video therapy in 42 states per PSYPACT. In addition to being a therapist, I have taught in university classrooms to undergraduates and psychology graduate students. While I work with a broad array of tools (CBT, MBCT, intrapsychic) to support growth & healing, improve mental health, and to prevent depression, I specialize in incorporating various emotional self-awareness activities, mindfulness, and parts of self activities into therapy. With couples, I teach dialogue skills to grow connection and empathy.
I work with couples, individuals, groups, and I also provide training & supervision to therapists. I can provide video therapy in 42 states per PSYPACT. In addition to being a therapist, I have taught in university classrooms to undergraduates and psychology graduate students. While I work with a broad array of tools (CBT, MBCT, intrapsychic) to support growth & healing, improve mental health, and to prevent depression, I specialize in incorporating various emotional self-awareness activities, mindfulness, and parts of self activities into therapy. With couples, I teach dialogue skills to grow connection and empathy.
(629) 265-9613 View (629) 265-9613
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Paul Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
If you feel you are standing in the way of your own progress in life, or find you are repeating patterns that are not effective, despite your efforts to change, I may be able to help. I offer a setting in which to discover your unique set of concerns and I try to help you to discover a plan that works best for you.
If you feel you are standing in the way of your own progress in life, or find you are repeating patterns that are not effective, despite your efforts to change, I may be able to help. I offer a setting in which to discover your unique set of concerns and I try to help you to discover a plan that works best for you.
(615) 538-0125 View (615) 538-0125
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The Counseling Center LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MMFT, LCPT
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
At The Counseling Center, we help clients navigate anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Our therapists offer in-person sessions in Nashville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, and Springfield, as well as telehealth across Tennessee. We welcome people of all or no faith backgrounds and provide a compassionate, inclusive space for healing. You don’t have to face hard seasons alone. We’re here to walk with you.
(615) 307-9727 View (615) 307-9727
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Sherry Kinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37221
Do you find yourself worrying too much about the future or dwelling on the past? Are you struggling to adapt to recent changes in your life? Some major factors that can affect us include relationships, parenting, divorce, education, career and life transitions. Reaching out for therapy is a brave and important step in your journey. You will find a safe space with me where we will work together to identify what needs to shift in your life and how to move towards positive change. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me to set up a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Do you find yourself worrying too much about the future or dwelling on the past? Are you struggling to adapt to recent changes in your life? Some major factors that can affect us include relationships, parenting, divorce, education, career and life transitions. Reaching out for therapy is a brave and important step in your journey. You will find a safe space with me where we will work together to identify what needs to shift in your life and how to move towards positive change. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me to set up a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
(615) 645-3091 View (615) 645-3091
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Thomas David Neilson
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened with depression and anxiety? Are you struggling with shame and self-criticism? Are you grieving a loss, or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and peace? Therapy can help, and I have forty years of rich experience as a psychotherapist. In therapy, we will work together to help you heal old wounds, develop self-compassion, and reconnect with your inner strengths. My integrative approach blends traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness-based approaches, mind-body methods, and a deep understanding of the Enneagram to support genuine, lasting change — not just short-term relief.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened with depression and anxiety? Are you struggling with shame and self-criticism? Are you grieving a loss, or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and peace? Therapy can help, and I have forty years of rich experience as a psychotherapist. In therapy, we will work together to help you heal old wounds, develop self-compassion, and reconnect with your inner strengths. My integrative approach blends traditional psychotherapy with mindfulness-based approaches, mind-body methods, and a deep understanding of the Enneagram to support genuine, lasting change — not just short-term relief.
(615) 800-7271 View (615) 800-7271
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Lauren Alaine Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience workin in inpatient alcohol and drug units, geriatric services, primary care, outpatient addiction, and outpatient mental health.
other specialist within the field of mental health. My approach to treatment is holistic, and I love to interweave my sessions with talk, art, music, and other experiential modalities. I seek to provide my clients with compassion and empathy no matter what issue they may bring to the table. I am keenly aware of the shame that individuals carry when
I have experience workin in inpatient alcohol and drug units, geriatric services, primary care, outpatient addiction, and outpatient mental health.
other specialist within the field of mental health. My approach to treatment is holistic, and I love to interweave my sessions with talk, art, music, and other experiential modalities. I seek to provide my clients with compassion and empathy no matter what issue they may bring to the table. I am keenly aware of the shame that individuals carry when
(615) 619-4659 View (615) 619-4659
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Jeffrey L Binder
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
These days people frequently are burdened with some combination of anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, life transitions and challenges, or long-standing interpersonal patterns that interfere with personal fulfillment and satisfying relationships. Struggling with these kinds of situations can leave a person feeling hopelessly stuck. Fortunately, the collaborative work of psychotherapy can be very effective in finding satisfying solutions to these problems.
These days people frequently are burdened with some combination of anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, life transitions and challenges, or long-standing interpersonal patterns that interfere with personal fulfillment and satisfying relationships. Struggling with these kinds of situations can leave a person feeling hopelessly stuck. Fortunately, the collaborative work of psychotherapy can be very effective in finding satisfying solutions to these problems.
(615) 857-6686 View (615) 857-6686
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Tabitha Rose Walton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
Healing begins when we recognize how past pain influences our current behaviors and beliefs. But, it's not enough to just understand our past: we must develop internal tools and resources to change. I'm Tabitha Walton, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping women and men navigate the complexities of depression, anxiety, burnout, and trauma. I offer psychotherapy in person and online in Nashville, Tennessee, and online to California residents. I see ages 16+. I offer in-person and virtual sessions on Fridays from 8-5pm.
Healing begins when we recognize how past pain influences our current behaviors and beliefs. But, it's not enough to just understand our past: we must develop internal tools and resources to change. I'm Tabitha Walton, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping women and men navigate the complexities of depression, anxiety, burnout, and trauma. I offer psychotherapy in person and online in Nashville, Tennessee, and online to California residents. I see ages 16+. I offer in-person and virtual sessions on Fridays from 8-5pm.
(629) 205-7692 View (629) 205-7692
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Desarei Hoss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
We all experience hardships in life, whether sudden or gradual. My experience of 15 years includes working with clients experiencing various life challenges including chronic health issues, grief, family dynamics and personal trauma to providing specialized care for Veterans facing combat-related stress and the effects of redeployment on personal and family well being. My approach emphasizes collaboration and affirmation to help cultivate a safe and trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions and navigate their journey toward healing and resilience.
We all experience hardships in life, whether sudden or gradual. My experience of 15 years includes working with clients experiencing various life challenges including chronic health issues, grief, family dynamics and personal trauma to providing specialized care for Veterans facing combat-related stress and the effects of redeployment on personal and family well being. My approach emphasizes collaboration and affirmation to help cultivate a safe and trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions and navigate their journey toward healing and resilience.
(423) 516-8148 View (423) 516-8148
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Alisha Osland, LPC-MHSP
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, T
Nashville, TN 37221
I work with teens (13+), adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.
I approach therapy through a whole-person lens, recognizing the connection between emotional wellbeing, physical health, stress, sleep, and daily functioning. Together, we look at how these areas interact and influence one another, helping you build awareness and make changes that support overall balance and long-term wellness
I work with teens (13+), adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.
I approach therapy through a whole-person lens, recognizing the connection between emotional wellbeing, physical health, stress, sleep, and daily functioning. Together, we look at how these areas interact and influence one another, helping you build awareness and make changes that support overall balance and long-term wellness
(615) 392-4559 View (615) 392-4559
Photo of Alisha Osland - Alisha Osland, Individual/Relationship Therapist, Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, T
Alisha Osland, Individual/Relationship Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, T
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
You may find yourself overthinking texts, feeling anxious when someone pulls away, struggling to set boundaries, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you emotionally drained. Maybe you’re trying to heal from a breakup, navigate a difficult relationship, or understand why connection can sometimes feel so overwhelming.
You may find yourself overthinking texts, feeling anxious when someone pulls away, struggling to set boundaries, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you emotionally drained. Maybe you’re trying to heal from a breakup, navigate a difficult relationship, or understand why connection can sometimes feel so overwhelming.
(615) 576-9834 View (615) 576-9834
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Carrie C Callaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes life is overwhelming, and we just need someone who will listen and not judge as we talk something through. Hi, my name is Carrie, and I would like to be that person for you. I am here to help people navigate the feelings that come from being overwhelmed and stressed out by life and all of life's responsibilities. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space so you can feel comfortable and so you can address what is bothering you, with the goal of your feeling better. I have worked collaboratively with clients for 27 years, and I look forward to working with you.
Sometimes life is overwhelming, and we just need someone who will listen and not judge as we talk something through. Hi, my name is Carrie, and I would like to be that person for you. I am here to help people navigate the feelings that come from being overwhelmed and stressed out by life and all of life's responsibilities. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space so you can feel comfortable and so you can address what is bothering you, with the goal of your feeling better. I have worked collaboratively with clients for 27 years, and I look forward to working with you.
(629) 205-6838 View (629) 205-6838
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J. Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my role as President of The Briggs Institute, Inc. allows me to limit my caseload size. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my experience in academia places me at the forefront of the field of marriage and family therapy. This means that my practice is informed by scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
My private practice is different than most therapy practices. First, my role as President of The Briggs Institute, Inc. allows me to limit my caseload size. This assures that my clients receive the attention they deserve. Second, my experience in academia places me at the forefront of the field of marriage and family therapy. This means that my practice is informed by scientific research that most private practice therapists can't easily access.
(615) 593-3999 View (615) 593-3999
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Carla Archuletta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP-S, FT, NCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Grief, trauma, illness, or caregiving can feel heavy and isolating—but you don’t have to face it alone. At Brentwood Counseling Associates, located in Maryland Farms in Brentwood TN, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating loss, serious illness, end-of-life transitions, and caregiver burnout. My approach blends somatic therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing at your pace. Together, we’ll create a safe space to process pain, build resilience, and rediscover meaning—with gentleness and care.
Grief, trauma, illness, or caregiving can feel heavy and isolating—but you don’t have to face it alone. At Brentwood Counseling Associates, located in Maryland Farms in Brentwood TN, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating loss, serious illness, end-of-life transitions, and caregiver burnout. My approach blends somatic therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing at your pace. Together, we’ll create a safe space to process pain, build resilience, and rediscover meaning—with gentleness and care.
(629) 529-5159 View (629) 529-5159

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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.

Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.

What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.

Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.