Therapists for Seniors in Dickson, TN
I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.
I believe every patient should receive evidence based treatments which allow them the best opportunity at real and lasting recovery. This means I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy in treating OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Eating disorders. This allows me to be a very hands on therapist. I regularly take clients out into the community to engage in exposure therapy and behavioral activation which allows me to provide support and encouragement throughout the process. I genuinely believe that OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders are very treatable conditions when being treated with effective and active treatments.
Do you feel stuck—in your life, relationships, or even within yourself? Maybe there's a version of you that feels more whole, connected, and alive… yet somehow just out of reach. Whether you’re seeking change or trying to make sense of your story, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with individuals and couples using a relational, experiential approach grounded in Attachment Theory, incorporating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These evidence-based models help us explore how your inner world and past experiences shape your present—and how healing happens through safe, compassionate connection.
Do you feel stuck—in your life, relationships, or even within yourself? Maybe there's a version of you that feels more whole, connected, and alive… yet somehow just out of reach. Whether you’re seeking change or trying to make sense of your story, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with individuals and couples using a relational, experiential approach grounded in Attachment Theory, incorporating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These evidence-based models help us explore how your inner world and past experiences shape your present—and how healing happens through safe, compassionate connection.
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.
I would be honored to assist and support you on your journey to a happier, more fufilled life with healthier relationships. With compassion and empathy I will help you discover the basis of your anger, anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings that have precipitated your struggles. Together we will explore your behaviors which have resulted from your hidden conflict and help you foster insight so that you do not repeat painful patterns that affect you and your relationships in the future. We will help you discover strength, clarity and confidence to resolve your issues and embrace a self-assured, empowered and positive life.
I would be honored to assist and support you on your journey to a happier, more fufilled life with healthier relationships. With compassion and empathy I will help you discover the basis of your anger, anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings that have precipitated your struggles. Together we will explore your behaviors which have resulted from your hidden conflict and help you foster insight so that you do not repeat painful patterns that affect you and your relationships in the future. We will help you discover strength, clarity and confidence to resolve your issues and embrace a self-assured, empowered and positive life.
You may be successful, responsible, and dependable, yet still struggle with anxiety, depression, self-criticism, or feeling like you're never "good enough." Many of my clients are tired of seeking validation from others, overthinking relationships, and carrying emotional burdens alone. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can better understand yourself, break unhealthy patterns, build confidence, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Whether it's self-esteem, confidence, depression or anxiety, we can work through that.
You may be successful, responsible, and dependable, yet still struggle with anxiety, depression, self-criticism, or feeling like you're never "good enough." Many of my clients are tired of seeking validation from others, overthinking relationships, and carrying emotional burdens alone. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can better understand yourself, break unhealthy patterns, build confidence, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Whether it's self-esteem, confidence, depression or anxiety, we can work through that.
I work with adults who are ready for real change. Many of my clients experience trauma, addiction, stress, or low self-esteem, and feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break.
I work with adults who are ready for real change. Many of my clients experience trauma, addiction, stress, or low self-esteem, and feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break.
I treat individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues. I am located in Dickson, Tennessee. I am licensed in Tennessee and California. I help couples to enrich their relationships and explore ways to rekindle their love for one another. I invite family members to join our sessions to bring your family closer together and help you to support each other.
I treat individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues. I am located in Dickson, Tennessee. I am licensed in Tennessee and California. I help couples to enrich their relationships and explore ways to rekindle their love for one another. I invite family members to join our sessions to bring your family closer together and help you to support each other.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a wide range of experiences, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, postpartum depression, and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the unique ways your brain and body move through the world. Together, we’ll create realistic, meaningful goals that fit your life and help you move toward the balance, clarity, and confidence you’re seeking. If you are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, want to heal trauma, or are unsure how to navigate life’s next steps, you don't have to do it alone; I am here to support you.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating a wide range of experiences, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, postpartum depression, and the lingering impact of childhood trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding the unique ways your brain and body move through the world. Together, we’ll create realistic, meaningful goals that fit your life and help you move toward the balance, clarity, and confidence you’re seeking. If you are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, want to heal trauma, or are unsure how to navigate life’s next steps, you don't have to do it alone; I am here to support you.
Fear. Shame. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about therapy can stir these emotions—especially if you're struggling with addiction, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, or infidelity. Thankfully, times are changing. Mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a master’s from Lipscomb University. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions. If you’re struggling, help is available. Call me at 615-414-6210.
Fear. Shame. Pain. Stigma. Just thinking about therapy can stir these emotions—especially if you're struggling with addiction, relationship or parenting issues, caregiving, abuse, or infidelity. Thankfully, times are changing. Mental health is being prioritized, and it's OK to not be OK. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a master’s from Lipscomb University. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions. If you’re struggling, help is available. Call me at 615-414-6210.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Sessions are in-person or via telehealth. We have a wait-list at this time.
I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Sessions are in-person or via telehealth. We have a wait-list at this time.
All behaviors are a form of communication. Let me help you learn how to communicate your needs in an achievable way.
All behaviors are a form of communication. Let me help you learn how to communicate your needs in an achievable way.
Stable Space - Trauma and Equine Therapy,
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.
I believe you deserve the opportunity to meet your most authentic and confident self and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, finding where you belong, or learning how to get out of your own way— we can work together to make space in your life for what matters, and that's you. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which can be inherently unjust) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without. I strive to make therapy a healing space but also approachable, safe, and even silly sometimes!
I believe you deserve the opportunity to meet your most authentic and confident self and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, finding where you belong, or learning how to get out of your own way— we can work together to make space in your life for what matters, and that's you. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which can be inherently unjust) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without. I strive to make therapy a healing space but also approachable, safe, and even silly sometimes!
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.
In the world today, there are countless things that we often pursue in the hopes of happiness, only to fall short. We ask ourselves, "Why am I still depressed? Why am I still anxious?" As we pursue "happiness," distractions impair our ability to make healthy decisions, and we never get a chance to know what we are thinking. Much of our habits stem from trauma or memories unpleasant enough, we make attempts to avoid the discomfort of the emotions the memories bring.
In the world today, there are countless things that we often pursue in the hopes of happiness, only to fall short. We ask ourselves, "Why am I still depressed? Why am I still anxious?" As we pursue "happiness," distractions impair our ability to make healthy decisions, and we never get a chance to know what we are thinking. Much of our habits stem from trauma or memories unpleasant enough, we make attempts to avoid the discomfort of the emotions the memories bring.
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When life changes in an instant, everything else can feel like it’s standing still.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a life you imagined, or even a part of yourself—it can feel like the ground beneath you has shifted. You may be trying to hold it together on the outside, while inside, you feel numb, overwhelmed, or completely undone.
Jenn understands the deep ache of loss and the loneliness that can come with it. She gently walks alongside individuals as they navigate grief in all its forms—offering steady support, compassionate presence, and space to simply be heard.
When life changes in an instant, everything else can feel like it’s standing still.
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a life you imagined, or even a part of yourself—it can feel like the ground beneath you has shifted. You may be trying to hold it together on the outside, while inside, you feel numb, overwhelmed, or completely undone.
Jenn understands the deep ache of loss and the loneliness that can come with it. She gently walks alongside individuals as they navigate grief in all its forms—offering steady support, compassionate presence, and space to simply be heard.
Kandie Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Defy Limits Counseling, LLC is a comprehensive wellness hub designed to support both the evolving clinician and the healing individual. We operate as an umbrella for specialized services tailored to deep growth: our Clinical Supervision program mentors post-graduate therapists on their journey to full licensure, while our Outpatient Mental Health wing provides evidence-based psychotherapy. Complementing our clinical work is Limitless Wanderer Reiki, our dedicated energy healing practice that offers a soulful path to nervous system regulation and spiritual exploration.
Defy Limits Counseling, LLC is a comprehensive wellness hub designed to support both the evolving clinician and the healing individual. We operate as an umbrella for specialized services tailored to deep growth: our Clinical Supervision program mentors post-graduate therapists on their journey to full licensure, while our Outpatient Mental Health wing provides evidence-based psychotherapy. Complementing our clinical work is Limitless Wanderer Reiki, our dedicated energy healing practice that offers a soulful path to nervous system regulation and spiritual exploration.
I have experience working with adolescents and their families, individuals managing a diagnosis of a mood disorder or anxiety disorder, domestic violence survivors, seniors and their adult children and postpartum women.
Having over 30 years of professional experience has prepared me to be an effective therapist to clients presenting with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a assortment of therapeutic approaches which allows me to individualize the treatment plan for my clients. Some methods utilized include Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have experience working with adolescents and their families, individuals managing a diagnosis of a mood disorder or anxiety disorder, domestic violence survivors, seniors and their adult children and postpartum women.
Having over 30 years of professional experience has prepared me to be an effective therapist to clients presenting with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a assortment of therapeutic approaches which allows me to individualize the treatment plan for my clients. Some methods utilized include Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
These are uncertain, stressful and often lonely times. If you've found my name, either on purpose or simply by searching for a therapist, welcome. It means that you are struggling but longing for more. You are aching for change but may not even be sure where to begin. The first step is your willingness to move forward, and that may be as simple as an email or phone call to me or someone you trust.
These are uncertain, stressful and often lonely times. If you've found my name, either on purpose or simply by searching for a therapist, welcome. It means that you are struggling but longing for more. You are aching for change but may not even be sure where to begin. The first step is your willingness to move forward, and that may be as simple as an email or phone call to me or someone you trust.
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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.