Therapists for Seniors in Jefferson City, TN
Charlene Mullins Heck
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ABS, MA
3 Endorsed
Jefferson City, TN 37760
I once read a social media post that said," If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, I will sit with you in the dark."
Life happens and not always in a positive way. Even good days can be stressful. I do not promise to "fix you," but I do promise to help you heal and get back to life as it was meant to be.
Some days, you don't feel like talking, that is okay, we can sit and do whatever you need. Everyone heals differently. What is important is that you heal your way and know you are not alone. It is important to love yourself so that others can also love you.
I once read a social media post that said," If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, I will sit with you in the dark."
Life happens and not always in a positive way. Even good days can be stressful. I do not promise to "fix you," but I do promise to help you heal and get back to life as it was meant to be.
Some days, you don't feel like talking, that is okay, we can sit and do whatever you need. Everyone heals differently. What is important is that you heal your way and know you are not alone. It is important to love yourself so that others can also love you.
I am driven to support individuals in their personal growth and development, as well as help them make positive changes in their lives. I enjoy working with those who have a strong desire to understand themselves better, identify their core values and beliefs, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance. I appreciate individuals who are open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and who are willing to challenge themselves to try new things and take risks. I understand that it can be difficult to step out of one’s comfort zone, but I am here to support and encourage individuals.
I am driven to support individuals in their personal growth and development, as well as help them make positive changes in their lives. I enjoy working with those who have a strong desire to understand themselves better, identify their core values and beliefs, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance. I appreciate individuals who are open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and who are willing to challenge themselves to try new things and take risks. I understand that it can be difficult to step out of one’s comfort zone, but I am here to support and encourage individuals.
Ricky Varney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Waitlist for new clients
We all have things going on, and it can be hard to know the way forward for every situation we are faced with, especially if we feel alone. I believe that no matter who you are or where you are in life, a way forward often begins with stopping to reflect. Having someone present can help that happen.
We all have things going on, and it can be hard to know the way forward for every situation we are faced with, especially if we feel alone. I believe that no matter who you are or where you are in life, a way forward often begins with stopping to reflect. Having someone present can help that happen.
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
One of the things life has taught me is to not believe everything you think because our mind can really play tricks on us. There is hope even when you think there is none. There are solutions even when you cannot see them, because you have more power than you know.
My desire is to provide that therapeutic relationship as well as counseling services to nurture emotional & mental well-being leading to healing and growth for pre-teens, teens, adults, seniors, and couples, with a wide range of issues.
As a therapist trained in Gottman Level I Couple’s Counseling, it is my passion to help couples struggling in their marital relationships. I recognize the importance of providing a safe environment where couples can share their frustrations, challenges, disappointments, and heartaches.
My desire is to provide that therapeutic relationship as well as counseling services to nurture emotional & mental well-being leading to healing and growth for pre-teens, teens, adults, seniors, and couples, with a wide range of issues.
As a therapist trained in Gottman Level I Couple’s Counseling, it is my passion to help couples struggling in their marital relationships. I recognize the importance of providing a safe environment where couples can share their frustrations, challenges, disappointments, and heartaches.
Greetings! My name is Kay C Free, and I am here to help you on your journey to wellness. Life on life's terms can be challenging at best. Experiencing life's hardships, whether current or past, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma or drug/alcohol struggles, can only add to those challenges. I believe, however, that everyone has the capacity to move beyond those challenges and experience strong, healthy lives and relationships! Taking the first step toward seeking help is often the hardest part of the journey but seeking in itself shows inner strength and the capacity for resilience.
Greetings! My name is Kay C Free, and I am here to help you on your journey to wellness. Life on life's terms can be challenging at best. Experiencing life's hardships, whether current or past, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma or drug/alcohol struggles, can only add to those challenges. I believe, however, that everyone has the capacity to move beyond those challenges and experience strong, healthy lives and relationships! Taking the first step toward seeking help is often the hardest part of the journey but seeking in itself shows inner strength and the capacity for resilience.
Avery Carper
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
1 Endorsed
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Not accepting new clients
Taking the first step towards counseling can feel overwhelming and it is okay to have questions or uncertainties along the way. You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning; you are welcome to show up just as you are! I would be honored to offer you compassion, respect, and space to support your growth as you begin your therapeutic journey.
Taking the first step towards counseling can feel overwhelming and it is okay to have questions or uncertainties along the way. You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning; you are welcome to show up just as you are! I would be honored to offer you compassion, respect, and space to support your growth as you begin your therapeutic journey.
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Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is pivotal to a beneficial and meaningful experience in therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change and the strongest predictor of treatment success. My international education encouraged me to adopt a flexible, curious, and inclusive perspective on the factors that contribute to one's identity and difficulties (e.g., religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to support clients' introspective journeys, exploration of identities, and understanding of the self, others, and the world.
Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is pivotal to a beneficial and meaningful experience in therapy. A strong therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change and the strongest predictor of treatment success. My international education encouraged me to adopt a flexible, curious, and inclusive perspective on the factors that contribute to one's identity and difficulties (e.g., religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, etc.). I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space to support clients' introspective journeys, exploration of identities, and understanding of the self, others, and the world.
Destinee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, postpartum changes, infertility, or life transitions? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, or stress? Maybe your relationship feels distant, trust is shaken, or communication has broken down. Or hey, maybe you are just bone-deep tired from carrying it all. You’re not alone. I’m a Knoxville-based therapist offering trauma-informed, affirming virtual therapy for adults, teens, and couples across Tennessee & Texas. My approach is warm, genuine, collaborative, with a dash of humor to help you heal, reconnect, and grow.
Feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, postpartum changes, infertility, or life transitions? Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, or stress? Maybe your relationship feels distant, trust is shaken, or communication has broken down. Or hey, maybe you are just bone-deep tired from carrying it all. You’re not alone. I’m a Knoxville-based therapist offering trauma-informed, affirming virtual therapy for adults, teens, and couples across Tennessee & Texas. My approach is warm, genuine, collaborative, with a dash of humor to help you heal, reconnect, and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying the weight of past trauma, grief, or daily stresses that slowly leave you feeling overwhelmed. If you are longing to process difficult emotions, build healthier relationships, or reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself, know that you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to walk with you. Over 20 years of experience working with adults, both in person and through secure tele-health, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work together to identify what
matters most to you and create a path forward.
Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying the weight of past trauma, grief, or daily stresses that slowly leave you feeling overwhelmed. If you are longing to process difficult emotions, build healthier relationships, or reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself, know that you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to walk with you. Over 20 years of experience working with adults, both in person and through secure tele-health, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work together to identify what
matters most to you and create a path forward.
Hello, thank you for considering me to help you on your healing journey. I am an LCSW and I have been a mental health professional for the past 15 years. My style is eclectic and I incorporate relevant techniques from evidenced based practices, based on the individual needs of my clients. I am a holistic practitioner and focus on mind, body, and spiritual wellness. I provide transformational psychotherapy through my virtual office. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are my main evidenced based tools.
Hello, thank you for considering me to help you on your healing journey. I am an LCSW and I have been a mental health professional for the past 15 years. My style is eclectic and I incorporate relevant techniques from evidenced based practices, based on the individual needs of my clients. I am a holistic practitioner and focus on mind, body, and spiritual wellness. I provide transformational psychotherapy through my virtual office. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are my main evidenced based tools.
Imagine a life full of joy, presence, and gratitude. Life can be hard at times with all of its troubles. It may feel like you're no longer a driver, but a passenger in your own life. You have difficulty seeing beyond the here and now, unable to find solutions, and you can't come back to a sense of self because everything else seems to be keeping you from peace. You are wanting to take control and live a life you've been dreaming of. I work specifically with depression, anxiety, substance use, and general life transitions.
Imagine a life full of joy, presence, and gratitude. Life can be hard at times with all of its troubles. It may feel like you're no longer a driver, but a passenger in your own life. You have difficulty seeing beyond the here and now, unable to find solutions, and you can't come back to a sense of self because everything else seems to be keeping you from peace. You are wanting to take control and live a life you've been dreaming of. I work specifically with depression, anxiety, substance use, and general life transitions.
Dr. McKelvey was born in South Korea and raised in California. She is a former professional ballet dancer who graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City. She is a licensed psychologist who received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She completed her predoctoral training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and her postdoctoral training at the CEDAR Clinic at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She is a generalist treating a number of conditions, predominately in late adolescence and adulthood.
Dr. McKelvey was born in South Korea and raised in California. She is a former professional ballet dancer who graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City. She is a licensed psychologist who received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She completed her predoctoral training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and her postdoctoral training at the CEDAR Clinic at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She is a generalist treating a number of conditions, predominately in late adolescence and adulthood.
Life is both beautiful and full of struggles. And everyone of us has a unique experience, which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person who is willing to guide you to do hard things can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy. I work with people collaboratively to help guide them towards their own goals.
Life is both beautiful and full of struggles. And everyone of us has a unique experience, which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming. I feel that building a connection with a safe, qualified, and compassionate person who is willing to guide you to do hard things can help one navigate through life's obstacles as well as celebrate in times of joy. I work with people collaboratively to help guide them towards their own goals.
I do individual therapy with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
I utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to facilitate awareness of unhelpful thought patterns that keep you emotionally stuck and to facilitate both change and acceptance. I provide support for life changes. I have experience in ADHD management with individuals of all ages.
I do individual therapy with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
I utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to facilitate awareness of unhelpful thought patterns that keep you emotionally stuck and to facilitate both change and acceptance. I provide support for life changes. I have experience in ADHD management with individuals of all ages.
I am so glad you are here!
My name is Emma, and I am a licensed clinical social worker, licensed in Tennessee and telehealth-only in Florida. I currently offer individual therapy with ages 13 and up. My primary specialties are medical trauma, complex trauma, chronic illness and pain support, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Other areas of interest are anxiety disorders, ADHD, women's issues, and life transitions. I am formally trained in EMDR and I am working towards EMDRIA certification.
I am so glad you are here!
My name is Emma, and I am a licensed clinical social worker, licensed in Tennessee and telehealth-only in Florida. I currently offer individual therapy with ages 13 and up. My primary specialties are medical trauma, complex trauma, chronic illness and pain support, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Other areas of interest are anxiety disorders, ADHD, women's issues, and life transitions. I am formally trained in EMDR and I am working towards EMDRIA certification.
Mr. Heflin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has worked in the social work/ behavioral health field since 1993. He graduated from OLLU-San Antonio with a Master of Social Work degree. He primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy which focuses on the development of psychological flexibility utilizing strategies including mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action. His approach can be effective in changing one's relationship with unpleasant internal experiences and promoting action in service of valued living.
Mr. Heflin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has worked in the social work/ behavioral health field since 1993. He graduated from OLLU-San Antonio with a Master of Social Work degree. He primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Compassion-Focused Therapy which focuses on the development of psychological flexibility utilizing strategies including mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action. His approach can be effective in changing one's relationship with unpleasant internal experiences and promoting action in service of valued living.
Elizabeth Haren is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider with over 25 years experience working in the field of mental health. She has experience working with mental health, substance related, and trauma induced issues. She works with adolescent, adult, and senior clients. Her holistic approach to counseling and therapy utilizes mindfulness and strength-based approaches to empower each client and help them use their own talents and strengths to improve their lives in a meaningful way.
Elizabeth Haren is a Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider with over 25 years experience working in the field of mental health. She has experience working with mental health, substance related, and trauma induced issues. She works with adolescent, adult, and senior clients. Her holistic approach to counseling and therapy utilizes mindfulness and strength-based approaches to empower each client and help them use their own talents and strengths to improve their lives in a meaningful way.
You may be successful, dependable, and the person everyone else turns to—yet relationships leave you questioning yourself. Maybe you overthink texts and conversations, worry about being “too much,” struggle to set boundaries, or find yourself giving more than you receive. You know you deserve healthier relationships, but breaking old patterns can feel harder than it should. Many of the women I work with struggle with anxious attachment, people-pleasing, self-doubt, and seeking validation from others. Therapy becomes a place to understand where these patterns came from and, more importantly, learn how to stop repeating them.
You may be successful, dependable, and the person everyone else turns to—yet relationships leave you questioning yourself. Maybe you overthink texts and conversations, worry about being “too much,” struggle to set boundaries, or find yourself giving more than you receive. You know you deserve healthier relationships, but breaking old patterns can feel harder than it should. Many of the women I work with struggle with anxious attachment, people-pleasing, self-doubt, and seeking validation from others. Therapy becomes a place to understand where these patterns came from and, more importantly, learn how to stop repeating them.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I support adults navigating the long-term impact of chronic stress (which can lead to anxiety and depression), childhood abuse, neglect, relational wounding, eating disorders and dissociation. I also enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSPs). Healing isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about restoration of the heart, mind, body, and spirit. I provide a warm, compassionate space where your faith is welcomed and integrated into therapy at your comfort level.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a holistic and trauma-informed approach to healing. I support adults navigating the long-term impact of chronic stress (which can lead to anxiety and depression), childhood abuse, neglect, relational wounding, eating disorders and dissociation. I also enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSPs). Healing isn’t just about reducing symptoms—it’s about restoration of the heart, mind, body, and spirit. I provide a warm, compassionate space where your faith is welcomed and integrated into therapy at your comfort level.
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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.