Therapists for Seniors in Knoxville, TN
I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, stress-related issues, life transitions, and unresolved or repressed trauma. Life happens quickly, and we don’t always have the tools or perspective to show up as our best selves. I believe a successful therapeutic relationship depends on working together to create a sense of peace that might not otherwise exist. I use a client-centered approach, providing a safe space for vulnerability, honesty, and growth.
I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, stress-related issues, life transitions, and unresolved or repressed trauma. Life happens quickly, and we don’t always have the tools or perspective to show up as our best selves. I believe a successful therapeutic relationship depends on working together to create a sense of peace that might not otherwise exist. I use a client-centered approach, providing a safe space for vulnerability, honesty, and growth.
Over the course of our lives, it can be easy to fall into patterns that keep us feeling stuck, whether in our relationships or on our own. In my therapy room, I strive to provide a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore the ways in which you've learned to interact with the world and gain greater understanding of yourself and your emotions. I hope to empower each of my clients through genuine care and acceptance as we journey into the difficult parts of life together.
Over the course of our lives, it can be easy to fall into patterns that keep us feeling stuck, whether in our relationships or on our own. In my therapy room, I strive to provide a safe and compassionate environment for you to explore the ways in which you've learned to interact with the world and gain greater understanding of yourself and your emotions. I hope to empower each of my clients through genuine care and acceptance as we journey into the difficult parts of life together.
Carrie Koehler is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Carson-Newman University. Carrie uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach to build a therapeutic relationship based on each client's individualized needs. Originally a band director and then later transitioning to a school-based therapist, Carrie has been working with adolescents in some capacity for more than 10 years.
Carrie Koehler is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Carson-Newman University. Carrie uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach to build a therapeutic relationship based on each client's individualized needs. Originally a band director and then later transitioning to a school-based therapist, Carrie has been working with adolescents in some capacity for more than 10 years.
I can help those experiencing depression, anxiety, personal conflicts, OCD, phobias, etc. Change is real, I see it all the time! Clients have described me as non- judgemental, kind, and solution focused. You might be surprised that therapy can actually be enjoyable. Together we can bring you to a better place! Take that first step and call me for a free 15 minute consultation. I accept Cigna, BCBS, Aetna, and UHC!
I can help those experiencing depression, anxiety, personal conflicts, OCD, phobias, etc. Change is real, I see it all the time! Clients have described me as non- judgemental, kind, and solution focused. You might be surprised that therapy can actually be enjoyable. Together we can bring you to a better place! Take that first step and call me for a free 15 minute consultation. I accept Cigna, BCBS, Aetna, and UHC!
I work with college students, adults, helping professionals, and parents who are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-worth, and the pressure to hold everything together. You may spend a lot of your time taking care of the people around you, being the one others rely on, or making sure everyone else is okay. Therapy can be a place where you get to take a breath and be cared for too. Whether you're a parent, nurse, healthcare professional, therapist, teacher, or the friend that everyone else counts on, my job is to give you a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
I work with college students, adults, helping professionals, and parents who are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-worth, and the pressure to hold everything together. You may spend a lot of your time taking care of the people around you, being the one others rely on, or making sure everyone else is okay. Therapy can be a place where you get to take a breath and be cared for too. Whether you're a parent, nurse, healthcare professional, therapist, teacher, or the friend that everyone else counts on, my job is to give you a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
Clients from all backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, and cultures are welcome in my office. I believe the client should set the pace for counseling. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My counseling approach involves empathy, humor, and building a therapeutic alliance. I use family systems theories, such as systemic and strategic, and CBT when working with clients. I believe that the relationships in one’s life play a major role in, and can shape who we are.
Clients from all backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, and cultures are welcome in my office. I believe the client should set the pace for counseling. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My counseling approach involves empathy, humor, and building a therapeutic alliance. I use family systems theories, such as systemic and strategic, and CBT when working with clients. I believe that the relationships in one’s life play a major role in, and can shape who we are.
You can’t shut your mind off.
The same intrusive thought keeps hitting—violent, sexual, blasphemous, or just completely out of character—and no matter how hard you try to push it away, it comes back stronger. You question what it means about you. You replay it, analyze it, check your feelings, look for certainty… and still feel no relief. Maybe you’re constantly asking, “What if this thought is real?” or “What if I’m becoming someone I don’t want to be?”
You’re exhausted, stuck in your own head, and starting to lose trust in yourself.
You can’t shut your mind off.
The same intrusive thought keeps hitting—violent, sexual, blasphemous, or just completely out of character—and no matter how hard you try to push it away, it comes back stronger. You question what it means about you. You replay it, analyze it, check your feelings, look for certainty… and still feel no relief. Maybe you’re constantly asking, “What if this thought is real?” or “What if I’m becoming someone I don’t want to be?”
You’re exhausted, stuck in your own head, and starting to lose trust in yourself.
Hello! I am a prelicensed professional counselor at Sonder Behavioral Health who offers a safe space for all clients, specifically those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. I focus my work on children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life stressors such as depression, anxiety, and identity. Throughout our sessions, clients will be able to work toward building confidence in themselves and learn how to care for their own emotional well-being at the pace with which they are most comfortable.
Hello! I am a prelicensed professional counselor at Sonder Behavioral Health who offers a safe space for all clients, specifically those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. I focus my work on children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life stressors such as depression, anxiety, and identity. Throughout our sessions, clients will be able to work toward building confidence in themselves and learn how to care for their own emotional well-being at the pace with which they are most comfortable.
Immediate Openings Available! Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a big step and I'm so happy you have considered me as a possible companion on this journey. Whether you are new to the process of therapy or coming back , it can be hard to find a therapist that is right for you. Most often, I work with young and emerging adults as they are moving away from home, launching into new careers, and starting their own families. This is an exciting and challenging time in life, which can bring about a host of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, identity formation concerns, trauma, shame, and much more.
Immediate Openings Available! Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a big step and I'm so happy you have considered me as a possible companion on this journey. Whether you are new to the process of therapy or coming back , it can be hard to find a therapist that is right for you. Most often, I work with young and emerging adults as they are moving away from home, launching into new careers, and starting their own families. This is an exciting and challenging time in life, which can bring about a host of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, identity formation concerns, trauma, shame, and much more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Life Coach with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults, teenagers, and older children who face struggles related to stress, anxiety, depression, and issues surrounding confidence and self-esteem.
In my practice, I guide clients to understand that it’s not the events in life that cause mental health struggles, but rather how we interpret and respond to them. My approach is rooted in empowering my clients to reshape their perspectives and develop tools to handle life's ups and downs with resilience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Life Coach with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults, teenagers, and older children who face struggles related to stress, anxiety, depression, and issues surrounding confidence and self-esteem.
In my practice, I guide clients to understand that it’s not the events in life that cause mental health struggles, but rather how we interpret and respond to them. My approach is rooted in empowering my clients to reshape their perspectives and develop tools to handle life's ups and downs with resilience.
I believe in offering personalized therapy that focuses on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients seeking positive change. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating a safe, open space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Together, we’ll work toward growth, self-awareness, and building skills that support your well-being, all through a tailored and meaningful therapeutic experience.
I believe in offering personalized therapy that focuses on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients seeking positive change. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care and creating a safe, open space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Together, we’ll work toward growth, self-awareness, and building skills that support your well-being, all through a tailored and meaningful therapeutic experience.
Hello! My name is Danielle Videla and I am a professional counselor who is passionate about helping couples, no matter what stage they are in, to grow closer in their relationship with each other. I also have extensive experience working with teens and adults for individual therapy on a variety of concerns including grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I understand that life can be difficult. Counseling is a process where we work to develop a better understanding of those difficulties and craft a plan to navigate them together. Counseling, like life, is a journey, and I would love to support you on that journey.
Hello! My name is Danielle Videla and I am a professional counselor who is passionate about helping couples, no matter what stage they are in, to grow closer in their relationship with each other. I also have extensive experience working with teens and adults for individual therapy on a variety of concerns including grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I understand that life can be difficult. Counseling is a process where we work to develop a better understanding of those difficulties and craft a plan to navigate them together. Counseling, like life, is a journey, and I would love to support you on that journey.
Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey. I am passionate about all things relational.
Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey. I am passionate about all things relational.
I am passionate about supporting clients through generational trauma, change, and growth. Being the first in your family to do things differently is not an easy journey, but it's a remarkably brave one. Change can be difficult, and even positive change can be stressful. I specialize in working with complex trauma survivors, clients navigating relocation and other major life changes, first-generation college students, and clients who find themselves feeling stuck between knowing the changes they want to make and implementing them.
I am passionate about supporting clients through generational trauma, change, and growth. Being the first in your family to do things differently is not an easy journey, but it's a remarkably brave one. Change can be difficult, and even positive change can be stressful. I specialize in working with complex trauma survivors, clients navigating relocation and other major life changes, first-generation college students, and clients who find themselves feeling stuck between knowing the changes they want to make and implementing them.
I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11 years in Hospice, I learned how to help people navigate the many challenges that come with grief and loss. As a long time meditation instructor, one of the hallmarks of my practice is the use of meditation as a tool for healing.
I believe that each individual already possesses the solutions to the challenges they face. My role as a counselor and a healer is to be a companion in the discovery of those solutions. I am a reliable guide with over 25 years of experience working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping people during major life transitions, times of grief & loss, and with trauma recovery. During my 11 years in Hospice, I learned how to help people navigate the many challenges that come with grief and loss. As a long time meditation instructor, one of the hallmarks of my practice is the use of meditation as a tool for healing.
My goal is to use an integrative approach in therapy, collaborating with you to help you get the most out of the process. I often combine person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to support your growth while keeping the focus on you. Through a cognitive behavioral lens, we can explore the behaviors that may have hindered you so far and work toward creating meaningful change in your life.
My goal is to use an integrative approach in therapy, collaborating with you to help you get the most out of the process. I often combine person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to support your growth while keeping the focus on you. Through a cognitive behavioral lens, we can explore the behaviors that may have hindered you so far and work toward creating meaningful change in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience helping clients navigate mental health and life challenges. I blend empathy, humor, and real-life experience to create a safe, judgment-free space for healing. I specialize in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience helping clients navigate mental health and life challenges. I blend empathy, humor, and real-life experience to create a safe, judgment-free space for healing. I specialize in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Welcome to my practice! I support people as they move through stress and trauma toward healing, resilience, and a happy, healthy life.
Welcome to my practice! I support people as they move through stress and trauma toward healing, resilience, and a happy, healthy life.
Clients who have wounds, especially interpersonal ones, find that they feel heard without judgement when working with me. I don't get embarrassed or surprised and I think clients find I am warm, genuine, open-minded and respectful. My experience is heavily focused on trauma, especially interpersonal; anxiety; and parenting challenges. Talking with people in counseling is a gift people share with me and I am honored when I can be a part of someone's "story." With 20 years of clinical experience, I have had many opportunities to help people navigate changes in their lives. I believe in the importance of connectedness.
Clients who have wounds, especially interpersonal ones, find that they feel heard without judgement when working with me. I don't get embarrassed or surprised and I think clients find I am warm, genuine, open-minded and respectful. My experience is heavily focused on trauma, especially interpersonal; anxiety; and parenting challenges. Talking with people in counseling is a gift people share with me and I am honored when I can be a part of someone's "story." With 20 years of clinical experience, I have had many opportunities to help people navigate changes in their lives. I believe in the importance of connectedness.
Life can be incredibly challenging and isolating. During the daily struggle, we forget that we need validation and support to keep pressing forward. We also do not realize how our past experiences affect our functioning. Sometimes we need external support as well as a compassionate, supportive approach to help us endure and overcome hardships. Regardless of what you're experiencing, you need safe people. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use, I would like to support you in your journey and provide that safety.
Life can be incredibly challenging and isolating. During the daily struggle, we forget that we need validation and support to keep pressing forward. We also do not realize how our past experiences affect our functioning. Sometimes we need external support as well as a compassionate, supportive approach to help us endure and overcome hardships. Regardless of what you're experiencing, you need safe people. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use, I would like to support you in your journey and provide that safety.
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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.