Dr. Carolyn Neiswender

Dr. Carolyn Neiswender is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through stressful, uncertain, and painful seasons of life. She approaches therapy with a steady, non-judgmental presence and a commitment to truly hear and understand what a client is facing, without minimizing the weight of their experience. Her work centers on helping people move toward relief and a more meaningful day-to-day life by strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection in relationships and families.

Dr. Neiswender holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW), a clinical doctoral degree, from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, as well as a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She also earned an undergraduate degree in social work from Huntingdon College, with academic study in sociology and a minor in psychology. Across decades in health care settings including hospitals, nursing homes, home health, hospice, and academic environments, she developed particular passion for older adults and the families who support them, including caregivers who may need both practical guidance and emotional support.

She works with adults of all ages, including those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, pre-retirement concerns, and college-related stress. Her style is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and other methods as appropriate. Dr. Neiswender values clients who are ready to engage in the process, keep appointments, and follow through on agreed-upon steps toward change.