Elders (65+) Therapists in Richardson, TX

The Meier Clinics has been serving DFW for over 40 years, and currently provides the following services: The "Catalyst" Day Program is for adults, ages 18-65, who struggle with major depression, anxiety, dependencies, stress, dysfunctional relationships, abuse, loss, and more. Catalyst is the perfect opportunity to find healing and wholeness in a short amount of time. Led by our caring clinical staff, it includes group, individual, and family therapy, as well as psychological testing, and daily medication management.

Dorothy offers telehealth only afternoon and evening online appointments Tuesdays through Thursdays. Dorothy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. Dorothy has extensive experience working with adults (21 and up) and elders/seniors helping clients improve, restore and maintain emotional and social well being.

Thank you for taking the time to read this brief intro. I work with people on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, work-life, lifestyle changes, self-exploration, and support. My goal is to help you explore, manage, and succeed at life's challenges. It is always my primary goal to be welcoming and non-judgmental while discussing your experiences and perspectives, and will use evidence-based therapy to maximize your success.

I help children/adolescents, adults, couples and seniors. I aim to help others who suffer from anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression and other mental health issues. Helping with life transitions, stress and life decisions is also how I aim to help others to live their best possible life. My greatest strength as a counselor is my ability to listen with empathy. In working as a school counselor I have years of experience in working with not only school aged children and adolescents, but in also working with their parents and extended families. Helping people determine their next steps towards resolution is one my strongest skills.

I have a passion for people who have experienced trauma. I believe in looking beyond symptoms to find the root cause of an issue and strive to make sure clients are not only heard but understood. There are reasons behind the behaviors and feelings that mark our lives, and I want to help people discover what those reasons are and how to address them. I have experience counseling folks (including seniors and their caregivers) dealing with grief, loss, and life transitions. I have clinical experience with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and dissociative disorders.

We all face challenging and overwhelming times in our lives. These include realizing we are unhappy with life as it is, the concern we'll never be able to live the life we want in order to be happy, stress, grief and loss, unresolved trauma, as well as other issues. I strongly believe that it is not what is wrong with us, it is what happened to us that creates the struggles we have. I use an eclectic, integrated approach to treatment that fits the unique needs of each client. I offer a safe, supportive environment and consider it an honor to work with clients toward healing and achieving the changes they want to make.

I believe each person to be unique, and it is my responsibility to meet you where you are in your life. Through a collaborative, empathetic, safe, non-judgmental relationship I am able to support and guide you to become the person you want to be and to live the life you want to live. Every individual has their own set of strengths and resources and together we will uncover them and let them shine.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and I am passionate about providing evidence-based treatment for all mental health disorders. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, & related disorders (BFRBs, tics, BDD, depression, ADHD, GAD, OCPD). My primary treatment strategies are Exposure & Response Prevention, CBT, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (I also integrate DBT & others). Change comes through aligning our actions with our goals, identifying and challenging negative thinking patterns, improving mindfulness practices, and developing coping & self-regulation skills. I am dedicated to working with you at YOUR pace.

My clients are affected by stressful transitions like relationships ending and other loss. They face anxiety, depression, disorders related to identity/body image, disordered eating and addictions. Some of my clientele have experienced traumatic events yet learn to have a new relationship with themselves and their significant others. I have training in solving relationship problems specific to emotional bonding and intimacy. Advocating healthy relationships, I assess inner issues like identity, body image, and desire. I evaluate outer issues like workplace discrimination, family conflict and other barriers to life satisfaction.

You may find it difficult to rest as you constantly over think or analyze everything. You get intently focused on a journey through the unrealistic or hypothetical situations in your mind and find that hours have passed. Time is lost again, where did it go? It's More than 'Just in Your Head'. You find yourself unable to breathe. The air just will not fill the hollow vacuum in your lungs. You know something is terribly wrong but the doctor says you are fine. You wonder 'How can that be?' You may be struggling with anxiety. You need to know that you are not alone.

Chronic pain and illness can impact all aspects of a person’s life. They can be physically and mentally debilitating and directly affect relationships, work, finances, confidence, and ability to complete even simple daily tasks. If you are having trouble managing symptoms of pain, illness, side effects from treatment, or feeling stressed, worried, or isolated, you are not alone. Millions of people are struggling with health issues, and those around them don’t always understand, don’t know how to help, or both. It can be overwhelming and difficult to handle on your own.

Are you having a hard time dealing with someone in your family or at work but don't know how to communicate? Are you having kids can't get their hands off the phone, iPad or computer? Are you struggling with your marriage? Are you depressed? I can help. My specialties include couples in crisis, divorce recovery, premarital counseling and marital problems, children/adolescent development, family issues, blended family issues, grief, and counseling for those suffering from addiction, depression, bipolar and anxiety. I also help couples to strengthen marriages in areas of communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.

Life can often be hard and unexpected challenges can happen to anyone. I believe that having the support of someone in our corner can help us discover our unique qualities so we can emerge from difficulties stronger than we ever thought possible. I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment while we embark on your journey of growth and healing. Taking this first step is often very difficult and I invite you to contact me and see if counseling is right for you and if I would be a good fit for your needs.

Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.

Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.

I specialize in treating adults, children & adolescents with OCD, anxiety & other mental and behavioral health issues using evidence-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT) strategies including exposure & response prevention (ERP). My work is guided by research on the most effective theory, approach, and strategies for OCD & anxiety. I am available for traditional outpatient therapy as well as more intensive "in vivo" treatment in your home, school, car, or wherever your symptoms are most problematic. I offer these non-traditional services because OCD & anxiety are most effectively treated wherever they "live" in your daily life.

Welcome, I understand how difficult it is to reach out for help during times of difficulty. I'm happy you're here and excited to connect and develop a plan of support. I strive to offer you an authentic nonjudgmental, empathetic, and accepting environment so that I can truly understand your perspective and experiences. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the primary factor for supporting you through self-exploration and self-understanding that leads to an authentic healing process and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas.

Perhaps you are wondering if therapy can be helpful when, up until now, talking about issues just has not worked. Perhaps you are curious to try again with the hope that this time, a different approach may work to address your trauma, your depression, your anxiety, and your pain. Perhaps you question whether healing is even possible. But, some part of you has hope that, maybe this time, therapy will help. I speak to that part.

I help men and women dealing with, "Now what?" You know, when life doesn't go according to plan, which it rarely does. It often sounds something like this: Now what should I do that I feel anxious or depressed? ...that I can't seem to lose this weight? ...that my situation feels hopeless? ...that my past continues to haunt me? ...that I don't feel good about myself? ...that I (or someone I love) drink(s) too much? ...that I struggle with food? ...that my relationship isn't what I hoped for? Now what should I do that I'm questioning how I've spent my life? In other words, "This isn't how it was supposed to be; this wasn't the plan."