Elders (65+) Therapists in New York

Betty Dudas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 20 years of experience, specializing in sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, depression, and PTSD. Betty treats clients, between the ages of 18-65, utilizing Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, and the Psychodynamic Model, in her approach with clients. Betty has extensive experience counseling teens, adults, seniors, families, couples, and groups, in both clinical and outpatient settings.

You are most likely here because you, maybe your partner or your child, feel sad, overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged and/or struggle with lack of direction in life. You are taking an initiative to find help. Imagine coming to a safe place where you are able to freely explain why are you seeking treatment, what is the presenting problem and how does it impact you and your relationships? We would work together to better understand how stressful events in your life affect your mood and how a particular treatment approach might help. We would monitor together and discuss the progress of your treatment.

Life in general is stressful. Change is difficult. Finding a therapist who you feel comfortable to speak with in a non-judgmental atmosphere is essential to improving life and gaining a new perspective. As an LCSW for over 20 years, my goal is to help you gain confidence, feel supported, and cope with stressors that impact your daily functioning. Together, we will formulate solutions to achieve personal goals. I will help you feel empowered, gain insight and learn coping skills that work best for you. I have extensive experience working with adults suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties.

Life changed overnight. We are going through losses - the end of a relationship, death of a loved one, divorce, job change, financial change, retirement, having to stop doing the things we love to do. We worry about the health and well being of ourselves and our loved ones. You might be a young adult worried about your future or how to live with your parents again after moving back home, or a parent dealing with the challenges of living full time with your partner and children, or a senior worried that you will never again be able to be a part of greater society. Whatever your place in life I can work with you.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

I approach to the therapeutic process in a holistic, creative, and collaborative way. I work with individuals, families, and couples through infusing evidence-based practices for EMDR, CBT, DBT, compassion-focused, mindfulness and is person/goal centered.

I work with individuals, families and couples. the majority of clients i work with are adults between ages 20 and 65. I have assisted patients in achieving successfully treatment outcomes related to Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Socioeconomic issues, & Sexual/Gender identity issues. I believe in the importance of assisting you with improving upon your self esteem in order to help you succeed, realize your potential and maximize your quality of life.

Welcome. You have taken the first step on your journey to gain support and guidance for whatever you may be challenged with at this point in your life. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing care for individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors), couples, and families. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Parenting/Fertility Concerns, and Cultural/Intergenerational Issues. I also have extensive experience working with families whose loved ones have special needs or substance use issues.

Ms. Sreedhar is a New York State licensed social worker who has spent 15 years working for agencies who contracted with the city of New York to provide foster care and adoption services. Ms. Sreedhar treats adults and children, and enjoys working with older adults, 65 and up. She specializes in trauma and eating disorders.

IDEA is confusing. Know your children's rights to a Free and Appropriate Education. With 35 years experience, as a School Psychologist and Sp. Ed. Administrator, I empower parents. I help them negotiate the complex world of Special Education and guide them in their interpretation of their children's school district evaluations. I will attend CSE, CPSE, 504, Impartial Hearings, Superintends Meetings. & Teacher Conferences. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help my clients address their personal life challenges. I integrate complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a personalized approach tailored to my clients needs.

Hello, my name is Joseph Abbott. Over the past 20 years the journey in my career in Social Work has led me down a path of supporting clients in becoming happier, and healthier; leading to living more fulfilling lives. When doing so, the most important aspects to achieving and attaining happiness and stable mental health are, promoting the well-being of clients, allowing self-determination, giving informed consent, being competent, being culturally aware, understanding and practicing social diversity, and maintaining client confidentiality.

My name is Stephanie and i'm the proud owner of Live, Love, Loud Mental Health Counseling PLLC. We work with adults and seniors, individuals, couples, families and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. We help by allowing you to tell your story, tap into your individual strengths to facilitate healing, achieve greater emotional intelligence, develop healthier communication styles and overcome your life challenges. Within a Strength-based, Client-centered environment, we utilize an eclectic approach using elements of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology

I bring exceptional training and over twenty years of experience serving my clients. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I have worked with a wide variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. Together, we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, overcoming addiction, or depression, you must know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. We have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I specialize in working with seniors and supporting and educating caregivers of individuals with dementia-related illnesses. If you’ve ever been on a plane, you’ve heard these instructions. “Please put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” Now, imagine hearing these words as a caregiver… Roughly translated it would mean, “take care of yourself and the better you will take care of others.” It’s difficult to see someone struggle, and oftentimes when we do, we sacrifice our own well-being to ensure theirs. It may not seem this way, but you both deserve hope and support through this challenging time.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, family and relationship issues, identity, stress, and life transitions. My prior experience includes working with young adults within college counseling centers at NYU, Pratt Institute and Suffolk County Community College. I am also experienced working with seniors, veterans and military families.

Shirley Bernard is a licensed master-level social worker with more than 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, domestic violence, and other life-related stressors. Shirley treats clients utilizing a person-centered, holistic approach. Her eclectic professional experience has led her to effectively engage children, adolescents, adults, and seniors; utilizing different modalities such as families, couples, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. She utilizes CBT, Mindfulness, role play through exploration, and guided imagery.

In my social work practice I work in collaboration with the client and their strengths to aid in the development of insight, and coping strategies to better understand and cope with emotional distress and increase interpersonal functioning. I believe my role in the therapeutic relationship is to empower and motivate clients toward change through self-awareness. My person-centered approach means that I meet the client where they are at and guide them to set goals that make the most sense for their needs and that utilize their strengths to reach their fullest potential.

We provide counseling and auxiliary services to seniors, the disabled, caregivers, and their families. ISS is committed to helping our clients develop the coping skills necessary to function at one's maximum ability by providing in-home counseling services. Through therapy, our counselors help clients find renewed enjoyment in life and increased emotional well-being. Counseling may also ameliorate the behavioral problems that come with chronic ailments, such as Alzheimer's disease. By addressing the mental health needs of seniors, the disabled, and caregivers, counseling can help lessen the frequency of hospitalization and enhance one's social life.

Welcome. I am a New York licensed clinical psychologist and therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My approach draws upon various clinical theories and techniques, such as psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy.