Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in 20191
Julia B. Sayre, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Clients are: individuals, couples, families, stepfamilies; teens through elderly adults.
I offer tele-sessions in VA or SC, for trauma-informed marriage counseling, relationship and individual therapy. You may be in a transition: marriage; parenthood; military service or veteran; divorce; or remarriage. Or feeling frustrated with your child or teen, extended family, or coworkers. You may be noticing relationship effects of recent or past trauma, or grief and loss. You or a family member may be addressing aging, chronic pain or medical issues. Healthy relationships start with self-understanding and self-compassion, enabling you to know yourself so that you can hear and connect with others who are important in your life.
Clients are: individuals, couples, families, stepfamilies; teens through elderly adults.
I offer tele-sessions in VA or SC, for trauma-informed marriage counseling, relationship and individual therapy. You may be in a transition: marriage; parenthood; military service or veteran; divorce; or remarriage. Or feeling frustrated with your child or teen, extended family, or coworkers. You may be noticing relationship effects of recent or past trauma, or grief and loss. You or a family member may be addressing aging, chronic pain or medical issues. Healthy relationships start with self-understanding and self-compassion, enabling you to know yourself so that you can hear and connect with others who are important in your life.
Linda Gann Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Linda has experience helping clients aged 18 and older with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and trauma/PTSD.
Linda has worked in the field of mental health and in health care arenas for over 35 years. She brings a wealth of experience garnered from her connections with a wide range of agencies and with many clients over this time. Linda understands that for most people the decision to enter into therapy is not taken lightly. With this knowledge she strives to provide insight and tools to begin the healing process for her clients from the very first intake session.
Linda has experience helping clients aged 18 and older with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and trauma/PTSD.
Linda has worked in the field of mental health and in health care arenas for over 35 years. She brings a wealth of experience garnered from her connections with a wide range of agencies and with many clients over this time. Linda understands that for most people the decision to enter into therapy is not taken lightly. With this knowledge she strives to provide insight and tools to begin the healing process for her clients from the very first intake session.
Rebecca C Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I have an international cross-cultural counseling background and over 30 years of counseling experience, with a specialty practice focus on dementia and dementia caregivers. I strive to provide effective therapy in a safe and comfortable environment, allowing clients to explore issues, identify problems and develop approaches that result in achieving a healthier life. I place a priority on integrity and I adhere to the highest professional ethical standards. Confidentiality and client respect comprise the foundation of my work.
I have an international cross-cultural counseling background and over 30 years of counseling experience, with a specialty practice focus on dementia and dementia caregivers. I strive to provide effective therapy in a safe and comfortable environment, allowing clients to explore issues, identify problems and develop approaches that result in achieving a healthier life. I place a priority on integrity and I adhere to the highest professional ethical standards. Confidentiality and client respect comprise the foundation of my work.
Shane A Lanzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Herndon, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I strive to be present, attentive, emotionally attuned, to bear witness to one’s narrative and experiences, and to provide individual clients with a safe space to unearth, process, and make sense of things in their life that have stymied or thwarted them, resulting in undesirable patterns of thought, behaviors, and or symptoms. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - VA) (LICSW – D.C.) with 22 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient medical and community settings.
I strive to be present, attentive, emotionally attuned, to bear witness to one’s narrative and experiences, and to provide individual clients with a safe space to unearth, process, and make sense of things in their life that have stymied or thwarted them, resulting in undesirable patterns of thought, behaviors, and or symptoms. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - VA) (LICSW – D.C.) with 22 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient medical and community settings.
Linda Gann Barker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I have worked in behavioral health and healthcare arenas for over thirty years. This includes experience in oncology, hospice care and all the aspects of providing social support in a Level I trauma center. Over the past few years I have focused exclusively on the provision of therapy for adult clients of all ages and walks of life
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Virginia. I have worked in behavioral health and healthcare arenas for over thirty years. This includes experience in oncology, hospice care and all the aspects of providing social support in a Level I trauma center. Over the past few years I have focused exclusively on the provision of therapy for adult clients of all ages and walks of life
Ray Hood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Ray has 16+ years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults and assists his clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of his specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. Ray has a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling from a variety of mental health challenges.
Ray has 16+ years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults and assists his clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of his specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. Ray has a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling from a variety of mental health challenges.
MEPS Centered Psychological & Evaluation Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m a military spouse of 26 years and counting, with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Traveling the country and meeting people from all walks of life helped solidify my passion and desire to help others achieve their personal self-care goals and become the best versions of themselves. Caring for others is my small way of helping to make a difference in the lives of others during these challenges times. I believe in treating the whole person, the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m a military spouse of 26 years and counting, with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Traveling the country and meeting people from all walks of life helped solidify my passion and desire to help others achieve their personal self-care goals and become the best versions of themselves. Caring for others is my small way of helping to make a difference in the lives of others during these challenges times. I believe in treating the whole person, the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
Marita Kershaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of diverse experience, and I continue evolving in new treatment models.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of diverse experience, and I continue evolving in new treatment models.
Karen Jeannette
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
Are you searching for a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy? Do you seek to understand the reasoning behind behaviors as you strive to be your authentic self? Are you struggling to cope with recent loss as you move through everyday life? I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007 and my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in August 2023. I use evidence-based practices and current research to provide the best possible treatments for my clients.
Are you searching for a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy? Do you seek to understand the reasoning behind behaviors as you strive to be your authentic self? Are you struggling to cope with recent loss as you move through everyday life? I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007 and my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in August 2023. I use evidence-based practices and current research to provide the best possible treatments for my clients.
Amy Gordon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191
Dr. Gordon provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Comprehensive neuropsychological testing investigates an individuals strengths and weaknesses in all cognitive domains, including: general ability (IQ), attention, learning and memory, visual-spatial skills and visual-motor organization, language development and auditory processing, executive functioning (e.g., planning and organization, working memory, inhibition), academic skills, and psychological and emotional functioning.
Dr. Gordon provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Comprehensive neuropsychological testing investigates an individuals strengths and weaknesses in all cognitive domains, including: general ability (IQ), attention, learning and memory, visual-spatial skills and visual-motor organization, language development and auditory processing, executive functioning (e.g., planning and organization, working memory, inhibition), academic skills, and psychological and emotional functioning.
Robin O Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I like to work with people who are feeling stuck or lost in their lives and are desiring change. I also have specialties in working with people who have experienced trauma and couples who are having problems or are in a relationship crisis. Combining well-researched, evidence-based therapies with mindfulness techniques, I can help you regain your focus. I believe that each of us has within the wisdom that can put us back on the path to health. I see therapy as a unique opportunity to connect with the true self that knows what it needs to heal.
I like to work with people who are feeling stuck or lost in their lives and are desiring change. I also have specialties in working with people who have experienced trauma and couples who are having problems or are in a relationship crisis. Combining well-researched, evidence-based therapies with mindfulness techniques, I can help you regain your focus. I believe that each of us has within the wisdom that can put us back on the path to health. I see therapy as a unique opportunity to connect with the true self that knows what it needs to heal.
Madelyn B Schrader
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC, LPC(S)
Verified Verified
Reston, VA 20191
In each of us there is a drive to move towards wholeness. Sometimes we require assistance to unblock that which slows our movement towards balance. Engaging in therapy is a sign of resilience in the face of personal struggles. Courage is walking through your fears to make a difference. By engaging in a strong and empathetic relationship, we will work to uncover the motivations and thoughts that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest. I educate my clients to utilize innovative strategies that capture the extraordinary power that comes from within to facilitate the changes you seek.
In each of us there is a drive to move towards wholeness. Sometimes we require assistance to unblock that which slows our movement towards balance. Engaging in therapy is a sign of resilience in the face of personal struggles. Courage is walking through your fears to make a difference. By engaging in a strong and empathetic relationship, we will work to uncover the motivations and thoughts that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest. I educate my clients to utilize innovative strategies that capture the extraordinary power that comes from within to facilitate the changes you seek.
Ashley Patrican
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reston, VA 20191 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is about the journey towards self-discovery and joining that person on a quest to seek out the answers they already have within themselves. The ideal client is a person who is open to learning, determined to self-improve and committed to the therapeutic relationship. My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use.. My career background is in schools, crisis stabilization, home-based counseling and working with INOVA.
I believe that therapy is about the journey towards self-discovery and joining that person on a quest to seek out the answers they already have within themselves. The ideal client is a person who is open to learning, determined to self-improve and committed to the therapeutic relationship. My experiences with mental health range from: autism, mood disorders, postpartum depression, lyme disease, suicide ideation, gender identity concerns,personality disorders, chronic pain, trauma, behavioral management, social skills training, parent training, psychosis to substance use.. My career background is in schools, crisis stabilization, home-based counseling and working with INOVA.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric 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.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients 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.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.