Therapists for Seniors in Lutz, FL
Sometimes we find ourselves at a place where we need to start afresh. Each day presents an opportunity to be “reborn.” I will help you create a plan that is right for you and the journey you are on. Your life should reflect the dreams, visions, goals and aspirations you desire. I will help you work through and process life’s unexpected and unplanned challenges.
Sometimes we find ourselves at a place where we need to start afresh. Each day presents an opportunity to be “reborn.” I will help you create a plan that is right for you and the journey you are on. Your life should reflect the dreams, visions, goals and aspirations you desire. I will help you work through and process life’s unexpected and unplanned challenges.
Are you seeking a compassionate and supportive space for your mental health journey? Look no further. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, we're here to support you every step of the way. From anxiety and depression to trauma, mood swings, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or stress, we help you navigate life's challenges and step into your best self. Empowerment starts here.
Are you seeking a compassionate and supportive space for your mental health journey? Look no further. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, we're here to support you every step of the way. From anxiety and depression to trauma, mood swings, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or stress, we help you navigate life's challenges and step into your best self. Empowerment starts here.
I assist those who are exhausted from carrying pain they didn't deserve, survivors of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and deep relational trauma who are ready to stop surviving and start healing. They come to me feeling lost, confused, and disconnected from themselves. Many have spent years putting others first, shrinking to keep the peace, or questioning their own reality. They're done. They want their life back. Together, we do the real work rebuilding identity, releasing trauma, establishing boundaries, and reclaiming peace. Healing that is lasting, not just coping.
I assist those who are exhausted from carrying pain they didn't deserve, survivors of narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and deep relational trauma who are ready to stop surviving and start healing. They come to me feeling lost, confused, and disconnected from themselves. Many have spent years putting others first, shrinking to keep the peace, or questioning their own reality. They're done. They want their life back. Together, we do the real work rebuilding identity, releasing trauma, establishing boundaries, and reclaiming peace. Healing that is lasting, not just coping.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Dr. Lindsay Frey, founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our practice.
Seeking support can be one of the most difficult steps a person takes, yet it is often the first step toward meaningful change. At Finding Hope Wellness Center, we believe no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our team is here to provide guidance, support, and practical tools to help you move forward.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Dr. Lindsay Frey, founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our practice.
Seeking support can be one of the most difficult steps a person takes, yet it is often the first step toward meaningful change. At Finding Hope Wellness Center, we believe no one should have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, behavioral difficulties, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, our team is here to provide guidance, support, and practical tools to help you move forward.
With thorough training and experience across a broad range of clinical concerns, I have the opportunity to work alongside clients as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and various behavioral and personality patterns.
I am also pursuing a second master’s degree at the University of Florida, deepening my ability to support high-performing individuals, competitive and tactical athletes, and anyone operating in high-stress environments.
With thorough training and experience across a broad range of clinical concerns, I have the opportunity to work alongside clients as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and various behavioral and personality patterns.
I am also pursuing a second master’s degree at the University of Florida, deepening my ability to support high-performing individuals, competitive and tactical athletes, and anyone operating in high-stress environments.
I believe in creating a warm, supportive space where my clients feel truly seen and heard as they navigate their journey toward healing and personal transformation. Many of my clients have experienced some level of harm or trauma that has created unhealthy patterns in their lives. While alleviating your current symptoms is essential, my approach also focuses on rebuilding your confidence and empowering you to experience a fuller, more meaningful life.
I believe in creating a warm, supportive space where my clients feel truly seen and heard as they navigate their journey toward healing and personal transformation. Many of my clients have experienced some level of harm or trauma that has created unhealthy patterns in their lives. While alleviating your current symptoms is essential, my approach also focuses on rebuilding your confidence and empowering you to experience a fuller, more meaningful life.
Does your life feel out of control? Are you struggling with being overwhelmed by thoughts and feelings that may be related to anxiety, depression, grief or even trauma? Has it been difficult to concentrate and perform your usual tasks and activities? You are not alone. I understand it can be a bit much and I am here to help. I have extensive background and experience working with individuals of all ages, adults, children, adolescents providing individual, family and group therapy in outpatient, inpatient, in-home settings as well as negotiating conflict and stabilizing crisis onsite.
Does your life feel out of control? Are you struggling with being overwhelmed by thoughts and feelings that may be related to anxiety, depression, grief or even trauma? Has it been difficult to concentrate and perform your usual tasks and activities? You are not alone. I understand it can be a bit much and I am here to help. I have extensive background and experience working with individuals of all ages, adults, children, adolescents providing individual, family and group therapy in outpatient, inpatient, in-home settings as well as negotiating conflict and stabilizing crisis onsite.
What drives my work as a therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone finally feels safe enough to open up and take steps toward healing. My role is to walk alongside you with patience, honesty, and care, helping you navigate life’s challenges while building the tools and confidence to move forward. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for growth, clarity, and lasting change.
What drives my work as a therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered—especially in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone finally feels safe enough to open up and take steps toward healing. My role is to walk alongside you with patience, honesty, and care, helping you navigate life’s challenges while building the tools and confidence to move forward. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for growth, clarity, and lasting change.
I am trained and certified in several evidence-based and holistic modalities that allow me to support clients with a wide range of needs. My qualifications include advanced training in EMDR for trauma recovery, as well as experience using CBT-informed and mindfulness-based practices to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In addition, I integrate holistic wellness approaches to strengthen the mind-body connection, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience. Every session is guided by a trauma-informed lens and adapted to meet each client’s unique goals and lived experiences.
I am trained and certified in several evidence-based and holistic modalities that allow me to support clients with a wide range of needs. My qualifications include advanced training in EMDR for trauma recovery, as well as experience using CBT-informed and mindfulness-based practices to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In addition, I integrate holistic wellness approaches to strengthen the mind-body connection, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience. Every session is guided by a trauma-informed lens and adapted to meet each client’s unique goals and lived experiences.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse or life challenges and you have reached a crossroad in your life, where you may feel troubled or unclear, therapy can be the place to help you reassess and refocus. My primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic and warm environment to encourage personal exploration and growth. I assist clients to find relief from life's challenges so they can give themselves the life they truly deserve.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse or life challenges and you have reached a crossroad in your life, where you may feel troubled or unclear, therapy can be the place to help you reassess and refocus. My primary goal is to provide a safe, empathetic and warm environment to encourage personal exploration and growth. I assist clients to find relief from life's challenges so they can give themselves the life they truly deserve.
Thanks very much for finding my website. I have been in practice since 1984, helping couples, families, adolescents, and adults. In addition to clinical practice I am also a professor at USF where I teach couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy in the graduate Marriage and Family Certificate program. Please feel free to get in touch with me-- phone is preferred (813-962-6573), because it is more secure than email. I am happy to discuss your concerns in confidence, and appreciate your call or email.
Thanks very much for finding my website. I have been in practice since 1984, helping couples, families, adolescents, and adults. In addition to clinical practice I am also a professor at USF where I teach couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy in the graduate Marriage and Family Certificate program. Please feel free to get in touch with me-- phone is preferred (813-962-6573), because it is more secure than email. I am happy to discuss your concerns in confidence, and appreciate your call or email.
Trauma & Substance Use Therapist Adults & Veterans
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Lutz, FL 33548
You don’t have to keep reliving what happened just to survive today. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, PTSD, substance use, compulsive sexual behaviors (including porn use, compulsive masturbation, online sexual activity, and intrusive sexual thoughts), anxiety, depression, grief, and OCD using compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I help clients process trauma safely and at their own pace, addressing shame, secrecy, relapse prevention, and relationship challenges without judgment.
You don’t have to keep reliving what happened just to survive today. I help adults and teens heal from trauma, PTSD, substance use, compulsive sexual behaviors (including porn use, compulsive masturbation, online sexual activity, and intrusive sexual thoughts), anxiety, depression, grief, and OCD using compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I help clients process trauma safely and at their own pace, addressing shame, secrecy, relapse prevention, and relationship challenges without judgment.
Dr. Behdarvandi’s specialty areas include depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, PTSD, and OCD. She welcomes individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. She works with many patients, offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families through the entire age spectrum, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her approach to therapy involves principles from CBT, behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, and acceptance-commitment therapy.
Dr. Behdarvandi’s specialty areas include depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, PTSD, and OCD. She welcomes individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. She works with many patients, offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families through the entire age spectrum, including children, adolescents, adults, and elders. Her approach to therapy involves principles from CBT, behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, and acceptance-commitment therapy.
My passion is to help people. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is important with helping those solve their life issues. My approach invokes the importance of collaboration with my clients. I specialize in working with individual, couples and families. We can do therapy using walk and talk and I can also provide therapy in the comfort of your own home. I also specialize in working with athletes to address/focus on sports anxiety, returning from injury and athletic performance.
My passion is to help people. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is important with helping those solve their life issues. My approach invokes the importance of collaboration with my clients. I specialize in working with individual, couples and families. We can do therapy using walk and talk and I can also provide therapy in the comfort of your own home. I also specialize in working with athletes to address/focus on sports anxiety, returning from injury and athletic performance.
A life-upset can elevate stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as impact one’s feelings of self-worth. Issues from the past and/or present can affect confidence in one's abilities to successfully and satisfyingly (re)adjust to life. I have partnered with many people over the years to formulate goals, build on strengths, and learn new skills, strategies, and thought patterns. I have guided people to successfully and intentionally harness their inner power to make their desired life and inner being changes. I believe that every person has that power.
A life-upset can elevate stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as impact one’s feelings of self-worth. Issues from the past and/or present can affect confidence in one's abilities to successfully and satisfyingly (re)adjust to life. I have partnered with many people over the years to formulate goals, build on strengths, and learn new skills, strategies, and thought patterns. I have guided people to successfully and intentionally harness their inner power to make their desired life and inner being changes. I believe that every person has that power.
Joe's Art Time, provides free consultations and contracted services to many facilities in the Tampa Bay Area including Medical Hospitals, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, and Mental Health Facilities. Art Therapy is a mental health profession. Check to make sure you have selected a professional art therapist with the ATR or ATR-BC credentials. I have provided in home and community-based art therapy in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years. As an Art Therapist, I provide art directives and art-making activities to increase insight into emotional conflicts.
Joe's Art Time, provides free consultations and contracted services to many facilities in the Tampa Bay Area including Medical Hospitals, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, and Mental Health Facilities. Art Therapy is a mental health profession. Check to make sure you have selected a professional art therapist with the ATR or ATR-BC credentials. I have provided in home and community-based art therapy in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years. As an Art Therapist, I provide art directives and art-making activities to increase insight into emotional conflicts.
So, you've decided to get into therapy for yourself! You have entered in to the therapy room and nervous about whether the therapist will be able to get down to your level to understand what you are currently going through. Do you have struggles with big life changes, anxious of where to begin, and could be feeling unsure of where to start? You would want a therapist to help guide them through their struggles free of judgment, loads of empathy, and the ability to see their problems in a different light. I think I can help, even with a joke or two thrown in!
So, you've decided to get into therapy for yourself! You have entered in to the therapy room and nervous about whether the therapist will be able to get down to your level to understand what you are currently going through. Do you have struggles with big life changes, anxious of where to begin, and could be feeling unsure of where to start? You would want a therapist to help guide them through their struggles free of judgment, loads of empathy, and the ability to see their problems in a different light. I think I can help, even with a joke or two thrown in!
Let's get connected in virtual therapy to process feelings and strategize ways to thrive through life's challenges.
Let's get connected in virtual therapy to process feelings and strategize ways to thrive through life's challenges.
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning — making sense of what happened and rebuilding your life takes time. You want to move forward with your life, but the impact of domestic, sexual, or relational abuse can make that feel complicated. You may find yourself carrying guilt, shame, anger, or lingering questions about what happened. Many people struggle to make sense of their experiences while also trying to rebuild stability for themselves and their families. If you're looking for a place to begin understanding what you've been through and start rebuilding your life, you’re not alone.
Leaving an abusive relationship is only the beginning — making sense of what happened and rebuilding your life takes time. You want to move forward with your life, but the impact of domestic, sexual, or relational abuse can make that feel complicated. You may find yourself carrying guilt, shame, anger, or lingering questions about what happened. Many people struggle to make sense of their experiences while also trying to rebuild stability for themselves and their families. If you're looking for a place to begin understanding what you've been through and start rebuilding your life, you’re not alone.
Seeking therapy can be the most rewarding decision you hesitated to make. As a LMHC, Qualified Supervisor and Certified Addiction Specialist in Florida and Washington State...I've utilized a plethora of modalities, techniques and interventions over my 28 years in the mental health field. I've worked in residential, outpatient, detox, mobile crisis, hospital, community and private office settings. I have extensive experience in: parent-child relationships, crisis stabilization, individual counseling, addictions, developmental disabilities, and relationship termination to name a few.
Seeking therapy can be the most rewarding decision you hesitated to make. As a LMHC, Qualified Supervisor and Certified Addiction Specialist in Florida and Washington State...I've utilized a plethora of modalities, techniques and interventions over my 28 years in the mental health field. I've worked in residential, outpatient, detox, mobile crisis, hospital, community and private office settings. I have extensive experience in: parent-child relationships, crisis stabilization, individual counseling, addictions, developmental disabilities, and relationship termination to name a few.
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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.