Therapists for Seniors in Northdale, FL
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
I think of my work as a way of helping patients make friends with themselves. I believe that we torture ourselves by holding onto memories that are painful. We play endless "tape recordings" in our minds that create anxiety, depression or compulsive behaviors. We repeat destructive patterns in our relationships which lead to isolation, shame, regret and guilt. Our choices in life become narrow and limited. Keeping unpleasant feelings at bay becomes our priority thus sapping us of energy. With the release of that energy prosperity can develop in all areas of life.
Choosing to pursue therapy is one of the toughest, most courageous, and most valuable decisions an individual can make, and I commend you on taking a step toward becoming the best version of yourself. I believe that each individual’s life story, experience, and perspective is valuable and should be treated with the utmost honor, respect, and love. I also believe that these stories, experiences, and perspectives play a significant role in shaping how we deal with the many challenges that life places in our path. I am confident that with empathy & support, everyone has the ability to become the person who they are meant to be.
Choosing to pursue therapy is one of the toughest, most courageous, and most valuable decisions an individual can make, and I commend you on taking a step toward becoming the best version of yourself. I believe that each individual’s life story, experience, and perspective is valuable and should be treated with the utmost honor, respect, and love. I also believe that these stories, experiences, and perspectives play a significant role in shaping how we deal with the many challenges that life places in our path. I am confident that with empathy & support, everyone has the ability to become the person who they are meant to be.
Do you live with a secret belief that you are unlikeable or unlovable? Are you normally able to keep it out of your mind so you feel OK, but then something happens in a friendship or relationship that brings the painful feelings back into focus? Part of you thinks that maybe if you talked with someone you could feel differently, but part of you just hopes it will pass so you don't have to think about it again. I want you to know that you are not the only one who has these beliefs and that they can change. "The only way out is through" - Robert Frost
Do you live with a secret belief that you are unlikeable or unlovable? Are you normally able to keep it out of your mind so you feel OK, but then something happens in a friendship or relationship that brings the painful feelings back into focus? Part of you thinks that maybe if you talked with someone you could feel differently, but part of you just hopes it will pass so you don't have to think about it again. I want you to know that you are not the only one who has these beliefs and that they can change. "The only way out is through" - Robert Frost
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
Therapy can help you enhance your awareness of how your unrealistic or negative beliefs and thinking patterns about yourself and others undermine the quality of your life. Therapy can help you change those dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. These changes in thinking will go hand-in-hand with improvements in your moods, decisions, quality of your relationships, and the quality of your life. Therapy can help you overcome grief and loss, navigate major changes and life stages, enhance motivation, improve coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, and fear, and learn to deal with anger, rage, frustration, and disappointment more constructively.
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Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.
Are there changes you would like to make or difficulties and challenges you want to overcome? Have you been overwhelmed and wondering how to manage all the stress? Have you not been feeling like yourself and want to find a way back? Have you lost a loved one, a spouse due to divorce, a job, or a pet and are finding it hard to move forward? Do you have a chronic or terminal illness and are finding it overwhelming to navigate on your own? If any of these apply to you, I would consider it a privilege to assist you on your journey to getting back to feeling more like yourself again.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together but internally, you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety, and feeling emotionally drained. You may be used to being “the strong one,” but your relationships feel confusing, your boundaries are inconsistent and you’re tired of carrying it all alone. You might find yourself stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences or childhood trauma, unsure how to move forward. I work with women, college students and young adults to help them break these cycles, manage anxiety and depression, build confidence and feel more grounded, secure and in control of their lives.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together but internally, you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety, and feeling emotionally drained. You may be used to being “the strong one,” but your relationships feel confusing, your boundaries are inconsistent and you’re tired of carrying it all alone. You might find yourself stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences or childhood trauma, unsure how to move forward. I work with women, college students and young adults to help them break these cycles, manage anxiety and depression, build confidence and feel more grounded, secure and in control of their lives.
People struggling with relationships, trauma, life issues, ect. who want to manage stress and mental health symptoms through outdoors and movement.
People struggling with relationships, trauma, life issues, ect. who want to manage stress and mental health symptoms through outdoors and movement.
Sometimes we feel like we are falling out of balance in our lives. This lack of balance can come from any aspect of our life (the past, the future, our inner world, our vices, our relationships with others, our work) and it can heavily impact how we feel about our lives. Your goals may seem out of reach, stress might be weighing on your shoulders, or you may not know what needs you are looking to fulfill yet. Whatever the case may be, I will do my best to help you overcome struggles, offer meaningful guidance, and be a strong source of support as we work through the therapeutic process together.
Sometimes we feel like we are falling out of balance in our lives. This lack of balance can come from any aspect of our life (the past, the future, our inner world, our vices, our relationships with others, our work) and it can heavily impact how we feel about our lives. Your goals may seem out of reach, stress might be weighing on your shoulders, or you may not know what needs you are looking to fulfill yet. Whatever the case may be, I will do my best to help you overcome struggles, offer meaningful guidance, and be a strong source of support as we work through the therapeutic process together.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavior Therapy most in my therapy sessions, but I also make it feel like a simple conversation so that people can relax and feel more comfortable speaking with me. I have been working as a therapist for over nine years and am thankful to continue to help those navigate through life!
I incorporate Cognitive Behavior Therapy most in my therapy sessions, but I also make it feel like a simple conversation so that people can relax and feel more comfortable speaking with me. I have been working as a therapist for over nine years and am thankful to continue to help those navigate through life!
Life today presents many challenges. Counseling and psychotherapy can be a helpful and effective way to change long-standing patterns that might be holding you back, reach your life goals, and thrive in a happy, healthy way. I have worked in the mental health field since 1996 and have had a private practice since 2002. I worked in community mental health and at a local Hospice as a bereavement counselor, both for many years. I specialize in the following: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Caregiver Stress and Strain, Family and Marital relationships, Employment related issues, Self-Esteem issues, and Stress Management.
Life today presents many challenges. Counseling and psychotherapy can be a helpful and effective way to change long-standing patterns that might be holding you back, reach your life goals, and thrive in a happy, healthy way. I have worked in the mental health field since 1996 and have had a private practice since 2002. I worked in community mental health and at a local Hospice as a bereavement counselor, both for many years. I specialize in the following: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Caregiver Stress and Strain, Family and Marital relationships, Employment related issues, Self-Esteem issues, and Stress Management.
Do you feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back — stuck in cycles that keep repeating no matter how hard you try? Maybe you’re navigating relationship struggles, burnout, or carrying the weight of past trauma that never fully healed. You don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults and couples who are ready to build emotional clarity, self-trust, and healthier relationships. My practice is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and the belief that deep healing is possible when we feel emotionally safe and seen.
Do you feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back — stuck in cycles that keep repeating no matter how hard you try? Maybe you’re navigating relationship struggles, burnout, or carrying the weight of past trauma that never fully healed. You don’t have to face it alone. I work with adults and couples who are ready to build emotional clarity, self-trust, and healthier relationships. My practice is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and the belief that deep healing is possible when we feel emotionally safe and seen.
I believe the answers people are looking for are different for each of us. Your story, experiences, and needs are uniquely your own, and therapy can be a space to better understand what’s true for you.
I believe the answers people are looking for are different for each of us. Your story, experiences, and needs are uniquely your own, and therapy can be a space to better understand what’s true for you.
A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa (1987). M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, The Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (1989). Areas of study/interest: Psycho-development, Family Systems Theory, Crisis Situations, Family Enrichment, Communication, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, Sex Therapy, Infidelity. He has been practicing counseling since 1988. Extensive experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy. National and international speaker on Parenting. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida, Tampa (1987). M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, The Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (1989). Areas of study/interest: Psycho-development, Family Systems Theory, Crisis Situations, Family Enrichment, Communication, Psychopathology, Group Psychotherapy, Sex Therapy, Infidelity. He has been practicing counseling since 1988. Extensive experience with individual, couple, family, and group therapy. National and international speaker on Parenting. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel safe being fully themselves without fear of judgment. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mood-related challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relationship-focused, while still helping clients build practical tools they can use in everyday life. I want therapy to feel approachable, genuine, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals.
I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel safe being fully themselves without fear of judgment. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mood-related challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relationship-focused, while still helping clients build practical tools they can use in everyday life. I want therapy to feel approachable, genuine, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals.
I am Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for individuals 5 years old and older. These services include evaluation of learning disabilities, ADHD, gifted, personality, and diagnostic clarification.
I am Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for individuals 5 years old and older. These services include evaluation of learning disabilities, ADHD, gifted, personality, and diagnostic clarification.
Do you wake up feeling anxious? Or worried about your children, spouse, or significant other? Are you struggling to connect with the people in your life that matter the most? Have you reached a part of your life where you don’t know what to do next? Together we will explore your problem areas so that you can create the life you want. I use a warm and empathetic approach to help you reach your goals.
Do you wake up feeling anxious? Or worried about your children, spouse, or significant other? Are you struggling to connect with the people in your life that matter the most? Have you reached a part of your life where you don’t know what to do next? Together we will explore your problem areas so that you can create the life you want. I use a warm and empathetic approach to help you reach your goals.
Matt McCann is a licensed mental health counselor at Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists. He specializes in the treatment of individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. He has also worked with clients who have high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Matt has worked with and studied under world renowned researchers in the field of OCD and anxiety disorders. He worked in the partial hospitalization program at Rogers Behavioral Health in Tampa, a higher level of care for severe cases of OCD and anxiety disorders.
Matt McCann is a licensed mental health counselor at Anxiety & OCD Treatment Specialists. He specializes in the treatment of individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. He has also worked with clients who have high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Matt has worked with and studied under world renowned researchers in the field of OCD and anxiety disorders. He worked in the partial hospitalization program at Rogers Behavioral Health in Tampa, a higher level of care for severe cases of OCD and anxiety disorders.
Kalm Counseling & Wellness LLC- Kristen M. Lynch
Counselor, LMHC, CAGS, MA
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Through a strengths-based perspective, I will help you examine how attachment patterns have formed and affect one throughout our lives. As someone who enjoys working with children, families and adults in a collaborative relationship, I offer structured exercises as well as a place to feel comfortable expressing emotions. I believe that the “relationship” is the strongest catalyst for change from a psychological perspective. It is up to the client to create goals and it is my job to help you find ways to meet them. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking.
Through a strengths-based perspective, I will help you examine how attachment patterns have formed and affect one throughout our lives. As someone who enjoys working with children, families and adults in a collaborative relationship, I offer structured exercises as well as a place to feel comfortable expressing emotions. I believe that the “relationship” is the strongest catalyst for change from a psychological perspective. It is up to the client to create goals and it is my job to help you find ways to meet them. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer work, overwhelmed by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people carry the weight of trauma and painful relationships longer than they realize. I hold a PhD in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a focus on trauma and crisis work, and I’m passionate about supporting those impacted by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, selective mutism, and PTSD. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build steadier coping, and begin healing in ways that help you reconnect with yourself.
If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer work, overwhelmed by past experiences, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people carry the weight of trauma and painful relationships longer than they realize. I hold a PhD in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a focus on trauma and crisis work, and I’m passionate about supporting those impacted by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, selective mutism, and PTSD. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood, build steadier coping, and begin healing in ways that help you reconnect with yourself.
Life can sometimes make us feel weighted down and we have a hard time finding a way to balance our emotions.
Life can sometimes make us feel weighted down and we have a hard time finding a way to balance our emotions.
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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.