Geriatric Therapists in Chicago, IL
Hi! My name is Kathryn and I'm a LCSW with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals on their journey to healing and self-discovery. With a gentle and patient approach to care, I strive to create a nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges at their own pace. My therapeutic toolkit includes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. These approaches allow me to tailor our sessions to your unique needs, helping you navigate the complexities of life with practical tools and empathetic support.
Hi! My name is Kathryn and I'm a LCSW with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals on their journey to healing and self-discovery. With a gentle and patient approach to care, I strive to create a nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges at their own pace. My therapeutic toolkit includes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. These approaches allow me to tailor our sessions to your unique needs, helping you navigate the complexities of life with practical tools and empathetic support.
I believe that each individual has the power to become a whole and integrated person. I am a strong advocate of psychotherapy and my life experience and work in the field have led me to firmly believe that true healing is possible through a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, from depression and anxiety, to trauma and ptsd related issues, and relationships and attachment.
I believe that each individual has the power to become a whole and integrated person. I am a strong advocate of psychotherapy and my life experience and work in the field have led me to firmly believe that true healing is possible through a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, from depression and anxiety, to trauma and ptsd related issues, and relationships and attachment.
Change happens perpetually in the world, in our communities, and in our own lives. Change affects our families and friends and it affects each of us. We can feel uncertain, anxious, and fearful about what is happening to us and around us. We can also feel excitement and joy. The challenges we face affect us in many ways, but they do not define us. We all want to live productively, safely and peacefully. We are all connected but sometimes we all feel alone. Sometimes the messages we create for ourselves cause us to think in ways that may not be best for us.
Change happens perpetually in the world, in our communities, and in our own lives. Change affects our families and friends and it affects each of us. We can feel uncertain, anxious, and fearful about what is happening to us and around us. We can also feel excitement and joy. The challenges we face affect us in many ways, but they do not define us. We all want to live productively, safely and peacefully. We are all connected but sometimes we all feel alone. Sometimes the messages we create for ourselves cause us to think in ways that may not be best for us.
I have worked with the homeless population, individuals struggling with mental health conditions, and elderly victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
I received my Master of Social Work from Aurora University. I tailor care to individual needs and use cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
I have worked with the homeless population, individuals struggling with mental health conditions, and elderly victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
I received my Master of Social Work from Aurora University. I tailor care to individual needs and use cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
LifeSpan Counseling for Older Adults,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAGC, CDP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I cared for my father through Lewy body dementia and supported my mother through COVID.
The changes that come with aging, health challenges, memory shifts, and loss can feel disorienting and at times overwhelming. My clients are adults in midlife and later years who are coping with grief, changes in cognition, chronic illness, shifts in family roles, retirement, or the demands of caring for a loved one. They may feel lonely, scared, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. Together, we make sense of these changes, strengthen resilience, and develop practical everyday tools that support emotional well-being and a greater sense of purpose.
I cared for my father through Lewy body dementia and supported my mother through COVID.
The changes that come with aging, health challenges, memory shifts, and loss can feel disorienting and at times overwhelming. My clients are adults in midlife and later years who are coping with grief, changes in cognition, chronic illness, shifts in family roles, retirement, or the demands of caring for a loved one. They may feel lonely, scared, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. Together, we make sense of these changes, strengthen resilience, and develop practical everyday tools that support emotional well-being and a greater sense of purpose.
I provide telehealth therapy for clients seeking relief sooner than later. I'm a therapist for those facing life transitions, anxiety, and adulting challenges.
I work with clients to build up their personal ability to resolve challenges through strength-based and solution-focused counseling in Illinois.
I apply counseling for identity, self-esteem, and personal growth.
I enjoy helping healthcare workers overcome their unique obstacles, having worked extensively in the field.
I've experience supporting clients with substance use, addiction, life-changes, and behavioral challenges.
I provide telehealth therapy for clients seeking relief sooner than later. I'm a therapist for those facing life transitions, anxiety, and adulting challenges.
I work with clients to build up their personal ability to resolve challenges through strength-based and solution-focused counseling in Illinois.
I apply counseling for identity, self-esteem, and personal growth.
I enjoy helping healthcare workers overcome their unique obstacles, having worked extensively in the field.
I've experience supporting clients with substance use, addiction, life-changes, and behavioral challenges.
Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.
Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.
I’m Sabrina - a licensed clinical social worker & mental health therapist. I am passionate about providing client-centered therapy that works for YOU as an individual. I draw from my broad knowledge base & extensive clinical experience in diverse settings to collaborate with you to form a treatment plan that helps you to make the desired changes in your life. If you experience anxiety & panic, depressive symptoms, executive dysfunction, or cognitive changes as a result injury or illness, let's work together to help you reach goals such as meaningful adjustment to stressors, optimized functional status, and distress tolerance.
I’m Sabrina - a licensed clinical social worker & mental health therapist. I am passionate about providing client-centered therapy that works for YOU as an individual. I draw from my broad knowledge base & extensive clinical experience in diverse settings to collaborate with you to form a treatment plan that helps you to make the desired changes in your life. If you experience anxiety & panic, depressive symptoms, executive dysfunction, or cognitive changes as a result injury or illness, let's work together to help you reach goals such as meaningful adjustment to stressors, optimized functional status, and distress tolerance.
I am especially passionate about working with older adults and those facing transitions such as retirement, health changes, loss, and evolving roles.
I work primarily with adults and older adults, supporting individuals through life transitions, emotional challenges, and the natural shifts that come with aging. Whether you're navigating a major change, reflecting on your life's direction, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.
I am especially passionate about working with older adults and those facing transitions such as retirement, health changes, loss, and evolving roles.
I work primarily with adults and older adults, supporting individuals through life transitions, emotional challenges, and the natural shifts that come with aging. Whether you're navigating a major change, reflecting on your life's direction, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.
She specializes in career stress, non-traditional relationships, and supports individuals and family members facing mental health challenges like schizophrenia and dementia.
Emma Rand, LCPC, ATR is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist who brings creativity, empathy, and lived experience to her work. Inspired by personal loss, she understands how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—and how transformative therapy is. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey, grounded in trust and respect. Emma offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and supported. She blends talk therapy with artmaking to help clients explore emotions, gain clarity, and reconnect with themselves through a collaborative, trusting process.
She specializes in career stress, non-traditional relationships, and supports individuals and family members facing mental health challenges like schizophrenia and dementia.
Emma Rand, LCPC, ATR is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist who brings creativity, empathy, and lived experience to her work. Inspired by personal loss, she understands how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—and how transformative therapy is. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey, grounded in trust and respect. Emma offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and supported. She blends talk therapy with artmaking to help clients explore emotions, gain clarity, and reconnect with themselves through a collaborative, trusting process.
Ann-Marie works with early adulthood, middle adulthood, and seniors.
With a foundation of honesty and acceptance, I approach individual, family, and couples therapy with the belief that true growth begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I collaborate with clients to set meaningful goals and ensure we’re always on track toward positive outcomes.
My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Using these frameworks, I incorporate skills from mindfulness, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT, and Emotion-Focused therapy. This combination allows me to tailor treatment to meet each client’s unique needs.
Ann-Marie works with early adulthood, middle adulthood, and seniors.
With a foundation of honesty and acceptance, I approach individual, family, and couples therapy with the belief that true growth begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I collaborate with clients to set meaningful goals and ensure we’re always on track toward positive outcomes.
My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Using these frameworks, I incorporate skills from mindfulness, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT, and Emotion-Focused therapy. This combination allows me to tailor treatment to meet each client’s unique needs.
Prior to coming to LifePath, she co-created the Meaningful Living for Older Adults groups.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
Prior to coming to LifePath, she co-created the Meaningful Living for Older Adults groups.
Alicia is an EMDR trained licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with certification in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Alicia specializes in trauma-focused therapies, working with diverse age groups and family systems across the Chicagoland communities.
I have particular experience with seniors and have accepted Medicare for a long time.
I’ve been working with people in therapy for 17 years, after a successful career managing technology. I can easily help you with issues you might have in your career. Since I accept Medicare, I also have a great deal of experience with seniors and their issues. I’m a committed animal lover and have experience helping people with grief over a lost pet.
I have particular experience with seniors and have accepted Medicare for a long time.
I’ve been working with people in therapy for 17 years, after a successful career managing technology. I can easily help you with issues you might have in your career. Since I accept Medicare, I also have a great deal of experience with seniors and their issues. I’m a committed animal lover and have experience helping people with grief over a lost pet.
I work with older adults, caregivers, and adult children navigating chronic illness, grief, aging, trauma, disability, and major life transitions.
My approach is warm, honest, and sometimes funny, because heavy topics deserve real conversation, not clinical distance. I draw from CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based therapy, but most of what helps comes from listening closely, helping you sort through complicated emotions, and offering practical tools you can use between sessions.
I work with older adults, caregivers, and adult children navigating chronic illness, grief, aging, trauma, disability, and major life transitions.
My approach is warm, honest, and sometimes funny, because heavy topics deserve real conversation, not clinical distance. I draw from CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based therapy, but most of what helps comes from listening closely, helping you sort through complicated emotions, and offering practical tools you can use between sessions.
Many of us feel unheard, our struggles unseen, our hurt unacknowledged. This is not the life you asked nor planned for. Your mind may be returning to the same memories, wondering how things happened the way they did, what could have gone differently, wishing for healing but feeling hopeless that the pain in your heart can truly be relieved. How does your life make sense? How do things connect? What does it all mean, and how do I move forward so I can thrive and not just survive? You don't just want coping skills or anger management, but for someone to help you understand your pain and anger.
Many of us feel unheard, our struggles unseen, our hurt unacknowledged. This is not the life you asked nor planned for. Your mind may be returning to the same memories, wondering how things happened the way they did, what could have gone differently, wishing for healing but feeling hopeless that the pain in your heart can truly be relieved. How does your life make sense? How do things connect? What does it all mean, and how do I move forward so I can thrive and not just survive? You don't just want coping skills or anger management, but for someone to help you understand your pain and anger.
The ideal client would be someone who has the capacity to be willing to embrace their vulnerabilities as they navigate the vicissitude’s of life recognizing that transitions, are inevitable and that sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Rest assured that I am alongside you whether you are confronting past trauma, or desire better coping strategies. If you’re looking for a therapist who offers compassion, structure, and critical insight together we can forge a path toward growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of self.
The ideal client would be someone who has the capacity to be willing to embrace their vulnerabilities as they navigate the vicissitude’s of life recognizing that transitions, are inevitable and that sometimes we can feel overwhelmed or feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Rest assured that I am alongside you whether you are confronting past trauma, or desire better coping strategies. If you’re looking for a therapist who offers compassion, structure, and critical insight together we can forge a path toward growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of self.
I know the decision to seek counseling is often a difficult one. I have experience with a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, self esteem, as well as issues that arise with aging.
I know the decision to seek counseling is often a difficult one. I have experience with a variety of issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, self esteem, as well as issues that arise with aging.
My name is Diane I have more than 30+ years of experience doing therapy. My approach is client centered with a strong focus on solution oriented short term therapy. I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easier to remember for my clients.
Life sometimes is very hard, it is our reaction to it that makes it harder or easier. We can grow and learn to make our decisions based on our values and interests so that we are not fighting with ourself over these choices
My name is Diane I have more than 30+ years of experience doing therapy. My approach is client centered with a strong focus on solution oriented short term therapy. I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easier to remember for my clients.
Life sometimes is very hard, it is our reaction to it that makes it harder or easier. We can grow and learn to make our decisions based on our values and interests so that we are not fighting with ourself over these choices
I have extensive experience with the geriatric population as well as teenagers.
Life is full of ups and downs. We all experience different situations that affect us in a variety of ways. The down moments are challenging but even the up moments can be difficult sometimes. I am here to help you through those situations that arise in your life in order to gain more insight and understanding. Together, we will work to find a solution, take time to process through the past and present circumstances, and to help you move forward in your life. I work with a variety of frameworks and am committed to figuring out what works best for each individual that I work with.
I have extensive experience with the geriatric population as well as teenagers.
Life is full of ups and downs. We all experience different situations that affect us in a variety of ways. The down moments are challenging but even the up moments can be difficult sometimes. I am here to help you through those situations that arise in your life in order to gain more insight and understanding. Together, we will work to find a solution, take time to process through the past and present circumstances, and to help you move forward in your life. I work with a variety of frameworks and am committed to figuring out what works best for each individual that I work with.
Does life seem more complicated than it needs to be? Are the daily pressures of life, work, finances, children or relationships getting the best of you? Do you find yourself feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you feel alone, abandoned, or invisible? Do you find yourself turning to alcohol or drugs to relax and forget your problems? Or does life feel so hopeless you’re thinking about checking out? If the answer is Yes, Call Debra today for a Free 15 minute consultation and appointment. Let me help you discover the hope and peace you’ve lost and bring more meaning back to your life.
Does life seem more complicated than it needs to be? Are the daily pressures of life, work, finances, children or relationships getting the best of you? Do you find yourself feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you feel alone, abandoned, or invisible? Do you find yourself turning to alcohol or drugs to relax and forget your problems? Or does life feel so hopeless you’re thinking about checking out? If the answer is Yes, Call Debra today for a Free 15 minute consultation and appointment. Let me help you discover the hope and peace you’ve lost and bring more meaning back to your life.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.