Therapists for Seniors in Chicago, IL
My philosophy as a therapist is to treat each person as a unique individual worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. I desire to come alongside, challenge, and encourage my clients to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Counseling explores these roadblocks and helps the person remove obstacles to happiness so he or she can go on to lead a happy and more fulfilling life. Learning healthy patterns of behavior is necessary to achieve a more enriched and fulfilling life.
My philosophy as a therapist is to treat each person as a unique individual worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. I desire to come alongside, challenge, and encourage my clients to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Counseling explores these roadblocks and helps the person remove obstacles to happiness so he or she can go on to lead a happy and more fulfilling life. Learning healthy patterns of behavior is necessary to achieve a more enriched and fulfilling life.
Margy Brill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes supporting young to older adults navigating a variety of mental health and life transitions, including grief & loss experiences, college and career shifts, relationship dynamics, and sober curiosity.
My role as a therapist is empowering and supporting you in exploring and using your unique identities, lived experiences, and strengths to navigate life stressors, cultivate safe and secure relationships with self and others, and feel better and more connected in your mind and body. We will explore this from the lens of how families, communities and systems have shaped you as a human in this world. I use a relational-centered approach through building a trusting, supportive, and warm relationship with you, while often incorporating mindfulness practice, DBT skills, humor and attachment-based reflective work in our sessions.
My experience includes supporting young to older adults navigating a variety of mental health and life transitions, including grief & loss experiences, college and career shifts, relationship dynamics, and sober curiosity.
My role as a therapist is empowering and supporting you in exploring and using your unique identities, lived experiences, and strengths to navigate life stressors, cultivate safe and secure relationships with self and others, and feel better and more connected in your mind and body. We will explore this from the lens of how families, communities and systems have shaped you as a human in this world. I use a relational-centered approach through building a trusting, supportive, and warm relationship with you, while often incorporating mindfulness practice, DBT skills, humor and attachment-based reflective work in our sessions.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, whether you come in alone, with a partner, or with your family. Together we explore your therapeutic goals. I firmly believe in the power of relationships to foster resilience and healing. In my work, I strive to cultivate connection and curiosity in an active, direct, and compassionate manner as you explore life's challenges -- deepening your understanding of yourself and learning to connect more meaningfully with others.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are adult children of alcoholics and helping clients who have suffered a loss(es) and seek bereavement counseling. I also work with adults and youths who have both depression and anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias. I offer specific strategies to combat anxiety and panic attacks. My particular expertise has been working with parents and their children. Other areas of practice are sexual abuse and domestic violence.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and I work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with clients who are adult children of alcoholics and helping clients who have suffered a loss(es) and seek bereavement counseling. I also work with adults and youths who have both depression and anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias. I offer specific strategies to combat anxiety and panic attacks. My particular expertise has been working with parents and their children. Other areas of practice are sexual abuse and domestic violence.
I also help people navigate life transitions, such as early adulthood, career choices, grief and loss, and retirement, in addition to other life transitions.
I am certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and have advanced training in treating early childhood trauma, as well as single-incident traumas. I work well with individuals who have tried talk therapy for many years and feel stuck or only experience partial symptom relief. I am licensed to practice in 42 states.
I also help people navigate life transitions, such as early adulthood, career choices, grief and loss, and retirement, in addition to other life transitions.
I am certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, and have advanced training in treating early childhood trauma, as well as single-incident traumas. I work well with individuals who have tried talk therapy for many years and feel stuck or only experience partial symptom relief. I am licensed to practice in 42 states.
You deserve to get more out of life and your relationships than just surviving each day. Making the decision to seek support from a professional is the first and most important step toward positive growth. With careful consideration of your own needs, and a therapists experience and expertise; you can begin to evolve. As a clinician, I believe that each person has the answers that they seek and as your counselor my role is to help support self-discovery, facilitate increased personal insight and work together with you to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.
You deserve to get more out of life and your relationships than just surviving each day. Making the decision to seek support from a professional is the first and most important step toward positive growth. With careful consideration of your own needs, and a therapists experience and expertise; you can begin to evolve. As a clinician, I believe that each person has the answers that they seek and as your counselor my role is to help support self-discovery, facilitate increased personal insight and work together with you to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Looking to create meaning in your life or just find some peace amongst the chaos? Finding the right therapist can make all the difference in overcoming any adversities you may currently face and get you on the path to achieving your goals! As a LCSW with a graduate degree from University of Chicago’s School of Social Administration I feel strongly that the therapy process is a dynamic relationship between therapist and client.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Looking to create meaning in your life or just find some peace amongst the chaos? Finding the right therapist can make all the difference in overcoming any adversities you may currently face and get you on the path to achieving your goals! As a LCSW with a graduate degree from University of Chicago’s School of Social Administration I feel strongly that the therapy process is a dynamic relationship between therapist and client.
Trying to figure out how to overcome daily challenges can be extremely difficult and emotionally overwhelming. My primary goal is to help you become aware of your potential and to overcome personal barriers that have prevented you to achieve your personal goals. Together, we can work collaboratively to identify strategies and make changes in your life that will help to bolster opportunities for personal growth.
Trying to figure out how to overcome daily challenges can be extremely difficult and emotionally overwhelming. My primary goal is to help you become aware of your potential and to overcome personal barriers that have prevented you to achieve your personal goals. Together, we can work collaboratively to identify strategies and make changes in your life that will help to bolster opportunities for personal growth.
When we don't get along with the people in our daily lives, a person's whole life can suffer. I specialize working with people struggling with relationships, whether romantic, familial or professional. I've learned the client should always be the focus and I am here to service your needs. During our first session, we will identify your most pressing issues and set goals to address them. My approach focuses on quick improvement that can turn into lasting change. I'm knowledgeable in many modalities and able to use whatever approach is needed to help you solve your problems.
When we don't get along with the people in our daily lives, a person's whole life can suffer. I specialize working with people struggling with relationships, whether romantic, familial or professional. I've learned the client should always be the focus and I am here to service your needs. During our first session, we will identify your most pressing issues and set goals to address them. My approach focuses on quick improvement that can turn into lasting change. I'm knowledgeable in many modalities and able to use whatever approach is needed to help you solve your problems.
If you're not living the life you love, lets talk about it. I work with highly ambitious, driven people whose lives seem to be going well on the outside – but privately, they're in pain. My clients may also experience lack of focus and procrastination. The cause may be evident or waiting to be discovered. Either way, something needs to be addressed in order to fully blossom, and my clients are willing to do the work to address it.
If you're not living the life you love, lets talk about it. I work with highly ambitious, driven people whose lives seem to be going well on the outside – but privately, they're in pain. My clients may also experience lack of focus and procrastination. The cause may be evident or waiting to be discovered. Either way, something needs to be addressed in order to fully blossom, and my clients are willing to do the work to address it.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
I start with a thorough assessment of your current concerns. I take a broad-minded, non-judgmental approach to understanding what you are looking for help with. I try to be helpful by offering feedback and new perspectives and insights. I understand that you have probably already attempted several ways to address your concerns and by now you are most likely frustrated and worried. I will take a proactive and positive approach to your participation by helping you identify your personal strengths and assets that you can then use to develop a new and better response to your concerns.
Therapy isn’t just about talking; it’s about feeling supported, learning new tools, and finding your own path forward. I work with clients navigating anxiety and other challenges using evidence-based skills like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, tailored to your identified needs. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic, helping you address difficulties while honoring the full complexity of who you are. Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely connected, so you can explore your experiences, build confidence, and move forward with clarity and resilience.
Therapy isn’t just about talking; it’s about feeling supported, learning new tools, and finding your own path forward. I work with clients navigating anxiety and other challenges using evidence-based skills like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, tailored to your identified needs. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic, helping you address difficulties while honoring the full complexity of who you are. Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely connected, so you can explore your experiences, build confidence, and move forward with clarity and resilience.
My counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client, creating space for us to explore the landscape of experience together. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making choices and taking actions that better reflect clients’ values and the way they would like to be in the world.
My counseling work is grounded in my Zen Buddhist practice. My meditation practice supports a present-moment relationship with each client, creating space for us to explore the landscape of experience together. I practice contemplative psychotherapy, using mindfulness techniques to help clients access their own wisdom. Reflecting on this wisdom together can lead to making choices and taking actions that better reflect clients’ values and the way they would like to be in the world.
Hi, my name is Adina Isbell, and I'm honored to support you on your journey. I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Hi, my name is Adina Isbell, and I'm honored to support you on your journey. I know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
I work with clients from multicultural backgrounds, especially Black and Brown folks, people from the LGBTQ+ community, couples (high conflict, infidelity, pre-marital), people struggling with life transitions (high school to college, college to the professional world, etc.), young adults, adults, and people with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or stress.
I work with clients from multicultural backgrounds, especially Black and Brown folks, people from the LGBTQ+ community, couples (high conflict, infidelity, pre-marital), people struggling with life transitions (high school to college, college to the professional world, etc.), young adults, adults, and people with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or stress.
I strive to set a tone of, “easy conversation,” that allows you to feel at ease, while maintaining professionalism, and providing a space for empowerment and growth. Together, we’ll identify and address the most pivotal areas in your life, always focusing on your unique needs and goals.
I strive to set a tone of, “easy conversation,” that allows you to feel at ease, while maintaining professionalism, and providing a space for empowerment and growth. Together, we’ll identify and address the most pivotal areas in your life, always focusing on your unique needs and goals.
Perhaps you are here because you are finding that your life is not feeling as fullfilled as you would like it to be. You may also be experiencing conflicts or loss in family, career, and personal areas of your life. I can offer you an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what is happening that prevents you from reaching your goals. Together we can discover new ways to acheive what you are looking for out of life. My approach is compassionate and empathic, yet focused and direct, in order to help you meet your needs.
Perhaps you are here because you are finding that your life is not feeling as fullfilled as you would like it to be. You may also be experiencing conflicts or loss in family, career, and personal areas of your life. I can offer you an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what is happening that prevents you from reaching your goals. Together we can discover new ways to acheive what you are looking for out of life. My approach is compassionate and empathic, yet focused and direct, in order to help you meet your needs.
My ideal in therapy is to be able to set a comfortable environment in which growth can be achieved. I truly believe that a person can overcome and achieve anything that they set their mind to. I like to set an environment in which working together with the client goals can be turned into reality. I do not believe that there is a problem that is too big or small that cannot be tackled with the help of a supportive and motivating environment. Originally I am from Lithuanian that leads me to having a special interest in immigration/assimilation concerns. I have experience working with children, adolescence, and adults.
My ideal in therapy is to be able to set a comfortable environment in which growth can be achieved. I truly believe that a person can overcome and achieve anything that they set their mind to. I like to set an environment in which working together with the client goals can be turned into reality. I do not believe that there is a problem that is too big or small that cannot be tackled with the help of a supportive and motivating environment. Originally I am from Lithuanian that leads me to having a special interest in immigration/assimilation concerns. I have experience working with children, adolescence, and adults.
My approach to therapy is holistic and incorporates the connection of the mind, body and emotions. Clients have described me as warm, supportive, non-judgmental and calm. My goal is to help better manage your thoughts, feelings, and to help you feel happier and healthier. I welcome the opportunity to join your journey to healing and recovery.
My approach to therapy is holistic and incorporates the connection of the mind, body and emotions. Clients have described me as warm, supportive, non-judgmental and calm. My goal is to help better manage your thoughts, feelings, and to help you feel happier and healthier. I welcome the opportunity to join your journey to healing and recovery.
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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.