Therapists for Seniors in Oak Lawn, IL
My approach is to assist clients in developing various ways of dealing with mental/emotional stressors and embrace life transitions. I've specialized in issues pertaining to autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, and divorce. I've become interested in addressing concerns particular to the greater number of men now seeking therapy.
My approach is to assist clients in developing various ways of dealing with mental/emotional stressors and embrace life transitions. I've specialized in issues pertaining to autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, and divorce. I've become interested in addressing concerns particular to the greater number of men now seeking therapy.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that meaningful change is possible when individuals feel supported and empowered. My role is to partner with clients in their journey—offering guidance, tools, and encouragement as they work toward greater balance, insight, and overall well-being.
I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that meaningful change is possible when individuals feel supported and empowered. My role is to partner with clients in their journey—offering guidance, tools, and encouragement as they work toward greater balance, insight, and overall well-being.
I have over 13 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 13 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.
I have over 13 years of experience and am bilingual in English and Spanish, and bi-cultural in Latino and American Cultures. My goal and approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment to assist you in feeling relief and empowering you to overcome those challenges in your life that are affecting you. Tengo más de 13 años de experiencia y soy bilingüe en inglés y español, y bicultural en las culturas latina y estadounidense. Mi objetivo y enfoque es crear un entorno seguro, compasivo y de apoyo para ayudarlo a sentir alivio y empoderarlo para superar los desafíos en su vida que lo están afectando.
For the past 12 years, I enjoyed working with people seeking supportive services such as counseling and mental health referrals. While working with people in therapy, I utilize a strengths-based approach. I believe in meeting people where they are and providing educational as well as open social support with mental health needs. My goal is to help people express their thoughts/feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms along with giving support. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and adults in counseling. I have a specialty in treating anxiety as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
For the past 12 years, I enjoyed working with people seeking supportive services such as counseling and mental health referrals. While working with people in therapy, I utilize a strengths-based approach. I believe in meeting people where they are and providing educational as well as open social support with mental health needs. My goal is to help people express their thoughts/feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms along with giving support. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and adults in counseling. I have a specialty in treating anxiety as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to take an active role in their growth. Many are veterans, high-performing professionals, or individuals who feel stuck—caught in patterns of stress, anxiety, or unhelpful thinking despite wanting something more for themselves. They often come to my practice looking for clarity, control, and a more grounded way of navigating both internal and external challenges.
Clients are typically seeking more than just a place to talk—they want practical tools that work.
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to take an active role in their growth. Many are veterans, high-performing professionals, or individuals who feel stuck—caught in patterns of stress, anxiety, or unhelpful thinking despite wanting something more for themselves. They often come to my practice looking for clarity, control, and a more grounded way of navigating both internal and external challenges.
Clients are typically seeking more than just a place to talk—they want practical tools that work.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I have 32 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, teens, adults, and couples. In my practice, I like to create a comfortable environment supporting relief and healing of stressful life circumstances. Tengo 32 años de experiencia en el campo de la salud del comportamiento trabajando con niños, adolescentes, adultos y parejas. En mi práctica, me gusta crear un ambiente cómodo que apoye el alivio y la curación de las circunstancias estresantes de la vida.
I have 32 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, teens, adults, and couples. In my practice, I like to create a comfortable environment supporting relief and healing of stressful life circumstances. Tengo 32 años de experiencia en el campo de la salud del comportamiento trabajando con niños, adolescentes, adultos y parejas. En mi práctica, me gusta crear un ambiente cómodo que apoye el alivio y la curación de las circunstancias estresantes de la vida.
The Center for Psychological Services is dedicated to assisting adults, adolescents, and children to achieve their goals and thrive at each stage of life. We view problems as opportunities for change. Our treatment approach is grounded in our respect for the strong link between mind and body, and proven therapeutic methodologies tailored to each person's unique needs, circumstances, and goals. We assist you in making desired changes in practical ways that will have lasting results. Due to the wide variety of therapists at our center, we cover about 90% of the specialties below.
The Center for Psychological Services is dedicated to assisting adults, adolescents, and children to achieve their goals and thrive at each stage of life. We view problems as opportunities for change. Our treatment approach is grounded in our respect for the strong link between mind and body, and proven therapeutic methodologies tailored to each person's unique needs, circumstances, and goals. We assist you in making desired changes in practical ways that will have lasting results. Due to the wide variety of therapists at our center, we cover about 90% of the specialties below.
Life is Challenging! Are you finding it difficult to regulate your emotions? I am here to help! I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, transitional phases, intellectual/developmental disorders, self-injury, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, OCD, psychotic disorders, and more.
Life is Challenging! Are you finding it difficult to regulate your emotions? I am here to help! I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, transitional phases, intellectual/developmental disorders, self-injury, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, OCD, psychotic disorders, and more.
I believe our time together should be a collaborative journey where you can feel heard, supported, and respected as we talk through and explore life’s challenges. I want my clients to feel welcomed into a warm space with a friendly smile, while also having conversations that focus on meaningful growth and practical changes that can improve everyday life.
I believe our time together should be a collaborative journey where you can feel heard, supported, and respected as we talk through and explore life’s challenges. I want my clients to feel welcomed into a warm space with a friendly smile, while also having conversations that focus on meaningful growth and practical changes that can improve everyday life.
Specializing in counseling for Anxiety, Acute Stress, Depression and Trauma. Ongoing stress, difficulty managing emotions, and constant worrying can slowly take a toll on your mental health. You may appear to be managing on the outside, yet feel anxious, sad or overwhelmed on the inside. Therapy is a place to slow down, process, and regain a sense of control and inner balance. A place where you can focus on what can work vs. staying stuck on what is not working or things you cannot control. A place where you can learn new coping strategies to bring back a sense of calmness and balance.
Specializing in counseling for Anxiety, Acute Stress, Depression and Trauma. Ongoing stress, difficulty managing emotions, and constant worrying can slowly take a toll on your mental health. You may appear to be managing on the outside, yet feel anxious, sad or overwhelmed on the inside. Therapy is a place to slow down, process, and regain a sense of control and inner balance. A place where you can focus on what can work vs. staying stuck on what is not working or things you cannot control. A place where you can learn new coping strategies to bring back a sense of calmness and balance.
Making that first phone call is a difficult step. I assure you that I will provide you with warm, supportive professional help. It has been my goal for over 30 years to help people through a learning/healing process that can lead to lasting change and a happier life. I work hard to provide each person with a comfortable and safe environment, which
enables trust and communication to flourish.
Making that first phone call is a difficult step. I assure you that I will provide you with warm, supportive professional help. It has been my goal for over 30 years to help people through a learning/healing process that can lead to lasting change and a happier life. I work hard to provide each person with a comfortable and safe environment, which
enables trust and communication to flourish.
You deserve a space where you can breathe and feel understood. I support people carrying stress, trauma, and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and connected to themselves. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I use a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach under clinical supervision as I complete my licensure. You do not have to navigate your healing alone.
You deserve a space where you can breathe and feel understood. I support people carrying stress, trauma, and life transitions who want to feel more grounded and connected to themselves. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. I use a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach under clinical supervision as I complete my licensure. You do not have to navigate your healing alone.
As a faith-based counselor, I am committed to integrating psychological principles with spiritual perspectives to facilitate mental and emotional healing, personal growth, and well-being. I strive to empower my clients and help individuals confront and shift their perspectives, allowing them to overcome their life's challenges.
As a faith-based counselor, I am committed to integrating psychological principles with spiritual perspectives to facilitate mental and emotional healing, personal growth, and well-being. I strive to empower my clients and help individuals confront and shift their perspectives, allowing them to overcome their life's challenges.
I'm here to help. Whatever it is you're facing, we can work through it together. Therapy is all about you. My hope is to provide a place for you to share what you're going through and then find ways to move toward the life you want. We can do this through a mix of supportive feedback, increased self-awareness, new coping skills and healthier life patterns.
I'm here to help. Whatever it is you're facing, we can work through it together. Therapy is all about you. My hope is to provide a place for you to share what you're going through and then find ways to move toward the life you want. We can do this through a mix of supportive feedback, increased self-awareness, new coping skills and healthier life patterns.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
Have you been feeling down? Managing life at times can be complex for the strongest individuals. Are you experiencing difficulties in your marriage or relationship? Are you adjusting to a new life experience? You don’t have to let anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, relationships, or anything else keep you from moving toward your goals and the life you want. I understand these feelings and offer a non-judgmental safe environment. I specialize in: depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, coping skills , anger management/ court orders, and empowerment to help people heal inside and restore balance to your life.
We can't add days to our life, but we can add life to our days. This quote has stuck with me in my work because therapy isn't about creating a perfect life, but helping you experience the most of it.
I have a commitment to providing a collaborative relationship. You are the expert in your life and I'm here to help you better understand yourself while you navigate life's challenges. I will be there to celebrate your progress and gently challenge you to move toward your goals
We can't add days to our life, but we can add life to our days. This quote has stuck with me in my work because therapy isn't about creating a perfect life, but helping you experience the most of it.
I have a commitment to providing a collaborative relationship. You are the expert in your life and I'm here to help you better understand yourself while you navigate life's challenges. I will be there to celebrate your progress and gently challenge you to move toward your goals
Therapy with me is a conversation, plain and simple. You and I can sit together and untangle the thoughts and feelings that have been building up, one small piece at a time. I’m not here to judge or tell you what to do. I’m here to help you understand what’s going on and feel at home again in your mind and body. You can come as you are. I have advanced training in anxiety and panic disorder treatment, which means I specialize in working with people who suffer from panic attacks, intrusive thoughts and constant worries.
Therapy with me is a conversation, plain and simple. You and I can sit together and untangle the thoughts and feelings that have been building up, one small piece at a time. I’m not here to judge or tell you what to do. I’m here to help you understand what’s going on and feel at home again in your mind and body. You can come as you are. I have advanced training in anxiety and panic disorder treatment, which means I specialize in working with people who suffer from panic attacks, intrusive thoughts and constant worries.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients from adolescence through late adulthood. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which the relationship between therapist and client is of primary importance. To this end, I focus on providing clients with a safe environment where we can explore their experiences and feelings.
Frequently, a client's current difficulties have developed over a long period of time, and during the course of therapy a deepened understanding of the roots of these problems increases a client's potential to experience positive change, increased self-esteem, strengthened confidence and more satisfying relationships.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients from adolescence through late adulthood. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which the relationship between therapist and client is of primary importance. To this end, I focus on providing clients with a safe environment where we can explore their experiences and feelings.
Frequently, a client's current difficulties have developed over a long period of time, and during the course of therapy a deepened understanding of the roots of these problems increases a client's potential to experience positive change, increased self-esteem, strengthened confidence and more satisfying relationships.
I provide empathetic, non-judgmental environment with individualized services with the goal to work collaboratively to help individuals to find solutions, heal, empower and gain insight in their own ability to cope with life's challenges. I believe individuals have perseverance, resiliency, and potential for change and growth, but may need some guidance to reach it. Soy empatico, tengo un ambiente sin juzgar y servicios individualizado con la meta de colaborar para ayudar individuos encontrar solucion, empoderar
I provide empathetic, non-judgmental environment with individualized services with the goal to work collaboratively to help individuals to find solutions, heal, empower and gain insight in their own ability to cope with life's challenges. I believe individuals have perseverance, resiliency, and potential for change and growth, but may need some guidance to reach it. Soy empatico, tengo un ambiente sin juzgar y servicios individualizado con la meta de colaborar para ayudar individuos encontrar solucion, empoderar
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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.