Therapists for Seniors in Palos Hills, IL

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Carla Carter
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, CMPC, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I work with individuals dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, and adjusting to new life circumstances. I specialize in helping those struggling with compulsive overeating as well as those struggling to overcome traumatic events. I find that the combination of CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques provide my clients with the tools needed to overcome the obstacles in their life.
I work with individuals dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, and adjusting to new life circumstances. I specialize in helping those struggling with compulsive overeating as well as those struggling to overcome traumatic events. I find that the combination of CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques provide my clients with the tools needed to overcome the obstacles in their life.
(708) 782-5975 View (708) 782-5975
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Natividad Salgado Uehara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Natividad helps individuals who have been underserved, systematically oppressed, or marginalized through an approach that is multiculturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and relationship-based. She brings compassion, empathy, and curiosity to her work with each client, knowing that each client is unique & deserves a tailored approach to their wellness. She has worked with individuals, families, and groups in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, executive functioning, self-identity exploration, suicidal ideation and behavior, addiction, trauma, and adjustment challenges. She is also LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Natividad helps individuals who have been underserved, systematically oppressed, or marginalized through an approach that is multiculturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and relationship-based. She brings compassion, empathy, and curiosity to her work with each client, knowing that each client is unique & deserves a tailored approach to their wellness. She has worked with individuals, families, and groups in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, executive functioning, self-identity exploration, suicidal ideation and behavior, addiction, trauma, and adjustment challenges. She is also LGBTQIA+ affirming.
(872) 326-5261 View (872) 326-5261
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Lisa Kuban
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ASDCS, CCTS-I
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I believe that therapy should be a journey that my clients and I travel together. I like to work collaboratively with them to empower them and teach them tools and resources they can use to help them improve their quality of life. I want everyone I see to feel comfortable so I try to provide a welcoming space free of judgment. I am passionate about caring for each and every individual who comes to me for care. I come from a more personal approach as opposed to a clinical one.
I believe that therapy should be a journey that my clients and I travel together. I like to work collaboratively with them to empower them and teach them tools and resources they can use to help them improve their quality of life. I want everyone I see to feel comfortable so I try to provide a welcoming space free of judgment. I am passionate about caring for each and every individual who comes to me for care. I come from a more personal approach as opposed to a clinical one.
(708) 292-4192 View (708) 292-4192
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Kanisha M Rodriguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I believe in a client- centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and to provide support and skills that they can apply for the rest of their lives. I have a passion for crisis work, trauma, and individual therapy.
I believe in a client- centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and to provide support and skills that they can apply for the rest of their lives. I have a passion for crisis work, trauma, and individual therapy.
(630) 345-8365 View (630) 345-8365
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Jeanne Marie Clemmer
Verified Verified
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting an uphill battle with your own brain? Maybe you’re struggling to stay organized, feeling paralyzed by a never-ending to-do list, or wondering why "simple" tasks feel so overwhelming. When executive functioning challenges collide with the pressures of work, family, and society, it’s easy to feel defeated. I believe that you are not the problem; the tools you’ve been given simply might not fit the way your mind works. As a Social Worker, I look at your life as a whole—including your home, your work, and your community.
Do you feel like you’re constantly fighting an uphill battle with your own brain? Maybe you’re struggling to stay organized, feeling paralyzed by a never-ending to-do list, or wondering why "simple" tasks feel so overwhelming. When executive functioning challenges collide with the pressures of work, family, and society, it’s easy to feel defeated. I believe that you are not the problem; the tools you’ve been given simply might not fit the way your mind works. As a Social Worker, I look at your life as a whole—including your home, your work, and your community.
(708) 866-0976 View (708) 866-0976
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Katrina Kurtz
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
2 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I enjoy working to help clients reduce their symptoms, help with adult working clients gain a work life balance managing stressors of home and work, helping those to adjust to life changes in adulthood such as death, divorce and empty nesting, as well as working with older adults to help them manage health issues and find meaning in their lives.
Therapy is a time for you! Be heard, express your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, and gain insight and understanding. I work to help clients achieve these things as well as their individual goals for treatment. Holding a dual degree in Art therapy and counseling I work with clients not only to verbally express themselves but also creatively. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I believe in meeting each client where they are at, and using the most effective treatment modality in order to help clients achieve their personal goals for treatment.
I enjoy working to help clients reduce their symptoms, help with adult working clients gain a work life balance managing stressors of home and work, helping those to adjust to life changes in adulthood such as death, divorce and empty nesting, as well as working with older adults to help them manage health issues and find meaning in their lives.
Therapy is a time for you! Be heard, express your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment, and gain insight and understanding. I work to help clients achieve these things as well as their individual goals for treatment. Holding a dual degree in Art therapy and counseling I work with clients not only to verbally express themselves but also creatively. I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I believe in meeting each client where they are at, and using the most effective treatment modality in order to help clients achieve their personal goals for treatment.
(773) 757-5275 View (773) 757-5275
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Nicole Warren
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Online Only
When a problem feels overwhelming, insurmountable, and unsolvable, it likely is not any of these. The problem may just need to be approached from a different angle. It can be harder to problem solve as efficiently or creatively under while under stress. It can also be harder to solve problems or get unstuck after falling into a pattern of thinking negatively due to past trauma or other reasons. In both my creative and my talk therapy interventions I use strengths-based interventions (solution-focused) to uncover what is going well for you (or what will eventually be going well for you). I also integrate principles of CBT.
When a problem feels overwhelming, insurmountable, and unsolvable, it likely is not any of these. The problem may just need to be approached from a different angle. It can be harder to problem solve as efficiently or creatively under while under stress. It can also be harder to solve problems or get unstuck after falling into a pattern of thinking negatively due to past trauma or other reasons. In both my creative and my talk therapy interventions I use strengths-based interventions (solution-focused) to uncover what is going well for you (or what will eventually be going well for you). I also integrate principles of CBT.
(708) 540-2891 View (708) 540-2891
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Lori H Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I work with individuals, couples, and families confronting a range of challenging circumstances including, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I specialize in understanding complex family dynamics and how these play out over the life cycle. Acutely aware that life can pull the rug out from underneath us though the experince of a traumatic or extraordinary event, I use a trauma informed lens in my work. My lived expereince and theological training have taught me to appreciate the role that faith & spirituality play in healing and when asked, I will bring these tools into our work together.
I work with individuals, couples, and families confronting a range of challenging circumstances including, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I specialize in understanding complex family dynamics and how these play out over the life cycle. Acutely aware that life can pull the rug out from underneath us though the experince of a traumatic or extraordinary event, I use a trauma informed lens in my work. My lived expereince and theological training have taught me to appreciate the role that faith & spirituality play in healing and when asked, I will bring these tools into our work together.
(708) 480-9778 View (708) 480-9778
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Marilyn Medow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Looking for a therapist you can relate to? You have found her! I strive to hear and understand all who walk through my door (or visit my Zoom room). I consider myself a life-long learner, constantly evolving personally and professionally. I encourage and support the process of change during healing and transformation. I specialize in a wide range of modalities. My goal is to bring a personalized approach to each individual as we explore together through meaningful and purposeful conversation. I am licensed in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience. I work with my clients to create an op
Looking for a therapist you can relate to? You have found her! I strive to hear and understand all who walk through my door (or visit my Zoom room). I consider myself a life-long learner, constantly evolving personally and professionally. I encourage and support the process of change during healing and transformation. I specialize in a wide range of modalities. My goal is to bring a personalized approach to each individual as we explore together through meaningful and purposeful conversation. I am licensed in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience. I work with my clients to create an op
(708) 498-7757 View (708) 498-7757
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Agnieszka Lydia Rozanski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
1 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
You are not alone—I am here to support you every step of the way. In our work together, we will explore what may be keeping you feeling stuck and develop practical tools—your personalized “First Aid Kit”—to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and growth journey. I work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a focus on trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotional eating, career counseling and relationship challenges.
You are not alone—I am here to support you every step of the way. In our work together, we will explore what may be keeping you feeling stuck and develop practical tools—your personalized “First Aid Kit”—to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and growth journey. I work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a focus on trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotional eating, career counseling and relationship challenges.
(708) 634-5074 View (708) 634-5074
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Impactful Therapy - Deana L. Fisher PC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MBA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Impactful Therapy is opening a new location in Palos Hills, IL on March 1, 2026. We are a practice of clinicians who provide a positive approach to emotional and behavioral healing for clients 4 years old and up. Our services are custom tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating many different life circumstances. We provide compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help clients achieve personal growth and resilience. When working with children and teens, we pair useful coping strategies with a creative activity to reinforce learning and skill retention.
Impactful Therapy is opening a new location in Palos Hills, IL on March 1, 2026. We are a practice of clinicians who provide a positive approach to emotional and behavioral healing for clients 4 years old and up. Our services are custom tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating many different life circumstances. We provide compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help clients achieve personal growth and resilience. When working with children and teens, we pair useful coping strategies with a creative activity to reinforce learning and skill retention.
(708) 787-3921 View (708) 787-3921
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Dr. Alan P. Childs and Associates
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assisting children, adults, and families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges. My approach to counseling is interactive and respectful, aimed at helping you discover the best solutions in a safe and trusting environment. With expertise in individual and marital therapy, divorce, and child custody hearings, I frequently serve as an expert witness in divorce proceedings concerning the well-being of the child. Our commitment to providing exceptional, empathetic, and compassionate care is at the core of our practice's success and client well-being.
(708) 501-7075 View (708) 501-7075
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Marissa Woods: Coaching, Adults
Counselor, LCPC
Palos Hills, IL 60465
I specialize in supporting adults as they move through life’s challenges and transitions. My goal is to create a safe, open space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, rebuilding after a divorce, or struggling with self-esteem, I work to help them find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of direction. My approach is flexible and collaborative. I meet each client where they are and draw from a variety of therapeutic tools to fit their needs.
I specialize in supporting adults as they move through life’s challenges and transitions. My goal is to create a safe, open space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, rebuilding after a divorce, or struggling with self-esteem, I work to help them find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of direction. My approach is flexible and collaborative. I meet each client where they are and draw from a variety of therapeutic tools to fit their needs.
(224) 496-3034 View (224) 496-3034
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Rafael A Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am dedicated to supporting individuals of all backgrounds and identities as they navigate anxiety, grief, life transitions, mood disorders, and severe eating disorders. My approach is rooted in the belief that personal challenges do not define one's potential. Inspired early in life by the impact of strong community mentorship and a deep understanding of how substance abuse affects family dynamics, I am committed to being a steady, empowering resource for my clients. I work collaboratively with you to build resilience and help you realize your goals, regardless of the obstacles in your path.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals of all backgrounds and identities as they navigate anxiety, grief, life transitions, mood disorders, and severe eating disorders. My approach is rooted in the belief that personal challenges do not define one's potential. Inspired early in life by the impact of strong community mentorship and a deep understanding of how substance abuse affects family dynamics, I am committed to being a steady, empowering resource for my clients. I work collaboratively with you to build resilience and help you realize your goals, regardless of the obstacles in your path.
(708) 883-5277 View (708) 883-5277
Photo of Nader Joudeh - Mindful Mindset Wellness Center PLLC, Counselor, LCPC
At Mindful Mindset Wellness Center, we strive to help individuals, couples, and families live healthy, connected, and content lives by embracing a mindful mindset. Utilizing mindfulness gives you the opportunity to challenge the obstacles and difficulties that prevent you from believing in yourself. Our experienced clinicians provide personalized, evidence-based mental health therapy to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. We understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and even a little intimidating. We’re here to walk alongside you with compassion and without judgment.
At Mindful Mindset Wellness Center, we strive to help individuals, couples, and families live healthy, connected, and content lives by embracing a mindful mindset. Utilizing mindfulness gives you the opportunity to challenge the obstacles and difficulties that prevent you from believing in yourself. Our experienced clinicians provide personalized, evidence-based mental health therapy to help individuals navigate life’s challenges. We understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and even a little intimidating. We’re here to walk alongside you with compassion and without judgment.
(331) 284-3327 View (331) 284-3327
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Tricia Hespen
Art Therapist, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Serves Area
I am trained in art therapy with a background in business marketing. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing distress related to perfectionism, anxiety, autism, adhd, depression, life transitions, and maternal mental health.
I am trained in art therapy with a background in business marketing. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing distress related to perfectionism, anxiety, autism, adhd, depression, life transitions, and maternal mental health.
(773) 694-4382 View (773) 694-4382
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Darlene Allen-Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, PhD
Serves Area
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I specialize in trauma, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, stress, and self-esteem issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and supported while building resilience and developing practical strategies to move forward.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I specialize in trauma, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, stress, and self-esteem issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and supported while building resilience and developing practical strategies to move forward.
(872) 309-3832 View (872) 309-3832
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Gabriella Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Healing Begins with Understanding. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to support you in navigating challenges with compassion and care. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and more.
Healing Begins with Understanding. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to support you in navigating challenges with compassion and care. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and more.
(708) 401-9867 View (708) 401-9867
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Amy Figel
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Serves Area
My therapeutic lens is integrative: focusing on family systems, strengths, solutions. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and trauma. The goals of therapy are to help you heal from wounds and to learn the skills to manage distressing feelings and emotions, so you can live life fully present, calm and confident. I invite you to learn the skills to calm the mind and body, change patterns and behaviors, and imagine the life you want to create, one that brings peace and a sense of well being.
My therapeutic lens is integrative: focusing on family systems, strengths, solutions. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and trauma. The goals of therapy are to help you heal from wounds and to learn the skills to manage distressing feelings and emotions, so you can live life fully present, calm and confident. I invite you to learn the skills to calm the mind and body, change patterns and behaviors, and imagine the life you want to create, one that brings peace and a sense of well being.
(872) 246-9865 View (872) 246-9865
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Raquel Ornelas
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I guide clients through life transitions so that they are empowered to make new choices in their lives. I work with clients throughout the lifespan, navigating a wide range of challenges. My clients learn to trust themselves, honor who they are, and move forward with hope, courage, and wisdom.
I guide clients through life transitions so that they are empowered to make new choices in their lives. I work with clients throughout the lifespan, navigating a wide range of challenges. My clients learn to trust themselves, honor who they are, and move forward with hope, courage, and wisdom.
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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.