Geriatric Therapists in Chestnut Hill, MA
As a Clinician with over two decades of experience working in Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, I have also been in Private Practice as a Therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Stress/Loss of Chronic Illness. Because I found there were few if any professionally led groups for OCD Sufferers, I developed an active Group Program for Adults with OCD. My style is warm and direct with a desire to work together to build on your strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Treatment/Exposure & Response Prevention and Psychotherapy. OCD Family Guidance also.
As a Clinician with over two decades of experience working in Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, I have also been in Private Practice as a Therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Stress/Loss of Chronic Illness. Because I found there were few if any professionally led groups for OCD Sufferers, I developed an active Group Program for Adults with OCD. My style is warm and direct with a desire to work together to build on your strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Treatment/Exposure & Response Prevention and Psychotherapy. OCD Family Guidance also.
Holding it together for others while questioning how to move forward? Physical, mental or emotional stress keeping you up at night? Worries about health, relationships, work, or identity deserve listening. Here, try depth therapy based in mind-body neuroscience and relational skills. I am expert in: chronic pain & illness, cancer, men's health, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief, identity distress, anxiety, and medical trauma. I have practiced at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital for over 5 years, in addition to mental health and family therapy. I serve MA, CT and VA young adults, teens, mid-life adults and elders from all backgrounds.
Holding it together for others while questioning how to move forward? Physical, mental or emotional stress keeping you up at night? Worries about health, relationships, work, or identity deserve listening. Here, try depth therapy based in mind-body neuroscience and relational skills. I am expert in: chronic pain & illness, cancer, men's health, LGBTQIA+ issues, grief, identity distress, anxiety, and medical trauma. I have practiced at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital for over 5 years, in addition to mental health and family therapy. I serve MA, CT and VA young adults, teens, mid-life adults and elders from all backgrounds.
I hold a doctorate in Psychology from Boston University. I have over 40 years of experience helping clients of all ages and back rounds. I am empathetic to the every day challenges of the human condition. I am psychodynamic psychotherapist with a particular interest in the arts, and spirituality. In my personal life, I am both a musician and a painter with an art studio in Boston.
I hold a doctorate in Psychology from Boston University. I have over 40 years of experience helping clients of all ages and back rounds. I am empathetic to the every day challenges of the human condition. I am psychodynamic psychotherapist with a particular interest in the arts, and spirituality. In my personal life, I am both a musician and a painter with an art studio in Boston.
My team helps clients move forward by supporting with developing attachments via strengthening relationships with identified supports. This involves enhancing caregiver/natural supports, relational skills, and resources to foster trust and secure connections, which are often disrupted by trauma. We address an individual's ability to manage emotions, physiological responses, and behaviors. Interventions target awareness of internal states, coping strategies, and external supports to help individuals achieve self-regulation. We also focus on developing essential life skills, including problem-solving, communication and identity.
My team helps clients move forward by supporting with developing attachments via strengthening relationships with identified supports. This involves enhancing caregiver/natural supports, relational skills, and resources to foster trust and secure connections, which are often disrupted by trauma. We address an individual's ability to manage emotions, physiological responses, and behaviors. Interventions target awareness of internal states, coping strategies, and external supports to help individuals achieve self-regulation. We also focus on developing essential life skills, including problem-solving, communication and identity.
Feeling drained, stressed, or like life is just too much? Managing anxiety, stress, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, cancer, or insomnia on top of your daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Maybe you find yourself worrying more, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling disconnected from loved ones. Together, we’ll help you manage your stress, regain balance in your life, and create space for what matters most to you. The goal is so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
Feeling drained, stressed, or like life is just too much? Managing anxiety, stress, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, cancer, or insomnia on top of your daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Maybe you find yourself worrying more, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling disconnected from loved ones. Together, we’ll help you manage your stress, regain balance in your life, and create space for what matters most to you. The goal is so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
As a licensed mental health professional, I’m deeply passionate about supporting individuals on their unique paths toward healing and growth. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and I’m committed to helping break the stigma that often surrounds it.
I recognize that everyone’s journey is different, and I’m here to meet you where you are with compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to understand your story. In our work together, we’ll build a collaborative relationship rooted in trust and mutual respect.
As a licensed mental health professional, I’m deeply passionate about supporting individuals on their unique paths toward healing and growth. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and I’m committed to helping break the stigma that often surrounds it.
I recognize that everyone’s journey is different, and I’m here to meet you where you are with compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to understand your story. In our work together, we’ll build a collaborative relationship rooted in trust and mutual respect.
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Harness Your Strength, Find Your Light.
Everyone carries within them a unique light—a source of energy and resilience that can help foster growth, even in life’s most challenging moments. But knowing where to begin isn’t always easy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or navigating a period of transition, I’m here to offer support with patience, empathy, and an open ear.
Harness Your Strength, Find Your Light.
Everyone carries within them a unique light—a source of energy and resilience that can help foster growth, even in life’s most challenging moments. But knowing where to begin isn’t always easy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or navigating a period of transition, I’m here to offer support with patience, empathy, and an open ear.
Reaching out for help takes strength, especially when you’re facing the kind of pain that doesn’t always show on the surface. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, personality disorders, and issues related to aging and elder care, who often feel this way. Whether you're navigating long-standing patterns, managing a dual diagnosis, or caring for a loved one struggling with one of these issues, I provide a grounded, respectful space where you can explore what’s really going on and what healing might look like for you.
Reaching out for help takes strength, especially when you’re facing the kind of pain that doesn’t always show on the surface. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, personality disorders, and issues related to aging and elder care, who often feel this way. Whether you're navigating long-standing patterns, managing a dual diagnosis, or caring for a loved one struggling with one of these issues, I provide a grounded, respectful space where you can explore what’s really going on and what healing might look like for you.
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and older adults with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, trauma, relational difficulties, and identity exploration.
Therapy serves as an opportunity to be curious – to explore the patterns and narratives we carry, repeat, and, at times, feel bound by. Through gentle curiosity, we create space for healing and give ourselves the opportunity to blossom into more authentic versions of ourselves. My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment theories. With compassion and warmth, I listen closely to the unique story of your life, honoring the experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Together, we will untangle these experiences and cultivate hope that life can improve in ways that feel deeply meaningful.
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and older adults with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, trauma, relational difficulties, and identity exploration.
Therapy serves as an opportunity to be curious – to explore the patterns and narratives we carry, repeat, and, at times, feel bound by. Through gentle curiosity, we create space for healing and give ourselves the opportunity to blossom into more authentic versions of ourselves. My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment theories. With compassion and warmth, I listen closely to the unique story of your life, honoring the experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Together, we will untangle these experiences and cultivate hope that life can improve in ways that feel deeply meaningful.
I specialize in therapy for older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating grief, chronic illness, and life transitions related to aging.
I help older adults process loss, retirement, medical diagnoses, and questions about identity and autonomy. I also support caregivers facing stress, burnout, anticipatory grief, and the complex mix of love and responsibility that caregiving brings.
I specialize in therapy for older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating grief, chronic illness, and life transitions related to aging.
I help older adults process loss, retirement, medical diagnoses, and questions about identity and autonomy. I also support caregivers facing stress, burnout, anticipatory grief, and the complex mix of love and responsibility that caregiving brings.
At My Choice Therapy we specialize in helping people deal with symptoms, stressors, and relationships that are impacting their overall health and happiness. We believe sharing our knowledge and experience helps people find the path that works best for them. Our ideal client is someone looking to successfully navigate challenges.
James Maguire specializes in helping families and couples while Gail Bourassa works primarily with individuals.
At My Choice Therapy we specialize in helping people deal with symptoms, stressors, and relationships that are impacting their overall health and happiness. We believe sharing our knowledge and experience helps people find the path that works best for them. Our ideal client is someone looking to successfully navigate challenges.
James Maguire specializes in helping families and couples while Gail Bourassa works primarily with individuals.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Accepting new clients for individual and family therapy. I prioritize rapport building in the therapeutic relationship utilizing a strength-based approach. I also incorporate the solution focused approach, instillation of hope, narrative therapy and other effective evidence -based methods to treat symptoms of depression, trauma, mood disorders, self-esteem, family conflict, relational conflicts and societal barriers.
Accepting new clients for individual and family therapy. I prioritize rapport building in the therapeutic relationship utilizing a strength-based approach. I also incorporate the solution focused approach, instillation of hope, narrative therapy and other effective evidence -based methods to treat symptoms of depression, trauma, mood disorders, self-esteem, family conflict, relational conflicts and societal barriers.
Almond Tree Counseling is a private home-based counseling service established to respond to the mental health needs of homebound adults and seniors.
Remember, depression and anxiety are not an inevitable part of aging and can lead to great difficulties if left untreated. However, today, you can take steps to overcome your symptoms with the assistance of an empathic professional counselor.
We service many towns in southern and eastern Massachusetts.
Almond Tree Counseling is a private home-based counseling service established to respond to the mental health needs of homebound adults and seniors.
Remember, depression and anxiety are not an inevitable part of aging and can lead to great difficulties if left untreated. However, today, you can take steps to overcome your symptoms with the assistance of an empathic professional counselor.
We service many towns in southern and eastern Massachusetts.
My specialties include geriatric issues , grief and loss support services.
I specialize in Grief and loss counseling after a loss of a loved one, friend or family member. Grief is hard work and can be useful to seek support around loss. Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one you may go through a period of bereavement and grief. Focusing also on Pet loss.
My specialties include geriatric issues , grief and loss support services.
I specialize in Grief and loss counseling after a loss of a loved one, friend or family member. Grief is hard work and can be useful to seek support around loss. Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one you may go through a period of bereavement and grief. Focusing also on Pet loss.
I specialize in adults and older adults/end of life, medical social work, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, Veteran’s affairs, grief counseling, and family systems.
My strength is to be able to meet clients where they are at and to be present with them to accompany them through whatever their needs are. I do this by creating an atmosphere of trust and empathic listening, which helps me to develop a custom treatment plan and goals based on what my clients’ goals may be.
I specialize in adults and older adults/end of life, medical social work, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, Veteran’s affairs, grief counseling, and family systems.
My strength is to be able to meet clients where they are at and to be present with them to accompany them through whatever their needs are. I do this by creating an atmosphere of trust and empathic listening, which helps me to develop a custom treatment plan and goals based on what my clients’ goals may be.
I have almost a decade working in the behavioral health field with a special focus on supporting young adults as well as older adults.
Welcome! I work with adults of all ages, helping them with navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, isolation, and stress. Are you adjusting to a new phase of life? Struggling to cope with changes in health? Feeling unsure of who you are with the changes in your roles and responsibilities? Many of the people I work with appear calm and capable but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. If this sounds like you, know that you don’t have to go through it alone.
I have almost a decade working in the behavioral health field with a special focus on supporting young adults as well as older adults.
Welcome! I work with adults of all ages, helping them with navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, isolation, and stress. Are you adjusting to a new phase of life? Struggling to cope with changes in health? Feeling unsure of who you are with the changes in your roles and responsibilities? Many of the people I work with appear calm and capable but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. If this sounds like you, know that you don’t have to go through it alone.
The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated.
The impact of caring for aging family members is not always recognized, which can perpetuate grief, confusion, stigma, and loneliness for caregivers. Since 2004, I have worked with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement) and am passionate about caregiver well-being.
The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated.
The impact of caring for aging family members is not always recognized, which can perpetuate grief, confusion, stigma, and loneliness for caregivers. Since 2004, I have worked with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement) and am passionate about caregiver well-being.
Each person has their own journey and it's my job to help you understand where to begin and guide you from there. I take an individual approach to understanding your needs. I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental, and productive space where people can find relief from distressing symptoms and develop a stronger sense of self through insight and reflection. Just like each person is unique, each treatment is different and adapted to who you are and what you need.
Each person has their own journey and it's my job to help you understand where to begin and guide you from there. I take an individual approach to understanding your needs. I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental, and productive space where people can find relief from distressing symptoms and develop a stronger sense of self through insight and reflection. Just like each person is unique, each treatment is different and adapted to who you are and what you need.
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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.