Geriatric Therapists in Clare County, MI
I specialize in therapy for for those who may be struggling with their sense of self. This may look like changes and adjustments happening in your life, especially pregnancy and postpartum. I am able to serve not only those pregnant and postpartum, but also those who are struggling to feel like themselves, know what they want, or find calm in the chaos of their lives. You may worry how boundaries or expectations might impact your relationships, keeping you from exploring your genuine self. This may leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or angry.
I specialize in therapy for for those who may be struggling with their sense of self. This may look like changes and adjustments happening in your life, especially pregnancy and postpartum. I am able to serve not only those pregnant and postpartum, but also those who are struggling to feel like themselves, know what they want, or find calm in the chaos of their lives. You may worry how boundaries or expectations might impact your relationships, keeping you from exploring your genuine self. This may leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or angry.
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
If you have stumbled upon my profile, you might be at a place in your life where there is pain, confusion, feelings of sadness, and anxiety for what life has brought and might still bring. Turning to a therapist is one of the bravest things a person can do, and I view my time with you, the client, as sacred work in your journey to healing, wholeness, and self-awareness. I will always bring understanding, kindness, and, humor, when appropriate, to build a positive rapport in our counseling relationship.
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I am a licensed psychologist as well as the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I am a licensed psychologist as well as the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement, and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session. Our therapists possess a great deal of experience in evaluating and working with children, adolescents, and families dealing with a variety of issues.
I have worked with children adolescents, individual adults of all ages, and couples & families. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, spiritual conflicts, and major mental health problems. I have worked with schools, faith communities, employers, physicians, and other therapists to understand the challenges confronting my clients. We often discover connections between physical, behavioral, emotional, spiritual, relational, and how things have led to where we are now.
I have worked with children adolescents, individual adults of all ages, and couples & families. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, spiritual conflicts, and major mental health problems. I have worked with schools, faith communities, employers, physicians, and other therapists to understand the challenges confronting my clients. We often discover connections between physical, behavioral, emotional, spiritual, relational, and how things have led to where we are now.
I am passionate about the health and wellbeing of the children, youth and families that I have the privilege to walk along side in this work. I have been supporting, advocating and facilitating change with Individuals, Children and Families for over 30 years. I am a Bilingual, Spanish Speaking therapist, who believes in the strength, purpose and immense value of diversity and healthy communities. My ideal client is someone who is seeking change and willing to not only explore the path but commit to doing the work to get there.
I am passionate about the health and wellbeing of the children, youth and families that I have the privilege to walk along side in this work. I have been supporting, advocating and facilitating change with Individuals, Children and Families for over 30 years. I am a Bilingual, Spanish Speaking therapist, who believes in the strength, purpose and immense value of diversity and healthy communities. My ideal client is someone who is seeking change and willing to not only explore the path but commit to doing the work to get there.
Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to stop by. You are evidently looking for something; perhaps I can help you find it. Seeking help can seem like staring at the base of a steep cliff and facing a seemingly unreachable goal, a goal of real and satisfying change. While change is not often easily or painlessly achieved, it is certainly possible. With an experienced helper to assist along the way, you can determine to safely and successfully make your way toward the top. The hardest step, of course, is the first: that of getting started. You have already done so in reading this, so don't stop now. Keep going.
Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to stop by. You are evidently looking for something; perhaps I can help you find it. Seeking help can seem like staring at the base of a steep cliff and facing a seemingly unreachable goal, a goal of real and satisfying change. While change is not often easily or painlessly achieved, it is certainly possible. With an experienced helper to assist along the way, you can determine to safely and successfully make your way toward the top. The hardest step, of course, is the first: that of getting started. You have already done so in reading this, so don't stop now. Keep going.
Life changes happen to all of us. Sometimes they happen all at once and sometimes they happen over a long period of time. Maybe you've found yourself struggling to adjust to a major life change or maybe you've realized that it's time to talk about issues that have been building over many years. Whatever the case, I believe that now is the just the right time to begin the process of healing, building connection, and living wholeheartedly.
Life changes happen to all of us. Sometimes they happen all at once and sometimes they happen over a long period of time. Maybe you've found yourself struggling to adjust to a major life change or maybe you've realized that it's time to talk about issues that have been building over many years. Whatever the case, I believe that now is the just the right time to begin the process of healing, building connection, and living wholeheartedly.
With over twenty-five years of experience, I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized psychotherapy to help you achieve change and personal growth. I understand that what may work in helping one person meet their goals may not work for another. Therefore, I use a flexible, individualized, and integrative approach to help you achieve a greater sense of well being by gaining understanding and greater mastery over the factors that underlie your difficulties. I will also work with you to build on your existing strengths and develop new skills to resolve your concerns.
With over twenty-five years of experience, I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized psychotherapy to help you achieve change and personal growth. I understand that what may work in helping one person meet their goals may not work for another. Therefore, I use a flexible, individualized, and integrative approach to help you achieve a greater sense of well being by gaining understanding and greater mastery over the factors that underlie your difficulties. I will also work with you to build on your existing strengths and develop new skills to resolve your concerns.
My work has largely focused on supporting older adults and their caregivers, which has deepened my understanding of how grief often intersects with complex family dynamics.
I believe therapy should be a place to safely explore your authentic self. Our family systems shape how we view the world, and understanding those influences can lead to meaningful change.
My work has largely focused on supporting older adults and their caregivers, which has deepened my understanding of how grief often intersects with complex family dynamics.
I believe therapy should be a place to safely explore your authentic self. Our family systems shape how we view the world, and understanding those influences can lead to meaningful change.
Hello! I understand that life can be challenging and stressful at times. Sometimes it can be beneficial to talk to a person outside of friends and family to gain a better perspective on your life situations and to gain a greater sense of self. My office can provide a safe and secure environment for you to explore issues that may have been blocking your personal growth and keeping you from moving forward. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how we can work together.
Hello! I understand that life can be challenging and stressful at times. Sometimes it can be beneficial to talk to a person outside of friends and family to gain a better perspective on your life situations and to gain a greater sense of self. My office can provide a safe and secure environment for you to explore issues that may have been blocking your personal growth and keeping you from moving forward. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how we can work together.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Kyle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and nationally certified by NASW's Academy of Certified Social Workers as well as a certified MentorCoach. "I am a pragmatist with a knack for developing interpersonal power in others. With a practical and research-guided approach, I help families and individuals draw on their strengths and replicate successes, both small and large. I work with individuals, couples, multi-generational family systems, families with children - and I am trained and experienced in working with a wide variety of life issues."
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Kyle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and nationally certified by NASW's Academy of Certified Social Workers as well as a certified MentorCoach. "I am a pragmatist with a knack for developing interpersonal power in others. With a practical and research-guided approach, I help families and individuals draw on their strengths and replicate successes, both small and large. I work with individuals, couples, multi-generational family systems, families with children - and I am trained and experienced in working with a wide variety of life issues."
At times life can be overwhelming and it is difficult to know where to turn for help. Circumstances may seem out of control and do not make sense. Seeking support from a compassionate therapist can be useful. As a therapist I take into account the whole person and help you through your concerns. I offer a non-judgmental, supportive environment for you to express your full experience. I want you to feel safe knowing that you are being listened to and valued. Together, we can process, develop coping methods, and grow your inner strength to face what challenges have caused you to feel distress or concern.
At times life can be overwhelming and it is difficult to know where to turn for help. Circumstances may seem out of control and do not make sense. Seeking support from a compassionate therapist can be useful. As a therapist I take into account the whole person and help you through your concerns. I offer a non-judgmental, supportive environment for you to express your full experience. I want you to feel safe knowing that you are being listened to and valued. Together, we can process, develop coping methods, and grow your inner strength to face what challenges have caused you to feel distress or concern.
I graduated from Michigan State University and have extensive experience in advance care planning, working with people with chronic health conditions, older adults, LBGTQ+ identity, caregiver stress, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
In our first session, you can expect introductions to each other and delving into your specific goals and desired outcomes of therapy. From there, we will tailor a plan together to help you reach your therapeutic goals to help you live well.
I graduated from Michigan State University and have extensive experience in advance care planning, working with people with chronic health conditions, older adults, LBGTQ+ identity, caregiver stress, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
In our first session, you can expect introductions to each other and delving into your specific goals and desired outcomes of therapy. From there, we will tailor a plan together to help you reach your therapeutic goals to help you live well.
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
Psychotherapy can help you with worries, anxiety, depression, and troubled relationships. I can assist you in becoming more constructive in your approach to life; you will discover in treatment abilities that you posess but that you might not even have known about which, when they are known to you, help you to be in a stronger position to feel more confidence and comfort dealing with the challenging aspects of your life. My therapeutic method consists of a process of problem solving with a focus on exploring ones thinking, imagining, feeling and experiencing.
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.
Welcoming new clients! Partners in Change provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Mid-Michigan. We support individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or impacted by anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as other concerns.
Our experienced team offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy, along with psychological testing, all in a supportive and respectful environment. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, healing from trauma, or seeking clarity through assessment, we work collaboratively to help you move forward.
Welcoming new clients! Partners in Change provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Mid-Michigan. We support individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or impacted by anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as other concerns.
Our experienced team offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy, along with psychological testing, all in a supportive and respectful environment. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, healing from trauma, or seeking clarity through assessment, we work collaboratively to help you move forward.
I look forward to working together to identify and address your concerns in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term therapy, I will collaborate with you to process your feelings, find solutions, or identify helpful coping skills. I have experience providing a wide range of psychological services for adults in outpatient therapy and medical rehabilitation settings. Areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, coping with major life transitions, adjustment to disability, and working with caretakers.
I look forward to working together to identify and address your concerns in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term therapy, I will collaborate with you to process your feelings, find solutions, or identify helpful coping skills. I have experience providing a wide range of psychological services for adults in outpatient therapy and medical rehabilitation settings. Areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, coping with major life transitions, adjustment to disability, and working with caretakers.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
Dr. Linda Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCN-L, BCB-L
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
We all hit bumps on this journey of life and can use a trail guide. Whether it's overcoming challenges like depression and anxiety, learning to manage stress or attention for better performance, coping with pain and chronic illness or just learning to live happily in our own skin, the therapeutic process is about finding that best You. If you're considering counseling, congratulations! You're already on your way to a healthier path!
We all hit bumps on this journey of life and can use a trail guide. Whether it's overcoming challenges like depression and anxiety, learning to manage stress or attention for better performance, coping with pain and chronic illness or just learning to live happily in our own skin, the therapeutic process is about finding that best You. If you're considering counseling, congratulations! You're already on your way to a healthier path!
I am trained in EMDR and strongly believe in a holistic wellness approach to working with people. Using EMDR and other therapeutic interventions to serve your mind, body, and soul allows me to see you as a whole person. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, disability-related barriers, PTSD, cancer, hearing loss, or other stressors I am here to support you! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor with over 20 years of affirming counseling experience providing a compassionate approach using a variety of individualized therapeutic interventions.
I am trained in EMDR and strongly believe in a holistic wellness approach to working with people. Using EMDR and other therapeutic interventions to serve your mind, body, and soul allows me to see you as a whole person. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, disability-related barriers, PTSD, cancer, hearing loss, or other stressors I am here to support you! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor with over 20 years of affirming counseling experience providing a compassionate approach using a variety of individualized therapeutic interventions.
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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.