Therapists for Seniors in Apple Valley, MN
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
Support for Intense Emotions, Trauma & Relationship Patterns
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, or exhausted from holding everything together, you’re not alone. Many of the clients I work with struggle with anxiety, intense emotions, relationship challenges, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work to reduce distress, build practical coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Support for Intense Emotions, Trauma & Relationship Patterns
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, or exhausted from holding everything together, you’re not alone. Many of the clients I work with struggle with anxiety, intense emotions, relationship challenges, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work to reduce distress, build practical coping skills, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
I am a generalist by design. Your goals are my goals. I partner with clients across the spectrum and tailor our treatment plan to your unique goals.
I am a generalist by design. Your goals are my goals. I partner with clients across the spectrum and tailor our treatment plan to your unique goals.
Covid fatigue is heightening our stress and relation issues. Loss of what is familiar is challenging. It's time to talk to someone to get a different perspective, new coping method or help with a significant lifestyle change. Grief, anxiety and depression are increasing due to the stress of the pandemic. Issues you are experiencing for yourself, your relationship, marriage and family are heightened causing elevated emotional, spiritual and physical distress. I see you as an individual made of body, soul and spirit in God's image and beleive you are worthy of dignity. I'd like to help you live well through a systemic approach.
Covid fatigue is heightening our stress and relation issues. Loss of what is familiar is challenging. It's time to talk to someone to get a different perspective, new coping method or help with a significant lifestyle change. Grief, anxiety and depression are increasing due to the stress of the pandemic. Issues you are experiencing for yourself, your relationship, marriage and family are heightened causing elevated emotional, spiritual and physical distress. I see you as an individual made of body, soul and spirit in God's image and beleive you are worthy of dignity. I'd like to help you live well through a systemic approach.
Hi! My name is Sam. I enjoy working with adolescents (14+), young adults, and adults. Some of my specialties include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, difficulties with emotional regulation, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with clients with suicidal ideation and relationship issues. If you are someone who needs tools and strategies to help you tolerate life's challenges I can teach you CBT and DBT skills to make it through. Together we can bring purpose and joy back into your life.
Hi! My name is Sam. I enjoy working with adolescents (14+), young adults, and adults. Some of my specialties include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, difficulties with emotional regulation, and life transitions. I also specialize in working with clients with suicidal ideation and relationship issues. If you are someone who needs tools and strategies to help you tolerate life's challenges I can teach you CBT and DBT skills to make it through. Together we can bring purpose and joy back into your life.
I’m passionate about working with individuals, couples, parents and families that have ADHD as part of their family dynamics. I am a direct and fun therapist that helps clients to identify their strengths and struggles and then expand & exploit those strengths to help you navigate through to happiness and joy.
I’m passionate about working with individuals, couples, parents and families that have ADHD as part of their family dynamics. I am a direct and fun therapist that helps clients to identify their strengths and struggles and then expand & exploit those strengths to help you navigate through to happiness and joy.
I provide individual therapy through headway and am dedicated to working with young children, women who experience domestic/intimate partner violence, and adults, as well as individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues. Therapy is one of the first and most significant steps a person can take to start making positive changes in their life. I work with my clients to provide a safe and open space to explore current challenges and their impact on daily life. I value the importance of a therapeutic relationship and focus on building a personable rapport with my clients to establish trust and acceptance.
I provide individual therapy through headway and am dedicated to working with young children, women who experience domestic/intimate partner violence, and adults, as well as individuals who experience mental health and substance use issues. Therapy is one of the first and most significant steps a person can take to start making positive changes in their life. I work with my clients to provide a safe and open space to explore current challenges and their impact on daily life. I value the importance of a therapeutic relationship and focus on building a personable rapport with my clients to establish trust and acceptance.
I have worked with men suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders at Park Avenue Treatment Center in Minneapolis, for approximately 10 years. I have over twenty years of experience working with the homeless populations in the Twin Cities. I believe in the Person Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy philosophy approaches of community, optimism, and hope. This fosters my belief in the resiliency and the growth of individuals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques for self-awareness.
I have worked with men suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders at Park Avenue Treatment Center in Minneapolis, for approximately 10 years. I have over twenty years of experience working with the homeless populations in the Twin Cities. I believe in the Person Centered Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy philosophy approaches of community, optimism, and hope. This fosters my belief in the resiliency and the growth of individuals. I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques for self-awareness.
Dr. Heather M Hislop-Anderson
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, CFNIP
1 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Waitlist for new clients
In life there are many things that create a sense of being stuck, something that prevents us from moving forward and living our best lives. Whether it is childhood trauma, trauma that occurred later in life, or transitions that are difficult to navigate, people often times need support in managing their symptoms. By rewiring the brain, we can find ourselves feeling less reactive and more responsive to the day to day stressors of our lives.
In life there are many things that create a sense of being stuck, something that prevents us from moving forward and living our best lives. Whether it is childhood trauma, trauma that occurred later in life, or transitions that are difficult to navigate, people often times need support in managing their symptoms. By rewiring the brain, we can find ourselves feeling less reactive and more responsive to the day to day stressors of our lives.
Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing and honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. I firmly believe that a safe and inclusive environment is essential for the therapeutic journey. Clients often describe my therapeutic style as authentic and relatable. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard in the therapeutic process.
Greetings, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a commitment to cultural responsiveness, recognizing and honoring the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. I firmly believe that a safe and inclusive environment is essential for the therapeutic journey. Clients often describe my therapeutic style as authentic and relatable. I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard in the therapeutic process.
Accepting New Clients!
If your mind never stops, you're feeling stuck or lost, you're hard on yourself, boundaries are difficult, people-pleasing is draining you, ADHD or executive dysfunction is affecting daily life, or you're overwhelmed by life's changes, we may be a good fit. Therapy with me is a space where messy thoughts, swear words, and laughter are all welcome. I bring curiosity, openness, occasional dark humor, some nerdy interests (if that's your thing), accountability when needed, and zero judgment. I believe a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship matters!
Accepting New Clients!
If your mind never stops, you're feeling stuck or lost, you're hard on yourself, boundaries are difficult, people-pleasing is draining you, ADHD or executive dysfunction is affecting daily life, or you're overwhelmed by life's changes, we may be a good fit. Therapy with me is a space where messy thoughts, swear words, and laughter are all welcome. I bring curiosity, openness, occasional dark humor, some nerdy interests (if that's your thing), accountability when needed, and zero judgment. I believe a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship matters!
I enjoy coming alongside adolescents (ages 12 to 19), young adults, adult individuals, couples, and families to provide support and encouragement. If you are experiencing challenges with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, academic difficulties, family problems, marital problems, or other mental health concerns, I am here to help you.
You can trust in me to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with you, to be compassionate and empathetic, to listen carefully, to encourage, and to help you experience healing and hope in your life.
I enjoy coming alongside adolescents (ages 12 to 19), young adults, adult individuals, couples, and families to provide support and encouragement. If you are experiencing challenges with stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD, academic difficulties, family problems, marital problems, or other mental health concerns, I am here to help you.
You can trust in me to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with you, to be compassionate and empathetic, to listen carefully, to encourage, and to help you experience healing and hope in your life.
Grace Cimino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, DBT-C
1 Endorsed
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for finding my page and choosing yourself. Maybe you’re here because…
You’ve been told you're “too sensitive.” You’ve been dealt a hard hand and need someone in your corner. You’re burnt out, over-functioning, wear more than four hats, and there’s nothing left for you by the end of the day. You’re always in your head. You feel numb but also can’t relax. You know you should stop, but you keep saying yes to everyone around you. You’ve noticed you’re coping more and more with screen time, substances, and other distractions. You feel hopeless, helpless, and nothing is working.
Thank you for finding my page and choosing yourself. Maybe you’re here because…
You’ve been told you're “too sensitive.” You’ve been dealt a hard hand and need someone in your corner. You’re burnt out, over-functioning, wear more than four hats, and there’s nothing left for you by the end of the day. You’re always in your head. You feel numb but also can’t relax. You know you should stop, but you keep saying yes to everyone around you. You’ve noticed you’re coping more and more with screen time, substances, and other distractions. You feel hopeless, helpless, and nothing is working.
I believe we all desire to be seen heard and respected. Often when people are seeking therapy a boundary has been crossed or trust has been broken. These hurts likely caused anger, upset, or uprooted relationships. Depending on the level of loss or stress at first there maybe not even be words for what is feeling 'off.' The hardest part maybe reaching out for help. It can be important to trust an instinct that says "I think I need help." I have spent many years helping people right after everything fell apart. I want to help people develop more compassion for themselves and build resiliency skills to help them live authentically.
I believe we all desire to be seen heard and respected. Often when people are seeking therapy a boundary has been crossed or trust has been broken. These hurts likely caused anger, upset, or uprooted relationships. Depending on the level of loss or stress at first there maybe not even be words for what is feeling 'off.' The hardest part maybe reaching out for help. It can be important to trust an instinct that says "I think I need help." I have spent many years helping people right after everything fell apart. I want to help people develop more compassion for themselves and build resiliency skills to help them live authentically.
My therapeutic process is client-centered, individual and relational. I remain committed, walking alongside you, meeting you wherever is most appropriate and helpful. Sometimes this may take a session to uncover. However, I do not believe there has to be a “problem” to attend therapy. I stand firm in the belief that there is always room for growth if there is a desire to cultivate a positive change, whatever that may be. My goal is not to keep you in therapy. If you prefer intensive sessions, that last a little longer in time, allow for confidentiality beyond limits of insurance, and prefer quick resolution, we may be a good match.
My therapeutic process is client-centered, individual and relational. I remain committed, walking alongside you, meeting you wherever is most appropriate and helpful. Sometimes this may take a session to uncover. However, I do not believe there has to be a “problem” to attend therapy. I stand firm in the belief that there is always room for growth if there is a desire to cultivate a positive change, whatever that may be. My goal is not to keep you in therapy. If you prefer intensive sessions, that last a little longer in time, allow for confidentiality beyond limits of insurance, and prefer quick resolution, we may be a good match.
I am passionate about holding space for people to process through their own unique journey. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and comfortable space where people feel truly seen and heard. My goal is to understand people’s experience from their perspective. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is an essential tool for growth. I work with a wide range of individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, and navigating through life transitions. I have a background working as a hospice social worker providing counseling and have completed training with grief expert Megan Devine.
I am passionate about holding space for people to process through their own unique journey. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and comfortable space where people feel truly seen and heard. My goal is to understand people’s experience from their perspective. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is an essential tool for growth. I work with a wide range of individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, and navigating through life transitions. I have a background working as a hospice social worker providing counseling and have completed training with grief expert Megan Devine.
My partner Kristin Lindgren and I started New Path Counseling LLC to provide clinical social work services and educational assistance. I provide the clinical social work services focusing on work with adults, young adults, teens and others. I provide services based on a trauma informed approach and focus on adjustment disorder, depression, shame and guilt along with life transitions. I also provide Employee Assistance Program Services, Life Coaching and career counseling. You can also connect with me at: https://www.betterhelp.com/michael-arieta/
My partner Kristin Lindgren and I started New Path Counseling LLC to provide clinical social work services and educational assistance. I provide the clinical social work services focusing on work with adults, young adults, teens and others. I provide services based on a trauma informed approach and focus on adjustment disorder, depression, shame and guilt along with life transitions. I also provide Employee Assistance Program Services, Life Coaching and career counseling. You can also connect with me at: https://www.betterhelp.com/michael-arieta/
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or have non-traditional relationship dynamics? Do you feel disconnected from your partner(s) or self? We can navigate the barriers which prevent you from having the connections you desire with others and yourself. Do you respond in ways that you just don't understand and feel out of your control at times? Let's work together to understand and change patterns which no longer serve you. Are you unsure of the path you are on and want to embark on a journey that matches with your authentic self, but first need to figure out what that means to you? I can help guide you in self exploration.
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or have non-traditional relationship dynamics? Do you feel disconnected from your partner(s) or self? We can navigate the barriers which prevent you from having the connections you desire with others and yourself. Do you respond in ways that you just don't understand and feel out of your control at times? Let's work together to understand and change patterns which no longer serve you. Are you unsure of the path you are on and want to embark on a journey that matches with your authentic self, but first need to figure out what that means to you? I can help guide you in self exploration.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering support to couples, adults, and teens (13+). I specialize in couples issues, anxiety, men’s mental health, OCD, spirituality, life transitions, perinatal/parenting challenges, and trauma. I believe every client enters therapy with innate wisdom and strengths. And I work with clients to identify these strengths, learn new skills, and gain insights to build resiliency and healing in ways that are unique to each individual. I work with clients to identify internal and external barriers, and collaboratively aid them in unlocking their inner creativity and energy for growth.
I am a licensed psychotherapist offering support to couples, adults, and teens (13+). I specialize in couples issues, anxiety, men’s mental health, OCD, spirituality, life transitions, perinatal/parenting challenges, and trauma. I believe every client enters therapy with innate wisdom and strengths. And I work with clients to identify these strengths, learn new skills, and gain insights to build resiliency and healing in ways that are unique to each individual. I work with clients to identify internal and external barriers, and collaboratively aid them in unlocking their inner creativity and energy for growth.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20+ years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
I have been in the counseling and psychology field for the past 20+ years. I know that it is difficult to ask for help. However, people sometimes need additional support beyond their family and friends. I work with, adults and adolescents that experience low self-esteem, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addiction, trauma, and have trouble regulating their emotions. If you are a parent looking for services for your child, I am a registered play therapist and I will work with your child to resolve fears, worries, sadness, and build healthy esteem and assist you in providing on-going support to your child.
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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.