Therapists for Seniors in Golden Valley, MN
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
Life has difficult challenges that we all face. Whether you are currently experiencing relational difficulties, a painful life transition, parenting issues, grief and loss, or just feel stuck, I would like to help you move towards the life you envision for yourself. Let's work together and examine what is holding you back from living your life to the fullest and work towards making the changes necessary to live your life authentically and fully.
I work with teens and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck and want to understand why. Many of my clients are insightful but find themselves repeating patterns or feeling impacted by past experiences. If you’re ready to look deeper, increase self-awareness, and make meaningful change, we can work together to help you feel more grounded and in control.
I work with teens and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck and want to understand why. Many of my clients are insightful but find themselves repeating patterns or feeling impacted by past experiences. If you’re ready to look deeper, increase self-awareness, and make meaningful change, we can work together to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Rebecca Manthe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, ATR-P
2 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55426
My practice is unique! I offer an eco-centric, strengths-based approach for climate-related issues, such as climate anxiety, dread & grief, resiliency, solution-focused recovery, and Earth-conscious lifestyle reorientation. I also treat common co-occurring life concerns: relationship issues; family dynamics; depression; anxiety; trauma; grief & loss; transitions; stress management; neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, mild OCD, mild-TBI); conflict resolution; Nonviolent Communication; self-regulation; codependency; self-compassion; and improving mindful-awareness. Sessions are outdoors (in person) or via telehealth.
My practice is unique! I offer an eco-centric, strengths-based approach for climate-related issues, such as climate anxiety, dread & grief, resiliency, solution-focused recovery, and Earth-conscious lifestyle reorientation. I also treat common co-occurring life concerns: relationship issues; family dynamics; depression; anxiety; trauma; grief & loss; transitions; stress management; neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, mild OCD, mild-TBI); conflict resolution; Nonviolent Communication; self-regulation; codependency; self-compassion; and improving mindful-awareness. Sessions are outdoors (in person) or via telehealth.
Life can be hard. You may worry too much. Maybe you have difficulty finding the energy to do what you need to do. Or saying things that you regret later. Maybe you have trouble concentrating and focusing. And sometimes the hopes and dreams you have for the future don't always turn out the way you expected. When these things happen, you may forget how to draw on your strengths and capabilities to make things different for yourself. I can help you rediscover strengths as well as develop new, effective strategies for bringing back your joy for living and having deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Life can be hard. You may worry too much. Maybe you have difficulty finding the energy to do what you need to do. Or saying things that you regret later. Maybe you have trouble concentrating and focusing. And sometimes the hopes and dreams you have for the future don't always turn out the way you expected. When these things happen, you may forget how to draw on your strengths and capabilities to make things different for yourself. I can help you rediscover strengths as well as develop new, effective strategies for bringing back your joy for living and having deeper, more meaningful relationships.
David Hoy & Associates has immediate openings for in-person or telehealth mental health services.
David Hoy & Associates has immediate openings for in-person or telehealth mental health services.
Stephen Porges said, “If you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safer.”
This is my guiding principle of therapy. I create a safe, welcoming space for clients to engage in self-exploration, process problems and issues, and heal the wounds of life. My approach is gentle, nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I believe you have all the wisdom you need within you; you just haven’t been able to access it yet. I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Stephen Porges said, “If you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safer.”
This is my guiding principle of therapy. I create a safe, welcoming space for clients to engage in self-exploration, process problems and issues, and heal the wounds of life. My approach is gentle, nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I believe you have all the wisdom you need within you; you just haven’t been able to access it yet. I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, adults, and families.
The hardest journey is the journey inwards. Amber has a passion for supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where her clients can share openly and make progress.
The hardest journey is the journey inwards. Amber has a passion for supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space where her clients can share openly and make progress.
A strong therapeutic relationship can support your goals to improve relationships, learn to be regulated and live a more fulfilled life. I do this by encouraging open communication and healthy boundaries, providing psychoeducational support, processing emotional issues and trauma and teaching the art and science of mindfulness. I provide psychotherapy to and adults who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and relational issues. I will bring intensity and humor to the dynamic, therapeutic relationship. Relationships are important for thriving in this life!
A strong therapeutic relationship can support your goals to improve relationships, learn to be regulated and live a more fulfilled life. I do this by encouraging open communication and healthy boundaries, providing psychoeducational support, processing emotional issues and trauma and teaching the art and science of mindfulness. I provide psychotherapy to and adults who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and relational issues. I will bring intensity and humor to the dynamic, therapeutic relationship. Relationships are important for thriving in this life!
Constantly bracing for the next crisis or struggling to feel safe—even when you know you are—is an incredibly heavy weight to carry. Trauma and life transitions can often make you feel like you’ve lost your voice and your sense of self.
You may notice a lingering sense of unease that won't go away, even when life is stable. If you feel constantly on edge or doubt your own reality, please know these are natural responses to unnatural stress.
I support adults, as well as children and adolescents (10+) in navigating these complexities to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with a sense of internal safety that feels sustainable.
Constantly bracing for the next crisis or struggling to feel safe—even when you know you are—is an incredibly heavy weight to carry. Trauma and life transitions can often make you feel like you’ve lost your voice and your sense of self.
You may notice a lingering sense of unease that won't go away, even when life is stable. If you feel constantly on edge or doubt your own reality, please know these are natural responses to unnatural stress.
I support adults, as well as children and adolescents (10+) in navigating these complexities to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with a sense of internal safety that feels sustainable.
I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. The path to emotional healing occurs through a collaborative approach focused on enhancing personal strengths and reconnection to oneself with an increased capacity for self-acceptance and compassion. My therapeutic approach is influenced by trauma-informed and attached-based therapies, specifically NARM (Neuroaffective Relational Model), and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing) to facilitate emotional healing and connection to one's authentic self.
I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. The path to emotional healing occurs through a collaborative approach focused on enhancing personal strengths and reconnection to oneself with an increased capacity for self-acceptance and compassion. My therapeutic approach is influenced by trauma-informed and attached-based therapies, specifically NARM (Neuroaffective Relational Model), and AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing) to facilitate emotional healing and connection to one's authentic self.
Becca Hotchkiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Waitlist for new clients
All of us are faced with experiences in life we could use some help with. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healing relationship with you. Together we can explore the parts of yourself and your journey that might feel scary to do alone. l look forward to working with you in defining for yourself who you are and reshaping beliefs that no longer serve you.
All of us are faced with experiences in life we could use some help with. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healing relationship with you. Together we can explore the parts of yourself and your journey that might feel scary to do alone. l look forward to working with you in defining for yourself who you are and reshaping beliefs that no longer serve you.
I believe it requires a great deal of courage to seek change through therapy, and am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. I evaluate each client and their specific situation from a holistic perspective, and consider my approach to therapy to be patient-centered, trauma-informed, and relationally-oriented. I have particular interest in treating those with eating disorders, eating behavior challenges, and/or concerns related to trauma/complex trauma.
I believe it requires a great deal of courage to seek change through therapy, and am honored to be a part of this journey with my clients. I evaluate each client and their specific situation from a holistic perspective, and consider my approach to therapy to be patient-centered, trauma-informed, and relationally-oriented. I have particular interest in treating those with eating disorders, eating behavior challenges, and/or concerns related to trauma/complex trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I enjoy working with adults who are 18 years or older. I have experience working with individuals who have alcohol and/or drug addition, those in recovery, trauma/PTSD, parts work/ego state/dissociation, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief and loss, and anger management. I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). My belief is that everyone is the expert on themselves, and the power to heal is within. I aid people in finding their own path towards recovery from mental health and chemical health concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I enjoy working with adults who are 18 years or older. I have experience working with individuals who have alcohol and/or drug addition, those in recovery, trauma/PTSD, parts work/ego state/dissociation, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief and loss, and anger management. I am also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). My belief is that everyone is the expert on themselves, and the power to heal is within. I aid people in finding their own path towards recovery from mental health and chemical health concerns.
John Stillman is a co-founder and clinical social worker at Caspersen Therapy and Training Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where he practices narrative therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
John Stillman is a co-founder and clinical social worker at Caspersen Therapy and Training Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where he practices narrative therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
Each year new research emerges highlighting the importance of intimate relationships on personal health and wellness. People who have satisfying connections with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. For these reasons, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families improve the quality of the relationships they have with themselves and those around them. I provide practical information about intimate, long-term connection (based on current research), and offer specific strategies in response to clients' challenges and problems. My approach is collaborative, experiential, and strengths-based.
Each year new research emerges highlighting the importance of intimate relationships on personal health and wellness. People who have satisfying connections with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer. For these reasons, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families improve the quality of the relationships they have with themselves and those around them. I provide practical information about intimate, long-term connection (based on current research), and offer specific strategies in response to clients' challenges and problems. My approach is collaborative, experiential, and strengths-based.
Immediate openings available. Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
I work with children (ages 3 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs and goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, or everyday stress, I will meet you where you are and help you build on your strengths.
Immediate openings available. Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
I work with children (ages 3 and up), adolescents, adults, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs and goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, or everyday stress, I will meet you where you are and help you build on your strengths.
Limited daytime openings available! My approach is warm, accepting, and grounded in the belief that our struggles make sense within the context of our lived experiences. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or a major life transition; feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself; or simply looking for the support, trust, and care that a meaningful therapeutic relationship can provide. Sometimes, we need a place where we can be fully honest, feel understood, and begin making sense of what we are carrying.
Limited daytime openings available! My approach is warm, accepting, and grounded in the belief that our struggles make sense within the context of our lived experiences. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or a major life transition; feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself; or simply looking for the support, trust, and care that a meaningful therapeutic relationship can provide. Sometimes, we need a place where we can be fully honest, feel understood, and begin making sense of what we are carrying.
I have immediate openings M-F and I offer Telehealth or in- person! I have a passion for play therapy and use art, puppets, and interactive activities to help people feel comfortable in a new environment, express themselves, and build insight. I work with ages 6 through young adults, and also enjoy working with adults. I tailor my approach to meet each person where they are developmentally and emotionally. It depends on each client’s needs and symptoms, with a strong focus on getting to know the client as a person, not just their diagnosis and overall lived experience in a meaningful and support
I have immediate openings M-F and I offer Telehealth or in- person! I have a passion for play therapy and use art, puppets, and interactive activities to help people feel comfortable in a new environment, express themselves, and build insight. I work with ages 6 through young adults, and also enjoy working with adults. I tailor my approach to meet each person where they are developmentally and emotionally. It depends on each client’s needs and symptoms, with a strong focus on getting to know the client as a person, not just their diagnosis and overall lived experience in a meaningful and support
Michel Rousseau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Waitlist for new clients
Are events in your life leaving you feeling lost or on shaky ground? Do you feel stuck as a result of things happening outside of your control? So often this leads folks to feel overwhelmed and at a loss of hope. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where you can discuss experiences and process emotions with the central goal of reaching a new level of insight. With new insight comes new solutions. I respect the experience of my clients and understand the extent to which trauma can complicate how a person sees themselves and their place within the world.
Are events in your life leaving you feeling lost or on shaky ground? Do you feel stuck as a result of things happening outside of your control? So often this leads folks to feel overwhelmed and at a loss of hope. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where you can discuss experiences and process emotions with the central goal of reaching a new level of insight. With new insight comes new solutions. I respect the experience of my clients and understand the extent to which trauma can complicate how a person sees themselves and their place within the world.
I help mental health clients who are maintaining recovery from substance abuse as well as those dealing with the effects of trauma.
I help mental health clients who are maintaining recovery from substance abuse as well as those dealing with the effects of trauma.
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Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Golden Valley
- Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Park
- Columbia Heights
- Edina
- Hopkins
- Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- New Hope
- Plymouth
- Robbinsdale
- Saint Anthony
- Saint Louis Park
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.