Therapists for Seniors in Prior Lake, MN

Timothy Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
Embrace your life story in order to support change that directs you toward growth and a meaningful life. I work to educate and challenge individuals as they make present moment choices that fit their individual life needs. Get strong to stay strong!
Embrace your life story in order to support change that directs you toward growth and a meaningful life. I work to educate and challenge individuals as they make present moment choices that fit their individual life needs. Get strong to stay strong!
(608) 557-5319 View (608) 557-5319
Andrea D Shellen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
What exactly IS trauma? Trauma is any experience that the person deems negative and continues to live in the shadow of the event(s). If you feel trapped, like the trauma is following you, within you, or pops up at random, I can help. I love helping people to get "unstuck," so that they are no longer being controlled by their past traumas. I offer two life-changing therapies, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). These therapies help clients transform themselves from symptomatic to symptom-free, giving people a sense of peace, safety and the freedom to truly live life.
What exactly IS trauma? Trauma is any experience that the person deems negative and continues to live in the shadow of the event(s). If you feel trapped, like the trauma is following you, within you, or pops up at random, I can help. I love helping people to get "unstuck," so that they are no longer being controlled by their past traumas. I offer two life-changing therapies, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). These therapies help clients transform themselves from symptomatic to symptom-free, giving people a sense of peace, safety and the freedom to truly live life.
(952) 260-8927 View (952) 260-8927
Lynne Silva-Breen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Consulting Therapist - Family Therapist / Supervisor / Pastoral Counselor
Consulting Therapist - Family Therapist / Supervisor / Pastoral Counselor
(612) 217-4184 View (612) 217-4184
Anchoring Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, Ed. S
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Healing isn't a straight line — and you don't need one solution. You need orientation. At Anchoring Services, we use a shared clinical framework built around four anchors: regulating your emotions, finding your voice, building practical skills, and gaining perspective. Together, they give you steadiness when life gets hard. We work with children (ages 3–12), teens, adults, and couples/families. In-person in Prior Lake, MN and telehealth statewide. In-network with most major insurance. The goal is to make you empower you-you are already capable.
Healing isn't a straight line — and you don't need one solution. You need orientation. At Anchoring Services, we use a shared clinical framework built around four anchors: regulating your emotions, finding your voice, building practical skills, and gaining perspective. Together, they give you steadiness when life gets hard. We work with children (ages 3–12), teens, adults, and couples/families. In-person in Prior Lake, MN and telehealth statewide. In-network with most major insurance. The goal is to make you empower you-you are already capable.
(952) 592-9267 View (952) 592-9267
Lauren Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe in Temple Grandin’s declaration, “I am different, not less.” As a Certified Autism Specialist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or related traits. My Texas-based therapy practice is designed to help you feel supported, respected, and empowered while building skills for emotional wellness, executive functioning, and meaningful personal growth. Are you looking to improve relationships, manage overwhelm, or show up more authentically? I’m here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy across Texas and Minnesota.
I believe in Temple Grandin’s declaration, “I am different, not less.” As a Certified Autism Specialist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or related traits. My Texas-based therapy practice is designed to help you feel supported, respected, and empowered while building skills for emotional wellness, executive functioning, and meaningful personal growth. Are you looking to improve relationships, manage overwhelm, or show up more authentically? I’m here to help. I offer both in-person and telehealth therapy across Texas and Minnesota.
(612) 294-0637 View (612) 294-0637
Jeffrey Pounds
Psychologist, MA, LP, LADC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there, if you are wanting to work on emotional issues related to depression, trauma, medical issues, addiction, or anxiety? We can work together to address these issues. I work with people to meet their goals around these issues using a person centered approach, utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and provide a safe and supportive environment to work with you .
Hi there, if you are wanting to work on emotional issues related to depression, trauma, medical issues, addiction, or anxiety? We can work together to address these issues. I work with people to meet their goals around these issues using a person centered approach, utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and provide a safe and supportive environment to work with you .
(952) 592-9049 View (952) 592-9049
Holly Gamache
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I work with clients navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of caregiving. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress or emotional pain, looking for support as they face difficult changes. Together, we work to strengthen coping skills, explore new possibilities, and create space for healing and growth in a way that feels safe and supportive.
I work with clients navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of caregiving. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress or emotional pain, looking for support as they face difficult changes. Together, we work to strengthen coping skills, explore new possibilities, and create space for healing and growth in a way that feels safe and supportive.
(763) 316-3393 View (763) 316-3393
Summer Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe, supportive space where you will feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. Whether you’re looking to heal, find balance, or simply just have someone in your corner, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with caregivers of loved ones with special needs/chronic illness, maternal mental health, and borderline personality disorder. I also enjoy practicing family therapy.
I provide a safe, supportive space where you will feel heard, understood, and free from judgment. Whether you’re looking to heal, find balance, or simply just have someone in your corner, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I specialize in working with caregivers of loved ones with special needs/chronic illness, maternal mental health, and borderline personality disorder. I also enjoy practicing family therapy.
(952) 234-6998 View (952) 234-6998
Emily Axen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for individuals that come to my office or meet with me over telehealth. I specialize in working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships concerns, panic, shame, and issues related to self-worth. I welcome clients from all walks of life (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation). My approach focuses on exploring individual strengths and challenges with sensitivity, compassion, and curiosity. I believe that you are the expert on your life and needs.
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for individuals that come to my office or meet with me over telehealth. I specialize in working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships concerns, panic, shame, and issues related to self-worth. I welcome clients from all walks of life (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation). My approach focuses on exploring individual strengths and challenges with sensitivity, compassion, and curiosity. I believe that you are the expert on your life and needs.
(651) 538-1992 View (651) 538-1992
Heather Oleson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by the past? Or maybe you are going through a tough transition and could benefit from a trusted guide to help you through it. I'm here to help. I have over 10 years of experience as a mental health therapist and have worked in community mental health, substance use therapy, and corrections. I specialize in helping people heal from stress and trauma and all the ways it can show up as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief, addiction, perfectionism, relationship issues, and post traumatic stress.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by the past? Or maybe you are going through a tough transition and could benefit from a trusted guide to help you through it. I'm here to help. I have over 10 years of experience as a mental health therapist and have worked in community mental health, substance use therapy, and corrections. I specialize in helping people heal from stress and trauma and all the ways it can show up as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief, addiction, perfectionism, relationship issues, and post traumatic stress.
(952) 295-4536 View (952) 295-4536
Sarah Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal clients are individuals or couples feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating meaningful life changes. Some are coping with grief or loss, while others struggle with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, or relationship stress. They may feel frustrated with patterns they can’t seem to shift or disconnected from themselves or their partner. They want clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools to move forward, improve relationships, and build a life that feels more aligned with their values.
My ideal clients are individuals or couples feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating meaningful life changes. Some are coping with grief or loss, while others struggle with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, or relationship stress. They may feel frustrated with patterns they can’t seem to shift or disconnected from themselves or their partner. They want clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools to move forward, improve relationships, and build a life that feels more aligned with their values.
(952) 529-4009 View (952) 529-4009
Tracy L Kotval
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Serves Area
Are you struggling with uncertainty and stress? Do you feel socially isolated or depressed? Have you lost a job or been laid off? Do you need support? I offer in person and online therapy. My approach is short term, practical, collaborative and results-oriented. I primarily use Narrative Therapy when working with individuals, couples and families by focusing on the problem and investigating possible solutions and teach coping skills. I am in network with most insurance.
Are you struggling with uncertainty and stress? Do you feel socially isolated or depressed? Have you lost a job or been laid off? Do you need support? I offer in person and online therapy. My approach is short term, practical, collaborative and results-oriented. I primarily use Narrative Therapy when working with individuals, couples and families by focusing on the problem and investigating possible solutions and teach coping skills. I am in network with most insurance.
(952) 592-3027 View (952) 592-3027
Kristin Kelly Steady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck in conflict, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that no longer serve them. Clients come to me wanting better communication, stronger relationships, and more ease managing big emotions. Together, we blend compassion, humor, and evidence-based tools to build real insight and practical skills, so you leave with something you can use and a clearer path toward a more connected life.
As a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I help individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck in conflict, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that no longer serve them. Clients come to me wanting better communication, stronger relationships, and more ease managing big emotions. Together, we blend compassion, humor, and evidence-based tools to build real insight and practical skills, so you leave with something you can use and a clearer path toward a more connected life.
(952) 592-9860 View (952) 592-9860
Stepping Stones Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Online Only
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
It is important to find the right therapist that you can trust. Congratulations for getting to this point in your life in seeking out the services to assist you in making a positive transition. My name is Cheryl and I am a LICSW and a LADC. Sometimes life hands you difficulties that can be overwhelming. These situations end up causing you to experience trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, fear or frustration. I believe that successful therapy stems from a positive therapeutic relationship. My process stimulates communication in a respectful, supportive and productive manner.
(507) 298-2125 View (507) 298-2125
Ronald C. Pietig
Psychologist, MA, LP
Serves Area
I am very concerned about people with anger management and domestic abuse issues. I provide individual and group therapy to help individuals avoid the tremendous potential costs that so frequently are associated with these problems. I direct a proven structured program that is both educational and therapeutic. I am the most experienced specialist in Minnesota for adult males with these concerns. I'm in the office afternoons and evenings, Monday through Thursdays. I urge you to find the courage to contact me if you are also concerned about excessive anger or abusive behavior.
I am very concerned about people with anger management and domestic abuse issues. I provide individual and group therapy to help individuals avoid the tremendous potential costs that so frequently are associated with these problems. I direct a proven structured program that is both educational and therapeutic. I am the most experienced specialist in Minnesota for adult males with these concerns. I'm in the office afternoons and evenings, Monday through Thursdays. I urge you to find the courage to contact me if you are also concerned about excessive anger or abusive behavior.
(952) 314-5440 View (952) 314-5440
River Valley Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LMFT
Serves Area
Highly trained child/adolescent & adult psychiatric providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder
Highly trained child/adolescent & adult psychiatric providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder
(952) 479-4846 View (952) 479-4846
Kristin Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes we need extra support in this daily thing we call life. Reaching out for help shows courage and strength because you are in charge of the changes you want to make. I will stand by you and meet you where you are at and walk with you toward change. With motivation and coaching, I will help remind you of what you have inside you to make these changes. If you are struggling and not seeing or feeling your true potential, please come and share your story with me.
Sometimes we need extra support in this daily thing we call life. Reaching out for help shows courage and strength because you are in charge of the changes you want to make. I will stand by you and meet you where you are at and walk with you toward change. With motivation and coaching, I will help remind you of what you have inside you to make these changes. If you are struggling and not seeing or feeling your true potential, please come and share your story with me.
(952) 466-6988 View (952) 466-6988
Justine A Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Are life's circumstances robbing your peace? I would like to encourage you to reclaim that integral part of yourself. I offer a safe environment where each therapy session will be an opportunity for your voice to be heard. The therapeutic process will include insight thereby working toward changing ineffective patterns hindering your "best life." I work to equip individuals, couples, families and children to communicate their story and explore resolution. I believe in holistic healing of the body, mind, and spirit. I am a faith-based therapist and Christian spirituality may be incorporated as a therapeutic intervention upon request.
Are life's circumstances robbing your peace? I would like to encourage you to reclaim that integral part of yourself. I offer a safe environment where each therapy session will be an opportunity for your voice to be heard. The therapeutic process will include insight thereby working toward changing ineffective patterns hindering your "best life." I work to equip individuals, couples, families and children to communicate their story and explore resolution. I believe in holistic healing of the body, mind, and spirit. I am a faith-based therapist and Christian spirituality may be incorporated as a therapeutic intervention upon request.
(952) 314-9209 View (952) 314-9209
NorthStar Regional
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Serves Area
NorthStar Regional offers two separate services: 1. Comprehensive Mental Health Services tailored to your needs. 2. Substance Use Disorder Treatment (including Withdrawal Management, Residential, Intensive Outpatient). If you're facing mental health challenges, family issues, or other life difficulties, our compassionate therapists are here to support you on your journey towards hope and healing. From individual counseling to family therapy, we provide a range of services for clients of all ages. To schedule an appointment, call (952) 974-3999.
NorthStar Regional offers two separate services: 1. Comprehensive Mental Health Services tailored to your needs. 2. Substance Use Disorder Treatment (including Withdrawal Management, Residential, Intensive Outpatient). If you're facing mental health challenges, family issues, or other life difficulties, our compassionate therapists are here to support you on your journey towards hope and healing. From individual counseling to family therapy, we provide a range of services for clients of all ages. To schedule an appointment, call (952) 974-3999.
(952) 230-0032 View (952) 230-0032
Erin Bird
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Relationship struggles, family illness, career stress, and unexpected changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed—especially when anxiety, depression, or past trauma are also present. There’s no single “right” way to navigate these experiences, but you don’t have to face them alone. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered as you move toward a more fulfilling life. Starting therapy often brings up mixed emotions, and finding the right fit matters.
Relationship struggles, family illness, career stress, and unexpected changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed—especially when anxiety, depression, or past trauma are also present. There’s no single “right” way to navigate these experiences, but you don’t have to face them alone. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered as you move toward a more fulfilling life. Starting therapy often brings up mixed emotions, and finding the right fit matters.
(952) 295-4625 View (952) 295-4625

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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.