Therapists for Seniors in Holbrook, NY
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing care for individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors), couples, and families.
My clinical approach is eclectic and culturally sensitive, utilizing a variety of styles based on client need. Therapeutically I incorporate: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), IFS, Psychodynamic and Strength-Based perspectives, as well as Attachment-based and Trauma informed practices. My style is interactive, supportive, compassionate & empathetic.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing care for individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors), couples, and families.
My clinical approach is eclectic and culturally sensitive, utilizing a variety of styles based on client need. Therapeutically I incorporate: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), IFS, Psychodynamic and Strength-Based perspectives, as well as Attachment-based and Trauma informed practices. My style is interactive, supportive, compassionate & empathetic.
Having a deeper understanding and skill set through my 10+ years of experience, professional training and personal life, I am able to help you overcome various obstacles that have been impacting your life. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression and addiction. I utilize many effective evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I strongly believe that no two people are identical and customize each treatment plan uniquely with each individual, Step By Step!
Having a deeper understanding and skill set through my 10+ years of experience, professional training and personal life, I am able to help you overcome various obstacles that have been impacting your life. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression and addiction. I utilize many effective evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I strongly believe that no two people are identical and customize each treatment plan uniquely with each individual, Step By Step!
Welcome, I'm glad you're here.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult and meaningful moments. My background includes working with grief and loss, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life care, pregnancy and adoption, substance use, intellectual disabilities, and family support.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s most difficult and meaningful moments. My background includes working with grief and loss, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life care, pregnancy and adoption, substance use, intellectual disabilities, and family support.
Sometimes we all need a little help. We all have distressing situations at work and home, and difficult experiences from our past, that we should probably talk about, resolve, or let go of. Relationship problems, anger, anxiety, feeling 'stuck', depression - all of these can add to daily stress. The good news is, you can find ways to change what isn't working in your life and relationships, identify new goals, and create a life that brings you peace and personal growth. I've been helping clients live their best lives and improve well-being for more than 17 yrs. Let's talk and see if I am a good fit for you!
Sometimes we all need a little help. We all have distressing situations at work and home, and difficult experiences from our past, that we should probably talk about, resolve, or let go of. Relationship problems, anger, anxiety, feeling 'stuck', depression - all of these can add to daily stress. The good news is, you can find ways to change what isn't working in your life and relationships, identify new goals, and create a life that brings you peace and personal growth. I've been helping clients live their best lives and improve well-being for more than 17 yrs. Let's talk and see if I am a good fit for you!
My counseling approach is unique to each individual, working towards building a strong foundation of trust and support, setting goals and identifying coping strategies to navigate everyday life experiences.
My counseling approach is unique to each individual, working towards building a strong foundation of trust and support, setting goals and identifying coping strategies to navigate everyday life experiences.
“Healing begins in the space between being seen, heard, and understood. That’s where we begin.”
Are you someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time — silently, invisibly, and with very little support? Maybe you’ve been the one others rely on: the caregiver, the partner, the professional, the veteran, first responder or "the strong one". On the outside, things might look okay, but inside, you’re feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally depleted. Begin seeking control, peace, and healing in a warm, compassionate space where you’re truly seen and supported as you are.
“Healing begins in the space between being seen, heard, and understood. That’s where we begin.”
Are you someone who has been carrying a lot for a long time — silently, invisibly, and with very little support? Maybe you’ve been the one others rely on: the caregiver, the partner, the professional, the veteran, first responder or "the strong one". On the outside, things might look okay, but inside, you’re feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally depleted. Begin seeking control, peace, and healing in a warm, compassionate space where you’re truly seen and supported as you are.
Now Accepting Northwell Health Direct & Aetna! It is my passion to help others become their best self. I listen to the individual needs of each client to make their experience unique. Many are realizing just how much our mental health can impact our physical health, especially when dealing with stress and Anxiety, which is why I use a Comprehensive approach to treatment. I conduct Multimodal Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, that includes several Stress Reduction techniques, along w/Biofeedback to treat a range of Anxiety Disorders, Insomnia & Depression.
Now Accepting Northwell Health Direct & Aetna! It is my passion to help others become their best self. I listen to the individual needs of each client to make their experience unique. Many are realizing just how much our mental health can impact our physical health, especially when dealing with stress and Anxiety, which is why I use a Comprehensive approach to treatment. I conduct Multimodal Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, that includes several Stress Reduction techniques, along w/Biofeedback to treat a range of Anxiety Disorders, Insomnia & Depression.
In my opinion, people's biggest fear is vulnerability (you know, "putting it out there"). Often, we refrain from expressing ourselves because we are never certain how we will be perceived. (Am I the only one feeling this way?!) Therapy should be a forum in which you can comfortably express ideas and concerns and be assured that you are not offending anyone, being judged, looked at oddly, recorded, or subject to the ramifications that often are the result of "confiding" in someone you know. I welcome the opportunity to help you unload the "stuff" that has been on your mind...
In my opinion, people's biggest fear is vulnerability (you know, "putting it out there"). Often, we refrain from expressing ourselves because we are never certain how we will be perceived. (Am I the only one feeling this way?!) Therapy should be a forum in which you can comfortably express ideas and concerns and be assured that you are not offending anyone, being judged, looked at oddly, recorded, or subject to the ramifications that often are the result of "confiding" in someone you know. I welcome the opportunity to help you unload the "stuff" that has been on your mind...
Often time we find ourselves seeking happiness when what we truly are seeking is peace. The road to peace often requires working through the emotional heartbreaks and disappointments. It requires self forgiveness and acceptance of things that are often unacceptable trespasses. However when you glimpse inner peace you will realize in this you will find your happiness. Everyone has a story that needs to be told, honored and witnessed and I feel completed honored o hold the space for your work and your healing.
Often time we find ourselves seeking happiness when what we truly are seeking is peace. The road to peace often requires working through the emotional heartbreaks and disappointments. It requires self forgiveness and acceptance of things that are often unacceptable trespasses. However when you glimpse inner peace you will realize in this you will find your happiness. Everyone has a story that needs to be told, honored and witnessed and I feel completed honored o hold the space for your work and your healing.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’m a practical, down-to-earth therapist who believes in real solutions and genuine connection. I’d be honored to walk beside you as you work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. Change is possible, and I’m here to help you uncover the strength that’s already within you. Reach out today.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’m a practical, down-to-earth therapist who believes in real solutions and genuine connection. I’d be honored to walk beside you as you work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. Change is possible, and I’m here to help you uncover the strength that’s already within you. Reach out today.
Hello! I first want to commend you for taking the first step toward finding support!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, depression and stress? Struggling with challenging situations from the past or navigating transitions and adjustments in the present? Problematic behaviors or relationship dynamics? Or just need help with finding balance, direction or building a strong foundation for your mental and emotional wellness? I am here to help!
Hello! I first want to commend you for taking the first step toward finding support!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, depression and stress? Struggling with challenging situations from the past or navigating transitions and adjustments in the present? Problematic behaviors or relationship dynamics? Or just need help with finding balance, direction or building a strong foundation for your mental and emotional wellness? I am here to help!
If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes, therapy can help you regain balance, confidence, and clarity—without losing sight of who you are. Words have power, and the stories we tell ourselves shape how we see ourselves and what feels possible. When those stories become limiting or stressful, therapy can help you explore and reshape them, creating space for self-compassion, clarity, and renewed confidence.
If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes, therapy can help you regain balance, confidence, and clarity—without losing sight of who you are. Words have power, and the stories we tell ourselves shape how we see ourselves and what feels possible. When those stories become limiting or stressful, therapy can help you explore and reshape them, creating space for self-compassion, clarity, and renewed confidence.
We have all felt lost at times and feel we cannot find our way. But I want you to know you are not alone on this journey. I am an empathetic, spiritual therapist with 18 years experience working with clients ranging from children, teens to adults. I can help guide you to find the happiness you deserve. We will work together at your own pace and when you work with me, I will empower you to accomplish your goals one step at a time.
We have all felt lost at times and feel we cannot find our way. But I want you to know you are not alone on this journey. I am an empathetic, spiritual therapist with 18 years experience working with clients ranging from children, teens to adults. I can help guide you to find the happiness you deserve. We will work together at your own pace and when you work with me, I will empower you to accomplish your goals one step at a time.
Navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. When chronic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or illness take hold, it can feel especially isolating. At Waves Psychotherapy, I provide a space where you don’t have to carry those struggles alone.
As a Certified Oncology Social Worker, I specialize in working those affected by cancer—whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or coping with loss.
Navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. When chronic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or illness take hold, it can feel especially isolating. At Waves Psychotherapy, I provide a space where you don’t have to carry those struggles alone.
As a Certified Oncology Social Worker, I specialize in working those affected by cancer—whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or coping with loss.
You have a unique purpose and carry unique values. But lately, you have found it difficult to find your path and reach your goals. You feel "stuck". I can help you identify the values that are important to you and give you the skills you need to reach those goals. I work with clients who have anxiety, social adjustment issues, have difficulty being "flexible", and caregivers who are struggling to support those with disabilities and behavioral challenges. I make therapy an active, rewarding choice for every person so that he or she feels safe, supported, and confident in his or her decisions.
You have a unique purpose and carry unique values. But lately, you have found it difficult to find your path and reach your goals. You feel "stuck". I can help you identify the values that are important to you and give you the skills you need to reach those goals. I work with clients who have anxiety, social adjustment issues, have difficulty being "flexible", and caregivers who are struggling to support those with disabilities and behavioral challenges. I make therapy an active, rewarding choice for every person so that he or she feels safe, supported, and confident in his or her decisions.
As a licensed psychologist and BCBA, I work with my clients to identify their values and create meaningful and sustainable behavioral change. Whether you are struggling with your own personal growth or you have a child who is struggling, we will work together to identify common triggers, break unproductive response patterns, and build flexibility and resilience to help you take action toward your goals. I work with children, teens, and adults in the areas of anxiety and stress management, executive functioning, parent coaching and training, and challenging behavior.
As a licensed psychologist and BCBA, I work with my clients to identify their values and create meaningful and sustainable behavioral change. Whether you are struggling with your own personal growth or you have a child who is struggling, we will work together to identify common triggers, break unproductive response patterns, and build flexibility and resilience to help you take action toward your goals. I work with children, teens, and adults in the areas of anxiety and stress management, executive functioning, parent coaching and training, and challenging behavior.
Are you finding it difficult to adjust to everyday stressors, or perhaps dealing with an unexpected curve ball? Seeking support does not mean you are admitting weakness or defeat. In fact, acknowledging that you'd like help and deciding to take charge of your life is the strongest move you can make. Allow me to to be your sounding board in a safe and confidential setting, where you can work toward healing and growth. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from a range of strategies and interventions. With a style that is calm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your lived experience—we go at your pace, together.
Are you finding it difficult to adjust to everyday stressors, or perhaps dealing with an unexpected curve ball? Seeking support does not mean you are admitting weakness or defeat. In fact, acknowledging that you'd like help and deciding to take charge of your life is the strongest move you can make. Allow me to to be your sounding board in a safe and confidential setting, where you can work toward healing and growth. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from a range of strategies and interventions. With a style that is calm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your lived experience—we go at your pace, together.
James is a psychotherapist, a life coach, and a motivational speaker. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession and is considered to be an effective healing agent of change who can encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to fulfill your potential.
James is a psychotherapist, a life coach, and a motivational speaker. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession and is considered to be an effective healing agent of change who can encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to fulfill your potential.
I have been working with individuals who experience family conflicts, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, substance use, infertility issues, and more, for the past 15 years. I previously worked for Child Protective Services for 8 years and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect concerns, court matters, and custody issues. I worked with an intensive HCBS Waiver program that focused on teens and youths with severe emotional and behavioral issues for 5 years. I also have a Masters Degree in School Counseling, which has given me vast knowledge in CSE proceedings, educational laws, college planning, and academic requirements.
I have been working with individuals who experience family conflicts, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, substance use, infertility issues, and more, for the past 15 years. I previously worked for Child Protective Services for 8 years and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect concerns, court matters, and custody issues. I worked with an intensive HCBS Waiver program that focused on teens and youths with severe emotional and behavioral issues for 5 years. I also have a Masters Degree in School Counseling, which has given me vast knowledge in CSE proceedings, educational laws, college planning, and academic requirements.
My clients are the ones feeling exhausted with their anxiety bullying them and keeping them from living a life they know deep down they deserve. They are the ones who often have scary, unsettling, and relentless intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that are hard to speak about and have tried on their own to get rid of these experiences but haven't found their attempts to be effective long-term. My clients are also families who have heartache and tension, and want to find solutions to work together more effectively to make their home feel like a home again.
My clients are the ones feeling exhausted with their anxiety bullying them and keeping them from living a life they know deep down they deserve. They are the ones who often have scary, unsettling, and relentless intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that are hard to speak about and have tried on their own to get rid of these experiences but haven't found their attempts to be effective long-term. My clients are also families who have heartache and tension, and want to find solutions to work together more effectively to make their home feel like a home again.
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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.