Geriatric Therapists in Kew Gardens, NY
I am an institute trained psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience; I also have a Doctorate in Social Work and have been in a leadership position at a major psychiatric hospital in the New York area. I tailor methods and modalities of practice to the needs of my clients. I have had significant experience and training in working with individuals who are in crisis or have experienced traumatic events.
I am an institute trained psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience; I also have a Doctorate in Social Work and have been in a leadership position at a major psychiatric hospital in the New York area. I tailor methods and modalities of practice to the needs of my clients. I have had significant experience and training in working with individuals who are in crisis or have experienced traumatic events.
Mind-Body And Inner-Self Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, SAP, MCAP, CAMS-II
5 Endorsed
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
I work with seniors, adults, teens.
We discreetly counsel in the privacy of my office settings and video conference. We openly listen, share, provide feedback and interventions. We treat PTSD, LBGTQ, women's issues, adjustment and anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorder, and schizophrenia . At this time my caseload for office visits is full, I can refer you to one of the therapists.
I work with seniors, adults, teens.
We discreetly counsel in the privacy of my office settings and video conference. We openly listen, share, provide feedback and interventions. We treat PTSD, LBGTQ, women's issues, adjustment and anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorder, and schizophrenia . At this time my caseload for office visits is full, I can refer you to one of the therapists.
I approach therapy with warmth & authenticity & know that it that can be a powerful force for change and healing. One of my goals is to craft an inviting environment that feels safe and non-judgmental. Collaboratively, we will identify your goals and work towards positive change. I have been working in the MH field since 2008 & have had the privilege of working with multicultural patients coping with various type of difficulties. Some of my areas of expertise include anxiety, grief & loss, performers/actors/dancers, high functioning autistic spectrum, LGBTQ folks, couples/families, industrial consultation & supervision of others.
I approach therapy with warmth & authenticity & know that it that can be a powerful force for change and healing. One of my goals is to craft an inviting environment that feels safe and non-judgmental. Collaboratively, we will identify your goals and work towards positive change. I have been working in the MH field since 2008 & have had the privilege of working with multicultural patients coping with various type of difficulties. Some of my areas of expertise include anxiety, grief & loss, performers/actors/dancers, high functioning autistic spectrum, LGBTQ folks, couples/families, industrial consultation & supervision of others.
As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.
One of my main specialties is couples counseling. I also have special interests in bereavement therapy, trauma, geriatric issues, college student concerns, adoption/infertility counseling, and anger management (NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist-I),
As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.
One of my main specialties is couples counseling. I also have special interests in bereavement therapy, trauma, geriatric issues, college student concerns, adoption/infertility counseling, and anger management (NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist-I),
Are you or your child feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you or your loved ones experiencing problems with relationships or at work or school? Have you undergone difficult experiences or trauma? Would you like to share your problems and concerns in a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment? If so, I can provide the support you need. I am a highly trained therapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and 35 years of experience. I believe in the power and importance of the therapeutic relationship and working with you to effect positive change in your life!
Are you or your child feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you or your loved ones experiencing problems with relationships or at work or school? Have you undergone difficult experiences or trauma? Would you like to share your problems and concerns in a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment? If so, I can provide the support you need. I am a highly trained therapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and 35 years of experience. I believe in the power and importance of the therapeutic relationship and working with you to effect positive change in your life!
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I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
I bring years of experience with different age groups. I meet patients where they are and provide a patient-focused treatment. While I guide patients through the therapeutic process, I let them prioritize their needs and focus on what matters to them.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
I bring years of experience with different age groups. I meet patients where they are and provide a patient-focused treatment. While I guide patients through the therapeutic process, I let them prioritize their needs and focus on what matters to them.
We treat a range of populations, from children to seniors.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years, and being a psychotherapist is my life's work and passion. I love helping people deal with issues that may block them from being themselves and living their desired life. I also have a group practice with Therapists that use the same approach and modalities called Lightpath Counseling Group. The website is on this account for you to view.
We treat a range of populations, from children to seniors.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years, and being a psychotherapist is my life's work and passion. I love helping people deal with issues that may block them from being themselves and living their desired life. I also have a group practice with Therapists that use the same approach and modalities called Lightpath Counseling Group. The website is on this account for you to view.
Each person has their own journey and it's my job to help you understand where to begin and guide you from there. I take an individual approach to understanding your needs. I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental, and productive space where people can find relief from distressing symptoms and develop a stronger sense of self through insight and reflection. Just like each person is unique, each treatment is different and adapted to who you are and what you need.
Each person has their own journey and it's my job to help you understand where to begin and guide you from there. I take an individual approach to understanding your needs. I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental, and productive space where people can find relief from distressing symptoms and develop a stronger sense of self through insight and reflection. Just like each person is unique, each treatment is different and adapted to who you are and what you need.
My clinical specialty is Maternal Mental Health and the Geriatric populations.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having trouble understanding why you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Feeling isolated? Feeling as though others don’t understand what you are experiencing. Or are you having difficulty communicating in your relationships and you're not sure where to turn? Life may seem difficult to manage and cope with mental health concerns. There are times when you feel better but the uncomfortable feelings always seem to return. Please contact me so that we can discuss how therapy can assist you to living your best life so that you can consistently feel in control of your emotions, feelings, behavior and mood state.
My clinical specialty is Maternal Mental Health and the Geriatric populations.
Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having trouble understanding why you feel sad, depressed, or anxious? Feeling isolated? Feeling as though others don’t understand what you are experiencing. Or are you having difficulty communicating in your relationships and you're not sure where to turn? Life may seem difficult to manage and cope with mental health concerns. There are times when you feel better but the uncomfortable feelings always seem to return. Please contact me so that we can discuss how therapy can assist you to living your best life so that you can consistently feel in control of your emotions, feelings, behavior and mood state.
I love working with you if you are open to honest conversations! You are someone striving to go further in the world, but sometimes you feel confused and unsure about what is good about yourself, what can be changed, and why you are suffering. You may identify as Asian, an international student, LGBTQ+, or someone navigating the challenges of OPT, H1-B, and the green card journey. That is tough and stressful! I can personally and professionally relate to everything above, and I am here to help you.
I love working with you if you are open to honest conversations! You are someone striving to go further in the world, but sometimes you feel confused and unsure about what is good about yourself, what can be changed, and why you are suffering. You may identify as Asian, an international student, LGBTQ+, or someone navigating the challenges of OPT, H1-B, and the green card journey. That is tough and stressful! I can personally and professionally relate to everything above, and I am here to help you.
It is my responsibility to provide an environment where my patients feel comfortable so that I can figure out what they need to get better and together we can understand what gets in the way. Patients who have been in therapy with other therapists often tell me that they find our work together to be more helpful. They find that I am a good listener and therefore I respond in ways that patients find meaningful.
It is my responsibility to provide an environment where my patients feel comfortable so that I can figure out what they need to get better and together we can understand what gets in the way. Patients who have been in therapy with other therapists often tell me that they find our work together to be more helpful. They find that I am a good listener and therefore I respond in ways that patients find meaningful.
I have 20 years of experience working with older adults, caregivers, and individuals coping with grief and loss.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families as they navigate some of life's most challenging moments. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work has focused on supporting patients and clients as they face significant life changes, including grief and loss. I am dedicated to helping people navigate grief and loss, including the heartbreak of infant and pregnancy loss.
I have 20 years of experience working with older adults, caregivers, and individuals coping with grief and loss.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families as they navigate some of life's most challenging moments. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work has focused on supporting patients and clients as they face significant life changes, including grief and loss. I am dedicated to helping people navigate grief and loss, including the heartbreak of infant and pregnancy loss.
Are you feeling isolated from family or friends; unable to get outdoors as easily as before due to chronic medical conditions, worried about the day to day problems, like transportation to a doctor, how to access services, or about how to better communicate with family, friends, or your doctor? Are you struggling with deeper emotional troubles such as learning to cope with the loss of a loved one who may have moved or passed away, or having to cope with chronic pain, or symptoms of depression or anxiety?
Are you feeling isolated from family or friends; unable to get outdoors as easily as before due to chronic medical conditions, worried about the day to day problems, like transportation to a doctor, how to access services, or about how to better communicate with family, friends, or your doctor? Are you struggling with deeper emotional troubles such as learning to cope with the loss of a loved one who may have moved or passed away, or having to cope with chronic pain, or symptoms of depression or anxiety?
I strive to be the therapist I'd want for myself—actively engaged and genuinely invested in your journey. I customize action plans that work for you and help you understand your genuine self: like a Scientific/Psychological Horoscope Reading. Whether new to therapy or experienced, clients often find me to be their secret weapon in navigating life's challenges. I specialize in DBT, ACT, CBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy, as well as extensive work with Autism/ADHD, Grief and End-of-Life issues, integrating these approaches to help you Survive. Live. Upgrade/Evolve. Not necessarily in that order.
I strive to be the therapist I'd want for myself—actively engaged and genuinely invested in your journey. I customize action plans that work for you and help you understand your genuine self: like a Scientific/Psychological Horoscope Reading. Whether new to therapy or experienced, clients often find me to be their secret weapon in navigating life's challenges. I specialize in DBT, ACT, CBT, and Gottman Couples Therapy, as well as extensive work with Autism/ADHD, Grief and End-of-Life issues, integrating these approaches to help you Survive. Live. Upgrade/Evolve. Not necessarily in that order.
Through open dialogue, reflection, and engagement, my goal is to help clients better understand how their life histories and relationships impact the present-day. My aim is to support individuals in finding their voice, building confidence in personal and professional relationships, and coping with stressors. I believe that everyone can benefit from devoting time each week to focus on themselves and their relationships, and I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment for my clients. I believe in meeting a client where they are, creating a safe space that allows us to address the issues that brought them to therapy.
Through open dialogue, reflection, and engagement, my goal is to help clients better understand how their life histories and relationships impact the present-day. My aim is to support individuals in finding their voice, building confidence in personal and professional relationships, and coping with stressors. I believe that everyone can benefit from devoting time each week to focus on themselves and their relationships, and I prioritize creating a warm, supportive environment for my clients. I believe in meeting a client where they are, creating a safe space that allows us to address the issues that brought them to therapy.
I work closely with both adults and older/ geriatric adults navigating intergenerational family differences to live a more meaningful life.
How do we know if we are a 'right' fit? As anything new we are trying for the first time, sometimes it means giving it a try once or a few times to see how things go. My approach in therapy relies on the interpersonal approach, meaning, there is value to using the therapeutic alliance to model/role-play your intended values/goals. Conversational in Gujarati
I work closely with both adults and older/ geriatric adults navigating intergenerational family differences to live a more meaningful life.
How do we know if we are a 'right' fit? As anything new we are trying for the first time, sometimes it means giving it a try once or a few times to see how things go. My approach in therapy relies on the interpersonal approach, meaning, there is value to using the therapeutic alliance to model/role-play your intended values/goals. Conversational in Gujarati
I am a licensed psychologist (NYS 025287) with training at Zucker Hillside Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital working with both adults and older adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Life transitions - from getting married, a new job, having children, or retirement - present us with new and unique challenges that we have to navigate. Oftentimes the challenges presented by these life transitions are informed by our experiences in navigating previous major life transitions. My approach to psychotherapy is to examine not only the current challenges but also any previous obstacles that we have faced in order to determine what interpersonal, internal, and skills-based needs may be getting in the way of successfully navigating the current situation.
I am a licensed psychologist (NYS 025287) with training at Zucker Hillside Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital working with both adults and older adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Life transitions - from getting married, a new job, having children, or retirement - present us with new and unique challenges that we have to navigate. Oftentimes the challenges presented by these life transitions are informed by our experiences in navigating previous major life transitions. My approach to psychotherapy is to examine not only the current challenges but also any previous obstacles that we have faced in order to determine what interpersonal, internal, and skills-based needs may be getting in the way of successfully navigating the current situation.
When I worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I made it a point to meet with patients before reading their chart. As a clinical supervisor of graduate-level social work students, I emphasized the importance of listening without the cloud of a diagnosis and repeated histories. Emotions need to be heard, whether in the form of fierce opinions or protective language. This can happen, in conversation, if the therapist is able to shed or expose known competing biases.
When I worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I made it a point to meet with patients before reading their chart. As a clinical supervisor of graduate-level social work students, I emphasized the importance of listening without the cloud of a diagnosis and repeated histories. Emotions need to be heard, whether in the form of fierce opinions or protective language. This can happen, in conversation, if the therapist is able to shed or expose known competing biases.
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly incorporating a combination of CBT and mindful techniques in order to help navigate through all aspects of life. My role as therapist is to help facilitate in the journey, perhaps beginning with a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine cognitive function, implement an individually based treatment plan to gain better understanding of and influence navigating the bumps in the road, and gain a better understanding of life's issues.
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly incorporating a combination of CBT and mindful techniques in order to help navigate through all aspects of life. My role as therapist is to help facilitate in the journey, perhaps beginning with a neuropsychological evaluation to help determine cognitive function, implement an individually based treatment plan to gain better understanding of and influence navigating the bumps in the road, and gain a better understanding of life's issues.
I have been a psychotherapist counseling adults, couples and families for thirty years. My experience in working with people has given me a unique outlook on the human condition and the complex nature of relationships. I earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1987 and a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in 1990. I have extensive experience in both brief and long term psychotherapy and I look forward to helping you. If you have any questions please call me at (631) 673-3274 or email me at kayposil@optonline.net.
I have been a psychotherapist counseling adults, couples and families for thirty years. My experience in working with people has given me a unique outlook on the human condition and the complex nature of relationships. I earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1987 and a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in 1990. I have extensive experience in both brief and long term psychotherapy and I look forward to helping you. If you have any questions please call me at (631) 673-3274 or email me at kayposil@optonline.net.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.