Therapists for Seniors in Putnam Valley, NY
Perseverance Now Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, CCTP, SIFI
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
Great to meet you! My name is Briana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 14 years' experience working with adult individuals, couples, and groups. I seek to not only challenge Clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals. I look to working with people who need support for Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, Infertility, Conflict Resolution and Communication.
In my dedication to your wellbeing I provide, in person/zoom talk therapy, Adult and Child and Family, Trauma work using your body’s input and EMDR. Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters. Compassion and understanding your life guides my treatment direction to individualize therapy for improved outcomes. Whether working with adult or child, I create a space welcoming fears and tears with realistic hope and support. My work with child development involves therapeutic facilitation and parent guidance to build skills.
In my dedication to your wellbeing I provide, in person/zoom talk therapy, Adult and Child and Family, Trauma work using your body’s input and EMDR. Together we address challenges and use strengths for Anxiety and Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Relational issues, Grief, PTSD, and all traumatic encounters. Compassion and understanding your life guides my treatment direction to individualize therapy for improved outcomes. Whether working with adult or child, I create a space welcoming fears and tears with realistic hope and support. My work with child development involves therapeutic facilitation and parent guidance to build skills.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
Navigating difficult challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. I work alongside you to create a supportive, collaborative space where we can make sense of what’s happening and clarify what matters most to you.
Therapy is a shared journey where you’re invited to come exactly as you are—without pressure to have all the answers. Together, we explore what may be underlying the stress or sense of feeling stuck and discover tools and insights that truly align with your life. My role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and consistency as you move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Navigating difficult challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them on your own. I work alongside you to create a supportive, collaborative space where we can make sense of what’s happening and clarify what matters most to you.
Therapy is a shared journey where you’re invited to come exactly as you are—without pressure to have all the answers. Together, we explore what may be underlying the stress or sense of feeling stuck and discover tools and insights that truly align with your life. My role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and consistency as you move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Adjusting to something new in life? Experienced a recent loss? Needing to alter an unhealthy habit? I help clients from all walks of life address issues arounf anxiety, depression, trauma and self expression. Having a creative background myself, I specialize in working with artists, content creators, athletes, performers, business leaders and others who find themselves challenged in their personal and/or professional lives and are looking for psychotherapeutic solutions. My approach is evidence informed and direct, assisting client's progress by utilizing their strengths and focusing on workable, well grounded solutions.
Adjusting to something new in life? Experienced a recent loss? Needing to alter an unhealthy habit? I help clients from all walks of life address issues arounf anxiety, depression, trauma and self expression. Having a creative background myself, I specialize in working with artists, content creators, athletes, performers, business leaders and others who find themselves challenged in their personal and/or professional lives and are looking for psychotherapeutic solutions. My approach is evidence informed and direct, assisting client's progress by utilizing their strengths and focusing on workable, well grounded solutions.
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I am a licensed and board-certified therapist and an NYU on-site supervisor with over a decade of experience providing acute inpatient care to all ages. I also have extensive experience in outpatient settings and am currently part of a clinical team building a highly anticipated New York State crisis treatment program from the ground up.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgmental stance, allowing you to move through your therapeutic process at your own pace. I meet you where you are with compassion, creating a secure and supportive space to explore, repair, and build.
I am a licensed and board-certified therapist and an NYU on-site supervisor with over a decade of experience providing acute inpatient care to all ages. I also have extensive experience in outpatient settings and am currently part of a clinical team building a highly anticipated New York State crisis treatment program from the ground up.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgmental stance, allowing you to move through your therapeutic process at your own pace. I meet you where you are with compassion, creating a secure and supportive space to explore, repair, and build.
I feel privileged to enter in to a therapeutic relationship with my clients where trust is established, feelings are honored, and pain is explored and healed. I believe wholly in the therapeutic value of feeling heard and understood. My aim with clients is to foster a positive and supportive relationship that provides the skills necessary to create happy and healthy relationships in their lives.
I feel privileged to enter in to a therapeutic relationship with my clients where trust is established, feelings are honored, and pain is explored and healed. I believe wholly in the therapeutic value of feeling heard and understood. My aim with clients is to foster a positive and supportive relationship that provides the skills necessary to create happy and healthy relationships in their lives.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for my clients. Clients are often experts on themselves, however they can remain stuck and that is where a licensed counselor can provide priceless services. Through asking the right questions I am able to empower my clients towards positive change.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for my clients. Clients are often experts on themselves, however they can remain stuck and that is where a licensed counselor can provide priceless services. Through asking the right questions I am able to empower my clients towards positive change.
Do you feel stuck? Does it feel like you know where you want to be, how you want to feel, and what you want to achieve, but are struggling to get there? In my practice, I help my patients identify roadblocks and unhealthy, maladaptive cycles in their thinking and behaviors. Utilizing principles of CBT and Motivational Interviewing, I support my patients with developing new, heathy, goal-oriented ways of thinking and doing. My practice focus is with patients seeking support with relationships, marriage and dating, parenthood, self-esteem, self-advocacy, anxiety and depression.
Do you feel stuck? Does it feel like you know where you want to be, how you want to feel, and what you want to achieve, but are struggling to get there? In my practice, I help my patients identify roadblocks and unhealthy, maladaptive cycles in their thinking and behaviors. Utilizing principles of CBT and Motivational Interviewing, I support my patients with developing new, heathy, goal-oriented ways of thinking and doing. My practice focus is with patients seeking support with relationships, marriage and dating, parenthood, self-esteem, self-advocacy, anxiety and depression.
FenJu Tai is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1989. Ms. Tai earned her B.A. degree in Social Work from National Taiwan University, her MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work, and her Certification in Family Therapy from Family Institute of Westchester where she studied with Ms. Betty Carter. In her practice, Ms. Tai utilizes an integrative model that is tailored to the individual client’s unique needs. Beyond the general mental health concerns in all life stages, Ms.
FenJu Tai is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1989. Ms. Tai earned her B.A. degree in Social Work from National Taiwan University, her MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work, and her Certification in Family Therapy from Family Institute of Westchester where she studied with Ms. Betty Carter. In her practice, Ms. Tai utilizes an integrative model that is tailored to the individual client’s unique needs. Beyond the general mental health concerns in all life stages, Ms.
I have been a Psychologist for approximately 25 years. I provide individual psychotherapy to children and adults. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment/life stage transitions, attachment issues including reactive attachment disorder in children and adults, trauma, PTSD, sexual identity, blended families, college student development, career development, and personal growth.
Prior to becoming a Psychologist, I had a successful career in the Apparel Industry as a fashion designer. I have found that creativity is an asset in therapy. It's important to think out of the box to facilitate change!
I have been a Psychologist for approximately 25 years. I provide individual psychotherapy to children and adults. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, adjustment/life stage transitions, attachment issues including reactive attachment disorder in children and adults, trauma, PTSD, sexual identity, blended families, college student development, career development, and personal growth.
Prior to becoming a Psychologist, I had a successful career in the Apparel Industry as a fashion designer. I have found that creativity is an asset in therapy. It's important to think out of the box to facilitate change!
Is your marriage unhappy, is communication difficult, are you experiencing sexual issues in your couple, maybe thinking about divorce or struggling as a parent or having difficulty blending a new family? The stress and pressures of life can be overwhelming and can affect even the strongest individuals and families. The first step is finding a therapist who can understand your situation and has the experience to guide you to effectively resolve these problems. I work with couples, and individuals to help them deal directly with their problems using a solution focused collaborative and cooperative approach
Is your marriage unhappy, is communication difficult, are you experiencing sexual issues in your couple, maybe thinking about divorce or struggling as a parent or having difficulty blending a new family? The stress and pressures of life can be overwhelming and can affect even the strongest individuals and families. The first step is finding a therapist who can understand your situation and has the experience to guide you to effectively resolve these problems. I work with couples, and individuals to help them deal directly with their problems using a solution focused collaborative and cooperative approach
As a New York State licensed clinical psychologist for over 28 years, I offer a private, safe, supportive, healing environment for individuals, couples, families, professionals & groups. I am inspired by the clients I work with both in person and virtually. It is my goal & commitment to help my clients to grow & live their "best lives". I believe in the importance of self awareness, insight and reflection to understand our relationships with ourselves & others. I treat clinical depression, anxiety, couples in crisis & relationship issues. I offer private executive coaching, grief counseling & conduct psychological evaluations.
As a New York State licensed clinical psychologist for over 28 years, I offer a private, safe, supportive, healing environment for individuals, couples, families, professionals & groups. I am inspired by the clients I work with both in person and virtually. It is my goal & commitment to help my clients to grow & live their "best lives". I believe in the importance of self awareness, insight and reflection to understand our relationships with ourselves & others. I treat clinical depression, anxiety, couples in crisis & relationship issues. I offer private executive coaching, grief counseling & conduct psychological evaluations.
My practice is rooted in my belief in the resilience of the human spirit, and my passion for supporting my clients in the process of healing and growth. As an emotionally focused therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families, and integrate a variety of treatment modalities tailored to my clients' individual needs. Among the issues I commonly work with are anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss. The choice to begin therapy is an act of courage and hope. I am committed to creating a safe space to explore the difficulties you are facing, as well as what inspires you.
My practice is rooted in my belief in the resilience of the human spirit, and my passion for supporting my clients in the process of healing and growth. As an emotionally focused therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families, and integrate a variety of treatment modalities tailored to my clients' individual needs. Among the issues I commonly work with are anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief and loss. The choice to begin therapy is an act of courage and hope. I am committed to creating a safe space to explore the difficulties you are facing, as well as what inspires you.
If you are looking for a holistic and empowering approach to therapy, Creative Arts Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. Our person-centered approach combines artistic expression and talk therapy techniques to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional well-being, and facilitate personal growth. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or going through a life transition, our practice provides as a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Let us help you on your journey of self discovery and transformation.
If you are looking for a holistic and empowering approach to therapy, Creative Arts Therapy may be the perfect fit for you. Our person-centered approach combines artistic expression and talk therapy techniques to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional well-being, and facilitate personal growth. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or going through a life transition, our practice provides as a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Let us help you on your journey of self discovery and transformation.
Hello and Welcome!! I am here to listen and provide you with a comfortable and non judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed or conflicted or don't know which direction to go in, we can work together to connect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to bring about meaningful change toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is to work with you to tailor therapy that meets your specific needs.
Hello and Welcome!! I am here to listen and provide you with a comfortable and non judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed or conflicted or don't know which direction to go in, we can work together to connect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to bring about meaningful change toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is to work with you to tailor therapy that meets your specific needs.
Barbara Zelnick is a seasoned clinician with an accomplished background in providing comprehensive mental health treatment in organizations, community settings, hospitals, and independent private practice. She has extensive experience conducting individual, family, and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient levels of care. She also has been responsible for providing clinical coordination of mental health services including clinical and administrative supervision to clinical staff, social work interns, and psychology externs.
Barbara Zelnick is a seasoned clinician with an accomplished background in providing comprehensive mental health treatment in organizations, community settings, hospitals, and independent private practice. She has extensive experience conducting individual, family, and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient levels of care. She also has been responsible for providing clinical coordination of mental health services including clinical and administrative supervision to clinical staff, social work interns, and psychology externs.
Do you feel stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt, or unsure how to move forward in your life? Many people seek therapy while navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and better understand what’s keeping you stuck. I help clients break unhelpful patterns, build insight and confidence, and reconnect with themselves to create a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and authentically their own.
Do you feel stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt, or unsure how to move forward in your life? Many people seek therapy while navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and better understand what’s keeping you stuck. I help clients break unhelpful patterns, build insight and confidence, and reconnect with themselves to create a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and authentically their own.
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight.
With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety or stress? Stress can make it hard to concentrate. It can result in irritability, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, even panic attacks. It can worsen asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic pain conditions. And it can sabotage your best efforts to maintain a healthy weight.
With decades of experience using biofeedback, nutrition education and tapping therapies to teach stress management skills to people dealing with chronic pain, asthma and other health problems, I can help you learn to calm your mind and alleviate the effects of stress. Solutions to apparently insurmountable life problems begin to emerge effortlessly.
I specialize in helping adults work through issues of identity, life transitions, and relationships. My background is in relational psychoanalysis, focusing on deep listening and reciprocity in the therapy room. I have additional training in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. By having a flexible yet grounded approach, I can offer my clients a variety of tools. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in education working with individual and families with complex mental health challenges. In my work, I am guided by a sense of genuine curiosity and humility.
I specialize in helping adults work through issues of identity, life transitions, and relationships. My background is in relational psychoanalysis, focusing on deep listening and reciprocity in the therapy room. I have additional training in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. By having a flexible yet grounded approach, I can offer my clients a variety of tools. I have extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in education working with individual and families with complex mental health challenges. In my work, I am guided by a sense of genuine curiosity and humility.
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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.