Therapists for Seniors in Southampton, NY
When you feel stressed or depressed, have work, health, family or relationship problems, need someone to talk to who can really understand you, or if you want deep inner peace and contentment, it sometimes may seem overwhelming to find the right person who can help you. I provide deeply respectful understanding, acceptance, and compassion for each individual and the circumstances in which they presently find themselves. Working with me will be a mutual endeavor in which you and I will join our minds and our hearts together for the purpose of bringing forth the life you really want to live.
When you feel stressed or depressed, have work, health, family or relationship problems, need someone to talk to who can really understand you, or if you want deep inner peace and contentment, it sometimes may seem overwhelming to find the right person who can help you. I provide deeply respectful understanding, acceptance, and compassion for each individual and the circumstances in which they presently find themselves. Working with me will be a mutual endeavor in which you and I will join our minds and our hearts together for the purpose of bringing forth the life you really want to live.
I have a passion for helping my clients navigate life's challenges, find balance, and experience meaningful personal growth. My approach combines a warm, compassionate style with evidence-based practices, creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I tailor therapy help you break through negative, self-limiting beliefs that keep you feeling "stuck", using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other strengths based, trauma informed, solution focused therapy modalities. I believe you are the expert on your own life and that with the right support, you can create the fulfilling life you want.
I have a passion for helping my clients navigate life's challenges, find balance, and experience meaningful personal growth. My approach combines a warm, compassionate style with evidence-based practices, creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I tailor therapy help you break through negative, self-limiting beliefs that keep you feeling "stuck", using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other strengths based, trauma informed, solution focused therapy modalities. I believe you are the expert on your own life and that with the right support, you can create the fulfilling life you want.
Welcome—You Are Not Alone. If you’re reading this, you may be wondering if your relationship with alcohol or drugs is becoming a problem—or you may have already tried multiple ways to get help, only to feel stuck. Whether you’re unsure if you have an addiction problem, or have been through several inpatient or outpatient programs (“Frequent Flyer”), or are struggling to connect with 12-step programs, you’ve come to the right place. I am committed to being there for you—up to seven days a week, including Sundays—because recovery doesn’t take days off.
Welcome—You Are Not Alone. If you’re reading this, you may be wondering if your relationship with alcohol or drugs is becoming a problem—or you may have already tried multiple ways to get help, only to feel stuck. Whether you’re unsure if you have an addiction problem, or have been through several inpatient or outpatient programs (“Frequent Flyer”), or are struggling to connect with 12-step programs, you’ve come to the right place. I am committed to being there for you—up to seven days a week, including Sundays—because recovery doesn’t take days off.
Ms. Rivela,LCSW has been in the social work profession for over 25 years with emphasis in behavioral health, technology in behavioral health care, and social work research and education. She has worked as both a direct practice provider and a behavioral health administrator including psychiatric social worker, outpatient clinic director, administrator for state-wide and county behavioral health programs, as well as adjunct faculty for Masters of Social Work students. She is a graduate of Adelphi University with both a Bachelors of Arts in Social Science and a Master of Social Work as well as an Associate in Applied Science in Music.
Ms. Rivela,LCSW has been in the social work profession for over 25 years with emphasis in behavioral health, technology in behavioral health care, and social work research and education. She has worked as both a direct practice provider and a behavioral health administrator including psychiatric social worker, outpatient clinic director, administrator for state-wide and county behavioral health programs, as well as adjunct faculty for Masters of Social Work students. She is a graduate of Adelphi University with both a Bachelors of Arts in Social Science and a Master of Social Work as well as an Associate in Applied Science in Music.
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Are you struggling with anxiety or depression but can’t quite pinpoint the cause? Together, we can uncover the underlying patterns and experiences that may be holding you back. I specialize in working with adults navigating complex emotions, and I have deep expertise in ADHD—particularly how a diagnosis can impact every area of life (in ways that are both challenging and unexpectedly positive).
If you’re feeling stuck in a relationship or facing the emotional upheaval of divorce, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you process what you're going through and reconnect with your strengths.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression but can’t quite pinpoint the cause? Together, we can uncover the underlying patterns and experiences that may be holding you back. I specialize in working with adults navigating complex emotions, and I have deep expertise in ADHD—particularly how a diagnosis can impact every area of life (in ways that are both challenging and unexpectedly positive).
If you’re feeling stuck in a relationship or facing the emotional upheaval of divorce, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you process what you're going through and reconnect with your strengths.
I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy happy life. My practice is dedicated to helping clients achieve a deeper understanding of what is holding them back each day.
I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy happy life. My practice is dedicated to helping clients achieve a deeper understanding of what is holding them back each day.
What motivates you to seek therapy may be the key to transformation. It's common to get stuck maintaining outward appearances while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. My background in addiction, trauma, and grief has equipped me with practical tools and insights into the complexities of human experience. Whether you're facing a significant life change, trauma responses, ongoing stress, mood issues, or unhealthy relationship patterns, having a safe, supportive environment to explore can be life-changing.
What motivates you to seek therapy may be the key to transformation. It's common to get stuck maintaining outward appearances while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. My background in addiction, trauma, and grief has equipped me with practical tools and insights into the complexities of human experience. Whether you're facing a significant life change, trauma responses, ongoing stress, mood issues, or unhealthy relationship patterns, having a safe, supportive environment to explore can be life-changing.
Although it is sometimes difficult to make the first contact with a therapist if you can push through that resistance you will find an valuable source for understanding what it is that is preventing you from achieving your goals. Through the relationship; the knowledge the therapist possesses of psychological processes, the bond you will hopefully feel with this person who is your supporter and your ally but who is still able to have a neutral and honest view of your behavior you can grow and progress beyond what you can imagine.
Although it is sometimes difficult to make the first contact with a therapist if you can push through that resistance you will find an valuable source for understanding what it is that is preventing you from achieving your goals. Through the relationship; the knowledge the therapist possesses of psychological processes, the bond you will hopefully feel with this person who is your supporter and your ally but who is still able to have a neutral and honest view of your behavior you can grow and progress beyond what you can imagine.
Through deconstructing our mindset, beliefs, and thoughts we are left with the pieces; how you rebuild them is entirely your choice. I specialize in Individual, Couples, and Child-Centered Therapy. Together, I hope to build a safe and trusting relationship, between client and therapist, which can foster growth, change, and insight. I practice from a Psychodynamic and Emotion-Focused lens. Before, we judge any "unwanted" behaviors, let us first consider why they are there and what function they serve.
Through deconstructing our mindset, beliefs, and thoughts we are left with the pieces; how you rebuild them is entirely your choice. I specialize in Individual, Couples, and Child-Centered Therapy. Together, I hope to build a safe and trusting relationship, between client and therapist, which can foster growth, change, and insight. I practice from a Psychodynamic and Emotion-Focused lens. Before, we judge any "unwanted" behaviors, let us first consider why they are there and what function they serve.
Therapy with me isn’t just about venting — it’s about learning. I combine insight, strategy, and real-life tools to help you break through blocks, shift patterns, and stay grounded.
I work with a wide range of humans, most of whom come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in relationships —with others or with themselves—that just aren’t working anymore.
Together, we explore what’s holding you back — and what might help you move forward with more joy, clarity, and peace.
Therapy with me isn’t just about venting — it’s about learning. I combine insight, strategy, and real-life tools to help you break through blocks, shift patterns, and stay grounded.
I work with a wide range of humans, most of whom come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in relationships —with others or with themselves—that just aren’t working anymore.
Together, we explore what’s holding you back — and what might help you move forward with more joy, clarity, and peace.
As always, I make it a priority to help my clients feel at ease with me and with the work we do together. If you were my client, you can expect me to be warm, welcoming and supportive. My specialty areas include ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, relationship issues, and self-esteem building, and I have personal comfort with many other presenting concerns (please see side bar).
As always, I make it a priority to help my clients feel at ease with me and with the work we do together. If you were my client, you can expect me to be warm, welcoming and supportive. My specialty areas include ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, relationship issues, and self-esteem building, and I have personal comfort with many other presenting concerns (please see side bar).
You may look like you’re holding everything together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling in your relationship, or wondering why life feels so much harder than it should. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, regain control, and start feeling like yourself again.
I help adults, teens, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, and major life transitions
You may look like you’re holding everything together on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling in your relationship, or wondering why life feels so much harder than it should. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, regain control, and start feeling like yourself again.
I help adults, teens, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, and major life transitions
Hi and thanks for taking a look at my profile. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially since most of us are doing so during a time of stress or crisis. My approach to therapy is very relational and experiential. I believe that healing and transformation can happen only in the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. It's a huge step to reach out to a therapist for help. I hope I can make it as easy as possible for you and look forward to talking further to see if we're a good therapy match.
Hi and thanks for taking a look at my profile. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially since most of us are doing so during a time of stress or crisis. My approach to therapy is very relational and experiential. I believe that healing and transformation can happen only in the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. It's a huge step to reach out to a therapist for help. I hope I can make it as easy as possible for you and look forward to talking further to see if we're a good therapy match.
We work with children, tweens, teens, adults, couples, families, first responders, and veterans facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based treatments, including CBT and DBT, to provide personalized care in a safe, supportive environment. We are primarily a self-pay practice, accept a limited number of insurance plans, and offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Our goal is to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
We work with children, tweens, teens, adults, couples, families, first responders, and veterans facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Our therapists use evidence-based treatments, including CBT and DBT, to provide personalized care in a safe, supportive environment. We are primarily a self-pay practice, accept a limited number of insurance plans, and offer a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. Our goal is to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
In my general psychotherapy practice, I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, relational issues, codependency, and issues experienced by the elderly
If you are reading this you are making a courageous decision to find a therapist and change the patterns of your life. Welcome! I have been a licensed therapist for 34 years and I am continuously inspired by the strength, insight, clarity, and wisdom that is revealed in the safety of the therapeutic setting. My approach is client centered and I utilize cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic modalities as indicated by individual needs. I am very excited about the practical application of neuroscience that invites us to use the focus of the mind to harness the power of attention to enhance our lives.
In my general psychotherapy practice, I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, relational issues, codependency, and issues experienced by the elderly
If you are reading this you are making a courageous decision to find a therapist and change the patterns of your life. Welcome! I have been a licensed therapist for 34 years and I am continuously inspired by the strength, insight, clarity, and wisdom that is revealed in the safety of the therapeutic setting. My approach is client centered and I utilize cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic modalities as indicated by individual needs. I am very excited about the practical application of neuroscience that invites us to use the focus of the mind to harness the power of attention to enhance our lives.
I specialize in providing integrated EMDR and IFS to LGBTQ+ youth and adults who are impacted by complex trauma and painful past experiences. Many come into therapy feeling like a burden, doubting their own competence, or feeling trapped in cycles of worst-case-scenario thinking. Therapy is often initiated during a moment of clarity, when continuing to spiral no longer feels acceptable and there is a longing for grounding and connection. Over time, it becomes clearer that staying stuck is not inevitable. The desire to feel confident, secure, and live authentically begins to outweigh the fear of working through painful experiences.
I specialize in providing integrated EMDR and IFS to LGBTQ+ youth and adults who are impacted by complex trauma and painful past experiences. Many come into therapy feeling like a burden, doubting their own competence, or feeling trapped in cycles of worst-case-scenario thinking. Therapy is often initiated during a moment of clarity, when continuing to spiral no longer feels acceptable and there is a longing for grounding and connection. Over time, it becomes clearer that staying stuck is not inevitable. The desire to feel confident, secure, and live authentically begins to outweigh the fear of working through painful experiences.
Through telepsychology, you don't need to worry about leaving the safety of your own home. You can arrange an appointment from your computer, tablet, or smart phone, morning and evening appointments are available. If you call, please leave a voicemail message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I have had 19 years' experience providing Psychotherapy to adults ranging in ages from 21 to 100. My approach is Cognitive-Behavioral and Supportive and considers how physical problems, thoughts and beliefs, and the social environment can affect perceptions and influence our decisions.
Through telepsychology, you don't need to worry about leaving the safety of your own home. You can arrange an appointment from your computer, tablet, or smart phone, morning and evening appointments are available. If you call, please leave a voicemail message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I have had 19 years' experience providing Psychotherapy to adults ranging in ages from 21 to 100. My approach is Cognitive-Behavioral and Supportive and considers how physical problems, thoughts and beliefs, and the social environment can affect perceptions and influence our decisions.
Licensed in New York in addition to Florida for Telehealth. The first step towards change begins with seeking support outside yourself. It is a daunting and frightening choice for many. The relief from sharing whatever you are struggling with can bring tremendous and sometimes immediate relief. It is the first bridge towards change. Being at peace with yourself is an important part of healing and growth. I am a dedicated and conscientious professional and will respond promptly to anyone who seeks help.
Licensed in New York in addition to Florida for Telehealth. The first step towards change begins with seeking support outside yourself. It is a daunting and frightening choice for many. The relief from sharing whatever you are struggling with can bring tremendous and sometimes immediate relief. It is the first bridge towards change. Being at peace with yourself is an important part of healing and growth. I am a dedicated and conscientious professional and will respond promptly to anyone who seeks help.
I provide services for adults and seniors (Medicare Accepted).
My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I utilize a multitude of strategies from evidence-based therapy modalities to create a personalized approach to treatment. You will come to learn I provide a safe space, which is warm and non-judgmental. I will listen and together we will determine the best approach to meet your goals and desired outcomes from treatment.
I provide services for adults and seniors (Medicare Accepted).
My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I utilize a multitude of strategies from evidence-based therapy modalities to create a personalized approach to treatment. You will come to learn I provide a safe space, which is warm and non-judgmental. I will listen and together we will determine the best approach to meet your goals and desired outcomes from treatment.
The clients drawn to my work are highly sensitive individuals involved in creative & spiritual lifestyles & want a therapist who is appreciative of their choices. I have extensive experience helping clients work through anxiety, depression & self-defeating thoughts & behaviors. Clients will care better for themselves, develop more successful relationships & have more confidence in their decisions. Clients will learn to strengthen their voice, define their boundaries & gain a more expanded view of their future. Self awareness is the key to transformation.
The clients drawn to my work are highly sensitive individuals involved in creative & spiritual lifestyles & want a therapist who is appreciative of their choices. I have extensive experience helping clients work through anxiety, depression & self-defeating thoughts & behaviors. Clients will care better for themselves, develop more successful relationships & have more confidence in their decisions. Clients will learn to strengthen their voice, define their boundaries & gain a more expanded view of their future. Self awareness is the key to transformation.
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- Bridgehampton
- Cutchogue
- East Hampton
- East Quogue
- Hampton Bays
- Mattituck
- Quogue
- Riverhead
- Sag Harbor
- Sagaponack
- Water Mill
- Westhampton Beach
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.