Therapists for Seniors in Springville, NY
My ideal client is an adult seeking a supportive and understanding therapist to navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or past traumas. They are open to exploring their experiences and developing healthier coping mechanisms. My compassionate approach fosters a safe space for individuals to express themselves openly and work towards achieving their goals for greater well-being.
My ideal client is an adult seeking a supportive and understanding therapist to navigate life's challenges. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or past traumas. They are open to exploring their experiences and developing healthier coping mechanisms. My compassionate approach fosters a safe space for individuals to express themselves openly and work towards achieving their goals for greater well-being.
Like Brett Butler or Lady Brett Ashley, I am a female with a traditionally male name. My background is as unique as my name, qualifying me to treat a diverse spectrum of people and issues. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). My specialty is trauma and dissociation and I am EMDR certified. I am also trained by ASCH in advanced clinical hypnotherapy. I take a person centered, holistic approach in my work and am strongly aware of the mind-body connection. Laughter, tears, breath, thoughts, feelings, behaviors: expect to explore them all!
Like Brett Butler or Lady Brett Ashley, I am a female with a traditionally male name. My background is as unique as my name, qualifying me to treat a diverse spectrum of people and issues. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). My specialty is trauma and dissociation and I am EMDR certified. I am also trained by ASCH in advanced clinical hypnotherapy. I take a person centered, holistic approach in my work and am strongly aware of the mind-body connection. Laughter, tears, breath, thoughts, feelings, behaviors: expect to explore them all!
Accepting new clients: weekend, evening, and telehealth availability. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, you don’t have to handle it alone. I help adults manage anxiety, stress, mood symptoms, and relationship challenges using practical tools and a clear plan for change. In our work together, we’ll focus on what’s keeping you stuck, what’s fueling your symptoms, and what steps will help you feel more stable and in control. My approach is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, so you’re not just “talking,” you’re building real skills you can use in everyday life. Reach out today!
Accepting new clients: weekend, evening, and telehealth availability. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, you don’t have to handle it alone. I help adults manage anxiety, stress, mood symptoms, and relationship challenges using practical tools and a clear plan for change. In our work together, we’ll focus on what’s keeping you stuck, what’s fueling your symptoms, and what steps will help you feel more stable and in control. My approach is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, so you’re not just “talking,” you’re building real skills you can use in everyday life. Reach out today!
Mary W Beiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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At any age, for any reason, we can stuck in situations beyond our control. Through a warm, accepting and goal-oriented process, I can help you on your journey towards more acceptance of life's situations and of finding your unique solutions.
At any age, for any reason, we can stuck in situations beyond our control. Through a warm, accepting and goal-oriented process, I can help you on your journey towards more acceptance of life's situations and of finding your unique solutions.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Laura Widger, owner of Inner Peace and Strength in Ellicottville, NY. I am humbled and honored to have you click and browse my profile! With my therapeutic lens, specialty, and expertise being trauma healing, the name of my private practice was created with intention. My personal drive, motivation, and mission is to provide a safe and healing environment where clients can heal from the hardships, pain, and traumas of the past. I truly believe inner peace and strength is obtainable and can be a way of living. My job is to help, assist, and support the healing process and journey of trauma recovery.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Laura Widger, owner of Inner Peace and Strength in Ellicottville, NY. I am humbled and honored to have you click and browse my profile! With my therapeutic lens, specialty, and expertise being trauma healing, the name of my private practice was created with intention. My personal drive, motivation, and mission is to provide a safe and healing environment where clients can heal from the hardships, pain, and traumas of the past. I truly believe inner peace and strength is obtainable and can be a way of living. My job is to help, assist, and support the healing process and journey of trauma recovery.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience supporting women through life transitions, professional development, and the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and personal well‑being. My background includes clinical social work practice as well as extensive experience in education and leadership, which informs my thoughtful, grounded approach to therapy. I work primarily with women who are seeking clarity, perspective, and supportive guidance as they navigate career decisions, parenting roles, changing relationships, or periods of stress and overwhelm. My style is collaborative and practical.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience supporting women through life transitions, professional development, and the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and personal well‑being. My background includes clinical social work practice as well as extensive experience in education and leadership, which informs my thoughtful, grounded approach to therapy. I work primarily with women who are seeking clarity, perspective, and supportive guidance as they navigate career decisions, parenting roles, changing relationships, or periods of stress and overwhelm. My style is collaborative and practical.
I am a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate through challenging periods in their life. Also, I have assisted others who feel life is going well, but feel a bit stuck, and want to work on making positive movement towards specific goals. I believe each one of us can benefit from talking in a caring, warm and non-judgmental setting.
I am a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate through challenging periods in their life. Also, I have assisted others who feel life is going well, but feel a bit stuck, and want to work on making positive movement towards specific goals. I believe each one of us can benefit from talking in a caring, warm and non-judgmental setting.
Anxiety, stress, or depression can make everything feel harder than it should. Therapy can help you sort through it and start feeling more like yourself again. If you're looking for a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and real, you're in the right place. I offer a warm, down-to-earth approach where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Anxiety, stress, or depression can make everything feel harder than it should. Therapy can help you sort through it and start feeling more like yourself again. If you're looking for a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and real, you're in the right place. I offer a warm, down-to-earth approach where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
Sometimes you can feel like you're trying your hardest and an invisible hand is holding you back. It doesn't mean you're weak, or failing, or unworthy of good things-it just means you could use some help. It helps to connect with someone who knows that your stories are worth listening to. I will hear your story. Easy-going, friendly, empathic, and non-judgmental, I enjoy working with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who are moving through those difficult life transitions where a person can feel lost. We can find the answers together.
Sometimes you can feel like you're trying your hardest and an invisible hand is holding you back. It doesn't mean you're weak, or failing, or unworthy of good things-it just means you could use some help. It helps to connect with someone who knows that your stories are worth listening to. I will hear your story. Easy-going, friendly, empathic, and non-judgmental, I enjoy working with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who are moving through those difficult life transitions where a person can feel lost. We can find the answers together.
Therapy is a space where your story matters. Every chapter and nuance of your experience is unique to you. I offer an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic techniques, all grounded in a trauma-informed lens. I support individuals navigating chronic illness, trauma, life transitions, and relationship anxiety. Even if you're just feeling stuck, therapy can help uncover the deeper layers behind what's impacting you.
Therapy is a space where your story matters. Every chapter and nuance of your experience is unique to you. I offer an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic techniques, all grounded in a trauma-informed lens. I support individuals navigating chronic illness, trauma, life transitions, and relationship anxiety. Even if you're just feeling stuck, therapy can help uncover the deeper layers behind what's impacting you.
If you’re constantly overthinking, feeling burned out, or unable to fully relax, life can start to feel exhausting. I provide virtual therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, emotional burnout, intrusive thoughts, and a sense of being “stuck.” I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to hold it all together. My work is informed by experience in community mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment, and I take a strengths-based, client-centered approach focused on safety, emotional regulation, and helping you feel more grounded and confident.
If you’re constantly overthinking, feeling burned out, or unable to fully relax, life can start to feel exhausting. I provide virtual therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, emotional burnout, intrusive thoughts, and a sense of being “stuck.” I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you don’t have to hold it all together. My work is informed by experience in community mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment, and I take a strengths-based, client-centered approach focused on safety, emotional regulation, and helping you feel more grounded and confident.
Welcome! If you’re queer, trans, nonbinary, questioning, neurodivergent, kinky, poly, or otherwise inclined to resist mainstream narratives of mental health and well-being, then I may be the right fit for you. Amidst a culture of relentless political persecution I offer an oasis of calm, compassion and creative self-reflection. I have over a decade of experience working as a body-neutral and LGBTQ+ affirming sex educator, as well as working with queer and trans youth of color. I take great pleasure in assisting others with dismantling internalized forms of oppression and critically reframing their experiences with radical self-love.
Welcome! If you’re queer, trans, nonbinary, questioning, neurodivergent, kinky, poly, or otherwise inclined to resist mainstream narratives of mental health and well-being, then I may be the right fit for you. Amidst a culture of relentless political persecution I offer an oasis of calm, compassion and creative self-reflection. I have over a decade of experience working as a body-neutral and LGBTQ+ affirming sex educator, as well as working with queer and trans youth of color. I take great pleasure in assisting others with dismantling internalized forms of oppression and critically reframing their experiences with radical self-love.
Most individuals experience their struggles behind closed doors, but the thing about therapy is you don't have to deal with those struggles alone. I am here to offer support, guidance and empathy while providing a safe and secure environment to express those emotions, thoughts and feelings aloud. Whether it be your first time in therapy or your tenth time, my approach is working with my client as a team and going at a pace that they feel comfortable moving at.
Most individuals experience their struggles behind closed doors, but the thing about therapy is you don't have to deal with those struggles alone. I am here to offer support, guidance and empathy while providing a safe and secure environment to express those emotions, thoughts and feelings aloud. Whether it be your first time in therapy or your tenth time, my approach is working with my client as a team and going at a pace that they feel comfortable moving at.
What makes me different? I’m a survivor: I’ve been through it.
I am committed to providing creative, dynamic, evidence-based mental health therapy to a diverse body of patients through Trauma-Informed individual and couples therapy.
In our sessions, expect to laugh, cry, cuss (if you want to), have “lightbulb” moments, and be embraced for who you are. We’ll work together to improve your relationships, identify and change patterns and behaviors, grow your emotional intelligence, break generational cycles, to live your most authentic, fulfilling life. Need help paying for therapy? Reach out: there are easy-access grants available!
What makes me different? I’m a survivor: I’ve been through it.
I am committed to providing creative, dynamic, evidence-based mental health therapy to a diverse body of patients through Trauma-Informed individual and couples therapy.
In our sessions, expect to laugh, cry, cuss (if you want to), have “lightbulb” moments, and be embraced for who you are. We’ll work together to improve your relationships, identify and change patterns and behaviors, grow your emotional intelligence, break generational cycles, to live your most authentic, fulfilling life. Need help paying for therapy? Reach out: there are easy-access grants available!
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, addiction, or personal struggles, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Together, we’ll build insight, develop skills, and work to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I bring warmth, humor, and a hopeful mindset to every session.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, addiction, or personal struggles, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Together, we’ll build insight, develop skills, and work to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I bring warmth, humor, and a hopeful mindset to every session.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, trauma, addiction, or major life transitions. Many are navigating substance use, relationship issues, or emotional burnout. They’re seeking clarity, stability, and meaningful change. With experience across addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors, I help clients break unhelpful patterns, build experienced in: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, HIV/AIDS (Many Major Insurances Accepted (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon).
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, trauma, addiction, or major life transitions. Many are navigating substance use, relationship issues, or emotional burnout. They’re seeking clarity, stability, and meaningful change. With experience across addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and life stressors, I help clients break unhelpful patterns, build experienced in: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, HIV/AIDS (Many Major Insurances Accepted (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon).
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
I work with trauma, anxiety, depression with children and adults, and couples counseling. I welcome clients who are ready to engage in their journey just as they are, from wherever they stand. Ideal clients are those open to the experience of therapy and eager to collaboratively delve into their challenges within a nurturing and cooperative environment. I offer both in-office and telehealth counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds facing a range of challenges.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, rebuild trust, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen emotional connection. I also work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. For those who desire it, I offer faith-integrated counseling from a Christian perspective, incorporating biblical principles and prayer into the therapeutic process.
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, rebuild trust, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen emotional connection. I also work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. For those who desire it, I offer faith-integrated counseling from a Christian perspective, incorporating biblical principles and prayer into the therapeutic process.
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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.