Elders (65+) Therapists in Syracuse, NY

“You cannot swim for new horizons, until you have courage to lose sight of the shore” - William Faulkner. Life can offer many challenges, there is nothing to be said that these need to be experienced without support. My name is Marcus Smith and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I offer therapy for those ready for change. My mission is to offer an environment to outline the areas you are challenged by, and work collaboratively on solutions together. The treatment I offer will be tailored to your needs. The emphasis will be on your goals and how you wish to accomplish them.

Jessica is certified in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy; I am a supportive and kink-affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority.

Accepting New Clients - Welcome! Are you a college student? Professional? I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, and have helped numerous people to heal, reduce symptoms, and essentially have a more fulfilling life. Common issues I work with include anxiety, grief/loss, relationship concerns, stressors of student life, trauma/abuse, phobias, significant life changes, and parenting challenges. My approach is highly individualized, and I am able to put clients at ease right from the start.

Hello, my name is is Kara Thomas, LMHC. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from youth to adult. I particurally enjoy working with adolecents and young adults who are exploring their identity and path in life. My goal is to create a welcoming and peaceful environment where clients feel free to be themselves, while empowering them to push past limitations and reach their goals. I enjoy collaborating with my clients and providing psychoeducation to guide them to their own answers. My focuses include trauma, anxiety, depression, identity and existential issues, and pregnancy related issues.

Everyone struggles with adversity in their lives and there often comes a time when help is needed to cope with many of life’s challenges. Here at Fortitude Mental health counseling our goal is to support individuals on their journey toward change and self-discovery by gaining effective tools to create solutions to their problems, greater self acceptance and strength of mind to live healthier, empowered, mindful and happier lives. Coming to therapy can be extremely vulnerable so we strive to create a non judgmental space for people to feel heard and process and share their stories.

Accepting new clients! Finding the right therapist is a challenging task, you want to find someone who is going to challenge and support you. If you are looking for someone who is calm, relaxed, and non-judgemental, then I would be an ideal person for you. I currently am accepting people who are ages 16-120 and have a wide range of skills working with a variety of difficulties. I have many years of experience supporting people with managing their Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Mens issues, Woman's issues, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Couples Counseling, Teens, and Adults.

You've been thinking about starting therapy for a while now, but there is always a reason not to make the call or send the email to set it up. You’re not sleeping well. Your job or friends or family responsibilities stress you out. Your relationships are unfulfilling. Your sex life is flat (or nonexistent). You don’t feel good about yourself. Heck, you don’t even remember when the last time you felt good, period! But you keep saying, “I don’t have the time.” “It’s not really that bad.” “I’m worried a therapist will just tell me that I’m crazy.” “I’ll see if I feel better next week.” I am telling you: It doesn't have to be this way.

I have over eight years of experience, working with individuals to help them become the best version of themselves. My goal in therapy is to help provide an outside perspective to ensure they can have the highest quality of life possible.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with a wide range of presenting problems, such as: depression and anxiety, stress related to life transitions (such as marriage, pregnancy, graduation, switching careers, etc), relationship & family issues, issues related to parenting and children, trauma, chronic pain, and more.

My service – Jungian analysis – covers your concerns about mood, relationships, sex and sexuality, creativity issues, compulsions, coping with change or loss, lack of passion, disorganization, or effects of neglect, abuse or trauma. Whereas counseling covers such concerns by aiming at rehabilitation, improved coping or solving problems in functioning, my service goes deeper, aiming at self-acceptance, clarity, balance and authenticity. We would boldly explore dreams, fantasies or whatever else your soul expresses, sensitive to cruel injustice within society, your work setting, your relationships and especially within your psyche.

I am committed to creating a soft, genuine, relational space for my clients to get to know their inner systems. I have a graduate degree in Social Work, and I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been engaged with the IFS model for over nine years, and it is the primary model I use for psychotherapeutic work. I have assisted as a staff member on three Level 1 IFS trainings, helping other therapists and practitioners learn the model.

There are times when life seems overwhelming or painful. Everything is confusing and frustrating and it feels like you’ll never be at peace. Anxiety, depression, anger and self-doubt give way to issues in relationships, inability to fulfill responsibilities at work or home, and turning to unhealthy coping behaviors. Since you’re reading this, you want out of this endless cycle and to live differently. Maybe you want to be able to build healthier relationships with those around you. Do you want to be a different partner, parent or friend? Or perhaps the relationship you most want to nurture and explore is with yourself.

As a former hospice bereavement coordinator with grief training from David Kessler, I can help bring hope to misery. I provide a safe place to feel heard and validated as you walk through an overwhelming maze of pain. You'll learn that you're not doing anything wrong; grief is hard! Instead of simply medicating the pain, we will do real work to address and heal from long-buried conflicts and new heartaches, moving toward a deeper and more lasting wellness. We'll learn that joy and happiness can exist right beside grief, and we'll discover tools to maintain connection to your loved one while learning how to honor them.

Most of us struggle with sadness, anger, and anxiety at some point in our lives. I have come to understand that for these feelings to heal, you need to have healthy, safe, secure relationships. You achieve this by healing your unresolved wounds and learning how to have good relationships, especially with yourself. Doing this involves implementing boundaries,knowing your needs and wants, emotional & physical self-care, communication skills, and learning how to regulate your emotions. I too have taken this journey which has brought incredible healing to my life. Healing should not be done alone, we all need support and guidance!

Immediate Openings! Get scheduled in 7 days. Most insurances accepted. We have over 70 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you! "I have been referring patients to Jeff Young for more than a decade. He is professional, caring, and insightful. Patients comment back to me how much their time with Jeff has been both helpful and healing. He is a gifted therapist!" - Michael Brennan, Doctor Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

MCM Collaborative is a group psychotherapy practice built for connection, healing and transformation. We are passionate and practiced in partnering with people of color, especially LGBTQ+ folks. Because we know our struggles are interconnected, we also invite teens, adults, partners/couples and families of all identities. Folks often come to us because they find comfort starting a therapeutic process with someone with a shared identity. We work best with clients who often feel misunderstood by others and, at times, by themselves. Struggling within your relationships - friendships, romantic, familial? We got you there, too.

I believe that therapy can develop non-judgmental awareness of what is in the present, of thoughts and feelings that are based on conditioned reactions from the past, and of the ability to then cultivate the inner freedom that allows each client to move into a future grounded in experience and directed at a positive and compassionate understanding of self and others. Developing the ability to be aware is a practice that each client learns and practices according to their presenting needs, interests, and learning styles. There is no ideal client, there is only the commitment to practice awareness and find freedom from the past.

You are the person that people often describe as intelligent, resourceful, humorous, well-liked, talented; an individual that accomplishes whatever they set out to do. You strive to excel at whatever you take on & some may even call you a perfectionist. You can't seem to understand why, or how, you continue to feel stuck, overwhelmed, tense, or perhaps, even sad or hopeless. The facts suggest you possess many of the positive qualities others seem to admire, and from afar, you appear to be someone that seemingly has it all! So why do you continue to struggle in your relationships, work or interests? Why don't you feel "enough?"

I believe that with the right support system combined with an individual's readiness to change, positive transformation and healing is possible. I offer compassionate listening and creative therapeutic techniques with the goal of empowering my clients to navigate their own lives and feel safe in their own bodies. I blend talk therapy with somatic movement and breath/body attunement, prioritizing nervous system regulation, introspection and self-awareness.