Therapists for Seniors in Westhampton Beach, NY
Life is often stressful, now so more than ever. The decision to begin therapy is a positive step, but finding the right therapist can be difficult. While we all seek to uncover and understand the sources of our problems, we also need concrete ideas for how to improve our lives. At various times in life we experience different issues, including anxiety, depression, damaged relationships, or a loss of direction. I utilize a flexible, integrative and interactive approach that is tailored to the client’s individual needs, goals, and expectations, and focuses on solutions.
Life is often stressful, now so more than ever. The decision to begin therapy is a positive step, but finding the right therapist can be difficult. While we all seek to uncover and understand the sources of our problems, we also need concrete ideas for how to improve our lives. At various times in life we experience different issues, including anxiety, depression, damaged relationships, or a loss of direction. I utilize a flexible, integrative and interactive approach that is tailored to the client’s individual needs, goals, and expectations, and focuses on solutions.
Genie Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, CTMH
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Life situations can often burden us leaving us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless which can contribute to increased anxiety and disturbance in sleeping patterns. My specialty revolves around individual and family systems therapy which includes a unique approach to couples therapy (marriage counseling), life transitions, children, adolesecents and family of origin issues. Through my continuing post graduate training I have developed a behavioral, relational, and psychdynamic psychotheraputic approach to assist in allivating these patterns by enhancing communication styles, negotiating skills and problem solving techniques.
Life situations can often burden us leaving us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless which can contribute to increased anxiety and disturbance in sleeping patterns. My specialty revolves around individual and family systems therapy which includes a unique approach to couples therapy (marriage counseling), life transitions, children, adolesecents and family of origin issues. Through my continuing post graduate training I have developed a behavioral, relational, and psychdynamic psychotheraputic approach to assist in allivating these patterns by enhancing communication styles, negotiating skills and problem solving techniques.
Maggie Bloomfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
2 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
I specialize in Substance Use Disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, and life crises, and treat individuals, over age 15, couples, and families, using client-centered talk therapy, CBT, and writing therapy. As Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for 25 years,I worked and supervised inpatient and outpatient. and taught the CASAC curriculum at Marymount and CCNY. As LCSW, (Stony Brook, 1997 and Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH), I have maintained a private practice for 27 years in Westhampton Beach, NY. My passion is to motivate and facilitate clients toward positive change.
I specialize in Substance Use Disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, and life crises, and treat individuals, over age 15, couples, and families, using client-centered talk therapy, CBT, and writing therapy. As Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for 25 years,I worked and supervised inpatient and outpatient. and taught the CASAC curriculum at Marymount and CCNY. As LCSW, (Stony Brook, 1997 and Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH), I have maintained a private practice for 27 years in Westhampton Beach, NY. My passion is to motivate and facilitate clients toward positive change.
Jenny Ketner Gillin
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Waitlist for new clients
I am a firm believer that any person or couple can benefit greatly from therapy. There are those that are resistent to confronting their own issues, but my demeanor and personality helps put every patient at ease with themselves during their time with me.
I am a firm believer that any person or couple can benefit greatly from therapy. There are those that are resistent to confronting their own issues, but my demeanor and personality helps put every patient at ease with themselves during their time with me.
Through my compassionate, highly supportive, solution-focused style, I help people with mental health issues and/or addictive behaviors achieve their goals. I take a holistic approach to healing and wellness and believe that each client requires a unique, person-centered treatment.
Through my compassionate, highly supportive, solution-focused style, I help people with mental health issues and/or addictive behaviors achieve their goals. I take a holistic approach to healing and wellness and believe that each client requires a unique, person-centered treatment.
New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate and experienced therapists provide an integrative, evidence-based approach to support adults, teens, children, couples, and families. We view therapy as a collaborative journey, working alongside you to explore and nurture your physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and take steps that feel right for you. We believe that every person has the ability to find healing and growth on their path of self-discovery.
At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate and experienced therapists provide an integrative, evidence-based approach to support adults, teens, children, couples, and families. We view therapy as a collaborative journey, working alongside you to explore and nurture your physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and take steps that feel right for you. We believe that every person has the ability to find healing and growth on their path of self-discovery.
With over 30 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through painful and complex emotional and relationship challenges in a safe, compassionate, and deeply supportive environment. I am extensively trained in couples therapy and individual therapy including healing from infidelity and betrayal trauma, working with partners of sex addicts and helping couples rebuild trust and restore connection. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and recovery, grief, loss, and major life transitions.
With over 30 years of experience, I help individuals and couples work through painful and complex emotional and relationship challenges in a safe, compassionate, and deeply supportive environment. I am extensively trained in couples therapy and individual therapy including healing from infidelity and betrayal trauma, working with partners of sex addicts and helping couples rebuild trust and restore connection. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and recovery, grief, loss, and major life transitions.
I have specific programs for the treatment of anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital and couple conflict, child and adolescent behavior issues and parenting elderly parents.
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Books written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach" and " Integrative Couples Therapy".
I have specific programs for the treatment of anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital and couple conflict, child and adolescent behavior issues and parenting elderly parents.
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Books written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach" and " Integrative Couples Therapy".
You deserve to enjoy life to the fullest. With 10+ years of experience, my goal as a therapist is to help you embrace everything life has to offer with ease and confidence. I know life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, producing emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome. I will provide you with a safe, accepting and respectful environment for you to share your experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is kind, genuine and centered on you.
You deserve to enjoy life to the fullest. With 10+ years of experience, my goal as a therapist is to help you embrace everything life has to offer with ease and confidence. I know life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, producing emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome. I will provide you with a safe, accepting and respectful environment for you to share your experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is kind, genuine and centered on you.
Are you self- critical and always concerned with what others think? Are you afraid to assert yourself for fear of hurting someone else’s feelings? Do you feel resentful and mistreated by others? Do you live in a constant state of feeling anxious, guilt ridden and depressed?
I have had good success in working with people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and grief. By working together, in a supportive, accepting and interactive environment, you can begin to feel a sense of empowerment, self-confidence, and work through the obstacles that that are keeping you from moving forward.
Are you self- critical and always concerned with what others think? Are you afraid to assert yourself for fear of hurting someone else’s feelings? Do you feel resentful and mistreated by others? Do you live in a constant state of feeling anxious, guilt ridden and depressed?
I have had good success in working with people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and grief. By working together, in a supportive, accepting and interactive environment, you can begin to feel a sense of empowerment, self-confidence, and work through the obstacles that that are keeping you from moving forward.
Eileen Mangino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy to adults using a collaborative approach in which we work together to help you heal and grow. First, I'll assist you to help me understand your strengths, experiences, relationships, challenges, and goals. Then, within a mutually respectful relationship, we'll discern barriers that have developed and whether you'd like to resolve these so you can live the live you want and deserve. I integrate evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet your unique needs, including psychodynamic, EMDR, IFS parts work, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, motivational, DBT skills, relapse prevention, and other approaches.
I provide psychotherapy to adults using a collaborative approach in which we work together to help you heal and grow. First, I'll assist you to help me understand your strengths, experiences, relationships, challenges, and goals. Then, within a mutually respectful relationship, we'll discern barriers that have developed and whether you'd like to resolve these so you can live the live you want and deserve. I integrate evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet your unique needs, including psychodynamic, EMDR, IFS parts work, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, motivational, DBT skills, relapse prevention, and other approaches.
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.
How would your life be different if you were given the space to discuss what you've been through every week, learn the steps to change, and how you can heal? Our ideal client is committed to making changes within themselves and doing the homework between weekly video sessions to maximize progress. Our goal is to provide a safe space as we guide and support our clients through some of their most painful experiences; we are mirrors and not fixers. Many of our clients are navigating health issues, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burn out.
How would your life be different if you were given the space to discuss what you've been through every week, learn the steps to change, and how you can heal? Our ideal client is committed to making changes within themselves and doing the homework between weekly video sessions to maximize progress. Our goal is to provide a safe space as we guide and support our clients through some of their most painful experiences; we are mirrors and not fixers. Many of our clients are navigating health issues, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burn out.
Immigration Evaluaciones: Dr. Chaparro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hablo Espanol; soy psicóloga bilingüe y terapeuta Licenciada con más de 18 años de experiencia en Queens & Long Island, Nueva York. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicológicas para casos de inmigración. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicológicas para diferentes tipos de casos de inmigración, incluyendo Asilo, VAWA: Violencia Doméstica, U-VISA, Cancelacion de Deportacion. Oficina: 718-359-1001. TEXT: 917-683-8601.
I conduct psychological immigration evaluations: Asylum, VAWA: Domestic Violence, Hardship Waivers, U-VISA, Cancellation of Removal. I work collaboratively with attorneys to provide an accurate psychological report for your immigration case.
Hablo Espanol; soy psicóloga bilingüe y terapeuta Licenciada con más de 18 años de experiencia en Queens & Long Island, Nueva York. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicológicas para casos de inmigración. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicológicas para diferentes tipos de casos de inmigración, incluyendo Asilo, VAWA: Violencia Doméstica, U-VISA, Cancelacion de Deportacion. Oficina: 718-359-1001. TEXT: 917-683-8601.
I conduct psychological immigration evaluations: Asylum, VAWA: Domestic Violence, Hardship Waivers, U-VISA, Cancellation of Removal. I work collaboratively with attorneys to provide an accurate psychological report for your immigration case.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself? You're not broken- you might just be at a point where something needs to change. That's where I come in. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and those who feel stuck in the challenges of everyday life.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself? You're not broken- you might just be at a point where something needs to change. That's where I come in. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and those who feel stuck in the challenges of everyday life.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.
For over twenty years, I have strived to provide a safe, quiet space for children and adults to come and talk about the things with which they are struggling. Fred Rogers once said, "All our lives, we rework the things from our childhood, like feeling good about ourselves, managing our angry feelings, and being able to say good-bye to the people we love." This quote is particularly poignant as today's world becomes more and more challenging for both children and adults. My work aims to help others find the inner strength and resilience to navigate whatever challenges they have experienced or the ones that may lie ahead.
For over twenty years, I have strived to provide a safe, quiet space for children and adults to come and talk about the things with which they are struggling. Fred Rogers once said, "All our lives, we rework the things from our childhood, like feeling good about ourselves, managing our angry feelings, and being able to say good-bye to the people we love." This quote is particularly poignant as today's world becomes more and more challenging for both children and adults. My work aims to help others find the inner strength and resilience to navigate whatever challenges they have experienced or the ones that may lie ahead.
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Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a path of empowerment and growth. We cannot escape or undo the pain of past experiences, but we can explore unaddressed emotions, improve our ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a peaceful balance.
Working with a therapist can be viewed in many ways, but I often like to compare it to shoe shopping; you may get lucky on the first pick, or you might have to try on a few pairs before making the purchase. However, when you find the right fit, it may take you to places you’ve never been before. Choosing a therapist you can trust and feel at ease with can make all the difference by leading to a path of empowerment and growth. We cannot escape or undo the pain of past experiences, but we can explore unaddressed emotions, improve our ability to cope, and manage conflicts that prevent us from finding a peaceful balance.
Life is a series of transitions. We often need help in moving from a place of discomfort to a place of calmness, safety, and satisfaction. The process of psychotherapy can help you get to that better place. I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on achieving self-understanding for the purpose of changing situations which are stressful and unpleasant. My practice is all inclusive, treating those seemingly well adjusted yet with nagging underlying dissatisfactions to those experiencing extreme distress, alienation, and shame.
Life is a series of transitions. We often need help in moving from a place of discomfort to a place of calmness, safety, and satisfaction. The process of psychotherapy can help you get to that better place. I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on achieving self-understanding for the purpose of changing situations which are stressful and unpleasant. My practice is all inclusive, treating those seemingly well adjusted yet with nagging underlying dissatisfactions to those experiencing extreme distress, alienation, and shame.
I have a passion for helping people gain a better understanding of themselves alone or within a union. I love to help people find themselves and feel comfortable enough to share their vulnerabilities with me.
I have a passion for helping people gain a better understanding of themselves alone or within a union. I love to help people find themselves and feel comfortable enough to share their vulnerabilities with me.
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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.