Geriatric Therapists in Columbus, OH
Most of my patients come to me feeling a significant level of distress. Some may have seen a mental health professional before and have some idea of what to expect. However, for many this may be the first time they have ever met with a mental health professional and they may feel apprehensive about the process. My goal in that initial session is to strike a balance between putting the person at ease while gathering important information about who they are and what their situation is. Most patients return to their second session feeling encouraged and a degree of hope based on that initial encounter.
Most of my patients come to me feeling a significant level of distress. Some may have seen a mental health professional before and have some idea of what to expect. However, for many this may be the first time they have ever met with a mental health professional and they may feel apprehensive about the process. My goal in that initial session is to strike a balance between putting the person at ease while gathering important information about who they are and what their situation is. Most patients return to their second session feeling encouraged and a degree of hope based on that initial encounter.
I work with adults and seniors of all ages facing issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and difficult personal relationships.
Counseling therapy is a partnership and a trust. Many people come to a place in their lives where they feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. You may be struggling in a relationship, or troubled by events of the past and wondering how to forgive or find reconciliation. It can feel difficult to reach out, but most people quickly understand how helpful it is to work with an experienced guide for their mental health journey. Together we can learn how to manage the challenges life throws at you.
I work with adults and seniors of all ages facing issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and difficult personal relationships.
Counseling therapy is a partnership and a trust. Many people come to a place in their lives where they feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress or trauma. You may be struggling in a relationship, or troubled by events of the past and wondering how to forgive or find reconciliation. It can feel difficult to reach out, but most people quickly understand how helpful it is to work with an experienced guide for their mental health journey. Together we can learn how to manage the challenges life throws at you.
Mature Older Adult Counseling at LifeGuide Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
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Finding peace, purpose, and connection in later life is possible.
Whether you’re navigating retirement, coping with health issues, managing changing relationships, or grieving a loss - you deserve a space to be heard and supported. Our therapists specialize in helping adults 60+ build resilience, and rediscover purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. It doesn't matter what stage of life - you owe it to yourself.
Finding peace, purpose, and connection in later life is possible.
Whether you’re navigating retirement, coping with health issues, managing changing relationships, or grieving a loss - you deserve a space to be heard and supported. Our therapists specialize in helping adults 60+ build resilience, and rediscover purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. It doesn't matter what stage of life - you owe it to yourself.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience in conducting psychological evaluations, providing psychotherapy and consultation to adolescents and adults in a variety of areas.
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience in conducting psychological evaluations, providing psychotherapy and consultation to adolescents and adults in a variety of areas.
Many are LGBTQ+, living with HIV, seniors, or coping with anxiety, depression, and the impact of stigma.
I offer collaborative and affirming therapy using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrative, and harm reduction approaches to build practical coping tools while exploring the stories that shape your life. I also specialize in gender-affirming surgical readiness letter assessments in accordance with WPATH Standards of Care.
Many are LGBTQ+, living with HIV, seniors, or coping with anxiety, depression, and the impact of stigma.
I offer collaborative and affirming therapy using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrative, and harm reduction approaches to build practical coping tools while exploring the stories that shape your life. I also specialize in gender-affirming surgical readiness letter assessments in accordance with WPATH Standards of Care.
I am experienced helping people with eating disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), veterans, trauma, and PTSD. Blended family and military family problems are also close to my heart and I enjoy helping others in these areas. I am partnered with The Headstrong Project, which helps Veterans and their families when the Veteran is diagnosed with PTSD. I work with those aged 16 and older. If you need someone who will really listen to you and help you figure out how to change your life for the better, I can help you.
I am experienced helping people with eating disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), veterans, trauma, and PTSD. Blended family and military family problems are also close to my heart and I enjoy helping others in these areas. I am partnered with The Headstrong Project, which helps Veterans and their families when the Veteran is diagnosed with PTSD. I work with those aged 16 and older. If you need someone who will really listen to you and help you figure out how to change your life for the better, I can help you.
Life is full of good times, hard times, curveballs, and changes. Even when things seem to be going well, it can be difficult to enjoy it when the stress and pressure we place on ourselves tells us that we aren't measuring up. Therapy can be a great way to better understand ourselves and learn new ways to cope with those changes and feelings. Whether you are looking to learn new skills and strategies, process past experiences, or just find a safe place to vent and talk through the thoughts that are weighing on you, I'm here to walk with you on that journey.
Life is full of good times, hard times, curveballs, and changes. Even when things seem to be going well, it can be difficult to enjoy it when the stress and pressure we place on ourselves tells us that we aren't measuring up. Therapy can be a great way to better understand ourselves and learn new ways to cope with those changes and feelings. Whether you are looking to learn new skills and strategies, process past experiences, or just find a safe place to vent and talk through the thoughts that are weighing on you, I'm here to walk with you on that journey.
Relationship & Sex Therapy can help! Having the same fight over and over? Does the mental and emotional load in your relationship feel imbalanced? Are their hurts you've just not been able to move past? Does a nap sound better than sex? Do you avoid touch with your partner out of fear that it will lead to them wanting sex?
My clinical practice specializes in relationship issues and sexual concerns such as communication challenges, recovery from infidelity, difficulty with sexual desire, arousal and orgasm, erectile and ejaculatory difficulties and pain with sex.
Relationship & Sex Therapy can help! Having the same fight over and over? Does the mental and emotional load in your relationship feel imbalanced? Are their hurts you've just not been able to move past? Does a nap sound better than sex? Do you avoid touch with your partner out of fear that it will lead to them wanting sex?
My clinical practice specializes in relationship issues and sexual concerns such as communication challenges, recovery from infidelity, difficulty with sexual desire, arousal and orgasm, erectile and ejaculatory difficulties and pain with sex.
Reaching out for therapeutic support is a courageous step. I am honored to support you in the next steps of your therapeutic journey. I support adults healing from trauma and anxiety so they can feel safer, more grounded, and more in control of their lives. My approach is energetic, grounded, and collaborative, with a focus on nervous system regulation.
Reaching out for therapeutic support is a courageous step. I am honored to support you in the next steps of your therapeutic journey. I support adults healing from trauma and anxiety so they can feel safer, more grounded, and more in control of their lives. My approach is energetic, grounded, and collaborative, with a focus on nervous system regulation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? I help adolescents and adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and faith-based struggles, as well as navigate marital and relationship challenges. My approach blends therapy with life coaching and a strengths-based perspective to empower lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover your resilience, restore balance, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose? I help adolescents and adults heal from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and faith-based struggles, as well as navigate marital and relationship challenges. My approach blends therapy with life coaching and a strengths-based perspective to empower lasting change. Together, we’ll uncover your resilience, restore balance, and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with adult and adolescent individuals and couples, specializing in trauma recovery, mood and anxiety concerns, LGBTQ+ identities, and relational attachment. My ideal client is someone introspective and curious, looking to explore their past and present, and work together towards desired change. I understand that starting therapy can be daunting, so I strive to make therapy a judgment-free space where you are the expert of your own life.
I work with adult and adolescent individuals and couples, specializing in trauma recovery, mood and anxiety concerns, LGBTQ+ identities, and relational attachment. My ideal client is someone introspective and curious, looking to explore their past and present, and work together towards desired change. I understand that starting therapy can be daunting, so I strive to make therapy a judgment-free space where you are the expert of your own life.
I will do my best to support you to become the most assertive, healthy, and balanced person you can be in your present situation. I am a here and now, ask for what you want and say what you need therapist. I enjoy using EMDR for those that have experienced trauma in their life, big or small. I had 30 years as a nurse which allows me to treat people from a holistic approach combining the needs of mind and body.
I will do my best to support you to become the most assertive, healthy, and balanced person you can be in your present situation. I am a here and now, ask for what you want and say what you need therapist. I enjoy using EMDR for those that have experienced trauma in their life, big or small. I had 30 years as a nurse which allows me to treat people from a holistic approach combining the needs of mind and body.
Welcome! Creating a safe and warm environment is essential to therapy. My therapeutic approach is to meet you where you are and ensure that you feel seen and heard. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.
Welcome! Creating a safe and warm environment is essential to therapy. My therapeutic approach is to meet you where you are and ensure that you feel seen and heard. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues.
I love to work with people of all ages, including children, adults, and older adults.
I like to find out what the client wants out of therapy and how I can help them get there. I have a particular interest in older adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, health problems, grief, or a lack of motivation. I also enjoy working with children and teens who need help navigating a world that can be hard.
I love to work with people of all ages, including children, adults, and older adults.
I like to find out what the client wants out of therapy and how I can help them get there. I have a particular interest in older adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, health problems, grief, or a lack of motivation. I also enjoy working with children and teens who need help navigating a world that can be hard.
I assist people who are experiencing personal and relationship problems, those who are chronic worriers, withdraw and avoid too much or are excessively sad and depressed. I also counsel those whose lives are shattered by severe trauma, loss, marital conflict, divorce, aging, and delusional thinking/psychosis. I apply theory, methods, and approaches that work best with the unique needs and personality of the person, couple, or family I'm counseling.
I assist people who are experiencing personal and relationship problems, those who are chronic worriers, withdraw and avoid too much or are excessively sad and depressed. I also counsel those whose lives are shattered by severe trauma, loss, marital conflict, divorce, aging, and delusional thinking/psychosis. I apply theory, methods, and approaches that work best with the unique needs and personality of the person, couple, or family I'm counseling.
As a counselor, former counselor educator, and advocate, I bring decades of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and communities. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, employment concerns, disability issues, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and issues related to identity, culture, and faith. I am particularly passionate about supporting African American individuals and families while creating an affirming environment for people from all backgrounds.
As a counselor, former counselor educator, and advocate, I bring decades of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and communities. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, employment concerns, disability issues, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and issues related to identity, culture, and faith. I am particularly passionate about supporting African American individuals and families while creating an affirming environment for people from all backgrounds.
As a transpersonal therapist, I view therapy as a holistic healing container, in which I am a fellow traveler on the path to wholeness. My goal is to awaken the knowing that is already alive within you, guiding you to your truest self. I have been on a personal journey of self-discovery and awakening for over a decade through meditation, yoga, practicing massage therapy for 5+ years, deepening an understanding of healing through the body mind spirit connection. I arrived in the field of counseling as a culmination of my personal journey, from a desire to serve others on the path to healing and integration.
As a transpersonal therapist, I view therapy as a holistic healing container, in which I am a fellow traveler on the path to wholeness. My goal is to awaken the knowing that is already alive within you, guiding you to your truest self. I have been on a personal journey of self-discovery and awakening for over a decade through meditation, yoga, practicing massage therapy for 5+ years, deepening an understanding of healing through the body mind spirit connection. I arrived in the field of counseling as a culmination of my personal journey, from a desire to serve others on the path to healing and integration.
At Foundations Family Counseling it is our mission is to promote health and happiness for individuals and families in Central Ohio. We offer high-quality mental health and relationship counseling services that meet families' needs whether emotional, relational, or behavioral. We believe every individual and family has core values and beliefs that serve as the foundation upon which they build their lives. We help strengthen these values and beliefs because we understand that individuals and families with strong foundations are better equipped to handle stresses and hardship and are more likely to discover joy and personal satisfaction in life.
At Foundations Family Counseling it is our mission is to promote health and happiness for individuals and families in Central Ohio. We offer high-quality mental health and relationship counseling services that meet families' needs whether emotional, relational, or behavioral. We believe every individual and family has core values and beliefs that serve as the foundation upon which they build their lives. We help strengthen these values and beliefs because we understand that individuals and families with strong foundations are better equipped to handle stresses and hardship and are more likely to discover joy and personal satisfaction in life.
Regardless of where you might find yourself in life today, you deserve a chance to pursue a path to growth, peace, and transformation. I consider it an honor to accompany my clients as they explore where they are, where they have come from, and where they would like to go. As a counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to come as you are. Through compassionate care and attention, I will help you identify strengths you can draw on to author, or re-author, your story.
Regardless of where you might find yourself in life today, you deserve a chance to pursue a path to growth, peace, and transformation. I consider it an honor to accompany my clients as they explore where they are, where they have come from, and where they would like to go. As a counselor, I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to come as you are. Through compassionate care and attention, I will help you identify strengths you can draw on to author, or re-author, your story.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or supporting a child through emotional or behavioral difficulties. I work with children (10+), teens, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and develop strategies that help you feel more confident, connected, and equipped to manage life's challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or supporting a child through emotional or behavioral difficulties. I work with children (10+), teens, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, and life transitions. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and develop strategies that help you feel more confident, connected, and equipped to manage life's challenges.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.