Therapists for Seniors in East Stroudsburg, PA
Julie Bergstresser,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a practicing Clinical Social Worker for 15+ years and enjoy helping my clients to fully realize their potential and to successfully cope with a variety of life's challenges to include transitions, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, addiction, & general challenges to living successfully. I use a collaborative approach to meet each client where they are and to assist in setting goals and determining what steps they would like to take. We will work together to track progress and make adjustments. All people deserve the opportunity to live the fullest life available to them. I am taking online clients in PA & NJ
I have been a practicing Clinical Social Worker for 15+ years and enjoy helping my clients to fully realize their potential and to successfully cope with a variety of life's challenges to include transitions, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, addiction, & general challenges to living successfully. I use a collaborative approach to meet each client where they are and to assist in setting goals and determining what steps they would like to take. We will work together to track progress and make adjustments. All people deserve the opportunity to live the fullest life available to them. I am taking online clients in PA & NJ
Creative Solution Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC®, ATCS, LPC
5 Endorsed
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Conveniently located in East Stroudsburg. Focus of my practice is assisting clients, ages 15 to 65+, in coping with problems in their daily lives and dealing with inner conflicts which may hinder personal satisfaction and functioning. Together we will identify goals for treatment, barriers that may keep you from accomplishing your goals and develop strategies to overcome these barriers. Available for Pennsylvania LPC Supervision and ATR-BC.
Conveniently located in East Stroudsburg. Focus of my practice is assisting clients, ages 15 to 65+, in coping with problems in their daily lives and dealing with inner conflicts which may hinder personal satisfaction and functioning. Together we will identify goals for treatment, barriers that may keep you from accomplishing your goals and develop strategies to overcome these barriers. Available for Pennsylvania LPC Supervision and ATR-BC.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s stress at work, challenges at home, relationship struggles, or questions about who you are and where you’re headed. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, feel heard, and start making sense of what you’re experiencing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s stress at work, challenges at home, relationship struggles, or questions about who you are and where you’re headed. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, feel heard, and start making sense of what you’re experiencing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re coping with stress, trauma, family challenges, or simply trying to find your sense of balance. You may be searching for support not only to manage day-to-day struggles, but also to better understand yourself and build lasting resilience. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you feel seen, valued, and empowered. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to help you navigate challenges, break free from limiting patterns, and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re coping with stress, trauma, family challenges, or simply trying to find your sense of balance. You may be searching for support not only to manage day-to-day struggles, but also to better understand yourself and build lasting resilience. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you feel seen, valued, and empowered. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to help you navigate challenges, break free from limiting patterns, and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
GraceLi Counseling Services (Dr. Lourna Charles)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, MSW, BS
2 Endorsed
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Let not your mind be troubled. Believe in a greater purpose, and believe in yourself. In a world filled with challenges, we often become burdened, anxious, depressed, fearful, and lose sight of our greater self. I'm Dr. Lourna Charles at GCS; our goal is to assist you in navigating the road to self-mastery. We appreciate the courage you displayed in seeking professional help. Many have endured these challenges in silence for too long; let us help you find a strategy that moves beyond merely surviving to ultimate freedom. We strive to propel individuals, couples, families & veterans toward a life filled with inspiration and vision.
Let not your mind be troubled. Believe in a greater purpose, and believe in yourself. In a world filled with challenges, we often become burdened, anxious, depressed, fearful, and lose sight of our greater self. I'm Dr. Lourna Charles at GCS; our goal is to assist you in navigating the road to self-mastery. We appreciate the courage you displayed in seeking professional help. Many have endured these challenges in silence for too long; let us help you find a strategy that moves beyond merely surviving to ultimate freedom. We strive to propel individuals, couples, families & veterans toward a life filled with inspiration and vision.
Look no further for a therapist. With over 35 years of both inpatient & outpatient experience, I am not that therapist who repeatedly asks,”How do you feel about that?” Instead, my goal is to proactively work with you as a team to inspire change. Through gained insight & discernment, we will identify & cleanse the toxic areas in your life that hinder you from healthy decision making & inner peace.
Look no further for a therapist. With over 35 years of both inpatient & outpatient experience, I am not that therapist who repeatedly asks,”How do you feel about that?” Instead, my goal is to proactively work with you as a team to inspire change. Through gained insight & discernment, we will identify & cleanse the toxic areas in your life that hinder you from healthy decision making & inner peace.
You don’t have it all figured out to start therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted—often functioning well on the outside while struggling internally. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, blending evidence-based techniques with a client-centered style.
Therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, explore emotions, and break unhelpful patterns.
Together, we’ll build tools that support meaningful, sustainable change in everyday life.
You don’t have it all figured out to start therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted—often functioning well on the outside while struggling internally. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical, blending evidence-based techniques with a client-centered style.
Therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, explore emotions, and break unhelpful patterns.
Together, we’ll build tools that support meaningful, sustainable change in everyday life.
Welcome! I'm Damaris, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping older adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion and hope. I believe healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I provide a warm, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental space where I enjoy getting to know your unique story, building on your strengths, and helping you develop practical skills to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work toward the goals that matter most to you.
Welcome! I'm Damaris, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping older adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion and hope. I believe healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. I provide a warm, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental space where I enjoy getting to know your unique story, building on your strengths, and helping you develop practical skills to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work toward the goals that matter most to you.
Denise is equipped to offer insight and guidance or to simply use active listening skills while you process and work through your challenges. You may let her know the type of support you need during your initial appointment.
Denise is equipped to offer insight and guidance or to simply use active listening skills while you process and work through your challenges. You may let her know the type of support you need during your initial appointment.
My perfect client would be someone who may be struggling with real life issues unique to them. I would like to help you get your mental and emotional health where you would like it to be, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Whether you are struggling with addiction, your relationship or any other life stress, we can work together on your goals. I am I have over 19 years in the field and use evidenced based and client centered treatment. I treat each individual with respect and dignity. I treat people with mood disorders, PTSD, Bipolar as well as personality disorders. I have experience in dealing with Crisis.
My perfect client would be someone who may be struggling with real life issues unique to them. I would like to help you get your mental and emotional health where you would like it to be, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Whether you are struggling with addiction, your relationship or any other life stress, we can work together on your goals. I am I have over 19 years in the field and use evidenced based and client centered treatment. I treat each individual with respect and dignity. I treat people with mood disorders, PTSD, Bipolar as well as personality disorders. I have experience in dealing with Crisis.
Everyone experiences challenges in life which can be difficult to navigate; leaving one feeling anxious, depressed or simply unable to cope. Feeling heard, understood and respected is essential to overcoming these life changes and obstacles. I provide counseling services that couple a supportive client-counselor relationship with strength and evidence-based treatments in order to reach your goals. Sometimes ones’ challenges involve those closest to us; in these situations I will provide counseling for family relationships that is geared at improving communication and increasing family unity.
Everyone experiences challenges in life which can be difficult to navigate; leaving one feeling anxious, depressed or simply unable to cope. Feeling heard, understood and respected is essential to overcoming these life changes and obstacles. I provide counseling services that couple a supportive client-counselor relationship with strength and evidence-based treatments in order to reach your goals. Sometimes ones’ challenges involve those closest to us; in these situations I will provide counseling for family relationships that is geared at improving communication and increasing family unity.
I enjoy forming a strong alliance with my clients and encourage them to recognize their strength and resiliency. Everyone has the capacity to heal and make positive change. Therapy helps us find the necessary tools and practices, and gives us the encouragement, validation, and guidance needed to achieve our goals. My ideal client is someone who understands what it's like to struggle and wants to heal and take steps for change. I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, etc.
I enjoy forming a strong alliance with my clients and encourage them to recognize their strength and resiliency. Everyone has the capacity to heal and make positive change. Therapy helps us find the necessary tools and practices, and gives us the encouragement, validation, and guidance needed to achieve our goals. My ideal client is someone who understands what it's like to struggle and wants to heal and take steps for change. I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, etc.
Heather M. Sportelli,
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
2 Endorsed
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Waitlist for new clients
The list of topics I work with is nearly all encompassing. We are all human, and on that level, I'm able to relate to the emotional aspect of your human experience and support your journey. My primary focus with any client is to build rapport. This means taking the time to understand your past challenges, your present circumstances, and future endeavors. Some of the most important aspects of therapy are to be heard, to be understood, and to have a supportive space to speak without fear of judgement.
The list of topics I work with is nearly all encompassing. We are all human, and on that level, I'm able to relate to the emotional aspect of your human experience and support your journey. My primary focus with any client is to build rapport. This means taking the time to understand your past challenges, your present circumstances, and future endeavors. Some of the most important aspects of therapy are to be heard, to be understood, and to have a supportive space to speak without fear of judgement.
Samantha Leigh Irizarry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
It is my passion to work with clients who are dedicated to change and managing their mental health in a collaborative environment where their goals are the primary focus. Encouragement, empowerment, and trust are important to me when working with clients. I believe that all people have the strength within themselves to address their concerns in an environment that encourages self-determination. I am interested in helping you, help yourself.
It is my passion to work with clients who are dedicated to change and managing their mental health in a collaborative environment where their goals are the primary focus. Encouragement, empowerment, and trust are important to me when working with clients. I believe that all people have the strength within themselves to address their concerns in an environment that encourages self-determination. I am interested in helping you, help yourself.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me… but something is. - I hear that a lot, and I’m good at helping people turn that confusion into clarity. I work with adults who feel emotionally stuck, intensely reactive, chronically dissatisfied, or like they keep sabotaging progress. Maybe your mood flips fast, your thoughts spiral, you feel empty or disconnected, or you’re exhausted from trying to hold it together. Maybe you’ve collected labels over the years and none of them fully fit. My style is direct, curious, and assessment-informed. I like patterns. I like nuance. I like figuring out what’s driving the behavior underneath the behavior.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me… but something is. - I hear that a lot, and I’m good at helping people turn that confusion into clarity. I work with adults who feel emotionally stuck, intensely reactive, chronically dissatisfied, or like they keep sabotaging progress. Maybe your mood flips fast, your thoughts spiral, you feel empty or disconnected, or you’re exhausted from trying to hold it together. Maybe you’ve collected labels over the years and none of them fully fit. My style is direct, curious, and assessment-informed. I like patterns. I like nuance. I like figuring out what’s driving the behavior underneath the behavior.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
Water Gap Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, CCTP-II, LPC
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. As your therapist I will strive to have your therapeutic journey feel respectful, safe, and collaborative. I specialize in couples counseling and adolescent issues, however additional areas of skill include those struggling with loneliness, introversion, those seeking meaningful relationships, and with men’s issues. I collaborate best with clients that are motivated to work on making healthy changes in their lives.
I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. As your therapist I will strive to have your therapeutic journey feel respectful, safe, and collaborative. I specialize in couples counseling and adolescent issues, however additional areas of skill include those struggling with loneliness, introversion, those seeking meaningful relationships, and with men’s issues. I collaborate best with clients that are motivated to work on making healthy changes in their lives.
My name is Heather and I have worked in the mental health field for 8+ years. I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, relationship/family challenges, substance use, communication, and boundary setting. I believe therapy can be helpful for anyone because sometimes it's simply nice to have someone to listen-without judgement-as you work through life's obstacles. So if you would like someone in your corner, regardless of the situation, I am here to help.
My name is Heather and I have worked in the mental health field for 8+ years. I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, relationship/family challenges, substance use, communication, and boundary setting. I believe therapy can be helpful for anyone because sometimes it's simply nice to have someone to listen-without judgement-as you work through life's obstacles. So if you would like someone in your corner, regardless of the situation, I am here to help.
Hi, I’m Pam. I work with capable, caring individuals and couples who are used to being the strong one—holding things together, thinking things through, and putting others first—while quietly feeling worn down inside. Therapy with me offers a steady, grounded space to set that weight down, understand your emotional world more clearly, and build balance that actually feels sustainable.
Hi, I’m Pam. I work with capable, caring individuals and couples who are used to being the strong one—holding things together, thinking things through, and putting others first—while quietly feeling worn down inside. Therapy with me offers a steady, grounded space to set that weight down, understand your emotional world more clearly, and build balance that actually feels sustainable.
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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.