Elders (65+) Therapists in Luzerne County, PA
Mountaintop Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain Top, PA 18707
We’re the right fit for people who feel like they’re carrying more than they can hold—but keep showing up anyway. Our clients are caring, capable, and exhausted by anxiety, grief, disconnection, or the pressure to have it all together. Some are navigating identity, family stress, or major transitions. Others just want to feel like themselves again. Whether they’re 5 or 65, single or partnered, they want real support from people who show up. They’re not looking for surface talk—they want honesty, depth, and a therapist who genuinely cares.
We’re the right fit for people who feel like they’re carrying more than they can hold—but keep showing up anyway. Our clients are caring, capable, and exhausted by anxiety, grief, disconnection, or the pressure to have it all together. Some are navigating identity, family stress, or major transitions. Others just want to feel like themselves again. Whether they’re 5 or 65, single or partnered, they want real support from people who show up. They’re not looking for surface talk—they want honesty, depth, and a therapist who genuinely cares.
I have provided therapy to individuals from children to seniors.
I use different approaches based on individual need, such as dialectal and cognitive interventions, and skills for emotional regulation, specifically for those with cognitive challenges. I also utilize narrative techniques for empowerment and to encourage you to give meaning to your unique story. We can also work together using EMDR to process past trauma.
I have provided therapy to individuals from children to seniors.
I use different approaches based on individual need, such as dialectal and cognitive interventions, and skills for emotional regulation, specifically for those with cognitive challenges. I also utilize narrative techniques for empowerment and to encourage you to give meaning to your unique story. We can also work together using EMDR to process past trauma.
Michael James Capozzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
My clinical expertise is addiction/substance abuse treatment (both user and impacted family members) as I've worked in both inpatient & outpatient settings. I am very familiar with 12-step recovery but it is not my only tool. I can provide evaluation/assessment and potential referral to rehab if needed. My style is hands on & solution-oriented -- my goal is that you leave our sessions feeling empowered, motivated and have more coping skills to manage your life. There is no reason why you should continue to suffer or struggle; you deserve to feel better & develop confidence in yourself.
Bethany L Woznikaitis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kingston, PA 18704
I provide counseling/therapy to clients of all ages, ranging from preschool children to the elderly. My areas of specialty include: trauma, childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioral issues, grief, loss, life transitions and aging. Cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and play / art therapy are a few of the evidence-based techniques used in counseling sessions. Through my experience working in schools, community mental health agencies, foster care and adoption services, the child welfare system and personal care/nursing facilities; I have gained a vast expertise in working with individuals and families.
I provide counseling/therapy to clients of all ages, ranging from preschool children to the elderly. My areas of specialty include: trauma, childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioral issues, grief, loss, life transitions and aging. Cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and play / art therapy are a few of the evidence-based techniques used in counseling sessions. Through my experience working in schools, community mental health agencies, foster care and adoption services, the child welfare system and personal care/nursing facilities; I have gained a vast expertise in working with individuals and families.
Hope Krashnak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical focuses on working with trauma, anxiety disorders, gender exploration, identity issues, and sexuality/sexual orientation. I am a member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and utilize peer consultation to improve my skillset to best support your needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical focuses on working with trauma, anxiety disorders, gender exploration, identity issues, and sexuality/sexual orientation. I am a member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and utilize peer consultation to improve my skillset to best support your needs.
Do you feel dysregulated in your relationship? Maybe you find yourself incessantly pursuing your partner, only to find that they become more distant. Or maybe you feel frustrated that you can’t make your partner happy and you don’t see how to get back to the good feelings you once shared. Has infidelity occurred? These are common patterns and I can help. Using Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed method proven to help couples, I will deescalate the conflict and show you how to attune to each other again. Your relationship can be the source of comfort and closeness that you long for.
Do you feel dysregulated in your relationship? Maybe you find yourself incessantly pursuing your partner, only to find that they become more distant. Or maybe you feel frustrated that you can’t make your partner happy and you don’t see how to get back to the good feelings you once shared. Has infidelity occurred? These are common patterns and I can help. Using Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed method proven to help couples, I will deescalate the conflict and show you how to attune to each other again. Your relationship can be the source of comfort and closeness that you long for.
Sue Prushinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
Through the medium of teletherapy, I use multiple evidence-based methods to help those dealing with grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and school issues such as CBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I am a firm believer in using a collaborative non-judgmental approach to help clients identify and build on internal strengths to make positive life changes.
Life can be rough and its easy to get into a place where one may feel overwhelmed or stuck. Its hard to find solutions, make decisions, or find a path out and it's often helpful to talk to a genuine and supportive person that can help to untangle all the things that race through one's mind when we are in a tough spot.
Life can be rough and its easy to get into a place where one may feel overwhelmed or stuck. Its hard to find solutions, make decisions, or find a path out and it's often helpful to talk to a genuine and supportive person that can help to untangle all the things that race through one's mind when we are in a tough spot.
In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times.
In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times.
Stephanie E. Lynch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC, CRC, CVE
Verified Verified
Wyoming, PA 18644
Our roads in this life are never perfect. We will all experience bumps, roadblocks, and detours we did not plan for. Sometimes it is a life event, loss, or a new diagnosis that rattles our sense of reality.
Our roads in this life are never perfect. We will all experience bumps, roadblocks, and detours we did not plan for. Sometimes it is a life event, loss, or a new diagnosis that rattles our sense of reality.
Thaxton Wellness Center & Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forty Fort, PA 18704
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it's our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies, using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results.
You can reach us at 570-904-7363 and get to know our therapists via our website. At THWC it's our mission to create a soothing, client-focused, healing focused environment, committed and focused on you as a whole person. With over 75 years of combined experience, our skilled and compassionate therapists offer virtual and in-person individual, couple, family, and group counseling services for all ages and concerns. Supported by years of experience and training, we will work with you to develop specific, tailored strategies, using effective approaches to help you quickly achieve and sustain results.
Meet Our Elders (65+) Therapists
Tiffany McCary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to create a warm, inviting, and safe space where you feel heard and supported. I work from a person-centered approach, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs, empowering you to heal and grow at your own pace.
Shannon Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an LPC with over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents on a multitude of issues. My approach to therapy is diverse but primarily person-centered, so I strive to present an inviting, supportive and collaborative atmosphere that is unique to the individual. I am a certified trauma therapist and am trained in various trauma approaches. I also utilize a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy strategies. I would be truly honored to help you on your journey through all of life's seasons.
I'm an LPC with over a decade of experience working with adults and adolescents on a multitude of issues. My approach to therapy is diverse but primarily person-centered, so I strive to present an inviting, supportive and collaborative atmosphere that is unique to the individual. I am a certified trauma therapist and am trained in various trauma approaches. I also utilize a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy strategies. I would be truly honored to help you on your journey through all of life's seasons.
Let's invent together a way beyond your suffering or problematic repetitions. I use creative language play to release unconscious tensions manifesting as symptoms. In psychoanalysis you can elevate your agency by recognizing your own unfolding processes without the pressure to change. My attention will be focused on the linguistic and homophonous patterns of your unconscious as manifested in your speech, with the aim of distilling the suffering from your words and possibly producing a creative practice in its stead. To that end I will invite you to speak.
Let's invent together a way beyond your suffering or problematic repetitions. I use creative language play to release unconscious tensions manifesting as symptoms. In psychoanalysis you can elevate your agency by recognizing your own unfolding processes without the pressure to change. My attention will be focused on the linguistic and homophonous patterns of your unconscious as manifested in your speech, with the aim of distilling the suffering from your words and possibly producing a creative practice in its stead. To that end I will invite you to speak.
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
It is essential for the client to feel safe upon entering counseling and throughout their course of treatment. I have come to believe that treatment is about increasing one’s connection with the present, while seeking solutions, rather than being stuck in one’s past. My goal with any client is to work with them, so that they can feel part of the treatment process.
I am a compassionate therapist with experience in addictions and mental health issues. With a non-judgmental and empathetic approach, I utilize evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy (NT) to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of hard work and collaboration in therapy. By setting high expectations for clients’ treatment efforts, I foster a supportive and encouraging environment where individuals can overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life.
I am a compassionate therapist with experience in addictions and mental health issues. With a non-judgmental and empathetic approach, I utilize evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Narrative Therapy (NT) to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms and achieve their goals. I believe in the power of hard work and collaboration in therapy. By setting high expectations for clients’ treatment efforts, I foster a supportive and encouraging environment where individuals can overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life.
Kristen L. Shipsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Luzerne, PA 18709
Do you struggle with feelings that affect your relationships? Do you put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed while trying to find their place in the world. Ignoring your needs and giving too much of yourself can lead to long-term issues for the mind and body. Therapy is a perfect way to learn more about yourself and take control of your life. I specialize in working with adults who are motivated and ready to learn more about themselves. Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness or dementia? I have vast experience helping caregivers cope with life's challenges.
Do you struggle with feelings that affect your relationships? Do you put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed while trying to find their place in the world. Ignoring your needs and giving too much of yourself can lead to long-term issues for the mind and body. Therapy is a perfect way to learn more about yourself and take control of your life. I specialize in working with adults who are motivated and ready to learn more about themselves. Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness or dementia? I have vast experience helping caregivers cope with life's challenges.
Back Mountain Music Therapy, The Heyward Rooms LLC
MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, PA 18612
Back Mountain Music Therapy is a client-led, Developmental-Relationship based Therapy, that cultivates attention, self-regulation, engagement, and communication through relating in a safe, predictable environment. While simultaneously considering each individuals preferences and differences, BMMT administers an evidenced-based assessment, through musical play, which drives musical, relational experiences to aid in further developing core emotional milestones necessary for expanding higher levels of thought in order to help clients increase their abilities to relax, regulate, engage, express, communicate and relate.
Back Mountain Music Therapy is a client-led, Developmental-Relationship based Therapy, that cultivates attention, self-regulation, engagement, and communication through relating in a safe, predictable environment. While simultaneously considering each individuals preferences and differences, BMMT administers an evidenced-based assessment, through musical play, which drives musical, relational experiences to aid in further developing core emotional milestones necessary for expanding higher levels of thought in order to help clients increase their abilities to relax, regulate, engage, express, communicate and relate.
Not feeling heard? I am here to listen. I want to hear you. Feeling stuck? I am here to facilitate change. I want to help and encourage new patterns. Feeling hopeless? I am here to instill hope. I want to work with you to renew excitement about the present and future. Feeling alone? I am here to support you. I want to build up your support system. Bottom line? I'm here for you, and I want to be.
Not feeling heard? I am here to listen. I want to hear you. Feeling stuck? I am here to facilitate change. I want to help and encourage new patterns. Feeling hopeless? I am here to instill hope. I want to work with you to renew excitement about the present and future. Feeling alone? I am here to support you. I want to build up your support system. Bottom line? I'm here for you, and I want to be.
Cory Ian Shafer Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, PA 18704
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle. Kobayashi Issa
