Therapists for Seniors in Penn Hills, PA
Welcome! My name is Yvette Okeke, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive therapy experience with various populations and provide support to people battling depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma as well as interpersonal conflict. If you are uncertain about the exact nature of your emotional/mental health struggles, I will use motivational interviewing to help you identify it and find meaningful resolution.
As a Nigerian American, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, focusing more on resiliency factors than the pathology of symptoms. My goal is to build up your confidence to achieve wellness.
Welcome! My name is Yvette Okeke, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive therapy experience with various populations and provide support to people battling depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma as well as interpersonal conflict. If you are uncertain about the exact nature of your emotional/mental health struggles, I will use motivational interviewing to help you identify it and find meaningful resolution.
As a Nigerian American, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, focusing more on resiliency factors than the pathology of symptoms. My goal is to build up your confidence to achieve wellness.
Examples of areas in which I specialize include chronic work-related stress, challenges with life transitions like post-divorce adjustment, retirement, relocation, career changes,the end of a romantic relationship, and panic attacks,social anxiety and chronic worry.
I'm an experienced, licensed psychologist who helps people get "unstuck" from unhelpful behavior patterns. Whether you're facing a temporary, difficult life situation or struggling with more long-standing problems like depression or anxiety, I can help. My style is direct and active - I don't simply nod my head while you talk. I'll listen closely, we'll work together on the problem and I'll offer you supportive, non-judgmental and practical feedback that will help you to navigate through the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.
Examples of areas in which I specialize include chronic work-related stress, challenges with life transitions like post-divorce adjustment, retirement, relocation, career changes,the end of a romantic relationship, and panic attacks,social anxiety and chronic worry.
I'm an experienced, licensed psychologist who helps people get "unstuck" from unhelpful behavior patterns. Whether you're facing a temporary, difficult life situation or struggling with more long-standing problems like depression or anxiety, I can help. My style is direct and active - I don't simply nod my head while you talk. I'll listen closely, we'll work together on the problem and I'll offer you supportive, non-judgmental and practical feedback that will help you to navigate through the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.
Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness, nervousness, worry or anger? Are you having trouble in your relationships, feeling powerless or frustrated. I can help. Are you someone in early recovery who has stopped using substances, but feels their life isn't improving? I can help.
Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness, nervousness, worry or anger? Are you having trouble in your relationships, feeling powerless or frustrated. I can help. Are you someone in early recovery who has stopped using substances, but feels their life isn't improving? I can help.
This may include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to confront these challenges, but with the right support, transformation is not only possible but achievable. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Crisis Intervention and Management, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques.
This may include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to confront these challenges, but with the right support, transformation is not only possible but achievable. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Crisis Intervention and Management, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques.
Life challenges can be overwhelming and stressful. Individuals, families and couples can be effected by these issues . If you are feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from emotional or substance uses issues, experiencing family or relationship conflicts, let my years of experience working with children, adults, families and couples, assist. My approach for families and couples, is exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, providing insight and improving communication . I have worked with adults and children to develop coping skills to manage emotional issues. Therapy is client centered, strength based and the goal is to empower and reach full potential.
Life challenges can be overwhelming and stressful. Individuals, families and couples can be effected by these issues . If you are feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from emotional or substance uses issues, experiencing family or relationship conflicts, let my years of experience working with children, adults, families and couples, assist. My approach for families and couples, is exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, providing insight and improving communication . I have worked with adults and children to develop coping skills to manage emotional issues. Therapy is client centered, strength based and the goal is to empower and reach full potential.
Sanant Counseling & Wellness,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Sanant Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in supporting individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. Our practice provides a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and your healing is centered. We offer evidence-based therapy that helps you navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions with confidence and care.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health services and empowering you to embrace wholeness and growth. If you are seeking a therapist who understands and supports your journey...please, email us TODAY!
At Sanant Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in supporting individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. Our practice provides a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and your healing is centered. We offer evidence-based therapy that helps you navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions with confidence and care.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health services and empowering you to embrace wholeness and growth. If you are seeking a therapist who understands and supports your journey...please, email us TODAY!
I have been in full-time practice as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist since 1969, and practiced in both hospital and agency psychiatric settings for over 15 years, in addition to maintaining a private practice. Throughout my career, I have provided numerous national and regional training seminars and workshops for MH professionals on women's issues; the chronically mentally ill; dual-diagnosed populations; and group psychotherapy modalities, and have also published in these areas. I have an eclectic style that encourages a flexible and collaborative working partnership which reflects the needs, goals, and personal context of the individual person.
I have been in full-time practice as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist since 1969, and practiced in both hospital and agency psychiatric settings for over 15 years, in addition to maintaining a private practice. Throughout my career, I have provided numerous national and regional training seminars and workshops for MH professionals on women's issues; the chronically mentally ill; dual-diagnosed populations; and group psychotherapy modalities, and have also published in these areas. I have an eclectic style that encourages a flexible and collaborative working partnership which reflects the needs, goals, and personal context of the individual person.
Brittany Littlejohn Maxshure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She's spent much of her career working with individuals with chronic health conditions. Her empathy and expertise in both medical social work and therapy, shape her as a natural guide for people, especially in difficult moments. She has an overall focus on supporting clients as they navigate through life’s transitions and challenges; whether it be in their personal or professional lives. Brittany strongly believes that everyone has the ability to reach their full potential and she has a desire to assist them in achieving their goals.
Brittany Littlejohn Maxshure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She's spent much of her career working with individuals with chronic health conditions. Her empathy and expertise in both medical social work and therapy, shape her as a natural guide for people, especially in difficult moments. She has an overall focus on supporting clients as they navigate through life’s transitions and challenges; whether it be in their personal or professional lives. Brittany strongly believes that everyone has the ability to reach their full potential and she has a desire to assist them in achieving their goals.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Dr. Nicholson provides counseling services to those in need of hope, encouragement and support. Christian counseling, rooted in Biblical truth, is available upon request and offered when desired. My goal is to enable families, adults and adolescents to know true peace and freedom from psychological pain through the utilization of professional psychotherapy.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Dr. Nicholson provides counseling services to those in need of hope, encouragement and support. Christian counseling, rooted in Biblical truth, is available upon request and offered when desired. My goal is to enable families, adults and adolescents to know true peace and freedom from psychological pain through the utilization of professional psychotherapy.
My clients describe me as authentic and genuine with a keen understanding of the issues that they bring to session.
My clients describe me as authentic and genuine with a keen understanding of the issues that they bring to session.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, and lonely right now. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I applaud you for reaching out. I am passionate about bringing healing to those who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, life transitions, etc. I will provide a thorough assessment to aid in identifying specific concerns and will modify my therapeutic approaches to match your individualized needs.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, misunderstood, and lonely right now. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I applaud you for reaching out. I am passionate about bringing healing to those who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, personality disorders, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, life transitions, etc. I will provide a thorough assessment to aid in identifying specific concerns and will modify my therapeutic approaches to match your individualized needs.
Welcome to my page! I'm passionate first about listening well, and then secondly, guiding you through the change and transformation process. Maybe you have been struggling to feel hopeful. Or maybe you're confused about who you really are underneath the masks you wear. Perhaps you're noticing patterns in your life and you're not sure how to change. Or maybe you have experienced one too many losses and are struggling to grieve. I believe you are here because you're working up the courage to do something different. I believe you are here because you want to experience hope and healing.
Welcome to my page! I'm passionate first about listening well, and then secondly, guiding you through the change and transformation process. Maybe you have been struggling to feel hopeful. Or maybe you're confused about who you really are underneath the masks you wear. Perhaps you're noticing patterns in your life and you're not sure how to change. Or maybe you have experienced one too many losses and are struggling to grieve. I believe you are here because you're working up the courage to do something different. I believe you are here because you want to experience hope and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a history of working with children, adolescents, college students, adults and the elderly population.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or if you would like to meet with me for therapy sessions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a history of working with children, adolescents, college students, adults and the elderly population.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or if you would like to meet with me for therapy sessions.
Therapy requires we slow down long enough to look at our lives with a bit more curiosity, a lot less judgment. That is my goal in supporting you with what brings you to therapy: as a therapist and clinical manager at Calm Pittsburgh, our sessions will be a collaboration, a space to observe and reconcile the narratives we tell, read between the lines of our daily habits, and approach our unhelpful patterns with openness and flexibility.
Therapy requires we slow down long enough to look at our lives with a bit more curiosity, a lot less judgment. That is my goal in supporting you with what brings you to therapy: as a therapist and clinical manager at Calm Pittsburgh, our sessions will be a collaboration, a space to observe and reconcile the narratives we tell, read between the lines of our daily habits, and approach our unhelpful patterns with openness and flexibility.
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
I am a Pennsylvania and New York licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person is different, bringing with him or her a unique set of difficulties, backgrounds, and strengths to my office. Therefore, I like to take an eclectic approach, meaning that I tailor the treatment specifically to the individual patient's needs. There is no "one size fits all" therapy. Of course this is done collaboratively; anything that is done in therapy is at first discussed, and I never proceed unless the patient agrees with the treatment plan.
I am a Pennsylvania and New York licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person is different, bringing with him or her a unique set of difficulties, backgrounds, and strengths to my office. Therefore, I like to take an eclectic approach, meaning that I tailor the treatment specifically to the individual patient's needs. There is no "one size fits all" therapy. Of course this is done collaboratively; anything that is done in therapy is at first discussed, and I never proceed unless the patient agrees with the treatment plan.
Ellen Freise-March
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Additionally, I work with individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, educational support, geriatric, health, wellness, as well as counseling support for grief, bereavement, loss, and trauma for individuals of all ages,
The focus of my counseling is to provide support and help for individuals of all ages to discover their strengths as they work through life's challenges. My clinical experience and training enable me to provide palliative and hospice support counseling to individuals who are currently aggressively treating their life-threatening illness or those individuals who have transitioned to hospice care.
Additionally, I work with individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, educational support, geriatric, health, wellness, as well as counseling support for grief, bereavement, loss, and trauma for individuals of all ages,
The focus of my counseling is to provide support and help for individuals of all ages to discover their strengths as they work through life's challenges. My clinical experience and training enable me to provide palliative and hospice support counseling to individuals who are currently aggressively treating their life-threatening illness or those individuals who have transitioned to hospice care.
My practice is accepting new clients, however, I am not. I am the owner of Saving Sanity LLC. I am a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in the helping profession. I am trained in EMDR (trauma therapy) and specialize in couple's counseling. I have worked with many different populations and many different identifying issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma..
My practice is accepting new clients, however, I am not. I am the owner of Saving Sanity LLC. I am a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in the helping profession. I am trained in EMDR (trauma therapy) and specialize in couple's counseling. I have worked with many different populations and many different identifying issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma..
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I view people through a healthy strivings lens. This means that I look for the healthy motivations that underlie even the most unhealthy behaviors, and I always find them. We then will work with those healthy strivings to find healthier and happier ways to live.
In therapy, I will learn about you first, then help you to create goals that are important to you. I will listen to you and reflect back to you the answers that you already have inside yourself. I will support you and empower you to become the person you want to be.
I view people through a healthy strivings lens. This means that I look for the healthy motivations that underlie even the most unhealthy behaviors, and I always find them. We then will work with those healthy strivings to find healthier and happier ways to live.
In therapy, I will learn about you first, then help you to create goals that are important to you. I will listen to you and reflect back to you the answers that you already have inside yourself. I will support you and empower you to become the person you want to be.
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Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Penn Hills
- Aspinwall
- East Liberty
- Fox Chapel
- Monroeville
- Oakmont
- Plum
- Shadyside
- Squirrel Hill
- Swissvale
- Turtle Creek
- Verona
- Wilkinsburg
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.