Therapists for Seniors in Pittsburgh, PA
My aim is to form a supportive, accepting, and respectful relationship as the foundation for change. Through the development of new outlooks and skills, therapy can help us to get out of ruts, suffer less, enjoy more, and find life more satisfying.
My aim is to form a supportive, accepting, and respectful relationship as the foundation for change. Through the development of new outlooks and skills, therapy can help us to get out of ruts, suffer less, enjoy more, and find life more satisfying.
I believe what makes me unique in working with young adults and older adults is developing my connection with them by using compassion, empathy, humor, and honesty.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, residing in Pittsburgh, PA. I received my master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the years, I have enjoyed working in various professional settings; some of which include Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, School-Based Mental Health, Private Practice and Community Mental Health. I am looking forward to building a practice with Grow and providing my clients with a safe environment in order to work together.
I believe what makes me unique in working with young adults and older adults is developing my connection with them by using compassion, empathy, humor, and honesty.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, residing in Pittsburgh, PA. I received my master's degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the years, I have enjoyed working in various professional settings; some of which include Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, School-Based Mental Health, Private Practice and Community Mental Health. I am looking forward to building a practice with Grow and providing my clients with a safe environment in order to work together.
Do you struggle with self esteem, decision making, or just life in general? Are you ready to make a change? Often times our experiences can/have shape(d) who we’ve become. You may be in need of support and that’s ok. Congratulations to you for taking the first step in seeking support.
Do you struggle with self esteem, decision making, or just life in general? Are you ready to make a change? Often times our experiences can/have shape(d) who we’ve become. You may be in need of support and that’s ok. Congratulations to you for taking the first step in seeking support.
I’ve been license in the state of Pennsylvania to practice counseling. I receive my masters degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the years, I have been involved in helping men develop skills to remain non-abusive worked in substance-abuse treatment and currently enjoy collaborative care with primary care, physicians as well as private practice. During the initial session we will confirm that you are in a safe private place to express yourself comfortably. I will review safety protocol as I need to make sure you and everyone connected to you is safe.
I’ve been license in the state of Pennsylvania to practice counseling. I receive my masters degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the years, I have been involved in helping men develop skills to remain non-abusive worked in substance-abuse treatment and currently enjoy collaborative care with primary care, physicians as well as private practice. During the initial session we will confirm that you are in a safe private place to express yourself comfortably. I will review safety protocol as I need to make sure you and everyone connected to you is safe.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief? Perhaps you're dealing with sleep disorders, ADHD, shame, or the effects of gaslighting. Our ideal clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain but long to heal, grow, and reclaim their sense of purpose. Whether navigating life transitions, overcoming behavioral challenges, or addressing mental health needs, they seek clarity, peace, and meaningful change. At Purpose Builders, we provide compassionate, holistic care to help individuals, couples, and families uncover solutions, strengthen resilience, and live more fulfilling lives.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief? Perhaps you're dealing with sleep disorders, ADHD, shame, or the effects of gaslighting. Our ideal clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain but long to heal, grow, and reclaim their sense of purpose. Whether navigating life transitions, overcoming behavioral challenges, or addressing mental health needs, they seek clarity, peace, and meaningful change. At Purpose Builders, we provide compassionate, holistic care to help individuals, couples, and families uncover solutions, strengthen resilience, and live more fulfilling lives.
My ideal client is one who is open to exploring their inner identity while healing through the creative process.
My ideal client is one who is open to exploring their inner identity while healing through the creative process.
Amanda Boyle is a licensed clinician who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. Amanda integrates a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed care.
Amanda Boyle is a licensed clinician who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. Amanda integrates a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-informed care.
I feel deeply honored to walk alongside people as they navigate healing, growth, and life’s transitions. I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel safe to be yourself and explore your experiences without fear of judgment.
I feel deeply honored to walk alongside people as they navigate healing, growth, and life’s transitions. I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel safe to be yourself and explore your experiences without fear of judgment.
I help people heal from trauma and shame that can stay with them in their lives. I specialize in sexuality, self-identity, and life transitions. I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves, struggle with body shame, or are navigating questions around identity and desire. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness, I can help you reconnect with your body, process your feelings, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with clients from diverse backgrounds.
I help people heal from trauma and shame that can stay with them in their lives. I specialize in sexuality, self-identity, and life transitions. I work with people who feel disconnected from themselves, struggle with body shame, or are navigating questions around identity and desire. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness, I can help you reconnect with your body, process your feelings, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Leigh Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
6 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for Fall 2025 - Hello! I provide a warm, non judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, habits and behavior holding you back from achieving authentic happiness. I specialize in working with adults with ADHD, anxiety and with the effects of addiction. ADHD impacts all areas of your life and my goal is to help you get your life back on track, restore hope and work towards inner peace. I also have an interest in helping individuals deal with depression, and newly diagnosed illnesses specifically multiple sclerosis. Having lived on 3 continents I work with clients struggling with change and life transitions.
Waitlist for Fall 2025 - Hello! I provide a warm, non judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, habits and behavior holding you back from achieving authentic happiness. I specialize in working with adults with ADHD, anxiety and with the effects of addiction. ADHD impacts all areas of your life and my goal is to help you get your life back on track, restore hope and work towards inner peace. I also have an interest in helping individuals deal with depression, and newly diagnosed illnesses specifically multiple sclerosis. Having lived on 3 continents I work with clients struggling with change and life transitions.
I have worked in large-scale community mental health clinics, specialty hospitals, specialized treatment programs, and research institutions treating adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
I received my Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the University of California Los Angeles. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness, humanistic, and supportive approaches while holding space for my clients' individual preferences and needs.
I have worked in large-scale community mental health clinics, specialty hospitals, specialized treatment programs, and research institutions treating adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
I received my Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the University of California Los Angeles. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness, humanistic, and supportive approaches while holding space for my clients' individual preferences and needs.
Currently accepting new clients - Is anxiety taking over your life and you are not sure what to do? Do obsessive thoughts and compulsions get in the way of you living your best life? Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances? Then you are in the right place. As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Anxiety, OCD and Addiction, I partner with clients to address their issues head-on to identify their core concerns and solutions. We will create a comfortable and productive space while using effective, evidence-based treatments to meet your individual needs.
Currently accepting new clients - Is anxiety taking over your life and you are not sure what to do? Do obsessive thoughts and compulsions get in the way of you living your best life? Have you noticed yourself procrastinating, avoiding or coping by using substances? Then you are in the right place. As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Anxiety, OCD and Addiction, I partner with clients to address their issues head-on to identify their core concerns and solutions. We will create a comfortable and productive space while using effective, evidence-based treatments to meet your individual needs.
There are moments in life when we all need help and support. Reaching out can feel uncomfortable and even scary—but it is an act of courage. Counseling can support meaningful change by helping you become your best and highest self. It can offer a new direction in life, one that fosters fulfillment, contentment, and self-empowerment.
Therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your unique circumstances and needs. True healing involves the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Exploring these parts of yourself can uncover something greater than you ever imagined.
Everyone is welcome here. Please feel free to call or email.
There are moments in life when we all need help and support. Reaching out can feel uncomfortable and even scary—but it is an act of courage. Counseling can support meaningful change by helping you become your best and highest self. It can offer a new direction in life, one that fosters fulfillment, contentment, and self-empowerment.
Therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your unique circumstances and needs. True healing involves the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Exploring these parts of yourself can uncover something greater than you ever imagined.
Everyone is welcome here. Please feel free to call or email.
I am a trauma informed clinician who specializes in developmental trauma. I use NARM (neuro-affective relational model) to guide in the rediscovery of lost pieces of the self. My approach is non blaming, strength based and compassionate.
I am a trauma informed clinician who specializes in developmental trauma. I use NARM (neuro-affective relational model) to guide in the rediscovery of lost pieces of the self. My approach is non blaming, strength based and compassionate.
Something feels off—but you’re not sure why. You might seem fine on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe your relationships are strained, or anxiety and sadness are wearing you down. You don’t have to go through this alone. I help adults explore the deeper roots of emotional distress, gain insight into long-standing patterns, and create meaningful change. If you're ready to better understand yourself and build a more fulfilling life, therapy can help—and I’d be honored to support you in that process.
Something feels off—but you’re not sure why. You might seem fine on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe your relationships are strained, or anxiety and sadness are wearing you down. You don’t have to go through this alone. I help adults explore the deeper roots of emotional distress, gain insight into long-standing patterns, and create meaningful change. If you're ready to better understand yourself and build a more fulfilling life, therapy can help—and I’d be honored to support you in that process.
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms. I also provide clinical supervision for therapists seeking licensure.
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms. I also provide clinical supervision for therapists seeking licensure.
You Are Enough.
If that statement feels hard to believe right now, you're not alone. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning themselves. Regardless of your history or the path your life has taken so far, you still have the ability to shape where you go next.
Rooted in person-centered and family systems frameworks, my approach is eclectic, reflecting that therapy is never "one size-fits-all". There are many things in life we can't control. Therapy is a space where you are in charge.
You Are Enough.
If that statement feels hard to believe right now, you're not alone. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning themselves. Regardless of your history or the path your life has taken so far, you still have the ability to shape where you go next.
Rooted in person-centered and family systems frameworks, my approach is eclectic, reflecting that therapy is never "one size-fits-all". There are many things in life we can't control. Therapy is a space where you are in charge.
Change, even good change, is hard. Life events and transitions happen to all of us and sometimes we need help moving forward. Together, we will find your path toward healing and growth, based on your innate self-compassion, dignity and courage.
Change, even good change, is hard. Life events and transitions happen to all of us and sometimes we need help moving forward. Together, we will find your path toward healing and growth, based on your innate self-compassion, dignity and courage.
Are you absolutely exhausted from holding everything together? Do you long for connection but find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-blame, or fear? I'm so glad you're here. I offer a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed relationship where your defenses make sense and your story is held with care. Together we’ll untangle old attachment patterns and strengthen self-trust so you can move toward a future where you relate with clarity, confidence, and ease. My work focuses on helping you build relationships—both with yourself and others—where you feel safe, seen, and deeply supported, and where the life you want feels possible.
Are you absolutely exhausted from holding everything together? Do you long for connection but find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-blame, or fear? I'm so glad you're here. I offer a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed relationship where your defenses make sense and your story is held with care. Together we’ll untangle old attachment patterns and strengthen self-trust so you can move toward a future where you relate with clarity, confidence, and ease. My work focuses on helping you build relationships—both with yourself and others—where you feel safe, seen, and deeply supported, and where the life you want feels possible.
C.S. Lewis said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Your story is still being written, and you have the power to choose its direction. As a caring, compassionate therapist, I am here to help support you in your journey, whether you are facing addiction, trauma, or life’s challenges. I create a safe, empathetic space for you to be your authentic self and work toward healing and growth. My approach is collaborative, where we work together to achieve your goals.
C.S. Lewis said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Your story is still being written, and you have the power to choose its direction. As a caring, compassionate therapist, I am here to help support you in your journey, whether you are facing addiction, trauma, or life’s challenges. I create a safe, empathetic space for you to be your authentic self and work toward healing and growth. My approach is collaborative, where we work together to achieve your goals.
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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.