Geriatric Therapists in Squirrel Hill, PA
Special populations have included people with developmental disabilities, children and adolescents at risk for out-of-home placements, people with substance abuse issues, and geriatric populations.
Our work together will resemble a running conversation. During the first session, I may ask questions about your presenting problem(s), your reason for choosing Grow Therapy, your psychotherapy expectations and goals, and your understanding of what psychotherapy can and can not provide for you.
Special populations have included people with developmental disabilities, children and adolescents at risk for out-of-home placements, people with substance abuse issues, and geriatric populations.
Our work together will resemble a running conversation. During the first session, I may ask questions about your presenting problem(s), your reason for choosing Grow Therapy, your psychotherapy expectations and goals, and your understanding of what psychotherapy can and can not provide for you.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults (preschool-age 80+). I am fortunate to have helped individuals over the past 20+ years as they strive to overcome life's challenges and access life's joys. While a variety of therapy techniques that I am trained in can be of value, clients and I select the ones that will be most helpful to them personally. I primarily see clients who are experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, divorce, school/work/family problems, ADHD, Autism, childhood issues, and trauma/stressful life events. I have advanced certification in EMDR and use trauma-focused therapy and other modes.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults (preschool-age 80+). I am fortunate to have helped individuals over the past 20+ years as they strive to overcome life's challenges and access life's joys. While a variety of therapy techniques that I am trained in can be of value, clients and I select the ones that will be most helpful to them personally. I primarily see clients who are experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, divorce, school/work/family problems, ADHD, Autism, childhood issues, and trauma/stressful life events. I have advanced certification in EMDR and use trauma-focused therapy and other modes.
Leigh Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
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I focus on helping older adults navigate aging with more ease and find meaning in life's next chapter.
Are you struggling with a loss of independence, loneliness, navigating medical challenges and seeking purpose later in life? Are you caring for a loved one while feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you a new mom and feeling disconnected from who you were before the baby? These transitions can feel uncomfortable and often bring a mix of emotions. Taking care of yourself should be priority. I believe true wellness integrates our mind, body and spirit. My goal is to support you in finding a balance and optimize your well-being, while being present with you along the way. Healing is possible.
I focus on helping older adults navigate aging with more ease and find meaning in life's next chapter.
Are you struggling with a loss of independence, loneliness, navigating medical challenges and seeking purpose later in life? Are you caring for a loved one while feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you a new mom and feeling disconnected from who you were before the baby? These transitions can feel uncomfortable and often bring a mix of emotions. Taking care of yourself should be priority. I believe true wellness integrates our mind, body and spirit. My goal is to support you in finding a balance and optimize your well-being, while being present with you along the way. Healing is possible.
Are you or someone you know seeking support with gender, sexuality, or alternative relationship dynamics? If you, your partner(s), or family are facing challenges, there’s hope for real change. In just a few sessions, you can start to feel lighter and see tangible results. As a queer and polyamorous therapist, I’m here to help you navigate these complexities and find tailored solutions that resonate with your values. You’re not alone—let’s embark on this journey together! Call now for a complimentary consultation. You’ve taken a brave step by visiting this site; now let’s take the next one together!
Are you or someone you know seeking support with gender, sexuality, or alternative relationship dynamics? If you, your partner(s), or family are facing challenges, there’s hope for real change. In just a few sessions, you can start to feel lighter and see tangible results. As a queer and polyamorous therapist, I’m here to help you navigate these complexities and find tailored solutions that resonate with your values. You’re not alone—let’s embark on this journey together! Call now for a complimentary consultation. You’ve taken a brave step by visiting this site; now let’s take the next one together!
I specialize in counseling people who are caring for loved ones (partners, older relatives, friends/neighbors, children with disabilities) to better cope with the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.
I specialize in counseling people who are caring for loved ones (partners, older relatives, friends/neighbors, children with disabilities) to better cope with the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.
I believe strongly in helping people move forward in their lives by recognizing their strengths and helping them solve their problems. I am an action oriented psychologist with both business and healthcare experience. My form of psychology is not to merely listen but identify problems and developing a plan of action. Often problems are based on transitions which are difficult for everyone. By identifying the issues, developing steps and solutions, individuals will move forward in their lives. Transitions are a difficult time for many individuals which may occur with new jobs, changes in life e.g. becoming an empty nester and/or facing retirement
I believe strongly in helping people move forward in their lives by recognizing their strengths and helping them solve their problems. I am an action oriented psychologist with both business and healthcare experience. My form of psychology is not to merely listen but identify problems and developing a plan of action. Often problems are based on transitions which are difficult for everyone. By identifying the issues, developing steps and solutions, individuals will move forward in their lives. Transitions are a difficult time for many individuals which may occur with new jobs, changes in life e.g. becoming an empty nester and/or facing retirement
Hi! I am trained in treating adults with a wide variety of concerns. I work well with those suffering from depression, ADHD, anxiety, adjustment issues, boundary concerns, self esteem issues, relationship difficulties and perfectionism/overachievement . I have special interest in treating women, young adults and the aging population. My favorite therapeutic modalities are IFS and EMDR. Feel free to reach out to learn more about how my approach can support you!
Hi! I am trained in treating adults with a wide variety of concerns. I work well with those suffering from depression, ADHD, anxiety, adjustment issues, boundary concerns, self esteem issues, relationship difficulties and perfectionism/overachievement . I have special interest in treating women, young adults and the aging population. My favorite therapeutic modalities are IFS and EMDR. Feel free to reach out to learn more about how my approach can support you!
I have been practicing Social Work for 37 years and am excited to invite you to contact me. I adhere to an approach that focuses on creating a safe and warm therapeutic environment. I enjoying supporting women who are in Mid Life and beyond. Together we will explore, navigate and identify what matters most to you.
I have been practicing Social Work for 37 years and am excited to invite you to contact me. I adhere to an approach that focuses on creating a safe and warm therapeutic environment. I enjoying supporting women who are in Mid Life and beyond. Together we will explore, navigate and identify what matters most to you.
Congratulations on taking this big step into counseling! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and need to work through some thoughts and feelings? Are you dealing with some serious mental illness that you need some assistance navigating through? Are you struggling with addiction or in recovery and want to keep up with therapy to help you keep on track? Have you recently experienced a heavy loss or still struggling with grief and loss that has happened at some point in your life? All of these life altering experiences can weigh heavily on us and I am here to help you learn coping strategies as well as create some balance.
Congratulations on taking this big step into counseling! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and need to work through some thoughts and feelings? Are you dealing with some serious mental illness that you need some assistance navigating through? Are you struggling with addiction or in recovery and want to keep up with therapy to help you keep on track? Have you recently experienced a heavy loss or still struggling with grief and loss that has happened at some point in your life? All of these life altering experiences can weigh heavily on us and I am here to help you learn coping strategies as well as create some balance.
The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated.
The impact of caring for aging family members is not always recognized, which can perpetuate grief, confusion, stigma, and loneliness for caregivers. Since 2004, I have worked with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement) and am passionate about caregiver well-being.
The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated.
The impact of caring for aging family members is not always recognized, which can perpetuate grief, confusion, stigma, and loneliness for caregivers. Since 2004, I have worked with older adults and their caregivers in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric care, hospice, palliative care, and bereavement) and am passionate about caregiver well-being.
My therapy style is informed by my desire to explore, understand, and empower my clients. I am Kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, body neutral and queer aligned. I believe therapy is political and a space where clients can be intentional about their identities. Topics that I particularly enjoy working with include gender affirming care, chronic pain, working through infidelity, aging, navigating multiple racial and cultural identities, and processing sexual trauma.
My therapy style is informed by my desire to explore, understand, and empower my clients. I am Kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, body neutral and queer aligned. I believe therapy is political and a space where clients can be intentional about their identities. Topics that I particularly enjoy working with include gender affirming care, chronic pain, working through infidelity, aging, navigating multiple racial and cultural identities, and processing sexual trauma.
I have over a decade of experience working with people as they navigate life transitions. I understand struggling and feeling overwhelmed, and believe that adding support and guidance can help alleviate life's stressors. I've worked multiple years as a therapist in a community mental health center, a partial hospitalization program, and a nursing home. I try to understand where you are starting and where you are trying to go. I believe that there is value in humor, storytelling, and understanding different perspectives.
I have over a decade of experience working with people as they navigate life transitions. I understand struggling and feeling overwhelmed, and believe that adding support and guidance can help alleviate life's stressors. I've worked multiple years as a therapist in a community mental health center, a partial hospitalization program, and a nursing home. I try to understand where you are starting and where you are trying to go. I believe that there is value in humor, storytelling, and understanding different perspectives.
I am a responsible individual with varied experience professionally and personally. I have been a university professor, high school teacher, an audit executive and now a psychotherapist. I am curious about people, cultures, other places and have interacted my whole career with diverse populations, lived in large cities, lived in Germany, in Nevada, Arizona and currently in Florida. My home is Pennsylvania. I enjoy people, being in nature, visiting museums and art galleries. I have traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, the Soviet Union, Latin America and much of the United States. I enjoy people and learning about others.
I am a responsible individual with varied experience professionally and personally. I have been a university professor, high school teacher, an audit executive and now a psychotherapist. I am curious about people, cultures, other places and have interacted my whole career with diverse populations, lived in large cities, lived in Germany, in Nevada, Arizona and currently in Florida. My home is Pennsylvania. I enjoy people, being in nature, visiting museums and art galleries. I have traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, the Soviet Union, Latin America and much of the United States. I enjoy people and learning about others.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Whether you are working with a therapist and would like diagnostic clarity or want increased self-knowledge for personal growth, psychological assessment services can help enhance self-awareness and treatment direction. Through a collaborative approach, I provide online and in-person assessment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, and conduct neuropsychological testing. I evaluate for ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, personality disorders, and executive functioning concerns.
Whether you are working with a therapist and would like diagnostic clarity or want increased self-knowledge for personal growth, psychological assessment services can help enhance self-awareness and treatment direction. Through a collaborative approach, I provide online and in-person assessment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, and conduct neuropsychological testing. I evaluate for ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, personality disorders, and executive functioning concerns.
My clients typically have a history of childhood and/or other trauma and need to learn to stabilize their troubling symptoms first. They are often looking for peace from these acute symptoms. They are tired of the constant pull of trauma on their minds, hearts, and bodies, and want to feel more in control of themselves. They want, more than anything, to put the trauma in the past. They may have trouble experiencing simple happiness. Some people have also experienced spiritual-religious abuse as part of their trauma. I am fully open to supporting them in that process.
My clients typically have a history of childhood and/or other trauma and need to learn to stabilize their troubling symptoms first. They are often looking for peace from these acute symptoms. They are tired of the constant pull of trauma on their minds, hearts, and bodies, and want to feel more in control of themselves. They want, more than anything, to put the trauma in the past. They may have trouble experiencing simple happiness. Some people have also experienced spiritual-religious abuse as part of their trauma. I am fully open to supporting them in that process.
A Journey To You LLC Professional Counseling Svcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Serves Area
Are you merely surviving—or are you ready to truly thrive?
Far too many of us are stuck in survival mode, weighed down by pain, stress, and past experiences. My name is Bethanne Fetzer, and with over 20 years of experience in human services, I’ve dedicated my life to helping people move beyond just getting by.
At A Journey to You, my compassionate team and I have created a safe, welcoming space where healing begins. Using proven, effective treatment approaches, we guide individuals toward a renewed sense of purpose, peace, and empowerment.
Are you merely surviving—or are you ready to truly thrive?
Far too many of us are stuck in survival mode, weighed down by pain, stress, and past experiences. My name is Bethanne Fetzer, and with over 20 years of experience in human services, I’ve dedicated my life to helping people move beyond just getting by.
At A Journey to You, my compassionate team and I have created a safe, welcoming space where healing begins. Using proven, effective treatment approaches, we guide individuals toward a renewed sense of purpose, peace, and empowerment.
I have experience working with adults of all ages, from college students to struggling parents to older adults.
Together, we'll focus on finding small, manageable ways to take meaningful steps forward, to not let your thoughts control you, and to clarify what matters so you have a direction to guide your decisions. Perhaps you are struggling with burnout, navigating anxiety or depression, trying to thrive with adult-diagnosed ADHD, or simply feeling "stuck."
I have experience working with adults of all ages, from college students to struggling parents to older adults.
Together, we'll focus on finding small, manageable ways to take meaningful steps forward, to not let your thoughts control you, and to clarify what matters so you have a direction to guide your decisions. Perhaps you are struggling with burnout, navigating anxiety or depression, trying to thrive with adult-diagnosed ADHD, or simply feeling "stuck."
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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.