Geriatric Therapists in Wexford, PA
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.
I am very excited to have an opportunity to work with you to overcome your struggles and meet the goals that you want to achieve. My work with you and your loved ones will encompass exploring emotions, behaviors, experiences, and your needs. Over my 18 years of practice in the mental health field and doctoral level training, I have learned how to assist individuals, couples, groups, children, and families in learning essential skills to improve and grow, leading them to changes that have positively impacted their lives.
I am very excited to have an opportunity to work with you to overcome your struggles and meet the goals that you want to achieve. My work with you and your loved ones will encompass exploring emotions, behaviors, experiences, and your needs. Over my 18 years of practice in the mental health field and doctoral level training, I have learned how to assist individuals, couples, groups, children, and families in learning essential skills to improve and grow, leading them to changes that have positively impacted their lives.
My ideal client seems capable outwardly but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained inside. They often juggle caregiving, work, or major life changes while neglecting their own needs. They may feel anxious, burned out, unclear on boundaries, or disconnected from themselves and others. They’re not looking to become someone new—just to feel more grounded, clear, and connected again through supportive, meaningful therapy.
My ideal client seems capable outwardly but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained inside. They often juggle caregiving, work, or major life changes while neglecting their own needs. They may feel anxious, burned out, unclear on boundaries, or disconnected from themselves and others. They’re not looking to become someone new—just to feel more grounded, clear, and connected again through supportive, meaningful therapy.
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.
Ellie Mental Health in Wexford, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Wexford, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
You miss your old, capable self. Your days are now busy with appointments, interrupted by the side effects of your disease or treatment, and flooded with emotions. Life is sometimes difficult, but chronic illness has made your circumstances even more complicated. You're so tired of feeling lost and waiting for life to return to normal. As others dismiss your concerns with well-meaning statements of hope or offers of vague promises of help, your isolation grows. Hopelessness and fear creep in. You know you need support or guidance, but figuring out who or what will be helpful feels overwhelming. Where do you even begin?
You miss your old, capable self. Your days are now busy with appointments, interrupted by the side effects of your disease or treatment, and flooded with emotions. Life is sometimes difficult, but chronic illness has made your circumstances even more complicated. You're so tired of feeling lost and waiting for life to return to normal. As others dismiss your concerns with well-meaning statements of hope or offers of vague promises of help, your isolation grows. Hopelessness and fear creep in. You know you need support or guidance, but figuring out who or what will be helpful feels overwhelming. Where do you even begin?
I work with clients with mental health, PTSD, trauma, co-dependency, grief, family issues, gender identity, addiction and geriatric concerns
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
I work with clients with mental health, PTSD, trauma, co-dependency, grief, family issues, gender identity, addiction and geriatric concerns
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
My specialty area is providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and older adults.
Hi! My name is Valerie Ignatenko, and I am a Licensed Psychologist in the Pittsburgh, PA area. My physical office located in Wexford, PA. I am licensed in PA, NV, NY and CA, and I am able to conduct telehealth in other states with PsyPact credentialing. I have worked in the field of Psychology and Counseling since 2002, and have worked with people from various backgrounds and diagnoses during this time.
I take an integrative approach to treatment, and work to find the right style for each individual. I use methods from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, interpersonal process therapy and other related therapies.
My specialty area is providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and older adults.
Hi! My name is Valerie Ignatenko, and I am a Licensed Psychologist in the Pittsburgh, PA area. My physical office located in Wexford, PA. I am licensed in PA, NV, NY and CA, and I am able to conduct telehealth in other states with PsyPact credentialing. I have worked in the field of Psychology and Counseling since 2002, and have worked with people from various backgrounds and diagnoses during this time.
I take an integrative approach to treatment, and work to find the right style for each individual. I use methods from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, interpersonal process therapy and other related therapies.
Welcome! Do you feel yourself worried much of the time? Having low thoughts of self, lacking motivation, or feeling stuck? Are you having difficulties in relationships, decision making, and coping with day to day stressors? Seeking help is always the first step, and you made it. My name is Grant Fisher and I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor working PA wide via telehealth and in the office at Clarity Psychological Services in Wexford, PA. I'm here to aid you through compassionate counseling, and being a reliable person to walk WITH you through the trouble. I look forward to starting the journey with you.
Welcome! Do you feel yourself worried much of the time? Having low thoughts of self, lacking motivation, or feeling stuck? Are you having difficulties in relationships, decision making, and coping with day to day stressors? Seeking help is always the first step, and you made it. My name is Grant Fisher and I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor working PA wide via telehealth and in the office at Clarity Psychological Services in Wexford, PA. I'm here to aid you through compassionate counseling, and being a reliable person to walk WITH you through the trouble. I look forward to starting the journey with you.
By the time everyone else is taken care of there's nothing left for you. You're the partner, the mother, the employee, the caregiver, the one who remembers every appointment and birthday and permission slip. You say yes when you mean no. You skip lunch to finish one more task. At night you lie awake running through tomorrow's endless list. Somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually enjoy, what fills you up instead of drains you. You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix. And a quiet voice keeps asking, is this really all there is?
By the time everyone else is taken care of there's nothing left for you. You're the partner, the mother, the employee, the caregiver, the one who remembers every appointment and birthday and permission slip. You say yes when you mean no. You skip lunch to finish one more task. At night you lie awake running through tomorrow's endless list. Somewhere along the way you lost track of what you actually enjoy, what fills you up instead of drains you. You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix. And a quiet voice keeps asking, is this really all there is?
You’ve spent years being the strong one—the caretaker, the problem-solver, the one holding it all together. But the weight of it all is catching up with you. Maybe you’re tired of feeling anxious or struggling with persistent stress and burnout that’s affecting your health, relationships, and daily life. You might also feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all” perfectly, even when it comes at the expense of your own well-being. You may be navigating major life transitions—empty nest, divorce, career change, perimenopause or menopause, or adjusting to life as a new parent—and feeling completely exhausted.
You’ve spent years being the strong one—the caretaker, the problem-solver, the one holding it all together. But the weight of it all is catching up with you. Maybe you’re tired of feeling anxious or struggling with persistent stress and burnout that’s affecting your health, relationships, and daily life. You might also feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all” perfectly, even when it comes at the expense of your own well-being. You may be navigating major life transitions—empty nest, divorce, career change, perimenopause or menopause, or adjusting to life as a new parent—and feeling completely exhausted.
I help adults who are grieving and feeling stuck, whether the loss comes from the death of a loved one (including beloved pets) or a loss associated with dementia, caregiving, a new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, or life transitions.
Grief is a normal response to the loss of someone, or something, important to us. You may be surprised at what you're feeling or scared at anticipating what's to come, and you may not know what you need. It can feel overwhelming to navigate conflicting thoughts and feelings amid the uncertainty. Please know that you do not have to go through this time alone.
I help adults who are grieving and feeling stuck, whether the loss comes from the death of a loved one (including beloved pets) or a loss associated with dementia, caregiving, a new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, or life transitions.
Grief is a normal response to the loss of someone, or something, important to us. You may be surprised at what you're feeling or scared at anticipating what's to come, and you may not know what you need. It can feel overwhelming to navigate conflicting thoughts and feelings amid the uncertainty. Please know that you do not have to go through this time alone.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
Hi There! Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. Many of my clients have reached a place where they are no longer comfortable with the status quo. Perhaps the last argument with a parent was too much? Maybe childhood trauma continues to show up in your relationships? Or maybe daily life with your partner or your workplace isn't feeling quite how you'd imagined. I believe that understanding the impact of our families, trauma, and social environment is critical to our understanding of ourselves. My hope is that sessions leave you with curiosities about yourself and others, and a feeling of empowerment and possibility.
Hi There! Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. Many of my clients have reached a place where they are no longer comfortable with the status quo. Perhaps the last argument with a parent was too much? Maybe childhood trauma continues to show up in your relationships? Or maybe daily life with your partner or your workplace isn't feeling quite how you'd imagined. I believe that understanding the impact of our families, trauma, and social environment is critical to our understanding of ourselves. My hope is that sessions leave you with curiosities about yourself and others, and a feeling of empowerment and possibility.
Life during these times can be overwhelming. Multiple issues build up inside of us and can become compounded. We hold all of these stresses in our body and it is easy to feel anxious, depressed, sick and unhappy. I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease, and grief. I will help you to develop your inner strength and spirituality. We will explore your thoughts and feelings to solve your life problems and to use these skills so that you heal and thrive.
Life during these times can be overwhelming. Multiple issues build up inside of us and can become compounded. We hold all of these stresses in our body and it is easy to feel anxious, depressed, sick and unhappy. I have extensive training and experience working with stress related issues, particularly work and family overload, chronic pain and illness, aging, dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's disease, and grief. I will help you to develop your inner strength and spirituality. We will explore your thoughts and feelings to solve your life problems and to use these skills so that you heal and thrive.
Family means everything and when one member suffers the whole family suffers. Our marriages matter, our children matter, our families matter and so do you. I have been in the field of psychology since 1983. I specialize in marital, child, and adolescent therapies and issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders. Behavioral, relationship and personality variables all contribute to wellness. I offer behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic modalities to address these issues. Please call, no e-mails. Thank you.
Family means everything and when one member suffers the whole family suffers. Our marriages matter, our children matter, our families matter and so do you. I have been in the field of psychology since 1983. I specialize in marital, child, and adolescent therapies and issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders. Behavioral, relationship and personality variables all contribute to wellness. I offer behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic modalities to address these issues. Please call, no e-mails. Thank you.
Our ideal client feels stuck in cycles of addiction, gambling, trauma, or relationship strain. They may look composed on the outside but feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed inside. They’re ready for change and want to break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and find balance. Whether an individual, couple, or parent, they seek healing, stability, and hope. At Encourage-ment, we offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to be heard, find direction, and move toward lasting renewal.
Our ideal client feels stuck in cycles of addiction, gambling, trauma, or relationship strain. They may look composed on the outside but feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed inside. They’re ready for change and want to break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and find balance. Whether an individual, couple, or parent, they seek healing, stability, and hope. At Encourage-ment, we offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to be heard, find direction, and move toward lasting renewal.
Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to work toward resolving personal struggles. I offer a confidential place for counseling and support in a collaborative environment. For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in multiple behavioral health settings which have included private practice, outpatient behavioral agencies, schools, drug and alcohol centers, and in-patient units.
Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to work toward resolving personal struggles. I offer a confidential place for counseling and support in a collaborative environment. For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in multiple behavioral health settings which have included private practice, outpatient behavioral agencies, schools, drug and alcohol centers, and in-patient units.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
We are a charitable nonprofit serving individuals, couples, and families in your community. We serve neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. We are a reliable place to turn for professional support addressing everyday issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, anger, peer pressure, marriage/family problems, and parenting difficulties.
We are a charitable nonprofit serving individuals, couples, and families in your community. We serve neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. We are a reliable place to turn for professional support addressing everyday issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, anger, peer pressure, marriage/family problems, and parenting difficulties.
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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.