Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Lago Vista, TX
I help teens, adults and seniors learn to manage depression, mood issues, anxiety, stress, addiction, life transitions, behavior issue and trauma in order to avoid crisis situations and better manage their lives.
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
I help teens, adults and seniors learn to manage depression, mood issues, anxiety, stress, addiction, life transitions, behavior issue and trauma in order to avoid crisis situations and better manage their lives.
My ideal client would be where you find yourself trying to hold it together, and you may not look for help until a situation has gotten worse and its almost a crisis. That situation will significantly affect your life, and you will hit a breaking point. This might be self-esteem, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, codependency, grief, health issues, or just feeling stuck. It's hard to ask for help but here you are, and what you thought might work is not working any more. You would find yourself in my office feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused but feeling like you had taken the first step to finding HOPE.
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
My role as a Psychotherapist, is to be a guide of encouraging, supporting people to learn ways to cope and grow. I am frequently a medium to help others to learn how and when to be flexible in living a more stress free and harmonious life.
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
Dr. Michael Farjellah is a decorated combat veteran, retired Army officer, Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and clinical psychologist with over 20 years in the field. He goes after the heart to battle emotional and stress management (anger, anxiety, depression), spiritual conflicts, relationship issues, sleep problems, addiction, and many other mental/physical/spiritual health areas.
"No matter how hard your circumstances are, never quit or give up! Please call, text, or email. Let's get down into the struggle, and find ways to change, accept, forgive, and move on toward the light and out of the pain."
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For the past 15 years, my practice has migrated more to working with older persons, now that I am one!
Psychological testing and neuropsychological evaluation were a primary focus for much of my career. As I have matured, I find greater satisfaction in providing counseling and psychotherapy to persons in life stage transition . My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the individual client and their goals utilizing traditional and non-traditional methods.
For the past 15 years, my practice has migrated more to working with older persons, now that I am one!
Psychological testing and neuropsychological evaluation were a primary focus for much of my career. As I have matured, I find greater satisfaction in providing counseling and psychotherapy to persons in life stage transition . My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the individual client and their goals utilizing traditional and non-traditional methods.
I research and write about the psychological and spiritual development of aging women and work almost exclusively with older women (50+).
I studied at the University of Chicago (MA, religious studies), the University of Texas Austin (BA, literature and philosophy), and received my clinical training in mental health from the University of North Texas (MS, counseling). I am EMDR trained. I regularly participate in advanced study programs in Jungian psychoanalysis.
I research and write about the psychological and spiritual development of aging women and work almost exclusively with older women (50+).
I studied at the University of Chicago (MA, religious studies), the University of Texas Austin (BA, literature and philosophy), and received my clinical training in mental health from the University of North Texas (MS, counseling). I am EMDR trained. I regularly participate in advanced study programs in Jungian psychoanalysis.
I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community.
My specialty in counseling consists of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, spirituality; bereavement; grief and loss, isolation, loneliness; career counseling, alcohol/drug addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders; anger management; motivational interviewing; physical/medical related issues, and other life challenges.
I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community.
My specialty in counseling consists of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, spirituality; bereavement; grief and loss, isolation, loneliness; career counseling, alcohol/drug addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders; anger management; motivational interviewing; physical/medical related issues, and other life challenges.
I have a lot of experience working with children/teens and seniors.
After years as a professional comedian and actor, I witnessed firsthand the critical importance of mental health and how often it is overlooked. I am passionate about helping others prioritize their well-being, and I believe therapy is a powerful tool for self-care and personal growth.
Specializing in working with children, teens, and adults, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support—incorporating humor when appropriate. I am licensed in both Texas and Minnesota, dedicated to guiding clients through life’s challenges with expertise and care.
I have a lot of experience working with children/teens and seniors.
After years as a professional comedian and actor, I witnessed firsthand the critical importance of mental health and how often it is overlooked. I am passionate about helping others prioritize their well-being, and I believe therapy is a powerful tool for self-care and personal growth.
Specializing in working with children, teens, and adults, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support—incorporating humor when appropriate. I am licensed in both Texas and Minnesota, dedicated to guiding clients through life’s challenges with expertise and care.
I have two specialties: women with weight struggles, and dementia caregivers.
I help women who struggle with weight issues and chronic dieting, to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food, without focusing on weight loss. I work best with women who want to stop dieting and focus on health and well-being rather than the number on the scale. I also have years of experience with seniors and supporting dementia caregivers.
I have two specialties: women with weight struggles, and dementia caregivers.
I help women who struggle with weight issues and chronic dieting, to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food, without focusing on weight loss. I work best with women who want to stop dieting and focus on health and well-being rather than the number on the scale. I also have years of experience with seniors and supporting dementia caregivers.
I try to help people meet challenges which occur at different stages of life, such as making career and relationship decisions in early adulthood and dealing with accelerated change and loss in our older years.
I am a clinical psychologist, in private practice over 20 years. My educational background includes a doctoral degree from the highly esteemed program in humanistic psychology at Georgia State University, study at the City College of New York and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. I like to work with all kinds of people with many types of issues. Among my areas of interest are depression, fear and anxiety, learning to lower stress, couples' problems, parenting, improving family relationships, and gay and lesbian concerns.
I try to help people meet challenges which occur at different stages of life, such as making career and relationship decisions in early adulthood and dealing with accelerated change and loss in our older years.
I am a clinical psychologist, in private practice over 20 years. My educational background includes a doctoral degree from the highly esteemed program in humanistic psychology at Georgia State University, study at the City College of New York and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. I like to work with all kinds of people with many types of issues. Among my areas of interest are depression, fear and anxiety, learning to lower stress, couples' problems, parenting, improving family relationships, and gay and lesbian concerns.
I work with adults and older adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress.
I have excelled in my practice because I am passionate about helping my patients realize their own personal goals and help them begin the journey in achieving those goals. My unique cultural view and experience in the Hispanic community allows me to engage with sensitive topics with more cultural context.
I work with adults and older adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress.
I have excelled in my practice because I am passionate about helping my patients realize their own personal goals and help them begin the journey in achieving those goals. My unique cultural view and experience in the Hispanic community allows me to engage with sensitive topics with more cultural context.
Working with multidisabled clients and the elderly have given me a great deal of experience in working with those dealing with grief and loss.
My style is interactive in helping to identify and resolve your issues. I feel that everyone has positive and negative ways of reacting to stress. I will work with you on finding healthy, creative outlets for your stress.I will help you to detach from unhealthy patterns in your relationships and your life. I believe in working with people from their strengths and starting where they are. I try to encourage my clients to improve their lives and to be happy with the choices they make.
Working with multidisabled clients and the elderly have given me a great deal of experience in working with those dealing with grief and loss.
My style is interactive in helping to identify and resolve your issues. I feel that everyone has positive and negative ways of reacting to stress. I will work with you on finding healthy, creative outlets for your stress.I will help you to detach from unhealthy patterns in your relationships and your life. I believe in working with people from their strengths and starting where they are. I try to encourage my clients to improve their lives and to be happy with the choices they make.
I work with adults 18 and older, acknowledging that therapy can be intimidating.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Emotions are complex and everyone has unique needs. You do not have to face it alone, I'm here to help. My goal is to assist clients discover their purpose, self-love, and self-worth while renewing their zeal for life. My sole desire is to see clients emotionally healthy and equipped to overcome life’s obstacles.
I work with adults 18 and older, acknowledging that therapy can be intimidating.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Emotions are complex and everyone has unique needs. You do not have to face it alone, I'm here to help. My goal is to assist clients discover their purpose, self-love, and self-worth while renewing their zeal for life. My sole desire is to see clients emotionally healthy and equipped to overcome life’s obstacles.
Over 14 years experience helping adults 20 years and older, including couples.
You’ve been feeling it for a while. This ick, this anxiety, this creeping feeling that you need a change and you need it now. On the surface, your life is ok, but underneath you feel like you are treading water, getting nowhere fast. And to be honest, you are feeling tired and starting to lose the energy to tread.
You’ve tried a little meditation here and there. You go to the gym, do the “self-care” but you seldom really feel good and content. You aren’t sure exactly what you need, if you need a counselor, a coach, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist. But, you know you need something, and you are tired of waiting to fully enjoy life.
Over 14 years experience helping adults 20 years and older, including couples.
You’ve been feeling it for a while. This ick, this anxiety, this creeping feeling that you need a change and you need it now. On the surface, your life is ok, but underneath you feel like you are treading water, getting nowhere fast. And to be honest, you are feeling tired and starting to lose the energy to tread.
You’ve tried a little meditation here and there. You go to the gym, do the “self-care” but you seldom really feel good and content. You aren’t sure exactly what you need, if you need a counselor, a coach, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist. But, you know you need something, and you are tired of waiting to fully enjoy life.
Clara O Magallanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR-T, CGE, CLYL
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Through my extensive professional experience, I’ve developed expertise in working with children, teens, adults & seniors through different stages & transitions of life.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
Through my extensive professional experience, I’ve developed expertise in working with children, teens, adults & seniors through different stages & transitions of life.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
I enjoy working with college students, adults, and older adults.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I feel it is important to recognize that every individual has a unique story, and that the events that shape our story do impact who we are and how we perceive life around us. I desire to partner with you to explore how these experiences have influenced you to find solutions and navigate challenges.
I enjoy working with college students, adults, and older adults.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I feel it is important to recognize that every individual has a unique story, and that the events that shape our story do impact who we are and how we perceive life around us. I desire to partner with you to explore how these experiences have influenced you to find solutions and navigate challenges.
I work with adults, older adults, and military/veterans in any of the PSYPACT participating states.
I’m dedicated to helping you get unstuck from difficult thoughts and feelings so you can reconnect with what matters to you and improve your overall quality of life. I use acceptance-based cognitive strategies (ACT), trauma-specific therapies, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you navigate challenges and move forward with your goals.
I work with adults, older adults, and military/veterans in any of the PSYPACT participating states.
I’m dedicated to helping you get unstuck from difficult thoughts and feelings so you can reconnect with what matters to you and improve your overall quality of life. I use acceptance-based cognitive strategies (ACT), trauma-specific therapies, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you navigate challenges and move forward with your goals.
Laurie M Freelove
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
While my practice has historically encompassed a wide range of age groups, I am now focusing on supporting young adults, adults, and seniors.
If you are prepared to embark on a transformative journey but feel uncertain about the direction to take or the initial steps to pursue, I am here to support you in discovering your path and reconnecting with your sense of joy. In my personal and professional experience, I have found that an Existential approach can be particularly effective. However, I recognize that each person's needs are unique. I employ an Integrated approach tailored to the specific needs of each individual client.
While my practice has historically encompassed a wide range of age groups, I am now focusing on supporting young adults, adults, and seniors.
If you are prepared to embark on a transformative journey but feel uncertain about the direction to take or the initial steps to pursue, I am here to support you in discovering your path and reconnecting with your sense of joy. In my personal and professional experience, I have found that an Existential approach can be particularly effective. However, I recognize that each person's needs are unique. I employ an Integrated approach tailored to the specific needs of each individual client.
I received a Grace Fellowship at the University of Texas which allowed me to gain additional training in the needs of older adults.
Currently accepting new clients in California and Texas. In addition to psychotherapy for anxiety and depression, I also provide counseling and coaching to clients managing various kinds of change in their lives. I help clients navigate challenges presented by relationships, career, and changes in their health status due to aging, illness or injury. I trained as a psychotherapist after a long career as a lawyer and enjoy helping clients focus on pragmatic goals as well as developing insight and personal growth.
I received a Grace Fellowship at the University of Texas which allowed me to gain additional training in the needs of older adults.
Currently accepting new clients in California and Texas. In addition to psychotherapy for anxiety and depression, I also provide counseling and coaching to clients managing various kinds of change in their lives. I help clients navigate challenges presented by relationships, career, and changes in their health status due to aging, illness or injury. I trained as a psychotherapist after a long career as a lawyer and enjoy helping clients focus on pragmatic goals as well as developing insight and personal growth.
Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.
Although my primary therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioral psychology, I use a variety of techniques and methods catered to the individual client's needs.
Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.
Although my primary therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioral psychology, I use a variety of techniques and methods catered to the individual client's needs.
Marvi Arredondo Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, Austin Psychotherapy, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I also work with young adults-- 18yr old and older.
Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, mid-life crisis, disappointment and stagnation are only a few of the reasons an individual seeks counseling. My therapeutic approach in working with an individual is to explore the meaning of life-altering events and to bring understanding and enduring ways to cope. I focus on strengths in the individual and work in a warm, non-judgmental way that feels safe. My role is to provide empathic listening and support while acting as a guide in removing the barriers and patterns that have developed over a lifetime.
I also work with young adults-- 18yr old and older.
Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief, mid-life crisis, disappointment and stagnation are only a few of the reasons an individual seeks counseling. My therapeutic approach in working with an individual is to explore the meaning of life-altering events and to bring understanding and enduring ways to cope. I focus on strengths in the individual and work in a warm, non-judgmental way that feels safe. My role is to provide empathic listening and support while acting as a guide in removing the barriers and patterns that have developed over a lifetime.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric 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.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients 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.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.