Therapists for Seniors in Orem, UT
My ideal clients are adults and couples who are tired of feeling stuck, whether that is in their relationship, in old patterns, or somewhere in the middle of a life that no longer feels like their own. They come in carrying anxiety, disconnection, or a transition that's knocked them off course.
In our work together, I create a warm, collaborative space where we can get curious about what's driving the pain. Drawing from Restoration Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, we look honestly at how love and trust have shaped you, and where they may have quietly broken down and then rebuild from there.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who are tired of feeling stuck, whether that is in their relationship, in old patterns, or somewhere in the middle of a life that no longer feels like their own. They come in carrying anxiety, disconnection, or a transition that's knocked them off course.
In our work together, I create a warm, collaborative space where we can get curious about what's driving the pain. Drawing from Restoration Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, we look honestly at how love and trust have shaped you, and where they may have quietly broken down and then rebuild from there.
Hello! My name is Jessica Castro and I am passionate about helping others find joy, hope, and fulfillment in their lives. As a counselor I want to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, exploring their thoughts and feelings, and working towards positive change.
Hello! My name is Jessica Castro and I am passionate about helping others find joy, hope, and fulfillment in their lives. As a counselor I want to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, exploring their thoughts and feelings, and working towards positive change.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed in their bodies — especially those navigating chronic illness, burnout, or trauma. Many of my clients feel exhausted in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix, or like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
If you’ve been trying to push through, keep up, or make sense of what’s happening internally, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and begin responding to your body with more clarity and care.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed in their bodies — especially those navigating chronic illness, burnout, or trauma. Many of my clients feel exhausted in ways that rest alone doesn’t fix, or like their body isn’t responding the way it used to.
If you’ve been trying to push through, keep up, or make sense of what’s happening internally, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, understand your patterns, and begin responding to your body with more clarity and care.
I work most comfortably with adolescents (12+), young adults, middle-aged, and older adults.
Navigating life as a teen, college student, or adult can come with waves of anxiety, depression, disconnection, and self-doubt. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward—especially if you're dealing with trauma, identity concerns, or big life transitions. My goal is to offer a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported as you sort through it all.
I work most comfortably with adolescents (12+), young adults, middle-aged, and older adults.
Navigating life as a teen, college student, or adult can come with waves of anxiety, depression, disconnection, and self-doubt. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward—especially if you're dealing with trauma, identity concerns, or big life transitions. My goal is to offer a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported as you sort through it all.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
My journey to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by personal experiences with loss, including the passing of my wife, son, and mother to cancer. These profound losses drew me to specialize in areas like grief, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Over my 17 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked in various settings, supporting both adolescents and adults. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing personalized care. I use techniques like CBT, DBT, and experiential therapy to help clients navigate their healing journeys. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal.
Welcome to your therapy journey! I get that it's scary, vulnerable, overwhelming, etc. to pick a therapist. My style of therapy is very positive and very skills based. I want to give my clients some skills, some positivity, a safe landing space to work through their thoughts and emotions, and then get them out the door and living their best life. I give resources and homework between sessions and collaboratively work with my clients to set and meet their goals. I want my clients to feel empowered and much of my focus is on building empowerment.
Welcome to your therapy journey! I get that it's scary, vulnerable, overwhelming, etc. to pick a therapist. My style of therapy is very positive and very skills based. I want to give my clients some skills, some positivity, a safe landing space to work through their thoughts and emotions, and then get them out the door and living their best life. I give resources and homework between sessions and collaboratively work with my clients to set and meet their goals. I want my clients to feel empowered and much of my focus is on building empowerment.
As a first-generation Asian immigrant to the U.S. and an ex-Mormon, I understand the difficulty of blending cultures, values, and faith transitions. It is important to me to help you feel heard without judgment, shame, or guilt, and give you a sense of belonging. My goal as a therapist is to help you gain new perspectives and confidence to take on any challenges in your life. I want to help you expand your emotional tolerance, walk with you through your grief and fears, and assist you in life transitions
As a first-generation Asian immigrant to the U.S. and an ex-Mormon, I understand the difficulty of blending cultures, values, and faith transitions. It is important to me to help you feel heard without judgment, shame, or guilt, and give you a sense of belonging. My goal as a therapist is to help you gain new perspectives and confidence to take on any challenges in your life. I want to help you expand your emotional tolerance, walk with you through your grief and fears, and assist you in life transitions
Accepting clients who are ready to grow and be challenged! Whether it be issues that arise in a marriage, the fallout from a divorce, or the ongoing role trauma plays in relationships, I am here to help you process it all, so you can attain the healing you desire and give your close relationships the attention they deserve. As a therapist, I understand the importance and value in having a safe place and person to disclose, discuss, and process our life stressors and experiences with. Lasting healing is possible.
Accepting clients who are ready to grow and be challenged! Whether it be issues that arise in a marriage, the fallout from a divorce, or the ongoing role trauma plays in relationships, I am here to help you process it all, so you can attain the healing you desire and give your close relationships the attention they deserve. As a therapist, I understand the importance and value in having a safe place and person to disclose, discuss, and process our life stressors and experiences with. Lasting healing is possible.
Are you feeling stuck? Life can bring challenges that feel overwhelming; whether it’s anxiety, OCD, trauma, or sexual abuse. I work with individuals, couples, and families to create a safe, compassionate space for healing and growth. My goal is to help you feel supported as you navigate difficult experiences, strengthen your relationships, and reconnect with hope and confidence.
Are you feeling stuck? Life can bring challenges that feel overwhelming; whether it’s anxiety, OCD, trauma, or sexual abuse. I work with individuals, couples, and families to create a safe, compassionate space for healing and growth. My goal is to help you feel supported as you navigate difficult experiences, strengthen your relationships, and reconnect with hope and confidence.
Let’s be honest: life isn’t always as “balanced” as Instagram makes it look. Whether you’re juggling work, family, friendships, or just trying to figure out where you fit into the mix, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where I come in. I am committed to helping individuals untangle the noise, get clear on what matters most, and build healthier, happier relationships—with others and with themselves. You don’t have to do it alone—and honestly, you’re not meant to.
Let’s be honest: life isn’t always as “balanced” as Instagram makes it look. Whether you’re juggling work, family, friendships, or just trying to figure out where you fit into the mix, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where I come in. I am committed to helping individuals untangle the noise, get clear on what matters most, and build healthier, happier relationships—with others and with themselves. You don’t have to do it alone—and honestly, you’re not meant to.
I like working with individuals, couples, and families that want to improve their life and be happier. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children ages 4 and older (verbal) with play therapy.
I like working with individuals, couples, and families that want to improve their life and be happier. I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children ages 4 and older (verbal) with play therapy.
My approach to therapy is one that centers you and your unique experience, as well as the goals and concerns that you are coming to therapy to address. It is my belief that counseling is for everyone and that it is my job as a counselor to adjust my approach to each person’s unique and individual needs. I have experience working with Mormon faith crises/transitions/expansions, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, anxiety, depression, women’s empowerment, grief and bereavement, as well as life transitions and overall adult growth and development.
My approach to therapy is one that centers you and your unique experience, as well as the goals and concerns that you are coming to therapy to address. It is my belief that counseling is for everyone and that it is my job as a counselor to adjust my approach to each person’s unique and individual needs. I have experience working with Mormon faith crises/transitions/expansions, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, anxiety, depression, women’s empowerment, grief and bereavement, as well as life transitions and overall adult growth and development.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self-esteem challenges, and the unique dynamics within neurodiverse families. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support clients in building stronger, more secure relationships with themselves and with others, so that connection becomes a source of comfort, trust, and resilience rather than confusion or distress.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self-esteem challenges, and the unique dynamics within neurodiverse families. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support clients in building stronger, more secure relationships with themselves and with others, so that connection becomes a source of comfort, trust, and resilience rather than confusion or distress.
You laughed at the right moment. You answered the email. You held it together through the meeting and the dinner and the goodnight. Then you sat in the car alone and felt the inside of you start to roar. The looping thoughts. The replay of a comment from three weeks ago. The wave of reaction you didn't see coming, aimed at someone who didn't deserve it. You tell yourself you should be past this by now. You tell yourself you'll handle it better tomorrow. And still, the same memories surface. The same flare. The same quiet detachment from the version of yourself you actually want to be.
You laughed at the right moment. You answered the email. You held it together through the meeting and the dinner and the goodnight. Then you sat in the car alone and felt the inside of you start to roar. The looping thoughts. The replay of a comment from three weeks ago. The wave of reaction you didn't see coming, aimed at someone who didn't deserve it. You tell yourself you should be past this by now. You tell yourself you'll handle it better tomorrow. And still, the same memories surface. The same flare. The same quiet detachment from the version of yourself you actually want to be.
I work with adults with anxiety, addictions, and trauma. I can provide practical and helpful tools to help you break the cycle of emotions and behavior that are causing pain and suffering in your life. Once you have the emotion regulation skills in place, we can address and start to heal your trauma. My masters degrees in addictions counseling and social work provide an integrated knowledge base to tailor treatment approaches in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field.
I work with adults with anxiety, addictions, and trauma. I can provide practical and helpful tools to help you break the cycle of emotions and behavior that are causing pain and suffering in your life. Once you have the emotion regulation skills in place, we can address and start to heal your trauma. My masters degrees in addictions counseling and social work provide an integrated knowledge base to tailor treatment approaches in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field.
In life, difficult situations occur. These experiences can make us anxious, question ourselves and our self-worth, and affect our ability to connect with others and plan for the future we desire. Through EMDR, ART, and a mix of other empirically based modalities, it is possible to heal from past trauma, feel more empowered, and increase life satisfaction generally. I have been in the field for twenty years and a therapist for sixteen years. I have also been an administrator, supervisor, and trainer for therapists. During that time, I have come to appreciate how change is possible in our lives and in our relationships with others.
In life, difficult situations occur. These experiences can make us anxious, question ourselves and our self-worth, and affect our ability to connect with others and plan for the future we desire. Through EMDR, ART, and a mix of other empirically based modalities, it is possible to heal from past trauma, feel more empowered, and increase life satisfaction generally. I have been in the field for twenty years and a therapist for sixteen years. I have also been an administrator, supervisor, and trainer for therapists. During that time, I have come to appreciate how change is possible in our lives and in our relationships with others.
I am an online only therapist offering sessions from the comfort of your own home! I am deeply passionate about assisting both individuals and couples with overcoming life's challenges and achieving their goals. I know people come to therapy for many different reasons and I prioritize tailoring my approach to meet the needs of my clients. I believe our past experiences inform our current challenges so I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to heal from both past and present pain.
I am an online only therapist offering sessions from the comfort of your own home! I am deeply passionate about assisting both individuals and couples with overcoming life's challenges and achieving their goals. I know people come to therapy for many different reasons and I prioritize tailoring my approach to meet the needs of my clients. I believe our past experiences inform our current challenges so I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to heal from both past and present pain.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
Would you like to be a better version of yourself? My goal is to help clients understand negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, build self-awareness, and gain tools to identify triggers. Whether you are battling anxiety that feels overwhelming, healing from past trauma, or dealing with the stress from relationships, parenting, or life transitions. Together, we can develop tools to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. Additionally, I enjoy working with couples on communication skills training as well as with children, adolescents, and families. If this resonates, you should schedule a free consultation.
Would you like to be a better version of yourself? My goal is to help clients understand negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, build self-awareness, and gain tools to identify triggers. Whether you are battling anxiety that feels overwhelming, healing from past trauma, or dealing with the stress from relationships, parenting, or life transitions. Together, we can develop tools to help you feel more balanced, confident, and in control. Additionally, I enjoy working with couples on communication skills training as well as with children, adolescents, and families. If this resonates, you should schedule a free consultation.
Voted Best of Utah Valley, we are passionate about healing and teaching the skills that will assist individuals in sustaining changes over time. We have worked successfully with kids, teens and adults struggling with a variety of problems including ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, pornography addiction, tantrums, trauma as well as individuals desiring to increase their energy levels, achieve peak performance, and missionary transitions.
Voted Best of Utah Valley, we are passionate about healing and teaching the skills that will assist individuals in sustaining changes over time. We have worked successfully with kids, teens and adults struggling with a variety of problems including ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, pornography addiction, tantrums, trauma as well as individuals desiring to increase their energy levels, achieve peak performance, and missionary transitions.
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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.