Therapists for Seniors in Buckingham County, VA
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I love working with couples experiencing relationship issues; veterans and individuals who need guidance managing their symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD and those struggling with addiction. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) as well as DBT certified. I want to take a moment to acknowledge your first step towards this empowering, confusing and possibly scary journey towards bettering your mental health.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I love working with couples experiencing relationship issues; veterans and individuals who need guidance managing their symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD and those struggling with addiction. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) as well as DBT certified. I want to take a moment to acknowledge your first step towards this empowering, confusing and possibly scary journey towards bettering your mental health.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.
When it comes to working with adolescents, I approach it with an appreciation that this is often the most challenging span in our lives - for adolescents and for those living with them - and this is an area where I have a great deal of experience.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.
When it comes to working with adolescents, I approach it with an appreciation that this is often the most challenging span in our lives - for adolescents and for those living with them - and this is an area where I have a great deal of experience.
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
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I see counseling as a collaborative journey. I desire to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and accepting. My primary goal is to come alongside the client and assist in managing issues that can cause one to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, a strained relationship, stress, or a major life transition, our work can provide clarity, relief, and real tools to help you move forward.
I see counseling as a collaborative journey. I desire to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and accepting. My primary goal is to come alongside the client and assist in managing issues that can cause one to feel stuck or overwhelmed. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, a strained relationship, stress, or a major life transition, our work can provide clarity, relief, and real tools to help you move forward.
Welcome. I will challenge you (with your permission), laugh with you and expect you to come with a goal and be willing to be actionable about whatever homework you decide to try. If you aren't prepared for a little challenge to your thinking, you aren't engaged in our counseling process. It's okay to be unsure, but not to believe anyone can make things better without your effort. Paying for someone to say you're right 100% of the time may feel good in the moment, but there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone.
Welcome. I will challenge you (with your permission), laugh with you and expect you to come with a goal and be willing to be actionable about whatever homework you decide to try. If you aren't prepared for a little challenge to your thinking, you aren't engaged in our counseling process. It's okay to be unsure, but not to believe anyone can make things better without your effort. Paying for someone to say you're right 100% of the time may feel good in the moment, but there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone.
You can get an appointment within seven days and not wait any longer. We believe in seeing anybody for anything. And we take almost every insurance that there is. Our counselors are excellent and we have an extremely high success rate. Call and get seen quickly without any waiting for whatever Life problem you are experiencing. Whether personal, relationship or family issues. We can help you or your loved one today so that you can enjoy life as it was meant to be enjoyed.
You can get an appointment within seven days and not wait any longer. We believe in seeing anybody for anything. And we take almost every insurance that there is. Our counselors are excellent and we have an extremely high success rate. Call and get seen quickly without any waiting for whatever Life problem you are experiencing. Whether personal, relationship or family issues. We can help you or your loved one today so that you can enjoy life as it was meant to be enjoyed.
What if life felt like more than just a series of transitions?
Whether you’re navigating the identity shifts of young adulthood or the beautiful (but exhausting) pressures of starting a family, it’s common to feel like your mental health has slipped into the background.
I provide a dedicated space to explore the big questions and the daily stressors—from relationship hurdles to financial anxiety. We won't just talk about the challenges; we’ll uncover your identity within them.
You don't have to navigate the "what now?" alone.
What if life felt like more than just a series of transitions?
Whether you’re navigating the identity shifts of young adulthood or the beautiful (but exhausting) pressures of starting a family, it’s common to feel like your mental health has slipped into the background.
I provide a dedicated space to explore the big questions and the daily stressors—from relationship hurdles to financial anxiety. We won't just talk about the challenges; we’ll uncover your identity within them.
You don't have to navigate the "what now?" alone.
Does life seem confusing or even impossible? Does it ever feel like even when you are with others you feel alone? It is brave to ask for help. With every fiber of my being, I believe you have the answers you need and you can be the expert on you. Let me help you better understand your story and help guide you out of the dark places you are stuck in and into your truth. So much of the time we are living a narrative that others have crafted, by pain rather than strength. These narratives can feel like prisons but you have the ability to heal and take back your story.
Does life seem confusing or even impossible? Does it ever feel like even when you are with others you feel alone? It is brave to ask for help. With every fiber of my being, I believe you have the answers you need and you can be the expert on you. Let me help you better understand your story and help guide you out of the dark places you are stuck in and into your truth. So much of the time we are living a narrative that others have crafted, by pain rather than strength. These narratives can feel like prisons but you have the ability to heal and take back your story.
I am a person-centered Therapist and can address your Pastoral and Christian Counseling needs. I am the Executive Dir. of Church on the Hill. I am currently a Doctor of Ministry student (Pastoral Counseling) at Liberty Univ., Lynchburg, VA.
I graduated from Wesley Seminary, Wash., D.C. in May 1994 with a M.Div. degree. I hold a B.A. degree in Bus. Mgmt. from Nat'l.-Louis, VA. I spent time in Madrid, Spain with Schiller Int'l. Univ. where I studied Spanish. I am the Author of: "The Children of God: There is Life After the Cult." Available on Amazon.
I am a person-centered Therapist and can address your Pastoral and Christian Counseling needs. I am the Executive Dir. of Church on the Hill. I am currently a Doctor of Ministry student (Pastoral Counseling) at Liberty Univ., Lynchburg, VA.
I graduated from Wesley Seminary, Wash., D.C. in May 1994 with a M.Div. degree. I hold a B.A. degree in Bus. Mgmt. from Nat'l.-Louis, VA. I spent time in Madrid, Spain with Schiller Int'l. Univ. where I studied Spanish. I am the Author of: "The Children of God: There is Life After the Cult." Available on Amazon.
Dr. Carrie Hartwell is a licensed clinician specializing in trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and individual and family adjustment following traumatic events, loss, or illness/injury. As both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hartwell's primary interests are in risk and resiliency among trauma survivors, with particular emphasis on identifying and strengthening factors which promote positive adaptation and healing. She has over 25 years of experience as a mental health practitioner in the U.S. and abroad, serving in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. For the last 20 years, Dr. Hartwell
has been in private practice in VA.
Dr. Carrie Hartwell is a licensed clinician specializing in trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and individual and family adjustment following traumatic events, loss, or illness/injury. As both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Hartwell's primary interests are in risk and resiliency among trauma survivors, with particular emphasis on identifying and strengthening factors which promote positive adaptation and healing. She has over 25 years of experience as a mental health practitioner in the U.S. and abroad, serving in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. For the last 20 years, Dr. Hartwell
has been in private practice in VA.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and navigating challenges alone can be difficult. Valerie Rorick, LMSW, is dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She works with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and navigating challenges alone can be difficult. Valerie Rorick, LMSW, is dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She works with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
On the outside, you’re the one who has it all together. But on the inside, the pressure is relentless. You hold yourself to impossibly high standards, and when you can’t meet them, the inner critic takes over. You feel like nothing is ever "good enough," and you’re constantly let down, by others, and most painfully, by yourself.
I specialize in working with women who are drowning in the "hidden" side of high achievement: perfectionism, chronic anxiety, and the weight of everyone else's expectations. Whether you are navigating the high-pressure demands of your career or the overwhelming transitions of motherhood and postpartum life,
On the outside, you’re the one who has it all together. But on the inside, the pressure is relentless. You hold yourself to impossibly high standards, and when you can’t meet them, the inner critic takes over. You feel like nothing is ever "good enough," and you’re constantly let down, by others, and most painfully, by yourself.
I specialize in working with women who are drowning in the "hidden" side of high achievement: perfectionism, chronic anxiety, and the weight of everyone else's expectations. Whether you are navigating the high-pressure demands of your career or the overwhelming transitions of motherhood and postpartum life,
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP I & II). I work with adults, adolescents, and children navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply trauma-informed, creating a safe space where healing begins with being truly seen and heard. I integrate evidence-based practices, including DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my clients.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a Certified Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP I & II). I work with adults, adolescents, and children navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply trauma-informed, creating a safe space where healing begins with being truly seen and heard. I integrate evidence-based practices, including DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my clients.
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about providing exceptional mental health services to improve your well-being! Dr. Davis takes a multiculturally sensitive approach and strives to demonstrate a person-centered approach with clients. She highly values relating in effective and meaningful ways with others. Dr. Davis aims to provide care that demonstrates ethical competence and cultural humility. She also desires to provide a space in treatment that encourages and acknowledges clients’ individual experiences.
Are you looking for support? Welcome! I would love to hear from you. I'm here to help you improve your relationship with yourself (and those around you) by truly getting to know all of you - yes, even the parts of you that scare or embarrass you. Together we can work toward a more integrated whole, where you can exist with yourself in more harmony. The results are less shame and self-criticism, more self-compassion, more manageable moods and behaviors, and less reliance on patterns that aren't working for you any longer. I also work with adult sibling pairs who are struggling with their connection and/or conflict.
Are you looking for support? Welcome! I would love to hear from you. I'm here to help you improve your relationship with yourself (and those around you) by truly getting to know all of you - yes, even the parts of you that scare or embarrass you. Together we can work toward a more integrated whole, where you can exist with yourself in more harmony. The results are less shame and self-criticism, more self-compassion, more manageable moods and behaviors, and less reliance on patterns that aren't working for you any longer. I also work with adult sibling pairs who are struggling with their connection and/or conflict.
Jennifer Tweel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAmSAT
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Waitlist for new clients
I have spent most of my life studying movement. After teaching dance, the Alexander Technique, and breathing coordination for many years, I became astutely aware of the profound relationships between emotions and our biology. My clinical social work practice is deeply rooted in exploring the nervous system and acknowledging patterns within the external systems in which one lives. If you feel stuck in your body or way of thinking, please contact me. If you experience excessive muscular tension, dissociation, or medical diagnoses such as ADHD or autoimmune disease, I believe change and healing are possible.
I have spent most of my life studying movement. After teaching dance, the Alexander Technique, and breathing coordination for many years, I became astutely aware of the profound relationships between emotions and our biology. My clinical social work practice is deeply rooted in exploring the nervous system and acknowledging patterns within the external systems in which one lives. If you feel stuck in your body or way of thinking, please contact me. If you experience excessive muscular tension, dissociation, or medical diagnoses such as ADHD or autoimmune disease, I believe change and healing are possible.
When the past still feels present, it can be hard to move forward—but healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Many come to counseling feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the effects of trauma/PTSD. Others are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions and are looking for clarity, support, and a path forward. Whether feeling stuck, burdened by past experiences, or simply ready for change, I am here to encourage you as you take meaningful steps toward healing. Together, we will identify patterns, build practical coping skills, and develop tools that foster resilience and lasting change.
When the past still feels present, it can be hard to move forward—but healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Many come to counseling feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the effects of trauma/PTSD. Others are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions and are looking for clarity, support, and a path forward. Whether feeling stuck, burdened by past experiences, or simply ready for change, I am here to encourage you as you take meaningful steps toward healing. Together, we will identify patterns, build practical coping skills, and develop tools that foster resilience and lasting change.
At Perspectives Counseling, LLC, we create a safe and supportive space to help clients navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll identify your strengths, build hope, and examine ways to overcome obstacles. We assist clients in managing anxiety and depression by identifying and examining problematic thinking tendencies. We provide evidence-based treatment and support for individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Additionally, our team assists clients through exploring past trauma, developing coping strategies, establishing boundaries, and improving communication skills.
At Perspectives Counseling, LLC, we create a safe and supportive space to help clients navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll identify your strengths, build hope, and examine ways to overcome obstacles. We assist clients in managing anxiety and depression by identifying and examining problematic thinking tendencies. We provide evidence-based treatment and support for individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Additionally, our team assists clients through exploring past trauma, developing coping strategies, establishing boundaries, and improving communication skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in a cycle of difficult emotions? Therapy can be a powerful space to explore these experiences and start moving toward meaningful change. My goal is to support you in identifying and overcoming the barriers that may be holding you back so you can achieve the goals that matter most to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in a cycle of difficult emotions? Therapy can be a powerful space to explore these experiences and start moving toward meaningful change. My goal is to support you in identifying and overcoming the barriers that may be holding you back so you can achieve the goals that matter most to you.
CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to begin therapy! Today, you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My goal is to assist you in discovering your true self and a life worth celebrating.
CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to begin therapy! Today, you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My goal is to assist you in discovering your true self and a life worth celebrating.
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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.