Therapists for Seniors in Daleville, VA
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Daleville, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Daleville, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready for growth, healing, and meaningful change. They may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. Many are seeking support with managing emotions, improving relationships, rebuilding confidence, and creating a healthier balance in their lives.
My ideal clients are adults who are ready for growth, healing, and meaningful change. They may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. Many are seeking support with managing emotions, improving relationships, rebuilding confidence, and creating a healthier balance in their lives.
If you find yourself constantly questioning your reality or walking on eggshells in a relationship, you may be in an emotionally destructive relationship. I specialize in trauma, coercive control, gaslighting, and people-pleasing patterns that often develop in response to relational harm. I provide a safe space where you can rediscover your worth and begin to feel empowered. Together we develop healthier patterns and practical life skills that support healing and post-traumatic growth. With specialized training in coercive control dynamics, I will help you regain clarity, stability, personal agency, and a stronger sense of self.
If you find yourself constantly questioning your reality or walking on eggshells in a relationship, you may be in an emotionally destructive relationship. I specialize in trauma, coercive control, gaslighting, and people-pleasing patterns that often develop in response to relational harm. I provide a safe space where you can rediscover your worth and begin to feel empowered. Together we develop healthier patterns and practical life skills that support healing and post-traumatic growth. With specialized training in coercive control dynamics, I will help you regain clarity, stability, personal agency, and a stronger sense of self.
I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and that everyone has a story that makes them unique. I strive to create a warm inviting environment that enables an individual to feel safe and comfortable to share. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy. I am open-minded and will work as a partner with you through the therapy process. My focus is to help you to recognize your own strengths and to empower you to learn coping skills to manage symptoms to promote positive outcomes and a better quality of life.
I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and that everyone has a story that makes them unique. I strive to create a warm inviting environment that enables an individual to feel safe and comfortable to share. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy. I am open-minded and will work as a partner with you through the therapy process. My focus is to help you to recognize your own strengths and to empower you to learn coping skills to manage symptoms to promote positive outcomes and a better quality of life.
My path into counseling is rooted in a deep respect for service and community. Before becoming a therapist, I served in the United States Marine Corps. That experience, along with years of work in schools, healthcare, and community settings, shaped my understanding of the quiet weight many people carry. I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and life’s challenges. Many of my clients are capable and dedicated, yet feel overwhelmed or disconnected. Together, we work to restore purpose, build balance, and reconnect you with what matters most.
My path into counseling is rooted in a deep respect for service and community. Before becoming a therapist, I served in the United States Marine Corps. That experience, along with years of work in schools, healthcare, and community settings, shaped my understanding of the quiet weight many people carry. I support children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and life’s challenges. Many of my clients are capable and dedicated, yet feel overwhelmed or disconnected. Together, we work to restore purpose, build balance, and reconnect you with what matters most.
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I've been working in mental health for 15 years, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in
both Virginia and Ohio. Most of what I do centers around anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, and
PTSD — but I work with people dealing with a lot of different things, and I'm not going to tell
you your situation doesn't qualify. I see kids, teens, adults, couples, and families, so if you're
looking for someone who can work with your family across different ages, that's something I
can do.
I'm a Certified Trauma Specialist and trained in integrative mental health, which means I bring
more tools to the table than just talk therapy.
I've been working in mental health for 15 years, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in
both Virginia and Ohio. Most of what I do centers around anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, and
PTSD — but I work with people dealing with a lot of different things, and I'm not going to tell
you your situation doesn't qualify. I see kids, teens, adults, couples, and families, so if you're
looking for someone who can work with your family across different ages, that's something I
can do.
I'm a Certified Trauma Specialist and trained in integrative mental health, which means I bring
more tools to the table than just talk therapy.
I have over 30 years' experience working with individuals adjusting to major life transitions and grief issues, depression, and anxiety. I have particular interest in helping individuals adjust to the illness and death of a child, parent, sibling, friend, or other family member. I received my doctoral education in Family Studies which integrated counseling, sociology, and psychology in understanding and treating major life transitions and family changes. I am also interested in working with caregivers and individuals dealing with career concerns. I will be very pleased to offer services to you!
I have over 30 years' experience working with individuals adjusting to major life transitions and grief issues, depression, and anxiety. I have particular interest in helping individuals adjust to the illness and death of a child, parent, sibling, friend, or other family member. I received my doctoral education in Family Studies which integrated counseling, sociology, and psychology in understanding and treating major life transitions and family changes. I am also interested in working with caregivers and individuals dealing with career concerns. I will be very pleased to offer services to you!
Michelle Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing individual, group, and couples therapy to adult clients with a wide range of mental health challenges for eight years. She is passionate about helping clients to find lasting healing and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. She looks forward to supporting you on your mental health journey.
Michelle Swanson is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing individual, group, and couples therapy to adult clients with a wide range of mental health challenges for eight years. She is passionate about helping clients to find lasting healing and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing. She looks forward to supporting you on your mental health journey.
I provide Christian faith-based counseling. Working primarily with adults, I help clients overcome anxiety or depression, work through grief, process and heal from trauma, cultivate healthy relationships, and adjust to the changes and challenges that come with aging.
Carl Rogers said that the three greatest gifts a therapist can offer a client are: unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and genuineness. Being able to offer these three gifts along with evidence-based therapeutic methods is deeply fulfilling for me.
I provide Christian faith-based counseling. Working primarily with adults, I help clients overcome anxiety or depression, work through grief, process and heal from trauma, cultivate healthy relationships, and adjust to the changes and challenges that come with aging.
Carl Rogers said that the three greatest gifts a therapist can offer a client are: unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and genuineness. Being able to offer these three gifts along with evidence-based therapeutic methods is deeply fulfilling for me.
License Independent Clinical Social Worker, in Washington State (2013), California (2019) and Virginia (2020) to present. 30 years of social work experience. I can help with with Child& Family Services, drugs treatment and recovery, 12 steps and inpatient treatment from a Christian view. Family Dynamics, and high-risk relationships, with high-risk families. I worked as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), also I provided services as a VA therapist and social worker. I am certified as a YWCA, Domestic Violence, counselor. I use many modalities including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, PTSD, combat PTSD.
License Independent Clinical Social Worker, in Washington State (2013), California (2019) and Virginia (2020) to present. 30 years of social work experience. I can help with with Child& Family Services, drugs treatment and recovery, 12 steps and inpatient treatment from a Christian view. Family Dynamics, and high-risk relationships, with high-risk families. I worked as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), also I provided services as a VA therapist and social worker. I am certified as a YWCA, Domestic Violence, counselor. I use many modalities including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, PTSD, combat PTSD.
Meet Shanelle McClaine, LCSW – Your Partner in Healing and Growth I help individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the deep impact of trauma. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and U.S. Air Force veteran with over 18 years of experience, I bring warmth, professionalism, and a deep understanding of how past experiences shape our present. Clients who work with me often describe feeling seen, heard, and truly understood—sometimes for the first time.
Meet Shanelle McClaine, LCSW – Your Partner in Healing and Growth I help individuals reclaim their lives from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the deep impact of trauma. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and U.S. Air Force veteran with over 18 years of experience, I bring warmth, professionalism, and a deep understanding of how past experiences shape our present. Clients who work with me often describe feeling seen, heard, and truly understood—sometimes for the first time.
Life’s challenges can feel heavy and isolating, especially when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overwhelming stress. You may find yourself feeling stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward. Whether you’re adjusting to a major life transition, navigating parenting stress, or working through painful memories from the past, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy can be a safe and supportive space to help you reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to create lasting change.
Life’s challenges can feel heavy and isolating, especially when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overwhelming stress. You may find yourself feeling stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward. Whether you’re adjusting to a major life transition, navigating parenting stress, or working through painful memories from the past, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy can be a safe and supportive space to help you reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to create lasting change.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or exhausted from carrying your struggles on your own? Maybe you're worried you'll never feel better? I get it, and i'm here to support you. My ideal client is an individual motivated to change and to explore ways to transition to the next chapter of their life. By working together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, concrete ways to change, and how to make sure these changes stick to give you the life you want.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or exhausted from carrying your struggles on your own? Maybe you're worried you'll never feel better? I get it, and i'm here to support you. My ideal client is an individual motivated to change and to explore ways to transition to the next chapter of their life. By working together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, concrete ways to change, and how to make sure these changes stick to give you the life you want.
Are you a thoughtful, high-functioning adult who may appear ‘fine’ on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside? Many of my clients are navigating identity shifts, relationship stress, or life transitions and want to build self-trust a deeper connection with themselves.
I'm Sadie Lipman. I have over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adult clients in Virginia and Florida virtually. I would describe my therapy approach as warm, empowering, and reliable. This is therapy that is up-to-date and down-to-earth. As a therapist, I blend new‑age thinking with reliable, evidence‑based interventions.
Are you a thoughtful, high-functioning adult who may appear ‘fine’ on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside? Many of my clients are navigating identity shifts, relationship stress, or life transitions and want to build self-trust a deeper connection with themselves.
I'm Sadie Lipman. I have over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adult clients in Virginia and Florida virtually. I would describe my therapy approach as warm, empowering, and reliable. This is therapy that is up-to-date and down-to-earth. As a therapist, I blend new‑age thinking with reliable, evidence‑based interventions.
New to therapy? Or maybe you’ve been at it a while but aren’t seeing the progress you hoped for? At Big Oak Wellness, we blend science-backed therapy with mind-body healing in one space. We guide clients through life transitions like new parenthood, relationship shifts, or resurfacing childhood wounds. Our trauma-informed approach helps you reconnect with your body, your Self, and your inner resilience. We have three therapists available, with flexible evening and weekend appointments. We also offer free 15-minute virtual consultations, so you can see if we’re the right fit—because the right therapist makes all the difference.
New to therapy? Or maybe you’ve been at it a while but aren’t seeing the progress you hoped for? At Big Oak Wellness, we blend science-backed therapy with mind-body healing in one space. We guide clients through life transitions like new parenthood, relationship shifts, or resurfacing childhood wounds. Our trauma-informed approach helps you reconnect with your body, your Self, and your inner resilience. We have three therapists available, with flexible evening and weekend appointments. We also offer free 15-minute virtual consultations, so you can see if we’re the right fit—because the right therapist makes all the difference.
I believe people are capable of meaningful change, and that individuals, couples, and families can create more fulfilling lives by shifting communication and relationship patterns. My approach is warm, honest, compassionate, & gently direct. I help clients identify and replace unhelpful patterns with healthier ways of relating, using a pro-relationship, trauma-informed lens to support connection and understanding.
I’m currently accepting new clients & offer virtual sessions M–F, including daytime and evening hours. Sessions and paperwork are completed through a secure client portal. Feel free to reach out by phone, web, or email.
I believe people are capable of meaningful change, and that individuals, couples, and families can create more fulfilling lives by shifting communication and relationship patterns. My approach is warm, honest, compassionate, & gently direct. I help clients identify and replace unhelpful patterns with healthier ways of relating, using a pro-relationship, trauma-informed lens to support connection and understanding.
I’m currently accepting new clients & offer virtual sessions M–F, including daytime and evening hours. Sessions and paperwork are completed through a secure client portal. Feel free to reach out by phone, web, or email.
Tonya Farmer obtained her masters degree education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tonya has over twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families whom experience mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Tonya has training in trauma, cognitive and personality disorders, and PTSD. Tonya assist individuals to include teenagers and members of clergy. Insurance
Tonya Farmer obtained her masters degree education from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tonya has over twenty years experience working with individuals, couples, and families whom experience mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Tonya has training in trauma, cognitive and personality disorders, and PTSD. Tonya assist individuals to include teenagers and members of clergy. Insurance
I am a Supervisee in Social Work with over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I focus on supporting adults and families dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My background includes crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of my clients. I am dedicated to helping clients build resilience, achieve their goals, and uncover their inner strengths.
I am a Supervisee in Social Work with over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I focus on supporting adults and families dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My background includes crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of my clients. I am dedicated to helping clients build resilience, achieve their goals, and uncover their inner strengths.
Are you are doubting your reality, feeling confused, or feel like nothing you do is good enough? Maybe you feel stuck, unhappy with your life, or unsure what next steps to take. I help people heal from difficult relationships so they can feel whole again without sacrificing their identity. I also help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief that may be hindering their ability to move forward. I can help you to take your life back, restore your identity, and increase your confidence!
Are you are doubting your reality, feeling confused, or feel like nothing you do is good enough? Maybe you feel stuck, unhappy with your life, or unsure what next steps to take. I help people heal from difficult relationships so they can feel whole again without sacrificing their identity. I also help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief that may be hindering their ability to move forward. I can help you to take your life back, restore your identity, and increase your confidence!
Do you have concerns that you feel you can't talk to your friend or family about? Do you find yourself isolating yourself when you would usually be interacting with others? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one, have difficulty with a relationship or career goal? Are you a parent or caretaker who feels burnout? Do you find yourself turning to a substance or habit rather than facing a problem?
Find growth from your struggles, peace in self priority & empowerment in new directions through individual therapy, consultation and assessment.
Do you have concerns that you feel you can't talk to your friend or family about? Do you find yourself isolating yourself when you would usually be interacting with others? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one, have difficulty with a relationship or career goal? Are you a parent or caretaker who feels burnout? Do you find yourself turning to a substance or habit rather than facing a problem?
Find growth from your struggles, peace in self priority & empowerment in new directions through individual therapy, consultation and assessment.
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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.