Therapists for Seniors in Glen Allen, VA
Are you looking for a space to sort through your thoughts, feelings and challenges so that you can make progress on your goals and focus on creating a life with more joy? Moving forward with your relationships, goals and dreams is often more successful if you have an empathic, seasoned therapist dedicated to understanding you and walking with you to find healthy ways to conquer barriers to happiness and contentment for you.
I have been working with adults like you for twenty years and have enjoyed watching my clients gain deep personal insight, heal from trauma, and achieve a level of peace and contentment they deserved all along.
Are you looking for a space to sort through your thoughts, feelings and challenges so that you can make progress on your goals and focus on creating a life with more joy? Moving forward with your relationships, goals and dreams is often more successful if you have an empathic, seasoned therapist dedicated to understanding you and walking with you to find healthy ways to conquer barriers to happiness and contentment for you.
I have been working with adults like you for twenty years and have enjoyed watching my clients gain deep personal insight, heal from trauma, and achieve a level of peace and contentment they deserved all along.
Ages 13+ on a variety of challenges including, but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, school behaviors, relationship issues, substance use struggles, disordered eating, and stressors around coming of age.
Ages 13+ on a variety of challenges including, but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ issues, school behaviors, relationship issues, substance use struggles, disordered eating, and stressors around coming of age.
The journey of healing begins with that moment of understanding that you, your child, or your family are ready to find a new way to live. Whether the struggle is living with trauma, neurodivergence, behaviors that create chaos, family or relationship conflict, managing "big" feelings and emotions, or are questioning if you can feel anything at all, therapy is an opportunity to uncover the source, recover from the pain, and discover who you (or your child, family or partner) are and meant to be.
The journey of healing begins with that moment of understanding that you, your child, or your family are ready to find a new way to live. Whether the struggle is living with trauma, neurodivergence, behaviors that create chaos, family or relationship conflict, managing "big" feelings and emotions, or are questioning if you can feel anything at all, therapy is an opportunity to uncover the source, recover from the pain, and discover who you (or your child, family or partner) are and meant to be.
Imagine a therapist who truly cares about your growth. At Lifebulb, our licensed and highly trained clinicians are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. We provide therapy in person or through telehealth, giving you care that works for your life.
Imagine a therapist who truly cares about your growth. At Lifebulb, our licensed and highly trained clinicians are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. We provide therapy in person or through telehealth, giving you care that works for your life.
My goal as a therapist is to help empower my clients to build fulfilling and meaningful lives that are in line with their values; for some clients that might mean getting support in exploring what a meaningful life means to them. Others may already have specific goals in mind and are looking for support in the form of skills and tools to get there. There is no one “right way” to be a healthy, fulfilled person. I am especially passionate about working with polyamorous, queer, and neurodivergent adults, and I strive to provide affirming and culturally humble care to all my clients.
My goal as a therapist is to help empower my clients to build fulfilling and meaningful lives that are in line with their values; for some clients that might mean getting support in exploring what a meaningful life means to them. Others may already have specific goals in mind and are looking for support in the form of skills and tools to get there. There is no one “right way” to be a healthy, fulfilled person. I am especially passionate about working with polyamorous, queer, and neurodivergent adults, and I strive to provide affirming and culturally humble care to all my clients.
Q "No matter how slow, how small, or how wobbly, forward is forward and every step counts."
I love this saying. Life, relationships, careers can all feel overwhelming at times and it's easy to start believing that change is impossible or just too hard. It doesn't have to be that way and slow starts (like calling for an appointment) can be that first step. I've been treating clients for over 30 years and have witnessed the growth and changes made by many courageous clients (who didn't necessarily start out that way). It's what keeps me loving what I do. I approach clients with an array of options for treatment.
Q "No matter how slow, how small, or how wobbly, forward is forward and every step counts."
I love this saying. Life, relationships, careers can all feel overwhelming at times and it's easy to start believing that change is impossible or just too hard. It doesn't have to be that way and slow starts (like calling for an appointment) can be that first step. I've been treating clients for over 30 years and have witnessed the growth and changes made by many courageous clients (who didn't necessarily start out that way). It's what keeps me loving what I do. I approach clients with an array of options for treatment.
When the cycles of life leave you feeling unsure, exhausted, or overwhelmed, it is not uncommon to experience feelings of anxiety, shame, guilt, or anger. At its core, self-care is about finding harmony within yourself— mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
In my work with adolescents and adults, I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can realign yourself without fear of not being enough or feeling pressured to perform for acceptance. I tailor my clinical approach to each individual’s needs with an emphasis on building self-awareness and practical strategies for growth.
When the cycles of life leave you feeling unsure, exhausted, or overwhelmed, it is not uncommon to experience feelings of anxiety, shame, guilt, or anger. At its core, self-care is about finding harmony within yourself— mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
In my work with adolescents and adults, I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can realign yourself without fear of not being enough or feeling pressured to perform for acceptance. I tailor my clinical approach to each individual’s needs with an emphasis on building self-awareness and practical strategies for growth.
Are you facing difficulties and desire help in navigating life’s many challenges? I have years of experience in the treatment of children, pre-teens, teens and adults. My therapeutic mission is centered on fostering self-love and cultivating balance and joy in daily life, I am committed to guiding clients through their personal journeys. In my practice I prioritize creating a non-judgmental and emotionally safe space where individuals can explore and address their challenges. My therapeutic approach is tailored to meet each client's unique needs, helping them develop robust coping skills and achieve greater life satisfaction.
Are you facing difficulties and desire help in navigating life’s many challenges? I have years of experience in the treatment of children, pre-teens, teens and adults. My therapeutic mission is centered on fostering self-love and cultivating balance and joy in daily life, I am committed to guiding clients through their personal journeys. In my practice I prioritize creating a non-judgmental and emotionally safe space where individuals can explore and address their challenges. My therapeutic approach is tailored to meet each client's unique needs, helping them develop robust coping skills and achieve greater life satisfaction.
Dr. Deidre Whittle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, LMHP, PLC
3 Endorsed
Glen Allen, VA 23060
My PURPOSE is to utilize my spiritual, academic, and personal experiences to empower and enrich the lives of others, through a counseling or coaching relationships.
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My PURPOSE is to utilize my spiritual, academic, and personal experiences to empower and enrich the lives of others, through a counseling or coaching relationships.
Go to the Headway to schedule your appointment,
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Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health. Over the past four decades, we have been an established and highly trusted source for psychological care. We offer 9 locations to serve our clients across Virginia as well as Telehealth services.
Since 1980, Family Guidance Centers have provided counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and marriages. Our licensed therapists provide a wide array of therapy services. We are a steady, experienced group ready to join with you to build personal health. Over the past four decades, we have been an established and highly trusted source for psychological care. We offer 9 locations to serve our clients across Virginia as well as Telehealth services.
I graduated from VCU with a Master of Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I have worked in community mental health and substance use services for over 15 years and have experience working with various mental health disorders to include anxiety, depression, psychotic and mood disorders, and substance use disorders. My approach is strength-based and I utilize identified strengths to help individuals live a life where they can thrive while also increasing ones' capacity for difficult emotions and feelings.
I graduated from VCU with a Master of Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia. I have worked in community mental health and substance use services for over 15 years and have experience working with various mental health disorders to include anxiety, depression, psychotic and mood disorders, and substance use disorders. My approach is strength-based and I utilize identified strengths to help individuals live a life where they can thrive while also increasing ones' capacity for difficult emotions and feelings.
I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.
I believe there is meaning in symptoms. We are designed to thrive. When something is out of balance our mind/body/spirit/relationships present symptoms to ask us to pay attention. I specialize in helping people discover what needs their attention. Then, I help people learn new skills so they are equipped to respond more effectively to their needs. I offer support as people practice necessary changes in their thoughts, managing their emotions, and interacting with others and their circumstances. Finally, I encourage and guide people as they seek to fully actualize their potential.
As a counselor, I am deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. I believe that everyone deserves a space to be heard and understood, and I strive to embody empathy and compassion in every session. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which allows me to meet clients where they are in their journey. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, I encourage individuals to express themselves freely, facilitating deeper self-exploration and understanding.
As a counselor, I am deeply committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. I believe that everyone deserves a space to be heard and understood, and I strive to embody empathy and compassion in every session. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which allows me to meet clients where they are in their journey. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, I encourage individuals to express themselves freely, facilitating deeper self-exploration and understanding.
I approach counseling with care and empathy. In therapy, I create a space where you can be fully yourself, speak honestly about struggles, and find practical solutions for your life. I believe that you hold all of the solutions to living your happiest life and my goal is to help you discover them.
I approach counseling with care and empathy. In therapy, I create a space where you can be fully yourself, speak honestly about struggles, and find practical solutions for your life. I believe that you hold all of the solutions to living your happiest life and my goal is to help you discover them.
Everyone has a unique story that shapes who they are today. Many people struggle internally with fear, shame, or doubt, which blocks us from understanding ourselves, making it difficult to connect with others. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and respectful of each person's journey. Healing starts by developing an honest, genuine relationship with another person where you can feel truly heard, seen, and understood. I strive to provide a safe space for exploring your issues and challenges without judgment so that we can find meaning and purpose in your life experiences from which you can gain perspective.
Everyone has a unique story that shapes who they are today. Many people struggle internally with fear, shame, or doubt, which blocks us from understanding ourselves, making it difficult to connect with others. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and respectful of each person's journey. Healing starts by developing an honest, genuine relationship with another person where you can feel truly heard, seen, and understood. I strive to provide a safe space for exploring your issues and challenges without judgment so that we can find meaning and purpose in your life experiences from which you can gain perspective.
Lewis Slusher, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most complex emotional challenges with care, clarity, and clinical expertise. Serving communities throughout Virginia, he works with children, adolescents, and adults to manage and overcome conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Whether supporting a child through behavioral concerns or guiding adults through relationship or life-stage transitions, Lewis offers a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic experience designed to foster long-term growth.Lewis Slusher, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most complex emotional
Lewis Slusher, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most complex emotional challenges with care, clarity, and clinical expertise. Serving communities throughout Virginia, he works with children, adolescents, and adults to manage and overcome conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Whether supporting a child through behavioral concerns or guiding adults through relationship or life-stage transitions, Lewis offers a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic experience designed to foster long-term growth.Lewis Slusher, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most complex emotional
I specialize in overcoming symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as working with people in building a support system, working through feelings of anger or fear, emotional regulation, struggling with substance use, or rebuilding a life after traumatic events. I truly believe that having a therapist is like gaining an ally in life. We are here for support, to add a different perspective to an issue, to help people reach their personal goals, and overcome challenging barriers. I believe we all need a safe place to be ourselves, judgement free with open expression and I am committed to providing this space for my clients.
I specialize in overcoming symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as working with people in building a support system, working through feelings of anger or fear, emotional regulation, struggling with substance use, or rebuilding a life after traumatic events. I truly believe that having a therapist is like gaining an ally in life. We are here for support, to add a different perspective to an issue, to help people reach their personal goals, and overcome challenging barriers. I believe we all need a safe place to be ourselves, judgement free with open expression and I am committed to providing this space for my clients.
I’m an LCSW with 10 years of experience, offering a compassionate, client-centered approach to my work with individuals from early childhood through adulthood. I work collaboratively with clients to build skills to manage emotions, improve interpersonal connections, increase resilience, and deepen their self compassion in order to create positive change in their lives.
I’m an LCSW with 10 years of experience, offering a compassionate, client-centered approach to my work with individuals from early childhood through adulthood. I work collaboratively with clients to build skills to manage emotions, improve interpersonal connections, increase resilience, and deepen their self compassion in order to create positive change in their lives.
Tanaysha E. Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. One unique offering that Tanaysha can provide is incorporating creative and expressive therapies into the treatment process. This can include activities such as art therapy, music therapy, or drama therapy.
Tanaysha E. Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. One unique offering that Tanaysha can provide is incorporating creative and expressive therapies into the treatment process. This can include activities such as art therapy, music therapy, or drama therapy.
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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.