Therapists for Seniors in Manakin Sabot, VA
You learned early on to read the room… to focus on others’ needs while your needs went unspoken. There wasn’t space for your emotions, so you kept them in. You told yourself you were fine. But that doesn't mean it didn’t hurt.
Now, you are tired. You make yourself smaller so you can be loved. You stay quiet to keep the peace. You give, hoping they’ll meet you there. And slowly, without realizing it… you lose yourself.
You’re not just avoiding conflict. You’re avoiding yourself.
You learned early on to read the room… to focus on others’ needs while your needs went unspoken. There wasn’t space for your emotions, so you kept them in. You told yourself you were fine. But that doesn't mean it didn’t hurt.
Now, you are tired. You make yourself smaller so you can be loved. You stay quiet to keep the peace. You give, hoping they’ll meet you there. And slowly, without realizing it… you lose yourself.
You’re not just avoiding conflict. You’re avoiding yourself.
Rhiannon Alley Counseling - call 804-215-6546 or email!
Rhiannon Alley Counseling - call 804-215-6546 or email!
Jane Kudlas, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Virginia and a Member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kudlas has over 25 years of experience working as a mental health provider in inpatient, school-based, and outpatient settings. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University following a clinical internship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Jane Kudlas, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Virginia and a Member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kudlas has over 25 years of experience working as a mental health provider in inpatient, school-based, and outpatient settings. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University following a clinical internship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Virginia, supporting individuals through life’s transitions with a warm, collaborative approach grounded in clinical expertise.
She works with adolescents and teens navigating academic stress, emotional regulation, and identity development, as well as adults and seniors facing mood changes, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns.
At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Virginia, supporting individuals through life’s transitions with a warm, collaborative approach grounded in clinical expertise.
She works with adolescents and teens navigating academic stress, emotional regulation, and identity development, as well as adults and seniors facing mood changes, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns.
Shelia E. Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional, who has been practicing since 2005. She graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling. Shelia believes in an eclectic approach which meets a person where they are. In addition she believes in understanding each client as a unique person with their own particular problems and then selecting research-based techniques from across different types of therapy in order to help that client grow in a personally meaningful way.
Shelia E. Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional, who has been practicing since 2005. She graduated from Liberty University with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling. Shelia believes in an eclectic approach which meets a person where they are. In addition she believes in understanding each client as a unique person with their own particular problems and then selecting research-based techniques from across different types of therapy in order to help that client grow in a personally meaningful way.
Please feel free to visit my website for more information; www.PsychologisitsinVirginia.com
Please feel free to visit my website for more information; www.PsychologisitsinVirginia.com
I offer a down-to-earth space where you can feel heard and supported. I bring authenticity, compassion, openness and curiosity as well as a good sense of humor to our work. I believe people suffer most when they feel isolated in what they’re going through, and that healing happens when we feel safe, understood and supported. If you are ready to engage in the process, open to exploring your thoughts and feelings, and committed to creating meaningful progress, I'm here to support you along the way.
I offer a down-to-earth space where you can feel heard and supported. I bring authenticity, compassion, openness and curiosity as well as a good sense of humor to our work. I believe people suffer most when they feel isolated in what they’re going through, and that healing happens when we feel safe, understood and supported. If you are ready to engage in the process, open to exploring your thoughts and feelings, and committed to creating meaningful progress, I'm here to support you along the way.
Jasmine is a seasoned mental health professional based in Virginia, dedicated to providing compassionate care and guidance to individuals facing various challenges. With extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients build resilience and achieve positive change by equipping them with practical tools. Specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and offering affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals, Jasmine takes a client-centered approach, empowering clients to actively engage in their own healing and growth.
Jasmine is a seasoned mental health professional based in Virginia, dedicated to providing compassionate care and guidance to individuals facing various challenges. With extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients build resilience and achieve positive change by equipping them with practical tools. Specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and offering affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals, Jasmine takes a client-centered approach, empowering clients to actively engage in their own healing and growth.
Alyssa Shadbolt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Alyssa provides strengths-based therapy based on positive psychology to assist clientele with identifying concerns and working as a team to find solutions. Alyssa’s favorite thing is spending time with family (including pets), watching TV, doing arts and crafts, and relaxing.
Alyssa Shadbolt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Alyssa provides strengths-based therapy based on positive psychology to assist clientele with identifying concerns and working as a team to find solutions. Alyssa’s favorite thing is spending time with family (including pets), watching TV, doing arts and crafts, and relaxing.
Linda is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field of mental health and in health care arenas for over 25 years. Linda is available to offer individual counseling sessions for adult clients aged 27 years and older. She also has experience in couples counseling and in the provision of group therapy. Linda understands that for most people the decision to enter into therapy is not taken lightly. She is aware that the in-depth explorations of the emotional experiences and unique circumstances of a person or couple can be life changing.
Linda is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field of mental health and in health care arenas for over 25 years. Linda is available to offer individual counseling sessions for adult clients aged 27 years and older. She also has experience in couples counseling and in the provision of group therapy. Linda understands that for most people the decision to enter into therapy is not taken lightly. She is aware that the in-depth explorations of the emotional experiences and unique circumstances of a person or couple can be life changing.
Marlon Haskins, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Virginia build practical skills to manage life’s challenges and experience meaningful emotional change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, he provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients ages 11 through older adulthood throughout VA. His work focuses on treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also supporting individuals navigating midlife transitions, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other complex mental health concerns.
Marlon Haskins, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across Virginia build practical skills to manage life’s challenges and experience meaningful emotional change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, he provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients ages 11 through older adulthood throughout VA. His work focuses on treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also supporting individuals navigating midlife transitions, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other complex mental health concerns.
Jennifer Mixson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia providing outpatient mental health counseling to adolescents and adults between the ages of 14 and 70 years. Her counseling style is an integrated approach, with features of Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, insight-based Psychodynamic, and Reality therapies. She has over 20 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health field with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, relational, and psychotic issues.
Jennifer Mixson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia providing outpatient mental health counseling to adolescents and adults between the ages of 14 and 70 years. Her counseling style is an integrated approach, with features of Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, insight-based Psychodynamic, and Reality therapies. She has over 20 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health field with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, relational, and psychotic issues.
Jasmine Pollard, Resident in Counseling, helps adults across Virginia navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to personal growth. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, offering a safe and affirming space for healing and transformation. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, managing ADHD, or working through past trauma, Jasmine partners with you to explore underlying patterns and build tools for lasting emotional wellness.
Jasmine Pollard, Resident in Counseling, helps adults across Virginia navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to personal growth. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, offering a safe and affirming space for healing and transformation. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, managing ADHD, or working through past trauma, Jasmine partners with you to explore underlying patterns and build tools for lasting emotional wellness.
More Therapists Nearby
My name is Bradley Thomas. In many ways, I am just like you. I have worked, raised a family, battled physical challenges, had good relationships and had relationships fall apart. I continue to strive towards living my best life. I bring this same passion for life into our therapy sessions and consider it an honor to align myself with you and help you towards living your best life.
My name is Bradley Thomas. In many ways, I am just like you. I have worked, raised a family, battled physical challenges, had good relationships and had relationships fall apart. I continue to strive towards living my best life. I bring this same passion for life into our therapy sessions and consider it an honor to align myself with you and help you towards living your best life.
I believe effective therapy begins with a genuine, human connection. My approach is interactive, supportive, and empathic, viewing therapy as a creative, collaborative process. Using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and trauma-informed practices, I help clients understand patterns, build insight, and strengthen emotional awareness. My goal is to provide a safe, empowering space where you can rediscover your voice, rebuild confidence, and move toward a grounded, meaningful life.
I believe effective therapy begins with a genuine, human connection. My approach is interactive, supportive, and empathic, viewing therapy as a creative, collaborative process. Using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and trauma-informed practices, I help clients understand patterns, build insight, and strengthen emotional awareness. My goal is to provide a safe, empowering space where you can rediscover your voice, rebuild confidence, and move toward a grounded, meaningful life.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships feel difficult to navigate, Mackenzie provides a steady, supportive space to help clients regain balance and connection.
Mackenzie specializes in working with both children and adults who struggle with building and maintaining healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and coping with feeling overwhelmed or stuck in daily life. She is passionate about helping clients better understand their emotional experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop practical tools to move through life with greater confidence and stability.
When life feels overwhelming or relationships feel difficult to navigate, Mackenzie provides a steady, supportive space to help clients regain balance and connection.
Mackenzie specializes in working with both children and adults who struggle with building and maintaining healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and coping with feeling overwhelmed or stuck in daily life. She is passionate about helping clients better understand their emotional experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop practical tools to move through life with greater confidence and stability.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's complexities and cultivate meaningful change. I believe you are the expert in your own life - we will work together to gain insight into your struggles and move towards healing. Lasting emotional change is possible when we fully and authentically engage ourselves in this work.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's complexities and cultivate meaningful change. I believe you are the expert in your own life - we will work together to gain insight into your struggles and move towards healing. Lasting emotional change is possible when we fully and authentically engage ourselves in this work.
Jenna Reynolds, LPC, helps individuals and families across Virginia find clarity, healing, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based counseling. She works with children, teens, and adults who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether supporting a young child with emotional regulation or helping an adult navigate relationship changes, Jenna provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and restoration. At LifeStance Health, Jenna specializes in supporting individuals and families experiencing the challenges of ADHD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related concerns.Jenna Reynold
Jenna Reynolds, LPC, helps individuals and families across Virginia find clarity, healing, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based counseling. She works with children, teens, and adults who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether supporting a young child with emotional regulation or helping an adult navigate relationship changes, Jenna provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and restoration. At LifeStance Health, Jenna specializes in supporting individuals and families experiencing the challenges of ADHD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related concerns.Jenna Reynold
Life can feel inexplicably hard. But through the collaborative power of psychotherapy we can make sense of ourselves, move into new ways of being, and create the worthwhile lives that we are born to live. Perhaps you have tried therapy before and been bummed out by its results, or it’s been difficult to find a therapist that you connect with, I want to help you find a new way forward. I offer a free, fifteen-minute phone call to explore the possibilities of psychotherapy together. If I am not the right person, I have colleagues I’d be happy to connect you with.
Life can feel inexplicably hard. But through the collaborative power of psychotherapy we can make sense of ourselves, move into new ways of being, and create the worthwhile lives that we are born to live. Perhaps you have tried therapy before and been bummed out by its results, or it’s been difficult to find a therapist that you connect with, I want to help you find a new way forward. I offer a free, fifteen-minute phone call to explore the possibilities of psychotherapy together. If I am not the right person, I have colleagues I’d be happy to connect you with.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that practices Behaviorism. What that means is that we will work together to target behaviors that can help you improve your current mental state. I want to help you see quantifiable progress from our work together.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that practices Behaviorism. What that means is that we will work together to target behaviors that can help you improve your current mental state. I want to help you see quantifiable progress from our work together.
See more therapy options for Manakin Sabot
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Manakin Sabot
- Ashland
- Bellevue
- Bon Air
- Glen Allen
- Henrico
- Moseley
- North Chesterfield
- Oilville
- Powhatan
- Richmond
- University Of Richmond
- West End
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.