Therapists for Seniors in Meadows of Dan, VA
Blue Ridge Counseling, Sharon Wilson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
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ANOTHER ANXIETY EPISODE? I am here for you; I will help you with your daily struggles of anxiety symptoms. I know that you are tired of living in a state of panic, but you don't know how to change things or how to make the FEAR go away. Staying home in your SAFE ZONE rather than going out in public is your way to avoid these controlling symptoms of feeling like you are having a heart attack, fear of dying, feeling like you can't breathe, palms are sweaty, fear of being negatively judged, fear that people think that you are stupid, are fearful that you are going to do something "stupid looking," or fear that you are going crazy.
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ABT Counseling Roanoke, Salem, & Daleville Offices
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Serves Area
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Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, trauma, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, my goal is the same: to help you feel more connected to yourself, more regulated in your body, and more confident in the life you’re building. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Reaching out is already the bravest step. I’d be honored to take the next ones with you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you already hold the wisdom and strength needed to heal—you just might need a safe space and guidance to access it.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, trauma, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, my goal is the same: to help you feel more connected to yourself, more regulated in your body, and more confident in the life you’re building. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Reaching out is already the bravest step. I’d be honored to take the next ones with you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that you already hold the wisdom and strength needed to heal—you just might need a safe space and guidance to access it.
My ideal client is someone facing deep-rooted trauma, attachment wounds, or long-standing patterns they’re ready to break. They want to understand themselves at a deeper level, heal their inner child, improve relationships, and create lasting emotional change. Counseling is most effective when it’s designed around their unique needs and family dynamics.
My ideal client is someone facing deep-rooted trauma, attachment wounds, or long-standing patterns they’re ready to break. They want to understand themselves at a deeper level, heal their inner child, improve relationships, and create lasting emotional change. Counseling is most effective when it’s designed around their unique needs and family dynamics.
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves.
I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you.
My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
We already hold the wisdom within us, even when our thoughts are spiraling out of control. Therapy helps us to reconnect and find our inner strength. Growth and healing happens when we embrace every part of ourselves.
I provide a grounded, compassionate space to help you reconnect with your inner self and navigate the challenges life brings. Whether you're processing trauma, experiencing anxiety or grief, needing accountability and motivation or searching for meaning, I’m here to support you.
My approach is intuitive and integrative. I combine therapeutic modalities and mindfulness with a deep respect for your unique life story.
My therapy practice is built upon foundational beliefs about confidentiality, mutual respect, honesty, and transparency; the therapeutic relationship forms a safe environment in which to explore feelings, worries, distress, and decisions about the future. During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness. I welcome individuals and couples in therapy who may be dealing with interpersonal difficulties or internal distress. I have been involved in the psychology field as a therapist, professor, supervisor and administrator with a primary focus on therapy.
My therapy practice is built upon foundational beliefs about confidentiality, mutual respect, honesty, and transparency; the therapeutic relationship forms a safe environment in which to explore feelings, worries, distress, and decisions about the future. During my career, I have worked with clients who may be dealing with grief and loss, trauma, emotional distress, and illness. I welcome individuals and couples in therapy who may be dealing with interpersonal difficulties or internal distress. I have been involved in the psychology field as a therapist, professor, supervisor and administrator with a primary focus on therapy.
Many people spend years carrying responsibilities, managing stress, supporting others, and pushing through difficult circumstances without taking time to care for themselves. Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected. My clients often include veterans, first responders, military families, professionals, and individuals facing major life transitions. They may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, loss, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, or unresolved trauma.
Many people spend years carrying responsibilities, managing stress, supporting others, and pushing through difficult circumstances without taking time to care for themselves. Over time, that burden can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck and disconnected. My clients often include veterans, first responders, military families, professionals, and individuals facing major life transitions. They may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, loss, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, or unresolved trauma.
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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.