Therapists for Seniors in Salem, VA
The ideal client is one that is seeking a potentially different way of managing their anxieties and conflicts.
The ideal client is one that is seeking a potentially different way of managing their anxieties and conflicts.
Life can be challenging, but the right support makes a difference. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. My goal is to create a brave, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or personal growth, I’ll be alongside you every step with compassion and care. n our first session, the focus will be on helping you feel comfortable and learning about your needs. I’ll explain my role and approach, ask about your concerns and background, and give you space to ask me questions.
Life can be challenging, but the right support makes a difference. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. My goal is to create a brave, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or personal growth, I’ll be alongside you every step with compassion and care. n our first session, the focus will be on helping you feel comfortable and learning about your needs. I’ll explain my role and approach, ask about your concerns and background, and give you space to ask me questions.
My eclectic approach to therapy begins with the belief that each person is the expert regarding their issues. Many people experience symptoms and challenges so uncomfortable that their instinct is to avoid thinking or talking about them. I help people discover ways to face the things bothering them and ultimately chart a path to fulfilling lives.
I’ve worked as a therapist treating individuals and couples since 2017. I draw from training in a variety of evidence-based approaches and my personal journey in recovery from substance and alcohol abuse, beginning in 2008. I serve clients in Virginia and North Carolina.
My eclectic approach to therapy begins with the belief that each person is the expert regarding their issues. Many people experience symptoms and challenges so uncomfortable that their instinct is to avoid thinking or talking about them. I help people discover ways to face the things bothering them and ultimately chart a path to fulfilling lives.
I’ve worked as a therapist treating individuals and couples since 2017. I draw from training in a variety of evidence-based approaches and my personal journey in recovery from substance and alcohol abuse, beginning in 2008. I serve clients in Virginia and North Carolina.
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.
Shannon Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Salem, VA 24153
Waitlist for new clients
In Aesop’s fable, The Oak and The Reeds, the oak tree brags to the reeds that he is mighty and strong and can endure much more than the reeds ever could. At the end of the fable, the massive oak tree has fallen over in the hurricane while the little reeds were able to stand up, as they were able to bend in the storm and not break as the oak tree did. Therapy can teach us how to manage life’s storms so we survive just as the little reeds did. Life is full of challenges and we all experience mental health concerns for many reasons, including grief, illness, and even just the challenges of living in today's complicated world.
In Aesop’s fable, The Oak and The Reeds, the oak tree brags to the reeds that he is mighty and strong and can endure much more than the reeds ever could. At the end of the fable, the massive oak tree has fallen over in the hurricane while the little reeds were able to stand up, as they were able to bend in the storm and not break as the oak tree did. Therapy can teach us how to manage life’s storms so we survive just as the little reeds did. Life is full of challenges and we all experience mental health concerns for many reasons, including grief, illness, and even just the challenges of living in today's complicated world.
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.
I am here to help you! As your therapist, I will create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for you. I will also support you in making meaningful changes and addressing areas of personal growth and development. We will work together on a plan that will work for your individual needs so you can live a happier life and get back to living well. I am an LPC with 17 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, men's issues, substance use, bipolar disorders, self-harm, trauma, and grief. I have worked with clients of all ages and a wide variety of treatment needs, including clients in crisis.
I am here to help you! As your therapist, I will create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for you. I will also support you in making meaningful changes and addressing areas of personal growth and development. We will work together on a plan that will work for your individual needs so you can live a happier life and get back to living well. I am an LPC with 17 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, men's issues, substance use, bipolar disorders, self-harm, trauma, and grief. I have worked with clients of all ages and a wide variety of treatment needs, including clients in crisis.
At HopeTree Family Services, we offer individual, family, and group counseling to support you through life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're facing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, or major life transitions, our licensed therapists provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
We’re dedicated to helping individuals:
Build emotional resilience and well-being, strengthen relationships, and develop practical, effective coping strategies.
Now offering Telehealth for select insurance or self-pay clients!
At HopeTree Family Services, we offer individual, family, and group counseling to support you through life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're facing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, or major life transitions, our licensed therapists provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
We’re dedicated to helping individuals:
Build emotional resilience and well-being, strengthen relationships, and develop practical, effective coping strategies.
Now offering Telehealth for select insurance or self-pay clients!
Growth starts with the right light and that’s exactly what Lifebulb offers. We’re shining a light on what makes therapy work: passionate, supported clinicians who truly care. With licensed professionals dedicated to your well-being, we’re here to help you reach your goals in person or through telehealth.
Growth starts with the right light and that’s exactly what Lifebulb offers. We’re shining a light on what makes therapy work: passionate, supported clinicians who truly care. With licensed professionals dedicated to your well-being, we’re here to help you reach your goals in person or through telehealth.
Welcome to a safe space where you can embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and growth. If you find yourself navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, fear of failure, feeling stuck, or a deep desire to uncover your purpose and maximize your potential, you are in the right place.
Welcome to a safe space where you can embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and growth. If you find yourself navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, fear of failure, feeling stuck, or a deep desire to uncover your purpose and maximize your potential, you are in the right place.
Stressed out? Angry? Depressed? Something missing? Unhappy? Relationship not working? Something or someone controlling you? Are you restless, irritated, or discontented? Do you want to be happy, joyous, and free?
My Life Will Change ... When I Change!
I create a laid-back, secure, and empowered environment. During this experience, I will provide certain insights, wisdom, and knowledge. There may be tears, but also laughter. I am the privileged witness of your progress and your best cheerleader.
Until you start to choose…you do not have a choice!
Stressed out? Angry? Depressed? Something missing? Unhappy? Relationship not working? Something or someone controlling you? Are you restless, irritated, or discontented? Do you want to be happy, joyous, and free?
My Life Will Change ... When I Change!
I create a laid-back, secure, and empowered environment. During this experience, I will provide certain insights, wisdom, and knowledge. There may be tears, but also laughter. I am the privileged witness of your progress and your best cheerleader.
Until you start to choose…you do not have a choice!
ABT Counseling Roanoke, Salem, & Daleville Offices
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Salem, VA 24153
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Daleville, Floyd, and Rocky Mount, 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, 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 Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Daleville, Floyd, and Rocky Mount, 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, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
Christina Dormstetter-O'Keefe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCATP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals from adolescence to older adults who want to improve their ability to enjoy life.
I am passionate about helping people live their best lives by finding their truest self and identifying individualized plans to meet their goals. I tend to focus on solutions and coping skills to assist individuals in managing life's challenges particularly related to stress, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges.
I enjoy working with individuals from adolescence to older adults who want to improve their ability to enjoy life.
I am passionate about helping people live their best lives by finding their truest self and identifying individualized plans to meet their goals. I tend to focus on solutions and coping skills to assist individuals in managing life's challenges particularly related to stress, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges.
To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there.
To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as possible and develop a way to keep you there.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over six years of experience working with adolescents and adults ages 14+. My background includes helping individuals as they navigate substance use recovery, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I also have experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and strive to provide affirming, inclusive care where all identities are welcomed and valued. I have a specialization in trauma informed art therapy, which helps me support healing with my clients without having to re-live negative experiences.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over six years of experience working with adolescents and adults ages 14+. My background includes helping individuals as they navigate substance use recovery, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and major life transitions. I also have experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and strive to provide affirming, inclusive care where all identities are welcomed and valued. I have a specialization in trauma informed art therapy, which helps me support healing with my clients without having to re-live negative experiences.
Raquel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are navigating the unique pressures of military life, navigating your identity within the LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC communities, or learning to work with your neurodiverse brain rather than against it—I’m here to walk alongside you.
When I provide therapy services, I aim to help individual(s) with various struggles and challenges, work through obstacles (such as stress or worry) in a safe, nurturing, and motivational way.
Whether you are navigating the unique pressures of military life, navigating your identity within the LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC communities, or learning to work with your neurodiverse brain rather than against it—I’m here to walk alongside you.
When I provide therapy services, I aim to help individual(s) with various struggles and challenges, work through obstacles (such as stress or worry) in a safe, nurturing, and motivational way.
Hi! I’m Cecilia, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, and cultural adjustment challenges. I use a client-centered, integrative approach tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals, drawing from evidence-based therapies to support meaningful change. I’m bilingual (English/Spanish) and welcome Spanish-speaking clients. While I value and understand Hispanic experiences, I strive to create a respectful, supportive, and inclusive space for individuals from all backgrounds.
Hi! I’m Cecilia, a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, and cultural adjustment challenges. I use a client-centered, integrative approach tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals, drawing from evidence-based therapies to support meaningful change. I’m bilingual (English/Spanish) and welcome Spanish-speaking clients. While I value and understand Hispanic experiences, I strive to create a respectful, supportive, and inclusive space for individuals from all backgrounds.
I believe that people and communities have the power to heal. Therapy can be an important part of that process. As your therapist, I will invite you to radically imagine a world in which you feel the most safe and free. From that imagination, we will develop a roadmap towards your vision based on where you are at this exact moment.
I believe that people and communities have the power to heal. Therapy can be an important part of that process. As your therapist, I will invite you to radically imagine a world in which you feel the most safe and free. From that imagination, we will develop a roadmap towards your vision based on where you are at this exact moment.
An update as of August 2025:
Katie Hash & Denise Bernardini, Residents in Counseling and Kendra Smith, LCSW are accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford. Chloe Scales, Resident is accepting new clients in Blacksburg. Ellie Schultz, Resident in Counseling is accepting clients for TeleHealth.
Aaron Gleaves, LPC, Maria Flaccavento, LPC, Stacey Bolt, LPC are not accepting new clients. Please send an email, leave a voicemail or submit an inquiry through our website if you are interested in becoming a new client.
An update as of August 2025:
Katie Hash & Denise Bernardini, Residents in Counseling and Kendra Smith, LCSW are accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford. Chloe Scales, Resident is accepting new clients in Blacksburg. Ellie Schultz, Resident in Counseling is accepting clients for TeleHealth.
Aaron Gleaves, LPC, Maria Flaccavento, LPC, Stacey Bolt, LPC are not accepting new clients. Please send an email, leave a voicemail or submit an inquiry through our website if you are interested in becoming a new client.
As the owner of Serenity Counseling and Wellness, I specialize in ADHD and women's mental health, including infertility and perinatal concerns. I also support individuals who have experienced trauma such as intimate partner abuse, child abuse, divorce, and grief.
As a counselor, I also have experience supporting active-duty service members and their families through the unique challenges that come with military life. As a military spouse myself, I bring personal insight into the realities of deployment, frequent transitions, and relationship stress. I can also help navigate the transition from military to civilian life.
As the owner of Serenity Counseling and Wellness, I specialize in ADHD and women's mental health, including infertility and perinatal concerns. I also support individuals who have experienced trauma such as intimate partner abuse, child abuse, divorce, and grief.
As a counselor, I also have experience supporting active-duty service members and their families through the unique challenges that come with military life. As a military spouse myself, I bring personal insight into the realities of deployment, frequent transitions, and relationship stress. I can also help navigate the transition from military to civilian life.
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Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Salem
- Bedford
- Blacksburg
- Cave Spring
- Christiansburg
- Daleville
- Elliston
- Floyd
- Hollins
- Radford
- Roanoke
- Rocky Mount
- Vinton
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.