Therapists for Seniors in Dorset, VT
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance, or spiritual issues? Are you a couple seeking assistance? If so, I hope you’ll reach out. I work virtually and from physical offices in Manchester, Dorset, and Vermont, and provide integrated mental health counseling services to individuals seeking to re-establish or improve daily functioning. I am trained as a psychotherapist and ordained minister. Clients appreciate my supportive and solution-focused approach to counseling.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance, or spiritual issues? Are you a couple seeking assistance? If so, I hope you’ll reach out. I work virtually and from physical offices in Manchester, Dorset, and Vermont, and provide integrated mental health counseling services to individuals seeking to re-establish or improve daily functioning. I am trained as a psychotherapist and ordained minister. Clients appreciate my supportive and solution-focused approach to counseling.
I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve.
I believe that everyone has the capacity within themselves to create positive and sustained change in their lives. I invite you to contact me and create the life of well-being you deserve.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
I offer clients a calm, compassionate presence, providing practical tools to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and discovery. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I customize treatment according to your goals. Enhanced happiness is not just a wishful goal. Current research concludes that 40 percent of an individual's happiness is based on choices, attitudes and ways of thinking/behaving. My intention is to enhance your well-being, freedom and capacity to be present for your life.
Connecting with the right therapist can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or life's unexpected challenges.
I provide virtual therapy sessions to clients throughout Pennsylvania and Vermont, with early morning and evening appointments available to fit your schedule. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can feel confident about taking this important step.
Connecting with the right therapist can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, grief, or life's unexpected challenges.
I provide virtual therapy sessions to clients throughout Pennsylvania and Vermont, with early morning and evening appointments available to fit your schedule. I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can feel confident about taking this important step.
As a clinician my role is to support and advocate for your well being. How we get there is completely dependent on what works best for you. I am an EMDR Certified therapist and EMDR Child Specialist providing trauma informed therapy to both children and adults. I am trained in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) helping parents and children repair their relationship through an evidence based approach. I also have experience providing solutions to those struggling with addiction discover paths to sobriety. I look forward to working with you!
As a clinician my role is to support and advocate for your well being. How we get there is completely dependent on what works best for you. I am an EMDR Certified therapist and EMDR Child Specialist providing trauma informed therapy to both children and adults. I am trained in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) helping parents and children repair their relationship through an evidence based approach. I also have experience providing solutions to those struggling with addiction discover paths to sobriety. I look forward to working with you!
Peggy S Gregory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking to find effective ways to manage emotional and behavioral challenges that have been limiting your ability to lead a flourishing life? I would like to help you identify and develop skills while building on existing strengths to help you cope more effectively with situational stress and emotional challenges. I specialize in helping adults and older adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress related challenges, relationship issues and life transitions.
Are you looking to find effective ways to manage emotional and behavioral challenges that have been limiting your ability to lead a flourishing life? I would like to help you identify and develop skills while building on existing strengths to help you cope more effectively with situational stress and emotional challenges. I specialize in helping adults and older adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress related challenges, relationship issues and life transitions.
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Making the decision to begin therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore the obsticals and struggles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals. This could be feelings of anxiety, communication struggles, difficulty establishing boundaries, trauma or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. My ultimate goal is to make sure my clients leave therapy with better communication, a higher sense of self-worth, and the skills needed to move through difficult things.
Making the decision to begin therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore the obsticals and struggles that have been preventing you from reaching your goals. This could be feelings of anxiety, communication struggles, difficulty establishing boundaries, trauma or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. My ultimate goal is to make sure my clients leave therapy with better communication, a higher sense of self-worth, and the skills needed to move through difficult things.
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
Are you looking to bring balance and fulfillment into your life? Would you like to be happier, more peaceful and clear in your direction? Would you like to feel that you are living up to your potential? Perhaps improve communication, deepen intimacy, and fun in your relationships? Maybe make better choices for your health or simply feel satisfied as you are? I can help.
I work with adults experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, stress, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, caregiving strain, health changes, and broader questions of meaning or direction. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next. Some need a safe space to sort through what's happened. Others want to understand the patterns shaping their lives and move in a direction that fits their values.
I work with adults experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, stress, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, caregiving strain, health changes, and broader questions of meaning or direction. Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next. Some need a safe space to sort through what's happened. Others want to understand the patterns shaping their lives and move in a direction that fits their values.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
Psychotherapy is a lifelong arduous learning and self exploration process that will improve the quality of life. I approach therapy with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and respect. I will competently employ techniques in which I have received training to assist you in reaching your goals. Technics I may use are EMDR, hypnosis, confrontation, desensitization, homework, humor, imagery, 'I' statements, modeling, psychodrama, journal writing and role-playing. If through the course of psychotherapy an acceptable degree of progress is not reached, I will refer you to another licensed professional.
Leigh Ullman, LICSW is a therapist at Guiding Hands Counseling in Bennington, VT. I am dedicated to helping adult clients navigate life's difficulties with enhanced resilience and clarity. I offer compassionate treatment to those experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I am especially interested in working with adults coping with mid and late life challenges.
Leigh Ullman, LICSW is a therapist at Guiding Hands Counseling in Bennington, VT. I am dedicated to helping adult clients navigate life's difficulties with enhanced resilience and clarity. I offer compassionate treatment to those experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. I am especially interested in working with adults coping with mid and late life challenges.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals cope with stress, loss, fear, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life changes. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a trusting and supportive relationship, set goals for therapy, build upon strengths to increase confidence and self-esteem, and work toward resolving issues.
I specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
I specialize in helping people overcome complex and “difficult-to-treat” problems. Clients often come to therapy feeling "stuck" and wanting more freedom in their choices. I work with clients to help identify and bring light to the strategies that we often use to avoid our feelings and keep us locked in patterns we want to shift.
When life seems overwhelming and even routine tasks become too difficult, having a trusted confidante to help navigate life's journey can make all the difference. I will help you develop new, more positive ways of viewing your situation by doing a detailed assessment in all areas of your life. By taking the time to really understand my clients from a heart-centered intuitive approach, I am able to customize strategies that best enable you to reach your goals. Helping you become your authentic self is my priority. I have over 30 years experience to provide the best care possible for my clients. I offer video for residents of Vermont.
When life seems overwhelming and even routine tasks become too difficult, having a trusted confidante to help navigate life's journey can make all the difference. I will help you develop new, more positive ways of viewing your situation by doing a detailed assessment in all areas of your life. By taking the time to really understand my clients from a heart-centered intuitive approach, I am able to customize strategies that best enable you to reach your goals. Helping you become your authentic self is my priority. I have over 30 years experience to provide the best care possible for my clients. I offer video for residents of Vermont.
I have have been a Clinical Social Worker for 25 years in addition to being a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 6 years. I believe in harm reduction as well as 12 Step Programs. l have been working with at risk populations and oppositional teens for 35 years and have a broad spectrum of clients. I work with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety and Anger. I believe we all have a story to tell and I try to help my clients separate fact from fiction. My goal is to help clients feel authentic and live comfortably in their own skin.
I have have been a Clinical Social Worker for 25 years in addition to being a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 6 years. I believe in harm reduction as well as 12 Step Programs. l have been working with at risk populations and oppositional teens for 35 years and have a broad spectrum of clients. I work with Depression, PTSD, Anxiety and Anger. I believe we all have a story to tell and I try to help my clients separate fact from fiction. My goal is to help clients feel authentic and live comfortably in their own skin.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
I primarily work with clients dealing with the effects of trauma, loss, or long-term emotional stress. Many people I work with experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck, often without realizing how earlier experiences may be influencing their current struggles.
I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based, solution-focused work. I tailor each session to your needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and confidence.
I work with teens, adults, and older adults, offering a supportive space to explore what's going on and find practical paths forward.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based, solution-focused work. I tailor each session to your needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and confidence.
I am very fortunate to have practiced as a psychotherapist for forty years, providing treatment to clients ranging from young adults to older adults.
My areas of specialization include the treatment of anxiety and depression, substance abuse and eating disorders, and couples/family problems. I was an affiliate faculty member in the clinical psychology department at Antioch University New England (2009-2025) and continue to work with an Antioch-based research collaborative.
I am very fortunate to have practiced as a psychotherapist for forty years, providing treatment to clients ranging from young adults to older adults.
My areas of specialization include the treatment of anxiety and depression, substance abuse and eating disorders, and couples/family problems. I was an affiliate faculty member in the clinical psychology department at Antioch University New England (2009-2025) and continue to work with an Antioch-based research collaborative.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who owns Rutland Equine Assisted Connections for Healing PLLC (aka REACH). I am dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, anger, ADHD, ASD, and/relationship stressors using our therapy horses as mediums for connections to explore options for change.
Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who owns Rutland Equine Assisted Connections for Healing PLLC (aka REACH). I am dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, fear, anger, ADHD, ASD, and/relationship stressors using our therapy horses as mediums for connections to explore options for change.
Optimal Healing, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
1 Endorsed
Bennington, VT 05201
Therapy is a wonderful space to build resilience. Through cultivating awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations, we can break unwanted patterns of avoidance, reactivity, or shutting down. Through replacing judgment with mindfulness and self-criticism with self-compassion, we gain a greater sense of agency. Through understanding ourselves within our biological, social, and historical context, we are reminded of a shared humanity.
Therapy is a wonderful space to build resilience. Through cultivating awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations, we can break unwanted patterns of avoidance, reactivity, or shutting down. Through replacing judgment with mindfulness and self-criticism with self-compassion, we gain a greater sense of agency. Through understanding ourselves within our biological, social, and historical context, we are reminded of a shared humanity.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Dorset
- Bellows Falls
- Bennington
- Brandon
- Chester
- Manchester
- Manchester Center
- Newfane
- Putney
- Rutland
- Springfield
- Windsor
- Woodstock
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.