Therapists for Seniors in Windsor, VT
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy works best when we slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. I specialize in grief and relationships, helping people understand the emotional and relational patterns that shape how they connect, cope, and care for themselves. Occasionally we find ourselves managing relationships with loved ones, colleagues, or others who may be unwilling or unable to seek therapy themselves. I understand that sometimes the challenge is not just about your own personal growth, but how to cope with and respond to others who may not be engaged in the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy works best when we slow down and pay attention to what truly matters. I specialize in grief and relationships, helping people understand the emotional and relational patterns that shape how they connect, cope, and care for themselves. Occasionally we find ourselves managing relationships with loved ones, colleagues, or others who may be unwilling or unable to seek therapy themselves. I understand that sometimes the challenge is not just about your own personal growth, but how to cope with and respond to others who may not be engaged in the therapeutic process.
There are many reasons you might be here. You may be feeling depressed or anxious - or you may be in the midst of a transition – or trying to process a loss or a life change. I have been in the field of Counseling for 30 + years. I have taught at universities, conducted research, written books, and presented workshops . At the heart of all of that knowledge, the most vital thing I have learned is that it is the quality of our relationships that defines our overall well-being. More importantly, it is ultimately the relationship we have with ourselves that is the key to achieving a sense of connectedness that allows us to thrive.
There are many reasons you might be here. You may be feeling depressed or anxious - or you may be in the midst of a transition – or trying to process a loss or a life change. I have been in the field of Counseling for 30 + years. I have taught at universities, conducted research, written books, and presented workshops . At the heart of all of that knowledge, the most vital thing I have learned is that it is the quality of our relationships that defines our overall well-being. More importantly, it is ultimately the relationship we have with ourselves that is the key to achieving a sense of connectedness that allows us to thrive.
I am a dual licensed counselor (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with a background in Opiate addiction and working with Dual diagnosis patients. I am solution focused and believe a combination of trust, teamwork and the right information is the key to success. Specializing in depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues (couples counseling) AND court mandated counseling/ CRASH/DUI mandated counseling.
I am a dual licensed counselor (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with a background in Opiate addiction and working with Dual diagnosis patients. I am solution focused and believe a combination of trust, teamwork and the right information is the key to success. Specializing in depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues (couples counseling) AND court mandated counseling/ CRASH/DUI mandated counseling.
My name is Theodora and I am a Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist in NH / VT with a clinical background in acute crisis and geriatric behavioral health.
My experience practicing in my rural community has also shaped how I show up in therapy: practical, collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of each person’s lived experience. Our diverse experiences are our source of strength.
My practice is rooted in CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. My priority is always you.
My name is Theodora and I am a Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist in NH / VT with a clinical background in acute crisis and geriatric behavioral health.
My experience practicing in my rural community has also shaped how I show up in therapy: practical, collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of each person’s lived experience. Our diverse experiences are our source of strength.
My practice is rooted in CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. My priority is always you.
Hello! My name is Erin and I feel honored to be a resource for you in your search of greater emotional wellness and balance. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are looking to make changes in their lives that feel positive to them. I like working to support clients to enhance a positive mind/body connection so that they can improve their relationships to others and to themselves.
Hello! My name is Erin and I feel honored to be a resource for you in your search of greater emotional wellness and balance. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are looking to make changes in their lives that feel positive to them. I like working to support clients to enhance a positive mind/body connection so that they can improve their relationships to others and to themselves.
Anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties often get in the way of being at our best. Problems concerning anger, assertiveness, sexuality, spirituality and finding one's way in life are also more frequent than many realize. To be unshackled from these limiting psychological factors is to be quickened to growth and awakened to live out one's unique idiom. This results in more joyful aliveness, inspiration, and peace -- magnifying the difference you make in your life and in the world.
Anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties often get in the way of being at our best. Problems concerning anger, assertiveness, sexuality, spirituality and finding one's way in life are also more frequent than many realize. To be unshackled from these limiting psychological factors is to be quickened to growth and awakened to live out one's unique idiom. This results in more joyful aliveness, inspiration, and peace -- magnifying the difference you make in your life and in the world.
Cynthia W Taska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with a wide variety of people who are struggling with anxiety or depression, or having a hard time in a relationship. I think life is filled with challenges at all ages, and we can always make positive changes in our lives. As a therapist, I am very comfortable to talk with. I will listen carefully and work with you to figure out ways to deal with whatever is bothering you. Rather than specializing in one technique, I have training in several approaches and will flexibly use whatever is most helpful for you.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of people who are struggling with anxiety or depression, or having a hard time in a relationship. I think life is filled with challenges at all ages, and we can always make positive changes in our lives. As a therapist, I am very comfortable to talk with. I will listen carefully and work with you to figure out ways to deal with whatever is bothering you. Rather than specializing in one technique, I have training in several approaches and will flexibly use whatever is most helpful for you.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are seeking therapy to support them on their path toward wellness. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and symptoms related to trauma. As a psychodynamically trained clinical social worker my goal is to help clients gain insight that can be a catalyst for positive change.
I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are seeking therapy to support them on their path toward wellness. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and symptoms related to trauma. As a psychodynamically trained clinical social worker my goal is to help clients gain insight that can be a catalyst for positive change.
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I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.
Elizabeth R Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, CEAP, MBA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that while people may share similar experiences, our reactions and perceptions are uniquely our own. This understanding shapes my approach to therapy, where I utilize various modalities including solution-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness, reality therapy and EMDR. I work with both adolescents and adults, offering in-person sessions at my office in Washington, MO, as well as telehealth services for clients in Missouri and Vermont. My goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and develop strategies that work best for you.
I believe that while people may share similar experiences, our reactions and perceptions are uniquely our own. This understanding shapes my approach to therapy, where I utilize various modalities including solution-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness, reality therapy and EMDR. I work with both adolescents and adults, offering in-person sessions at my office in Washington, MO, as well as telehealth services for clients in Missouri and Vermont. My goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and develop strategies that work best for you.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I work with adolescents (13+) and adults who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges.
I see clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, family issues, trauma, and major life changes—offering a safe and supportive space where your story is heard and respected.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I work with adolescents (13+) and adults who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges.
I see clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, family issues, trauma, and major life changes—offering a safe and supportive space where your story is heard and respected.
I am a life coach, counselor with a social work background. I believe in empowerment and the power of resiliency. I work with clients who are going through challenges and I lead them to transformations by listening, affirming and guiding their strengths. I believe in never giving up and the importance of community and reaching out to others. The first step in healing and creating change is walking through the door. I respect all differences and all stories and I work with individuals and I encourage stories to unfold over time. I work well with single parents and those who struggle with parenting, life transitions, stress.
I am a life coach, counselor with a social work background. I believe in empowerment and the power of resiliency. I work with clients who are going through challenges and I lead them to transformations by listening, affirming and guiding their strengths. I believe in never giving up and the importance of community and reaching out to others. The first step in healing and creating change is walking through the door. I respect all differences and all stories and I work with individuals and I encourage stories to unfold over time. I work well with single parents and those who struggle with parenting, life transitions, stress.
The decision to start counseling can be difficult and overwhelming. I enjoy working with a wide range of people. I provide a supportive counseling environment where patients can feel safe to explore the challenges and begin to make the changes to live happier, healthier lives.
The decision to start counseling can be difficult and overwhelming. I enjoy working with a wide range of people. I provide a supportive counseling environment where patients can feel safe to explore the challenges and begin to make the changes to live happier, healthier lives.
I work with people facing what many find hardest to talk about: terminal illness, grief, caring for someone dying, and, the private, unglamorous losses that fundamentally alter your life. Neuroscience shows that avoiding pain amplifies suffering. Healing happens when we learn to relate to pain, fear, and loss in new ways.
I specialize in grief, loss, and end-of-life care. I work with those facing terminal illness and bereavement, as well as caregivers navigating anticipatory grief, exhaustion, and the weight of caring for someone who is dying or seriously ill.
I work with people facing what many find hardest to talk about: terminal illness, grief, caring for someone dying, and, the private, unglamorous losses that fundamentally alter your life. Neuroscience shows that avoiding pain amplifies suffering. Healing happens when we learn to relate to pain, fear, and loss in new ways.
I specialize in grief, loss, and end-of-life care. I work with those facing terminal illness and bereavement, as well as caregivers navigating anticipatory grief, exhaustion, and the weight of caring for someone who is dying or seriously ill.
I am a clinical health psychologist. I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness. This is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that integrates the power of mindfulness with proven cognitive techniques to help you reduce suffering, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with a sense of well-being.
I am a clinical health psychologist. I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for individuals living with chronic pain and chronic illness. This is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that integrates the power of mindfulness with proven cognitive techniques to help you reduce suffering, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with a sense of well-being.
If life feels like you are always bracing for the next thing and burnout has become your baseline, you’re not alone. You don't need fixing but someone who cares. I’m a trauma-informed therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker in Vermont, offering virtual therapy for adults wanting to move out of survival mode and navigate burnout and chronic stress. I work with adults from all walks of life, and I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and cognitively diverse adults in an affirming space.
If life feels like you are always bracing for the next thing and burnout has become your baseline, you’re not alone. You don't need fixing but someone who cares. I’m a trauma-informed therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker in Vermont, offering virtual therapy for adults wanting to move out of survival mode and navigate burnout and chronic stress. I work with adults from all walks of life, and I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and cognitively diverse adults in an affirming space.
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
Many of the women I work with feel emotionally drained, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or unsure of their own voice. Some are healing from emotional or domestic abuse, while others are overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood and constantly putting everyone else first. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries. Deep down, you want to feel stronger, trust yourself again, and build healthier, more peaceful relationships.
I work with individuals navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to shift. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. Together, we slow things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build steadiness, clarity, and more effective ways of relating.
I work with individuals navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel hard to shift. Many come in feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. Together, we slow things down to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build steadiness, clarity, and more effective ways of relating.
I answer every email if it reaches me. And, YES, I have open slots. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious because of big happenings in your life? Let me introduce a different kind of counseling to help you navigate grief, change, and adjustment, good or bad, because you can be the hero of your own life.
EMAILing me is the first step, as phone calls are difficult to return with my daily schedule. I will email back as best I can within 24 hours.
I answer every email if it reaches me. And, YES, I have open slots. Feeling overwhelmed and anxious because of big happenings in your life? Let me introduce a different kind of counseling to help you navigate grief, change, and adjustment, good or bad, because you can be the hero of your own life.
EMAILing me is the first step, as phone calls are difficult to return with my daily schedule. I will email back as best I can within 24 hours.
Specializing in treatments pertaining to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, bereavement, and phase of life transitions such as family developmental life cycle changes ( retirement, raising children/parenting, relational changes, adult children, family relocation and acculturation issues, military families/deployment cycle, career changes, marital, domestic partnership, & divorce.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
Specializing in treatments pertaining to anxiety, depression, grief, loss, bereavement, and phase of life transitions such as family developmental life cycle changes ( retirement, raising children/parenting, relational changes, adult children, family relocation and acculturation issues, military families/deployment cycle, career changes, marital, domestic partnership, & divorce.
Trustworthy, competent and consistent therapeutic services offered with an eclectic approach of treatment modalities that will offer support, inquiry, and exploratory relevance to your ongoing mental health needs to process and heal through life transitions, trauma, and grief. A strengths-based approach to developing resiliency, healing, and growth opportunities.
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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.