Therapists for Seniors in Pacific County, WA
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
The waters of life can be stormy; currents and eddies abound. Even the best of swimmers can get disoriented, tired out, or feeling lost at sea. You can find a safe harbor with Buoy 10 Psychotherapy; a place to get your breath and your bearings; a space to learn new ways to get to shore or wherever your destination might be.
The waters of life can be stormy; currents and eddies abound. Even the best of swimmers can get disoriented, tired out, or feeling lost at sea. You can find a safe harbor with Buoy 10 Psychotherapy; a place to get your breath and your bearings; a space to learn new ways to get to shore or wherever your destination might be.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
I have many years of experience working with older teens, adults and older adults, along with veterans.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
I have many years of experience working with older teens, adults and older adults, along with veterans.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
The mind and body are inextricably connected to one another, and so often we experience emotional pain when our bodies are struggling with medical problems. As psychologist, with specialized training in health psychology and geropsychology, my psychotherapy work emphasizes the mind-body connection and health promotion. I seek to provide patient-centered care to all my patients. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress such as anxiety or depression, or medical problems like cancer or chronic pain, together we will explore ways of managing these symptoms and help you to live more fully each day.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
Online Therapists
Deanne Caron is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2001. Deanne is committed to working with clients who need change and support around various life issues, changes, and challenges. She has more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings. Her approach integrates various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Systems with a psychodynamic, client-centered focus.
Deanne Caron is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2001. Deanne is committed to working with clients who need change and support around various life issues, changes, and challenges. She has more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings. Her approach integrates various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Systems with a psychodynamic, client-centered focus.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you and help you move toward meaningful change.
With over 10 years of experience working with Veterans, adults, women, caregivers, and individuals managing chronic and complex health conditions, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore what matters most.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you and help you move toward meaningful change.
With over 10 years of experience working with Veterans, adults, women, caregivers, and individuals managing chronic and complex health conditions, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore what matters most.
Connecting to yourself again after betrayal can sometimes feel overwhelming. The reality you held, now nonexistent. What you thought you knew of your life and your partner is now running through your mind as a question - each moment of what came before. Repair work is precision work and can be daunting. Finding up and down in this space can be further compounded if there is previous trauma of any kind.
This type of healing is such a double bind because your attachment system in your body and your threat system are not only activated by the same person but now they are at war inside.
Connecting to yourself again after betrayal can sometimes feel overwhelming. The reality you held, now nonexistent. What you thought you knew of your life and your partner is now running through your mind as a question - each moment of what came before. Repair work is precision work and can be daunting. Finding up and down in this space can be further compounded if there is previous trauma of any kind.
This type of healing is such a double bind because your attachment system in your body and your threat system are not only activated by the same person but now they are at war inside.
Connected Crossings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Waitlist for new clients
When you walk into my doors, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. Therapy is not easy but I am willing and able to help you cross challenging situations in a connected way. I meet client's where they are at in their journey. We work together as a team, as the saying goes, "there is no 'i' and no 'u' in teamwork'. I enjoy working with people of all ages and our work together will help you improve your ability to manage life stresses and challenges.
When you walk into my doors, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. Therapy is not easy but I am willing and able to help you cross challenging situations in a connected way. I meet client's where they are at in their journey. We work together as a team, as the saying goes, "there is no 'i' and no 'u' in teamwork'. I enjoy working with people of all ages and our work together will help you improve your ability to manage life stresses and challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences, relationship patterns, or internal conflicts start to interfere with your sense of well-being. You may feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself or others. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and empowering. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel welcome. Processed painful memories no longer feel overwhelming or defining. Our work is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and guided by your goals.
Life is a journey. We follow a path and sometimes there are things that get in the way, and we start to feel stuck in old patterns/habits, picking unhealthy relationships, and/or we just can't understand why we are unhappy, especially when we have done all the 'right' things. Talking about where we want to go with a therapist and finding different ways to challenge and change those old coping mechanisms and learn to get 'unstuck', with CBT, DBT, and/or EMDR can be helpful. I enjoy working with people to process trauma, tackle anxiety issues, and navigate relationships.
Life is a journey. We follow a path and sometimes there are things that get in the way, and we start to feel stuck in old patterns/habits, picking unhealthy relationships, and/or we just can't understand why we are unhappy, especially when we have done all the 'right' things. Talking about where we want to go with a therapist and finding different ways to challenge and change those old coping mechanisms and learn to get 'unstuck', with CBT, DBT, and/or EMDR can be helpful. I enjoy working with people to process trauma, tackle anxiety issues, and navigate relationships.
Counseling is a way for people to bridge the gap between the unhealthy and the healthy. Through counseling clients gain tools and therapeutic insights that help them to make healthy changes, learn healthy habits, and address mental health concerns. Our team is ready to guide you and your family as you meet and overcome these challenges. We come to you with a breadth of experience and expertise. We use a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We currently offer appointments Monday through Saturday. Clinician schedules accommodate appointments between 9:00am and 8:00pm depending on the clinician and the day.
Counseling is a way for people to bridge the gap between the unhealthy and the healthy. Through counseling clients gain tools and therapeutic insights that help them to make healthy changes, learn healthy habits, and address mental health concerns. Our team is ready to guide you and your family as you meet and overcome these challenges. We come to you with a breadth of experience and expertise. We use a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We currently offer appointments Monday through Saturday. Clinician schedules accommodate appointments between 9:00am and 8:00pm depending on the clinician and the day.
Life moves fast, and sometimes there’s barely a moment to catch your breath. Therapy can be that space—a place to slow down, sort through what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive and real. I provide flexible, accessible teletherapy for adults in Oregon and Washington, with a warm, collaborative approach grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and zero judgment.
Life moves fast, and sometimes there’s barely a moment to catch your breath. Therapy can be that space—a place to slow down, sort through what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive and real. I provide flexible, accessible teletherapy for adults in Oregon and Washington, with a warm, collaborative approach grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and zero judgment.
Hello! My name is Tammy Ferguson and I have been a psychotherapist for over twenty years. I am passionate about helping people heal and grow. I believe when we are given the proper "container" or safe space, we are more likely to be able to access our inner knowing that can potentially lead to deep healing. I like to work with individuals who are wanting help navigating relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and/or trauma. In addition, I work with people who are dealing with spiritual issues such as religious trauma, deconstruction of faith, deconversion an/or spiritual abuse.
Hello! My name is Tammy Ferguson and I have been a psychotherapist for over twenty years. I am passionate about helping people heal and grow. I believe when we are given the proper "container" or safe space, we are more likely to be able to access our inner knowing that can potentially lead to deep healing. I like to work with individuals who are wanting help navigating relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and/or trauma. In addition, I work with people who are dealing with spiritual issues such as religious trauma, deconstruction of faith, deconversion an/or spiritual abuse.
Nicole Churchill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. Nicole is able to walk clients through trauma processing in a safe and informed way that leads to healing. She has experience with a wide range of diagnostics and is able to offer guidance for those that are seeking answers. Nicole utilizes a person-centered approach that centers treatment around the client's goals so that they can truly be autonomous in their path to healing.
Nicole Churchill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. Nicole is able to walk clients through trauma processing in a safe and informed way that leads to healing. She has experience with a wide range of diagnostics and is able to offer guidance for those that are seeking answers. Nicole utilizes a person-centered approach that centers treatment around the client's goals so that they can truly be autonomous in their path to healing.
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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.