Therapists for Seniors in Monona, WI
Life can sometimes get out of balance or become outright overwhelming - therapy can be a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth. Working together, I can help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, increase mindfulness and inner calm in your daily life, and build better relationships - with others and with yourself.
Life can sometimes get out of balance or become outright overwhelming - therapy can be a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth. Working together, I can help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, increase mindfulness and inner calm in your daily life, and build better relationships - with others and with yourself.
Reaching out for help is a significant step, and I deeply appreciate the vulnerability and leap of faith it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship. I believe that taking the time to get a true sense of a client’s perspective and lived experience is the first and most important step in addressing the concerns and challenges brought into treatment. Because of this, I strive to fully understand the clients I have the privilege to work with.
Reaching out for help is a significant step, and I deeply appreciate the vulnerability and leap of faith it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship. I believe that taking the time to get a true sense of a client’s perspective and lived experience is the first and most important step in addressing the concerns and challenges brought into treatment. Because of this, I strive to fully understand the clients I have the privilege to work with.
Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
I am the owner of Forward Counseling & Consultation and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Substance Abuse Specialty and an Independent Clinical Supervisor with over 23 years of experience. I have an unique background working with interpersonal violence, mental health, trauma and substance use, which allows me to nurture a safe and trusting environment while empowering individuals to realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I believe in treating the “whole person” which includes addressing their spiritual, physical, and social needs.
I am the owner of Forward Counseling & Consultation and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Substance Abuse Specialty and an Independent Clinical Supervisor with over 23 years of experience. I have an unique background working with interpersonal violence, mental health, trauma and substance use, which allows me to nurture a safe and trusting environment while empowering individuals to realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I believe in treating the “whole person” which includes addressing their spiritual, physical, and social needs.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they want to change. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these experiences together, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change while honoring each person's values and unique life story.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they want to change. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these experiences together, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change while honoring each person's values and unique life story.
You're stuck. You're ready to change. You don't know how. As a therapist, my goal is to understand you, in all of your complexity, without judgment. I take a validating, direct and warm approach, working to understand what drives your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From there, I help translate the insights and skills you gain in therapy into meaningful action in your everyday life. I understand that the demands of life and the mental load can feel like barriers to engaging in therapy, so I strive to support your growth at a pace that respects your capacity, needs, and goals.
You're stuck. You're ready to change. You don't know how. As a therapist, my goal is to understand you, in all of your complexity, without judgment. I take a validating, direct and warm approach, working to understand what drives your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From there, I help translate the insights and skills you gain in therapy into meaningful action in your everyday life. I understand that the demands of life and the mental load can feel like barriers to engaging in therapy, so I strive to support your growth at a pace that respects your capacity, needs, and goals.
My focus is on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and life challenges. Life challenges can include transitions, relationship struggles, career/education direction, finding work/life balance, as well as change and loss.
My focus is on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and life challenges. Life challenges can include transitions, relationship struggles, career/education direction, finding work/life balance, as well as change and loss.
Does life feel like a never-ending Monday? Maybe you're struggling to find connection, your voice, or just to catch your breath. Whether you're feeling like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few pieces or dodging an existential crisis you thought you'd already faced—you're not alone.
I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with warmth, humor, and a collaborative, person-centered approach that honors your unique path toward healing and self-discovery.
Does life feel like a never-ending Monday? Maybe you're struggling to find connection, your voice, or just to catch your breath. Whether you're feeling like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few pieces or dodging an existential crisis you thought you'd already faced—you're not alone.
I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with warmth, humor, and a collaborative, person-centered approach that honors your unique path toward healing and self-discovery.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of insight and compassion focused, strength-based counseling techniques depending on client goals for therapy. One of my skills is helping clients make connections between their past experiences and current thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which promotes healing from trauma and grief. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience and want clients to feel comfortable, hopeful, and truly understood. I personalize my approach to counseling depending on a client’s age, reason for counseling, and desired outcomes.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of insight and compassion focused, strength-based counseling techniques depending on client goals for therapy. One of my skills is helping clients make connections between their past experiences and current thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which promotes healing from trauma and grief. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience and want clients to feel comfortable, hopeful, and truly understood. I personalize my approach to counseling depending on a client’s age, reason for counseling, and desired outcomes.
The tools that I’ll provide you with are tools that I’ve been perfecting over my career by helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you all the time. No matter where you go, you’ll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We’ll work collaboratively to address the anxiety, depression and relationship issues that are bothering you right now. We’ll start with what’s going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts.
The tools that I’ll provide you with are tools that I’ve been perfecting over my career by helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you all the time. No matter where you go, you’ll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We’ll work collaboratively to address the anxiety, depression and relationship issues that are bothering you right now. We’ll start with what’s going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, families and couples, struggling with past trauma, infidelity, trust, affected family members, suicidality, preparation of commitment, and next-step family planning. I see a diverse group of patients from all sorts of different backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, abilities, ages, and creeds.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, families and couples, struggling with past trauma, infidelity, trust, affected family members, suicidality, preparation of commitment, and next-step family planning. I see a diverse group of patients from all sorts of different backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, abilities, ages, and creeds.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences that still impact their lives. If you find yourself overthinking, stuck in patterns, or struggling to feel like yourself, we’ll work together to build clarity, confidence, and lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences that still impact their lives. If you find yourself overthinking, stuck in patterns, or struggling to feel like yourself, we’ll work together to build clarity, confidence, and lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward.
To be human is to be fundamentally imperfect. There is no script for us to follow: decisions can be difficult, the unexpected happens, societal pressures are everywhere. It is natural to feel confused and powerless at times. But for some of us these feelings are overwhelming and can persist for weeks, months, and years. When you feel stuck, are dwelling on the past, unable to see any hope for the future, and experiencing little satisfaction from your day to day life, know that you are not alone.
To be human is to be fundamentally imperfect. There is no script for us to follow: decisions can be difficult, the unexpected happens, societal pressures are everywhere. It is natural to feel confused and powerless at times. But for some of us these feelings are overwhelming and can persist for weeks, months, and years. When you feel stuck, are dwelling on the past, unable to see any hope for the future, and experiencing little satisfaction from your day to day life, know that you are not alone.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns shaped by anxiety, relationship stress, or past experiences that continue to impact how you see yourself and connect with others? Trauma, chronic stress, and difficult relationships can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly questioning yourself. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns, process what’s been weighing on you, and begin building a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and trust within yourself. I work with couples and individuals in person in the greater Madison area and virtually throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns shaped by anxiety, relationship stress, or past experiences that continue to impact how you see yourself and connect with others? Trauma, chronic stress, and difficult relationships can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly questioning yourself. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns, process what’s been weighing on you, and begin building a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and trust within yourself. I work with couples and individuals in person in the greater Madison area and virtually throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
You’re trying to hold everything together- career, family, relationships, it all feels like too much. The work never ends, your to do list runs on repeat when you’re trying to sleep, rest feels impossible. You’re working so hard, spread thin, and at the same time the work you’re doing is invisible and the demands for more keep coming. Anxiety hums under the surface, irritability replaces joy, you dream of running away. It shows up in your relationship – two good people drifting apart, unsure how to reconnect, resentment creeping in. You worry, am I modeling a healthy relationship for my kids? You long for more balance.
You’re trying to hold everything together- career, family, relationships, it all feels like too much. The work never ends, your to do list runs on repeat when you’re trying to sleep, rest feels impossible. You’re working so hard, spread thin, and at the same time the work you’re doing is invisible and the demands for more keep coming. Anxiety hums under the surface, irritability replaces joy, you dream of running away. It shows up in your relationship – two good people drifting apart, unsure how to reconnect, resentment creeping in. You worry, am I modeling a healthy relationship for my kids? You long for more balance.
You keep everything together for everyone else, but inside it feels like you’re running on empty. The weight of work, family, and unspoken stress has left little room for you. Therapy is where you get to focus on yourself, reset, and find your footing again. I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed. I’m skilled at addressing relational stress in both individuals and couples, and I guide co-parents in reducing conflict. I also provide focused support for women experiencing peri and menopause. I am licensed in IL and WI.
You keep everything together for everyone else, but inside it feels like you’re running on empty. The weight of work, family, and unspoken stress has left little room for you. Therapy is where you get to focus on yourself, reset, and find your footing again. I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed. I’m skilled at addressing relational stress in both individuals and couples, and I guide co-parents in reducing conflict. I also provide focused support for women experiencing peri and menopause. I am licensed in IL and WI.
I currently offer individual therapy to clients in both Maine and Wisconsin. Many clients I work with carry day to day stress and anxiety that is rooted in trauma. We tend to think of trauma as one big moment, but it can also be a culmination of moments leading to a negative narrative of the self and a shift in the way we see and interact in the world. My goal is to teach new skills that will help promote control over ones thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can improve health and happiness across multiple settings- emotionally, psychosomatically, in families or relationships and other areas of life.
I currently offer individual therapy to clients in both Maine and Wisconsin. Many clients I work with carry day to day stress and anxiety that is rooted in trauma. We tend to think of trauma as one big moment, but it can also be a culmination of moments leading to a negative narrative of the self and a shift in the way we see and interact in the world. My goal is to teach new skills that will help promote control over ones thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can improve health and happiness across multiple settings- emotionally, psychosomatically, in families or relationships and other areas of life.
A space to bring ALL together to guide in healing and in healing connections.
A space to bring ALL together to guide in healing and in healing connections.
Relationships aren't always easy... At times they may be our greatest source of ease and joy, but every couple knows that they can also be our greatest source of frustration and struggle. You may be asking yourself, "How did we get here?" or "How are we ever going to make this better?" Reaching out for help may not be easy either, but it's an acknowledgment that your happiness and your relationship are worth fighting for, and that's a good place to start. I'll help you to 1) Look with clarity at what has come between you, and 2) Do the vital work to rebuild trust, understanding, love, and intimacy in your relationship.
Relationships aren't always easy... At times they may be our greatest source of ease and joy, but every couple knows that they can also be our greatest source of frustration and struggle. You may be asking yourself, "How did we get here?" or "How are we ever going to make this better?" Reaching out for help may not be easy either, but it's an acknowledgment that your happiness and your relationship are worth fighting for, and that's a good place to start. I'll help you to 1) Look with clarity at what has come between you, and 2) Do the vital work to rebuild trust, understanding, love, and intimacy in your relationship.
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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.