Therapists for Seniors in Hedgesville, WV
My goal is to help you navigate life’s toughest moments and find peace, healing, and fulfillment. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. Whether you're dealing with loss, trauma, or communication struggles, my goal is to support you in improving your quality of life and strengthening your relationships.
I’m certified in Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling, which means I approach our work together with deep empathy, sensitivity, and understanding. I believe in the power of creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
My goal is to help you navigate life’s toughest moments and find peace, healing, and fulfillment. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. Whether you're dealing with loss, trauma, or communication struggles, my goal is to support you in improving your quality of life and strengthening your relationships.
I’m certified in Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling, which means I approach our work together with deep empathy, sensitivity, and understanding. I believe in the power of creating a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
My name is Pam Monjar, and I am a grief-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee and West Virginia, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Grief Educator, and certified in death and bereavement studies. I specialize in supporting adults navigating the many faces of grief—whether through death, life transitions, or the quieter, invisible losses that often go unseen but deeply felt. As a fellow grief traveler, my own grief story inspires my passion for this work. Grief deserves to be seen, heard, and held. What is your grief story? I honor that it takes a lot of strength to ask for help. Let's journey together.
My name is Pam Monjar, and I am a grief-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee and West Virginia, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Grief Educator, and certified in death and bereavement studies. I specialize in supporting adults navigating the many faces of grief—whether through death, life transitions, or the quieter, invisible losses that often go unseen but deeply felt. As a fellow grief traveler, my own grief story inspires my passion for this work. Grief deserves to be seen, heard, and held. What is your grief story? I honor that it takes a lot of strength to ask for help. Let's journey together.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
My approach in counseling is somewhat holistic and eclectic. I believe a supportive counseling environment works to help a client achieve awareness, thus leading to healing and personal growth.
My role is to help clients explore their emotional needs and provide feedback. Hopefully, the value will be realized in both behavioral and emotional changes. Under all circumstances, my mission is to treat the client with the utmost regard and honor the human condition as it is.
Counseling hours are available most days at your convenience. Often clients are able to schedule an appointment with 24 hours of calling my office.
My approach in counseling is somewhat holistic and eclectic. I believe a supportive counseling environment works to help a client achieve awareness, thus leading to healing and personal growth.
My role is to help clients explore their emotional needs and provide feedback. Hopefully, the value will be realized in both behavioral and emotional changes. Under all circumstances, my mission is to treat the client with the utmost regard and honor the human condition as it is.
Counseling hours are available most days at your convenience. Often clients are able to schedule an appointment with 24 hours of calling my office.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
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We offer a variety of techniques to guide you into creating a pathway to healing and a direction that feels increasingly aligned with your own sense of inner core purpose. Over the years of counseling others, I have developed a specialty in working with depression, codependency issues, dual diagnosis & survivors of abuse. Since relocating to the area in 1999, I have been focusing on working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I lead two therapeutic support groups for women. I am also a dance/movement therapist offering a creative alternative on the therapeutic path.
We offer a variety of techniques to guide you into creating a pathway to healing and a direction that feels increasingly aligned with your own sense of inner core purpose. Over the years of counseling others, I have developed a specialty in working with depression, codependency issues, dual diagnosis & survivors of abuse. Since relocating to the area in 1999, I have been focusing on working with individuals, families, couples and groups. I lead two therapeutic support groups for women. I am also a dance/movement therapist offering a creative alternative on the therapeutic path.
Great to meet you, I have over 10 years clinical experience working in the Social Work field. I have worked in community mental health in a multitude of roles serving people from all walks of life. I have my Master of Social Work from West Virginia University. I have enjoyed providing individual and group care to help people meet their goals.
Great to meet you, I have over 10 years clinical experience working in the Social Work field. I have worked in community mental health in a multitude of roles serving people from all walks of life. I have my Master of Social Work from West Virginia University. I have enjoyed providing individual and group care to help people meet their goals.
Most people are Inherently "good," try to act this way, and don't know why this does not result in success, happiness. We will work to learn what interferes: Learning, health, life-stages, guilt, genetics, self-sabotage, traumas. You will make changes to free yourself from the past, so that future choices DO result in success, joy, peace. Since toddlers, we seek to be accepted, be useful; aware of this, you can meet your goals. Seeking help is bravely taking a risk, understandably causing many to be anxious at the 1st session. We'll work at YOUR pace. FOR FAST REPLY: swadams200[AT].com.
Most people are Inherently "good," try to act this way, and don't know why this does not result in success, happiness. We will work to learn what interferes: Learning, health, life-stages, guilt, genetics, self-sabotage, traumas. You will make changes to free yourself from the past, so that future choices DO result in success, joy, peace. Since toddlers, we seek to be accepted, be useful; aware of this, you can meet your goals. Seeking help is bravely taking a risk, understandably causing many to be anxious at the 1st session. We'll work at YOUR pace. FOR FAST REPLY: swadams200[AT].com.
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
I want to see my client's whole life picture and work to provide a treatment plan that fits their goals. My practice includes a range of client types, each being unique. I believe that everyone has the power to change and I meet my clients where they are. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive environment to facilitate that change.
I want to see my client's whole life picture and work to provide a treatment plan that fits their goals. My practice includes a range of client types, each being unique. I believe that everyone has the power to change and I meet my clients where they are. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive environment to facilitate that change.
My ideal clients are adults navigating complex emotional, behavioral, or high-stress situations impacting daily functioning, relationships, or decision-making. Many experience anxiety, trauma-related responses, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty managing major life stressors. I provide a structured, clinically grounded approach focused on understanding behavioral patterns, emotional functioning, and stress responses. Through assessment, consultation, and supportive clinical insight, I help clients gain clarity, improve functioning, and move forward with greater stability and self-understanding.
My ideal clients are adults navigating complex emotional, behavioral, or high-stress situations impacting daily functioning, relationships, or decision-making. Many experience anxiety, trauma-related responses, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty managing major life stressors. I provide a structured, clinically grounded approach focused on understanding behavioral patterns, emotional functioning, and stress responses. Through assessment, consultation, and supportive clinical insight, I help clients gain clarity, improve functioning, and move forward with greater stability and self-understanding.
Dannica
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC
5 Endorsed
Martinsburg, WV 25404
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Are worry and overwhelm taking up too much space in your life? Has trying to control everything led you to feel out of control in your own life? Are you dissatisfied with where you've landed, left feeling like something's missing? Maybe you're tired of hating yourself. Or perhaps you dream of a world where you aren't consumed by guilt and shame, constantly concerned with not doing enough.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I also work with folks who want to heal from dysfunctional family dynamics or relationship patterns.
Are worry and overwhelm taking up too much space in your life? Has trying to control everything led you to feel out of control in your own life? Are you dissatisfied with where you've landed, left feeling like something's missing? Maybe you're tired of hating yourself. Or perhaps you dream of a world where you aren't consumed by guilt and shame, constantly concerned with not doing enough.
I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I also work with folks who want to heal from dysfunctional family dynamics or relationship patterns.
You’ve spent so much of your life trying to outrun what happened to you as a child, yet the past still shows up in ways you wish it wouldn’t. You carry memories you never asked for, and even years later, they echo through your relationships, reactions, and how you see yourself. Trust feels risky. Connection feels uncertain. And whenever conflict, misunderstanding, or closeness appears, something inside you tightens, like you’re bracing to be hurt or abandoned. You swing between feeling too much and feeling nothing at all – never quite sure where you fit or how to feel safe. You’re tired of feeling stuck and lost.
You’ve spent so much of your life trying to outrun what happened to you as a child, yet the past still shows up in ways you wish it wouldn’t. You carry memories you never asked for, and even years later, they echo through your relationships, reactions, and how you see yourself. Trust feels risky. Connection feels uncertain. And whenever conflict, misunderstanding, or closeness appears, something inside you tightens, like you’re bracing to be hurt or abandoned. You swing between feeling too much and feeling nothing at all – never quite sure where you fit or how to feel safe. You’re tired of feeling stuck and lost.
Telehealth mental health therapy sessions with me provide a safe place, from the comfort of your own home, to share your your thoughts, feelings, fears, and as much of your personal story as you choose. You are always the center of my attention, and therapy is based on what you want to change about your behaviors, thoughts or feelings. I listen to what you have to say, and help you identify solutions to problems you may identify. I provide crisis counseling, brief therapy, and long term psychotherapy based on your needs.
Telehealth mental health therapy sessions with me provide a safe place, from the comfort of your own home, to share your your thoughts, feelings, fears, and as much of your personal story as you choose. You are always the center of my attention, and therapy is based on what you want to change about your behaviors, thoughts or feelings. I listen to what you have to say, and help you identify solutions to problems you may identify. I provide crisis counseling, brief therapy, and long term psychotherapy based on your needs.
Welcome. I honor the search that brings you here. Reaching out for assistance is a momentous step. This is the right time to act. Reading this message means you are ready. Your concerns are important; no problem is too small. There is a powerful you waiting ahead. I invite you to take the next step and contact me. Your commitment and willingness to change is the key. Are you willing to try something different?
Welcome. I honor the search that brings you here. Reaching out for assistance is a momentous step. This is the right time to act. Reading this message means you are ready. Your concerns are important; no problem is too small. There is a powerful you waiting ahead. I invite you to take the next step and contact me. Your commitment and willingness to change is the key. Are you willing to try something different?
Welcome. I’m Jeremy, a trauma therapist committed to helping you live your best life. As a West Virginia native, I'm passionate about providing a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen. The foundation of our work will be an environment that is safe, open-minded, and absolutely judgment-free. I believe in the power of a holistic journey to healing. I integrate a somatic approach with a person-centered framework to help you connect with your body's innate wisdom.
Welcome. I’m Jeremy, a trauma therapist committed to helping you live your best life. As a West Virginia native, I'm passionate about providing a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen. The foundation of our work will be an environment that is safe, open-minded, and absolutely judgment-free. I believe in the power of a holistic journey to healing. I integrate a somatic approach with a person-centered framework to help you connect with your body's innate wisdom.
Direct. Pragmatic. Results driven. I offer a flexible, semi-structured approach through a comprehensive assessment process, with education toward more effective coping skills and healthier self-care behaviors. Drawing on my 39 years of professional experience and training, I collaborate with each client to apply wisdom, principles, and research-based strategies. I approach consultation, clinical, & coaching services for the measured outcomes of development, improvement, and problem-solving skills. A wait-list is for people who have not yet determined to take action. My clients are the people who schedule appts and follow-through.
Direct. Pragmatic. Results driven. I offer a flexible, semi-structured approach through a comprehensive assessment process, with education toward more effective coping skills and healthier self-care behaviors. Drawing on my 39 years of professional experience and training, I collaborate with each client to apply wisdom, principles, and research-based strategies. I approach consultation, clinical, & coaching services for the measured outcomes of development, improvement, and problem-solving skills. A wait-list is for people who have not yet determined to take action. My clients are the people who schedule appts and follow-through.
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
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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.