Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Heartfelt Harmonies was created to serve individuals within the community with high-quality and evidence-based music therapy services. And to do so with a full heart, compassion, and individualized care. Services focus on individual client goals, strengths, preferences, and areas of need. For both individuals and groups. Most of my work experience has been with older adults, individuals working through mental health conditions, and the past three years as a board-certified music therapist, serving individuals with developmental disabilities. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and older adults.
Heartfelt Harmonies was created to serve individuals within the community with high-quality and evidence-based music therapy services. And to do so with a full heart, compassion, and individualized care. Services focus on individual client goals, strengths, preferences, and areas of need. For both individuals and groups. Most of my work experience has been with older adults, individuals working through mental health conditions, and the past three years as a board-certified music therapist, serving individuals with developmental disabilities. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and older adults.
My office is in an older and comfortable office building in a quaint and relaxed neighborhood.
I work with all types of patients, including those who have never been in therapy. Therapy can seem intimidating, but I will work to see that you feel comfortable and safe. It's important to feel trust in your therapist, so I welcome your feedback as to how I can better help you.
My office is in an older and comfortable office building in a quaint and relaxed neighborhood.
I work with all types of patients, including those who have never been in therapy. Therapy can seem intimidating, but I will work to see that you feel comfortable and safe. It's important to feel trust in your therapist, so I welcome your feedback as to how I can better help you.
As our population ages, I have placed a special emphasis on the ill and/or older client, as well.
Choosing to see a therapist is not always an easy decision. It is often hard to imagine sharing difficult, painful or shameful feelings with a stranger. Choosing to see a therapist is also a brave decision, filled with possibility. As an experienced clinical psychologist, licensed in Michigan and Indiana, I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort, in which client and therapist work together to know and understand the strengths and challenges that confront the client every day. Therapy is the work of knowing oneself and then setting out to manage these discoveries effectively.
As our population ages, I have placed a special emphasis on the ill and/or older client, as well.
Choosing to see a therapist is not always an easy decision. It is often hard to imagine sharing difficult, painful or shameful feelings with a stranger. Choosing to see a therapist is also a brave decision, filled with possibility. As an experienced clinical psychologist, licensed in Michigan and Indiana, I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort, in which client and therapist work together to know and understand the strengths and challenges that confront the client every day. Therapy is the work of knowing oneself and then setting out to manage these discoveries effectively.
Joan Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
This is a big step in seeking a therapist, a step closer to peace of mind and healing your heart. Listening, being heard, witnessing, and validating your story are invaluable to your recovery. I am skilled in the area of addictions and have worked with adults and Seniors who have been physically, sexually, spiritually, verbally, or emotionally abused. I have worked with people with chronic or terminal illnesses, and surviving a loss, grief, and bereavement. I will help you learn about compassion for yourself and help you restore your integrity and self-esteem. This can be a transformation, helping you become who you want to be!
This is a big step in seeking a therapist, a step closer to peace of mind and healing your heart. Listening, being heard, witnessing, and validating your story are invaluable to your recovery. I am skilled in the area of addictions and have worked with adults and Seniors who have been physically, sexually, spiritually, verbally, or emotionally abused. I have worked with people with chronic or terminal illnesses, and surviving a loss, grief, and bereavement. I will help you learn about compassion for yourself and help you restore your integrity and self-esteem. This can be a transformation, helping you become who you want to be!
I am a trained mental health counselor, working with children, preteens, adolescents, teenagers, young and older adults experiencing circumstances beyond their scope to deal with alone.
Silent and negative non-verbal thoughts to ourselves about life's circumstances can and will hurt us. They are the misbeliefs or lies we silently tell ourselves, over and over again about why we feel the way we feel when we experience suffering. Our silent, negative non-verbal thoughts become our negative self-talk and keep us stuck in life's circumstances. We can choose to make a difference. We can choose to recognize the misbeliefs or lies we tell ourselves so that we can start the healing process of moving forward.
I am a trained mental health counselor, working with children, preteens, adolescents, teenagers, young and older adults experiencing circumstances beyond their scope to deal with alone.
Silent and negative non-verbal thoughts to ourselves about life's circumstances can and will hurt us. They are the misbeliefs or lies we silently tell ourselves, over and over again about why we feel the way we feel when we experience suffering. Our silent, negative non-verbal thoughts become our negative self-talk and keep us stuck in life's circumstances. We can choose to make a difference. We can choose to recognize the misbeliefs or lies we tell ourselves so that we can start the healing process of moving forward.
It is also a privilege to work with grieving individuals, elderly/Dementia clients, their families and the families of a loved one recovering from a brain injury.
Are you struggling in your marriage and feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or just not sure where to turn or what to do? Over the years I have worked with couples and individuals who have experienced a variety of emotions, as well as depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with those who deal with and struggle to understand the various emotions one feels during times of turmoil while working through life's challenges.
It is also a privilege to work with grieving individuals, elderly/Dementia clients, their families and the families of a loved one recovering from a brain injury.
Are you struggling in your marriage and feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or just not sure where to turn or what to do? Over the years I have worked with couples and individuals who have experienced a variety of emotions, as well as depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with those who deal with and struggle to understand the various emotions one feels during times of turmoil while working through life's challenges.
Carrie A Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (Online Only)
There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in." - L.Cohen I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults who are navigating all types of life struggles. I believe in companioning people who are trying to make sense of the uncertainties of life. I specialize in grief and loss whether that's due to death or other life losses such as relationships ending, job loss, or empty nest. My background is in medical social work including women's health, hospice, school social work, and nursing home and geriatric services.
There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in." - L.Cohen I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults who are navigating all types of life struggles. I believe in companioning people who are trying to make sense of the uncertainties of life. I specialize in grief and loss whether that's due to death or other life losses such as relationships ending, job loss, or empty nest. My background is in medical social work including women's health, hospice, school social work, and nursing home and geriatric services.
I believe all people have the capacity for change, and that even the smallest change can have a positive impact on a person’s life. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults. I support individuals experiencing a variety of issues including: career stress, life transitions, debilitating illness, and marginalization for a variety of reasons. I offer counseling in Spanish as well as English.
I believe all people have the capacity for change, and that even the smallest change can have a positive impact on a person’s life. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults. I support individuals experiencing a variety of issues including: career stress, life transitions, debilitating illness, and marginalization for a variety of reasons. I offer counseling in Spanish as well as English.
InTouch Christian Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46280 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Pamelia. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Feeling as if you are unable to make it through the day, that there are not enough hours in the day? Are you struggling to maintain a good work/life/family balance? I have counseled across the board, my specialty lies in assisting clients that are suffering from depression and/or anxiety. I also have helped clients with chronic pain, as well as our military personnel that have been deployed. Although I have counseled children and teens, my expertise lies with adults and older adults. I also offer health coaching and motivational coaching!
Hi there, I'm Pamelia. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Feeling as if you are unable to make it through the day, that there are not enough hours in the day? Are you struggling to maintain a good work/life/family balance? I have counseled across the board, my specialty lies in assisting clients that are suffering from depression and/or anxiety. I also have helped clients with chronic pain, as well as our military personnel that have been deployed. Although I have counseled children and teens, my expertise lies with adults and older adults. I also offer health coaching and motivational coaching!
I love helping people. I've been in practice on the Westside of Indianapolis for over 28 years. We are a general psychology practice with individual and couples counseling services, working with teens and adults. We offer some testing services as well. We have a good reputation with the Christian community in and around Indianapolis.
I love helping people. I've been in practice on the Westside of Indianapolis for over 28 years. We are a general psychology practice with individual and couples counseling services, working with teens and adults. We offer some testing services as well. We have a good reputation with the Christian community in and around Indianapolis.
Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
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I work with clients who are ready for change and are eager to honestly examine their lives-- clients who are ready to explore issues which have generated disappointments, resentments, loneliness, pain, anger, or heartache. Life is hard, and at times we all need someone who will see us, hear us, and help us explore who we are and why we do the things we do. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and it is highly influenced by object relations and attachment theory. I believe our work is a collaborative effort. I provide a compassionate, engaging and respectful environment for clients.
I work with clients who are ready for change and are eager to honestly examine their lives-- clients who are ready to explore issues which have generated disappointments, resentments, loneliness, pain, anger, or heartache. Life is hard, and at times we all need someone who will see us, hear us, and help us explore who we are and why we do the things we do. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and it is highly influenced by object relations and attachment theory. I believe our work is a collaborative effort. I provide a compassionate, engaging and respectful environment for clients.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
Ellyn Vogel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46241 (Online Only)
Hello! I am currently offering Telehealth and phone sessions. Are you interested in personal growth and healing? I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is having the courage to look inward, while being compassionate with yourself so you can begin to move forward. I have been working with people for over 20 years towards (re)gaining mental and physical health through lifestyle approaches to wellness. I offer a research-based holistic approach, which looks at the whole person, while also integrating various therapeutic techniques to help you reach the deepest healing possible.
Hello! I am currently offering Telehealth and phone sessions. Are you interested in personal growth and healing? I believe one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is having the courage to look inward, while being compassionate with yourself so you can begin to move forward. I have been working with people for over 20 years towards (re)gaining mental and physical health through lifestyle approaches to wellness. I offer a research-based holistic approach, which looks at the whole person, while also integrating various therapeutic techniques to help you reach the deepest healing possible.
Phyllis G. Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220 (Online Only)
My style is to partner with people to explore issues that impair their experiencing their optimal lives. I have experience with diverse issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, physical rehabilitation and aging. I work with people in crisis to address the crisis and improve functioning.
My style is to partner with people to explore issues that impair their experiencing their optimal lives. I have experience with diverse issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, physical rehabilitation and aging. I work with people in crisis to address the crisis and improve functioning.
Stephany Keys
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Not accepting new clients
We are temporarily unable to accept new clients at this time. We hope to resume accepting new patients in the near future.
We are temporarily unable to accept new clients at this time. We hope to resume accepting new patients in the near future.
Sujata Ghate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Feeling stuck, burned out, or struggling with imposter syndrome? Difficulties in even one area of life leads to us feeling overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to help you feel supported and get unstuck. When one thing in life is going badly, we tend to feel overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to improve that through healing from the past, embracing change, identifying strengths that were always there, as well as gain new confidence. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to therapy to clients grow through challenging seasons into confident people once again.
Feeling stuck, burned out, or struggling with imposter syndrome? Difficulties in even one area of life leads to us feeling overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to help you feel supported and get unstuck. When one thing in life is going badly, we tend to feel overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to improve that through healing from the past, embracing change, identifying strengths that were always there, as well as gain new confidence. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to therapy to clients grow through challenging seasons into confident people once again.
I work with a variety of individuals, couples, and families dealing with such problems as anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship difficulties. One of my special interests is assisting clients with improving their decision-making in important life areas. Recently I published a book on judgment and ways to enhance it. I am also experienced in providing psychological evaluations for assessment of attention deficit disorders, fitness for bariatric surgery, and court-related issues. I look forward to helping others explore strategies to enhance well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
I work with a variety of individuals, couples, and families dealing with such problems as anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship difficulties. One of my special interests is assisting clients with improving their decision-making in important life areas. Recently I published a book on judgment and ways to enhance it. I am also experienced in providing psychological evaluations for assessment of attention deficit disorders, fitness for bariatric surgery, and court-related issues. I look forward to helping others explore strategies to enhance well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
K. Brynolf Lyon
Counselor, PhD, CGP, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Waitlist for new clients
I serve clients who struggle with long term emotional distress or who have crisis issues in their lives. Clients motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape their experience and their relationships are specially suited to the work I do. I work from the perspective of intersubjective psychoanalytic theory and object relations theory. I am an Accredited Practitioner in Mentalization Based Psychotherapy with Personality Disorders through the British Psychoanalytic Council.
I serve clients who struggle with long term emotional distress or who have crisis issues in their lives. Clients motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape their experience and their relationships are specially suited to the work I do. I work from the perspective of intersubjective psychoanalytic theory and object relations theory. I am an Accredited Practitioner in Mentalization Based Psychotherapy with Personality Disorders through the British Psychoanalytic Council.
Cynthia L Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Is your life headed in the direction you want it? Are there things hanging around from your past that are affecting current life decisions/relationships? The best gift we can give to others is the gift of our own health. By taking care of ourselves, we inherently can be "better" for the loved ones in our life. I have over 15 years experience working with clients and a variety of life challenges: depression, anxiety, divorce, separation, work/life balance, substance abuse, and survivors of trauma. I am client centered, compassionate and authentic. Call me today to see how counseling can help.
Is your life headed in the direction you want it? Are there things hanging around from your past that are affecting current life decisions/relationships? The best gift we can give to others is the gift of our own health. By taking care of ourselves, we inherently can be "better" for the loved ones in our life. I have over 15 years experience working with clients and a variety of life challenges: depression, anxiety, divorce, separation, work/life balance, substance abuse, and survivors of trauma. I am client centered, compassionate and authentic. Call me today to see how counseling can help.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric 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.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients 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.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.