Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Baltimore, MD
Nicholas Davenport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with older adults, people with chronic illness, and caregivers. I help people who are struggling with coming to terms with an illness or disability, managing the stresses of life with these conditions, or dealing with emotional distress near the end of life. As a clinical social worker, I have 10 years of experience working in the healthcare field, primarily with older adults, and was inspired to start my practice by seeing the need for more support for this population. I also work with the general adult population on issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, OCD, and sexually diverse identities.
I specialize in working with older adults, people with chronic illness, and caregivers. I help people who are struggling with coming to terms with an illness or disability, managing the stresses of life with these conditions, or dealing with emotional distress near the end of life. As a clinical social worker, I have 10 years of experience working in the healthcare field, primarily with older adults, and was inspired to start my practice by seeing the need for more support for this population. I also work with the general adult population on issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, OCD, and sexually diverse identities.
Shontel Gaskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to the neighborhood! This neighborhood provides a safe and comforting environment to be yourself. Sometimes it can be difficult to simply be; be present, be motivated or even be a part of this ever changing world. Here we provide the opportunity to initiate and tackle realistic goals with support along the way. The neighborhood serves regular, everyday people striving to be their best self, from working adults to caregivers of elderly parents. Entrepreneurs growing their business and patients transitioning to unemployment due to unforeseen circumstances. The neighborhood serves as an all inclusive space for healing.
Welcome to the neighborhood! This neighborhood provides a safe and comforting environment to be yourself. Sometimes it can be difficult to simply be; be present, be motivated or even be a part of this ever changing world. Here we provide the opportunity to initiate and tackle realistic goals with support along the way. The neighborhood serves regular, everyday people striving to be their best self, from working adults to caregivers of elderly parents. Entrepreneurs growing their business and patients transitioning to unemployment due to unforeseen circumstances. The neighborhood serves as an all inclusive space for healing.
Jesse Lee Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I specialized in geriatric and neurological (often TBI) psychotherapy at Hopkins and have had extensive work with folks with disabilities and complex medical issues.
I have had experience with a very wide range of folks that I've liked to work with and have found all of that work valuable and fulfilling. I think I am hoping to work with folks who are curious and open about themselves or at least would like to be. Therapy can be hard work at times and without that curiousness it can be hard to sit with those tough times. I think all folks coming into therapy are hoping to get better which I think is the earliest sign of hope in this process.
I specialized in geriatric and neurological (often TBI) psychotherapy at Hopkins and have had extensive work with folks with disabilities and complex medical issues.
I have had experience with a very wide range of folks that I've liked to work with and have found all of that work valuable and fulfilling. I think I am hoping to work with folks who are curious and open about themselves or at least would like to be. Therapy can be hard work at times and without that curiousness it can be hard to sit with those tough times. I think all folks coming into therapy are hoping to get better which I think is the earliest sign of hope in this process.
Neuropsychology/Psychological Assessment expertise includes Neuropsychological Evaluation of Memory, Learning Disabilities, IQ, and Personality
Dementia: Screening, Full Assessment and Diagnosis, 2nd Opinion Evaluation
Behavioral Medicine expertise includes Case Consultation, Treatment of Trauma, Addictive Behaviors
Treatment/Management of complex/chronic illnesses.
Finding the right psychotherapist can be challenging. It may be uncomfortable to schedule an initial session without obtaining a sense of what the therapist is like. Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have about this process or psychotherapy in general.
I'd be delighted to help.
I'm formally trained in Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment, and Behavioral Medicine (Mind-Body).
Psychotherapeutic treatment of disorders related to Anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Phobias) Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse.
Specific emphasis in couples and issues related to intimacy. Trained in Divorce Mediation.
Neuropsychology/Psychological Assessment expertise includes Neuropsychological Evaluation of Memory, Learning Disabilities, IQ, and Personality
Dementia: Screening, Full Assessment and Diagnosis, 2nd Opinion Evaluation
Behavioral Medicine expertise includes Case Consultation, Treatment of Trauma, Addictive Behaviors
Treatment/Management of complex/chronic illnesses.
Finding the right psychotherapist can be challenging. It may be uncomfortable to schedule an initial session without obtaining a sense of what the therapist is like. Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have about this process or psychotherapy in general.
I'd be delighted to help.
I'm formally trained in Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment, and Behavioral Medicine (Mind-Body).
Psychotherapeutic treatment of disorders related to Anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Phobias) Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse.
Specific emphasis in couples and issues related to intimacy. Trained in Divorce Mediation.
Jennifer J. Oh
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211 (Online Only)
I am an expert in working with older adolescents, adults, and older adults of diverse developmental, cultural, racial, sand immigrant backgrounds to treat anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship conflicts, intercultural or immigrant difficulties, and traumatic memories.
Living with anxiety/OCD/ADHD, feeling as if living "between two worlds" by virtue of all of your intersecting identities, and feeling confused about why your past haunts you (and why your most important relationships are suffering) can culminate in helplessness and despair. By creating a non-judgmental, open, and relational space for both reflection and exploration, I can meet you as you are and help you forge and narrate a path that fits. I help you better understand why you experience yourself and the world as you do and identify how you can be more present and move forward with tools, skills, and greater agency in your life.
I am an expert in working with older adolescents, adults, and older adults of diverse developmental, cultural, racial, sand immigrant backgrounds to treat anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship conflicts, intercultural or immigrant difficulties, and traumatic memories.
Living with anxiety/OCD/ADHD, feeling as if living "between two worlds" by virtue of all of your intersecting identities, and feeling confused about why your past haunts you (and why your most important relationships are suffering) can culminate in helplessness and despair. By creating a non-judgmental, open, and relational space for both reflection and exploration, I can meet you as you are and help you forge and narrate a path that fits. I help you better understand why you experience yourself and the world as you do and identify how you can be more present and move forward with tools, skills, and greater agency in your life.
Hannah Shivery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
Not accepting new clients
*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* Welcome and congratulations! You have taken the first step toward improving your mental and emotional well-being by exploring options for a qualified and experienced professional. I work with college-age adults to older adults and understand the complexities that affect each life phase. I am sensitive to cultural preferences and strive to create an accepting, comfortable, non judgmental environment for all.
*Not Currently Accepting New Clients* Welcome and congratulations! You have taken the first step toward improving your mental and emotional well-being by exploring options for a qualified and experienced professional. I work with college-age adults to older adults and understand the complexities that affect each life phase. I am sensitive to cultural preferences and strive to create an accepting, comfortable, non judgmental environment for all.
Patrizia Pallaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
In today's world, there is little time for reflection, for nurturing relationships, mentoring our children, or caring for our elderly parents. We often need a refuge from the confusion we experience in our daily lives, a time to clarify what's important and what's not important, as well as a safe place to begin making changes. I offer psychotherapeutic services based on the interrelation of body, mind, and emotion. Together, we will endeavor to examine our feelings and link them to words, connecting personal history with current life events and relationships.
In today's world, there is little time for reflection, for nurturing relationships, mentoring our children, or caring for our elderly parents. We often need a refuge from the confusion we experience in our daily lives, a time to clarify what's important and what's not important, as well as a safe place to begin making changes. I offer psychotherapeutic services based on the interrelation of body, mind, and emotion. Together, we will endeavor to examine our feelings and link them to words, connecting personal history with current life events and relationships.
Dr. Ana Lucia G Maciel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21204
I work with the different stages of the life span - from infancy until the older years.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 46 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently as a psychotherapist in the United States.
I work with the different stages of the life span - from infancy until the older years.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 46 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently as a psychotherapist in the United States.
I own two private practices in Towson and have been practicing therapy in the area for 22 years. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, grief, PTSD, postpartum depression, couples counseling. I work with adolescents 16 and older, adults and couples.
I own two private practices in Towson and have been practicing therapy in the area for 22 years. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, grief, PTSD, postpartum depression, couples counseling. I work with adolescents 16 and older, adults and couples.
Adele Feild brings considerable experience in counseling and education through her work as a mental health therapist, educator and mentor. She has experience working with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, trauma related to Adverse Childhood Experience, PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, School related issues, learning differences, Early Onset of Alzheimer/dementia, grief/loss; cultural/racial issues, peer and family conflicts and military service transitions. Adele has considerable experience assisting parents negotiate difficulties they may face with children who learn and behave atypically.
Adele Feild brings considerable experience in counseling and education through her work as a mental health therapist, educator and mentor. She has experience working with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, trauma related to Adverse Childhood Experience, PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, School related issues, learning differences, Early Onset of Alzheimer/dementia, grief/loss; cultural/racial issues, peer and family conflicts and military service transitions. Adele has considerable experience assisting parents negotiate difficulties they may face with children who learn and behave atypically.
Tsiona Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208 (Online Only)
Additionally, I offer psychotherapy to older adults who are experiencing challenges related to aging.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a high-functioning adult with mild cognitive disabilities or autism? If so, you understand how challenging it can be for them to find their place in society. Your child may be transitioning out of the public school system and trying to find their place in the greater world. Can they get married? Are they capable of working? Living independently? These decisions are fraught with anxiety and sadness as your loved one learns to navigate the outside world. As they progress through adulthood, ongoing emotional challenges and struggles persist. You want your child to feel successful and fulfilled.
Additionally, I offer psychotherapy to older adults who are experiencing challenges related to aging.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a high-functioning adult with mild cognitive disabilities or autism? If so, you understand how challenging it can be for them to find their place in society. Your child may be transitioning out of the public school system and trying to find their place in the greater world. Can they get married? Are they capable of working? Living independently? These decisions are fraught with anxiety and sadness as your loved one learns to navigate the outside world. As they progress through adulthood, ongoing emotional challenges and struggles persist. You want your child to feel successful and fulfilled.
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My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Casey DeBolt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
Evening and weekend appointments available! ! ! (Updated 6/17) Are you an adult seeking compassionate guidance through life's challenges? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Perhaps you find yourself grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, the addiction of a loved one, or navigating complex life transitions. If so, you're in the right place. You deserve understanding, support, and empowerment as you navigate your mental health journey. You need a safe space where you can freely express yourself without fear of judgment, knowing that your thoughts and feelings are respected and valued.
Evening and weekend appointments available! ! ! (Updated 6/17) Are you an adult seeking compassionate guidance through life's challenges? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Perhaps you find yourself grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, the addiction of a loved one, or navigating complex life transitions. If so, you're in the right place. You deserve understanding, support, and empowerment as you navigate your mental health journey. You need a safe space where you can freely express yourself without fear of judgment, knowing that your thoughts and feelings are respected and valued.
Devora (Deborah) Stern
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
Paula Peach
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist, I understand that when people are in pain, the need for understanding, empathy and relief is most important. With both competence and devotion to my work, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, transitions, phobias, couples therapy and divorce recovery. In the comfort of a warm and safe environment, I work hard, in partnership with you, to find the most effective pathway to you feeling better...and feeling better soon!
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist, I understand that when people are in pain, the need for understanding, empathy and relief is most important. With both competence and devotion to my work, I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, transitions, phobias, couples therapy and divorce recovery. In the comfort of a warm and safe environment, I work hard, in partnership with you, to find the most effective pathway to you feeling better...and feeling better soon!
Danielle Strobeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan. I have worked in multiple settings with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, BPD, PTSD, ADHD, autism, psychosis, addiction, and non-suicidal self-injury. I have the privilege of serving in the mental health field for just over 15 years. As a parent and active member in the autism community, my passion is working with individuals and families on the spectrum.
I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan. I have worked in multiple settings with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, BPD, PTSD, ADHD, autism, psychosis, addiction, and non-suicidal self-injury. I have the privilege of serving in the mental health field for just over 15 years. As a parent and active member in the autism community, my passion is working with individuals and families on the spectrum.
This is a problem solving practice. From inside a painful situation, it is often very hard to understand what is going wrong, or how to move forward when you may not really have a sense of where forward is right now. Sometimes, when we think we can't do things differently, it's just that we don't know how. That doesn't mean that every problem has a quick fix, but once you see it for what it is, there is usually help. Things can be better.
This is a problem solving practice. From inside a painful situation, it is often very hard to understand what is going wrong, or how to move forward when you may not really have a sense of where forward is right now. Sometimes, when we think we can't do things differently, it's just that we don't know how. That doesn't mean that every problem has a quick fix, but once you see it for what it is, there is usually help. Things can be better.
Dara Gervais
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPAT, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21213 (Online Only)
NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.
NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.
Are you a busy professional or college or grad student dealing with personal, relationship or work-related challenges? As a licensed psychologist, I help individuals and couples like you who are facing difficult life transitions and changes, have experienced trauma or loss, or are dealing with psychiatric illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Because I understand how hard it can be to ask for assistance, I respond to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner to make this first step toward growth and healing easier. Please note, I tend to respond email more quickly than voicemail messages.
Are you a busy professional or college or grad student dealing with personal, relationship or work-related challenges? As a licensed psychologist, I help individuals and couples like you who are facing difficult life transitions and changes, have experienced trauma or loss, or are dealing with psychiatric illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Because I understand how hard it can be to ask for assistance, I respond to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner to make this first step toward growth and healing easier. Please note, I tend to respond email more quickly than voicemail messages.
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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.