Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Joliet, IL

Older adulthood can bring a range of emotional and cognitive challenges. I specialize in working with older adults and their families to address these concerns with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach draws from geropsychology, neuropsychology, and mindfulness-informed therapy to support emotional well-being, promote independence, and improve quality of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or an aging loved one, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.

We provide psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of older adults, with a focus on supporting emotional well-being, life transitions, and overall quality of life in later years. Our approach addresses concerns such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, cognitive changes, and adjustment to aging-related challenges. We integrate cognitive therapy principles and health psychology to support overall wellness, strengthen coping skills, and promote healthy behavior change. We work collaboratively with clients to enhance resilience and foster a sense of purpose, dignity, and connection throughout the aging process.

I am committed to serving older adults. I have extensive experience working with clients who are navigating challenges of aging, the loss of a spouse or partner, challenges with adult children, and the social and emotional challenges of aging.

At Bloom, we support older adults and their families through the emotional and life changes that can come with aging. We provide a compassionate space to strengthen coping skills, connection, and emotional well-being.

When I began my practice, I was already in my mid 60s and assumed I would specialize in older adults. As a specialist in sexuality, I have helped many clients who come to me with sexual issues, most related to aging. I've become an expert of elder sexuality, assisting clients who want to continue to enjoy a healthy and satisfying erotic life. I have helped clients overcome erectile dysfunction, inability to orgasm, low desire, pain with sex and other problems. Many clients come to me post divorce or widowhood, who have not been sexual or even touched for decades and whose bodies have gone numb. Lack of education is a big problem for many and just learning about what is "normal" and what is possible is a huge game changer. Often, there needs to be a clearing of emotional issues that needs to be cleared. More recently, I have begun working with clients who have medical issues related to aging, working with people who are dealing with Parkinsons, IBS, Cancer, etc. Finally, as we age often we become anxious and fearful about our mortality, something that I can definitely help with as a hypnotist.

Joliet is a city southwest of Chicago in Will County with a complex character that blends post-industrial working-class heritage, significant suburban growth, and a disproportionate association with the correctional system—the Stateville Correctional Center and Joliet's former prison are among the most prominent landmarks, and the city has a large population connected to criminal justice employment, incarceration, and reentry. The city's population is racially diverse, with significant Black and Latino communities, and economic inequality creates meaningful variation in access to mental health care across different neighborhoods. Local hospitals and community providers offer behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves those with the means to access it. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, trauma, family stress, and the particular challenges of reentry and the psychological weight of living in a community shaped by its proximity to mass incarceration.

Gender ID

	71%	Female
	29%	Male

Session Type

	62%	In Person and Online
	38%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

54%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
38%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
38%	Behavioral Therapy
38%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
38%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
31%	Eclectic Therapy
31%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
62%	Young Adult
38%	Teen
15%	Children

Client Focus

77%	Women
54%	LGBTQ+
54%	Men
54%	Persons with Disabilities
38%	Hispanic / Latino

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Joliet, IL

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC

Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs

MJB Wellness LLC