Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Peoria, IL

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.

I can help with elderly phase of life issues. During our collaborative experience together, I will provide an empathic and caring space to help you move through your struggles, so you can live your best life. Together we will find ways towards a path of feeling better, leaning new coping skills to reconnect with your internal self.

As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in elderly disorders, I provide compassionate and effective treatment to support individuals navigating the challenges of aging. My approach, grounded in evidence-based therapies, is customized to address the unique needs of each person. The transition to older age can be difficult, involving adjustments such as retirement, the loss of friends and spouses, chronic illness, and more. My goal is to help individuals manage these changes and improve their quality of life during this significant life stage.

This component address the age related mental health challenges, cognitive changes, emotional well-being, and strategies to maintain independence and quality of life.

I work with older clients on issues around aging, retirement, loss and other adjustments at this time of life.

Peoria is a central Illinois city historically associated with the phrase 'Will it play in Peoria?'—a cultural benchmark for mainstream American taste—and home to major Caterpillar Inc. operations—the company that has shaped the city's industrial identity and workforce for generations. The city has faced significant challenges from deindustrialization and population decline, and OSF HealthCare's large integrated health system—including behavioral health services—is one of the most significant mental health resources for central Illinois. Bradley University contributes a student population and some counseling capacity, and a private therapy sector serves the professional and healthcare community. Common therapy concerns include economic anxiety tied to Caterpillar's global business cycles, depression and anxiety in a community navigating population and economic decline, industrial workforce stress, and the mental health challenges of mid-size Midwestern cities working to reimagine their futures.

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 Peoria, IL

Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs

Dr. Sheryl Ferguson

Peter Gould

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Dr. Amy Schullery