Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Springfield, MA

Having worked at a rehabilitation hospital providing neuropsychological assessments and counseling for the elderly, I am comfortable working with people who may be struggling with mild-to-moderate cognitive difficulties, and their family members who are seeking to better understand and support their loved one. Please reach out today for more information.

I have training and experience working with older adults and often support older adults through activities such as life review to best support their unique needs.

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

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.

Springfield is the largest city in western Massachusetts and one of the state's most economically challenged communities, with high rates of poverty, significant post-industrial decline, and a large Puerto Rican population that makes it one of the most culturally distinct cities in New England. Spanish-language therapy is essential, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific experiences of Puerto Rican and broader Latino communities significantly shapes the local mental health landscape. Baystate Health operates behavioral health programs in the city, and several community mental health centers provide sliding-scale and publicly funded services for residents who cannot afford private therapy. Common therapy concerns include trauma, anxiety, depression, economic stress, and the complex intergenerational dynamics of a diaspora community that has been central to Springfield's identity for decades.

Gender ID

	75%	Male
	25%	Female

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
50%	Hypnotherapy
50%	Psychoeducational Therapy
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
25%	Young Adult

Client Focus

50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Men
50%	Persons with Disabilities
50%	Women
25%	Asian

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Springfield, MA

Brian Bermack

Jillian Luz

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

MJB Wellness LLC