Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Independence, MO

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.

All our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition. The treatments provided by them are lead by our psychiatry team, as many of issues in elderly stem from either depression or dementia. Our nedical director Dr. Ernest Graypel recently published a book on adult cognitive impairments.

Growing old is not for the faint of heart! Everything changes, our relationships, our bodies, our minds. Let me help you explore how to recreate yourself during these later years.

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 psychologist specializing in geriatric care, my approach to treatment is holistic, person-centered, and tailored to the unique needs of older adults. I prioritize building a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship, recognizing the diverse life experiences and challenges that come with aging. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive counseling, and reminiscence therapy, I address a wide range of concerns including adjustment to life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and cognitive changes. I collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care and support. Additionally, I integrate strengths-based approaches to help older adults identify and leverage their resilience and coping skills. My goal is to promote emotional well-being, enhance quality of life, and empower older adults to navigate the aging process with dignity and resilience.

Independence is a Kansas City suburb with a distinctive character rooted in its historical significance as the starting point of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails and as the world headquarters of the Community of Christ—a significant Latter Day Saint denomination—as well as being the hometown of President Harry S. Truman, a combination that gives the city a particular civic identity unusual for a suburb of its size. The religious community anchored by the Community of Christ Temple creates both a strong support network and specific mental health considerations around faith, doubt, and community belonging for those navigating their relationship with the church. Centerpoint Medical Center and the broader Kansas City health system provide behavioral health resources to Independence and surrounding communities. Common therapy concerns include faith and spiritual identity, commuter stress from the Kansas City metro, economic anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the particular dynamics of a community where civic pride and religious heritage are deeply intertwined.

Gender ID

	69%	Female
	31%	Male

Session Type

	60%	In Person and Online
	40%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

60%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
47%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
40%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
40%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Psychodynamic Therapy
33%	Psychoeducational Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
60%	Young Adult
40%	Teen
7%	Children

Client Focus

73%	Women
53%	LGBTQ+
47%	Men
47%	Persons with Disabilities
33%	Christian

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Independence, MO

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

Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.

Dawning of a New Day Counseling & Coaching

Dr. Sheryl Ferguson

Kreins Psychological Services