Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Akron, OH

Getting to advanced age can be a blessing, but it also presents many challenges. Retirement, lifestyle changes, health issues, cognitive decline, are just some of those challenges. Finding purpose and value in all life stages requires accepting changes and adapting to new circumstances.

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.

Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.

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.

Akron's identity as the 'Rubber City' — once the world capital of tire manufacturing — has given way to a post-industrial economy navigating transformation, and therapists here frequently address the long-term psychological effects of deindustrialization: economic stress, community grief, and the identity challenges of a workforce that has had to reinvent itself across generations. The city is home to the University of Akron and has a growing health sciences and polymer science sector, creating a more economically diverse population than its industrial reputation suggests. Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community concentrated in West Akron, Fairlawn, and the Highland Square neighborhood. Akron's significant Black community and the city's ongoing recovery from decades of economic decline shape a therapy culture in which community resilience and racial equity are recurring clinical themes.

Gender ID

	71%	Female
	29%	Male

Session Type

	62%	In Person and Online
	38%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

62%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
46%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
38%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
38%	Behavioral Therapy
38%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
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 Akron, OH

Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.

Kreins Psychological Services

Dr. Jeff J. Rocker

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

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