Older Adults Program
CFR’s Older Adults Program (OAP) helps communities flourish by providing individual, relationship, and family therapy to older adults, specialized training to mental health professionals, and educational programs to communities, organizations, and groups with elders and their caregivers.
Services
OAP provides the following services to older adults (60 years old +) and organizations that work with older adults:
- Quality individual, relationship, and family therapy for older adults.
- Group classes for older adults on issues of emotional stability and growth during retirement, building deep relationships, grieving loss and change, and embracing new ways of finding purpose and direction.
- Consultation and education for organizations on providing excellent therapeutic treatment for older adults. This work includes identifying and honoring diverse cultural and systemic contexts, which can impact how best to help elders identify and meet psychosocial needs and wants.
How to Work with OAP
Our relationships in our workplaces, families, communities, volunteer organizations, and faith organizations are all fundamental to our well-being. During the aging process, significant changes in these aspects of our lives can deeply impact our ability to feel connected and find purpose.
Our therapists are experts in supporting older adults (as individuals, couples, and families) to navigate the emotional road of retirement, loss of a loved one and bereavement, anxiety, and depression, as well as creating a meaningful and joyful next chapter of life.
Contact Kent Matthies, MFT, MDiv, for more information on OAP.
Meet our Team
Barbara Barry, MEd, LMFT
Barbara Barry, MEd, LMFT
Barbara Barry is a sensitive, and caring therapist, affirming each person’s capacity for change and growth. Her approach is grounded in compassion, non-judgmental presence and collaboration. She supports clients as...
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Communication, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Alexis W. V. Bové, MS, J...
Alexis W. V. Bové, MS, JD, LMFT
Alexis Bové is a compassionate, empathic, and engaging therapist whose approach is collaborative and supportive while challenging clients to meet their therapeutic goals. She believes in the importance of fostering...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Mike Butera, LMFT
Mike Butera, LMFT
Mike supports the mental and relational wellness of individuals, couples, and families. He provides unique and creative ways to guide therapy participants through life’s inevitable challenges. He shapes space for...
Specialty Areas: Artists and Athletes, Communication, Community Partnerships Initiative, Community Trauma Response, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Reid Cilley, MFT
Reid Cilley, MFT
Hello! I am Reid Cilley, a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to support them through their healing journeys. My goal is to provide...
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
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Alexander Coleman, MFT
Alexander Coleman, MFT
If you’re seeking insight, practical tools, and the genuine feeling of being heard and understood by a therapist, you’ve landed in the right place. I take pride in embodying all...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sex and Love Addiction, Stress, Work/Life Balance
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Kenneth W. Covelman, PhD
Kenneth W. Covelman, PhD
Dr. Covelman is a licensed clinical psychologist who maintains a diverse practice in individual, couples and family therapy. He has special interest and training in working with stepfamilies, families and couples...
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Children with Special Needs, Chronic Illness, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW
Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW
Do you ever feel that your heart and your mind want different things? In our sessions together, we will spend time with your different parts. Using the principles of Internal...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication, Community Partnerships Initiative, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Work/Life Balance
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Veronica Haggerty, MA, R...
Veronica Haggerty, MA, RN, MFT
Veronica Haggerty is a Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse and Marriage and Family Therapist trained in many of the ‘best practice’ marriage and relationship education programs in the country. She knows...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Chronic Illness, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Stress, Trauma, Work/Life Balance
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Lisa Handler, PhD, LMFT
Lisa Handler, PhD, LMFT
Lisa works with individuals and couples of all ages who are experiencing challenges in their lives and/or relationships. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients and welcomes those...
Specialty Areas: LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Gabrielle Hoang, MFT
Gabrielle Hoang, MFT
Hello! Navigating emotions, relationships, and the complexities of lived experiences can feel overwhelming. As a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with diverse individuals, couples, and families...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Career Counseling, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Amy Jones, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Amy Jones, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Amy Jones (she/her) is a Couples and Family Therapist, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, and Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist at the Council for Relationships (CFR), where she also serves as Director...
Specialty Areas: Community Trauma Response, Depression and Anxiety, Disabled People/People with Disabilities, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Life Transitions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Carla Krash, MSS, LCSW, MFA
Carla Krash, MSS, LCSW, MFA
Whether you want to clean out your closet, your bedroom, or your whole house, with my support and guidance, I will help you identify goals that are vital, realistic, and...
Specialty Areas: Adoption, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Infertility, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Work/Life Balance
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Amy Leonard, LMSW
Amy Leonard, LMSW
If you are feeling stuck, alone, or confused about yourself or your relationships, then therapy could be a helpful next step for you. I would love to help you explore...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma
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Allen-Michael Lewis, LMF...
Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, MS, AS
Allen Lewis, LMFT, AS is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor providing tele-therapy services to clients in PA, NJ, DE, FL, and NY. Allen is...
Specialty Areas: Adoption, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Work/Life Balance
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Sloane Previdi, LSW, MFT
Sloane Previdi, LSW, MFT
If you feel distressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of exactly how you feel, I can help you understand these feelings and take steps to feel better. I provide you with...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Florda Priftanji, LMFT
Florda Priftanji, LMFT
Whether you are working to smooth life transitions or build emotional stability, therapy is a resource that can offer guidance. Florda is an integrative therapist that empowers individuals to gain...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LC...
Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, CST
Ms. Raizman has over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, and sex therapist. Her areas...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Divorce, Life Transitions, Sex and Love Addiction, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Hannah Reiss, MFT
Hannah Reiss, MFT
Hi there! I’m Hannah, a systemically trained therapist passionate about helping people find meaning, alignment, and contentment in their lives. I understand that the issues you bring into therapy are...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Technology, Trauma, Work/Life Balance
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Dr. Martha S. Rinehart, ...
Dr. Martha S. Rinehart, MA, LMFT
Dr. Rinehart strives to help individuals, couples and families undergoing life transitions: those struggling with issues of identity, marriage, parenting, promotion, aging, retirement, and loss. Her goal is to empower clients...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Infertility, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Meghan Rydzewski, MFT
Meghan Rydzewski, MFT
Coming to terms with our feelings and confronting our emotions alone can feel challenging. If you feel stuck, anxious, or isolated in any area of your life, you have come...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Career Counseling, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, OCD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Lenny Schnier, LSW
Lenny Schnier, LSW
I have an integrative approach to therapy, which means I adapt the therapeutic process to the unique needs of each client. Some frameworks I pull from are systemic, narrative, relational,...
Specialty Areas: Artists and Athletes, Chronic Illness, Communication, Community Partnerships Initiative, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Work/Life Balance
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Davina Scott, MSW
Davina Scott, MSW
If you’re feeling like the weight of your past is becoming too heavy to carry alone, you’re in the right place. In our work together, I’ll offer a supportive and...
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, OCD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Work/Life Balance
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Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW...
Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW, LSW
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. This includes our...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Difficulties, Technology, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Qianna S. Snooks, PsyD
Qianna S. Snooks, PsyD
One of the most powerful experiences a person can have is sitting across from another human being and feeling understood. In my work, I have embraced an integration of Psychodynamic...
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Margot Stein, LMFT
Margot Stein, LMFT
Margot Stein, LMFT completed the clergy track for post-graduate studies in marriage and family therapy. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are struggling with difference: autism, ADHD,...
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Children with Special Needs, Depression and Anxiety, Disabled People/People with Disabilities, Learning Disorders, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Parenting, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT
Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT
Ms. Valdivieso is an empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist who respects each client’s unique and individual journey. She believes that humans have an incredible capacity for resiliency and change. Ms....
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Bianca Williams, MFT
Bianca Williams, MFT
My practice experience must encompass feeling safe, supported, and free of judgment or “my way or the highway” thinking. My goal is to work collaboratively with you, showing up as...
Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Kent Matthies, MFT, MDiv