Licensed Therapist
Jessica Boerma, LCSW
who we help
Therapy for Older Adults in New York City
Later life brings its own set of changes, and they are not always easy to talk about with the people closest to you. Therapy gives you a steady place to process loss, adjust to new circumstances, and stay connected to what matters.
We understand
What clients bring
The reasons are specific to this stage of life: grief and bereavement, retirement and a shifting sense of identity, chronic or serious illness, caregiving for a partner or parent, and the loneliness that can come with a smaller social world. Some clients want help with long-standing patterns they finally have the time to look at.
We offer focused support for grief and loss and for the strain that comes with caregiving, which are common reasons older adults reach out.
Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of aging
It is a common misconception that low mood is just what getting older feels like. Depression is not a normal part of aging, and the National Institute of Mental Health notes that effective treatment options are available to help older adults manage their mental health. Depression and anxiety can be easy to miss in later life because they show up as sleep changes, physical complaints, or withdrawal rather than obvious sadness, so naming them clearly is an important first step.
How we work
We match you with a therapist experienced in working with older adults, at a pace that respects your history and your time. The work is practical and unhurried, and our clinicians use evidence-based methods chosen to fit your goals, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapy.
When a concern needs more focus, we connect it to support such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions.
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Clinicians who work with Older adults
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Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Alexandra Chechik-Van Dijk, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Angela Flanagan, Psy.D.
Licensed Therapist
Jennifer Gutmann, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Jason Hill, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Shelby Keyworth, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Chase Klein, LMSW
Licensed Psychologist
Shoshana Linzer, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Eitan Metzger, Psy.D.
Licensed Therapist
Miriam Weiss, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Brynn Werner Silverstein, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Alejandra Zamora, Psy.D.
How we work
What to expect when you start
The first session is mostly a conversation about what brings you in and what you would like to be different. There is no need to prepare. You and your therapist decide together how the work should go.
Sessions are online for residents of New York and, with clinicians licensed there, New Jersey. Some of the clinicians listed here also see clients in person at our Upper West Side office in New York City, and each profile shows where that clinician sees clients and where they are licensed. We can go over insurance and fees before you start.
questions and answers
Common questions
No. People begin therapy in their sixties, seventies, and beyond, and benefit from it. Later life brings real changes worth processing, and having the time to look at long-standing patterns can make the work especially productive.
Grief is natural and not something therapy rushes. What therapy offers is steady support through it, and help if grief becomes stuck or starts to look like depression, which is treatable at any age.
Yes. We offer online sessions across New York and New Jersey, which can make care easier to keep up with around health or mobility limits.
Yes. Loneliness is common in later life as social circles get smaller, and it is a frequent and workable focus in therapy. Sessions are a steady point of connection in themselves, and the work often includes practical ways to rebuild contact and a sense of purpose.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US), free and confidential, 24/7.
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
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