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Ingrid Shadow

LCSW

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Specialties

Anxiety Depression

Grief and LossLife Transitions

Trauma

Ingrid Shadow, MSW is an LCSW who graduated from Rutgers University in 1999. As a well-versed clinician, Ingrid has 26 years of experience in the field and is licensed in Texas.

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Since I was a little girl, I remember listening to the stories my grandparents, great aunts and those older than me shared. I always felt fascinated when learning about their experiences, wisdom and the life lessons that came along with their conversations. These positive experiences motivated me to become a therapist.

Online therapy is believed to be very effective for older adults as it significantly improves accessibility to mental health care by removing barriers like transportation difficulties, physical limitations, and the need to travel to a therapist’s office, allowing them to receive treatment from the comfort of their own homes, which is particularly important for seniors with mobility issues or living in remote areas; this increased access can help them address mental health concerns that they might otherwise avoid due to logistical challenges.

My main goal during the sessions is for my clients to feel that I am respecting their life experiences, make them feel comfortable by building rapport, addressing concerns, using clear communication, and tailoring interventions to their specific needs, often incorporating life review techniques and focusing on values-based goals, while being mindful of potential cognitive changes that may require adjustments to the therapy process.

My advice for anyone who is starting therapy for the first time is to be open and honest with your therapist, come prepared with any concerns or goals you want to address, actively listen to your therapist’s guidance, and don’t be afraid to ask questions if something is unclear; remember that therapy is a collaborative process where you should feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Therapists Who Understand Aging

Have Hope After Three Sessions

After three sessions a majority of clients have hope that their situation is improving.

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Reach out to us through our website or by phone. We’ll verify your Medicare coverage to see if you qualify for free therapy sessions.

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After discussing your needs, we recommend one of our experienced therapists and schedule your first appointment.

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On the scheduled date of your session, your therapist will contact you via phone or video call to begin working on resolving your issues and improving your well-being.

Therapists Who Understand Aging

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After six sessions a majority of clients have reflected that actual change occured.

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