Languirand Mary PHD

Dr. Mary Languirand is a licensed clinical psychologist with almost 30 years of experience. She earned her doctorate at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1987 and has since worked in various settings, including psychiatric and general hospitals, outpatient treatment programs, and long-term care facilities. Dr. Languirand specializes in the treatment of adults undergoing life transitions such as relocation, career changes, and retirement. She also has extensive experience in treating older adults and those who care for them, including adult children of aging parents.

Services Offered

Dr. Languirand offers individual psychotherapy to adults aged 21 and up. Her services include help with depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, stress-related disorders, and psychological symptoms related to medical disorders. She also addresses issues regarding weight and eating, appearance and body image, and explores concerns about relationships, past and present. Additionally, Dr. Languirand provides cognitive assessment services, including dementia screening and documentation of progressive cognitive changes associated with age. She offers pre-screening evaluations for bariatric surgery candidates and ongoing therapy to help adjust to the psychological and interpersonal changes that often accompany significant weight loss.

Expertise

Dr. Languirand has co-authored several books for professionals and the general public, including "When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care" and "How to Age In Place: Planning for a Happy, Independent and Financially Secure Retirement." Her expertise includes helping individuals cope with significant losses, such as illness, the stress of caregiving, and the death of important people in their lives. She is recognized as a specialist in the treatment of adults undergoing life transitions and those dealing with weight and eating issues.