Geriatric Therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
Geriatric Counseling LLC: Sandra Naylor LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSIMC
Online Only
My work centers on supporting those living with Alzheimer’s/ dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.
For individuals living with cognitive or neurological conditions, therapy focuses on preserving dignity, supporting emotional well-being, and adapting to changes with compassion and clarity. For caregivers, we focus on preventing burnout, maintaining your health and emotional well-being.
My work centers on supporting those living with Alzheimer’s/ dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.
For individuals living with cognitive or neurological conditions, therapy focuses on preserving dignity, supporting emotional well-being, and adapting to changes with compassion and clarity. For caregivers, we focus on preventing burnout, maintaining your health and emotional well-being.
Dr. Lorre' Rogers-Franco Raintree
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Break Free From Overthinking, Anxiety, and Self-Doubt-And Start Living Your Life-
Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, stress, or self-criticism-no matter how hard you try to "let it go"? Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from the life they want. They often say they've been "pushing through" for far too long before deciding to reach out. If this sounds familiar, you don't have to face it alone.
Reaching out is often the hardest part, but it can also be the most important. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start living with greater clarity and confidence, call today.
Break Free From Overthinking, Anxiety, and Self-Doubt-And Start Living Your Life-
Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, stress, or self-criticism-no matter how hard you try to "let it go"? Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from the life they want. They often say they've been "pushing through" for far too long before deciding to reach out. If this sounds familiar, you don't have to face it alone.
Reaching out is often the hardest part, but it can also be the most important. If you're ready to stop overthinking and start living with greater clarity and confidence, call today.
Insight isn’t the problem. Most people I work with already understand their patterns. They’ve been to therapy, read the books, or even used AI to sort through their thoughts. And yet, when it actually matters, in the middle of a conversation or moment of pressure, it all goes out the window. That’s where I work. I focus on helping you catch and shift patterns in real time so you can respond differently when it counts.
Insight isn’t the problem. Most people I work with already understand their patterns. They’ve been to therapy, read the books, or even used AI to sort through their thoughts. And yet, when it actually matters, in the middle of a conversation or moment of pressure, it all goes out the window. That’s where I work. I focus on helping you catch and shift patterns in real time so you can respond differently when it counts.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships?
I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships?
I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
My style is compassionate yet direct, and I have personal life experiences that give me an insight and empathy level that quickly facilitates trust and rapport. I believe we all have the answers within, and I am here to help guide you to find and trust your own best answers, move through blocks to success and take action towards your most desired goals.
My style is compassionate yet direct, and I have personal life experiences that give me an insight and empathy level that quickly facilitates trust and rapport. I believe we all have the answers within, and I am here to help guide you to find and trust your own best answers, move through blocks to success and take action towards your most desired goals.
I know it takes courage to seek counseling, and I appreciate how hard it can be to take the first step. I am committed to supporting you in a therapeutic alliance as you explore thoughts and feelings and work toward your goals. I take a person-centered approach, meeting you where you are, without judgment. I specialize in trauma therapy and parts work. I am a Certified Trauma Professional (trained in EMDR).
I know it takes courage to seek counseling, and I appreciate how hard it can be to take the first step. I am committed to supporting you in a therapeutic alliance as you explore thoughts and feelings and work toward your goals. I take a person-centered approach, meeting you where you are, without judgment. I specialize in trauma therapy and parts work. I am a Certified Trauma Professional (trained in EMDR).
WHY Does this keep happening in my relationships? If you’ve asked yourself that—whether you’re dating, successful on paper but unfulfilled in love, or in a relationship that no longer feels close—you’re not alone.
As a psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in dating, relationships, attachment, and couples, I work with high-achieving men and women who are accomplished in many areas of life yet find themselves repeating painful relational patterns—emotionally unavailable partners, over-functioning in relationships, communication breakdowns, loss of intimacy, or feeling disconnected from someone they deeply love.
WHY Does this keep happening in my relationships? If you’ve asked yourself that—whether you’re dating, successful on paper but unfulfilled in love, or in a relationship that no longer feels close—you’re not alone.
As a psychologist with 20 years of experience specializing in dating, relationships, attachment, and couples, I work with high-achieving men and women who are accomplished in many areas of life yet find themselves repeating painful relational patterns—emotionally unavailable partners, over-functioning in relationships, communication breakdowns, loss of intimacy, or feeling disconnected from someone they deeply love.
We all have times in our lives when we need some extra support. I know what it's like to be in dark places, and I'm glad to walk alongside others on the path of healing. My office is a warm and caring space to address the root cause of any symptoms causing you distress.
We all have times in our lives when we need some extra support. I know what it's like to be in dark places, and I'm glad to walk alongside others on the path of healing. My office is a warm and caring space to address the root cause of any symptoms causing you distress.
Hello, I am an attachment-based, trauma-informed Therapist. I offer a warm, grounding space where you can slow down and make sense of the patterns that may be keeping you or your relationships feeling stuck. Therapy becomes a place to reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels aligned, authentic, and connected.
Hello, I am an attachment-based, trauma-informed Therapist. I offer a warm, grounding space where you can slow down and make sense of the patterns that may be keeping you or your relationships feeling stuck. Therapy becomes a place to reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels aligned, authentic, and connected.
For adults, I provide: comprehensive neurocognitive assessments, capacity evaluations (finances, medical decisions, consent to treatment, living independently), pre-surgery evaluations (neuromodulation, bariatric, amputation), Fitness for Duty evaluations, ADHD, Autism, and psychological evaluations. For children over 6, I provide ADHD, Autism, intellectual functioning, and psychological assessments. I also provide psychotherapy for adults and couples.
For adults, I provide: comprehensive neurocognitive assessments, capacity evaluations (finances, medical decisions, consent to treatment, living independently), pre-surgery evaluations (neuromodulation, bariatric, amputation), Fitness for Duty evaluations, ADHD, Autism, and psychological evaluations. For children over 6, I provide ADHD, Autism, intellectual functioning, and psychological assessments. I also provide psychotherapy for adults and couples.
Cycles of Life Counseling has added teletherapy services. Protect and care for your mental health and well-being while you protect and care for your physical health. My treatment philosophy is that people want to feel good and live with purpose. Sometimes though, life can feel too big to manage. Sometimes we feel stuck or unable to adjust when "life happens", We may have not learned a better way to cope or live well with or through challenges. Add to that, frustration and disappointment over feeling this way and we feel even worse. Let's consider another way for you ‘to be’ in the world, to live more fully, with emotional freedom.
Cycles of Life Counseling has added teletherapy services. Protect and care for your mental health and well-being while you protect and care for your physical health. My treatment philosophy is that people want to feel good and live with purpose. Sometimes though, life can feel too big to manage. Sometimes we feel stuck or unable to adjust when "life happens", We may have not learned a better way to cope or live well with or through challenges. Add to that, frustration and disappointment over feeling this way and we feel even worse. Let's consider another way for you ‘to be’ in the world, to live more fully, with emotional freedom.
Major life transitions, grief, and depression can make you feel completely disconnected from yourself. If you are struggling with anxiety or feeling lost during a difficult season of change, you don't have to carry that weight alone. I specialize in helping adults navigate these overwhelming moments and regain their footing. Together, we use practical tools to calm your anxiety, shift unhelpful thought loops, and manage daily stress. Let's work together to restore your peace, rebuild confidence, and create a meaningful path forward.
Major life transitions, grief, and depression can make you feel completely disconnected from yourself. If you are struggling with anxiety or feeling lost during a difficult season of change, you don't have to carry that weight alone. I specialize in helping adults navigate these overwhelming moments and regain their footing. Together, we use practical tools to calm your anxiety, shift unhelpful thought loops, and manage daily stress. Let's work together to restore your peace, rebuild confidence, and create a meaningful path forward.
Everyone experiences difficulties at some point in their life. There are times when some help coping and overcoming these challenges is just what is needed. Whether it is difficult relationships, feeling depressed or anxious, a health issue, assistance with a specific mental health issue that is negatively affecting your life or just adjusting to the many challenges everyone faces, we are here to help. We utilize evidenced-based and best practices to get the most desirable results possible. We maintain the utmost privacy and confidentiality.
Everyone experiences difficulties at some point in their life. There are times when some help coping and overcoming these challenges is just what is needed. Whether it is difficult relationships, feeling depressed or anxious, a health issue, assistance with a specific mental health issue that is negatively affecting your life or just adjusting to the many challenges everyone faces, we are here to help. We utilize evidenced-based and best practices to get the most desirable results possible. We maintain the utmost privacy and confidentiality.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
You have taken the initiative and have begun an important part of your healing. Your being here means you are contemplating change. No doubt, change can be hard, and yes, often uncomfortable. The good news, you do not have to go through it alone. You are the expert of your own experience and you get to set the pace for your journey. I will engage a psychodynamic, person centered, strengths based, CBT, solution focused approach in working with my clients. My passion is working with healing the inner child, and the root of symptoms that trouble you. Let's uncover what is blocking you in your life and/or goals.
You have taken the initiative and have begun an important part of your healing. Your being here means you are contemplating change. No doubt, change can be hard, and yes, often uncomfortable. The good news, you do not have to go through it alone. You are the expert of your own experience and you get to set the pace for your journey. I will engage a psychodynamic, person centered, strengths based, CBT, solution focused approach in working with my clients. My passion is working with healing the inner child, and the root of symptoms that trouble you. Let's uncover what is blocking you in your life and/or goals.
I LIKE TO FOCUS IN / ON WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIFE, WORK LIFE AND INNER FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS. TO FOCUS IN / ON EXPERIENCE IS TO BECOME AWARE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL, IN GREAT DETAIL SO YOU CAN FIND A GROUND. TO BE IN YOUR GROUND IS TO BE CONTENT.
I WORK WITH COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, GAYS AND LESBIANS. SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDED.
I HAVE HAD 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A THERAPIST AND TRAINED THERAPISTS TO DO GESTALT THERAPY FOR 30 YEARS. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT HTTP://PHOENIXWOMENSCOUNSELING.COM
I LIKE TO FOCUS IN / ON WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIFE, WORK LIFE AND INNER FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS. TO FOCUS IN / ON EXPERIENCE IS TO BECOME AWARE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL, IN GREAT DETAIL SO YOU CAN FIND A GROUND. TO BE IN YOUR GROUND IS TO BE CONTENT.
I WORK WITH COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS, GAYS AND LESBIANS. SPANISH SPEAKING PROVIDED.
I HAVE HAD 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A THERAPIST AND TRAINED THERAPISTS TO DO GESTALT THERAPY FOR 30 YEARS. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AT HTTP://PHOENIXWOMENSCOUNSELING.COM
Insight isn’t the problem. Most people I work with already understand their patterns. They’ve been to therapy, read the books, or even used AI to sort through their thoughts. And yet, when it actually matters, in the middle of a conversation or moment of pressure, it all goes out the window. That’s where I work. I focus on helping you catch and shift patterns in real time so you can respond differently when it counts.
Insight isn’t the problem. Most people I work with already understand their patterns. They’ve been to therapy, read the books, or even used AI to sort through their thoughts. And yet, when it actually matters, in the middle of a conversation or moment of pressure, it all goes out the window. That’s where I work. I focus on helping you catch and shift patterns in real time so you can respond differently when it counts.
We provide faith-based counseling for adults, teens, couples, and families. If desired, our counselors are trained to integrate your spirituality, values, and beliefs into the counseling process in a way that feels natural and aligned with who you are. Whether you are navigating a stressful situation, relational issues, or life transitions, we offer a steady, sacred space to work through any emotional and relational challenges you may be facing.
We provide faith-based counseling for adults, teens, couples, and families. If desired, our counselors are trained to integrate your spirituality, values, and beliefs into the counseling process in a way that feels natural and aligned with who you are. Whether you are navigating a stressful situation, relational issues, or life transitions, we offer a steady, sacred space to work through any emotional and relational challenges you may be facing.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to a difficult relationship or family conflict? As hard as it may be to take this first step, I'm glad you're here. Oftentimes, life changes whether long term or more recent can create feelings that are overwhelming. We will work together to create a plan to address this in a way that helps you get your life back on track. Using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can provide the lifting of symptoms that may be keeping you stuck. In a short time, you may see improvements that will help you with the quality of life you deserve. I hope to talk with you soon.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to a difficult relationship or family conflict? As hard as it may be to take this first step, I'm glad you're here. Oftentimes, life changes whether long term or more recent can create feelings that are overwhelming. We will work together to create a plan to address this in a way that helps you get your life back on track. Using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can provide the lifting of symptoms that may be keeping you stuck. In a short time, you may see improvements that will help you with the quality of life you deserve. I hope to talk with you soon.
From an outside perspective, you’ve got it together. But inside, do you feel like a bumbling cartoon character trying to keep your 27 hats balanced on your head while juggling 14 balls… ? Are you going through a life transition and feeling bombarded with stress, anxiety, depression, maybe some imposter syndrome? Does your inner bully like to smack you sometimes, or your past self sabotaging behaviors run across the stage….again? Life transitions can be overwhelming and daunting - especially if you keep telling yourself you "SHOULD" be fine!
From an outside perspective, you’ve got it together. But inside, do you feel like a bumbling cartoon character trying to keep your 27 hats balanced on your head while juggling 14 balls… ? Are you going through a life transition and feeling bombarded with stress, anxiety, depression, maybe some imposter syndrome? Does your inner bully like to smack you sometimes, or your past self sabotaging behaviors run across the stage….again? Life transitions can be overwhelming and daunting - especially if you keep telling yourself you "SHOULD" be fine!
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What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.