Elders (65+) Therapists in Arcadia, CA

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and I have been in this field for the past 26 years. I have worked with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My special interest is in working with trauma. I am trained in AEDP, Brainspotting and Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM). I also spent 12 years working as a Program Supervisor in a hospital intensive outpatient program for the chronically mentally ill adults and seniors , who taught me a lot about having compassion for those who are suffering, and to find beauty, hope and strength in each person. I am now in full-time private practice and I love what I do.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. The troubles in our relationships can feel impossible to overcome. As a result feelings of depression, anger, and anxiety often occur. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped many people overcome these debilitating emotions, improve their relationships, and move on to lead lives that are more fulfilling. My specialties include working with families, couples and individuals who have been impacted by addiction, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and change of life issues.

Living with mental illness can feel or seem like a curse at times as it can make tasks in your daily life difficult. You may at times struggle with loneliness as others may not fully understand what you are going through mentally and emotionally. I understand how that feels as I have gone through the same feelings and emotions managing my own mental illness. However, your mental illness does not define who you are. As your therapist my goal is to assist and empower you to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience.

I believe that one of the most courageous acts that you can do is to confront and understand your own trauma and other deep personal issues. This journey is oftentimes painful and difficult and yet very rewarding when your own personal goals are met. As a victim of trauma myself, it took me years to confront and understand the trauma and abuse I went through as a child and this experience allows me to deeply understand what you are going through. Furthermore, I have lived through life’s peaks and valleys that allows me to feel and empathize with your pain, wants and needs.

I am an International Certified Psychoanalyst in private practice with over 25 years of extensive clinical and educational experience with adolescents and adults of different backgrounds and cultures with various concerns. Since opening the doors of my private practice, I have provided patients with a wide range of mental health services. From small-scale circumstances to traumatic experiences - my services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs. My ideal clients want to deepen their connection, improve communication skills, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover the joy of life.

A client is their own best advocate and source of information for their own treatment and life success. I will help guide you to find and embrace your own resilience and strength. Whether it's working through relationship, family, or issues you are struggling with within yourself, we can work together to find helpful strategies to leave behind the unhelpful coping patterns.

My mission is to empower those that I work with to have meaningful connections to themselves and the world around them.I specialize in supporting individuals, couples and families who are in transition - specifically, if a family member is in treatment or struggling with abuse, trauma, eating disorders or chemical dependency. It is very important to me that I respect my clients' philosophies, values and goals in therapy. As I work with a family, I'm sensitive to the experience of being invited in and I only offer solutions that fit within the family culture.

Do you find yourself having similar frustrating experiences over and over again? Are your relationships with others and your feelings about yourself less than satisfying? As a practicing psychotherapist for 20+ years, I have guided individuals, couples & families to better self-acceptance and improved relationships. If after reviewing my profile you find that I may be a good fit for your therapy needs, please call. I would look forward to talking with you.

Self-exploration is probably the most challenging but highly rewarding journey you can take in your life. The narrative you hold about yourself is based on your lived experiences. It's a combination of controlled and uncontrolled events. It's often the uncontrolled events/experiences in your life that take a gripping hold, disempower you, frighten you and disable your ability to function. Getting control of your circumstances is truly liberating. Reaching that freedom of choice takes courage, perseverance, resilience and grit. Let’s access all of those strengths within you and get started.

Treatment Foci: Stress, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Guilt (controlled; not always extinguished ) Narcissistic / Borderline Personalities. Worksite issues. Specific Paraphilia cases accepted. Author of Amazon E-book "Death No Closure". Home sessions insured / uninsured $150.00. Age limitation: Eighteen years of age + Of special interest: Suicidal Ideation / Attempts. Childhood psychological trauma / experiences are prime contributors to thought and mood expression and / or maladaptive behaviors / depressive episodes.

You may be seeking support due to feeling stressed or worried, or if you are feeling sad or easily overwhelmed; perhaps your home life is difficult, or interactions with your teen often end in conflict. I work with people to gently uncover what underlies such challenges, help clarify their choices and goals, then support and empower their movement towards those goals. My practice combines traditional therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, for more focused work on large and small traumas.

Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.

No One Listening? I will - without judgment! ITEX MEMBERS WELCOME My clinical specialty is depression; my experience includes grief, parenting issues, anxiety, among others. You're not alone in your struggle; let's find your inner strength and attain a sense of peace/balance. Becoming a therapist was my dream come true- Let me help you achieve yours. I also have clinical experience with agency settings and in-patient psychiatric wards. ITEX MEMBERS WELCOME! Need Late-Night appointments? PLEASE VISIT MY Website at louisegrimestherapy.com

Are you repeating similar patterns and seeing the same results in relationships with family/friends, your job, and other areas of your life? You want something better but have doubts about things improving. We are all resilient and have a healthy capacity for change. Change happens when something different is done. Our life experiences influence who we are but they should not define us. Therapy offers the space and experience for understanding yourself better and empowering you to start positive change in your life by implementing effective solutions to resolve existing challenges. It allows you to move in a different direction.

You want to enjoy your relationships and reach your goals. However, some obstacles just keep blocking your success. Whether these obstacles are unresolved past issues, present crises, negative thoughts, challenging emotions, or unhealthy behaviors, they CAN be resolved and changed for the better. As a compassionate professional skilled in the therapeutic integration of brain science and many multimodal treatment approaches, I strive to provide a safe and effective environment for people to resolve their issues and find their strength.

I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.

I hope to lead you to find your own resilience; I hope to lead you to dig within yourself to find success in the face of challenges. I am passionate about equity and the belief that we all deserve to be happy; we all deserve to live without judgment.

Dr. Rice has a Ph.D. in psychology and has been in private practice since 1993. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a specialty as a Maternal-Child Clinical Specialist. Dr. Rice's unique educational background gives her expertise in a variety of areas including medical illness, loss, pregnancy and neonatal complications. She sees clients suffering from depression, work-related stress, career decisions and relationship issues. She strives to help people enrich their lives and enjoy a greater sense of fulfillment.

I am so glad that you are taking this step towards your inner healing journey. Transitions and other life circumstances can have a big impact on how we view ourselves, how we relate to others, and our overall wellness. Sometimes we all need some help navigating and processing through life changes and I can be there to support you.