Therapists for Seniors in Blackhawk, CA
Trained at Yale University. Your choice of a Doctor, a Clinical Psychologist, is one of the most important decisions in your life. You are entrusting the Psychologist with your hopes, dreams and solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Steward is committed to you. Problems can be solved. With a brief assessment involving a thorough interview (and testing, if needed) we can determine the key issues and explore the solutions best for you. It is important to have a Psychologist who is well-trained and who cares about you.
Trained at Yale University. Your choice of a Doctor, a Clinical Psychologist, is one of the most important decisions in your life. You are entrusting the Psychologist with your hopes, dreams and solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Steward is committed to you. Problems can be solved. With a brief assessment involving a thorough interview (and testing, if needed) we can determine the key issues and explore the solutions best for you. It is important to have a Psychologist who is well-trained and who cares about you.
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
I understand how challenging it is to come to therapy and speak of subjects that can bring about fear, anxiety and feelings of being judged. Therapy is the safest of environments to bring up topics that have brought about great pain or arrest in one’s life. My hope for you is that therapy becomes a useful tool to transform your life into how you envision it to be. Life is too short not to be lived out to its fullest potential. By working with you, I hope to collaborate in a transformation process where life goals come to fruition.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same painful patterns — disconnected from others and from yourself? Therapy can help you understand what’s holding you back and gently support you in creating real, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that feel afraid to move forward, build insight into what’s been blocking your growth, and develop new strategies that bring more peace, confidence, and fulfillment into your life.
You don’t have to keep living in fear, regret, or “just getting by.” You deserve a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you truly are. Take the step toward your well-being today.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same painful patterns — disconnected from others and from yourself? Therapy can help you understand what’s holding you back and gently support you in creating real, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore the parts of you that feel afraid to move forward, build insight into what’s been blocking your growth, and develop new strategies that bring more peace, confidence, and fulfillment into your life.
You don’t have to keep living in fear, regret, or “just getting by.” You deserve a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you truly are. Take the step toward your well-being today.
I look for the strengths in each of my clients and support them in applying their natural strengths to help ease life transitions and obstacles. I am collaborative, solution-focused, and practical. I believe that each client is the expert of their lives and I am the expert of tools and interventions that will support you in reaching your goals.
I look for the strengths in each of my clients and support them in applying their natural strengths to help ease life transitions and obstacles. I am collaborative, solution-focused, and practical. I believe that each client is the expert of their lives and I am the expert of tools and interventions that will support you in reaching your goals.
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Currently accepting new clients! I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up as you are, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change. I take a warm, strengths-based approach and work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationships, addiction, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I’ll meet you where you are, and together we’ll build insight, confidence, and practical tools to help you feel more like yourself and move forward.
Currently accepting new clients! I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up as you are, feel understood, and work toward meaningful change. I take a warm, strengths-based approach and work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationships, addiction, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I’ll meet you where you are, and together we’ll build insight, confidence, and practical tools to help you feel more like yourself and move forward.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same patterns, or carrying things from the past that still affect how you show up today. Maybe you overthink, feel emotionally drained, struggle to set boundaries, or find it hard to fully be yourself in relationships. Part of you wants things to feel different, but you’re not sure where to start. My work is informed by trauma-informed care and a holistic perspective that honors each client’s lived experience. I provide a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients can show up authentically, explore their experiences, and build practical tools to heal and grow.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same patterns, or carrying things from the past that still affect how you show up today. Maybe you overthink, feel emotionally drained, struggle to set boundaries, or find it hard to fully be yourself in relationships. Part of you wants things to feel different, but you’re not sure where to start. My work is informed by trauma-informed care and a holistic perspective that honors each client’s lived experience. I provide a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients can show up authentically, explore their experiences, and build practical tools to heal and grow.
Seeking Change? I want to welcome you to what might be one of the most important steps in your life. People come to therapy with a problem to which they cannot find a solution. Often it is how the problem is being defined that does not allow a solution. It is then the task of the therapist to help you redefine the problem so you can arrive at workable solutions. Successful therapy helps you move forward with what we can call a new and better "normal".
Seeking Change? I want to welcome you to what might be one of the most important steps in your life. People come to therapy with a problem to which they cannot find a solution. Often it is how the problem is being defined that does not allow a solution. It is then the task of the therapist to help you redefine the problem so you can arrive at workable solutions. Successful therapy helps you move forward with what we can call a new and better "normal".
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes BIPOC clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes BIPOC clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
I work with parents, adolescents and young adults managing emotional dysregulation. I am here to be a bridge between parent and child who are struggling to connect. I work with parents to first manage their own dysregulation, whether through executive functioning challenges, trauma, or mood regulation struggles. I work with young adults who are struggling to find their place in the world. Clients often come to me after typical approaches haven't worked. I connect with adolescents who need someone who gets them, navigating trauma, self-harm, or big questions about who they are. I bring warmth, humor, and my dog Juno.
I work with parents, adolescents and young adults managing emotional dysregulation. I am here to be a bridge between parent and child who are struggling to connect. I work with parents to first manage their own dysregulation, whether through executive functioning challenges, trauma, or mood regulation struggles. I work with young adults who are struggling to find their place in the world. Clients often come to me after typical approaches haven't worked. I connect with adolescents who need someone who gets them, navigating trauma, self-harm, or big questions about who they are. I bring warmth, humor, and my dog Juno.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
Elaina Barulic, Jungian Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Alameda, CA 94501
I offer therapy as a reliable space where you can slow down, really meet your inner world and learn to relate to what you discover there. Your symptoms have a story to tell. They can cause suffering when you don’t understand their language, or what they're asking you to find out about yourself. When given the attention they ask for, your emotions can reconnect you to your instincts and guide you in useful directions. Jungian therapy works to help you face inward towards your imagination, where you can begin to recover and revive what feels dormant, lost, unworthy, or just undiscovered.
I offer therapy as a reliable space where you can slow down, really meet your inner world and learn to relate to what you discover there. Your symptoms have a story to tell. They can cause suffering when you don’t understand their language, or what they're asking you to find out about yourself. When given the attention they ask for, your emotions can reconnect you to your instincts and guide you in useful directions. Jungian therapy works to help you face inward towards your imagination, where you can begin to recover and revive what feels dormant, lost, unworthy, or just undiscovered.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. It thrives on curiosity, creative play, strong questions, and most importantly, close listening and full attention. Being present, open, and available are critical to a successful outcome. Working together, clients and I explore areas of challenge and what changes or outcomes are desired. Clients develop a deeper understanding of and empathy for themselves. They become more creatively engaged in the direction of their lives. It is an exciting and at times frightening undertaking. One that brings with it a heightened sense of aliveness.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. It thrives on curiosity, creative play, strong questions, and most importantly, close listening and full attention. Being present, open, and available are critical to a successful outcome. Working together, clients and I explore areas of challenge and what changes or outcomes are desired. Clients develop a deeper understanding of and empathy for themselves. They become more creatively engaged in the direction of their lives. It is an exciting and at times frightening undertaking. One that brings with it a heightened sense of aliveness.
I have been working for over 30 years helping a wide range of people create lasting, meaningful changes in their lives. My INDIVIDUAL THERAPY is personally tailored to each client. I use a solution focused approach for short-term issues and an in-depth model for longer term problems. In COUPLES THERAPY I work to create positive connections of closeness and depth, fostering intimacy and trust. In my DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND ANGER THERAPY my goal is to establish abuse free relationships based on trust, cooperation and mutual support. Through my THERAPY FOR HABIT CHANGE unwanted problematic patterns are transformed.
I have been working for over 30 years helping a wide range of people create lasting, meaningful changes in their lives. My INDIVIDUAL THERAPY is personally tailored to each client. I use a solution focused approach for short-term issues and an in-depth model for longer term problems. In COUPLES THERAPY I work to create positive connections of closeness and depth, fostering intimacy and trust. In my DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND ANGER THERAPY my goal is to establish abuse free relationships based on trust, cooperation and mutual support. Through my THERAPY FOR HABIT CHANGE unwanted problematic patterns are transformed.
I also have particular interest and experience in helping people resolve and move through creative blocks, including people who struggle with the question of whether they are or can be creative; navigate second career transitions and retirement; and people struggling with questions of spiritual identity and practice.
For the past 35 years, I have been helping people explore and work through barriers to living and loving well. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, therapy can provide space to understand and experience ourselves in a new way. I work with people to change the way they think about and experience the challenges they face, to effect positive change and resilience. I can work with you to navigate the ups and downs of anxiety and depression, the hopes and fears of life transitions, the joys and challenges of creative pursuit, the pain of grief and loss, and the wounds of trauma and abuse.
I also have particular interest and experience in helping people resolve and move through creative blocks, including people who struggle with the question of whether they are or can be creative; navigate second career transitions and retirement; and people struggling with questions of spiritual identity and practice.
For the past 35 years, I have been helping people explore and work through barriers to living and loving well. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, therapy can provide space to understand and experience ourselves in a new way. I work with people to change the way they think about and experience the challenges they face, to effect positive change and resilience. I can work with you to navigate the ups and downs of anxiety and depression, the hopes and fears of life transitions, the joys and challenges of creative pursuit, the pain of grief and loss, and the wounds of trauma and abuse.
From the outside, your life may look like it's working. Inside, something still doesn't feel right. You may be struggling with overthinking, harsh self-criticism, relationship conflict, or feeling stuck despite your best efforts. Therapy offers a place to slow down and understand the patterns beneath those experiences. As those patterns begin to shift, people often experience greater freedom, stronger relationships, and more choice in how they live.
From the outside, your life may look like it's working. Inside, something still doesn't feel right. You may be struggling with overthinking, harsh self-criticism, relationship conflict, or feeling stuck despite your best efforts. Therapy offers a place to slow down and understand the patterns beneath those experiences. As those patterns begin to shift, people often experience greater freedom, stronger relationships, and more choice in how they live.
Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit, Soc Work, Prof Corp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit is committed to helping clients create an authentic relationship where clients can cultivate their mental well-being, nurture inner peace, and unlock their full potential. We provide a supportive safe space that empowers individuals, couples, and families to embark on a transformative journey of personal growth and healing.
Nurturing Mind, Body & Spirit is committed to helping clients create an authentic relationship where clients can cultivate their mental well-being, nurture inner peace, and unlock their full potential. We provide a supportive safe space that empowers individuals, couples, and families to embark on a transformative journey of personal growth and healing.
Therapy is the process of meeting with a licensed mental health professional to help you resolve problematic behaviors, thoughts, feelings and sensations. Through therapy you can change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful memories, improve relationships and more. With commitment and time you will be able to live a mentally and emotionally healthy life.
Therapy is the process of meeting with a licensed mental health professional to help you resolve problematic behaviors, thoughts, feelings and sensations. Through therapy you can change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful memories, improve relationships and more. With commitment and time you will be able to live a mentally and emotionally healthy life.
My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, grief, relational struggles, racial trauma, and life transitions. I believe healing our past wounds helps us become better partners, parents, and individuals. I provide a safe, nurturing environment with culturally responsive and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, focusing on your strengths and goals while facilitating growth toward self-acceptance and empowerment. I acknowledge that taking the first step in reaching out for therapy requires immense courage and vulnerability, and I would be honored to support you on your healing journey.
My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, grief, relational struggles, racial trauma, and life transitions. I believe healing our past wounds helps us become better partners, parents, and individuals. I provide a safe, nurturing environment with culturally responsive and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, focusing on your strengths and goals while facilitating growth toward self-acceptance and empowerment. I acknowledge that taking the first step in reaching out for therapy requires immense courage and vulnerability, and I would be honored to support you on your healing journey.
Do you struggle with OCD, social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, depression, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed by just getting through the day, answering emails, texts or calls, the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about being able to overcome their OCD and anxiety issues and find a way back to themselves.
Do you struggle with OCD, social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, depression, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed by just getting through the day, answering emails, texts or calls, the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about being able to overcome their OCD and anxiety issues and find a way back to themselves.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counseling for seniors and the elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.