Therapists for Seniors in Burbank, CA
I provide solution focused, client centered treatment for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been providing therapy for 10 years and my background includes experience in trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and provide an affirming, safe environment to work in.
I provide solution focused, client centered treatment for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have been providing therapy for 10 years and my background includes experience in trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and provide an affirming, safe environment to work in.
If you woke up tomorrow, and everything was "better", what would be different? Together we will find the way forward to your answer. In my practice, I prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My eclectic approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, with the goal being to empower my clients in their path towards healing and growth. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, we will work together to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
If you woke up tomorrow, and everything was "better", what would be different? Together we will find the way forward to your answer. In my practice, I prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My eclectic approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, with the goal being to empower my clients in their path towards healing and growth. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, we will work together to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
It takes a great deal of courage to embark on an experience of bettering one’s life. I feel honored to be a part of that process. Clients arrive in therapy for a myriad of different reasons, but most of all, seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives. I truly enjoy collaborating with Clients to make this happen, and strive to give my Clients tools to use many years into the future. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues and addiction.
It takes a great deal of courage to embark on an experience of bettering one’s life. I feel honored to be a part of that process. Clients arrive in therapy for a myriad of different reasons, but most of all, seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives. I truly enjoy collaborating with Clients to make this happen, and strive to give my Clients tools to use many years into the future. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, relationship issues and addiction.
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.
Brigid Quinn Donahue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91502
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with elderly people and people with chronic and or terminal illnesses.
The therapeutic relationship offers a private and safe space for you to share your unique life experiences with a trained professional. I provide a compassionate space where you can process your struggles and recover. I use evidence based treatments such as EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness techniques to help you resolve distressing symptoms.
I have extensive experience working with elderly people and people with chronic and or terminal illnesses.
The therapeutic relationship offers a private and safe space for you to share your unique life experiences with a trained professional. I provide a compassionate space where you can process your struggles and recover. I use evidence based treatments such as EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness techniques to help you resolve distressing symptoms.
I have experience working with infants, children, teens, adults, older adults (65+), LGBTQ+, and minority groups.
I know from my own life and many years of helping others that putting yourself first and asking for help can bring in a large amount of fear, doubt, and shame–but I also strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy and the many positive gradual changes it provides. I offer a safe non-judgemental space where we can both explore the challenges you are facing and work through them together.
I have experience working with infants, children, teens, adults, older adults (65+), LGBTQ+, and minority groups.
I know from my own life and many years of helping others that putting yourself first and asking for help can bring in a large amount of fear, doubt, and shame–but I also strongly believe in the transformative power of therapy and the many positive gradual changes it provides. I offer a safe non-judgemental space where we can both explore the challenges you are facing and work through them together.
My goal is to help clients find healthy ways to understand the root cause of their internal conflicts which disconnect them from themselves and the world around them. I support clients with the development of deeper awareness in understanding how their anxiety manifests within their bodies as well as how our unresolved feelings will remain within us until we are ready to meet them. It takes courage to look internally, and I believe you are beyond courageous to do so.
My goal is to help clients find healthy ways to understand the root cause of their internal conflicts which disconnect them from themselves and the world around them. I support clients with the development of deeper awareness in understanding how their anxiety manifests within their bodies as well as how our unresolved feelings will remain within us until we are ready to meet them. It takes courage to look internally, and I believe you are beyond courageous to do so.
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ― C.G. Jung . . . Are you feeling stuck, heavy, and depressed? Are you ready to wake up and uncover profound meanings in your experiences? Do you desire a supportive environment to explore your unique identities, relationships, and histories?
“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ― C.G. Jung . . . Are you feeling stuck, heavy, and depressed? Are you ready to wake up and uncover profound meanings in your experiences? Do you desire a supportive environment to explore your unique identities, relationships, and histories?
LA Therapy & Family Counseling is a collaborative group practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care. We offer individual, couples, family, and teen therapy, supporting clients through life’s challenges in a safe and supportive space. Our team includes bilingual therapists, allowing us to provide care in both English and Spanish.
LA Therapy & Family Counseling is a collaborative group practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care. We offer individual, couples, family, and teen therapy, supporting clients through life’s challenges in a safe and supportive space. Our team includes bilingual therapists, allowing us to provide care in both English and Spanish.
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR if desired (I am EMDR Certified), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR if desired (I am EMDR Certified), as well as IFS, to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Unsure on how to move forward in life? I believe that by developing a deeper understanding of yourself, you can foster self-acceptance and a sense of wholeness. I'm here to hold space and accept you for who you truly are. As your therapist, my objective is to help you understand your symptoms and support you with the tools you need to manage them. We will work collaboratively while I also gently challenge you to grow.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Unsure on how to move forward in life? I believe that by developing a deeper understanding of yourself, you can foster self-acceptance and a sense of wholeness. I'm here to hold space and accept you for who you truly are. As your therapist, my objective is to help you understand your symptoms and support you with the tools you need to manage them. We will work collaboratively while I also gently challenge you to grow.
I’m especially well-suited to work with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, jealousy, and self-critical or protective patterns that no longer feel helpful. I’m especially well-suited for people who are open to exploring their inner world and want to build more self-compassion, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. This includes clients who may feel disconnected from themselves, easily overwhelmed, or impacted by past experiences. that continue to shape how they feel, relate, and cope in the present.
I’m especially well-suited to work with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, jealousy, and self-critical or protective patterns that no longer feel helpful. I’m especially well-suited for people who are open to exploring their inner world and want to build more self-compassion, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. This includes clients who may feel disconnected from themselves, easily overwhelmed, or impacted by past experiences. that continue to shape how they feel, relate, and cope in the present.
Everyone needs help at one time or another, whether it be for symptoms of anxiety or depression due to family/work etc., or you find yourself in constant survival mode, doing your best to keep your head above water. You are looking for more emotional balance and tools to increase your resilience. I do everything possible to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior. Our therapeutic success depends on the strength of the trust and the bond between us and how we work together toward your goals.
Everyone needs help at one time or another, whether it be for symptoms of anxiety or depression due to family/work etc., or you find yourself in constant survival mode, doing your best to keep your head above water. You are looking for more emotional balance and tools to increase your resilience. I do everything possible to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior. Our therapeutic success depends on the strength of the trust and the bond between us and how we work together toward your goals.
I also work with adults navigating aging, chronic illness, changing health circumstances, retirement transitions, grief, and questions of meaning that often emerge during difficult periods of life.
Many of the people I work with appear highly capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, addiction recovery, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, or major life transitions. My clients often include professionals, creatives, veterans, caregivers, and adults navigating aging, loss, identity changes, or increasing emotional exhaustion.
I also work with adults navigating aging, chronic illness, changing health circumstances, retirement transitions, grief, and questions of meaning that often emerge during difficult periods of life.
Many of the people I work with appear highly capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, addiction recovery, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, or major life transitions. My clients often include professionals, creatives, veterans, caregivers, and adults navigating aging, loss, identity changes, or increasing emotional exhaustion.
Kanna specializes in working with individuals experiencing major life shifts, including midlife and later life transitions, chronic illness, and health-related stress. Her clinical focus includes helping clients cope with the emotional and psychological toll of medical conditions, whether they are newly diagnosed or long-term. Her work is deeply rooted in providing compassionate, strength-based care to those facing uncertainty, loss of identity, or changes in physical ability—supporting clients as they adjust and reconnect with meaning and purpose.
Kanna specializes in working with individuals experiencing major life shifts, including midlife and later life transitions, chronic illness, and health-related stress. Her clinical focus includes helping clients cope with the emotional and psychological toll of medical conditions, whether they are newly diagnosed or long-term. Her work is deeply rooted in providing compassionate, strength-based care to those facing uncertainty, loss of identity, or changes in physical ability—supporting clients as they adjust and reconnect with meaning and purpose.
Are you feeling stressed, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or alone? Is your relationship missing the spark it once had? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can start changing this today.My practice experience includes working with individuals, couples and families, who struggle with marital, self-esteem issues, addiction, trauma/PTSD, depression, anger, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders. In therapy, we will identify the source of these issues, practice alternative coping skills, and learn how to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling stressed, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or alone? Is your relationship missing the spark it once had? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can start changing this today.My practice experience includes working with individuals, couples and families, who struggle with marital, self-esteem issues, addiction, trauma/PTSD, depression, anger, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders. In therapy, we will identify the source of these issues, practice alternative coping skills, and learn how to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Hello, I’m Peggy Stewart, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I am a professor at the University of Southern California (USC), where I teach graduate students. My expertise spans medical and mental health settings, including work with transplant teams at UCLA Medical Center. Additionally, I provided trauma and crisis intervention in the Emergency Department at UCLA. I practiced at Children's Hospital L.A. in the Emergency Dept. & inpatient units for over 15 years, and have extensive experience treating children and adolescent clients.
Hello, I’m Peggy Stewart, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I am a professor at the University of Southern California (USC), where I teach graduate students. My expertise spans medical and mental health settings, including work with transplant teams at UCLA Medical Center. Additionally, I provided trauma and crisis intervention in the Emergency Department at UCLA. I practiced at Children's Hospital L.A. in the Emergency Dept. & inpatient units for over 15 years, and have extensive experience treating children and adolescent clients.
Your struggles and stories are unique to you and can get in the way of the successes you want to have. I work with adults who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage emotional stressors and responses. I work with individuals in non-traditional relationships and alternative lifestyles. I have experience working with Asian Americans who are struggling with boundaries and communication difficulties with first generation family members. I provide a culturally sensitive therapeutic space. I also provide perinatal and postpartum support to help work through the changing emotions through this process/journey.
Your struggles and stories are unique to you and can get in the way of the successes you want to have. I work with adults who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage emotional stressors and responses. I work with individuals in non-traditional relationships and alternative lifestyles. I have experience working with Asian Americans who are struggling with boundaries and communication difficulties with first generation family members. I provide a culturally sensitive therapeutic space. I also provide perinatal and postpartum support to help work through the changing emotions through this process/journey.
Living life on life's terms can be challenging. If you are overwhelmed by stress, find yourself repeating dysfunctional patterns in your personal life, reliving past hurts or experiencing difficulty navigating life transitions, therapy can provide relief. Relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and physical ailments are all common symptoms signaling that it may be time to address possible underlying issues which can cause emotional and mental pain. The experience of psychotherapy should be illuminating, validating and empowering. Choosing the right therapist is key.
Living life on life's terms can be challenging. If you are overwhelmed by stress, find yourself repeating dysfunctional patterns in your personal life, reliving past hurts or experiencing difficulty navigating life transitions, therapy can provide relief. Relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and physical ailments are all common symptoms signaling that it may be time to address possible underlying issues which can cause emotional and mental pain. The experience of psychotherapy should be illuminating, validating and empowering. Choosing the right therapist is key.
Rooted in Nature Therapy™ - Jenny Lopez,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IECMHC
Burbank, CA 91502
Are you the person others depend on while quietly feeling anxious, depleted, or disconnected from yourself? I welcome caregivers, mothers, helping professionals, and First-Generation or bicultural adults navigating burnout, trauma recovery, relationship strain, or life transitions. In English, Spanish or both, we slow down, make sense of what has been weighing on you, and strengthen your ability to respond with greater clarity and self-trust. Cultivating a relationship with Nature and public lands is central to our therapeutic journey for supporting emotional wellness, social connection, and a more grounded sense of belonging.
Are you the person others depend on while quietly feeling anxious, depleted, or disconnected from yourself? I welcome caregivers, mothers, helping professionals, and First-Generation or bicultural adults navigating burnout, trauma recovery, relationship strain, or life transitions. In English, Spanish or both, we slow down, make sense of what has been weighing on you, and strengthen your ability to respond with greater clarity and self-trust. Cultivating a relationship with Nature and public lands is central to our therapeutic journey for supporting emotional wellness, social connection, and a more grounded sense of belonging.
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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.