Therapists for Seniors in Castro Valley, CA
The focus is you. People who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss sometimes forget that they matter. Other things become more important. When we work together, the most important person is you. We work on getting you better emotionally, physically and spiritually. Then you can heal and have a more balanced life. My clients tell me they appreciate how we get them unstuck in difficult times. They find hope and get energized about their life. I work well with cultural, biracial, multiracial and faith based situations. I have helped many individuals, couples, families and children achieve their goals.
The focus is you. People who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and loss sometimes forget that they matter. Other things become more important. When we work together, the most important person is you. We work on getting you better emotionally, physically and spiritually. Then you can heal and have a more balanced life. My clients tell me they appreciate how we get them unstuck in difficult times. They find hope and get energized about their life. I work well with cultural, biracial, multiracial and faith based situations. I have helped many individuals, couples, families and children achieve their goals.
Available online via secure app for all California clients. Experienced (1994 licensed) straight-forward honest work with clients. No therapy gameplaying. Therapy starts w/ a mutual commitment to work together w/ honesty & trust. I work w/ you as a real person to help you do the work you need. I will not try to fit you into some theory or what I think you should be, but I am compassionately direct, while making it work for you. Theories can be useful, but people are unique, while I seek the logic of how you came to be, including to be in the relationships you are in. To grow, heal, & flourish, I WILL challenge you... respectfully!
Available online via secure app for all California clients. Experienced (1994 licensed) straight-forward honest work with clients. No therapy gameplaying. Therapy starts w/ a mutual commitment to work together w/ honesty & trust. I work w/ you as a real person to help you do the work you need. I will not try to fit you into some theory or what I think you should be, but I am compassionately direct, while making it work for you. Theories can be useful, but people are unique, while I seek the logic of how you came to be, including to be in the relationships you are in. To grow, heal, & flourish, I WILL challenge you... respectfully!
Jocelyn Martin
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Waitlist for new clients
I offer general psychotherapy services catering to various stages of life - children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based, carefully considering your unique social and cultural context. In addressing addiction, I advocate for and practice a harm-reduction approach. My clinical interests and experience include working with addiction, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, neurodivergence, and grief. In my work with couples and families, I focus on enhancing connections, improving communication and conflict resolution, and fostering healthier dynamics.
I offer general psychotherapy services catering to various stages of life - children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based, carefully considering your unique social and cultural context. In addressing addiction, I advocate for and practice a harm-reduction approach. My clinical interests and experience include working with addiction, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, neurodivergence, and grief. In my work with couples and families, I focus on enhancing connections, improving communication and conflict resolution, and fostering healthier dynamics.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who has been in the field of psychotherapy for 30+ years. My private practice is a mixture of adults, young adults, youth, families and children. My style is strength- based and empathetic. I believe in therapy and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I walk beside you helping to find your best self and create the life you want.
I am a licensed psychotherapist who has been in the field of psychotherapy for 30+ years. My private practice is a mixture of adults, young adults, youth, families and children. My style is strength- based and empathetic. I believe in therapy and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I walk beside you helping to find your best self and create the life you want.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and creative endeavor, and provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you create lasting changes, and am also influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative, Relational, and Systemic approaches to therapy. I am certified in the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT. I am also supportive and affirmative of clients of all sexual orientations and gender identifications, and can assist with issues such as coming out, homophobia, and LGBT relationship or parenting issues.
I believe therapy is a collaborative and creative endeavor, and provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your identity, relationships, history, and desired changes. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you create lasting changes, and am also influenced by Mindfulness, Narrative, Relational, and Systemic approaches to therapy. I am certified in the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT. I am also supportive and affirmative of clients of all sexual orientations and gender identifications, and can assist with issues such as coming out, homophobia, and LGBT relationship or parenting issues.
Sonia Malek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is on working with you to address current challenges, process past difficulties, and develop tools to overcome hurdles in daily life and relationships. I work with individuals going through life changes, those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and couples navigating a variety of relationship concerns. Additionally, I work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, and parents, including parents of children with disabilities.
My focus is on working with you to address current challenges, process past difficulties, and develop tools to overcome hurdles in daily life and relationships. I work with individuals going through life changes, those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and couples navigating a variety of relationship concerns. Additionally, I work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, and parents, including parents of children with disabilities.
Would you like to better manage your emotions? Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Feeling unseen? Difficulty sharing your thoughts? Are you concerned that your teen or child has really strong reactions or difficulty managing a transition? The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event. Estoy al servicio de adultos, familias, y jovenes, que buscan enfrentar a los retos de la vida, y de niños/niñas con dificultad para controlar sus emociones y comportamientos.
Would you like to better manage your emotions? Are you feeling like you're not good enough? Feeling unseen? Difficulty sharing your thoughts? Are you concerned that your teen or child has really strong reactions or difficulty managing a transition? The individuals and families I work with are diverse and are seeking support to address complex challenges, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or response to a stressful life event. Estoy al servicio de adultos, familias, y jovenes, que buscan enfrentar a los retos de la vida, y de niños/niñas con dificultad para controlar sus emociones y comportamientos.
You may find yourself feeling stuck in painful cycles—whether in your relationship or within yourself. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or you long for deeper connection but don’t know how to get there. Or perhaps you’ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or stress and are ready to find relief. My clients are often individuals and couples who want to break free from old patterns, heal from past wounds, and build a more connected and fulfilling life.
You may find yourself feeling stuck in painful cycles—whether in your relationship or within yourself. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or you long for deeper connection but don’t know how to get there. Or perhaps you’ve been carrying the weight of past trauma, anxiety, or stress and are ready to find relief. My clients are often individuals and couples who want to break free from old patterns, heal from past wounds, and build a more connected and fulfilling life.
Hi! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Northern California. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling Psychology both from Humboldt State University. I have been working the field of mental health for over 30 years and have been licensed since 2007.
Hi! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Northern California. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Counseling Psychology both from Humboldt State University. I have been working the field of mental health for over 30 years and have been licensed since 2007.
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
You are beautiful and deserve to be celebrated! As a Black Woman, Teen, Girl, and/or Queer person in a world that tries to stamp or silence you, you have survived some difficult things. Maybe someone significantly hurt you in childhood, or you experienced trauma as an adult. Maybe you lost someone and the grief feels unbearable. You have been trying to move on, but this "thing" just won't let you. Fortunately, there is help. You can recover and live a fulfilling life. You can feel more like yourself again and create the life that you want and deserve. A life of wholeness, joy, and freedom IS possible for you.
Hi, I’m Tansy! I know you are here to read about me, but let’s talk about you. Let’s talk about what you deserve. You deserve a space where you can show up as your authentic self and will never be judged or shamed. You deserve to HEAL the pain that has burdened you, if talking about it hasn't actually brought relief. You deserve to understand and make peace with the past, so you better understand how it's affecting you now. You deserve a therapist who's skilled, thorough, & genuinely invested in helping you navigate through this work, because you're ready for more joy, stability, and peace in your life.
Hi, I’m Tansy! I know you are here to read about me, but let’s talk about you. Let’s talk about what you deserve. You deserve a space where you can show up as your authentic self and will never be judged or shamed. You deserve to HEAL the pain that has burdened you, if talking about it hasn't actually brought relief. You deserve to understand and make peace with the past, so you better understand how it's affecting you now. You deserve a therapist who's skilled, thorough, & genuinely invested in helping you navigate through this work, because you're ready for more joy, stability, and peace in your life.
Hi, I’m Jamaal and my goal, as a therapist, is to empower you as my client. I will do this by creating a safe space with you, to encouraging you during your process of exploration, and to providing reflection and guidance where it may be helpful. I am dedicated to fostering this inclusive and respectful space for all. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help build an understanding of yourself, gain confidence, and develop more fulfilling ways to move through life. I am motivated by helping people find the hope that change is possible, even when it feels nearly impossible.
Hi, I’m Jamaal and my goal, as a therapist, is to empower you as my client. I will do this by creating a safe space with you, to encouraging you during your process of exploration, and to providing reflection and guidance where it may be helpful. I am dedicated to fostering this inclusive and respectful space for all. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help build an understanding of yourself, gain confidence, and develop more fulfilling ways to move through life. I am motivated by helping people find the hope that change is possible, even when it feels nearly impossible.
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I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration to my sessions. I help individuals and families manage anxiety, depression, and life challenges and support couples in improving communication, strengthening connection, and navigating conflict. I primarily use a psychodynamic approach but draw from of a variety of other methods — including CBT, solution-focused therapy, feedback-informed care, and Gottman-informed couples therapy — tailoring my work to each client’s unique needs and strengths.
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I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration to my sessions. I help individuals and families manage anxiety, depression, and life challenges and support couples in improving communication, strengthening connection, and navigating conflict. I primarily use a psychodynamic approach but draw from of a variety of other methods — including CBT, solution-focused therapy, feedback-informed care, and Gottman-informed couples therapy — tailoring my work to each client’s unique needs and strengths.
Hi, I’m Natalia. I’m a bilingual, Spanish-English therapist, and I work with adults and children who are going through transitions, navigating identity, or searching for deeper meaning. If you are feeling stuck or uneasy with where you are in your life right now, questioning different things, or longing for depth and something more soulful in life and in therapy, I can help. I work especially well with people carrying complex cultural or family histories. I believe your roots and your context matter and impact who you are and how you feel. I also work well with people in midlife transition or that don't fit the mainstream track.
Hi, I’m Natalia. I’m a bilingual, Spanish-English therapist, and I work with adults and children who are going through transitions, navigating identity, or searching for deeper meaning. If you are feeling stuck or uneasy with where you are in your life right now, questioning different things, or longing for depth and something more soulful in life and in therapy, I can help. I work especially well with people carrying complex cultural or family histories. I believe your roots and your context matter and impact who you are and how you feel. I also work well with people in midlife transition or that don't fit the mainstream track.
Is life leaving you feeling stressed, anxious, and down? You deserve a space where you feel supported, heard, and understood, especially when life feels overwhelming. Therapy can help you gain clarity, resolve conflict, and help you get “unstuck.” Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions, there is a path to discovering peace and reaching your goals. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan, I help people develop coping skills, realize and employ their strengths, and navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
Is life leaving you feeling stressed, anxious, and down? You deserve a space where you feel supported, heard, and understood, especially when life feels overwhelming. Therapy can help you gain clarity, resolve conflict, and help you get “unstuck.” Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions, there is a path to discovering peace and reaching your goals. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan, I help people develop coping skills, realize and employ their strengths, and navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes? I help adults—especially women navigating motherhood, grief, career transitions, and relationship challenges—find emotional balance, reduce anxiety, and cope with life’s difficulties. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and heart-centered, using CBT, mindfulness, and experiential techniques to help you understand patterns, heal from past wounds, and build practical coping skills.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes? I help adults—especially women navigating motherhood, grief, career transitions, and relationship challenges—find emotional balance, reduce anxiety, and cope with life’s difficulties. My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and heart-centered, using CBT, mindfulness, and experiential techniques to help you understand patterns, heal from past wounds, and build practical coping skills.
Lauren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling unhappy, isolated, stressed, stuck, or like nothing ever goes right? Do you want to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partners? I strongly believe everyone can benefit from a safe space to process their emotions and struggles. It’s daunting to find a therapist who is right for you. I will meet you where you’re at - whether that’s helping you find the words to express yourself or finding the right goals and motivations to move to the next phase of life. Healing, growth, and change are lifelong practices that often need a tune-up. I love working with teens, young adults, and adults of all ages.
Are you feeling unhappy, isolated, stressed, stuck, or like nothing ever goes right? Do you want to improve your relationships with friends, family, or partners? I strongly believe everyone can benefit from a safe space to process their emotions and struggles. It’s daunting to find a therapist who is right for you. I will meet you where you’re at - whether that’s helping you find the words to express yourself or finding the right goals and motivations to move to the next phase of life. Healing, growth, and change are lifelong practices that often need a tune-up. I love working with teens, young adults, and adults of all ages.
I work with individuals of all genders who are over 18. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
I work with individuals of all genders who are over 18. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
I am passionate about helping my clients achieve personal growth and mental well-being. I offer tailored therapy sessions designed to meet you where you are. I provide a compassionate and effective approach to help you navigate life's challenges.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy to bring about positive change. I understand that change is hard, and together, we will create goals that feel real and attainable, actively working hand-in-hand to achieve them.
I am passionate about helping my clients achieve personal growth and mental well-being. I offer tailored therapy sessions designed to meet you where you are. I provide a compassionate and effective approach to help you navigate life's challenges.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy to bring about positive change. I understand that change is hard, and together, we will create goals that feel real and attainable, actively working hand-in-hand to achieve them.
"Know thyself."
Until we know ourselves, we are tossed around by life's events and our circumstances whether work- related, relationships, or families. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and have the answers in you already. By providing a safe place for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings, I am confident that you will arrive at solutions to your problems freeing you to make choices that lead to creating and accomplishing goals. I provide support, understanding, and a non-judgmental atmosphere where personal growth is not only possible, but can be achieved.
"Know thyself."
Until we know ourselves, we are tossed around by life's events and our circumstances whether work- related, relationships, or families. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and have the answers in you already. By providing a safe place for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings, I am confident that you will arrive at solutions to your problems freeing you to make choices that lead to creating and accomplishing goals. I provide support, understanding, and a non-judgmental atmosphere where personal growth is not only possible, but can be achieved.
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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.