Therapists for Seniors in El Cerrito, CA
I believe that we all deserve a safe space to process our experiences, and my primary goal is to provide you that space. I provide a person-centered approach that emphasizes helping my clients build self-compassion, as I believe that it is only from a place of self-compassion that we can feel grounded within ourselves enough to develop a compassionate relationship with others around us. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, trauma informed, and practical, and I believe that we are all on a healing journey and see myself as a fellow traveler. It is an honor to walk by your side.
I believe that we all deserve a safe space to process our experiences, and my primary goal is to provide you that space. I provide a person-centered approach that emphasizes helping my clients build self-compassion, as I believe that it is only from a place of self-compassion that we can feel grounded within ourselves enough to develop a compassionate relationship with others around us. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, trauma informed, and practical, and I believe that we are all on a healing journey and see myself as a fellow traveler. It is an honor to walk by your side.
Life can be challenging when we can't break the cycle of anxiety, self-criticism, worry, sadness or frustration, or when we simply feel an intolerable sense of overwhelm. And when we can't figure out how to move forward, working with a therapist is a great choice. With an attentive therapist you will likely feel less alone, and problems that used to feel insurmountable may begin to feel much more manageable. You might be surprised that when you and your therapist examine difficulties from new angles, you will grow and change in ways you never expected.
Life can be challenging when we can't break the cycle of anxiety, self-criticism, worry, sadness or frustration, or when we simply feel an intolerable sense of overwhelm. And when we can't figure out how to move forward, working with a therapist is a great choice. With an attentive therapist you will likely feel less alone, and problems that used to feel insurmountable may begin to feel much more manageable. You might be surprised that when you and your therapist examine difficulties from new angles, you will grow and change in ways you never expected.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting children, adolescents, and adults in school based, adult, and crisis settings across the Bay Area. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma, using a trauma informed approach that integrates CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence based practices. I offer a warm, collaborative space tailored to your needs, helping you build tools to navigate life’s challenges. Please use my personal Headway link to learn more, book a session, and review rates and insurance.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting children, adolescents, and adults in school based, adult, and crisis settings across the Bay Area. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma, using a trauma informed approach that integrates CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence based practices. I offer a warm, collaborative space tailored to your needs, helping you build tools to navigate life’s challenges. Please use my personal Headway link to learn more, book a session, and review rates and insurance.
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey. Our work will focus on creating the safety and acceptance that allows for change. Because our lives are shaped by the culture in which we live, we can also consider the social forces that may have shaped you, including racial, gender, and class biases.
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey. Our work will focus on creating the safety and acceptance that allows for change. Because our lives are shaped by the culture in which we live, we can also consider the social forces that may have shaped you, including racial, gender, and class biases.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns and want more than coping—they want real change and deeper understanding. Many are carrying early attachment wounds, developmental trauma, or the effects of overwhelming life experiences that shape how they relate, regulate emotions, and feel safe with others. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns and want more than coping—they want real change and deeper understanding. Many are carrying early attachment wounds, developmental trauma, or the effects of overwhelming life experiences that shape how they relate, regulate emotions, and feel safe with others. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety or disconnection, couples caught in cycles of conflict or distance, and individuals recovering from or living with the aftermath of psychosis or destabilizing altered states who are seeking steady, respectful support.
As a co-founder of The Couples Center, Workshops facilitator, I have the deep privilege of walking alongside hundreds of couples as they find their way back to one another. Over the years, I’ve learned that meaningful and lasting change begins with direct, open, and honest communication. Therefore, I create a safe and supportive space where couples can learn practical skills and tools, and actively practice new ways of communicating and relating to each other. Our sessions are active and engaging, offering a supportive environment where you can speak openly, feel heard, and explore different ways of connect.
As a co-founder of The Couples Center, Workshops facilitator, I have the deep privilege of walking alongside hundreds of couples as they find their way back to one another. Over the years, I’ve learned that meaningful and lasting change begins with direct, open, and honest communication. Therefore, I create a safe and supportive space where couples can learn practical skills and tools, and actively practice new ways of communicating and relating to each other. Our sessions are active and engaging, offering a supportive environment where you can speak openly, feel heard, and explore different ways of connect.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty five years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach: psychodynamic, family systems, CBT and mindfulness. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe and comfortable to address their presenting symptoms and challenges.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty five years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach: psychodynamic, family systems, CBT and mindfulness. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe and comfortable to address their presenting symptoms and challenges.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the East Bay since 1996. I offer a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where individuals, couples or families can find self acceptance, safety, access insight and intuition, and cultivate an attitude of kindness toward the self and others. Recovery from trauma, working on communication and relationships, overcoming addiction, spiritual self-development and healing, and coping with depression/stress from major life transitions are common themes. I have taught and supervised therapists in training at various local agencies. I also have a background in holistic and shamanic healing.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in the East Bay since 1996. I offer a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where individuals, couples or families can find self acceptance, safety, access insight and intuition, and cultivate an attitude of kindness toward the self and others. Recovery from trauma, working on communication and relationships, overcoming addiction, spiritual self-development and healing, and coping with depression/stress from major life transitions are common themes. I have taught and supervised therapists in training at various local agencies. I also have a background in holistic and shamanic healing.
The problems you might be facing may have to do with love and loss, difficulty with friendships and/or work relations, career decisions, trauma or abuse, physical illness or disabilities. You may be dealing with loneliness, anxiety or depression. I am a down to earth, no nonsense kind of person I am also kind, respectful, compassionate, and at times funny. I listen well and am very devoted to my work.
The problems you might be facing may have to do with love and loss, difficulty with friendships and/or work relations, career decisions, trauma or abuse, physical illness or disabilities. You may be dealing with loneliness, anxiety or depression. I am a down to earth, no nonsense kind of person I am also kind, respectful, compassionate, and at times funny. I listen well and am very devoted to my work.
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. I specialize in working with adults who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs. I will collaborate with you and offer you the treatment that is effective and well researched.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with. I specialize in working with adults who have had challenging and traumatic life experiences. I work with individuals who experience a wide range of distress, including anxiety, panic, depression, relationship issues, hopelessness and self doubt. Building a relationship with a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and validated is the first step and I will be thoughtful about your needs. I will collaborate with you and offer you the treatment that is effective and well researched.
I’m a therapist specializing in REBT techniques with adults, couples and families, using a directive approach to explore how beliefs and thoughts shape emotional experiences. I support clients in finding meaning in their lives and relationships. My focus includes managing stress, depression, anxiety, identifying patterns to more deeply understand ourselves, with a focus on solutions, growth and change. I work with individuals & couples in the midst of life transitions including pregnancy, connection in parenting, divorce/single parenting, & work/life balance. I work collaboratively with deep curiosity and compassion.
I’m a therapist specializing in REBT techniques with adults, couples and families, using a directive approach to explore how beliefs and thoughts shape emotional experiences. I support clients in finding meaning in their lives and relationships. My focus includes managing stress, depression, anxiety, identifying patterns to more deeply understand ourselves, with a focus on solutions, growth and change. I work with individuals & couples in the midst of life transitions including pregnancy, connection in parenting, divorce/single parenting, & work/life balance. I work collaboratively with deep curiosity and compassion.
Hello! My general orientation is Jungian, which means to me that together we seek the kind of self-realization your own inner self will reveal. Whether you are anxious, depressed, suffering from relationship troubles or low self-esteem, I will see you as a whole person. We will discover together your own creative and powerful ability to find clarity about the kind of change needed to solve your personal problems. Some of these problems may come from past experience that needs to be healed. We will surely grow in this process...both of us!
Hello! My general orientation is Jungian, which means to me that together we seek the kind of self-realization your own inner self will reveal. Whether you are anxious, depressed, suffering from relationship troubles or low self-esteem, I will see you as a whole person. We will discover together your own creative and powerful ability to find clarity about the kind of change needed to solve your personal problems. Some of these problems may come from past experience that needs to be healed. We will surely grow in this process...both of us!
I enjoy working with young adults and established professionals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. In addition, I also work with Healthcare professionals ( therapists, RN's, MD's, first responders) and Tech workers who are seeking a healthier way to work through burnout symptoms ( PTSD, Depression and Anxiety) and cope with the emotional demands of their job. I also work with couples who are seeking to increase emotional intimacy and resolve parenting challenges.
I enjoy working with young adults and established professionals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. In addition, I also work with Healthcare professionals ( therapists, RN's, MD's, first responders) and Tech workers who are seeking a healthier way to work through burnout symptoms ( PTSD, Depression and Anxiety) and cope with the emotional demands of their job. I also work with couples who are seeking to increase emotional intimacy and resolve parenting challenges.
I have enjoyed working with families, individuals and couples across a variety of settings for many years. My experience has allowed me to support people through life’s challenges, helping them achieve their personal and relationship goals. I support couples to communicate effectively and individuals to see their strengths and histories in new ways. I also work with parents managing the joys and challenges of raising children. Helping others realize their potential is both rewarding and fulfilling to me. I am credentialed with several insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
I have enjoyed working with families, individuals and couples across a variety of settings for many years. My experience has allowed me to support people through life’s challenges, helping them achieve their personal and relationship goals. I support couples to communicate effectively and individuals to see their strengths and histories in new ways. I also work with parents managing the joys and challenges of raising children. Helping others realize their potential is both rewarding and fulfilling to me. I am credentialed with several insurance companies including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California.
My clients are often sensitive, intelligent, and creative people who face life transitions, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of liberating passion and creating meaning in life. Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
Through acceptance, loving encouragement, and providing a container for self-exploration, I help clients to find a more encompassing love for self and other, develop strength and firmness of character, and tap into the well of their vitality, creativity, and joy.
My clients are often sensitive, intelligent, and creative people who face life transitions, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of liberating passion and creating meaning in life. Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
Through acceptance, loving encouragement, and providing a container for self-exploration, I help clients to find a more encompassing love for self and other, develop strength and firmness of character, and tap into the well of their vitality, creativity, and joy.
I offer a compassionate, affirming therapy space (therapy dog optional!) for children, teens, and adults to work on their relationships with themselves and others. Whether we focus on life transitions, traumatic experiences, stress, identities, personal or professional life, or current symptoms, you or your child will be able to take steps toward supporting your wellbeing. Following our work together, many of my clients report experiencing less stress, more “follow through” with difficult tasks, increased life satisfaction, and more confidence within themselves and their relationships with the people around them.
I offer a compassionate, affirming therapy space (therapy dog optional!) for children, teens, and adults to work on their relationships with themselves and others. Whether we focus on life transitions, traumatic experiences, stress, identities, personal or professional life, or current symptoms, you or your child will be able to take steps toward supporting your wellbeing. Following our work together, many of my clients report experiencing less stress, more “follow through” with difficult tasks, increased life satisfaction, and more confidence within themselves and their relationships with the people around them.
When life feels chaotic and overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start or how to find a steadier way forward. Many people come to therapy feeling stretched thin—managing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges while trying to keep the rest of life running. They want relief, but also a clearer understanding of what’s contributing to their stress. Most of all, they want to feel more centered, more confident, and more connected to who they are. My role is to help you find that place, offer new perspectives, and teach more adaptive coping strategies.
When life feels chaotic and overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start or how to find a steadier way forward. Many people come to therapy feeling stretched thin—managing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship challenges while trying to keep the rest of life running. They want relief, but also a clearer understanding of what’s contributing to their stress. Most of all, they want to feel more centered, more confident, and more connected to who they are. My role is to help you find that place, offer new perspectives, and teach more adaptive coping strategies.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
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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.