Therapists for Seniors in Foster City, CA
Hello Couples! Welcome to your first step towards your new chapter. I specialize in working with couples who are hoping to understand why they continue to have the same arguments time and time again. Learn how to identify and communicate your needs while also gaining new understanding about your partner. I'm glad you are here.
Hello Couples! Welcome to your first step towards your new chapter. I specialize in working with couples who are hoping to understand why they continue to have the same arguments time and time again. Learn how to identify and communicate your needs while also gaining new understanding about your partner. I'm glad you are here.
The decision to begin psychological treatment is very courageous. It is essential to research your provider options and select a psychologist who feels 'right' to you. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in helping people who want to increase their understanding of self; address areas of thinking, feeling, or behaving that cause pain or confusion; change behavioral patterns that interfere with emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and professional performance; and build relationships which are responsible, respectful, effective, and mutually satisfying.
The decision to begin psychological treatment is very courageous. It is essential to research your provider options and select a psychologist who feels 'right' to you. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in helping people who want to increase their understanding of self; address areas of thinking, feeling, or behaving that cause pain or confusion; change behavioral patterns that interfere with emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and professional performance; and build relationships which are responsible, respectful, effective, and mutually satisfying.
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
"Sometimes a little insight makes all the difference." I'm an experienced counselor who overcomes the obstacles of every day living despite vision loss. My specialty is helping people navigate through life altering crises such as the trauma of chronic health issues, divorce, job loss, behavior concerns in children, adolescence and teens. In my practice, I see people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, and the emotional responses to vision loss and blindness. I've been counseling for 25 years and I'm in the examination process of licensure. This is my passion. I look forward to working with you.
"Sometimes a little insight makes all the difference." I'm an experienced counselor who overcomes the obstacles of every day living despite vision loss. My specialty is helping people navigate through life altering crises such as the trauma of chronic health issues, divorce, job loss, behavior concerns in children, adolescence and teens. In my practice, I see people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, PTSD, and the emotional responses to vision loss and blindness. I've been counseling for 25 years and I'm in the examination process of licensure. This is my passion. I look forward to working with you.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, depression, a particularly challenging life transition, or some form of trauma, you don't need to keep struggling alone. In fact, you don't need to keep "struggling" at all. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying everything will get better as soon as you start therapy. Yes, I can provide the skills and tools you need to better cope with the symptoms you're facing. But healing takes effort. However, if you're ready to do the work to better understand who you are, the pain you're currently experiencing can serve as a catalyst for profound transformation, growth, and positive lasting change.
If you feel like you are exhausted, anxious most of the time, or no longer have a fulfilled relationship, you are not alone.
If you feel like you are exhausted, anxious most of the time, or no longer have a fulfilled relationship, you are not alone.
I'm a bilingual Chinese-speaking psychologist specializing in chronic stress, complex trauma, chronic pain and an assistant clinical professor at UCSF Center for Pain Medicine.
Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, engineers, creatives, or immigrants who are capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Some are highly sensitive and experience stress deeply in their bodies, through anxiety, insomnia, burnout, or unexplained physical symptoms. Others carry the impact of childhood or relational trauma. They want relief from constant pressure, better sleep, and a way to feel grounded without losing their drive.
I'm a bilingual Chinese-speaking psychologist specializing in chronic stress, complex trauma, chronic pain and an assistant clinical professor at UCSF Center for Pain Medicine.
Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, engineers, creatives, or immigrants who are capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Some are highly sensitive and experience stress deeply in their bodies, through anxiety, insomnia, burnout, or unexplained physical symptoms. Others carry the impact of childhood or relational trauma. They want relief from constant pressure, better sleep, and a way to feel grounded without losing their drive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Struggling with loneliness, trauma, or relationship challenges? There is hope! As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide evidence-based treatment that helps people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress connected to traumatic experiences. I also support clients facing life transitions, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, and more.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Struggling with loneliness, trauma, or relationship challenges? There is hope! As a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide evidence-based treatment that helps people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress connected to traumatic experiences. I also support clients facing life transitions, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, and more.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? You are not alone. Many of my clients are adolescents and adults in San Mateo and the surrounding Bay Area communities feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — struggling silently while maintaining demanding careers, academic pressures, or family responsibilities. Some are high-achievers dealing with burnout or imposter syndrome. Others are simply looking for a safe space to grow. Together, we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of their challenges, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress? You are not alone. Many of my clients are adolescents and adults in San Mateo and the surrounding Bay Area communities feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — struggling silently while maintaining demanding careers, academic pressures, or family responsibilities. Some are high-achievers dealing with burnout or imposter syndrome. Others are simply looking for a safe space to grow. Together, we work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of their challenges, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Relationships of all types can be hard to maintain, build, nurture, limit, and even break. Handling your emotions on top of all of that adds to your challenges. Therapy can be a life changing outlet for you to organize your thoughts and feelings to figure out what your next steps can be! Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I'm happy to provide a new perspective with the aims of helping you with your issues.
My therapy blends insight, humor, metaphor, and evidence-based tools like CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and more to help you slow down, get unstuck, and reconnect with your inner voice.
Registered APCC 17055
Relationships of all types can be hard to maintain, build, nurture, limit, and even break. Handling your emotions on top of all of that adds to your challenges. Therapy can be a life changing outlet for you to organize your thoughts and feelings to figure out what your next steps can be! Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I'm happy to provide a new perspective with the aims of helping you with your issues.
My therapy blends insight, humor, metaphor, and evidence-based tools like CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and more to help you slow down, get unstuck, and reconnect with your inner voice.
Registered APCC 17055
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
I'm here with you. Few things are more painful than feeling disconnected from yourself or the person you love. If you've tried everything to reconnect with yourself and others, only to end up stuck in the same old patterns, you're far from alone ... and help is available! When stress and anxiety leave you short of breath and constantly bracing for the worst, or old wounds from loss or trauma linger and make it difficult to feel safe or believe there's a light at the end of the tunnel, you can end up feeling heartbroken, hopeless, and exhausted. But the fact that you are reading this now means there is hope. I'm here to help.
I believe that each client deserves to be respected and valued. I create a warm and caring environment where clients feel empowered to uncover old patterns, make changes when needed, and learn new coping skills to successfully meet the challenges of life's transitions. My aim is to increase self awareness and insight while offering support. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, and I see adolescents and adults. I offer online services using a HIPPA compliant video platform. For more information, visit my website www.pamelalevymft.com.
I believe that each client deserves to be respected and valued. I create a warm and caring environment where clients feel empowered to uncover old patterns, make changes when needed, and learn new coping skills to successfully meet the challenges of life's transitions. My aim is to increase self awareness and insight while offering support. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, and I see adolescents and adults. I offer online services using a HIPPA compliant video platform. For more information, visit my website www.pamelalevymft.com.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
Life can be tough and sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed facing challenging relationships, stressful changes, and painful past experiences. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for support and how to hold on to hope. Along the way, you can lose yourself and the ability to connect with those you love, often pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself. All of this can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there is hope for you to take a step back from it all and learn to build a life you love living.
Life can be tough and sometimes you find yourself overwhelmed facing challenging relationships, stressful changes, and painful past experiences. It can be difficult to know who to turn to for support and how to hold on to hope. Along the way, you can lose yourself and the ability to connect with those you love, often pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself. All of this can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe there is hope for you to take a step back from it all and learn to build a life you love living.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. I work with individuals and couples in my private practice with a focus on healing relationships, treating depression, anxiety and trauma utilizing an integrated approach. I begin with empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness. I combine this client centered approach with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills, and make lasting changes.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. I work with individuals and couples in my private practice with a focus on healing relationships, treating depression, anxiety and trauma utilizing an integrated approach. I begin with empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness. I combine this client centered approach with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills, and make lasting changes.
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I was trained at Yale University and Columbia University and have served as a professor at Columbia University and Stanford University for over 15 years. I am currently a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and New York, I have worked with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years on a wide range of concerns. My clinical and teaching experience allows me to tailor therapy to your unique preferences and needs, drawing on your strengths to foster meaningful growth and lasting changes
I was trained at Yale University and Columbia University and have served as a professor at Columbia University and Stanford University for over 15 years. I am currently a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and New York, I have worked with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years on a wide range of concerns. My clinical and teaching experience allows me to tailor therapy to your unique preferences and needs, drawing on your strengths to foster meaningful growth and lasting changes
Do you feel stuck, even though you’re capable and high-functioning? Are you searching for more meaning, clarity, or direction but aren’t sure where to begin? I specialize in helping motivated individuals move through blocks, gain insight, and create real, lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting people in reaching their full potential. My approach is direct, practical, and holistic—integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, mindfulness, and structured goal-setting.
Do you feel stuck, even though you’re capable and high-functioning? Are you searching for more meaning, clarity, or direction but aren’t sure where to begin? I specialize in helping motivated individuals move through blocks, gain insight, and create real, lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting people in reaching their full potential. My approach is direct, practical, and holistic—integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, mindfulness, and structured goal-setting.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, disconnection, or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and multicultural stressors, including acculturation, family dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Together, we create a space where you can better understand yourself, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
As your therapist, I strive to provide a safe, open-minded space where you can feel supported and understood. My life experiences have taught me the value of connecting with people from all walks of life, and clients often share how comforting it is to have a place to work through their thoughts and feelings. I value balance—nurturing natural rhythms while meeting life’s demands. This belief shapes my approach to therapy, helping you align your personal needs with daily challenges. Whether through time in nature, connecting with loved ones, or finding space to rest, I aim to guide you toward creating a fulfilling life.
As your therapist, I strive to provide a safe, open-minded space where you can feel supported and understood. My life experiences have taught me the value of connecting with people from all walks of life, and clients often share how comforting it is to have a place to work through their thoughts and feelings. I value balance—nurturing natural rhythms while meeting life’s demands. This belief shapes my approach to therapy, helping you align your personal needs with daily challenges. Whether through time in nature, connecting with loved ones, or finding space to rest, I aim to guide you toward creating a fulfilling life.
Please note, I am not taking new patients at this time.
I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma. Addictions are often an unwelcomed side-effect of trauma, and I work compassionately when they co-occur. I understand the unique challenges that developmental age and culture plays re: traumatic events, death and loss. I take a gentle yet proactive approach. I know the difficulty of talking about these most personal and often horrifying events. I have compassion and respect for survivors of trauma, and my approach to treating trauma is reflective of this.
Please note, I am not taking new patients at this time.
I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma. Addictions are often an unwelcomed side-effect of trauma, and I work compassionately when they co-occur. I understand the unique challenges that developmental age and culture plays re: traumatic events, death and loss. I take a gentle yet proactive approach. I know the difficulty of talking about these most personal and often horrifying events. I have compassion and respect for survivors of trauma, and my approach to treating trauma is reflective of this.
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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.