Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
When you look for a therapist, you want someone you trust. Trust is the most important aspect of a good client/therapist match. It's a good idea to come in for a few sessions and get a feeling for the therapist, and I welcome you to do so. After you feel comfortable,you can start identifying the blocks that prevent you from living the best life you can live. I've helped people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, histories of abuse, grief and loss, and people who've been hospitalized to break through their feelings of shame.
When you look for a therapist, you want someone you trust. Trust is the most important aspect of a good client/therapist match. It's a good idea to come in for a few sessions and get a feeling for the therapist, and I welcome you to do so. After you feel comfortable,you can start identifying the blocks that prevent you from living the best life you can live. I've helped people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, histories of abuse, grief and loss, and people who've been hospitalized to break through their feelings of shame.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, aging, grief and loss, health concerns, life/retirement transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
Hello. I'm Karen Kessler, a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various life challenges. My background includes working in diverse inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, which has provided me with a solid foundation for addressing multiple mental health issues.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with issues such as anxiety and depression, aging, grief and loss, health concerns, life/retirement transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
Hello. I'm Karen Kessler, a seasoned and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate various life challenges. My background includes working in diverse inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, which has provided me with a solid foundation for addressing multiple mental health issues.
I especially enjoy supporting teens, seniors, those with chronic illness or injury, and military veterans and their families.
If anxiety, depression, grief, or chronic illness are making it hard to feel grounded in your daily life, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to manage it by yourself.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in a state of high alert, even when things look “fine” on the outside. Mental health difficulties can affect sleep, focus, relationships, and your sense of safety in the world, but therapy with me can be a place to slow things down and begin feeling steadier again.
I especially enjoy supporting teens, seniors, those with chronic illness or injury, and military veterans and their families.
If anxiety, depression, grief, or chronic illness are making it hard to feel grounded in your daily life, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to manage it by yourself.
Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed, tense, or stuck in a state of high alert, even when things look “fine” on the outside. Mental health difficulties can affect sleep, focus, relationships, and your sense of safety in the world, but therapy with me can be a place to slow things down and begin feeling steadier again.
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life. I also have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life. I also have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My approach has helped people from all walks of life, including CEO’s, moms, dads, professionals, teenagers, grandparents, seniors, high schoolers, and survivors.
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
My approach has helped people from all walks of life, including CEO’s, moms, dads, professionals, teenagers, grandparents, seniors, high schoolers, and survivors.
It’s time to focus on you. It’s time to start taking the steps to move you through your grief, loss, parenting struggles, relationship issues and life’s adversities. I can help. Let’s take your challenges and difficulties and turn them into positives for your future.
Hello! My name is Leah and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in California, I extend a warm greeting to you. My practice is dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate challenging life transitions. Whether you're facing career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth journeys, I'm here to provide a safe space for exploration and healing. With a compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based techniques, I aim to empower you to overcome obstacles, find clarity, and foster resilience. Together, we'll navigate these transitions, fostering growth, and create pathways toward a more fulfilling life.
Hello! My name is Leah and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in California, I extend a warm greeting to you. My practice is dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate challenging life transitions. Whether you're facing career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth journeys, I'm here to provide a safe space for exploration and healing. With a compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based techniques, I aim to empower you to overcome obstacles, find clarity, and foster resilience. Together, we'll navigate these transitions, fostering growth, and create pathways toward a more fulfilling life.
Has a sudden loss or major life transition left your world feeling unstable or upside down? Are you struggling to move through grief, trauma, or a difficult change that feels too overwhelming to put into words? If you feel like you are just holding it together, or maybe not holding it together at all, I get it. And I'm here for it. As your therapist, I create a space where you are truly welcomed, comfortable, and free to be open, without judgment, fear, or pressure. We will work together at your own pace, gently exploring emotional pain and making room for joy again.
I meet clients wherever they are: whether you are grieving a r
Has a sudden loss or major life transition left your world feeling unstable or upside down? Are you struggling to move through grief, trauma, or a difficult change that feels too overwhelming to put into words? If you feel like you are just holding it together, or maybe not holding it together at all, I get it. And I'm here for it. As your therapist, I create a space where you are truly welcomed, comfortable, and free to be open, without judgment, fear, or pressure. We will work together at your own pace, gently exploring emotional pain and making room for joy again.
I meet clients wherever they are: whether you are grieving a r
It's never too late to start having a better life. My goal is to give you all the tools you need to overcome anxiety, depression and fear and to maintain your psychological balance mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. You will go home with personalized audio programs and homework assignments tailored to solving your specific problems.
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and creative problem solving to deal with anxiety disorders and depression. I also help people with difficult life transitions including divorce, job loss, career change or illness, including chronic pain, cancer and irritable bowel disease.
It's never too late to start having a better life. My goal is to give you all the tools you need to overcome anxiety, depression and fear and to maintain your psychological balance mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. You will go home with personalized audio programs and homework assignments tailored to solving your specific problems.
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and creative problem solving to deal with anxiety disorders and depression. I also help people with difficult life transitions including divorce, job loss, career change or illness, including chronic pain, cancer and irritable bowel disease.
Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and my license is based in California. I attended the California School of Professional Psychology where I received my Psy.D. I have been practicing for 20 years and even when not engaged with direct therapy, I have worked with helping families interface with other systems that help children and adolescents. The other area that I enjoy working in is with women who find themselves at a crossroads due to changes in work or family. Life is always changing and sometimes we need assistance in moving on to that next phase.
Hi, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and my license is based in California. I attended the California School of Professional Psychology where I received my Psy.D. I have been practicing for 20 years and even when not engaged with direct therapy, I have worked with helping families interface with other systems that help children and adolescents. The other area that I enjoy working in is with women who find themselves at a crossroads due to changes in work or family. Life is always changing and sometimes we need assistance in moving on to that next phase.
I've worked extensively with older adults in my private practice and at the VA (e.g., palliative care clinics, inpatient nursing homes).
Clients have described me as collaborative and compassionate within my strength-based multicultural approach to therapy. Difficult life circumstances, including grief, depression and harsh self-criticism can lead to rejecting parts of yourself and we can work on reclaiming your identity. I strive to create a sense of “we-ness” to make you feel “heard and seen” for who you are. I use humanistic principles and a wide range of evidenced-based practices. My goals are to tailor treatment to your specific needs, hold equitable space for you, step into difficult paths with you, and emerge stronger and more empowered.
I've worked extensively with older adults in my private practice and at the VA (e.g., palliative care clinics, inpatient nursing homes).
Clients have described me as collaborative and compassionate within my strength-based multicultural approach to therapy. Difficult life circumstances, including grief, depression and harsh self-criticism can lead to rejecting parts of yourself and we can work on reclaiming your identity. I strive to create a sense of “we-ness” to make you feel “heard and seen” for who you are. I use humanistic principles and a wide range of evidenced-based practices. My goals are to tailor treatment to your specific needs, hold equitable space for you, step into difficult paths with you, and emerge stronger and more empowered.
Perhaps you’re here looking for a therapist here because someone told you, whether warmly or angrily: “You should get some help!” What you probably heard - and what they may have meant - was: you need to change. Unlike many, I don’t believe people need to change. The way I see it and how I work is to show my clients how to expand themselves - by adding in more useful and productive ways to think and act than they’ve done before. This results in my clients actually feeling better and functioning better. I work in a respectful and growth-filled manner, sometimes suggesting to my clients questions to elicit their self-knowledge.
Perhaps you’re here looking for a therapist here because someone told you, whether warmly or angrily: “You should get some help!” What you probably heard - and what they may have meant - was: you need to change. Unlike many, I don’t believe people need to change. The way I see it and how I work is to show my clients how to expand themselves - by adding in more useful and productive ways to think and act than they’ve done before. This results in my clients actually feeling better and functioning better. I work in a respectful and growth-filled manner, sometimes suggesting to my clients questions to elicit their self-knowledge.
Hello, Arizona and California adults!
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life's issues have piled up? By being here, you've already taken the first step toward creating a better life. You don’t have to face the pain or struggle alone—there is a way out, and your courage has brought you this far. I provide a safe space for you to be yourself and speak what is on your mind. Therapy can be short-term or long-term—it all depends on your personal goals and what you’re looking for.
Hello, Arizona and California adults!
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life's issues have piled up? By being here, you've already taken the first step toward creating a better life. You don’t have to face the pain or struggle alone—there is a way out, and your courage has brought you this far. I provide a safe space for you to be yourself and speak what is on your mind. Therapy can be short-term or long-term—it all depends on your personal goals and what you’re looking for.
Hi, I'm Trisha Stewart LMFT based in California. Oftentimes, life circumstances can leave you feeling, depressed, anxious and alone. I provide a safe space to explore and process, unhelpful thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I use a compassionate approach, where clients can experience the healing powers of grace, empathy and validations. Through the therapeutic process, I help you to understand yourself, identify healthy coping mechanisms and teach you how to communicate your needs effectively, improving communication and connection with others.
Insured Patients: to check your benefits/copay/deductible, please go to my website
Hi, I'm Trisha Stewart LMFT based in California. Oftentimes, life circumstances can leave you feeling, depressed, anxious and alone. I provide a safe space to explore and process, unhelpful thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I use a compassionate approach, where clients can experience the healing powers of grace, empathy and validations. Through the therapeutic process, I help you to understand yourself, identify healthy coping mechanisms and teach you how to communicate your needs effectively, improving communication and connection with others.
Insured Patients: to check your benefits/copay/deductible, please go to my website
I work with older adults and caregivers who are coping with anxiety, depression, and health challenges.
You may be an older adult or caregiver trying to manage stress, loss, or the challenges of aging. You want to feel more grounded and supported in daily life. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, depression, or burnout related to caregiving or health. I understand how overwhelming that can feel and help clients find practical ways to manage emotions, restore balance, and move toward a calmer, more confident life.
I work with older adults and caregivers who are coping with anxiety, depression, and health challenges.
You may be an older adult or caregiver trying to manage stress, loss, or the challenges of aging. You want to feel more grounded and supported in daily life. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, depression, or burnout related to caregiving or health. I understand how overwhelming that can feel and help clients find practical ways to manage emotions, restore balance, and move toward a calmer, more confident life.
Providing psychotherapeutic services to those seeking emotional sustenance and healthy psychological support during these very stressful times. I have been working in this field for approximately 20 years now. My experience is with all school grade levels, as well as adults from all walks of life. I find that the ideal patient is open-minded (willing to look at things from different perspectives), consistent (with attendance/self-care/psychoeducation), and humble to learn. My patients have described me as kind, trustworthy, accepting, an excellent mentor, dependable, and down-to-earth.
Providing psychotherapeutic services to those seeking emotional sustenance and healthy psychological support during these very stressful times. I have been working in this field for approximately 20 years now. My experience is with all school grade levels, as well as adults from all walks of life. I find that the ideal patient is open-minded (willing to look at things from different perspectives), consistent (with attendance/self-care/psychoeducation), and humble to learn. My patients have described me as kind, trustworthy, accepting, an excellent mentor, dependable, and down-to-earth.
I have experience working with older adults in a variety of settings.
In our first session we will start with a brief introduction. Then we will start looking at who you are and the issues and problems you are facing. Also what you hope to gain from therapy. I will talk about my approach to providing help and assistance in coping with these problems. I will review ground rules for the therapy relationship.
I have experience working with older adults in a variety of settings.
In our first session we will start with a brief introduction. Then we will start looking at who you are and the issues and problems you are facing. Also what you hope to gain from therapy. I will talk about my approach to providing help and assistance in coping with these problems. I will review ground rules for the therapy relationship.
The Baby Boomers, those Americans born between 1946 and 1964, constitute about 30% of the US population, and are living significantly longer lives than any past generation did. How you prepare for your middle and late adulthood determines the conclusion and quite possibly the meaning of your life. I can help you develop a personal, individualized roadmap to happiness, fulfillment and especially, meaning.
The Baby Boomers, those Americans born between 1946 and 1964, constitute about 30% of the US population, and are living significantly longer lives than any past generation did. How you prepare for your middle and late adulthood determines the conclusion and quite possibly the meaning of your life. I can help you develop a personal, individualized roadmap to happiness, fulfillment and especially, meaning.
I am a life long meditator who raised a family of three with my husband of 43 years. I returned to school as an adult, so I offer the hope and skill of a complicated life lived and obstacles overcome. I can help you define your problems, give them a voice, and find solutions to support the life you choose.
I am a life long meditator who raised a family of three with my husband of 43 years. I returned to school as an adult, so I offer the hope and skill of a complicated life lived and obstacles overcome. I can help you define your problems, give them a voice, and find solutions to support the life you choose.
Life can break us down and feel unbearably heavy. Reaching for help takes courage. I will hold space for you as you find your own strength- because even the strongest among us sometimes need an anchor. I provide a steady and safe, nonjudgmental space where you can pause, breathe, and find your footing. Together, we will honor the strength you have already shown while creating space for healing, growth, and the life you want to move toward, with clarity.
Life can break us down and feel unbearably heavy. Reaching for help takes courage. I will hold space for you as you find your own strength- because even the strongest among us sometimes need an anchor. I provide a steady and safe, nonjudgmental space where you can pause, breathe, and find your footing. Together, we will honor the strength you have already shown while creating space for healing, growth, and the life you want to move toward, with clarity.
My practice is focused on a client-centered, humanistic approach that encompasses the treatment of individuals as a whole person. My approach offers a calming and non-judgmental environment to allow the space to explore different pathways to healing. I integrate interventions from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness and person-centered therapy as well as solution-focused therapy.
My practice is focused on a client-centered, humanistic approach that encompasses the treatment of individuals as a whole person. My approach offers a calming and non-judgmental environment to allow the space to explore different pathways to healing. I integrate interventions from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness and person-centered therapy as well as solution-focused therapy.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric 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.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients 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.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.