Therapists for Seniors in Oakdale, CA
My name is Suzanne and I have been working in the field of mental health since 2009. I have a passion to support others with personal growth and healing through a variety of mental health interventions. I prefer to evaluate the whole person and their history in order to best create a treatment plan that addresses each client's unique needs. The hope is to create a lasting positive change in their overall well-being and connections with others.
My name is Suzanne and I have been working in the field of mental health since 2009. I have a passion to support others with personal growth and healing through a variety of mental health interventions. I prefer to evaluate the whole person and their history in order to best create a treatment plan that addresses each client's unique needs. The hope is to create a lasting positive change in their overall well-being and connections with others.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA specializing in individual (youth & adult), couples & family therapy. I offer Catholic/Christian based perspectives if desired. I maintain a private home-based practice in Oakdale, CA. I integrate my pets as part of therapy if desired. I am optimistic but grounded in seeking goal-oriented solutions. I've been licensed for over 22 years enjoy helping people heal, move forward & grow to their highest potential. My staff (Lindsey) & I look forward to working with you.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA specializing in individual (youth & adult), couples & family therapy. I offer Catholic/Christian based perspectives if desired. I maintain a private home-based practice in Oakdale, CA. I integrate my pets as part of therapy if desired. I am optimistic but grounded in seeking goal-oriented solutions. I've been licensed for over 22 years enjoy helping people heal, move forward & grow to their highest potential. My staff (Lindsey) & I look forward to working with you.
You might be someone who’s used to holding it all together—showing up for others, pushing through, staying responsible—but underneath, things feel heavy, overwhelming, or disconnected. Maybe anxiety is constant, relationships feel strained, or you’re just not feeling like yourself anymore.
You might be someone who’s used to holding it all together—showing up for others, pushing through, staying responsible—but underneath, things feel heavy, overwhelming, or disconnected. Maybe anxiety is constant, relationships feel strained, or you’re just not feeling like yourself anymore.
ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.
ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.
My ideal clients are adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients can explore how their past experiences, relationships, and cultural identities may be affecting their present lives. Working to build insight, strengthen coping skills, establish healthier boundaries, and identify realistic steps toward greater confidence and well-being.
My ideal clients are adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions. Many come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients can explore how their past experiences, relationships, and cultural identities may be affecting their present lives. Working to build insight, strengthen coping skills, establish healthier boundaries, and identify realistic steps toward greater confidence and well-being.
Are you looking for more connection in your relationship, but aren’t really sure where to start? Does persistent worry, sadness or stress overwhelm you? Therapy can help. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to get to the root of the obstacles and move toward more enjoyment in life.
Are you looking for more connection in your relationship, but aren’t really sure where to start? Does persistent worry, sadness or stress overwhelm you? Therapy can help. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to get to the root of the obstacles and move toward more enjoyment in life.
Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.
Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.
I believe the purpose of counseling is to give you a place to honor and express all of your feelings especially when events don't occur in your life as planned. I look forward to talking with you about how you are feeling, and as equally important, how you would like to feel. I counsel adults and couples.
I believe the purpose of counseling is to give you a place to honor and express all of your feelings especially when events don't occur in your life as planned. I look forward to talking with you about how you are feeling, and as equally important, how you would like to feel. I counsel adults and couples.
Are you worried, fearful or depressed? Would you like guidance, options and a new perspective? I can help you live a more satisfying life through compassionate listening, honest feedback, and a focus on results. My goal is that you learn skills to maintain the changes that satisfy you. If you desire a greater ability to understand and control your emotions and feel content, I can help you. Discover opportunities to see yourself differently than you currently do and create an effective, positive and lasting change. We will focus on getting the results you need to live a more satisfying life.
Are you worried, fearful or depressed? Would you like guidance, options and a new perspective? I can help you live a more satisfying life through compassionate listening, honest feedback, and a focus on results. My goal is that you learn skills to maintain the changes that satisfy you. If you desire a greater ability to understand and control your emotions and feel content, I can help you. Discover opportunities to see yourself differently than you currently do and create an effective, positive and lasting change. We will focus on getting the results you need to live a more satisfying life.
If you're reading this, you are most likely feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. You may be in the midst of a crisis, re-living traumas or depressed from repeating the same unhealthy patterns that are holding you back. Looking for help can be a daunting experience, my hope is to make that process easier for you.
If you're reading this, you are most likely feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. You may be in the midst of a crisis, re-living traumas or depressed from repeating the same unhealthy patterns that are holding you back. Looking for help can be a daunting experience, my hope is to make that process easier for you.
I offer a judgement free space for the client that allows for safety and comfort. If you are feeling lonely, lost, anxious, sad or simply want to grow as a person; I invite you to share whatever you feel is needed in making your life balanced. I will join you where you are in the moment.
I offer a judgement free space for the client that allows for safety and comfort. If you are feeling lonely, lost, anxious, sad or simply want to grow as a person; I invite you to share whatever you feel is needed in making your life balanced. I will join you where you are in the moment.
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Most folks seek professional help in a time of crisis. My initial goal is to help to manage your overwhelming feelings regarding the situation you find yourself in. In many cases, helping you to recognize you may already have the skills to cope and showing you how to access those skills may be enough. Other times, after the crisis has subsided, you may become aware of recurrent patterns resulting in upsetting feelings. I am available to work with those looking for short term interventions, as well as those who want to address problems they have struggled with most of there lives.
Most folks seek professional help in a time of crisis. My initial goal is to help to manage your overwhelming feelings regarding the situation you find yourself in. In many cases, helping you to recognize you may already have the skills to cope and showing you how to access those skills may be enough. Other times, after the crisis has subsided, you may become aware of recurrent patterns resulting in upsetting feelings. I am available to work with those looking for short term interventions, as well as those who want to address problems they have struggled with most of there lives.
We practice from an integrated approach to wellness. We combine psychology with hypnotherapy, dreamwork and spirituality. The goal is to tap into the wisdom and healing powers that reside just below conscious awareness. The emergence of self-compassion, self-love and forgiveness builds the foundation that supports transformational healing. We trust each person is the expert in their own life and each person holds the answer they are seeking. Our role is to help those with whom we work to uncover the wisdom and resources they possess.
We practice from an integrated approach to wellness. We combine psychology with hypnotherapy, dreamwork and spirituality. The goal is to tap into the wisdom and healing powers that reside just below conscious awareness. The emergence of self-compassion, self-love and forgiveness builds the foundation that supports transformational healing. We trust each person is the expert in their own life and each person holds the answer they are seeking. Our role is to help those with whom we work to uncover the wisdom and resources they possess.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples to resolve concerns related to work/school, relationships, and life goals, among others. I use evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy while also utilizing movies, music, literature, video games, and other creative interventions to engage clients and compliment traditional treatment modalities.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples to resolve concerns related to work/school, relationships, and life goals, among others. I use evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy while also utilizing movies, music, literature, video games, and other creative interventions to engage clients and compliment traditional treatment modalities.
Kristen Knight, LMFT, brings over a decade of experience to her work as a licensed therapist supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging emotional experiences. She is passionate about helping clients heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Her approach is deeply personalized, allowing each client to receive the type of support that best fits their needs—whether that’s focused, short-term solutions or deeper, longer-term therapeutic work.
Kristen Knight, LMFT, brings over a decade of experience to her work as a licensed therapist supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging emotional experiences. She is passionate about helping clients heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Her approach is deeply personalized, allowing each client to receive the type of support that best fits their needs—whether that’s focused, short-term solutions or deeper, longer-term therapeutic work.
Brett is particularly passionate about supporting individuals through laterlife and midlife transitions, men's issues, and highconflict coparenting situations. His focus on emotional and cognitive selfregulation helps clients build resilience and develop healthier ways to manage stress and conflict. By using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Structural Family Therapy, Brett guides individuals and families through difficult times, helping them foster stronger relationships and improve emotional selfawareness.
Brett is particularly passionate about supporting individuals through laterlife and midlife transitions, men's issues, and highconflict coparenting situations. His focus on emotional and cognitive selfregulation helps clients build resilience and develop healthier ways to manage stress and conflict. By using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Structural Family Therapy, Brett guides individuals and families through difficult times, helping them foster stronger relationships and improve emotional selfawareness.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, and I work with adults who may appear to have things together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t reflect who they want to be,especially in their relationships.
Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but still find themselves overfunctioning, struggling with boundaries, or repeating dynamics they wish they could change.
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and relational concerns, including boundary-setting, people-pleasing, and navigating complex relationship patterns.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, and I work with adults who may appear to have things together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that don’t reflect who they want to be,especially in their relationships.
Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but still find themselves overfunctioning, struggling with boundaries, or repeating dynamics they wish they could change.
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and relational concerns, including boundary-setting, people-pleasing, and navigating complex relationship patterns.
Life can change in an instant. What was once predictable, safe, and familiar is gone and we are left with the unknown. Life transitions, both big and small, require support. Some are easily manageable while others cause us to forget who we once were. In my practice I focus on working together to again find equilibrium. Sometimes we can't be who we once were but it absolutely does not mean we cannot discover who we are now or who we want to be in the future.
Life can change in an instant. What was once predictable, safe, and familiar is gone and we are left with the unknown. Life transitions, both big and small, require support. Some are easily manageable while others cause us to forget who we once were. In my practice I focus on working together to again find equilibrium. Sometimes we can't be who we once were but it absolutely does not mean we cannot discover who we are now or who we want to be in the future.
Through the years, I've had the privilege of working closely with diverse groups, including disabled clients, the elderly, and mood disorder individuals.
I've observed patterns while working with clients have reinforced the significance of addressing themes such as childhood abuse, parental substance abuse and generational trauma. These insights continue to shape my approach, which underscores the importance of empathy, fostering resilience, understanding, and grace in building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Through the years, I've had the privilege of working closely with diverse groups, including disabled clients, the elderly, and mood disorder individuals.
I've observed patterns while working with clients have reinforced the significance of addressing themes such as childhood abuse, parental substance abuse and generational trauma. These insights continue to shape my approach, which underscores the importance of empathy, fostering resilience, understanding, and grace in building a strong therapeutic alliance.
With more than 20 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
With more than 20 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
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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.