Therapists for Seniors in Playa Vista, CA
I’m Alesia Wesley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. I believe that everyone deserves a soft place to land—a safe and supportive space where you can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
My passion lies in supporting those who have endured trauma, including survivors of domestic violence, individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and those feeling stuck due to past pain. I offer culturally sensitive care that honors your lived experience and helps you find clarity, confidence, and peace.
I’m Alesia Wesley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. I believe that everyone deserves a soft place to land—a safe and supportive space where you can be seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
My passion lies in supporting those who have endured trauma, including survivors of domestic violence, individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and those feeling stuck due to past pain. I offer culturally sensitive care that honors your lived experience and helps you find clarity, confidence, and peace.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families at a crossroads navigating marriage, divorce, or family systems in conflict. They may be struggling with infidelity, co-parenting disputes, or the emotional and financial fallout of separation. They come ready to work, not just talk. Together we construct a clear understanding of the problem and co-create a concrete action plan. Clients practice new patterns of behavior in and out of sessions. I am a change agent, integrating psychotherapy with life coaching to produce true, fundamental change.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families at a crossroads navigating marriage, divorce, or family systems in conflict. They may be struggling with infidelity, co-parenting disputes, or the emotional and financial fallout of separation. They come ready to work, not just talk. Together we construct a clear understanding of the problem and co-create a concrete action plan. Clients practice new patterns of behavior in and out of sessions. I am a change agent, integrating psychotherapy with life coaching to produce true, fundamental change.
If you’ve lost your sense of self and feel buried under harsh, self-critical thoughts, this could be the first step toward finding your way back. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
Many of us were never taught how to be kind to ourselves—especially during moments of struggle. While self-criticism can feel like a form of motivation, it often leads to shame, isolation, and burnout. Mindful self-compassion isn’t about “letting yourself off the hook”—it’s about meeting your experience with courage, honesty, and care.
If you’ve lost your sense of self and feel buried under harsh, self-critical thoughts, this could be the first step toward finding your way back. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
Many of us were never taught how to be kind to ourselves—especially during moments of struggle. While self-criticism can feel like a form of motivation, it often leads to shame, isolation, and burnout. Mindful self-compassion isn’t about “letting yourself off the hook”—it’s about meeting your experience with courage, honesty, and care.
Jessica Mariglio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, SEP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin. Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of difficult experiences, navigating staying present in intimate relationships, or generally feeling disconnected from your body, I'm here to help you find your way back to yourself. I utilize evidence-based practices to address the ways trauma and stress live in the body, impacting how express ourselves in relationships, how we see ourselves, and how we experience pleasure and connection. Together, we'll help you rebuild trust with your body and reclaim a sense of ease in your life.
You deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin. Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of difficult experiences, navigating staying present in intimate relationships, or generally feeling disconnected from your body, I'm here to help you find your way back to yourself. I utilize evidence-based practices to address the ways trauma and stress live in the body, impacting how express ourselves in relationships, how we see ourselves, and how we experience pleasure and connection. Together, we'll help you rebuild trust with your body and reclaim a sense of ease in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
Life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you are seeking help because you are struggling with unhappiness. Perhaps life’s uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, and heavy. Whatever you are facing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. It can help make meaning of your life experiences, provide favorable conditions for growth, improve your relationships, and ultimately lead to greater happiness.
Samantha Lin Lewis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and access inner resources to change. My role as your therapist is to create a safe space for your healing and change to unfold, and to help you address barriers that prevent you from living life fully. I have witnessed that when we experience growth and healing, we are able to engage in life more authentically, experiencing more joy and less suffering.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and access inner resources to change. My role as your therapist is to create a safe space for your healing and change to unfold, and to help you address barriers that prevent you from living life fully. I have witnessed that when we experience growth and healing, we are able to engage in life more authentically, experiencing more joy and less suffering.
I honor and appreciate a person’s desire to begin their therapeutic journey. I believe a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on respect, trust, and honesty creates a healthy open space for people to grow. I am passionate about helping individuals and families increase healthy behaviors while decreasing patterns that disrupt them from enjoying their lives. We will work together on exploring and processing your challenges while setting goals in order to create, and sustain, a well-balanced lifestyle. I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and more.
I honor and appreciate a person’s desire to begin their therapeutic journey. I believe a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on respect, trust, and honesty creates a healthy open space for people to grow. I am passionate about helping individuals and families increase healthy behaviors while decreasing patterns that disrupt them from enjoying their lives. We will work together on exploring and processing your challenges while setting goals in order to create, and sustain, a well-balanced lifestyle. I combine a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and more.
Welcome. I am a passionate therapist with a sense of humor. I believe that even the saddest days warrant a laugh or a laugh with a few tears. Whether therapy is an old friend or a new journey, I will create a safe place for you to work on those issues that you have attempted to move past on your own. Whether you desire change...clarity...or growth? You have made the first step toward change just by searching for a therapist. If you are ready to begin the work, I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
Welcome. I am a passionate therapist with a sense of humor. I believe that even the saddest days warrant a laugh or a laugh with a few tears. Whether therapy is an old friend or a new journey, I will create a safe place for you to work on those issues that you have attempted to move past on your own. Whether you desire change...clarity...or growth? You have made the first step toward change just by searching for a therapist. If you are ready to begin the work, I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
Do you ever find yourself making sure everyone’s needs are taken care of while having difficulty finding the time to take care of your own? Do you find yourself exhausted by the mental load you constantly carry? Is it hard to say no to others requests of you? Are you feeling high anxiety? Have you reached a stage in your life where you are ready to rediscover yourself and prioritize your needs? I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people pleasing, and burnout. Together we will work to help move you forward on a path to feeling better. You deserve to feel balanced, empowered, and healthy.
Do you ever find yourself making sure everyone’s needs are taken care of while having difficulty finding the time to take care of your own? Do you find yourself exhausted by the mental load you constantly carry? Is it hard to say no to others requests of you? Are you feeling high anxiety? Have you reached a stage in your life where you are ready to rediscover yourself and prioritize your needs? I specialize in working with people who feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people pleasing, and burnout. Together we will work to help move you forward on a path to feeling better. You deserve to feel balanced, empowered, and healthy.
I am the Founder and Director of Root to Rise Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice that provides couples therapy and individual counseling in a warm, accepting space. As a highly trained psychotherapist and relationship counselor located in the heart of Culver City, California, my passion is helping individuals, couples, and families to create relationships and lives that they love. I believe that healthy relationships start with you and that in order to serve the people that we love most, we first have to learn to take care of ourselves!
I am the Founder and Director of Root to Rise Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice that provides couples therapy and individual counseling in a warm, accepting space. As a highly trained psychotherapist and relationship counselor located in the heart of Culver City, California, my passion is helping individuals, couples, and families to create relationships and lives that they love. I believe that healthy relationships start with you and that in order to serve the people that we love most, we first have to learn to take care of ourselves!
You may feel like you're running on empty, caught in the demands of everyday life, longing for meaning and connection but struggling to show up authentically. You might yearn to be seen and understood but fear rejection. Perhaps you're navigating a life transition, feeling lost or held back by the past. My ideal clients are creatives and deep thinkers who sense something within them waiting to emerge. They long to harmonize their inner world with external demands, step out of the shadows, and fully embody their gifts.
You may feel like you're running on empty, caught in the demands of everyday life, longing for meaning and connection but struggling to show up authentically. You might yearn to be seen and understood but fear rejection. Perhaps you're navigating a life transition, feeling lost or held back by the past. My ideal clients are creatives and deep thinkers who sense something within them waiting to emerge. They long to harmonize their inner world with external demands, step out of the shadows, and fully embody their gifts.
Are you satisfied with your life choices? Do you dread Mondays and hate going to work? Is perfectionism draining your creativity? Do you struggle with learning new tasks, feel shame, and then attempt to hide your difficulties? Have you been wondering what other possibilities are out there, yet you feel stuck and unable to move forward?
Are you satisfied with your life choices? Do you dread Mondays and hate going to work? Is perfectionism draining your creativity? Do you struggle with learning new tasks, feel shame, and then attempt to hide your difficulties? Have you been wondering what other possibilities are out there, yet you feel stuck and unable to move forward?
Are you struggling with ongoing stress, a past trauma or a life challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and depleted? Has fear, sadness or chronic pain made it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life? It's not unusual to experience periods of time when life's challenges feel too overwhelming or too painful to navigate on your own. I help clients identify, explore and address the sources of their pain. I work with them to identify and resolve past issues, break patterns, and develop the personal awareness and emotional strength they need to reach their goals.
Are you struggling with ongoing stress, a past trauma or a life challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and depleted? Has fear, sadness or chronic pain made it difficult to keep up with day-to-day life? It's not unusual to experience periods of time when life's challenges feel too overwhelming or too painful to navigate on your own. I help clients identify, explore and address the sources of their pain. I work with them to identify and resolve past issues, break patterns, and develop the personal awareness and emotional strength they need to reach their goals.
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck? You're not alone. Many of us are questioning how to live a more meaningful life in a world that feels chaotic, isolating, and out of sync with our values. Whether you're burnt out, dealing with anxiety, life is changing too fast, or you want something deeper, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, and what truly matters. If you're tired of just “coping” and ready to feel fully alive again, sensitive to the world around you, experiencing climate grief, struggling with uncertainty, or trying to find direction and purpose, you’re in the right place.
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck? You're not alone. Many of us are questioning how to live a more meaningful life in a world that feels chaotic, isolating, and out of sync with our values. Whether you're burnt out, dealing with anxiety, life is changing too fast, or you want something deeper, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, and what truly matters. If you're tired of just “coping” and ready to feel fully alive again, sensitive to the world around you, experiencing climate grief, struggling with uncertainty, or trying to find direction and purpose, you’re in the right place.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Do you work in the tech industry and find yourself struggling to find a work life balance? Maybe you find yourself up late into the night thinking about what may happen with coworkers, projects, or management? Or maybe you find yourself asking questions, "Why haven't things changed?” after trying what feels like 101 options. Managing the effects of constant worry impacts various aspects of your life including work performance, academic achievement, social relationships, and overall quality of life. Navigating these challenges requires a comprehensive approach to address both the mental and physical aspects of your concerns.
Do you work in the tech industry and find yourself struggling to find a work life balance? Maybe you find yourself up late into the night thinking about what may happen with coworkers, projects, or management? Or maybe you find yourself asking questions, "Why haven't things changed?” after trying what feels like 101 options. Managing the effects of constant worry impacts various aspects of your life including work performance, academic achievement, social relationships, and overall quality of life. Navigating these challenges requires a comprehensive approach to address both the mental and physical aspects of your concerns.
Marriage, relationship challenges, divorce, graduation, career change, children leaving home, being a caregiver to parents, retirement, death of a spouse, as well as your own aging are all changes that increase stress and can be anxiety producing.
I specialize in working with clients who are going through major life transitions, or who are moving from one stage of life to another. I use an integrative process that helps clients clearly identify where they are, envision where they'd like to be, and then create their own individualized action plan for getting there.
Marriage, relationship challenges, divorce, graduation, career change, children leaving home, being a caregiver to parents, retirement, death of a spouse, as well as your own aging are all changes that increase stress and can be anxiety producing.
I specialize in working with clients who are going through major life transitions, or who are moving from one stage of life to another. I use an integrative process that helps clients clearly identify where they are, envision where they'd like to be, and then create their own individualized action plan for getting there.
Erin Bishop JD MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
IT TAKES COURAGE to reach out for support and guidance when we feel lost, distressed, confused or uncertain. My goal is to meet you - in whatever emotional state you find yourself - with empathy and acceptance, and provide a safe, caring and consistent therapeutic relationship in which we collaborate on identifying and moving toward the CHANGES AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES that matter most to you. I have worked with clients since 2010, tailoring the counseling experience to each individual or couple's unique strengths and needs and drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and healing modalities. My approach is also informed by my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE being treated for major depression and anxiety. NO EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG TO WORK ON, and it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward a healthier, more satisfying life.
IT TAKES COURAGE to reach out for support and guidance when we feel lost, distressed, confused or uncertain. My goal is to meet you - in whatever emotional state you find yourself - with empathy and acceptance, and provide a safe, caring and consistent therapeutic relationship in which we collaborate on identifying and moving toward the CHANGES AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES that matter most to you. I have worked with clients since 2010, tailoring the counseling experience to each individual or couple's unique strengths and needs and drawing from a wide range of psychological theories and healing modalities. My approach is also informed by my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE being treated for major depression and anxiety. NO EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE IS TOO BIG TO WORK ON, and it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey toward a healthier, more satisfying life.
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Navigating “the new normal” is leaving you stressed out and overwhelmed. You’re used to working hard and making it happen, but these days the game is always changing. I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and couples therapy retreats using methods based on neuroscience research and proven in the field for 30+ years! I can help you manage your feelings and sort out what’s important to you. I can teach you to communicate with your partner and others in your life in a way that you feel heard and understood. I have helped many people find clarity to make important life decisions. You, too, can get your mojo back and thrive!
Navigating “the new normal” is leaving you stressed out and overwhelmed. You’re used to working hard and making it happen, but these days the game is always changing. I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and couples therapy retreats using methods based on neuroscience research and proven in the field for 30+ years! I can help you manage your feelings and sort out what’s important to you. I can teach you to communicate with your partner and others in your life in a way that you feel heard and understood. I have helped many people find clarity to make important life decisions. You, too, can get your mojo back and thrive!
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- South Pasadena
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.