Geriatric Therapists in Sacramento, CA
caregiver stress, aging and medical conditions, dementia care and case management services
My name is Lori Baker, I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. My passion is supporting older adults and caregivers. I have over a decade of experience supporting older adults and their families. I specialize in working and coaching caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. I have years of experience with medical social work specifically managing depression or anxiety related to medical conditions, the aging process as well as grief and loss.
caregiver stress, aging and medical conditions, dementia care and case management services
My name is Lori Baker, I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. My passion is supporting older adults and caregivers. I have over a decade of experience supporting older adults and their families. I specialize in working and coaching caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. I have years of experience with medical social work specifically managing depression or anxiety related to medical conditions, the aging process as well as grief and loss.
For over 16 years, Esmeralda (Esme) Valencia has been dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges, mental health concerns and difficult transitions. After earning her graduate degree from Santa Clara University, Esme began her work as a therapist, helping clients navigate a wide range of personal and mental health concerns. She specializes in working with individuals seeking personal growth and those experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Esme is bilingual in Spanish and committed to creating a welcoming, culturally responsive space for all clients.
For over 16 years, Esmeralda (Esme) Valencia has been dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges, mental health concerns and difficult transitions. After earning her graduate degree from Santa Clara University, Esme began her work as a therapist, helping clients navigate a wide range of personal and mental health concerns. She specializes in working with individuals seeking personal growth and those experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Esme is bilingual in Spanish and committed to creating a welcoming, culturally responsive space for all clients.
I specialize in working with patients and/or family members dealing with adjustment reactions to medical illnesses including: cancer, neurological, aging, various physical/mental challenges: with associated grief; loss; depression; anxiety. I teach different coping strategies to deal with these issues. Including: Cognitive Behavioral techniques; Relaxation/stress reduction exercises; in naming just a couple of means of working with these difficult and often painful situations.
I specialize in working with patients and/or family members dealing with adjustment reactions to medical illnesses including: cancer, neurological, aging, various physical/mental challenges: with associated grief; loss; depression; anxiety. I teach different coping strategies to deal with these issues. Including: Cognitive Behavioral techniques; Relaxation/stress reduction exercises; in naming just a couple of means of working with these difficult and often painful situations.
I specialize in sexual trauma, depression, grief as well as geriatric and disability issues.
As a Christian psychologist, I work closely with clients and explore experiences to find the meanings and lessons God is trying to teach us in this life. Together, we work towards changing the emotional triggers of trauma, thereby affecting how you respond to the world. Everything we do makes perfect sense when you look at it with a wide enough lens. To change and learn requires understanding why it makes sense. I work in a way that honors you as a unique child of God.
I specialize in sexual trauma, depression, grief as well as geriatric and disability issues.
As a Christian psychologist, I work closely with clients and explore experiences to find the meanings and lessons God is trying to teach us in this life. Together, we work towards changing the emotional triggers of trauma, thereby affecting how you respond to the world. Everything we do makes perfect sense when you look at it with a wide enough lens. To change and learn requires understanding why it makes sense. I work in a way that honors you as a unique child of God.
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.
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to start this journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in warmth, compassion, and genuine collaboration. I believe that healing happens within the safety of a trusting relationship, where you can bring your full self without fear of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood as we work together on the challenges and hopes that brought you here. We are all on a journey of discovery and self awareness, and I am honored to be there with my clients to walk beside them.
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to start this journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in warmth, compassion, and genuine collaboration. I believe that healing happens within the safety of a trusting relationship, where you can bring your full self without fear of judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood as we work together on the challenges and hopes that brought you here. We are all on a journey of discovery and self awareness, and I am honored to be there with my clients to walk beside them.
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Telephone Therapy and Counseling only. For over 25 years, I've been doing Telephone Counseling. $65. fee per hour; (low overhead helps me keep my fee lower). The number one reason success is attained in counseling & therapy is when you and your therapist/ counselor have good rapport and trust. A "good fit" is very important where you feel comfortable sharing your innermost feelings and thoughts without feeling judged. Would you like High-Quality and Experienced Counseling or Psychotherapy at a reasonable cost? What I want from you is a commitment to do the work, so that you can allow changes to happen in your life.
Telephone Therapy and Counseling only. For over 25 years, I've been doing Telephone Counseling. $65. fee per hour; (low overhead helps me keep my fee lower). The number one reason success is attained in counseling & therapy is when you and your therapist/ counselor have good rapport and trust. A "good fit" is very important where you feel comfortable sharing your innermost feelings and thoughts without feeling judged. Would you like High-Quality and Experienced Counseling or Psychotherapy at a reasonable cost? What I want from you is a commitment to do the work, so that you can allow changes to happen in your life.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over nine years of experience, I am passionate about helping people live well and experience meaningful change. I gently support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck and are beginning to wonder what might be happening beneath the surface. In our work together, you won’t be judged or rushed. Instead, you’ll gain clarity about your patterns, learn how to respond differently to stress, and begin seeing your situation through a healthier, more empowering lens.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over nine years of experience, I am passionate about helping people live well and experience meaningful change. I gently support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck and are beginning to wonder what might be happening beneath the surface. In our work together, you won’t be judged or rushed. Instead, you’ll gain clarity about your patterns, learn how to respond differently to stress, and begin seeing your situation through a healthier, more empowering lens.
My goal is to support individuals as they navigate life's complexities and seek personal growth. I have a strong commitment to holistic, person-centered care, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to my practice. I work to foster a collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, aging, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for a specific challenge or looking to improve your overall well-being, my goal is to help you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience.
My goal is to support individuals as they navigate life's complexities and seek personal growth. I have a strong commitment to holistic, person-centered care, I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to my practice. I work to foster a collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, aging, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for a specific challenge or looking to improve your overall well-being, my goal is to help you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience.
At Stonebridge Counseling, we help you find the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges because we know that the tools you need to succeed in your life are already within you, our goal is to support you with looking inward to find a sense of confidence and purpose while taking steps to live the life you have always dreamed of living. Hi! I’m Dania Martinez Heng, founder of Stonebridge Counseling. I have helped individuals and families navigate life’s stressors, challenges, and transitions for over 10 years, so that they can feel more empowered, in control and live up to their fullest potential.
At Stonebridge Counseling, we help you find the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges because we know that the tools you need to succeed in your life are already within you, our goal is to support you with looking inward to find a sense of confidence and purpose while taking steps to live the life you have always dreamed of living. Hi! I’m Dania Martinez Heng, founder of Stonebridge Counseling. I have helped individuals and families navigate life’s stressors, challenges, and transitions for over 10 years, so that they can feel more empowered, in control and live up to their fullest potential.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, whether at school, in friendships, parenting, or at work. My clients often want to better understand their thoughts and emotions, feel more confident in personal and romantic relationships, or build tools to manage life’s stressors. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. You might just need a safe, encouraging space to sort things out, feel more in control, and start moving forward with more confidence and clarity.
You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, whether at school, in friendships, parenting, or at work. My clients often want to better understand their thoughts and emotions, feel more confident in personal and romantic relationships, or build tools to manage life’s stressors. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. You might just need a safe, encouraging space to sort things out, feel more in control, and start moving forward with more confidence and clarity.
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Are you the one everyone leans on but deep down, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just… exhausted? You’ve checked all the boxes, done all the “right” things, and yet something still feels off. If you're navigating body image issues, burnout, chronic illness, or grief, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to rest, reflect, and rediscover who you are and I’m honored to walk that path with you.
Are you the one everyone leans on but deep down, you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just… exhausted? You’ve checked all the boxes, done all the “right” things, and yet something still feels off. If you're navigating body image issues, burnout, chronic illness, or grief, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to rest, reflect, and rediscover who you are and I’m honored to walk that path with you.
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance." With over 15 years of experience carefully providing integrative therapy (e.g., CBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS, EFT, Mindfulness, biofeedback, neurofeedback) and therapeutic assessments, I am excited to work collaboratively with you!
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance." With over 15 years of experience carefully providing integrative therapy (e.g., CBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS, EFT, Mindfulness, biofeedback, neurofeedback) and therapeutic assessments, I am excited to work collaboratively with you!
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and discover their own strengths, fostering growth, resilience, and personal empowerment.
I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and discover their own strengths, fostering growth, resilience, and personal empowerment.
**ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE** Do you come from a family where one or both of your parents/caregivers were not emotionally there for you as a child, maybe they had an addiction (alcohol, drugs, work, anything else but you)? From these experiences as a child you received and downloaded messages that impact your life now as an adult. Maybe now as an adult you too suffer from an addiction, experience depression and/or anxiety or perhaps you keep finding yourself in co-dependent relationships. You want to break free from feeling lost and/or out of control, you want to be happy and feel secure in yourself and relationships.
**ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE** Do you come from a family where one or both of your parents/caregivers were not emotionally there for you as a child, maybe they had an addiction (alcohol, drugs, work, anything else but you)? From these experiences as a child you received and downloaded messages that impact your life now as an adult. Maybe now as an adult you too suffer from an addiction, experience depression and/or anxiety or perhaps you keep finding yourself in co-dependent relationships. You want to break free from feeling lost and/or out of control, you want to be happy and feel secure in yourself and relationships.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or just trying to have a better life? Life can be very challenging at times however it is possible to learn coping skills in order to be happier and live the life that you want. I believe that you already have your own solutions and with some guidance can find those answers within yourself.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or just trying to have a better life? Life can be very challenging at times however it is possible to learn coping skills in order to be happier and live the life that you want. I believe that you already have your own solutions and with some guidance can find those answers within yourself.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma or grief & loss? Are you dealing with a past issues that continue to affect your day to day and relationships? As an experienced psychologist of 25+ years, I’ve helped clients (children & adults) in dealing with life’s challenges. As a meditation/yoga teacher & therapist, I often blend psychology with holistic practices to assist clients in managing through tough times. Treatment typically begins with traditional psychotherapy but can also include somatic therapies eg, meditation, sound meditation or brainspotting.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma or grief & loss? Are you dealing with a past issues that continue to affect your day to day and relationships? As an experienced psychologist of 25+ years, I’ve helped clients (children & adults) in dealing with life’s challenges. As a meditation/yoga teacher & therapist, I often blend psychology with holistic practices to assist clients in managing through tough times. Treatment typically begins with traditional psychotherapy but can also include somatic therapies eg, meditation, sound meditation or brainspotting.
In the game of life, a positive mindset is your secret weapon. It turns challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves trapped in negativity due to childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or toxic work environments. Making positive life changes starts with understanding your own story and taking courageous steps towards creating a life that brings you joy. My mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can work through your pain, identify patterns that have kept you feeling stuck and negative, and embark on a journey toward positivity.
In the game of life, a positive mindset is your secret weapon. It turns challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves trapped in negativity due to childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or toxic work environments. Making positive life changes starts with understanding your own story and taking courageous steps towards creating a life that brings you joy. My mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can work through your pain, identify patterns that have kept you feeling stuck and negative, and embark on a journey toward positivity.
You can’t stop thinking about how other people see you. It’s why you replay conversations long after they end. A small comment or awkward moment spirals into hours of second-guessing: Why did I say that? What do they think of me now? Did I ruin everything? For teens and adults who struggle with overthinking, the pressure to say the right thing and be accepted is relentless. That pressure follows you through school, work, and even late at night when you’re trying to sleep. Scrolling through social media only adds to the comparison and self-doubt. You’re tired of the constant worry – of feeling trapped inside your own thoughts.
You can’t stop thinking about how other people see you. It’s why you replay conversations long after they end. A small comment or awkward moment spirals into hours of second-guessing: Why did I say that? What do they think of me now? Did I ruin everything? For teens and adults who struggle with overthinking, the pressure to say the right thing and be accepted is relentless. That pressure follows you through school, work, and even late at night when you’re trying to sleep. Scrolling through social media only adds to the comparison and self-doubt. You’re tired of the constant worry – of feeling trapped inside your own thoughts.
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- Davis
- Elk Grove
- Fair Oaks
- Folsom
- Gold River
- Orangevale
- Rancho Cordova
- Roseville
- West Sacramento
- Woodland
FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.