Elders (65+) Therapists in San Diego, CA
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New Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our counseling center offers individual, couples and family counseling and we see children, adolescents, adults and
seniors
.
New Life Counseling Center is a progressive and inclusive Christian counseling center in Mission Valley offering individual, couples, family and premarital counseling. Our therapists consist of both licensed Psychologists and Marriage & Family Therapists in addition to qualified Marriage & Family Therapist interns. Some of our therapists also have degrees from seminaries and some are ordained pastors. In addition to Christian counseling, we also see clients who have no religious or spiritual affiliation. We try and make NLCC a resource where anyone can seek support and find solutions to the issues they want addressed in a safe, comfortable and warm environment.

Aaron Nowlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome, nice to meet you! I began my career in 2004 and over the past 18 years I have developed a deep sensitivity to the individualized nature of recovery. My experience has taught me the value of person-centered therapy combined with empirically sound treatments.I specialize in DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and healing from Trauma. My clients will come to expect sensitivity, empathy, sincerity, and a willingness to collaborate on goals designed to improve their well-being.

Patricia Cline
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist focused on working with adults and elders (65+). I work with clients to help them be better able to manage life's challenges, increase self esteem and improve communication skills. In my work, I favor a holistic approach, where all aspects of the person - mental, emotional, behavioral, physical - are addressed, and I employ a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods, to enable people to learn to shift their thinking, change their behavior, and live in the present with a more balanced life, and a deeper sense of well being.

Lotus Do
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Facing a crossroads? Relief may seem impossible when you are faced with chronic stress or extreme difficulties... but it is possible. My name is Lotus and I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with nearly a decade of experience specializing in treating Gender Dysphoria, PTSD and complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan (9 to 65+ years old).

Colleen Millen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am inspired by two careers – therapy and yoga teaching. In both, I organize around values of consent, agency, inclusivity and accessibility. As a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California, I lead mindfulness groups for teens and helps teens and adults around issues that relate to emotional regulation, anxiety, depression and developmental trauma. I am a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T) instructor and certified Neuro-Affective Relation Model (NARM) therapist.

Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and
seniors
. We provide trauma informed individual and group sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, art, and dance therapies. We are specialists in trauma informed care and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapist and case managers want to help you.

Doug Aucoin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’ve worked in community mental health, hospice, psychiatric hospitals, substance use and
seniors
’ programs.
Taking the first steps to make changes and move towards recovery and growth is often not easy but feeling better matters. You may feel as if you’re struggling even if you’re smart, hard-working and motivated, but you can feel better. Clients come to therapy burdened with such things as anxiety/mood concerns, grief/loss issues, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, men's issues or challenges with life transitions. You want to move forward and make positive changes but are not sure where to start. Have a mature, relational, compassionate and insight- oriented therapeutic partner with you on this journey. If you contact me, I will reach out.

#1 Psychological Testing & Evaluations Service
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified
Verified
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with
seniors
, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.

Rika Tanaka
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Life is hard! Whether it’s dealing with everyday hassles (e.g. work or family/relationship-related stress) or big life events (e.g. death of a loved one, a new diagnosis, trauma, job loss, divorce, marriage, retirement, or welcoming home a new baby), life can really take a toll on us all! If you feel like you’re worried about everything (all the time!) or if you feel like you’ve somehow lost your sense of confidence or joy along the way, I am here to help! As a licensed psychologist, I help young adults (18+), adults, and
seniors
(65+) just like you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, health stress, and more.

Gabriela Luciana Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with people with disabilities,
seniors
and couples.
Life transitions can be overwhelming experiences and even though it takes some time to adjust to changes in our lives, it is good to reach out to professionals that can help you. My focus is on cognitive behavioral therapy and complicated grief therapy. Sadness over a loss is normal and everyone takes a different and unique path to navigate grief. We try to cope with the world’s challenges based on the values and strengths we built during childhood, but there are ways to rekindle our creativity and joy as adults to re imagine a new way to live.

Tanisha Bradford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with adults and
seniors
. I am passionate about emotional well-being.

Aba Horthy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Aba Horthy (they/them) and I am a queer mixed nonbinary therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for clients. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, such as coming out, gender dysphoria & medical transition. I also specialize in (complex) trauma and PTSD as well as chronic illness, disability, long COVID, grad school anxiety, aging, grief & loss. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma and supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I see individual adults,
seniors
, couples & polycules.

Rose Corzine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi. I’m Rose Corzine, LCSW. I’m a Child and Family therapist with years of experience. My passion is working with children and families in order to restore harmony in the home. When you are struggling in making a meaningful emotional connection with your child or spouse, it may be time to seek assistance. I offer parent consultations and individual child therapy, 8 years and up, and family therapy. Building healthy relationships with the families I work with allows me to understand their family system better and utilize current strengths to build and repair broken relationships and restore positive functioning.

Hazel Hamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in your capacity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I'm here to offer support in witnessing and helping to untangle the threads of discontent, dissatisfaction, displeasure, and emotional turmoil. I understand that there are multilayered forms of oppression that can impact our daily lives and sense of being. I specialize in concerns related to gender, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and sexual practices. I’m a psychotherapist, gender therapist/gender specialist, and consultant.
Waitlist for new clients

V. John Nguyen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Life can be chaotic and confusing sometimes. While we are all equipped to cope with stress in various ways, chronic stress can become overwhelming. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, anger management issues, or chronic pain, seeing a therapist may help alleviate symptoms. Therapy can help regain access to your problem-solving abilities through stress reduction while teaching you new methods of coping - strengthening your repertoire of coping skills.

Christin Laufik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Therapy is more than fixing what is broken. It is healing from past wounds and fostering what is best within so you can be the healthiest version of yourself. Working with a therapist can lead to life altering changes. It can shift how you think, feel, and behave. We all have challenges, whether it be the loss of a loved one, relationship struggles, job stress, loneliness, navigating infertility or parenting. I can support you through anxiety, depression, stress, transitions, and relationship turmoil. Experience symptom relief, healing, and growth— improved functioning, better relationships, & a positive sense of self.

Cyti Psychological
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Let’s face it! Putting together the huge jigsaw puzzle called life can be a bit challenging. Connecting all the pieces to see the whole picture, while trying make sense of traumatic events can leave you feeling emotionally paralyzed. Please know that you are not alone and there is hope. Change is at your fingertips. Reaching out is the first courageous step to activating change.
Not accepting new clients

Paul R Sussman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Feeling good matters! I am a clinical psychologist and marriage family therapist with 30+ years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups close to Balboa Park, San Diego. I love psychology and my work. I specialize in the areas of intimacy and relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma and coping, sexuality/sexual orientation, anxiety and mood. I work well with motivated, higher functioning individuals and couples committed to learning, growth and development. My style is direct, empathic and action-oriented.

Erick Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.

Professor Asher W. Allan
CCHt
People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique allows you to see immediate results and requires minimal time. There's so much to gain.
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