Geriatric Therapists in San Lorenzo, CA
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
We're artists, leaning into the world & willing our lives. And rapture, an essential feeling, leads us outward to be more truly ‘there’. Heidegger thus interprets Nietzsche’s “will to power:” A strong, full-bodied interest & movement towards the world, before us as a possibility but not always chosen. Poignantly, Heidegger (1961) names a “fallen” state: “Of someone who is intoxicated...he [sic] 'has' something like rapture. But his is not enraptured. The rapture of intoxication [does not raise one] beyond himself. What we are here calling rapture is merely...being 'soused,' something depriv[ing] us of every possible state of being."
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
Do you feel weary of the constant parade of "failed" relationships that show up in your life? Would you like to discover the secret to attracting and keeping a healthy committed relationship? If you answered "yes" to these questions, you have come to the right place. I have 25 years of experience in helping people just like you to understand how the patterns of unhealthy relationships are laid down very early in life. Relationships are like a "dance" in which each partner performs their "steps". Becoming aware of your "steps" means you can change them, and reap amazing rewards.
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
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As a skilled psychotherapist, I understand the challenges and concerns that can arise when seeking therapy. That's why I accept insurance to make the process more accessible and affordable for those in need. Whether you're new to therapy or have sought help in the past, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to manage life's difficulties and achieve healthy, meaningful relationships. With over 26 years of experience, I have worked extensively with clients facing chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their support systems, helping to alleviate stress and promote positive coping strategies.
As a skilled psychotherapist, I understand the challenges and concerns that can arise when seeking therapy. That's why I accept insurance to make the process more accessible and affordable for those in need. Whether you're new to therapy or have sought help in the past, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to manage life's difficulties and achieve healthy, meaningful relationships. With over 26 years of experience, I have worked extensively with clients facing chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their support systems, helping to alleviate stress and promote positive coping strategies.
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship or job-related issues? Psychotherapy can be extremely helpful. For 25 years I've worked with people struggling with these problems as well as substance abuse, recovery, women's issues and aging. "Patricia Ross is one of the smartest, warmest, most thoughtful, present, and trustworthy therapists it's been my pleasure to teach. She is real. From her experiences in living (as a wife, mother, musician, and lifelong learner) she has gained a significant measure of wisdom. I have referred patients to her before and will do so again." David Wallin, PhD (Author of Attachment in Psychotherapy)
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship or job-related issues? Psychotherapy can be extremely helpful. For 25 years I've worked with people struggling with these problems as well as substance abuse, recovery, women's issues and aging. "Patricia Ross is one of the smartest, warmest, most thoughtful, present, and trustworthy therapists it's been my pleasure to teach. She is real. From her experiences in living (as a wife, mother, musician, and lifelong learner) she has gained a significant measure of wisdom. I have referred patients to her before and will do so again." David Wallin, PhD (Author of Attachment in Psychotherapy)
I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury). I describe my style as collaborative, directive, and solution oriented, but also find power in allowing clients to process deep rooted issues in a non-judgmental way. **Please note I do not accept insurance***
I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury). I describe my style as collaborative, directive, and solution oriented, but also find power in allowing clients to process deep rooted issues in a non-judgmental way. **Please note I do not accept insurance***
My specialty is Clinical Health Psychology, assisting people with chronic medical conditions, anxiety, and depression; and people with progressions of aging such as dementia, memory loss, Alzheimer's, loss of function, and loneliness.
Services I provide to Adults and Couples:
1) Goal-oriented CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and ACT.
2) Couples/Marital Therapy based on Gottman Level II training and a "dynamic interaction" model developed during my research at UCLA.
3) EMDR and HeartMath coherence training with biofeedback for stress, anxiety, panic and trauma.
My specialty is Clinical Health Psychology, assisting people with chronic medical conditions, anxiety, and depression; and people with progressions of aging such as dementia, memory loss, Alzheimer's, loss of function, and loneliness.
Services I provide to Adults and Couples:
1) Goal-oriented CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and ACT.
2) Couples/Marital Therapy based on Gottman Level II training and a "dynamic interaction" model developed during my research at UCLA.
3) EMDR and HeartMath coherence training with biofeedback for stress, anxiety, panic and trauma.
I have been a therapist since 1987. I see adults only, specializing in individual growth and development, work issues, couples’ connection issues and underlying child and adult trauma. I apply both psychological theories and practical life experience to understand what my client is experiencing from a psychological perspective. I consider what social pressures or situations impact your thinking/emotional states and what therapeutic approaches might be most helpful. I take into account the client's unique human diversity, personal development, and spirituality. Together, we select achievable goals and work toward those.
I have been a therapist since 1987. I see adults only, specializing in individual growth and development, work issues, couples’ connection issues and underlying child and adult trauma. I apply both psychological theories and practical life experience to understand what my client is experiencing from a psychological perspective. I consider what social pressures or situations impact your thinking/emotional states and what therapeutic approaches might be most helpful. I take into account the client's unique human diversity, personal development, and spirituality. Together, we select achievable goals and work toward those.
My specializations include: working with older adults through life transitions, grief counseling, treatment-resistant depression, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic pain, and trauma.
I love what I do! I have the pleasure of working with clients from five to 105-years-old! Having the opportunity to work with an expansive age range has taught me that at any age: we want to be loved and we want to love, we want to belong, we want to have purpose, we want to experience joy, and we don't want pain. My goal as a therapist, is to help my clients find ways to reduce, restructure, and remove obstacles that cause pain; while building on our individual resources to promote health, happiness and well-being.
My specializations include: working with older adults through life transitions, grief counseling, treatment-resistant depression, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic pain, and trauma.
I love what I do! I have the pleasure of working with clients from five to 105-years-old! Having the opportunity to work with an expansive age range has taught me that at any age: we want to be loved and we want to love, we want to belong, we want to have purpose, we want to experience joy, and we don't want pain. My goal as a therapist, is to help my clients find ways to reduce, restructure, and remove obstacles that cause pain; while building on our individual resources to promote health, happiness and well-being.
Welcome. I help clients navigate challenges that come with aging, such as complex family relationships, loss, grief, adult caregiving, illness, hormonal changes, and late career or transitioning to retirement. In our sessions, I listen closely and support you as you work through difficulties. I help you gain insight and develop practical psychological skills, so you feel less depressed and anxious, enjoy more satisfying relationships, thrive at work or in retirement, and live in alignment with your values while finding greater meaning in your life. Previously, I directed the career counseling program at Stanford School of Medicine.
Welcome. I help clients navigate challenges that come with aging, such as complex family relationships, loss, grief, adult caregiving, illness, hormonal changes, and late career or transitioning to retirement. In our sessions, I listen closely and support you as you work through difficulties. I help you gain insight and develop practical psychological skills, so you feel less depressed and anxious, enjoy more satisfying relationships, thrive at work or in retirement, and live in alignment with your values while finding greater meaning in your life. Previously, I directed the career counseling program at Stanford School of Medicine.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Dementia Practitioner and an experienced Medical Social Worker.
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Compassion for those struggling with difficult thoughts, feelings and life experiences along with trust in our natural capacity for healing are the basic tenants that inspire my work. Therapy can provide the time and space for healthy connection and positive growth. Interweaving research-supported therapies, I facilitate strategies that help clients discover and apply tools that promote well-being in everyday life. My goal is to build safe, therapeutic partnerships that spark resiliency and a greater sense of inner freedom, peace and joy.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Dementia Practitioner and an experienced Medical Social Worker.
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Compassion for those struggling with difficult thoughts, feelings and life experiences along with trust in our natural capacity for healing are the basic tenants that inspire my work. Therapy can provide the time and space for healthy connection and positive growth. Interweaving research-supported therapies, I facilitate strategies that help clients discover and apply tools that promote well-being in everyday life. My goal is to build safe, therapeutic partnerships that spark resiliency and a greater sense of inner freedom, peace and joy.
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.
Sheila Ali
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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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.
I have spent 15+ years working with older adults facing life transitions and needing to develop coping skills for ongoing life problems as well as symptoms such as anxiety and depression.
I believe that psychotherapy is an interpersonal journey of discovery of new perspectives and new ideas on the issues that concern the client(s). The therapist lends his or her knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques, desire to help, ability to empathize, and his or her ideas from past and present experience The client brings curiosity about himself or herself, expertise on his or her own experience, and a desire/need to change.
I have spent 15+ years working with older adults facing life transitions and needing to develop coping skills for ongoing life problems as well as symptoms such as anxiety and depression.
I believe that psychotherapy is an interpersonal journey of discovery of new perspectives and new ideas on the issues that concern the client(s). The therapist lends his or her knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques, desire to help, ability to empathize, and his or her ideas from past and present experience The client brings curiosity about himself or herself, expertise on his or her own experience, and a desire/need to change.
Specializing in grief therapy, I have worked for over 25 years with adults and older adults facing life-changing circumstances.
Having a hard time? Struggling or feeling overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, and struggling with changes?
Having difficulty managing your emotions, relationship issues, aging, transitions, or another challenges? Therapy is a journey to develop a deeper understanding of oneself. I can assist you in finding solutions and acceptance to the issues and stressors that cause you pain and suffering. I incorporate a strength-based, solution focused, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindful approach, which are effective in helping individuals gain insight and develop healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms. Medicare provider.
Specializing in grief therapy, I have worked for over 25 years with adults and older adults facing life-changing circumstances.
Having a hard time? Struggling or feeling overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, and struggling with changes?
Having difficulty managing your emotions, relationship issues, aging, transitions, or another challenges? Therapy is a journey to develop a deeper understanding of oneself. I can assist you in finding solutions and acceptance to the issues and stressors that cause you pain and suffering. I incorporate a strength-based, solution focused, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindful approach, which are effective in helping individuals gain insight and develop healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms. Medicare provider.
You are at a crossroads. Your life looks successful on the outside but something essential is missing on the inside. You may have arrived in mid-life with the weight of duty pressing in, feel exhausted and need time for yourself. You want to claim your agency and authority, to take your place in the world. As life goes on, your roles keep shifting. Your body changes and your old life no longer fits. You are ready to live a more meaningful life, to follow a more spiritual path, to do something you once thought impossible. You can. It’s time to listen beneath the noise and hear your authentic voice. Go deep and live fully.
You are at a crossroads. Your life looks successful on the outside but something essential is missing on the inside. You may have arrived in mid-life with the weight of duty pressing in, feel exhausted and need time for yourself. You want to claim your agency and authority, to take your place in the world. As life goes on, your roles keep shifting. Your body changes and your old life no longer fits. You are ready to live a more meaningful life, to follow a more spiritual path, to do something you once thought impossible. You can. It’s time to listen beneath the noise and hear your authentic voice. Go deep and live fully.
I work with older adults navigating cognitive changes, Veterans and military families navigating reentry, adult children navigating caregiving, and Korean Americans and other Asian Americans navigating the layered stress of identity, family, and history.
Evidence-based, integrative, and culturally responsive. I draw on CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (individuals, couples, families), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Meaning-Focused / life-review work. I also conduct cognitive screens and neuropsychological assessments when helpful.
I work with older adults navigating cognitive changes, Veterans and military families navigating reentry, adult children navigating caregiving, and Korean Americans and other Asian Americans navigating the layered stress of identity, family, and history.
Evidence-based, integrative, and culturally responsive. I draw on CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (individuals, couples, families), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Meaning-Focused / life-review work. I also conduct cognitive screens and neuropsychological assessments when helpful.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
As a bi-cultural/bi-lingual Latina Therapist with over twenty years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to individuals from a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, relational, cognitive and psychodynamic theories. I love helping people, who are working in self-empowerment, managing anxiety, and relationship issues. I am a warm, compassionate therapist who strives to provide a welcoming place where my patients feel safe to address and work on their presenting symptoms and challenges.
Geriatric & dementia care are additional specialties.
My work focuses on exploring strengths and loveable qualities that can be called upon to help you be more unconditionally loving toward yourself and others. I believe in hearing your story, in your words, and having a collaborative relationship to find the answers you need for lasting wellness and recovery. I know you seek out therapy to get an unbiased collaboration, and in many cases a shared experience, to be able to find solutions to those problems that are interfering with your everyday life, including your safety. I look forward to meeting you and joining you on your journey to healing and peace.
Geriatric & dementia care are additional specialties.
My work focuses on exploring strengths and loveable qualities that can be called upon to help you be more unconditionally loving toward yourself and others. I believe in hearing your story, in your words, and having a collaborative relationship to find the answers you need for lasting wellness and recovery. I know you seek out therapy to get an unbiased collaboration, and in many cases a shared experience, to be able to find solutions to those problems that are interfering with your everyday life, including your safety. I look forward to meeting you and joining you on your journey to healing and peace.
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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.