Therapists for Seniors in South San Francisco, CA
My name is Hildeberto Ruiz-Jarquin, but you can call me Berto. I am based in California. Y también hablo español.
Navigating my own person journey with mental health has shaped my view on the work I do with clients and families. I strive to provide a safe space, actively listening, and acknowledging each individual's unique identities. I welcome people from all backgrounds.
My name is Hildeberto Ruiz-Jarquin, but you can call me Berto. I am based in California. Y también hablo español.
Navigating my own person journey with mental health has shaped my view on the work I do with clients and families. I strive to provide a safe space, actively listening, and acknowledging each individual's unique identities. I welcome people from all backgrounds.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in relationship concerns, including communication difficulties, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, trust repair, and life transitions. I work with adult individuals and couples who want to better understand their relational patterns and create more fulfilling, secure connections. I also work extensively with adolescents and teens and their caregivers.
I am a licensed therapist specializing in relationship concerns, including communication difficulties, conflict resolution, intimacy issues, trust repair, and life transitions. I work with adult individuals and couples who want to better understand their relational patterns and create more fulfilling, secure connections. I also work extensively with adolescents and teens and their caregivers.
Do you feel “stuck” or “hopeless” in your relationship or recovery? I would like to share with you that these are normal feelings and that there are ways to move forward from them. I specialize working with couples, addictions, and men’s mental health, with a specific focus on anger management and masculine identity.
I also work with helping individuals feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression.
Do you feel “stuck” or “hopeless” in your relationship or recovery? I would like to share with you that these are normal feelings and that there are ways to move forward from them. I specialize working with couples, addictions, and men’s mental health, with a specific focus on anger management and masculine identity.
I also work with helping individuals feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression.
Healing begins in connection. I offer a safe, affirming space to witness individuals stories, guide people who are ready to untangle the past and step into their most authentic self.
I’m Stephanie Vogel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing in person therapy in Redwood city CA, and virtual therapy throughout California for teens, young adults, adults, couples, and elders. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, depression, and major life transitions with compassion and practical support.
Healing begins in connection. I offer a safe, affirming space to witness individuals stories, guide people who are ready to untangle the past and step into their most authentic self.
I’m Stephanie Vogel, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing in person therapy in Redwood city CA, and virtual therapy throughout California for teens, young adults, adults, couples, and elders. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, depression, and major life transitions with compassion and practical support.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults (diagnosed or not), and couples where one or both members are neurodivergent (or might be). I also teach and consult about neurodiversity.
I support my clients in feeling fully heard, understood, and accepted.
With this foundation, we can work on any of a number of concerns: depression, anxiety, & social anxiety; ordinary adulting; great relationships: dating, long term partnership, endings; self-compassion & self-esteem; task management & goal achievement; motivation & focus; life purpose.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults (diagnosed or not), and couples where one or both members are neurodivergent (or might be). I also teach and consult about neurodiversity.
I support my clients in feeling fully heard, understood, and accepted.
With this foundation, we can work on any of a number of concerns: depression, anxiety, & social anxiety; ordinary adulting; great relationships: dating, long term partnership, endings; self-compassion & self-esteem; task management & goal achievement; motivation & focus; life purpose.
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
I hold over 25 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. After earning my master's degree in Counseling at San Francisco State University, I accepted a position with Family Service Agency of San Francisco, then with the City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Services. In this position, I helped to create the Transitional Youth Service Program. In 2000, I received a Certificate of Honor award from the Mayor of San Francisco.
We all need a safe and supportive space that allows us to feel seen, heard and nurtured in our most troubling times. Working with me is a collaborative and emotionally empowering process where I will provide a compassionate and healing environment that allows you to access your deepest and most complicated emotions and thoughts. Bring your authentic self and let's work together to find what you're looking for. The journey can be difficult, but you don't have to go it alone - and who knows, we may even have some fun along the way!
We all need a safe and supportive space that allows us to feel seen, heard and nurtured in our most troubling times. Working with me is a collaborative and emotionally empowering process where I will provide a compassionate and healing environment that allows you to access your deepest and most complicated emotions and thoughts. Bring your authentic self and let's work together to find what you're looking for. The journey can be difficult, but you don't have to go it alone - and who knows, we may even have some fun along the way!
I work with couples, families, parents, and individuals of all ages. My specialties include addiction, anxiety, autism, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, developmental disorders, dual diagnosis, parenting, relationship issues, and chronic relapse. I believe every individual is unique and deserves a safe place to be heard and understood with an empathetic approach. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of purpose.
I work with couples, families, parents, and individuals of all ages. My specialties include addiction, anxiety, autism, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, developmental disorders, dual diagnosis, parenting, relationship issues, and chronic relapse. I believe every individual is unique and deserves a safe place to be heard and understood with an empathetic approach. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of purpose.
Do you feel like your past is holding you back from fully experiencing the present? Or that you keep repeating old patterns, even in new relationships or situations? The unconscious mind is not a villain—rather, it helps us point to what needs attention and understanding. Traumatic experiences can leave deep wounds in our psyche, often without us even realizing their lasting impact. These unprocessed experiences can shape our present, influencing our relationships with others and with ourselves.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families and also offer immigration psychological evaluations for immigration/legal purposes.
Do you feel like your past is holding you back from fully experiencing the present? Or that you keep repeating old patterns, even in new relationships or situations? The unconscious mind is not a villain—rather, it helps us point to what needs attention and understanding. Traumatic experiences can leave deep wounds in our psyche, often without us even realizing their lasting impact. These unprocessed experiences can shape our present, influencing our relationships with others and with ourselves.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families and also offer immigration psychological evaluations for immigration/legal purposes.
Thank you for making the decision to be here. You are taking an important step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your life. I am here to truly listen to your story in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in overwhelming emotions like anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or cultural adjustment challenges. They seek relief, self-understanding, healthier relationships, and hope. Deep down, they believe life can be different, and together, we will work toward healing, empowerment, and lasting change.
Thank you for making the decision to be here. You are taking an important step toward healing, growth, and reclaiming your life. I am here to truly listen to your story in a safe and non-judgmental environment. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in overwhelming emotions like anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship stress, or cultural adjustment challenges. They seek relief, self-understanding, healthier relationships, and hope. Deep down, they believe life can be different, and together, we will work toward healing, empowerment, and lasting change.
Patricia Pike, CEO of CanAm Interventions, is one of the most trusted licensed interventionists and addiction specialists in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, complex mental health, and family support, she brings deep compassion and proven expertise to every client interaction. Her approach is also deeply personal—rooted in her own journey of long-term recovery.
Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of addiction and mental health challenges. She believes that every connection happens for a reason, and she meets each client with purpose, respect, and compassion
Patricia Pike, CEO of CanAm Interventions, is one of the most trusted licensed interventionists and addiction specialists in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, complex mental health, and family support, she brings deep compassion and proven expertise to every client interaction. Her approach is also deeply personal—rooted in her own journey of long-term recovery.
Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of addiction and mental health challenges. She believes that every connection happens for a reason, and she meets each client with purpose, respect, and compassion
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty-five years of psychotherapy experience. I've come to view what I do as a unique and specialized form of education. I "teach" not so much by telling people what to do (although good advice can sometimes be very useful), but by offering supportive, empathic and honest feedback. Individuals and problems are unique; sometimes solution oriented approaches are warranted, and other times insight and exploration help to provide clarification and relief.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty-five years of psychotherapy experience. I've come to view what I do as a unique and specialized form of education. I "teach" not so much by telling people what to do (although good advice can sometimes be very useful), but by offering supportive, empathic and honest feedback. Individuals and problems are unique; sometimes solution oriented approaches are warranted, and other times insight and exploration help to provide clarification and relief.
Life rarely follows a linear path. If you are feeling unmoored, caught between cultures, or struggling to find your footing in a world that demands simple answers, I offer a grounded space to explore those "big questions." I believe therapy should be a place where your complexity isn't a problem to be solved, but the key to your authenticity. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, the quiet weight of grief, or the exhaustion of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, you’ve found a place to land.
Life rarely follows a linear path. If you are feeling unmoored, caught between cultures, or struggling to find your footing in a world that demands simple answers, I offer a grounded space to explore those "big questions." I believe therapy should be a place where your complexity isn't a problem to be solved, but the key to your authenticity. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, the quiet weight of grief, or the exhaustion of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, you’ve found a place to land.
I believe that meaningful human connection grounded in insight and empathy can be deeply transformative. Many of us carry habits and patterns rooted in past fears or painful experiences that hold us back from fully enjoying life. These cycles can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnect. My goal is to offer a safe, empathetic space where we can dissolve these barriers, allowing you to access your innate resilience and embrace life with renewed energy and openness. Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to support you.
I believe that meaningful human connection grounded in insight and empathy can be deeply transformative. Many of us carry habits and patterns rooted in past fears or painful experiences that hold us back from fully enjoying life. These cycles can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnect. My goal is to offer a safe, empathetic space where we can dissolve these barriers, allowing you to access your innate resilience and embrace life with renewed energy and openness. Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to support you.
Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes is a bicultural, Spanish/English bilingual clinical psychologist with a Masters in Sciences in Clinical Counseling and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 34 years of academic and clinical experience. He has privileges in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Bay Area. Dr. Cervantes specializes in cross-cultural psychology, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. In addition to his private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes is a bicultural, Spanish/English bilingual clinical psychologist with a Masters in Sciences in Clinical Counseling and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 34 years of academic and clinical experience. He has privileges in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Bay Area. Dr. Cervantes specializes in cross-cultural psychology, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. In addition to his private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School Department of Internal Medicine.
My training is based in a combination of psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy. My emphasis is to facilitate a therapeutic relationship where vulnerable feelings can be safely expressed.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction... can be seen as invitations from the psyche to explore our internal world with understanding and compassion. Psychotherapy provides a safe place for this internal exploration within a caring relationship of respect.
My training is based in a combination of psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy. My emphasis is to facilitate a therapeutic relationship where vulnerable feelings can be safely expressed.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction... can be seen as invitations from the psyche to explore our internal world with understanding and compassion. Psychotherapy provides a safe place for this internal exploration within a caring relationship of respect.
I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
I offer a holistic approach, drawing on depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, psychedelic medicine, relational theory and social justice activism in my work with patients. I am interested in working closely with adults, adolescents and couples, supporting them in their development and helping them reach their goals.
Are you at a turning point in your life? Struggling with life's daily complexities? I focus on: Trauma and PTSD, Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis, Grief and Loss and much more. I use an eclectic model of healing from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective that is Anti-Racist and Anti- Systems of Oppression in its foundation. To allow oneself to show up as our best selves in and out of the therapy room. Each person brings a multi-faceted expression of their true selves to therapy that can be unlocked with strength, courage, and the acknowledgment of one's right to self-determination and self-efficacy.
Are you at a turning point in your life? Struggling with life's daily complexities? I focus on: Trauma and PTSD, Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis, Grief and Loss and much more. I use an eclectic model of healing from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective that is Anti-Racist and Anti- Systems of Oppression in its foundation. To allow oneself to show up as our best selves in and out of the therapy room. Each person brings a multi-faceted expression of their true selves to therapy that can be unlocked with strength, courage, and the acknowledgment of one's right to self-determination and self-efficacy.
I am a bilingual bicultural Marriage & Family Therapist in the field of mental health for over 13 years. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for individuals to explore and grow in desired areas. I work from a strength-based approach and I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to reach their full potential.
I am a bilingual bicultural Marriage & Family Therapist in the field of mental health for over 13 years. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for individuals to explore and grow in desired areas. I work from a strength-based approach and I am passionate about empowering individuals and families to reach their full potential.
We flourish when we are alive in our bodies, awake in the world, aligned with our values, and grounded with a sense of purpose. As a Certified Hakomi therapist, I combine Western psychotherapy with mindfulness-based somatic practices. I offer a safe space to explore your concerns, and combine a gentle presence with an active approach to facilitating change. I am certified in EMDR and have training in Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy; all of which facilitate a deeper sense of embodied wholeness and presence.
We flourish when we are alive in our bodies, awake in the world, aligned with our values, and grounded with a sense of purpose. As a Certified Hakomi therapist, I combine Western psychotherapy with mindfulness-based somatic practices. I offer a safe space to explore your concerns, and combine a gentle presence with an active approach to facilitating change. I am certified in EMDR and have training in Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy; all of which facilitate a deeper sense of embodied wholeness and presence.
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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.