Therapists for Seniors in Valley Village, CA
I help adults heal from attachment issues, relational trauma, trauma bonds, emotional abuse, and painful relationship patterns. Many clients look capable on the outside but feel exhausted inside. I work with survivors of covert abuse tired of walking on eggshells and emotional whiplash, deep thinkers who intellectualize emotions but feel stuck, and adult children of immigrants carrying guilt while navigating bicultural identity, family pressure, and self-doubt. We use depth-oriented, relational therapy to unpack root attachment wounds, rebuild self-trust, and restore your inner compass and choose relationships with more self-trust.
I help adults heal from attachment issues, relational trauma, trauma bonds, emotional abuse, and painful relationship patterns. Many clients look capable on the outside but feel exhausted inside. I work with survivors of covert abuse tired of walking on eggshells and emotional whiplash, deep thinkers who intellectualize emotions but feel stuck, and adult children of immigrants carrying guilt while navigating bicultural identity, family pressure, and self-doubt. We use depth-oriented, relational therapy to unpack root attachment wounds, rebuild self-trust, and restore your inner compass and choose relationships with more self-trust.
Updated:10/2/25 I believe that people want a life full of joy, challenge and deep connection with their loved ones and larger community. Unfortunately, many of us desire those qualities of life-but have trouble accessing them in the moment. I am here to encourage you to explore your joy, challenge areas where you struggle to connect and create a path to a life that is full of resonance and enthusiasm. If your goal is to address issues related to society and culture or have someone who deeply understands alternative lifestyles, those are my favorite types of clients. You can rely on my approach to be practical, candid and relatable.
Updated:10/2/25 I believe that people want a life full of joy, challenge and deep connection with their loved ones and larger community. Unfortunately, many of us desire those qualities of life-but have trouble accessing them in the moment. I am here to encourage you to explore your joy, challenge areas where you struggle to connect and create a path to a life that is full of resonance and enthusiasm. If your goal is to address issues related to society and culture or have someone who deeply understands alternative lifestyles, those are my favorite types of clients. You can rely on my approach to be practical, candid and relatable.
Ms. Childs is a dynamic, interactive therapist who has been in mental health and wellness for over 30 years. She is dually licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Additionally she is also trained in telemental-health and credentialed as a Distance Counselor. Utilizing traditional and non-traditional resources, she involves the whole person in the therapeutic experience. Her collaborative, strength based approach empowers clients to succeed in their identified goals and issue resolution. Sessions are by distance counseling/telehealth.
Ms. Childs is a dynamic, interactive therapist who has been in mental health and wellness for over 30 years. She is dually licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Additionally she is also trained in telemental-health and credentialed as a Distance Counselor. Utilizing traditional and non-traditional resources, she involves the whole person in the therapeutic experience. Her collaborative, strength based approach empowers clients to succeed in their identified goals and issue resolution. Sessions are by distance counseling/telehealth.
My name is Emanuela, and I am a trauma informed, EMDR trained therapist who can help you move through relational difficulties, address complex trauma, and find relief from depression and anxiety. With a warm and humorous style, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can truly be yourself. As a therapist, I bring my own authenticity into the room, believing that genuine connection fosters a richer therapeutic experience. My north star is: "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul." - Carl Jung
My name is Emanuela, and I am a trauma informed, EMDR trained therapist who can help you move through relational difficulties, address complex trauma, and find relief from depression and anxiety. With a warm and humorous style, I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can truly be yourself. As a therapist, I bring my own authenticity into the room, believing that genuine connection fosters a richer therapeutic experience. My north star is: "Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul." - Carl Jung
Hi there, I'm Robyn.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life transitions or the pressure of daily life? Do you find it challenging to set healthy boundaries in relationships, both personal and work? Do you find yourself constantly ending up in toxic relationships? Are you finding yourself less satisfied, fulfilled and feeling anxious or depressed?
I help people learn how to better understand the unhealthy dynamics of their relationships as well as navigate life stressors to develop better relationships and enhance life satisfaction.
Hi there, I'm Robyn.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with life transitions or the pressure of daily life? Do you find it challenging to set healthy boundaries in relationships, both personal and work? Do you find yourself constantly ending up in toxic relationships? Are you finding yourself less satisfied, fulfilled and feeling anxious or depressed?
I help people learn how to better understand the unhealthy dynamics of their relationships as well as navigate life stressors to develop better relationships and enhance life satisfaction.
Hello! As a clinical psychologist I provide psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, families and couples. As a neurotherapist, I analyze EEG brainwaves, identify specific frequencies of the brain, and design protocols that can regulate the nervous system. By having both psychodynamic and neurological therapies available, I find that people can be helped whose problems might be unresponsive to one therapeutic approach alone.
Hello! As a clinical psychologist I provide psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, families and couples. As a neurotherapist, I analyze EEG brainwaves, identify specific frequencies of the brain, and design protocols that can regulate the nervous system. By having both psychodynamic and neurological therapies available, I find that people can be helped whose problems might be unresponsive to one therapeutic approach alone.
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem unmanageable and you do not know who to turn to?
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem unmanageable and you do not know who to turn to?
Have you spent your life trying to be “the strong one,” holding everything together while quietly falling apart inside? I work with adults who look like they have it all together, high-achieving, responsible, and driven, but who carry an exhausting inner world of self-criticism, pressure, and quiet pain. Many are professionals who’ve learned to survive by pushing harder, achieving more, and never letting their guard down. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in an endless loop of self-doubt, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you, because you are not broken.
Have you spent your life trying to be “the strong one,” holding everything together while quietly falling apart inside? I work with adults who look like they have it all together, high-achieving, responsible, and driven, but who carry an exhausting inner world of self-criticism, pressure, and quiet pain. Many are professionals who’ve learned to survive by pushing harder, achieving more, and never letting their guard down. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in an endless loop of self-doubt, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you, because you are not broken.
Do you feel like you've been carrying too much for too long? Many of the teens and adults I work with are thoughtful, sensitive people who care deeply for others and feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin by the demands of everyday life.
Therapy can be a place to slow down and reconnect with what feels meaningful and sustaining. I don’t believe we need to become perfect versions of ourselves in order to live purposeful lives. We can learn to meet ourselves with more compassion, move through stress with greater flexibility, and create change that feels grounded and sustainable.
Do you feel like you've been carrying too much for too long? Many of the teens and adults I work with are thoughtful, sensitive people who care deeply for others and feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin by the demands of everyday life.
Therapy can be a place to slow down and reconnect with what feels meaningful and sustaining. I don’t believe we need to become perfect versions of ourselves in order to live purposeful lives. We can learn to meet ourselves with more compassion, move through stress with greater flexibility, and create change that feels grounded and sustainable.
Good therapy is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It’s informative, it's amusing, and now and then it's downright breathtaking—in those moments when the pieces fall into place and suddenly things get clearer, more workable. At the beginning though, it’s usually a tangle. A relationship isn’t right, or your work isn’t what you hoped it would be. Maybe you’re nervous or depressed. Something new may be trying to enter your life, but it’s doing so in a very uncomfortable way. That’s when it’s worth finding someone who has a feel for the possibilities—some of them quite surprising—that may lie just around the corner.
Good therapy is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. It’s informative, it's amusing, and now and then it's downright breathtaking—in those moments when the pieces fall into place and suddenly things get clearer, more workable. At the beginning though, it’s usually a tangle. A relationship isn’t right, or your work isn’t what you hoped it would be. Maybe you’re nervous or depressed. Something new may be trying to enter your life, but it’s doing so in a very uncomfortable way. That’s when it’s worth finding someone who has a feel for the possibilities—some of them quite surprising—that may lie just around the corner.
I am a humanistic, client-centered therapist and will meet you where you are in your mental health journey. My approach to therapy is conversational, empathetic, non-judgmental, honest, and curious. I aim to help clients cultivate self-esteem and emotional intelligence as well as learning and cementing practical and sustainable coping strategies.
I am a humanistic, client-centered therapist and will meet you where you are in your mental health journey. My approach to therapy is conversational, empathetic, non-judgmental, honest, and curious. I aim to help clients cultivate self-esteem and emotional intelligence as well as learning and cementing practical and sustainable coping strategies.
Hi, I’m Steven.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like life has become harder to manage? Maybe you’re struggling with relationships, work, stress, or finding the motivation and balance you once had. Perhaps you’ve been so focused on getting through each day that you haven’t had much time to be kind to yourself.
I help individuals navigate difficult emotions, life transitions, and unexpected challenges by creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
Hi, I’m Steven.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like life has become harder to manage? Maybe you’re struggling with relationships, work, stress, or finding the motivation and balance you once had. Perhaps you’ve been so focused on getting through each day that you haven’t had much time to be kind to yourself.
I help individuals navigate difficult emotions, life transitions, and unexpected challenges by creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
I do ONLINE SESSIONS. Quit smoking - easy and without gaining weight. 1-2 sessions. I believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change anything in your life! Your history is never your destiny. With more than 35 years of experience in the field, I have treated people with all kinds of issues. My experience includes owning and running a drug and alcohol treatment facility with 300 inpatients. In my practice the number 1 priority is to let go of the past, sleep good, feel good and eat good from session 1 - this creates a good foundation for the further treatment. Session in your home is possible
I do ONLINE SESSIONS. Quit smoking - easy and without gaining weight. 1-2 sessions. I believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change anything in your life! Your history is never your destiny. With more than 35 years of experience in the field, I have treated people with all kinds of issues. My experience includes owning and running a drug and alcohol treatment facility with 300 inpatients. In my practice the number 1 priority is to let go of the past, sleep good, feel good and eat good from session 1 - this creates a good foundation for the further treatment. Session in your home is possible
As you navigate life's challenges, certain obstacles can become significant roadblocks to the life you want to lead. Therapy offers a valuable opportunity to understand your struggles, identify your personal strengths, and gain a unique perspective on your experience. Taking this initiative is a significant step toward personal growth.
Together, we can explore your relationship history, integrate life conflicts, and develop new skills to manage current issues.
As you navigate life's challenges, certain obstacles can become significant roadblocks to the life you want to lead. Therapy offers a valuable opportunity to understand your struggles, identify your personal strengths, and gain a unique perspective on your experience. Taking this initiative is a significant step toward personal growth.
Together, we can explore your relationship history, integrate life conflicts, and develop new skills to manage current issues.
Many of us appear to be managing well, while internally feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Therapy offers a safe, confidential space to better understand the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape your life and relationships. My approach is insight oriented and integrates mindfulness and skill-building interventions to support lasting and meaningful change. Together we will uncover ways to build a life reflecting your values, hopes and desires.
Many of us appear to be managing well, while internally feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Therapy offers a safe, confidential space to better understand the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape your life and relationships. My approach is insight oriented and integrates mindfulness and skill-building interventions to support lasting and meaningful change. Together we will uncover ways to build a life reflecting your values, hopes and desires.
John Porterfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Jungian, Analyst
1 Endorsed
Valley Village, CA 91607
I work with individuals and couples to create practical, effective solutions for overcoming challenges and releasing the patterns that may be holding you back.
Deep within, we often already carry the wisdom we need. My role is to listen carefully, reflect that inner wisdom back to you, and help translate it into practical, empowering steps forward. Together, we can clarify the path that leads you toward becoming more fully and authentically yourself.
I work with individuals and couples to create practical, effective solutions for overcoming challenges and releasing the patterns that may be holding you back.
Deep within, we often already carry the wisdom we need. My role is to listen carefully, reflect that inner wisdom back to you, and help translate it into practical, empowering steps forward. Together, we can clarify the path that leads you toward becoming more fully and authentically yourself.
You try so hard to get things right, but no matter how hard you try, there always seems to be something you forgot or a mistake you've made. You’re often left feeling disappointed and dissatisfied at the end of the day because you feel you should have done more. A lot of your time and energy is spent on work, which leaves you feeling exhausted and drained. Even on the days you aren’t working, you still feel tired and unmotivated. You’ve been told by others that you’re just being lazy or you aren’t trying hard enough. So you’re constantly overexerting yourself and feeling burned out because you believe your best isn’t good enough.
You try so hard to get things right, but no matter how hard you try, there always seems to be something you forgot or a mistake you've made. You’re often left feeling disappointed and dissatisfied at the end of the day because you feel you should have done more. A lot of your time and energy is spent on work, which leaves you feeling exhausted and drained. Even on the days you aren’t working, you still feel tired and unmotivated. You’ve been told by others that you’re just being lazy or you aren’t trying hard enough. So you’re constantly overexerting yourself and feeling burned out because you believe your best isn’t good enough.
My approach to therapy is person centered and flexible. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples on goals and provide a safe, affirming and confidential space to create a new life path. Change is hard, but a renewed sense of hope and joy on the other side of a difficult period of time is possible. Life throws a lot of unpredictable things our way, and therapy can help build resilience while simultaneously uncovering the wonderful parts of ourselves that have been dormant. Therapy allows for healing and a chance for renewal.
My approach to therapy is person centered and flexible. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples on goals and provide a safe, affirming and confidential space to create a new life path. Change is hard, but a renewed sense of hope and joy on the other side of a difficult period of time is possible. Life throws a lot of unpredictable things our way, and therapy can help build resilience while simultaneously uncovering the wonderful parts of ourselves that have been dormant. Therapy allows for healing and a chance for renewal.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in southern California for 16 years, working with children, adults and families. I have over 25 years of experience with the neuro-atypical diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Individuals with either of these neuro-atypical disorders experience many social challenges, sensory challenges, and misperceptions by the outside world (along with a lot of bad/unhelp advice). It can bring tremendous relief to receive relevant suggestions and understanding of the life experiences that accompany these diagnoses.
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in southern California for 16 years, working with children, adults and families. I have over 25 years of experience with the neuro-atypical diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Individuals with either of these neuro-atypical disorders experience many social challenges, sensory challenges, and misperceptions by the outside world (along with a lot of bad/unhelp advice). It can bring tremendous relief to receive relevant suggestions and understanding of the life experiences that accompany these diagnoses.
I am a licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy maintaining a private practice in Valley Village, California. I am an Associate Professor at Pepperdine's Graduate School of Psychology and Pacifica Graduate Institute. I'm a Jungian oriented psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I'm also the Executive Director at The Center for Professional Counseling which was awarded The Outstanding Agency in California by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. My passion is helping people better understand themselves.
I am a licensed Marital and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy maintaining a private practice in Valley Village, California. I am an Associate Professor at Pepperdine's Graduate School of Psychology and Pacifica Graduate Institute. I'm a Jungian oriented psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I'm also the Executive Director at The Center for Professional Counseling which was awarded The Outstanding Agency in California by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. My passion is helping people better understand themselves.
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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.