Geriatric Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
Life can be overwhelming, and it can be difficult to find balance maintaining our emotional well-being. The journey of healing is a collaborative process where you supported to safely explore life’s challenges in a nonjudgmental environment. Through the therapeutic relationship the healing process begins and enables you to access your inner strengths. Gaining insight into yourself with a trusting therapist is truly transformative. Through therapy we not only gain a deeper understanding of ourselves but also to the people in our lives and the world around us.
Life can be overwhelming, and it can be difficult to find balance maintaining our emotional well-being. The journey of healing is a collaborative process where you supported to safely explore life’s challenges in a nonjudgmental environment. Through the therapeutic relationship the healing process begins and enables you to access your inner strengths. Gaining insight into yourself with a trusting therapist is truly transformative. Through therapy we not only gain a deeper understanding of ourselves but also to the people in our lives and the world around us.
Whether or not you have engaged in counseling or art therapy before, you are welcome here. I applaud you for taking this big step of seeking out change in your life through the right fit for therapy. What I can offer you is empathetic and compassionate support in navigating life’s challenges while guiding you towards your innate capacity to heal. I see art as a tool for discovery, empowerment, and transformation. I embrace a person-centered approach by meeting you where you are at and hold the values of transparency and collaboration with my clients – I encourage your questions and feedback.
Whether or not you have engaged in counseling or art therapy before, you are welcome here. I applaud you for taking this big step of seeking out change in your life through the right fit for therapy. What I can offer you is empathetic and compassionate support in navigating life’s challenges while guiding you towards your innate capacity to heal. I see art as a tool for discovery, empowerment, and transformation. I embrace a person-centered approach by meeting you where you are at and hold the values of transparency and collaboration with my clients – I encourage your questions and feedback.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Together as a team we will find a path forward. My therapeutic style is respectful, warm, and attentive. I will offer feedback, new perspectives, validation and therapeutic exercises. With me you can speak your mind filter-free without any judgement. Together we will create strategies and a vision for your life that leads to more meaningful and happier living. Our work together will be as unique to you as your story. You are the expert of your life. My expertise is in the practice of therapy. Let’s work together and create your best life!
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Together as a team we will find a path forward. My therapeutic style is respectful, warm, and attentive. I will offer feedback, new perspectives, validation and therapeutic exercises. With me you can speak your mind filter-free without any judgement. Together we will create strategies and a vision for your life that leads to more meaningful and happier living. Our work together will be as unique to you as your story. You are the expert of your life. My expertise is in the practice of therapy. Let’s work together and create your best life!
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and understand how past trauma affects us.
includes working with couples of all types of clients including polyamory and assist you in navigating the challenge involved during a most difficult time. I offer a safe and supportive space for partners to explore challenges, restore connection and trust. My approach honors each partner's unique strengths whch are maskedy
I utilize a variety of interventions reflecting trauma informed care and affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and understand how past trauma affects us.
includes working with couples of all types of clients including polyamory and assist you in navigating the challenge involved during a most difficult time. I offer a safe and supportive space for partners to explore challenges, restore connection and trust. My approach honors each partner's unique strengths whch are maskedy
I utilize a variety of interventions reflecting trauma informed care and affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
I work with individuals who are ready to connect deeply with their own innate wisdom and discernment through honest reflection and mindful action. Conscious Wellness is about cultivating awareness to see how your thoughts, emotions, and habits shape your well-being—and turning that awareness into sustainable change. Lasting wellness begins with our inner relationship to self. The way we care for ourselves, the choices we make daily, and the way we speak to ourselves all reflect the beliefs we’ve created over a lifetime. Together, we’ll uncover the limiting patterns that hold you back and upgrade them with clarity and trust.
I work with individuals who are ready to connect deeply with their own innate wisdom and discernment through honest reflection and mindful action. Conscious Wellness is about cultivating awareness to see how your thoughts, emotions, and habits shape your well-being—and turning that awareness into sustainable change. Lasting wellness begins with our inner relationship to self. The way we care for ourselves, the choices we make daily, and the way we speak to ourselves all reflect the beliefs we’ve created over a lifetime. Together, we’ll uncover the limiting patterns that hold you back and upgrade them with clarity and trust.
I focus on adults of all ages who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss as well as those trying to understand relationships and the events that have shaped them. I hope to provide a safe environment in which to develop and explore insights that will encourage and enable growth and well-being. I will endeavor to help identify motivations, desires and personal ethics and the facility to express them. My frame of reference is largely psychodynamic (meaning that the unconscious mind affects conscious feelings, thoughts and behavior) but may draw from other orientations when suitable.
I focus on adults of all ages who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss as well as those trying to understand relationships and the events that have shaped them. I hope to provide a safe environment in which to develop and explore insights that will encourage and enable growth and well-being. I will endeavor to help identify motivations, desires and personal ethics and the facility to express them. My frame of reference is largely psychodynamic (meaning that the unconscious mind affects conscious feelings, thoughts and behavior) but may draw from other orientations when suitable.
I am committed to obtaining excellent results and my patients will attest to this. I am an EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer nationally & internationally. I am Harvard, Berkeley and Stanford educated and am a practitioner-grounded in the research and literature. My practice brings the best of EMDR, hypnosis, biofeedback and mind/body medicine and marries it with 37 yrs of deep knowledge of the healing arts. As a former dancer and performer, a staunch scientist and a student pilot, I am conversant in both the world of artistic expression and the vast domain of science.
I am committed to obtaining excellent results and my patients will attest to this. I am an EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer nationally & internationally. I am Harvard, Berkeley and Stanford educated and am a practitioner-grounded in the research and literature. My practice brings the best of EMDR, hypnosis, biofeedback and mind/body medicine and marries it with 37 yrs of deep knowledge of the healing arts. As a former dancer and performer, a staunch scientist and a student pilot, I am conversant in both the world of artistic expression and the vast domain of science.
Valentina Victoria Watson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CRC
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Hi Friends,
Would you like to work towards personal enrichment to gain better understanding of your thoughts and emotions?
I help my clients gain confidence to help move through and resolve their traumas. I would like to help you improve your sense of emotional wellbeing, find greater self awareness, as well as a newfound self confidence to push through life's struggles.
Hola Amigos,
¿Te gustaría trabajar en tu enriquecimiento personal para comprender mejor tus pensamientos y emociones? Ayudo a mis clientes a ganar confianza para superar y resolver sus traumas. Me gustaría ayudarte a mejorar tu bienestar emocional y mental.
Hi Friends,
Would you like to work towards personal enrichment to gain better understanding of your thoughts and emotions?
I help my clients gain confidence to help move through and resolve their traumas. I would like to help you improve your sense of emotional wellbeing, find greater self awareness, as well as a newfound self confidence to push through life's struggles.
Hola Amigos,
¿Te gustaría trabajar en tu enriquecimiento personal para comprender mejor tus pensamientos y emociones? Ayudo a mis clientes a ganar confianza para superar y resolver sus traumas. Me gustaría ayudarte a mejorar tu bienestar emocional y mental.
It takes courage to make change in life. If you are searching for that change and trying to find the path to do so I can help. If you are an adolescent, a family, a man, someone in the midst of addiction, a veteran or someone of indigenous roots I can help. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, shame and guilt, addiction, as well as trauma, I have a range of skills which can assist with this. Please reach out.
It takes courage to make change in life. If you are searching for that change and trying to find the path to do so I can help. If you are an adolescent, a family, a man, someone in the midst of addiction, a veteran or someone of indigenous roots I can help. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, shame and guilt, addiction, as well as trauma, I have a range of skills which can assist with this. Please reach out.
My practice has recently expanded to tackle the psychological aspects posed to middle-aged and geriatric individuals who are entering an unknown territory.
Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered, wrote the late, great writer José Saramago. In my practice, I work in communion with my clients to assist in interpreting their own personal chaos. The desire to be heard and understood is a fundamental need, one that can lead to better self-understanding, paving the path toward positive change. My goal as a licensed therapist is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for my client to express the most troubling aspects of their daily life.
My practice has recently expanded to tackle the psychological aspects posed to middle-aged and geriatric individuals who are entering an unknown territory.
Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered, wrote the late, great writer José Saramago. In my practice, I work in communion with my clients to assist in interpreting their own personal chaos. The desire to be heard and understood is a fundamental need, one that can lead to better self-understanding, paving the path toward positive change. My goal as a licensed therapist is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for my client to express the most troubling aspects of their daily life.
Coming to therapy is an act of self-love. Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do is the most rewarding endeavor, bringing authenticity, creativity, and choice into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world were formed in infancy and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of our actions in the present time. I am passionate about exploring with you old patterns that do not serve you anymore. I support you in cultivating conscious life-affirming choices and self-caring responses to the inevitable challenging and painful events of life.
Coming to therapy is an act of self-love. Being curious about what makes us feel and act the way we do is the most rewarding endeavor, bringing authenticity, creativity, and choice into our lives. Our self-concept and beliefs about the world were formed in infancy and learned in our primary relationships. Unconsciously, these early experiences guide many of our actions in the present time. I am passionate about exploring with you old patterns that do not serve you anymore. I support you in cultivating conscious life-affirming choices and self-caring responses to the inevitable challenging and painful events of life.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to prioritize yourself. I provide a supportive and collaborative space for individuals seeking meaningful change. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and shaped by each client’s unique needs, values, and goals. I work with clients to help them better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and build resilience. My aim is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we work together toward lasting growth & well-being.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to prioritize yourself. I provide a supportive and collaborative space for individuals seeking meaningful change. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and shaped by each client’s unique needs, values, and goals. I work with clients to help them better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and build resilience. My aim is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as we work together toward lasting growth & well-being.
My areas of research include metabolic psychiatry, hormonal imbalances, epigenetics, dementia, and end of life care.
My personal path can be defined as the classic heroine's journey - filled with myriad invitations to venture into the "dark night of the soul." This time spent in darkness was also my awakening. I am proud of my hard earned "warrior marks" and the subsequent insatiable creative spirit that sprang forth from these experiences. This process also enhanced an already deeply curious mind, increased my sense that anything is possible, and made me more determined to help others. I now see life as happening for us, rather than to us. Yes, tragic events happen and it is up to each one of us to learn and grown from these experiences.
My areas of research include metabolic psychiatry, hormonal imbalances, epigenetics, dementia, and end of life care.
My personal path can be defined as the classic heroine's journey - filled with myriad invitations to venture into the "dark night of the soul." This time spent in darkness was also my awakening. I am proud of my hard earned "warrior marks" and the subsequent insatiable creative spirit that sprang forth from these experiences. This process also enhanced an already deeply curious mind, increased my sense that anything is possible, and made me more determined to help others. I now see life as happening for us, rather than to us. Yes, tragic events happen and it is up to each one of us to learn and grown from these experiences.
Does it seem like you have encountered obstacles in your personal life or relationship that you are having difficulty dealing with? Are you in a life transition that seems confusing and too challenging to face alone? I have seen the positive effects that therapy and the therapeutic alliance can have on individual's lives. I am here to help you learn new ways of coping with, and hopefully overcome, the difficulties that you are currently experiencing. Through our therapeutic alliance I am certain that you will be able to move forward with your life to a more fulfilling place.
Does it seem like you have encountered obstacles in your personal life or relationship that you are having difficulty dealing with? Are you in a life transition that seems confusing and too challenging to face alone? I have seen the positive effects that therapy and the therapeutic alliance can have on individual's lives. I am here to help you learn new ways of coping with, and hopefully overcome, the difficulties that you are currently experiencing. Through our therapeutic alliance I am certain that you will be able to move forward with your life to a more fulfilling place.
Celene Bridgford Addington
Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPCC
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
You are soul tired, tired of waking up every day with a sense of dread, a sense that something is wrong or that you aren’t doing something right. You’re tired of telling everyone your fine when you really feel like you’re on fire. You tell yourself that you aren’t the only one who has experienced loss and you should be grateful for what you have, but it’s hard. You’re tired of wanting to talk about how you feel but you’re still avoiding friends because you’re afraid they will ask. You're wondering if these feelings will ever change. Maybe there is also a part of you that believes change is possible- which is why you’re here.
You are soul tired, tired of waking up every day with a sense of dread, a sense that something is wrong or that you aren’t doing something right. You’re tired of telling everyone your fine when you really feel like you’re on fire. You tell yourself that you aren’t the only one who has experienced loss and you should be grateful for what you have, but it’s hard. You’re tired of wanting to talk about how you feel but you’re still avoiding friends because you’re afraid they will ask. You're wondering if these feelings will ever change. Maybe there is also a part of you that believes change is possible- which is why you’re here.
Respecting the integrity of each individual, my compassionate, supportive and non-judgemental approach provides the opportunity for your growth and emotional healing. Our work together will help you identify self-defeating patterns, gain self-awareness, make healthier choices, learn new skills, and have more satisfying relationships. I believe everyone has the ability to grow and change and lead their best life. The warmth and safety we build together in our relationship will provide a foundation for you to reclaim your inner gifts and resources, and achieve greater self-acceptance, and empowerment.
Respecting the integrity of each individual, my compassionate, supportive and non-judgemental approach provides the opportunity for your growth and emotional healing. Our work together will help you identify self-defeating patterns, gain self-awareness, make healthier choices, learn new skills, and have more satisfying relationships. I believe everyone has the ability to grow and change and lead their best life. The warmth and safety we build together in our relationship will provide a foundation for you to reclaim your inner gifts and resources, and achieve greater self-acceptance, and empowerment.
Success in the process of psychotherapy is ultimately dependent upon the relationship between therapist and client. Beyond that--any additional modality training can be useful but not a replacement, for this all important element. I am a relationally trained psychotherapist. Creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to do the work that is unique for each one of them, is my speciality. That means I am able to work with just about anyone and that I can help with nearly any - thing you may have going on in your life. Whether you carry a heavy load of anxiety or find yourself in active addiction; I believe I can help.
Success in the process of psychotherapy is ultimately dependent upon the relationship between therapist and client. Beyond that--any additional modality training can be useful but not a replacement, for this all important element. I am a relationally trained psychotherapist. Creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to do the work that is unique for each one of them, is my speciality. That means I am able to work with just about anyone and that I can help with nearly any - thing you may have going on in your life. Whether you carry a heavy load of anxiety or find yourself in active addiction; I believe I can help.
I believe that every person possesses the inner strength and resources needed to find happiness and healing. As a transgender woman, I understand both the internal and external forces that can stir self-doubt, amplify fear, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. I also know—through both personal and professional experience—that self-acceptance and joy are not only possible, but also within reach. Science consistently shows that those who seek support often find meaningful relief and lasting change.
I believe that every person possesses the inner strength and resources needed to find happiness and healing. As a transgender woman, I understand both the internal and external forces that can stir self-doubt, amplify fear, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. I also know—through both personal and professional experience—that self-acceptance and joy are not only possible, but also within reach. Science consistently shows that those who seek support often find meaningful relief and lasting change.
Bob Dylan once claimed that “chaos is a friend of mine” while Albert Einstein posited that “energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” I view trauma symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) as energies that descend upon people due to stress rather than originating from within. We can develop relationships with trauma symptoms to transform them into growth, security and happiness. The Japanese have a saying, "hendoku iyaku," which means changing poison into medicine. My approach with a client is to use the experience of suffering as a springboard to create the best, most meaningful life.
Bob Dylan once claimed that “chaos is a friend of mine” while Albert Einstein posited that “energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” I view trauma symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) as energies that descend upon people due to stress rather than originating from within. We can develop relationships with trauma symptoms to transform them into growth, security and happiness. The Japanese have a saying, "hendoku iyaku," which means changing poison into medicine. My approach with a client is to use the experience of suffering as a springboard to create the best, most meaningful life.
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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.