Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Fallbrook, CA

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Julie Mennen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Waitlist for new clients
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
I try to focus on the client’s needs and how we can team up to manage symptoms and resolve areas of conflict. I have over 40 years of experience in PTSD, complex trauma, depression and anxiety. I have worked closely with the military providing confidential services to Active Duty Personnel, Family Dependents and Veterans. Military life presents a unique lifestyle and added stresses not always understood in the general population. I also enjoying working with Seniors as they navigate through life and are presented with new challenges.
(442) 239-4201 View (442) 239-4201
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Joni Branham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
As therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and a variety of other issues. Working with clients to overcome their current and past obstacles that are preventing them from achieving their current life goals is my specialty. Whether you are seeking to improve a relationship with someone else or to find peace and/or a sense of purpose in your own life, we will work together to bring about those changes. These changes will open the opportunity for you to live a happier and more balanced life.
As therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and a variety of other issues. Working with clients to overcome their current and past obstacles that are preventing them from achieving their current life goals is my specialty. Whether you are seeking to improve a relationship with someone else or to find peace and/or a sense of purpose in your own life, we will work together to bring about those changes. These changes will open the opportunity for you to live a happier and more balanced life.
(760) 870-4748 View (760) 870-4748
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Michelle Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fallbrook, CA 92028  (Online Only)
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
(760) 618-0683 View (760) 618-0683
Donna Wylie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
I am a therapist who is best suited in working with individuals couples and families who are experiencing life/parenting and or grief and loss issues. I also work well with the child/adolescent/teen population of today's generation. One of my specialties includes domestic violence issues. Other specialties include women's issues as well as couples transitioning into retirement stages in life. I do enjoy running self-esteem groups as well as children's art therapy groups
I am a therapist who is best suited in working with individuals couples and families who are experiencing life/parenting and or grief and loss issues. I also work well with the child/adolescent/teen population of today's generation. One of my specialties includes domestic violence issues. Other specialties include women's issues as well as couples transitioning into retirement stages in life. I do enjoy running self-esteem groups as well as children's art therapy groups
(951) 291-0697 View (951) 291-0697
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Rochelle Whitson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Let me help you "Design Your Life!" We tend to design certain parts of our lives, maybe where we're going to live, or what kind of job we want to have. But when it comes to the most important things: relationships, marriages, parenting, and our own happiness, we often tend to just land where we land. Then we wonder why we are not happy or why things are not working out the way we had hoped. My goal is to help you get in the "driver's seat" of your life, to find true fulfillment, to "Design Your Life."
Let me help you "Design Your Life!" We tend to design certain parts of our lives, maybe where we're going to live, or what kind of job we want to have. But when it comes to the most important things: relationships, marriages, parenting, and our own happiness, we often tend to just land where we land. Then we wonder why we are not happy or why things are not working out the way we had hoped. My goal is to help you get in the "driver's seat" of your life, to find true fulfillment, to "Design Your Life."
(951) 338-9203 View (951) 338-9203
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Chrissy Kortenhoeven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fallbrook, CA 92028
"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted & comfortable. Research reveals that clients who trust & feel comfortable with their therapist, report better results.
"PROMISE ME YOU WILL NOT SPEND SO MUCH TIME TREADING WATER AND TRYING TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE THE WAVES THAT YOU FORGET, TRULY FORGET, HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO SWIM." -TKG Are you trying to address a long standing problem or has life presented a new challenge? My name is Chrissy and I would love to meet you! My therapy style is intuitive, compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted & comfortable. Research reveals that clients who trust & feel comfortable with their therapist, report better results.
(951) 382-5430 View (951) 382-5430
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Stephen Thomas Prystash
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fallbrook, CA 92028
"A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences." Thomas a' Kempis I have been a practitioner since 1988. Over the last 22 years of practice, my approach to therapy has become very eclectic. I have come to understand that no one style can possibly meet the needs of everyone that comes to me for assistance. However, the one variable that is always necessary for a successful therapeutic experience is the positive and trusting bond that is formed between me and those I work wit.
"A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences." Thomas a' Kempis I have been a practitioner since 1988. Over the last 22 years of practice, my approach to therapy has become very eclectic. I have come to understand that no one style can possibly meet the needs of everyone that comes to me for assistance. However, the one variable that is always necessary for a successful therapeutic experience is the positive and trusting bond that is formed between me and those I work wit.
(951) 638-3936 View (951) 638-3936
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Walter Patrick Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR-C, C-LENS, CATP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter also has published a book titled "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." Certified in LENS treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of life long symptoms. BEGIN by Logging into website, 1st complete new patient paperwork, 2nd schedule your appointment online at orange banner. Refundable Deposit required.
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter also has published a book titled "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." Certified in LENS treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of life long symptoms. BEGIN by Logging into website, 1st complete new patient paperwork, 2nd schedule your appointment online at orange banner. Refundable Deposit required.
(760) 490-0370 View (760) 490-0370

More Therapists Nearby

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Regina McClure
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vista, CA 92084
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting older adults and their families, and welcome those anticipating upcoming marriage, parenthood, stepfamily, or other life transition.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting older adults and their families, and welcome those anticipating upcoming marriage, parenthood, stepfamily, or other life transition.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
(760) 477-0325 View (760) 477-0325
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Dr. Roger Peter Douglas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Luis Rey, CA 92068
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878. I am a psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individuals and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems.
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878. I am a psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individuals and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems.
(760) 254-8137 View (760) 254-8137
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Kimberley DuBeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonsall, CA 92003  (Online Only)
If you feel you are not living your best life, therapy can help identify what is holding you back and how to overcome these barriers so you can live a more fulfilling, happier life. Often it is adverse childhood experiences that have a lasting impact creating anxiety, mood disorders and adult relationship difficulties. Other times, it is recent life stressors that bring up feelings of sadness, inadequacy or anxiety. Therapy can help untangle the "whys" and, most importantly, provide evidence-based tools to move you from coping to living.
If you feel you are not living your best life, therapy can help identify what is holding you back and how to overcome these barriers so you can live a more fulfilling, happier life. Often it is adverse childhood experiences that have a lasting impact creating anxiety, mood disorders and adult relationship difficulties. Other times, it is recent life stressors that bring up feelings of sadness, inadequacy or anxiety. Therapy can help untangle the "whys" and, most importantly, provide evidence-based tools to move you from coping to living.
(760) 624-3374 View (760) 624-3374
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Susan Trueblood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vista, CA 92083
I work with clients seeking to restore connection and balance their lives. Therapy can help if you are at the end of your rope or simply want to learn how to do something different to connect to others. I work with the underlying issues such as anxiety or depression that can block authentic connection. I bring a gentle, holistic approach to making small changes that can create healthier relationships. I provide support and structure to each of my clients looking for ways to live their lives with freedom to be who they want to be.
I work with clients seeking to restore connection and balance their lives. Therapy can help if you are at the end of your rope or simply want to learn how to do something different to connect to others. I work with the underlying issues such as anxiety or depression that can block authentic connection. I bring a gentle, holistic approach to making small changes that can create healthier relationships. I provide support and structure to each of my clients looking for ways to live their lives with freedom to be who they want to be.
(760) 230-5951 View (760) 230-5951
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City of the Heart Psychological Services, APC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
As psychologist, I try to approach you as a whole person in all your psychological and spiritual needs. If you have problems in living, may they be caused by mental illness or extreme stress; together, we will find solutions. I teach you to listen to yourself and use your resources to deal with the difficulties you encounter: like stress, loss, anxiety, worries, depression or hopelessness, and the psychological consequences of medical illness and disabilities. I believe that there is meaning in every life, that there is a worthwhile goal for everyone and that you can find it.
As psychologist, I try to approach you as a whole person in all your psychological and spiritual needs. If you have problems in living, may they be caused by mental illness or extreme stress; together, we will find solutions. I teach you to listen to yourself and use your resources to deal with the difficulties you encounter: like stress, loss, anxiety, worries, depression or hopelessness, and the psychological consequences of medical illness and disabilities. I believe that there is meaning in every life, that there is a worthwhile goal for everyone and that you can find it.
(951) 291-0801 View (951) 291-0801
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Roxana Alas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590  (Online Only)
Life can be challenging at times, influenced by events that can cause lingering symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, and grief and loss among other symptoms that can affect your daily living. Together we can work on building on your strengths and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing different modalities, coping techniques such as mindfulness, grounding/thought-stopping deep breathing, and relaxation skills, it will assist in decreasing the intensity and severity of they symptoms.
Life can be challenging at times, influenced by events that can cause lingering symptoms. These can include anxiety, depression, and grief and loss among other symptoms that can affect your daily living. Together we can work on building on your strengths and improving your overall well-being. By utilizing different modalities, coping techniques such as mindfulness, grounding/thought-stopping deep breathing, and relaxation skills, it will assist in decreasing the intensity and severity of they symptoms.
(951) 396-4869 View (951) 396-4869
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Collaborative Psychology Group
Psychologist, Psy D, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
(951) 447-8236 View (951) 447-8236
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Stephanie Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Not accepting new clients
Have you experienced a life altering change of events? Perhaps you are dealing with the death of a loved one; maybe you are facing an unexpected diagnosis that took your health away, or you have experienced the end of a relationship. Whatever your personal loss may be, it is significant and has now changed the course of your life. I would be honored to help you navigate through your individual journey and work towards a place of healing, understanding and growth.
Have you experienced a life altering change of events? Perhaps you are dealing with the death of a loved one; maybe you are facing an unexpected diagnosis that took your health away, or you have experienced the end of a relationship. Whatever your personal loss may be, it is significant and has now changed the course of your life. I would be honored to help you navigate through your individual journey and work towards a place of healing, understanding and growth.
(951) 595-2764 View (951) 595-2764

Online Therapists

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Sandy A Schaller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Glen, CA 92321  (Online Only)
I have worked with adolescents, preteens, seniors and adults, depressed, anxious, stressed and having coping difficulties or wanting a more fulfilling life, career change, etc.
I became a Marriage/Family Therapist because I had long dreamed of being instrumental in assisting others in finding their own unique avenues to happiness. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you we're there for someone who is in need of my assistance and guidance. I am a passionate animal lover and am a volunteer at the LA Zoo
I have worked with adolescents, preteens, seniors and adults, depressed, anxious, stressed and having coping difficulties or wanting a more fulfilling life, career change, etc.
I became a Marriage/Family Therapist because I had long dreamed of being instrumental in assisting others in finding their own unique avenues to happiness. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you we're there for someone who is in need of my assistance and guidance. I am a passionate animal lover and am a volunteer at the LA Zoo
(747) 234-2725 View (747) 234-2725
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Alexis Gilliam Lerner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I also enjoy working with BIPOC clients' challenges and joy, male clients' trauma and difficulties, support for female clients in all aspects and stages of life, our wonderful Geriatric population, LGBTQIA+ clients, and adolescents.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. Looking for a therapist can be mutually daunting and exciting. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and vulnerability to decide to get support in any area of your life, and I am available to empower and guide you on your therapeutic journey. I offer a Relational Gestalt approach to therapy, which means that we build an alliance together focusing on embodiment and what is present for you in the moment. I bear witness and support you in increasing your awareness of your experience as we share space for your transformational healing.
I also enjoy working with BIPOC clients' challenges and joy, male clients' trauma and difficulties, support for female clients in all aspects and stages of life, our wonderful Geriatric population, LGBTQIA+ clients, and adolescents.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. Looking for a therapist can be mutually daunting and exciting. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and vulnerability to decide to get support in any area of your life, and I am available to empower and guide you on your therapeutic journey. I offer a Relational Gestalt approach to therapy, which means that we build an alliance together focusing on embodiment and what is present for you in the moment. I bear witness and support you in increasing your awareness of your experience as we share space for your transformational healing.
(424) 387-3578 View (424) 387-3578
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Cydney Shindel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seal Beach, CA 90740  (Online Only)
In a frequently emotion-phobic world that is increasingly productivity-driven, often pushes "more is better" messaging and encourages endless striving, letting ourselves be human can be hard. Whether your current challenges are related to an acute stressor or tied to early attachment wounds, we all have the capacity to navigate hardships, heal, and emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered in our lives. I enjoy working individually with adults and older adults on issues related to grief, loss, life-transitions, interpersonal stress, parenting, people pleasing, chronic illness, and more.
In a frequently emotion-phobic world that is increasingly productivity-driven, often pushes "more is better" messaging and encourages endless striving, letting ourselves be human can be hard. Whether your current challenges are related to an acute stressor or tied to early attachment wounds, we all have the capacity to navigate hardships, heal, and emerge stronger, more resilient, and empowered in our lives. I enjoy working individually with adults and older adults on issues related to grief, loss, life-transitions, interpersonal stress, parenting, people pleasing, chronic illness, and more.
(562) 784-4574 View (562) 784-4574
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Dr. Traci W. Lowenthal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
I love working with all age groups, but have an affinity for working with college students and older adults.
Do you struggle because of your sexual identity, gender identity, age, or health status? Does it sometimes feel like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box? I will help you uncover or reconnect with the beautiful parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by societal expectations and pressure. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment to explore and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all gender expressions, ages, spiritual backgrounds, health statuses, and sexual orientations.
I love working with all age groups, but have an affinity for working with college students and older adults.
Do you struggle because of your sexual identity, gender identity, age, or health status? Does it sometimes feel like the world will only accept you if you fit in a neat little box? I will help you uncover or reconnect with the beautiful parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by societal expectations and pressure. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential environment to explore and create the life you want and the relationships you desire. I work with people of all gender expressions, ages, spiritual backgrounds, health statuses, and sexual orientations.
(909) 240-7833 View (909) 240-7833
Geriatric and Seniors Therapists

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, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.

How can geriatric 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.

How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?

Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger 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. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients 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.

Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?

Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.