Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Los Alamitos, CA
My specialty is seniors, although I do see adults of all ages.
I think it is helpful to have a therapist with many years of experience. I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. I limit my practice to adults, with my specialty being older adults. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.
My specialty is seniors, although I do see adults of all ages.
I think it is helpful to have a therapist with many years of experience. I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. I limit my practice to adults, with my specialty being older adults. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.
Through experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, I have an excellent understanding of psychiatric challenges including Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, Schizophrenia and Bipolar, as well as, the relational complications that arise as a result of these challenges.
Currently accepting new clients as of August 1, 2022. Growth is a process. In our struggle to grow and reach our full potential we come to places where we need help. Today you are taking the first step towards hope through self awareness. It takes strength to be vulnerable and open to change. I believe that all people possess the tools to better their lives and I have been honored with the privilege to accompany others in their journey to discover their individual abilities. I look forward to working with you, where together we can locate a new place of hope and self awareness.
Through experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, I have an excellent understanding of psychiatric challenges including Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, Schizophrenia and Bipolar, as well as, the relational complications that arise as a result of these challenges.
Currently accepting new clients as of August 1, 2022. Growth is a process. In our struggle to grow and reach our full potential we come to places where we need help. Today you are taking the first step towards hope through self awareness. It takes strength to be vulnerable and open to change. I believe that all people possess the tools to better their lives and I have been honored with the privilege to accompany others in their journey to discover their individual abilities. I look forward to working with you, where together we can locate a new place of hope and self awareness.
Jill Rubinelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
With over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations, I warmly welcome adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families of all cultural backgrounds, developmental stages, and gender/sexual orientations.
I want to understand who you are, where you are, and how I can support your mental health journey. With a warm and welcoming approach to connection and collaboration, together, we will explore the many factors that may be contributing to your struggle and what tools we can identify to help you address them.
With over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations, I warmly welcome adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families of all cultural backgrounds, developmental stages, and gender/sexual orientations.
I want to understand who you are, where you are, and how I can support your mental health journey. With a warm and welcoming approach to connection and collaboration, together, we will explore the many factors that may be contributing to your struggle and what tools we can identify to help you address them.
I work with those who are having difficulty or trouble in relationships or in relating to a difficult person. You will find me easy to talk with as together we find solutions for your difficulties. I will encourage you as I walk beside you to systematically discover the answers that you already have within. I will not force or push but gently challenge you to become your best. This journey of counseling will have a beginning and an end. We will be a team every step of the way. I look forward to meeting with you. Let's get started. You will find the help you are seeking.
I work with those who are having difficulty or trouble in relationships or in relating to a difficult person. You will find me easy to talk with as together we find solutions for your difficulties. I will encourage you as I walk beside you to systematically discover the answers that you already have within. I will not force or push but gently challenge you to become your best. This journey of counseling will have a beginning and an end. We will be a team every step of the way. I look forward to meeting with you. Let's get started. You will find the help you are seeking.
Life often presents a mix of challenges and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed and in need of support or are eager to pursue personal development and become a better version of yourself, I’m here to accompany you on your journey.
Life often presents a mix of challenges and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed and in need of support or are eager to pursue personal development and become a better version of yourself, I’m here to accompany you on your journey.
Mark Fieldson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for. I grew up without a father and subsequently pursued healing as a young adult. I have been licensed for 30+ years. I believe this combination of personal and professional experience allows me to serve my clients well.
I believe my greatest strength is helping people find the missing keys needed to make positive change. I believe I connect well with my clients by not judging them and by empathizing with their struggles. I am passionate about helping people find the happiness they're looking for. I grew up without a father and subsequently pursued healing as a young adult. I have been licensed for 30+ years. I believe this combination of personal and professional experience allows me to serve my clients well.
Bao Chau Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing grief, a recent life transition, or life crisis? Are you having unresolved conflicts? Through therapy you can process through your emotions, gain greater self-awareness, recognize your resilience, and find inner freedom from your attachment(s). Until our emotions settle, our perception of ourselves, others and life can seem to be distorted or color-blinded. I believe that the core of healing is reconciliation between the different relationship conflicts within ourselves and others. I am here to provide a safe environment to process your struggles, and to help you find your own coping skills to manage your life.
Are you experiencing grief, a recent life transition, or life crisis? Are you having unresolved conflicts? Through therapy you can process through your emotions, gain greater self-awareness, recognize your resilience, and find inner freedom from your attachment(s). Until our emotions settle, our perception of ourselves, others and life can seem to be distorted or color-blinded. I believe that the core of healing is reconciliation between the different relationship conflicts within ourselves and others. I am here to provide a safe environment to process your struggles, and to help you find your own coping skills to manage your life.
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with identity development, intimacy, parenting, career concerns, balancing work and family, and the effects of trauma. As a therapist I have worked in college counseling centers, community mental health clinics and a locked residential treatment center for adolescent juvenile offenders. I consider it an honor and a privilege to hear the stories of my patients.
I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with identity development, intimacy, parenting, career concerns, balancing work and family, and the effects of trauma. As a therapist I have worked in college counseling centers, community mental health clinics and a locked residential treatment center for adolescent juvenile offenders. I consider it an honor and a privilege to hear the stories of my patients.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
I am a I .5 generation Korean-American Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am perfectly fluent in both English and Korean. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My MA Degree in Marriage and Family therapy was obtained at HIS University, where I also received Ph.D. In Family Ministry.
Nicole Kristine Thorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, and have developed a practical, effective approach to treatment, using both short and longer term models of therapy. Through my work, I have seen many people improve their lives and feel better about themselves. I work with individuals and couples experiencing varying levels of disruption and crisis, and those searching for a greater sense of calm, meaning and life purpose. You will find that I am warm, down-to-earth and compassionate. The most rewarding part of my work is to see people change, move on and reach their full potential.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years, and have developed a practical, effective approach to treatment, using both short and longer term models of therapy. Through my work, I have seen many people improve their lives and feel better about themselves. I work with individuals and couples experiencing varying levels of disruption and crisis, and those searching for a greater sense of calm, meaning and life purpose. You will find that I am warm, down-to-earth and compassionate. The most rewarding part of my work is to see people change, move on and reach their full potential.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist that provides psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychological testing for children and adults. I conduct testing and evaluations for Psychological Disorders, Autism, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Fitness for Duty, Marital Concerns, and Learning Disorders. Testing involves a combination of state-of-the-art neuropsychological assessment instruments, psychological tests, and a thorough clinical interview.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist that provides psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychological testing for children and adults. I conduct testing and evaluations for Psychological Disorders, Autism, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Fitness for Duty, Marital Concerns, and Learning Disorders. Testing involves a combination of state-of-the-art neuropsychological assessment instruments, psychological tests, and a thorough clinical interview.
Sharon Volpe Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
Time to overcome some barriers? “Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” - Mandy Hale. I help individuals & couples make changes like: relieving the pain of anxiety, depression or grief; reducing stress; & overcoming difficult relationships or re-engineering important ones. My approach varies with each client's needs & style. Some of my greatest joys come from seeing my clients gain comfort in their own skin as they become more self-aware & orchestrate meaningful changes. This process begins with a safe, nonjudgmental & accepting therapeutic space. I'm eager to meet you.
Time to overcome some barriers? “Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” - Mandy Hale. I help individuals & couples make changes like: relieving the pain of anxiety, depression or grief; reducing stress; & overcoming difficult relationships or re-engineering important ones. My approach varies with each client's needs & style. Some of my greatest joys come from seeing my clients gain comfort in their own skin as they become more self-aware & orchestrate meaningful changes. This process begins with a safe, nonjudgmental & accepting therapeutic space. I'm eager to meet you.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your path forward? Have you been seeking a deeper understanding of your own story and how it shapes your present and future? I prioritize understanding your unique narrative – what brings you here today, the echoes of your past experiences, and the hurdles you face in the present. Together, we explore your challenges and aspirations, seeking healing within the fabric of your relationships. Your journey toward meaning and growth begins here.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your path forward? Have you been seeking a deeper understanding of your own story and how it shapes your present and future? I prioritize understanding your unique narrative – what brings you here today, the echoes of your past experiences, and the hurdles you face in the present. Together, we explore your challenges and aspirations, seeking healing within the fabric of your relationships. Your journey toward meaning and growth begins here.
Debbie A. Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 26 years of experience. As a former Director of Clinical Services and current adjunct professor, I have trained hundreds of upcoming therapists in both the science as well as the art of providing quality, enriching therapy. I am dedicated to helping you to "process" through your challenges allowing you to build healthier relationships and having a successful life. The hardest step is getting started, so feel free to reach out and we can have a conversation. Because of my experience I will be able to zero in on what you need and the best path forward.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 26 years of experience. As a former Director of Clinical Services and current adjunct professor, I have trained hundreds of upcoming therapists in both the science as well as the art of providing quality, enriching therapy. I am dedicated to helping you to "process" through your challenges allowing you to build healthier relationships and having a successful life. The hardest step is getting started, so feel free to reach out and we can have a conversation. Because of my experience I will be able to zero in on what you need and the best path forward.
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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 more resilient, connected and empowered in our lives. I enjoy working with adults and older adults on issues related to grief/loss, life-transitions, interpersonal stress, parenting, people pleasing, 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 more resilient, connected and empowered in our lives. I enjoy working with adults and older adults on issues related to grief/loss, life-transitions, interpersonal stress, parenting, people pleasing, and more.
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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.