Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in San Antonio, TX
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Jere Webber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CNPL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
My specialty areas are couples, older adult life issues, and helping therapists.
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
My specialty areas are couples, older adult life issues, and helping therapists.
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
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Northeast Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCSW, LCSW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.
Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.
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Jacqueline Berry-Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.
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I have spent over a decade gaining experience in the human service field, working with trauma survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, suicidal ideation/behaviors, elderly, veterans, people faced with turning points, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Everyone has a unique story with varied challenges, trauma, and coping strategies. I adapt my practice to meet clients where they are and work with them to improve distress tolerance skills, interpersonal relationships, and emotion regulation. My practice is client-centered, strength-based, and focused on building resilience while we progress toward positive change.
I have spent over a decade gaining experience in the human service field, working with trauma survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, suicidal ideation/behaviors, elderly, veterans, people faced with turning points, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Everyone has a unique story with varied challenges, trauma, and coping strategies. I adapt my practice to meet clients where they are and work with them to improve distress tolerance skills, interpersonal relationships, and emotion regulation. My practice is client-centered, strength-based, and focused on building resilience while we progress toward positive change.
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Valerie Rivas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
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Dawn M Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
I help children, adolescents , adults, older adults , couples and families through difficult times.
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist, I can help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression by helping you change negative and unhelpful thinking patterns, self-destructive behaviors, unhealthy habits, accept uncomfortable feelings , improve your relationships, and work through issues difficult to manage alone.
I help children, adolescents , adults, older adults , couples and families through difficult times.
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist, I can help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression by helping you change negative and unhelpful thinking patterns, self-destructive behaviors, unhealthy habits, accept uncomfortable feelings , improve your relationships, and work through issues difficult to manage alone.
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Barbara Viridiana Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229
Hi, my name is Barbara! Its so very nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor having over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adult, middle age adults and seniors. With almost three decades of experience, I've come to know that all great things are worthwhile and therefore require consistency and patience. I cannot promise you a solution, but I can guarantee you that together we can make great progress along your life journey! I am bilingual Spanish!
Hi, my name is Barbara! Its so very nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor having over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adult, middle age adults and seniors. With almost three decades of experience, I've come to know that all great things are worthwhile and therefore require consistency and patience. I cannot promise you a solution, but I can guarantee you that together we can make great progress along your life journey! I am bilingual Spanish!
Dr. Moore is a Christian practitioner board certified in both Psychiatry and Family Practice and specializes in psychiatric medication management. Although Dr. Moore treats patients across the lifespan, he has a special interest in treating the geriatric population.
Dr. Moore is a Christian practitioner board certified in both Psychiatry and Family Practice and specializes in psychiatric medication management. Although Dr. Moore treats patients across the lifespan, he has a special interest in treating the geriatric population.
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I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist. I am the Director of Behavioral Health team at Centric Physicians in San Antonio. Clinically, my role is to perform advanced and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adults to help diagnose, and assist with treatment of brain degenerative diseases (dementia), traumatic brain injury, and other brain pathology. I provide services in post-acute and sub-acute care facilities in San Antonio. In addition, I do forensic assessments to help lawyers and judges answer psycholegal questions.
I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed psychologist. I am the Director of Behavioral Health team at Centric Physicians in San Antonio. Clinically, my role is to perform advanced and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adults to help diagnose, and assist with treatment of brain degenerative diseases (dementia), traumatic brain injury, and other brain pathology. I provide services in post-acute and sub-acute care facilities in San Antonio. In addition, I do forensic assessments to help lawyers and judges answer psycholegal questions.
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Stacy L Covington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My mom is in her 10th yr of Lewy Body Dementia.
Are you overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? Do others try to help but things stay the same? Do you feel you weren’t given the rule book for life? I've worked in residential treatments, schools & non profits. My focus for the last 18 years has been Post-Traumatic Stress. Repeated exposure to stress can cause a physical injury to the nervous system. Which is why you can’t “think” it away.
My mom is in her 10th yr of Lewy Body Dementia.
Are you overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? Do others try to help but things stay the same? Do you feel you weren’t given the rule book for life? I've worked in residential treatments, schools & non profits. My focus for the last 18 years has been Post-Traumatic Stress. Repeated exposure to stress can cause a physical injury to the nervous system. Which is why you can’t “think” it away.
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Christopher Le'Roy McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with teens, adults, veterans, and the geriatric population.
Are you struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, relationship dynamics, career clarity, financial wellness, or simply seek personal growth. I enjoy helping motivated and open-minded individuals, aspiring to overcome obstacles, improve well-being, and cultivate a fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, veterans, and the geriatric population.
Are you struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, relationship dynamics, career clarity, financial wellness, or simply seek personal growth. I enjoy helping motivated and open-minded individuals, aspiring to overcome obstacles, improve well-being, and cultivate a fulfilling life.
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Yazmina Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, juggling multiple roles/responsibilities, facing changes in your life, managing a chronic condition, or experienced traumatic events? Do you want to experience more balance in your life, feel heard and understood, and get relief from physical and emotional pain? I'd be honored to assist you. I specialize in supporting adults/older adults with trauma, grief/loss, chronic illness, life changes, depression, anxiety and navigating intersecting identities, including caregiving, immigrant/multicultural, queer, gender diverse, neurodivergent, and nontraditional experiences.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, juggling multiple roles/responsibilities, facing changes in your life, managing a chronic condition, or experienced traumatic events? Do you want to experience more balance in your life, feel heard and understood, and get relief from physical and emotional pain? I'd be honored to assist you. I specialize in supporting adults/older adults with trauma, grief/loss, chronic illness, life changes, depression, anxiety and navigating intersecting identities, including caregiving, immigrant/multicultural, queer, gender diverse, neurodivergent, and nontraditional experiences.
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Jose R Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78245 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Joey R. Hernandez. I am a licensed clinical social worker and a board-approved supervisor in Texas with over 20 years in social work and 12 years as a therapist. I've worked with diverse populations, including children, teenagers, young adults, and older adults. My approach to psychotherapy focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive cognitive and behavioral patterns to enhance well-being. While I prefer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I also use Solution-Focused, Behavior, and Psychodynamic therapies, tailored to each client's unique needs. I strongly believe patients lead the path to their healing.
Hello, my name is Joey R. Hernandez. I am a licensed clinical social worker and a board-approved supervisor in Texas with over 20 years in social work and 12 years as a therapist. I've worked with diverse populations, including children, teenagers, young adults, and older adults. My approach to psychotherapy focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive cognitive and behavioral patterns to enhance well-being. While I prefer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I also use Solution-Focused, Behavior, and Psychodynamic therapies, tailored to each client's unique needs. I strongly believe patients lead the path to their healing.
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Artrevisa Payton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78254 (Online Only)
I have 10 years of experience working with Adult and Geriatric populations, experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Alzheimer's and Dementia within the Long Term Care and Outpatient communities.
Are you experiencing difficulties coping? Not sure where to begin? Arthur Ashe said it best, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." I would like to help you through this journey. I utilize a conversational and relaxed style of therapy that can be used for all walks of life.
I have 10 years of experience working with Adult and Geriatric populations, experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Alzheimer's and Dementia within the Long Term Care and Outpatient communities.
Are you experiencing difficulties coping? Not sure where to begin? Arthur Ashe said it best, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." I would like to help you through this journey. I utilize a conversational and relaxed style of therapy that can be used for all walks of life.
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Wenona Andress, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78204 (Online Only)
Do you have chronic pain and wonder if you can enjoy life again? Does your family struggle with addiction? Interested in reducing symptoms from a traumatic event? Trying to stop tobacco for health or prior to a surgery? Adjusting to mental illness/long term health condition and feel lost? It's my passion to guide you to a life that is as full as possible! I have been treating these issues, mood disorders, ADD/other adjustment disorders. My typical clients are young adults to Seniors. I see children/adults age 10 and over for chronic pain.
Do you have chronic pain and wonder if you can enjoy life again? Does your family struggle with addiction? Interested in reducing symptoms from a traumatic event? Trying to stop tobacco for health or prior to a surgery? Adjusting to mental illness/long term health condition and feel lost? It's my passion to guide you to a life that is as full as possible! I have been treating these issues, mood disorders, ADD/other adjustment disorders. My typical clients are young adults to Seniors. I see children/adults age 10 and over for chronic pain.
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Reagan Baiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78222 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Aging, death, break ups, brain injury, major health diagnosis, addiction, family conflict, and dozens of life's other challenges are accompanied by grief. Grief and loss is part of a universal human experience that, despite it's commonality, is just as difficult every time for every one of us. As much as we'd like for these feelings to just disappear they can cause us to feel overwhelmed and hopeless until we find a way to integrate them, not "get over" them. I offer telehealth visits to adults and older adults in Texas and am accepting new clients.
Aging, death, break ups, brain injury, major health diagnosis, addiction, family conflict, and dozens of life's other challenges are accompanied by grief. Grief and loss is part of a universal human experience that, despite it's commonality, is just as difficult every time for every one of us. As much as we'd like for these feelings to just disappear they can cause us to feel overwhelmed and hopeless until we find a way to integrate them, not "get over" them. I offer telehealth visits to adults and older adults in Texas and am accepting new clients.
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Clara O Magallanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC, EMDR, CLYL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
Through my extensive professional experience, I’ve developed expertise in working with children, teens, adults & seniors through different stages & transitions of life.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
Through my extensive professional experience, I’ve developed expertise in working with children, teens, adults & seniors through different stages & transitions of life.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
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Dr. Jocelyn Yvonne Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78299 (Online Only)
I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I work with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric community. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, place using an eclectic counseling approach to meet the needs of every individual, helping clients to develop the needed coping skills/strategies to face and overcome daily challenges.
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Anessa Vargas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
There are times when we have trouble navigating the unexpected in life, and I am here to to help you in your healing process. I provide a safe and welcoming environment as you process your thoughts and feelings to help facilitate the tools you possess from within you to help you through your way.
There are times when we have trouble navigating the unexpected in life, and I am here to to help you in your healing process. I provide a safe and welcoming environment as you process your thoughts and feelings to help facilitate the tools you possess from within you to help you through your way.
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Criselda Guerrero-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
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Thank you for visiting my profile. I know that finding a therapist and starting therapy is a hard first step to self care but awareness of who you will be working with is important.
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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.