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Find Geriatric Therapists & Counselors in El Cajon, CA.

 

As you get into advanced age, 65 years and older, it can be challenging to find happiness and cope with life changes.

Luckily, there are geriatric mental health professionals standing by to help you deal with transitions related to aging, navigate tough situations, and even find new meaning in life. Whether you are located in downtown El Cajon, the suburbs of El Cajon, other nearby places such as National City, San Diego, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need Geriatric Mental Health Therapy?

If you’re not sure whether you should consider geriatric mental health therapy, this section will help you. Here are some signs you could use therapy:

  • You regularly have outbursts or feelings of aggression toward others.
  • You no longer enjoy things that used to make you happy.
  • You feel stressed out.
  • You turn to alcohol or drugs to calm your mind or get you through the day.
  • You are not sure how you want to live out your remaining years.
  • You suffer from anxiety.
  • You are reeling from the deaths of family members and friends.

This is not an exhaustive list of issues that affect older people.

If you’re experiencing any of the above issues, or simply would like to enjoy life more, you could benefit from geriatric therapy. Here’s some helpful information about finding a therapist who’s a great fit for you.

Don’t Wait: Start Geriatric Therapy Today!

Your geriatric therapist will get to know you and identify any mental or emotional issues that need to be resolved. They’ll then create a treatment plan and goals to work towards. With ongoing therapy, you can work towards fully enjoying your life, even in old age. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified geriatric therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Together we'll look at your interests and experiences to help you get to know yourself better. We'll figure out your "why's" and what's getting in the way of you living the meaningful, fulfilling life you deserve.


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Together we'll look at your interests and experiences to help you get to know yourself better. We'll figure out your "why's" and what's getting in the way of you living the meaningful, fulfilling life you deserve.

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Clients who work with me appreciate my sense of humor and ability to help them regain perspective when they are feeling lost. I try to meet people where they are, and help restore hopefulness and a sense of meaning.

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Adjusting to different stages and responsibilities, coping with emotions and past events or childhood of origin issues that continue to get triggered, changing relationships, increasing self-compassion, and meaning making of the past and present.

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My approach is collaborative and my sessions are guided by your goals, concerns, and your readiness to make changes. I would like to learn about what made you seek therapy at this point in your life.

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  • Anticipatory Grief
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Your identity, history, and beliefs should be welcomed and woven into your healing process. If it is important to you, it is important to me.


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Your identity, history, and beliefs should be welcomed and woven into your healing process. If it is important to you, it is important to me.

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As an eclectic (integrated) therapist, my approach is highly customized for each client, and each session, focused on your needs in the moment.

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  • Mood Regulation
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Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your challenges, set goals, understand your values, find clarity, and equip you with tools to continue your journey toward change.

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I use a person-centered approach and integrate various interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and DBT, to best support your needs.

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Paula Maness
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I want to work with you on what lies underneath. Symptoms and behaviors didn't appear in a vacuum but were developed over a long period of time and within the structure of who you are, what you believe, and what you aspire to become.


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I want to work with you on what lies underneath. Symptoms and behaviors didn't appear in a vacuum but were developed over a long period of time and within the structure of who you are, what you believe, and what you aspire to become.

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I believe that learning to laugh at ourselves is one of the greatest skills we can acquire. We often harshly judge ourselves and others needlessly ultimately causing us grief, pain and loneliness

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  • Attachment Issues
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