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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 Whittier, the suburbs of Whittier, other nearby places such as La Habra, Montebello, 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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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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  • Anger
  • Attachment Issues
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Geriatric
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
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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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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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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Bereavement
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Couples
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • End of Life
  • Family Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Front Line Workers
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Life Adjustment
  • Parental Burnout
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • Vicarious Trauma
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  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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make your goals a priority, and I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with your aspirations. While starting therapy may feel daunting, please know that I am here to make this process as comfortable and enriching as possible.


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make your goals a priority, and I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with your aspirations. While starting therapy may feel daunting, please know that I am here to make this process as comfortable and enriching as possible.

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My therapeutic toolbox includes person-centered therapy with reflective listening, solution-focused therapy, problem-solving therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and systems therapy. Together, we'll navigate these approaches.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Geriatric
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use Disorders
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grow more quickly than you ever have before. It is important to me to make a difference in the lives of my clients through improving their self-confidence and helping them through life’s problems.


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grow more quickly than you ever have before. It is important to me to make a difference in the lives of my clients through improving their self-confidence and helping them through life’s problems.

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I offer careful and compassionate counseling with the primary focus on understanding my clients and their stories. I want to help my clients to achieve whatever solutions and life changes they are looking for while enjoying the therapeutic process.

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  • Adults
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • BIPOC
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Jodie Van Aalsburg
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help to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This first step in finding peace. Your feelings are valid and matter. I am committed to working with you as you process and seek the tools to live more mindfully. Call for a free 15 min consult.


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help to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This first step in finding peace. Your feelings are valid and matter. I am committed to working with you as you process and seek the tools to live more mindfully. Call for a free 15 min consult.

Something to know about my approach is:

Client-led. Meaning that I will not carry you. Together we can explore ways you can get from where you are now to where you want to be. My role is to walk alongside you, at your pace, with guidance and support. Therapy is a collaborative effort.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Children
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Postpartum
  • Teenagers
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