Depression Treatment for Seniors and Caregivers in California
You Do Not Have to Carry This Alone
Experience joy again
Everyone experiences sadness from time to time. Feeling down after a loss, disappointment, or major life change is a normal part of being human. However, when feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in activities persist for weeks or begin to interfere with your daily life, it may be depression.
At Roseville Elder Services, I help older adults and caregivers throughout California better understand depression, reconnect with what matters most, and rediscover hope. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, adjusting to retirement, coping with health changes, feeling isolated, or overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities, therapy can help you begin to feel like yourself again.
You deserve to experience joy, purpose, and connection.
What Depression Can Look Like
Depression is more than simply feeling sad. It can affect your thoughts, emotions, physical health, and relationships. For many older adults, depression can also look different than it does earlier in life.
You may notice:
Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless
Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
Feeling tired or having little energy
Sleeping too much or having difficulty sleeping
Changes in appetite or weight
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Feeling irritable or withdrawing from others
Feeling guilty, worthless, or like a burden
Unexplained aches and pains
Losing motivation to complete everyday tasks
Many people assume these changes are just a normal part of aging. They are not. Depression is a medical condition that is treatable.
For many older adults, depression develops gradually following significant life changes. Retirement can bring a loss of identity and routine. Health concerns may limit independence. Adult children move away, social circles become smaller, and the loss of loved ones can leave life feeling unfamiliar.
Caregivers are also at increased risk for depression. The emotional, physical, and financial demands of caring for someone else often leave little time to care for yourself.
Depression can make it difficult to see a path forward, but healing is possible. Therapy provides a safe place to process these changes, strengthen your coping skills, and reconnect with the parts of life that bring meaning and fulfillment.
How Therapy Can Help
Depression is highly treatable. Research consistently shows that therapy can reduce symptoms of depression, improve overall quality of life, and help people regain a sense of purpose and hope.
Together we will work to:
Understand the factors contributing to your depression
Identify unhelpful thinking patterns
Reconnect with activities that bring meaning and enjoyment
Build healthy routines that support emotional well being
Strengthen relationships and social connections
Develop practical coping strategies
Increase resilience during life's challenges
The goal is not to pretend everything is okay. The goal is to help you feel more like yourself again and move forward with greater confidence and hope
My Therapy Approach
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CBT and Solution Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. Focuses on connecting the mind with the body, mood and behavior.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Focuses on strengths, goals, and practical steps toward change.
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Mindfulness & Strengths
Mindfulness-Based Techniques: Helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and stay grounded in the present moment.
Strengths-Based Therapy: Builds on the resilience, wisdom, and life experience you already have.
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Trauma Informed
Trauma-Informed Care: Creates a safe, respectful environment that honors your experiences and emotional needs.
Why Choose Roseville Elder Services?
Hi, I'm Hannah Wagner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy for older adults and caregivers. I understand that depression in later life often looks different than it does for younger adults.
My practice is dedicated to helping older adults and caregivers navigate the emotional challenges that come with aging while preserving dignity, independence, and quality of life.
My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and compassionate. I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" you; it's about helping you recognize your strengths, build on your resilience, and develop practical tools to support lasting emotional well-being.
Together, we'll create strategies that help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, purpose, and peace of mind.
I provide therapy for:
Seniors experiencing depression
Older adults navigating aging related changes
Family caregivers
Adults adjusting to retirement
Individuals coping with grief and loss
People experiencing health changes
Seniors facing major life changes
Sessions are available virtually throughout California, with limited in home therapy available in the Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln areas.
Take the First Step
Depression can make it feel like things will never get better, but you do not have to face it alone.
With the right support, healing is possible. If you are ready to reconnect with hope, purpose, and the life you want to live, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Contact Roseville Elder Services today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.