Telehealth Counseling · Arizona · Minnesota · Washington
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Counseling for older adults and the families who care for them.
Compassionate telehealth support for those facing Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurological illness — and for the caregivers carrying the weight beside them.
Sandra Naylor, LCSW
Board Certified Clinical Geriatric Psychotherapist
I understand this — not just professionally.
I spent 18 months as a caregiver. I know the exhaustion, the grief, and the helplessness that come with watching someone you love change.
I've also lived alongside a family member with an undiagnosed neurological condition — the confusion, the memory loss, the difficult behaviors, and the constant stress of facing it without support.
I chose to work with older adults and their families because of this. Aging deserves providers who truly understand what's happening — not just clinically, but personally.
Who I help
You don’t have to face this alone.
Most people reach out when they feel overwhelmed — by a diagnosis, by caregiving, or by a future that suddenly feels uncertain. You may be wondering how your loved one will be cared for, where they'll live when the time comes, or how you'll keep going yourself.
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For Older Adults
Therapy and support for older adults living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Lewy body disease, frontotemporal dementia, stroke recovery, and change.
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For Caregivers
Support for spouses, adult children, and family caregivers carrying the emotional, practical, and often invisible weight of care.
Whether you're reaching out for yourself or for someone you love, you're welcome here.
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For Families
Guidance for families navigating difficult decisions, changing needs, hard conversations, and the uncertainty of what comes next.
Support can start with one conversation.
The first consultation is free, relaxed, and focused on what you’re facing right now.
HOW I help
Counseling & guidance, grounded in real understanding.
A safe place to unload
Somewhere to bring your anger, your disappointment, and your grief for what's been lost, with someone who truly listens.
Planning ahead
Thoughtful guidance on living arrangements and what comes next, including transitions to assisted living or long-term care.
Making sense of it all
Support in understanding your situation and finding your footing when everything feels uncertain.
Resources and connection
Referrals to support groups and resources, so you're never carrying this in isolation.
Day-to-day guidance
Practical help managing the realities of caregiving and illness.
Ready to talk?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for support that understands what you’re facing, let’s talk.
Schedule a Free Consultation →
HOW to get started
Reaching out is easier than you think.
Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part. Here's how simple it is:
— Step 1 —
Schedule a free consultation
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to understand what you’re facing and what kind of support you need.
— Step 2 —
Talk through what’s happening
You’ll share what life looks like right now, what feels hardest, and where guidance or counseling may be helpful.
— Step 3 —
We begin, together
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll begin working through the emotional, practical, and family challenges side by side.
TELEHEALTh
Support from the comfort of home.
All sessions take place online, so there's no driving, no waiting rooms, and no leaving the house. We meet face to face by video, wherever you're most comfortable.
And if technology isn't your strong suit, don't worry — I'll walk you through getting set up. It's simpler than it sounds.
About me
Sandra Naylor, LCSW
As a Board Certified Clinical Geriatric Psychotherapist, I specialize in supporting individuals, caregivers, and families through the challenges of aging — depression, anxiety, chronic illness, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia, and terminal diagnoses.
I work collaboratively, helping families solve problems through difficult transitions while we address the emotional strain and complicated family dynamics that often surface when caring for an aging loved one. When it helps, I work alongside your other doctors and care providers so that every part of your care — emotional and physical — fits together.
It is a privilege to support people during this stage of life, and I'm committed to walking beside you with compassion and understanding.
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