Meet Our Expert Therapists

Click on each licensed therapist to learn more about their background and areas of expertise.

Dr. Tom Moss, MD

PhD in Clinical Psychology from UC Berkeley, certified in Complicated Grief Therapy.

I guide seniors through loss with narrative therapy and mindfulness, helping them honor their past while rebuilding purpose.

Specialties:

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transitions

Family Therapy

20+ years experience

Dr. Merrill Shephard, MD

MSN from Columbia, board-certified PMHNP, trained in integrative psychiatry for seniors.

I treat the whole person—not just symptoms—by integrating medication with nutrition, sleep hygiene, and gentle movement plans.

Specialties:

Trauma

Grief Counseling

Family Therapy

10+ years experience

Dr. Robert Farmer, MD

MSW from University of Texas, certified in EMDR for complex trauma, VA advanced trauma training.

I help aging veterans reframe their service stories into sources of strength. Using EMDR and life-review therapy, we tackle PTSD and isolation.

Specialties:

Chronic Pain

Cognitive Decline

Chronic Pain Management

15+ years experience

Dr. Emily Painter, MD

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from UCLA, advanced training in trauma systems therapy, fluent in Hindi and Spanish.

I heal family rifts and caregiving stress by blending cultural sensitivity with evidence-based techniques. Together, we build bridges between generations.

Specialties:

Grief and Loss

Anxiety

Trauma Recovery

8+ years experience

Dr. River Hunt, MD

PsyD from Northwestern, postdoc in Geriatric Neuropsychology at Harvard, certified in dementia differential diagnosis.

I help seniors and families understand memory changes through clear, actionable assessments. My focus is on preserving independence by teaching practical brain-health strategies.

Specialties:

Life Transitions

Relationship Counseling

12+ years experience

Dr. Jim Sperling, MD

MD from Johns Hopkins, fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic, certified in Pharmacogenomics for late-life mental health.

I combine medication management with psychotherapy, focusing on minimizing side effects while maximizing emotional stability. My goal is to help seniors feel like themselves again, with treatments tailored to their unique biology and lifestyle.

Specialties:

Depression

Psychologist

18+ years experience