Eastern Plumas Health Care Welcomes New Senior Life Solutions Therapist

Stephanie Gonzales joins the team to provide group, individual, and family therapy services

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Eastern Plumas Health Care has welcomed Stephanie Gonzales, an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), as the new Therapist for its Senior Life Solutions program. The Senior Life Solutions program is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.

Why it matters

The addition of Stephanie Gonzales to the Senior Life Solutions team at Eastern Plumas Health Care will help expand access to critical mental health services for older adults in the community who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and other challenges that come with aging.

The details

As the new Therapist, Stephanie Gonzales will be responsible for providing therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual, and family therapy sessions. She will focus on quality patient care and provision of services ordered by a physician. Gonzales is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. Her most recent employment was as a therapist at Reno Behavioral Hospital, where she provided individual and group therapy services to patients with acute mental health needs.

  • Stephanie Gonzales joined the Eastern Plumas Health Care Senior Life Solutions team in February 2026.

The players

Stephanie Gonzales

An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) who is the new Therapist for the Eastern Plumas Health Care Senior Life Solutions program.

Eastern Plumas Health Care

A healthcare provider that operates the Senior Life Solutions program, an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression or anxiety.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to work with SLS because of the commitment to fostering community and meaningful connection. I look forward to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to feel seen, heard, and empowered.”

— Stephanie Gonzales, Therapist, Senior Life Solutions program (sierradailynews.com)

What’s next

Anyone can refer a patient to the Senior Life Solutions program, including a physician, family member, the patient, or another healthcare professional. For more information, the public can call (530) 832-6780.

The takeaway

The addition of an experienced therapist like Stephanie Gonzales to the Senior Life Solutions program at Eastern Plumas Health Care will help expand access to critical mental health services for older adults in the community who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, and other challenges that come with aging.