Way Treatment Center · Roseville, California
If your loved one has become anxious, agitated, aggressive, paranoid, is hallucinating, has personality changes, or is becoming increasingly difficult to care for, Dr. William Van Horn provides experienced psychiatric evaluation and treatment for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
(916) 905-0028
30+ Years
of psychiatric experience
Nearly 20 Years
specializing in geriatric psychiatry
In-Person Care
in Roseville, California
Appointments may be available as soon as next week.
Families Often Contact Us Because…
These behavioral and emotional changes can be overwhelming for families. Specialized psychiatric evaluation can help determine appropriate treatment options.
Increasing agitation
Aggressive behavior
Hallucinations
Paranoia
Anxiety
Sleep problems
Personality changes
Refusing medications
Wandering
Caregiver exhaustion
Why Families Choose Dr. Van Horn
William A. Van Horn, MD is a board-certified neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than three decades treating patients and families at the intersection of psychiatry and neurology.
More than 30 years of psychiatric experience
Dr. William A. Van Horn has practiced psychiatry for over three decades, with deep training at the intersection of psychiatry and neurology.
Nearly 20 years focused on geriatric psychiatry
His clinical work has centered on older adults and the complex behavioral symptoms that accompany memory loss and dementia.
Comprehensive evaluations
Each evaluation considers the full picture: medical history, current medications, recent behaviors, and the family’s specific concerns.
Individualized treatment plans
Recommendations are built around the person in front of us — their history, their family, and the patterns of their symptoms.
Compassionate, family-centered care
Caregivers are heard and supported. We work alongside the existing care team so families do not feel alone in next steps.
What Happens Next?
Call our office or request an appointment.
Begin with a private conversation by phone or our secure request form. We will tell you what to expect and how quickly we can be seen.
Meet with Dr. Van Horn for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
An unhurried, in-person visit at our Roseville office. Family members attend with the patient so we hear the full picture.
Receive an individualized treatment plan tailored to your loved one’s needs.
You leave with a clear, written plan — including medication review, follow-up cadence, and family guidance.
Work together to improve quality of life for both the patient and family whenever possible.
Ongoing support that adapts as symptoms change, with a clinical director available to coordinate each step.
When to Seek an Evaluation
The families who contact us have usually been managing for a while. They are tired, sometimes frightened, and unsure whether what they are seeing is normal aging or something that can be treated.
A Note for Caregivers
“You are not failing. You are watching someone you love change in ways that no caregiver should have to manage alone.”
Reaching out is not a step back from caregiving. It is often the step that gives your loved one access to the kind of psychiatric care that protects their dignity — and yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
When behavioral or emotional symptoms begin to interfere with daily life, safety, or caregiving — even if a primary care doctor is already involved. Agitation, aggression, hallucinations, paranoia, sleep disruption, and refusal of care all warrant a specialized evaluation. Earlier evaluation means more living brain cells and greater benefit.
You are welcome to begin with a private conversation with our clinical director by phone. Many families start the evaluation from information you can share, and we will advise you on the least stressful way to bring your loved one in if an in-person evaluation is needed.
Yes. Agitation, aggression, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and sleep disruption all respond to specialized treatment when the underlying causes are correctly identified. Many families see meaningful improvement within weeks of starting a tailored plan.
We are an out-of-network practice and provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurer. Coverage depends on your specific Medicare plan and the services provided. Please call us and we will help you understand what to expect.
A list of current medications, recent medical records if available, observations of behavioral patterns, and any specific concerns you want addressed. Family members are encouraged to attend alongside the patient.
No referral is required. You can call our office directly or request an appointment through our website. If your loved one’s primary care doctor would like to coordinate, we are glad to speak with them.
We frequently help with agitation, aggression, anxiety, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, sleep disruption, refusal of medications or care, personality changes, and wandering. These are the kinds of symptoms that exhaust families and make caregiving at home feel unsafe.
Many calls are returned the same day. Appointments may be available as soon as next week. Urgent situations are prioritized — please tell us if there is immediate safety risk.
We are an out-of-network practice and provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurer. Please see our Cost of Services page or call us for details.
After the evaluation, Dr. Van Horn will discuss findings with you clearly and provide a written evaluation. If a diagnosis is appropriate you will understand what it means and what it does not.
Yes. Family involvement is welcomed and is part of how we get a complete picture. We will arrange the visit so the patient feels safe and family members have time to speak with Dr. Van Horn.
Take the First Step Today
If you are reading this at 2am, please call in the morning.
A clinical director will speak with you, take your concerns seriously, and help you decide whether Dr. Van Horn is the right next step.
(916) 905-0028
