Geriatric Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
The most fundamental human need is that of growth and development into the person that you want to become: being fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. In our meetings there is space for you to be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of challenges and concerns. This will help you see greater options and make different more informed choices in your life.
The most fundamental human need is that of growth and development into the person that you want to become: being fully present and alive to one's thoughts, feelings and bodily states. You can change old patterns of behavior, thoughts, feelings and relationships to help you make different choices in your life. In our meetings there is space for you to be seen, heard and understood without judgment. You can find an increase in self-awareness, getting to the root of challenges and concerns. This will help you see greater options and make different more informed choices in your life.
I’m Brian Celso, PhD, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in the emotional and psychological needs of older adults navigating changes in health, independence, and quality of life.
I help by offering steady support and a compassionate space to process the emotional impact of health challenges. My approach focuses on acknowledging the realities of physical change while gently working through the grief, loss, and identity shifts that often accompany shifting roles and abilities.
I’m Brian Celso, PhD, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in the emotional and psychological needs of older adults navigating changes in health, independence, and quality of life.
I help by offering steady support and a compassionate space to process the emotional impact of health challenges. My approach focuses on acknowledging the realities of physical change while gently working through the grief, loss, and identity shifts that often accompany shifting roles and abilities.
A diagnosis of a deadly disease, especially Dementia can come in our 40s.
My specialty & love are helping individuals at transition points of their lives, with a focus from Adolescence to Mid-life and beyond. These are times of dealing with many changes in one's life. These changes may include family, friends, and your role in community. This is also a time when we are surrounded with "Transition Myths" i.e.; How we should be feeling, acting and thinking. Some of these are Memory Loss, Depression, Physical Fitness, Sexuality. My goals are to educate and separate myth from fact while helping YOU ease life's transitions so YOU can continue YOUR life with new hopes, dreams, respect and dignity.
A diagnosis of a deadly disease, especially Dementia can come in our 40s.
My specialty & love are helping individuals at transition points of their lives, with a focus from Adolescence to Mid-life and beyond. These are times of dealing with many changes in one's life. These changes may include family, friends, and your role in community. This is also a time when we are surrounded with "Transition Myths" i.e.; How we should be feeling, acting and thinking. Some of these are Memory Loss, Depression, Physical Fitness, Sexuality. My goals are to educate and separate myth from fact while helping YOU ease life's transitions so YOU can continue YOUR life with new hopes, dreams, respect and dignity.
These are the main issues I can help you with: navigating grief and loss, living with chronic illnesses, and supporting seniors through life transitions.
Carrying heavy emotions all alone—whether caregiving stress, family conflicts, cultural transitions, or healing from relationship trauma—can feel overwhelming. You might feel burnt out from always putting others first. If this is you, please know you don't have to carry this by yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and trauma-informed space where we can work together. Drawing from evidence-based tools, I support adults and families across Texas and Florida in uncovering their inner strength, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful healing and growth. You are not alone.
These are the main issues I can help you with: navigating grief and loss, living with chronic illnesses, and supporting seniors through life transitions.
Carrying heavy emotions all alone—whether caregiving stress, family conflicts, cultural transitions, or healing from relationship trauma—can feel overwhelming. You might feel burnt out from always putting others first. If this is you, please know you don't have to carry this by yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and trauma-informed space where we can work together. Drawing from evidence-based tools, I support adults and families across Texas and Florida in uncovering their inner strength, building resilience, and moving toward meaningful healing and growth. You are not alone.
HI! I am an LCSW and am licensed in NJ and FL. I have been very successful with working with individual grief therapy, anxiety and depression, OCD, bi-polar disorder and everyday stress management. I can offer life coaching and have experience with health issues and end of life care. I also work with behavioral change. The key is to promote positive change and work on life management skills. Some treatment options are cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, and brief therapy.
I am in the process of receiving a certificate in nutrition as i believe it plays a role in our overall sense of well-being.
HI! I am an LCSW and am licensed in NJ and FL. I have been very successful with working with individual grief therapy, anxiety and depression, OCD, bi-polar disorder and everyday stress management. I can offer life coaching and have experience with health issues and end of life care. I also work with behavioral change. The key is to promote positive change and work on life management skills. Some treatment options are cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, and brief therapy.
I am in the process of receiving a certificate in nutrition as i believe it plays a role in our overall sense of well-being.
You are one step closer to feeling more in control of your life. Reaching out for help is a brave, and sometimes scary, thing to do. My goal is to help you through the immediate problems that have led you here, then teach the skills needed to have better control of your emotions in the future. You can find peace within yourself and your relationships through a process of self-reflection, effective communication, and healthy relationship skills. My passion is teaching/training/educating clients to become the best version of themselves. Healthy relationships begin with a Healthy You.
You are one step closer to feeling more in control of your life. Reaching out for help is a brave, and sometimes scary, thing to do. My goal is to help you through the immediate problems that have led you here, then teach the skills needed to have better control of your emotions in the future. You can find peace within yourself and your relationships through a process of self-reflection, effective communication, and healthy relationship skills. My passion is teaching/training/educating clients to become the best version of themselves. Healthy relationships begin with a Healthy You.
I have been dedicated to working with the geriatric population in recent years, and I am pleased to offer services in Spanish.
As a Certified Addiction counselor and clinical trauma specialist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their struggles and uncover their strengths. I have dedicated my career to working with diverse populations, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and attention deficit disorders.
I have been dedicated to working with the geriatric population in recent years, and I am pleased to offer services in Spanish.
As a Certified Addiction counselor and clinical trauma specialist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their struggles and uncover their strengths. I have dedicated my career to working with diverse populations, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and attention deficit disorders.
I work primarily with Adults and Seniors.
I'm Stephen Voigt, MSW, LCSW. QS I am a therapist and a Veteran with over 40 years practice experience. I am experienced in a number of different Evidence based therapies including CBT, Experiential, Psychodynamic, and Client Centered. Everyone is unique, I believe it is important to tailor the treatment approach to the clients' needs rather than a one size fits all approach.
I work primarily with Adults and Seniors.
I'm Stephen Voigt, MSW, LCSW. QS I am a therapist and a Veteran with over 40 years practice experience. I am experienced in a number of different Evidence based therapies including CBT, Experiential, Psychodynamic, and Client Centered. Everyone is unique, I believe it is important to tailor the treatment approach to the clients' needs rather than a one size fits all approach.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges alone? Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you do not have to go through it by yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, couples, and veterans work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges alone? Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you do not have to go through it by yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, couples, and veterans work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.
I work with young and older adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, loneliness, family issues, relationship issues, and loss.
I am passionate about helping others through difficult times. I find that being honest, personable, and having active listening ability allows me to listen without judgment. I enjoy seeing the individuals that I work with become the best versions of themselves.
I work with young and older adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, loneliness, family issues, relationship issues, and loss.
I am passionate about helping others through difficult times. I find that being honest, personable, and having active listening ability allows me to listen without judgment. I enjoy seeing the individuals that I work with become the best versions of themselves.
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work with children, teens, and adults. I prefer to take a relational, client-centered approach to psychotherapy and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where my clients can be empowered to create positive change and to live better and more meaningful lives. I also come with years of experience working with families. In additional to my clinical work, I also provide forensic psychological assessments (immigration, personal injury, social investigations) and psychoeducational and educational testing for learning differences, autism, and ADHD.
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work with children, teens, and adults. I prefer to take a relational, client-centered approach to psychotherapy and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where my clients can be empowered to create positive change and to live better and more meaningful lives. I also come with years of experience working with families. In additional to my clinical work, I also provide forensic psychological assessments (immigration, personal injury, social investigations) and psychoeducational and educational testing for learning differences, autism, and ADHD.
I help people seek empowerment to live his/her best life, while providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My experience includes working with children and adolescents, as well as adults in several mental health settings, such as outpatient therapy and crisis intervention in a hospital. Cognitive behavioral therapy is typically my treatment model of preference. I treat issues and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more! My patients have described me as having a calm, welcoming, and relaxing demeanor.
I help people seek empowerment to live his/her best life, while providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My experience includes working with children and adolescents, as well as adults in several mental health settings, such as outpatient therapy and crisis intervention in a hospital. Cognitive behavioral therapy is typically my treatment model of preference. I treat issues and diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more! My patients have described me as having a calm, welcoming, and relaxing demeanor.
Everyone should have access to therapy regardless of their background. Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be seen as a priority. I specialize with clients who have depression and anxiety. I want to help my clients to be able to cope better and live more fulfilling lives.
Everyone should have access to therapy regardless of their background. Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be seen as a priority. I specialize with clients who have depression and anxiety. I want to help my clients to be able to cope better and live more fulfilling lives.
Whatever is coming up for you, it is possible to move from survive to thrive!
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher. My approach is down to earth, respectful, and compassionate. Clients I've worked with have come from many backgrounds, including a range of life stage, ethnicity, culture, and gender identity. My work is trauma, addiction, and family systems informed. Working together, we can use a variety of perspectives and techniques to improve your relationship with yourself, and learn to live your life.
Whatever is coming up for you, it is possible to move from survive to thrive!
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher. My approach is down to earth, respectful, and compassionate. Clients I've worked with have come from many backgrounds, including a range of life stage, ethnicity, culture, and gender identity. My work is trauma, addiction, and family systems informed. Working together, we can use a variety of perspectives and techniques to improve your relationship with yourself, and learn to live your life.
My ideal client is ready — or willing — to explore the deeper layers of their story. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or struggle to balance caregiving with self-care. They carry generational wounds, feel disconnected from purpose, and long to feel spiritually whole. Often deeply compassionate, they struggle to offer themselves the care they give others. They seek to feel safe, seen, and empowered to release burdens, cultivate self-compassion, set boundaries, and truly thrive.
My ideal client is ready — or willing — to explore the deeper layers of their story. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or struggle to balance caregiving with self-care. They carry generational wounds, feel disconnected from purpose, and long to feel spiritually whole. Often deeply compassionate, they struggle to offer themselves the care they give others. They seek to feel safe, seen, and empowered to release burdens, cultivate self-compassion, set boundaries, and truly thrive.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to manage it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can gain clarity and start moving forward.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and mood disorders, including Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. My approach is compassionate, structured, and focused on helping you build practical coping skills you can use in your daily life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress, you don’t have to manage it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can gain clarity and start moving forward.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and mood disorders, including Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. My approach is compassionate, structured, and focused on helping you build practical coping skills you can use in your daily life.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe we are each uniquely created and my job as a therapist is to help each person recover who they were meant to be before they became wounded by their life's circumstances. In my practice I have seen healing take place when my clients take responsibility for themselves. I have helped clients come to terms with addiction, relationship problems, codependency and family issues. I am guided by a deep commitment to my faith and my local church.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe we are each uniquely created and my job as a therapist is to help each person recover who they were meant to be before they became wounded by their life's circumstances. In my practice I have seen healing take place when my clients take responsibility for themselves. I have helped clients come to terms with addiction, relationship problems, codependency and family issues. I am guided by a deep commitment to my faith and my local church.
Hello, my name is Dr. Norma Owens Hixon. I hold a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Social Emotional Learning from National University and a Master’s in Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and have worked full-time in the Psychology Department at an inpatient mental health facility for the past 10 years. I specialize in working with both civil and forensic patients experiencing psychotic disorders, mood disturbances, situational crises, and other significant mental health challenges.
Hello, my name is Dr. Norma Owens Hixon. I hold a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Social Emotional Learning from National University and a Master’s in Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and have worked full-time in the Psychology Department at an inpatient mental health facility for the past 10 years. I specialize in working with both civil and forensic patients experiencing psychotic disorders, mood disturbances, situational crises, and other significant mental health challenges.
I have more than 20 years of experience helping adults, elderly/ geriatric populations experiencing significant life changes; such as, grief, functioning decline, and loneliness.
I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. I admire the courage it takes to seek support, so I commend you for prioritizing your mental health and taking this significant first step.
Over the past decade, I’ve honed my focus on supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. My approach is grounded in understanding that every person has a unique story, with distinct strengths, values, and support systems.
I have more than 20 years of experience helping adults, elderly/ geriatric populations experiencing significant life changes; such as, grief, functioning decline, and loneliness.
I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. I admire the courage it takes to seek support, so I commend you for prioritizing your mental health and taking this significant first step.
Over the past decade, I’ve honed my focus on supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. My approach is grounded in understanding that every person has a unique story, with distinct strengths, values, and support systems.
As a licensed therapist who also serves many non-professional roles; wife, mother, sibling, and teacher, and who has experience with personal grief and loss, I validate and empathize the ups and downs that life throws at us on our journey. With full understanding and compassion, I am here to help you navigate those twists and turns so that you can become the best version of yourself.
My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported—just as you are.
As a licensed therapist who also serves many non-professional roles; wife, mother, sibling, and teacher, and who has experience with personal grief and loss, I validate and empathize the ups and downs that life throws at us on our journey. With full understanding and compassion, I am here to help you navigate those twists and turns so that you can become the best version of yourself.
My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported—just as you are.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.