Geriatric Therapists in Grand Rapids, MN
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent reminder of the importance to occasionally break from current patterns and try new things.
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My ideal client is someone who wants to better understand their mental health and develop practical coping skills for everyday life. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, or substance use challenges and feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. They are seeking a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where they can explore their thoughts and emotions, learn about their mental health, and set realistic goals. They are motivated to grow, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and happier life.
My ideal client is someone who wants to better understand their mental health and develop practical coping skills for everyday life. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, anger, or substance use challenges and feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. They are seeking a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where they can explore their thoughts and emotions, learn about their mental health, and set realistic goals. They are motivated to grow, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and happier life.
Because I’ve worked in both medical and school environments, I understand how overwhelming it can feel when life challenges stack up—whether that’s health issues, family stress, or emotional burnout. I've walked along side clients to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, we focus on what matters most to you—building insight, strengthening coping tools, and creating change that fits your life.My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you feel more resourced, more steady, and mor
Because I’ve worked in both medical and school environments, I understand how overwhelming it can feel when life challenges stack up—whether that’s health issues, family stress, or emotional burnout. I've walked along side clients to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Together, we focus on what matters most to you—building insight, strengthening coping tools, and creating change that fits your life.My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you feel more resourced, more steady, and mor
Welcome! I'm Melissa, a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have 10+ years of experience in a variety of mental health positions, including case management, ARMHS, county social work, substance use treatment settings, and hospital settings. I have a master's in social work from The University of New England. I work with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder & personality disorders. Also, phase of life concerns from adjusting to an addition to the family to retirement. I work primarily from a solution focused prospective. Working to change how experiences affect today's behaviors.
Welcome! I'm Melissa, a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have 10+ years of experience in a variety of mental health positions, including case management, ARMHS, county social work, substance use treatment settings, and hospital settings. I have a master's in social work from The University of New England. I work with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder & personality disorders. Also, phase of life concerns from adjusting to an addition to the family to retirement. I work primarily from a solution focused prospective. Working to change how experiences affect today's behaviors.
All people who prioritize their mental health flourish with access to effective treatment, supportive services, and communities that are inclusive and welcoming. Whole-person wellness starts at PMMH. We consider each person in their entirety; integrating treatment, care and resources which support a healthy mind, body, and spirit. We encourage each person to define their life goals— physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, vocational, and interpersonal—and we assist to achieve them. Our approach assists people in leading full lives with a focus on overall health and well-being.
All people who prioritize their mental health flourish with access to effective treatment, supportive services, and communities that are inclusive and welcoming. Whole-person wellness starts at PMMH. We consider each person in their entirety; integrating treatment, care and resources which support a healthy mind, body, and spirit. We encourage each person to define their life goals— physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, vocational, and interpersonal—and we assist to achieve them. Our approach assists people in leading full lives with a focus on overall health and well-being.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Anxiety? Depression? Just sick and tired of being sick and tired? We get it. Life can be a pain in the .....well.... a pain. Sometimes we just have to let it all out. Our team of experienced therapists get it. Trauma? YEP! ADHD? YEP! Military and public service? YEP! Let us help. We can offer you an alternative, non- doctory, take of your shoes and be comfy, place to let it all start to heal. We work with children, adults, couples, and families. Let us help you, help yourself.
Hi there! Finding a space where you can process topics such as grief, death, or chronic illness can be hard to find. I help individuals address topics that the greater community might consider uncomfortable. I work to normalize individual's lived experiences, providing them with coping skills and empowering them to reach their goals.
Hi there! Finding a space where you can process topics such as grief, death, or chronic illness can be hard to find. I help individuals address topics that the greater community might consider uncomfortable. I work to normalize individual's lived experiences, providing them with coping skills and empowering them to reach their goals.
Most of us are seeking some kind of peace in our lives. At times our lives feel off track. We feel stuck, and hungry for things to be different. I will teach you skills and tools to make the needed changes to create the life you want. I give homework at the end of every session to help change the patterns in life that aren't working. These tools will assist you in reconnecting with your own wisdom, and in guiding you to your own answers. It’s possible to live a life of peace and joy. Since COVID many clients have discovered Telemedicine is a very convient way to engage in therapy without having to leave work or home.
Most of us are seeking some kind of peace in our lives. At times our lives feel off track. We feel stuck, and hungry for things to be different. I will teach you skills and tools to make the needed changes to create the life you want. I give homework at the end of every session to help change the patterns in life that aren't working. These tools will assist you in reconnecting with your own wisdom, and in guiding you to your own answers. It’s possible to live a life of peace and joy. Since COVID many clients have discovered Telemedicine is a very convient way to engage in therapy without having to leave work or home.
I enjoy working with a variety of patients and feel comfortable addressing a diverse array of presenting issues. I have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field.
I enjoy working with a variety of patients and feel comfortable addressing a diverse array of presenting issues. I have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field.
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 17 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. Furthermore, we live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
Melissa Anderson Psychological Services has been serving the Moose Lake and surrounding areas for over 17 years. Our team of therapists and psychologists are compassionate about what we do and are here to help. We recognize the struggles people face in receiving support due to the lack of rural services available. We understand the importance of small-town values and culture. Furthermore, we live and work in this community and are dedicated to the people and families we serve.
Relationships are at the center of our lives. When those relationships feel strained, it can affect every part of our well-being. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want to better understand themselves and the patterns shaping their relationships.
Relationships are at the center of our lives. When those relationships feel strained, it can affect every part of our well-being. I work with couples, families, and individuals who want to better understand themselves and the patterns shaping their relationships.
I believe most symptoms make sense in the context of lived experience. I focus on identifying root causes of suffering, which may show up as anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelm, overthinking, perfectionism, or relational challenges. Many of my clients present with PTSD, ADHD, ASD, OCD, or life adjustments.
My background in military & healthcare settings allows me to support individuals with high stress & responsibility while remaining mindful of the impact that power, systems, & equity have on those who have experienced marginalization or discrimination. My approach is grounded in authenticity and non- judgement
I believe most symptoms make sense in the context of lived experience. I focus on identifying root causes of suffering, which may show up as anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelm, overthinking, perfectionism, or relational challenges. Many of my clients present with PTSD, ADHD, ASD, OCD, or life adjustments.
My background in military & healthcare settings allows me to support individuals with high stress & responsibility while remaining mindful of the impact that power, systems, & equity have on those who have experienced marginalization or discrimination. My approach is grounded in authenticity and non- judgement
My main focuses include stress, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. I work with a wide age range from young adults to seasoned individuals and couples. With eight years of experience as a hospice social worker, I've gained profound insights into the delicate realms of grief, stress linked to illness, physical changes, and the impact of medical trauma.
My main focuses include stress, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. I work with a wide age range from young adults to seasoned individuals and couples. With eight years of experience as a hospice social worker, I've gained profound insights into the delicate realms of grief, stress linked to illness, physical changes, and the impact of medical trauma.
My clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing dementia and caregiver stress.
My therapeutic approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused strategies, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and person-centered therapy.
My clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing dementia and caregiver stress.
My therapeutic approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused strategies, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and person-centered therapy.
You’re a woman in transition. Something in your life has shifted through divorce, changing family roles, children growing, friendships evolving, or years of tending to everyone else finally catching up with you. There’s a quiet inner knowing asking for more care, more truth, more space. You long to feel grounded, at home in your body, and aligned with who you really are. You’re ready to soften old stories, listen inward, and come back to yourself with trust, compassion, and a deeper sense of peace.
You’re a woman in transition. Something in your life has shifted through divorce, changing family roles, children growing, friendships evolving, or years of tending to everyone else finally catching up with you. There’s a quiet inner knowing asking for more care, more truth, more space. You long to feel grounded, at home in your body, and aligned with who you really are. You’re ready to soften old stories, listen inward, and come back to yourself with trust, compassion, and a deeper sense of peace.
Are you navigating a difficult loss, struggling in your relationships, or feeling stuck in a life transition? I offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for adults, children/adolescents, couples, and families to explore their emotional experiences and move forward toward meaningful change. My approach integrates person-centered therapy, humanistic principles, and attachment theory to help you deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and restore emotional balance.
Are you navigating a difficult loss, struggling in your relationships, or feeling stuck in a life transition? I offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for adults, children/adolescents, couples, and families to explore their emotional experiences and move forward toward meaningful change. My approach integrates person-centered therapy, humanistic principles, and attachment theory to help you deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and restore emotional balance.
I am an LICSW with 15+ years experience providing counseling in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I like to help people who are experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Trauma or Traumatic Brain Injury. My primary practice is equine-assisted therapy located in Little Falls, MN and I am certified in Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy. My equine therapy partners include my horses Ghost and Rooster. Currently I provide equine-assisted therapy April through November.
I also provide counseling at my Brainerd office two days a week for those interested in more traditional face-to-face therapy.
I am an LICSW with 15+ years experience providing counseling in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I like to help people who are experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Trauma or Traumatic Brain Injury. My primary practice is equine-assisted therapy located in Little Falls, MN and I am certified in Gestalt Equine Psychotherapy. My equine therapy partners include my horses Ghost and Rooster. Currently I provide equine-assisted therapy April through November.
I also provide counseling at my Brainerd office two days a week for those interested in more traditional face-to-face therapy.
I've been working with adults and teens for over 49 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.
I've been working with adults and teens for over 49 years. My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that will be beneficial to you. My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem and pride.
Thank you for arriving here with me. Whether you are experiencing past trauma that is resurfacing, the weight of burnout, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from always being the strong one, you deserve a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I help adults (18+) explore their inner worlds with compassion and curiosity. Clients often come to me navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, self-esteem challenges, self-identity or major life transitions like loss of a loved one, breakup/divorce or perimenopause/menopause. My intention is to provide safe space to land.
Thank you for arriving here with me. Whether you are experiencing past trauma that is resurfacing, the weight of burnout, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from always being the strong one, you deserve a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I help adults (18+) explore their inner worlds with compassion and curiosity. Clients often come to me navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, self-esteem challenges, self-identity or major life transitions like loss of a loved one, breakup/divorce or perimenopause/menopause. My intention is to provide safe space to land.
I have many years of experience in human services; including the fields of mental health, social services, education, medicine and crisis intervention. I have worked with a variety of populations; urban and rural, racial and ethnic, cultural and religious, age and socio economic level. I have done counseling with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I have skills in crisis intervention, diagnosis and assessment, short term counseling, and group work. I have worked in the areas of sexual and domestic violence, serious and persistent mental illness, chronic pain and disease issues. I help clients adjust and cope with life changing events.
I have many years of experience in human services; including the fields of mental health, social services, education, medicine and crisis intervention. I have worked with a variety of populations; urban and rural, racial and ethnic, cultural and religious, age and socio economic level. I have done counseling with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I have skills in crisis intervention, diagnosis and assessment, short term counseling, and group work. I have worked in the areas of sexual and domestic violence, serious and persistent mental illness, chronic pain and disease issues. I help clients adjust and cope with life changing events.
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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.