Alzheimer's Therapists in Raleigh, NC

I specialize in pet loss and grief, loss and grief, chronic disease, caregivers for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, eco-anxiety, stress, anxiety, depression, pro-aging, life coaching, and assisting clients in finding their next act in life. You are a whole person and that’s my approach in working with you from a mind, body, and spirit approach. I work with adults and specialize in clients over the age of 50.

Are you experiencing obstacles in life where you feel you may be stumbling through and want to be more steady? Do you feel lost and don’t know the next step to take? Let me be your guide, or sherpa through the tough times, assisting you in your journey of life. Therapy is a process of self-discovery and growth and in my sessions, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging and guiding a change in outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track of your life’s journey. I offer individual and couples therapy for a wide array of concerns.

I would be honored to help you navigate your life challenges. I have worked with many adults who are experiencing caring for loved ones, life changes in residence, health and circumstances, as well as those coping with the changes that getting older bring. Many individuals are overwhelmed by these issues and are having a difficult time finding a "new normal." I would be happy to discuss your insurance to see if I am paneled with them.

Are you new to therapy? Does reading through profiles, hoping to find someone that feels right feel overwhelming? I am here to help you, without judgment. I provide affordable services through Awakenings Counseling both virtually and in person. I am currently enrolled in East Carolina University’s Clinical Counseling Program and provide low-cost counseling under the supervision of Tracy Russell, LCSW.

Each and every potential client is different and bring different values and challenges to therapy. The goals, needs, or issues of every single person is just as important to me as my own, therefore I approach each client using a Client-centered or Person-Centered Approach to ensure I am putting the needs of my clients' before my own. My goal as a Client-centered therapist is to prioritize the well-being of the individuals I serve and who place their trust in me as a licensed counselor.

As the Founder of Triangle Counseling Agency and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Troy has over 20 years of experience working with adults and children. Troy holds a certificate in Wilderness Therapy for Mental Health Professionals (Outward Bound) and incorporates an array of counseling techniques ranging from Mindfulness strategies to Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Troy teams up with his German Shepherd co-therapist to bring a unique approach to working with adolescents and children who may benefit from Animal Assisted Therapy techniques. Troy also utilizes traditional methods of counseling.

My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!

Grief and life transitions are challenging parts of our lives. Loss, sorrow, and other feelings of insurmountable sadness may emerge from your career, service to others, or prior physical and psychological experiences. Empathetic and evidence-based clinical practice is essential to obtaining peace. We will work together to understand and shape responses to your current experiences.

I aim to create a space where all humans feel safe and respected while remaining free from judgement regardless of the complexity of their challenges. My experience includes working with individuals who are challenged by the effects of depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders and additional complex mental health disorders. In addition, my experience consist of working with individuals who are survivors of traumatic experiences including, but not limited to grief & loss, witnessing domestic violence, abuse & neglect consisting of sexual, physical and emotional experiences.

Are you struggling with Depression, Anxiety or even Grief? Still adjusting to life after the pandemic? Trying to pick up the pieces after losing a loved one and just not sure where to even start? Feeling like everyone around you has it all figured out and yet you are feeling stuck? Life is already hard, having friends and family not understanding is even harder! It is so important to find a therapist that is willing to come alongside you and help you figure out this thing called life, don't do it alone, Let's figure it out together and help you become your best "self" together!

I consistently have been most successful with individuals who struggle with self esteem. They are wanting to make changes in their lives but do not know what to do first or have the skills and tools they need to make these changes.

I believe in helping a person overcome the problems and situations that are faced in life, not just treating a diagnosis. My philosophy is to provide a private, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment where everyone can feel safe no matter age, beliefs, lifestyle, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, or life circumstances. I provide a laid-back conversational approach and with children I will often use toys or games to help everyone feel comfortable. I also provide flexible appointment times, including evenings (Appointment times are subject to availability).

Now accepting self-pay clients for 2023. Meeting clients who are anywhere in NC. I counsel women ages 21+ living with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, relationship issues, work stress, major life transitions, grief and loss, creative block. I am also an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please contact me today via email to schedule a free 15 minute screening call.

I have a passion for adulthood and aging, LGBT issues, and anxiety disorders. I welcome any client 16+ who is interested in therapy...for any reason. I consider myself client-centered, and your goals are my goals.

I provide therapy to adolescents and adults, using a client-centered, eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. My preferred treatment approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live a fulfilling, happy life. My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, teens with self-injurious behaviors/behavior issues, phase of life changes and life stresses.

My patients seek healing from inner pain. Their issues often include grief, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship issues, life transitions, burnout, and financial stress. Exploring their concerns in a safe space, we address who they are, what they care about, and how they can cope more effectively. We also discuss how personality preferences influence their behaviors and conflict styles. Working with their family stories, we find traits and relationship patterns that affect their lives and find strategies to manage them. Discussions about faith, spirituality, and ethics are welcomed and invited.

Are you struggling with an unexpected turn in life, trying to make sense of a path that you did not choose? Physical, emotional, cognitive, relational, occupational, or financial changes, whether abrupt or slow growing, may be leading to difficulty in managing daily life or disruptions in wellbeing. Perhaps you are hopeful that therapy might bring a sense of peace or steps toward change and growth.

Victoria "Vicky" Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing services to all ages-children, adolescent, and adults-along with couples and family treatment. Vicky’s clinical background includes the Charlie Norwood VA where she worked with veterans of all ages with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. She then worked for a Community Service Board in Georgia, serving low SES populations and treating severe and persistent mental health issues.