Geriatric Therapists in Raleigh, NC
My name is Rachel Lauber and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with adults of all ages struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, life changes, caregiving, and end-of-life. I help by offering a warm and non-judgmental environment using a strengths-based approach.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to engage in conversation that builds rapport and understanding. I am passionate about walking alongside you as you discover your strengths and gain new insights.
Please reach out by phone or email if you'd like to explore services. I look forward to learning how I can be of help!
My name is Rachel Lauber and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with adults of all ages struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, life changes, caregiving, and end-of-life. I help by offering a warm and non-judgmental environment using a strengths-based approach.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to engage in conversation that builds rapport and understanding. I am passionate about walking alongside you as you discover your strengths and gain new insights.
Please reach out by phone or email if you'd like to explore services. I look forward to learning how I can be of help!
Hi! I'm a dually licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) working in the Raleigh, NC area. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 7 years. I love what I do. I left a successful career when I was in my mid-40s to go to college so I could become a social worker. I became an LCSW because I lost a partner when I was in my early 30s, and an LCSW helped me navigate a new beginning and changed my life forever.
Hi! I'm a dually licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) working in the Raleigh, NC area. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 7 years. I love what I do. I left a successful career when I was in my mid-40s to go to college so I could become a social worker. I became an LCSW because I lost a partner when I was in my early 30s, and an LCSW helped me navigate a new beginning and changed my life forever.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and caregivers on issues specific to aging.
Understanding yourself can be the first step toward meaningful change. I provide a warm, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, relationships, and inner world with care and curiosity. Together, we can gain clarity about what's going on in your life, make changes, or find peace.
I particularly enjoy working with older adults and caregivers on issues specific to aging.
Understanding yourself can be the first step toward meaningful change. I provide a warm, collaborative space where we can explore your experiences, relationships, and inner world with care and curiosity. Together, we can gain clarity about what's going on in your life, make changes, or find peace.
I serve children ages 8+, teens, adults, and seniors.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted? Are you feeling lost or stuck? Do you worry about what other people think more than you like to admit? Are there days you feel too exhausted to get out of bed in the morning? Therapy can help you learn to cope, find meaning and joy again. Anxiety, depression, long-term illness, chronic pain, and grief can leave you feeling lost, hurt, and lonely. Working alongside a counselor can help you find your way.
I serve children ages 8+, teens, adults, and seniors.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted? Are you feeling lost or stuck? Do you worry about what other people think more than you like to admit? Are there days you feel too exhausted to get out of bed in the morning? Therapy can help you learn to cope, find meaning and joy again. Anxiety, depression, long-term illness, chronic pain, and grief can leave you feeling lost, hurt, and lonely. Working alongside a counselor can help you find your way.
In midlife and beyond, life may look “fine” from the outside—yet feel more complex internally. You may be navigating health changes, sleep problems, grief, unexpected transitions, traumatic stress, divorce, cognitive concerns, or quietly asking, 'What does this next chapter look like for me?'
I’m Monika Downey, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in midlife and later adulthood. My background includes health psychology in medical settings, traumatic stress, life adjustment, and performance coaching.
My approach is warm, direct, and practical—focused on clarity and meaningful change.
In midlife and beyond, life may look “fine” from the outside—yet feel more complex internally. You may be navigating health changes, sleep problems, grief, unexpected transitions, traumatic stress, divorce, cognitive concerns, or quietly asking, 'What does this next chapter look like for me?'
I’m Monika Downey, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in midlife and later adulthood. My background includes health psychology in medical settings, traumatic stress, life adjustment, and performance coaching.
My approach is warm, direct, and practical—focused on clarity and meaningful change.
I am especially interested in working with women facing challenges and seniors managing life changes.
I am Sue Shankle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life's most challenging moments. Having worked across a wide variety of settings, I like to think I bring a breadth of knowledge and a deeply human approach to her practice. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, welcoming space where people feel truly heard and supported when they need it most.
I am especially interested in working with women facing challenges and seniors managing life changes.
I am Sue Shankle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life's most challenging moments. Having worked across a wide variety of settings, I like to think I bring a breadth of knowledge and a deeply human approach to her practice. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, welcoming space where people feel truly heard and supported when they need it most.
Emily M Cox, Women's Counseling&Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Emily , Cox, LCSW
Serves Area
I have special experience supporting women in caregiver roles, through IVF, pregnancy, parenthood, aging, disabilities and medical conditions, grief, loss and death.
I trained with service industry leaders in my field in New Orleans, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Let me help you improve your personal, interpersonal and organizational challenges. Together we can design a plan. Reach out!
I have special experience supporting women in caregiver roles, through IVF, pregnancy, parenthood, aging, disabilities and medical conditions, grief, loss and death.
I trained with service industry leaders in my field in New Orleans, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Let me help you improve your personal, interpersonal and organizational challenges. Together we can design a plan. Reach out!
I provide therapy for adults in North Carolina who struggle with anxiety, imposter syndrome and chronic self-doubt. Many of my clients appear capable and driven on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and stuck in cycles of overthinking on the inside.
Anxiety can make even small decisions feel exhausting and leave you constantly questioning yourself. You may replay conversations, fear being "found out," or push yourself relentlessly to avoid slowing down. Over time, this can drain your energy, disconnect you from your passions, and make it hard to feel confident or at ease.
I provide therapy for adults in North Carolina who struggle with anxiety, imposter syndrome and chronic self-doubt. Many of my clients appear capable and driven on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, burned out, and stuck in cycles of overthinking on the inside.
Anxiety can make even small decisions feel exhausting and leave you constantly questioning yourself. You may replay conversations, fear being "found out," or push yourself relentlessly to avoid slowing down. Over time, this can drain your energy, disconnect you from your passions, and make it hard to feel confident or at ease.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Misunderstood? Stuck in your life circumstances? Having trouble communicating to others? Do you need assistance in figuring out your goals and next steps to take in your journey? My goal is to treat the whole person, taking into account your specific mental, physical and spiritual needs. I view each individual as unique. I am interested in helping you problem-solve to find ways to improve your quality of life and become the person you want to be. I treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal dynamics, and grief.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Misunderstood? Stuck in your life circumstances? Having trouble communicating to others? Do you need assistance in figuring out your goals and next steps to take in your journey? My goal is to treat the whole person, taking into account your specific mental, physical and spiritual needs. I view each individual as unique. I am interested in helping you problem-solve to find ways to improve your quality of life and become the person you want to be. I treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal dynamics, and grief.
I believe that every problem has a solution and that solution lies within the person that is experiencing the problem. Life is to be enjoyed and if you are not enjoying your life it could be because of distractions. It is those distractions that sometimes causes us to feel overwhelmed, unhappy, frustrated and sometimes empty. My goal as a therapist is to help you explore those distractions and become the best version of yourself. It is my duty as a therapist to develop a rapport with each individual and create an empathic, open, understanding judgment, and bias-free environment for immediate and lasting change
I believe that every problem has a solution and that solution lies within the person that is experiencing the problem. Life is to be enjoyed and if you are not enjoying your life it could be because of distractions. It is those distractions that sometimes causes us to feel overwhelmed, unhappy, frustrated and sometimes empty. My goal as a therapist is to help you explore those distractions and become the best version of yourself. It is my duty as a therapist to develop a rapport with each individual and create an empathic, open, understanding judgment, and bias-free environment for immediate and lasting change
My training includes caring for older adults and working with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm and other mental health issues both in-person and virtual settings.
I use a strengths-based perspective to embrace the inherent messiness of working through struggle. I lean into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as strong tools to help clients develop new ways of thinking, change problem behaviors and build resiliency.
My training includes caring for older adults and working with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm and other mental health issues both in-person and virtual settings.
I use a strengths-based perspective to embrace the inherent messiness of working through struggle. I lean into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as strong tools to help clients develop new ways of thinking, change problem behaviors and build resiliency.
Anxiety, depression, anger, addiction - oftentimes these are the problems we experience and name, but what if they are the visible expressions of deeper parts of us that have valid needs and concerns? I am here to help you connect with all parts of yourself, even the ones that you wish would just "go away" in order to bring peace, integration, compassion, and self-leadership into your internal world, so that you are able to lead the life you desire. If you are ready to become curious about yourself and your story, I would be privileged to walk alongside you on the journey.
Anxiety, depression, anger, addiction - oftentimes these are the problems we experience and name, but what if they are the visible expressions of deeper parts of us that have valid needs and concerns? I am here to help you connect with all parts of yourself, even the ones that you wish would just "go away" in order to bring peace, integration, compassion, and self-leadership into your internal world, so that you are able to lead the life you desire. If you are ready to become curious about yourself and your story, I would be privileged to walk alongside you on the journey.
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life? Are there things you need to discuss, but aren't sure how to start? I am a clinical social worker, licensed in both North Carolina and Georgia. I specialize in mood disorders. I also have many years of experience helping clients manage chronic health conditions. I have worked in community mental health for the last 10 years, working closely with primary care and internal medicine providers. If you want to work on taking better care of yourself and finding more balance in your life, let's talk!
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life? Are there things you need to discuss, but aren't sure how to start? I am a clinical social worker, licensed in both North Carolina and Georgia. I specialize in mood disorders. I also have many years of experience helping clients manage chronic health conditions. I have worked in community mental health for the last 10 years, working closely with primary care and internal medicine providers. If you want to work on taking better care of yourself and finding more balance in your life, let's talk!
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
Mindful Reflections
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, DBH, FDN-P
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Salman is a LCMHC and a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner in Raleigh, NC. She provides a "whole person" care by offering a 5 basic lab testing (Under the Medical Director Supervision) and creates a personalized 90-day protocol to modify your lifestyle. Dr. Salman provides Teletherapy in NC via a HIPPA compliant platform. Dr. Salman believes and specializes in providing services to individuals struggling with physical and emotional pain triggering the HPA-axis dysregulation and the chronic stress creating the metabolic chaos which leads to mental and physical health problems.
Dr. Salman is a LCMHC and a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner in Raleigh, NC. She provides a "whole person" care by offering a 5 basic lab testing (Under the Medical Director Supervision) and creates a personalized 90-day protocol to modify your lifestyle. Dr. Salman provides Teletherapy in NC via a HIPPA compliant platform. Dr. Salman believes and specializes in providing services to individuals struggling with physical and emotional pain triggering the HPA-axis dysregulation and the chronic stress creating the metabolic chaos which leads to mental and physical health problems.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I specialize in both brief and intensive therapies. I have expertise in working with individuals and couples with dysfunctional communication patterns. If you feel that you are caught in a loop of partners who do not meet your needs, we will work together to understand the areas where you feel stuck and uncared for in your relationships. I will help you do the hard work needed to make relationship changes and feel a greater sense of well-being. We will work through past traumatic experiences and promote compassion for self and others.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I specialize in both brief and intensive therapies. I have expertise in working with individuals and couples with dysfunctional communication patterns. If you feel that you are caught in a loop of partners who do not meet your needs, we will work together to understand the areas where you feel stuck and uncared for in your relationships. I will help you do the hard work needed to make relationship changes and feel a greater sense of well-being. We will work through past traumatic experiences and promote compassion for self and others.
Are you dealing with a significant change in your life? Possibly a loss that feels insurmountable? A hurdle that can stir up feelings of powerlessness, loneliness, deep sadness or depression? The power of therapy in these life transitions is invaluable. With twenty years of experience supporting people in the areas of grief, loss, aging, caregiver support, and other significant life transitions, I will provide you with the tools to find your way through life’s emotional storms. Together we will build within you a sense of confidence and peace around these seemingly impossible hurdles.
Are you dealing with a significant change in your life? Possibly a loss that feels insurmountable? A hurdle that can stir up feelings of powerlessness, loneliness, deep sadness or depression? The power of therapy in these life transitions is invaluable. With twenty years of experience supporting people in the areas of grief, loss, aging, caregiver support, and other significant life transitions, I will provide you with the tools to find your way through life’s emotional storms. Together we will build within you a sense of confidence and peace around these seemingly impossible hurdles.
I help clients identify and reach their personal goals utilizing an integrative approach that includes focusing on strengths, trauma informed care, and somatic approaches. Clients dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain and illness can expect a compassionate and collaborative environment to work on overcoming these challenges. Those who are looking to increase self-efficacy, develop tools for self regulation, and motivated to make change will be supported and empowered to access their innate healing capabilities.
I help clients identify and reach their personal goals utilizing an integrative approach that includes focusing on strengths, trauma informed care, and somatic approaches. Clients dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain and illness can expect a compassionate and collaborative environment to work on overcoming these challenges. Those who are looking to increase self-efficacy, develop tools for self regulation, and motivated to make change will be supported and empowered to access their innate healing capabilities.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with almost 10 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I am also an Addiction Specialist Associate. My approach to counseling is to listen with empathy, empower you, and be solution-oriented and supportive as you work toward your goals. At our first visit, you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and explain your reasons for therapy. I will be there to listen to you, support you, and help develop ways we can work together to achieve positive outcomes in your life.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with almost 10 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I am also an Addiction Specialist Associate. My approach to counseling is to listen with empathy, empower you, and be solution-oriented and supportive as you work toward your goals. At our first visit, you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and explain your reasons for therapy. I will be there to listen to you, support you, and help develop ways we can work together to achieve positive outcomes in your life.
Life can be challenging even for the most well-adjusted individuals. Sometimes, it's hard to imagine how we can cope with or survive certain situations or experiences - relationship problems, work stress, health issues, grief, life transitions, traumatic experiences can be overwhelming. In therapy, you can develop better self-awareness, manage distressing emotions, and learn coping strategies that will promote your emotional, physical, and overall wellbeing. Making the decision to participate in therapy can be a constructive, life changing experience. Why wait to begin your journey to a more satisfying and meaningful life?
Life can be challenging even for the most well-adjusted individuals. Sometimes, it's hard to imagine how we can cope with or survive certain situations or experiences - relationship problems, work stress, health issues, grief, life transitions, traumatic experiences can be overwhelming. In therapy, you can develop better self-awareness, manage distressing emotions, and learn coping strategies that will promote your emotional, physical, and overall wellbeing. Making the decision to participate in therapy can be a constructive, life changing experience. Why wait to begin your journey to a more satisfying and meaningful life?
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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.