Geriatric Therapists in Memphis, TN
I have worked in the dementia field for the past six years and see proof on a daily basis that people with cognitive impairments do not decline in a vacuum- the burden of this illness is felt by all of those around them.
People with dementia can vary widely in their symptoms and behavior, and caregivers often struggle to find coping skills that work for them. By using a multidisciplinary approach, I can pull from various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist.
I have worked in the dementia field for the past six years and see proof on a daily basis that people with cognitive impairments do not decline in a vacuum- the burden of this illness is felt by all of those around them.
People with dementia can vary widely in their symptoms and behavior, and caregivers often struggle to find coping skills that work for them. By using a multidisciplinary approach, I can pull from various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist.
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is?
I provide education to help individuals better understand what is happening to them and the people they care for. I provide insight on navigating housing and legal systems that can be confusing. I provide therapy to help relieve stress and bring joyful moments back to the lives of those with dementia.
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is?
I provide education to help individuals better understand what is happening to them and the people they care for. I provide insight on navigating housing and legal systems that can be confusing. I provide therapy to help relieve stress and bring joyful moments back to the lives of those with dementia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have spent several years in acute and rehab hospital settings, as well as a therapy practice. I have experience with all age groups, individuals, couples, and families. I have learned each of us has our own unique story and sometimes there are challenges we do not expect, or we realize we want to take the next chapter in a different direction. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity and confidence.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have spent several years in acute and rehab hospital settings, as well as a therapy practice. I have experience with all age groups, individuals, couples, and families. I have learned each of us has our own unique story and sometimes there are challenges we do not expect, or we realize we want to take the next chapter in a different direction. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity and confidence.
The clients I work with often face challenges navigating life’s complexities for various reasons. Some may be experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or unmet expectations. Others struggle to process traumatic experiences, finding it difficult to access their emotions and turning to numbing behaviors instead. Many feel overwhelmed by the pressure to meet both external and internal standards. Whatever the obstacle, we approach it together with compassion, non-judgment, and a focus on finding clarity and healing.
The clients I work with often face challenges navigating life’s complexities for various reasons. Some may be experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one, a major life transition, or unmet expectations. Others struggle to process traumatic experiences, finding it difficult to access their emotions and turning to numbing behaviors instead. Many feel overwhelmed by the pressure to meet both external and internal standards. Whatever the obstacle, we approach it together with compassion, non-judgment, and a focus on finding clarity and healing.
Our natural self is always ever-evolving and isn’t in a fixed, definable state. The closer we move toward our organic, natural self, we move from rigid definitions to embracing the ever-unfolding flow of being. We encounter external factors that know just the right buttons to push. If you are feeling stuck in negative patterns, dealing with unresolved pain, or simply seeking deeper fulfillment, you are welcome here. You don’t have to do it alone. I am here to help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, career issues, relationship issues, and women's issues especially when dealing with menopause.
Our natural self is always ever-evolving and isn’t in a fixed, definable state. The closer we move toward our organic, natural self, we move from rigid definitions to embracing the ever-unfolding flow of being. We encounter external factors that know just the right buttons to push. If you are feeling stuck in negative patterns, dealing with unresolved pain, or simply seeking deeper fulfillment, you are welcome here. You don’t have to do it alone. I am here to help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, career issues, relationship issues, and women's issues especially when dealing with menopause.
As a licensed psychologist for more than 35 years, I have experience in community mental health, hospital-based treatment, employee assistance programs, and as a private practitioner. My treatment approach is gentle, but straight-forward. I utilize a variety of treatment-approaches custom-tailored to what works best for you. My experience has made me comfortable with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and different cultural orientations. I enjoy working with people and have been successful in dealing with many challenging situations.
As a licensed psychologist for more than 35 years, I have experience in community mental health, hospital-based treatment, employee assistance programs, and as a private practitioner. My treatment approach is gentle, but straight-forward. I utilize a variety of treatment-approaches custom-tailored to what works best for you. My experience has made me comfortable with individuals from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and different cultural orientations. I enjoy working with people and have been successful in dealing with many challenging situations.
Life can throw you for a loop—but you don’t have to stay there. Stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and life’s unexpected challenges can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. You feel lost, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions. What if, instead of trying to figure everything out at once, you focused on what matters most and took one step at a time? Therapy can help you find your direction, discover your own meaning, and build the tools to navigate both the everyday struggles and the big ones. You don’t have to have it all figured out, you just have to take the first step!
Life can throw you for a loop—but you don’t have to stay there. Stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and life’s unexpected challenges can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. You feel lost, disconnected, or like you’re just going through the motions. What if, instead of trying to figure everything out at once, you focused on what matters most and took one step at a time? Therapy can help you find your direction, discover your own meaning, and build the tools to navigate both the everyday struggles and the big ones. You don’t have to have it all figured out, you just have to take the first step!
With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of counseling experience, I can help you get through life's trials and tribulations. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in stress, grief, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, chronic management illness, crises management, as well as in coping skills in both adolescents and adults. My expertise is a combination of professional and personal skills that can help any person tackle unexpected life crisis. I have experience in couples counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and career counseling.
With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of counseling experience, I can help you get through life's trials and tribulations. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in stress, grief, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, chronic management illness, crises management, as well as in coping skills in both adolescents and adults. My expertise is a combination of professional and personal skills that can help any person tackle unexpected life crisis. I have experience in couples counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and career counseling.
I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. My approach is grounded in mindfulness-based (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) strategies, often incorporating creative expression for those who find traditional talk therapy limiting. I help clients deconstruct social and familial expectations to find personal harmony. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where I act as an active ally, balancing deep emotional processing with practical, real-world tools for immediate stress relief.
I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. My approach is grounded in mindfulness-based (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) strategies, often incorporating creative expression for those who find traditional talk therapy limiting. I help clients deconstruct social and familial expectations to find personal harmony. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where I act as an active ally, balancing deep emotional processing with practical, real-world tools for immediate stress relief.
I view healing as a mind body process. Many symptoms—such as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or feeling “stuck”—are rooted in how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma. In therapy, we focus on building emotional regulation, increasing body awareness, and gently restoring a sense of safety and balance. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to offer attuned support, collaboration, and tools that foster insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I view healing as a mind body process. Many symptoms—such as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or feeling “stuck”—are rooted in how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma. In therapy, we focus on building emotional regulation, increasing body awareness, and gently restoring a sense of safety and balance. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to offer attuned support, collaboration, and tools that foster insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
If you're looking for a quality, affordable and convenient social work supervision experience then search no more. As the owner of Best Practice Supervision, Coaching & Consulting, I provide clinical social worker supervision to LMSWs seeking LCSW licensure as well as assist with exam prep (emphasizing test taking strategies) for those seeking LMSWs in the States of TN & AR, provide online and face to face clinical supervision in the Memphis and Mid-South area for those seeking a close and easily accessible commute. I am also a “Practice Monitor” for those who have been sanctioned by TN & AR SW Boards. Group option for LPCs.
If you're looking for a quality, affordable and convenient social work supervision experience then search no more. As the owner of Best Practice Supervision, Coaching & Consulting, I provide clinical social worker supervision to LMSWs seeking LCSW licensure as well as assist with exam prep (emphasizing test taking strategies) for those seeking LMSWs in the States of TN & AR, provide online and face to face clinical supervision in the Memphis and Mid-South area for those seeking a close and easily accessible commute. I am also a “Practice Monitor” for those who have been sanctioned by TN & AR SW Boards. Group option for LPCs.
You don’t need to perform for me. I work with adults navigating religious trauma and spiritual abuse, LGBTQIA+ life experiences, anxiety, burnout and workplace stress, identity exploration, and major life changes. This is a place where you can be yourself without pressure to live up to the expectations of family, friends, your boss, your faith community, or even the world.
You don’t need to perform for me. I work with adults navigating religious trauma and spiritual abuse, LGBTQIA+ life experiences, anxiety, burnout and workplace stress, identity exploration, and major life changes. This is a place where you can be yourself without pressure to live up to the expectations of family, friends, your boss, your faith community, or even the world.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
Are you facing a challenging time in your life? Maybe you are not feeling joy, are
often feeling sad or anxious, or a relationship is not going the way you would like with a friend, significant other, or coworker. Whatever the need is, no matter how small or big, we can team up to improve your life experience. I am passionate about supporting people as they move through emotional growth and partner with you to create a change path tailored to your needs. I approach therapy with a growth can be exciting and fulfilling mindset. Navigation of life is much better when you have a committed therapist by your side.
Are you facing a challenging time in your life? Maybe you are not feeling joy, are
often feeling sad or anxious, or a relationship is not going the way you would like with a friend, significant other, or coworker. Whatever the need is, no matter how small or big, we can team up to improve your life experience. I am passionate about supporting people as they move through emotional growth and partner with you to create a change path tailored to your needs. I approach therapy with a growth can be exciting and fulfilling mindset. Navigation of life is much better when you have a committed therapist by your side.
Each of us is an individual with many thoughts, feelings and responses. You don't always know where your emotions come from or what to do with them. Sometimes thinking "I don't need to deal with this" emotions or situation it'll all just go away. Yes, you may be able to ignore those thoughts and feelings for a period of time but then all of a sudden you are ready to explode with emotions hurt, sadness, frustration, guilt, shame, anger. Being able to reach out even though may be uncomfortable talking to sort out your thoughts & feelings can help to provide you with skills to develop a happier more desirable life.
Each of us is an individual with many thoughts, feelings and responses. You don't always know where your emotions come from or what to do with them. Sometimes thinking "I don't need to deal with this" emotions or situation it'll all just go away. Yes, you may be able to ignore those thoughts and feelings for a period of time but then all of a sudden you are ready to explode with emotions hurt, sadness, frustration, guilt, shame, anger. Being able to reach out even though may be uncomfortable talking to sort out your thoughts & feelings can help to provide you with skills to develop a happier more desirable life.
I believe we all long to flourish. When we meet, we will explore what flourishing means to you, what your goals are, and what's standing in your way. I look first at your strengths—what's working for you now— and why you think you are struggling in certain areas. We will then collaborate on how to reach your goals. As a Christian I know we have a unique relationship with God, and when asked I integrate spirituality. Because I have a lifetime of lived experiences I am compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. I draw from these experiences, and it informs my counseling. Helping others to flourish has always been part of who I am.
I believe we all long to flourish. When we meet, we will explore what flourishing means to you, what your goals are, and what's standing in your way. I look first at your strengths—what's working for you now— and why you think you are struggling in certain areas. We will then collaborate on how to reach your goals. As a Christian I know we have a unique relationship with God, and when asked I integrate spirituality. Because I have a lifetime of lived experiences I am compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. I draw from these experiences, and it informs my counseling. Helping others to flourish has always been part of who I am.
My ideal clients are full of curiosity about how to make life better and willing to see that they are capable I like to pay attention to individual strengths of each person. I also love the honesty, courage,and kindness people are capable of bringing into our meetings instead of belittling and blaming. Sometimes people decide it is so worthwhile to do the work. We have to be nonjudgmental when there are situations that one or both people have tried their best and it isn’t working . Then we make separation as amiable and not hurtful to children.
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My ideal clients are full of curiosity about how to make life better and willing to see that they are capable I like to pay attention to individual strengths of each person. I also love the honesty, courage,and kindness people are capable of bringing into our meetings instead of belittling and blaming. Sometimes people decide it is so worthwhile to do the work. We have to be nonjudgmental when there are situations that one or both people have tried their best and it isn’t working . Then we make separation as amiable and not hurtful to children.
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Often, we find ourselves traveling through life not trusting to share our challenges, thoughts and feelings with the external world. Together we can explore what you’re facing. Whether you’re experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Attachments and Negative Thinking, you don’t have to make the journey alone. My treatment approach enhances the Wholistic Person. I am someone that will work alongside of you in a safe and trusting environment. “You Only Need a Heart Full of Grace and a Soul Generated by Love" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King "Together We're Better".
Often, we find ourselves traveling through life not trusting to share our challenges, thoughts and feelings with the external world. Together we can explore what you’re facing. Whether you’re experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Attachments and Negative Thinking, you don’t have to make the journey alone. My treatment approach enhances the Wholistic Person. I am someone that will work alongside of you in a safe and trusting environment. “You Only Need a Heart Full of Grace and a Soul Generated by Love" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King "Together We're Better".
Hello! Welcome! I am thrilled that you have found the courage and the strength to reach out to a professional. This can be exciting and overwhelming to feel that you are in need of someone. Although it can be a scary experience for some and just maybe all too familiar experience for others. I am glad you are here. There is an inkling of hope if you are here, "Hope begins Healing".
Hello! Welcome! I am thrilled that you have found the courage and the strength to reach out to a professional. This can be exciting and overwhelming to feel that you are in need of someone. Although it can be a scary experience for some and just maybe all too familiar experience for others. I am glad you are here. There is an inkling of hope if you are here, "Hope begins Healing".
“Don’t believe everything you think.”
This simple phrase captures the heart of my work as a therapist. Life is full of change, uncertainty, and challenges that can leave many people feeling overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of worry. For those living with a disability or chronic illness, these challenges can feel even more intense. My goal is to help clients rediscover their strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools to cope with everyday life—without losing sight of who they are.
“Don’t believe everything you think.”
This simple phrase captures the heart of my work as a therapist. Life is full of change, uncertainty, and challenges that can leave many people feeling overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of worry. For those living with a disability or chronic illness, these challenges can feel even more intense. My goal is to help clients rediscover their strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools to cope with everyday life—without losing sight of who they are.
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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.