Geriatric Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I specialize in the evaluation of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative conditions that more commonly affect older adults.
Through a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, I attempt to offer clarification on the cause of your cognitive concerns. I do this by assessing your memory, attention, language, executive abilities (e.g., planning, problem-solving, etc.), visuospatial skills, mental health, and your ability to complete daily functional activities.
I specialize in the evaluation of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative conditions that more commonly affect older adults.
Through a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, I attempt to offer clarification on the cause of your cognitive concerns. I do this by assessing your memory, attention, language, executive abilities (e.g., planning, problem-solving, etc.), visuospatial skills, mental health, and your ability to complete daily functional activities.
I have spent most of my life studying movement. After teaching dance, the Alexander Technique, and breathing coordination for many years, I became astutely aware of the profound relationships between emotions and our biology. My clinical social work practice is deeply rooted in exploring the nervous system and acknowledging patterns within the external systems in which one lives. If you feel stuck in your body or way of thinking, please contact me. If you experience excessive muscular tension, dissociation, or medical diagnoses such as ADHD or autoimmune disease, I believe change and healing are possible.
I have spent most of my life studying movement. After teaching dance, the Alexander Technique, and breathing coordination for many years, I became astutely aware of the profound relationships between emotions and our biology. My clinical social work practice is deeply rooted in exploring the nervous system and acknowledging patterns within the external systems in which one lives. If you feel stuck in your body or way of thinking, please contact me. If you experience excessive muscular tension, dissociation, or medical diagnoses such as ADHD or autoimmune disease, I believe change and healing are possible.
When life feels challenging, it is often a signal that change is on its way - seeking support can help prepare you to embrace the change that wants to happen. Therapy that "works" is highly dependent on the connection between you and your therapist. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen deeply, without judgement, and cultivate a relationship grounded in trust and positive regard. I provide compassionate support as you navigate life transitions, process grief, ease relational discord, address anxiety and depression, and cultivate your capacity to welcome change.
When life feels challenging, it is often a signal that change is on its way - seeking support can help prepare you to embrace the change that wants to happen. Therapy that "works" is highly dependent on the connection between you and your therapist. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen deeply, without judgement, and cultivate a relationship grounded in trust and positive regard. I provide compassionate support as you navigate life transitions, process grief, ease relational discord, address anxiety and depression, and cultivate your capacity to welcome change.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and/or just feeling stuck, change is possible. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist opens pathways to healing and clients can discover the truth of their own inner strength and resources. I would like to help you on your journey to explore, learn, and encourage movement towards greater self-awareness, deeper peace, and achieve more meaning and joy from relationships. To achieve these goals, I believe that a customized approach in therapy is most effective in helping people make positive changes in their lives.
My goal is to make you feel supported, understood, and empowered. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, where we will explore thoughts and feelings, engage in self-reflection, and ultimately gain greater self-acceptance and sense of self.
My goal is to make you feel supported, understood, and empowered. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space, where we will explore thoughts and feelings, engage in self-reflection, and ultimately gain greater self-acceptance and sense of self.
Luke believes that true healing happens when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor working toward his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Luke brings this philosophy into every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, he specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship and communication struggles, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related challenges, and spiritual matters.
His goal is to create a safe, intentional space where clients feel supported and empowered to grow.
Luke believes that true healing happens when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor working toward his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Luke brings this philosophy into every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, he specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship and communication struggles, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related challenges, and spiritual matters.
His goal is to create a safe, intentional space where clients feel supported and empowered to grow.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
I love helping people find their true freedom in life! To be all that you truly are with confidence. You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, afraid, anxious, confused, sad, depressed, hopeless, angry ... or something else. Together we'll create a safe space for you to land with what's bothering you. We'll start with where you are, draw strength from the things that are already working well in your life, unravel and release what's got you stuck and keeping you from living the life you want.
Allison P O'Grady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22902
In my practice, I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship distress. I partner with adult clients with calm, curiosity, and compassion creating a toward healing, greater emotional connection, and deeper sense of well being.
My work integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and emotionally focused modalities. I have advanced training in IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, and as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide specialized treatment focused on reducing emotional pain and supporting meaningful, lasting healing.
In my practice, I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship distress. I partner with adult clients with calm, curiosity, and compassion creating a toward healing, greater emotional connection, and deeper sense of well being.
My work integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and emotionally focused modalities. I have advanced training in IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, and as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide specialized treatment focused on reducing emotional pain and supporting meaningful, lasting healing.
I believe that healing happens in relationship—and I strive to create a warm, validating, and collaborative space where we can build the kind of connection that helps you navigate your path toward resilience, clarity, and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience providing therapy at a University Counseling Center and in Community Mental Health Outpatient Clinics.
I believe that healing happens in relationship—and I strive to create a warm, validating, and collaborative space where we can build the kind of connection that helps you navigate your path toward resilience, clarity, and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience providing therapy at a University Counseling Center and in Community Mental Health Outpatient Clinics.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve the person you are today. Maybe big emotions feel hard to manage, past experiences still weigh heavily, or you’re tired of your mind getting in the way of the life you want to live. You want relief AND real change. You’re looking for a space that feels supportive and honest, where you can better understand yourself, build effective coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned with your values.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve the person you are today. Maybe big emotions feel hard to manage, past experiences still weigh heavily, or you’re tired of your mind getting in the way of the life you want to live. You want relief AND real change. You’re looking for a space that feels supportive and honest, where you can better understand yourself, build effective coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and aligned with your values.
Rebecca McIntyre Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MEd, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and family members through the challenging terrain of grief, loss, life transitions, and the emotional complexities of cancer and chronic illness. Through the use of secure teletherapy, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, process their experiences, and rediscover a sense of balance and meaning.
Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one, adapting to a significant life change, or coping with the physical and emotional toll of illness, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and family members through the challenging terrain of grief, loss, life transitions, and the emotional complexities of cancer and chronic illness. Through the use of secure teletherapy, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, process their experiences, and rediscover a sense of balance and meaning.
Whether you’re navigating the loss of a loved one, adapting to a significant life change, or coping with the physical and emotional toll of illness, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed and falling apart. Good therapy drove me to leave my 25-year career as a professional violinist to become the therapist I needed. I hope I can be the one you need now.
I'm an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist specializing in complex trauma, religious trauma, and narcissistic abuse. I understand high-performing professionals, parents, artists, and academics navigating deconstruction, spiritual abuse, or patriarchal systems. I help you heal—not adjust to dysfunction—using EMDR, Flash technique, and strategic talk therapy that creates lasting change, not temporary relief.
I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed and falling apart. Good therapy drove me to leave my 25-year career as a professional violinist to become the therapist I needed. I hope I can be the one you need now.
I'm an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist specializing in complex trauma, religious trauma, and narcissistic abuse. I understand high-performing professionals, parents, artists, and academics navigating deconstruction, spiritual abuse, or patriarchal systems. I help you heal—not adjust to dysfunction—using EMDR, Flash technique, and strategic talk therapy that creates lasting change, not temporary relief.
I help you create change in your life where you feel stuck, exhausted, or confused. Maybe you have tried a number of therapies without solid success? Hypnotherapy has helped many people recover their wellness, their peace of mind and claim who they really are. If you have a medical issue, I collaborate with your medical providers to support your healing and recovery. From study prep to surgery prep, I give my clients the tools to live with more peace, certainty and vitality.
I help you create change in your life where you feel stuck, exhausted, or confused. Maybe you have tried a number of therapies without solid success? Hypnotherapy has helped many people recover their wellness, their peace of mind and claim who they really are. If you have a medical issue, I collaborate with your medical providers to support your healing and recovery. From study prep to surgery prep, I give my clients the tools to live with more peace, certainty and vitality.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
I believe we all just want to do, feel and be a little better every day. I use an approach based in kindness, compassion, mindfulness and strength to help you find a way to be better everyday in your life and your relationships. I will help you explore emotional lability, past trauma, feeling stuck, and lack of hope for a better future. Grief, fear and feeling overwhelmed often stops us from being the best we can be. If you want to move towards a better you, I can offer some help
I believe we all just want to do, feel and be a little better every day. I use an approach based in kindness, compassion, mindfulness and strength to help you find a way to be better everyday in your life and your relationships. I will help you explore emotional lability, past trauma, feeling stuck, and lack of hope for a better future. Grief, fear and feeling overwhelmed often stops us from being the best we can be. If you want to move towards a better you, I can offer some help
Sara La Force
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and Welcome! I specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relational strain, depression, substance use, and life transitions. Choosing to engage in therapy is a potentially life changing choice and I would love to help you on your path. All individuals deserve a space to be accurately heard and a place to gain insight into the life patterns that have caused them instability and pain. I deeply believe in therapy as a joint and transformative space that can lead people to develop new skills and to discover their unique internal capacity to connect, heal, and thrive.
Hello and Welcome! I specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, relational strain, depression, substance use, and life transitions. Choosing to engage in therapy is a potentially life changing choice and I would love to help you on your path. All individuals deserve a space to be accurately heard and a place to gain insight into the life patterns that have caused them instability and pain. I deeply believe in therapy as a joint and transformative space that can lead people to develop new skills and to discover their unique internal capacity to connect, heal, and thrive.
My goal as your therapist is to help you develop your personal tool kits to cope with the human experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients to navigate life transitions with compassion, to have vulnerable conversations with loved ones, and to live more liberated lives.
My goal as your therapist is to help you develop your personal tool kits to cope with the human experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients to navigate life transitions with compassion, to have vulnerable conversations with loved ones, and to live more liberated lives.
I'm a Licensed Neuropsychologist who serves Charlottesville and the surrounding counties in Virginia. I have made it my life’s mission to help patients diagnose and better understand illnesses that affect emotions, brain function, and behavior. I offer a safe setting to gain an understanding related to the issues brought to therapy, and related goals in one's life-office and remote. I offer primarily ADHD assessments, individual therapy, and couples work using innovative approaches such as Imago Therapy.
In a creative journey, we can find solutions to move forward in the areas of your life where you would like to move forward.
I'm a Licensed Neuropsychologist who serves Charlottesville and the surrounding counties in Virginia. I have made it my life’s mission to help patients diagnose and better understand illnesses that affect emotions, brain function, and behavior. I offer a safe setting to gain an understanding related to the issues brought to therapy, and related goals in one's life-office and remote. I offer primarily ADHD assessments, individual therapy, and couples work using innovative approaches such as Imago Therapy.
In a creative journey, we can find solutions to move forward in the areas of your life where you would like to move forward.
Throughout my clinical work, I've seen children, teens, adults, and older adults.
My approach to therapy is rooted in active connection, helping clients rediscover their goodness, resilience, and capacity for healing through the therapeutic relationship. It is a great privilege to walk with clients through their difficulties in life, and I seek to honor their thoughts and emotions as part of their story.
Throughout my clinical work, I've seen children, teens, adults, and older adults.
My approach to therapy is rooted in active connection, helping clients rediscover their goodness, resilience, and capacity for healing through the therapeutic relationship. It is a great privilege to walk with clients through their difficulties in life, and I seek to honor their thoughts and emotions as part of their story.
When genuine support is paired with a belief in your potential, real and lasting change can take shape. Bryon is a full-time professional School Counselor and a part-time Resident in Counseling. With six years of experience working with individuals and families in school settings, he brings a strong foundation in supporting growth, resilience, and life transitions.
As of 2025, Bryon marked an exciting new chapter, as he is expanded his work beyond public education to support individuals seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives.
When genuine support is paired with a belief in your potential, real and lasting change can take shape. Bryon is a full-time professional School Counselor and a part-time Resident in Counseling. With six years of experience working with individuals and families in school settings, he brings a strong foundation in supporting growth, resilience, and life transitions.
As of 2025, Bryon marked an exciting new chapter, as he is expanded his work beyond public education to support individuals seeking greater clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives.
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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.