Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Accepting NEW Clients ... Today you have taken a positive first step seeking support. You have made a choice to do something different in your life and not try to do this on your own. Life can feel so upside down right now. Perhaps you are experiencing loss, a struggle, dealing with grief, setbacks in life, feelings of sadness or despair, anxious or just unsure of how to cope during these unknown times. Thats what you may be feeling. Who you are would be a young adult and older, college/professional student, academic or medical professionals, a parent or an adult dealing with parents.
Accepting NEW Clients ... Today you have taken a positive first step seeking support. You have made a choice to do something different in your life and not try to do this on your own. Life can feel so upside down right now. Perhaps you are experiencing loss, a struggle, dealing with grief, setbacks in life, feelings of sadness or despair, anxious or just unsure of how to cope during these unknown times. Thats what you may be feeling. Who you are would be a young adult and older, college/professional student, academic or medical professionals, a parent or an adult dealing with parents.
Ruth C Bruening
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
Jenny Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In the context of an accepting, supportive, and trusting relationship, I can help you find solutions to your life's challenges and psychological issues. In my over twenty years of experience, I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of anxiety, depression, and the stressors that can emerge with major life changes. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
In the context of an accepting, supportive, and trusting relationship, I can help you find solutions to your life's challenges and psychological issues. In my over twenty years of experience, I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of anxiety, depression, and the stressors that can emerge with major life changes. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
In addition, I have specialized training and extensive experience working with veterans as well as individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Finding the right therapist is an important first step in working toward your personal goals. To help determine if I am the right fit for a client, I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation. In my practice, I create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. Every person is different and I offer an individualized treatment approach that best addresses each person's unique needs and overall goals. I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
In addition, I have specialized training and extensive experience working with veterans as well as individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Finding the right therapist is an important first step in working toward your personal goals. To help determine if I am the right fit for a client, I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation. In my practice, I create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. Every person is different and I offer an individualized treatment approach that best addresses each person's unique needs and overall goals. I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
Most of my patients are psychiatrists or social workers, as well as some older persons dealing with aging.
Psychoanalysis provides the most in-depth, long-lasting treatment. Ideal for the person who has tried medications and briefer therapies unsuccessfully. Like exercise and the violin, concentrated long work is required for lifelong growth in the ability to love, work and play, while containing suffering, loss and uncertainty. Quick fixes limited to a pill or briefer therapy, only if insurance pays, tend to be quite expensive long run. Psychoanalysis seeks to get at the underlying roots of problems and their meanings beginning in infancy and childhood, as they play out in the here and now of the therapy, and in recurrent problematic
Most of my patients are psychiatrists or social workers, as well as some older persons dealing with aging.
Psychoanalysis provides the most in-depth, long-lasting treatment. Ideal for the person who has tried medications and briefer therapies unsuccessfully. Like exercise and the violin, concentrated long work is required for lifelong growth in the ability to love, work and play, while containing suffering, loss and uncertainty. Quick fixes limited to a pill or briefer therapy, only if insurance pays, tend to be quite expensive long run. Psychoanalysis seeks to get at the underlying roots of problems and their meanings beginning in infancy and childhood, as they play out in the here and now of the therapy, and in recurrent problematic
Jon Lentz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes people feel unable to move on from things that have happened in their life, stuck in their moods, jobs, or unfulfilling relationships. I work from a primarily psychodynamic point of view to help clients better understand what might be getting in the way of living the life they want. I will value working collaboratively with you to facilitate the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, college aged individuals, adults, veterans, and seniors with short and long term interventions.
Sometimes people feel unable to move on from things that have happened in their life, stuck in their moods, jobs, or unfulfilling relationships. I work from a primarily psychodynamic point of view to help clients better understand what might be getting in the way of living the life they want. I will value working collaboratively with you to facilitate the healing process. I have extensive experience working with children, college aged individuals, adults, veterans, and seniors with short and long term interventions.
Kate Mayfour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm glad you're here. I work with folks of all ages who are experiencing eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans individuals, women, and older adults. I am deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, feminist, and neurodiversity-affirming lens, and incorporating a systems perspective to explore your experience in context of oppressive systems.
Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm glad you're here. I work with folks of all ages who are experiencing eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans individuals, women, and older adults. I am deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, feminist, and neurodiversity-affirming lens, and incorporating a systems perspective to explore your experience in context of oppressive systems.
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of older adults as they navigate the complexities of aging and life transitions. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief or navigating the intricate dynamics of caregiving, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions and find healing and resilience.
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of older adults as they navigate the complexities of aging and life transitions. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief or navigating the intricate dynamics of caregiving, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions and find healing and resilience.
People in helping professions are natural givers, but our empathy and compassion can’t keep us from becoming over-extended, unbalanced, and burned out. I help people dealing with these issues understand their challenges and rediscover fulfillment from their work and joy in their lives. My other passions include working with people to navigate a wide variety of transition and/or identity-related areas of life, including: aging, LGBTQIA+, relationships, career, and parenting.
People in helping professions are natural givers, but our empathy and compassion can’t keep us from becoming over-extended, unbalanced, and burned out. I help people dealing with these issues understand their challenges and rediscover fulfillment from their work and joy in their lives. My other passions include working with people to navigate a wide variety of transition and/or identity-related areas of life, including: aging, LGBTQIA+, relationships, career, and parenting.
Mary Caldwell-Pineda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Life is not always easy to manage. At times we sail through rough waters with ease. Other times we get "stuck". We have trouble navigating our way through the fog. We feel something is "wrong". We might be telling other people that we are fine but inside we know we are not. We put on a false face just to get by. We need help but it isn't always easy to reach out. I am here to help. Whatever it is that you face, we can face it together in a collaborative manner. I offer a healing presence, openminded-ness and a non-judgmental safe space for you to find answers-strengths, self acceptance, vitality and peace. I welcome you!
Life is not always easy to manage. At times we sail through rough waters with ease. Other times we get "stuck". We have trouble navigating our way through the fog. We feel something is "wrong". We might be telling other people that we are fine but inside we know we are not. We put on a false face just to get by. We need help but it isn't always easy to reach out. I am here to help. Whatever it is that you face, we can face it together in a collaborative manner. I offer a healing presence, openminded-ness and a non-judgmental safe space for you to find answers-strengths, self acceptance, vitality and peace. I welcome you!
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Esq, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
The experience of engaging with a therapist for the first time or re-engaging after a pause can feel foreign, intimidating, and uncertain. I aim to meet clients exactly where they are with a warm, comforting approach that eases them in at a pace that they set, while making sure the time together feels rewarding, fulfilling, occasionally challenging, and well-spent. I enjoy walking alongside clients on their journeys of successes and struggles, transitions and decisions. I am excited to have some space open in my practice to welcome new clients. Feel free to reach out by email, text message, or phone call to explore next steps.
The experience of engaging with a therapist for the first time or re-engaging after a pause can feel foreign, intimidating, and uncertain. I aim to meet clients exactly where they are with a warm, comforting approach that eases them in at a pace that they set, while making sure the time together feels rewarding, fulfilling, occasionally challenging, and well-spent. I enjoy walking alongside clients on their journeys of successes and struggles, transitions and decisions. I am excited to have some space open in my practice to welcome new clients. Feel free to reach out by email, text message, or phone call to explore next steps.
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Andrea Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Are you anxious or depressed? Going through a transition and needing support? Have a health issue that's hard to manage? If you are in the midst of changes or struggling with feelings and thoughts that interfere with your relationships, productivity, or sense of well-being, let's talk. Together we can focus on resolving problems and improving your life with practical solutions, and through cultivating self-understanding and focusing on what's most important to you.
Are you anxious or depressed? Going through a transition and needing support? Have a health issue that's hard to manage? If you are in the midst of changes or struggling with feelings and thoughts that interfere with your relationships, productivity, or sense of well-being, let's talk. Together we can focus on resolving problems and improving your life with practical solutions, and through cultivating self-understanding and focusing on what's most important to you.
Rachel Marshall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Rachel has been working with adults, children, couples,and adolescents in a mental health capacity since 2003. She tries to meet people where they are at and maintain a nonjudgmental approach to helping each person she serves in a unique and supportive way. She has been licensed since 2010 and in private practice since 2012. She has had the opportunity to train with world renowned experts in her field. In addition to creating her own personalized approach to treating trauma Rachel is also trained in the following evidence based treatment modalities:
Rachel has been working with adults, children, couples,and adolescents in a mental health capacity since 2003. She tries to meet people where they are at and maintain a nonjudgmental approach to helping each person she serves in a unique and supportive way. She has been licensed since 2010 and in private practice since 2012. She has had the opportunity to train with world renowned experts in her field. In addition to creating her own personalized approach to treating trauma Rachel is also trained in the following evidence based treatment modalities:
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
The struggle in life can get real, sometimes more often than we like. Maybe you are struggling with feeling stressed, isolated, hopeless, anxious, lost or unmotivated. It could be that life has become misaligned and you are ready to address your substance use whether it be alcohol and/or other drugs. Maybe you are the primary caregiver for your aging parent or grandparent, and the physical and emotional challenges have become too overwhelming. You are the expert in your life. I will encourage you to be creatively brave as we navigate and discover ways to strengthen your self-esteem, relationships and coping skills.
The struggle in life can get real, sometimes more often than we like. Maybe you are struggling with feeling stressed, isolated, hopeless, anxious, lost or unmotivated. It could be that life has become misaligned and you are ready to address your substance use whether it be alcohol and/or other drugs. Maybe you are the primary caregiver for your aging parent or grandparent, and the physical and emotional challenges have become too overwhelming. You are the expert in your life. I will encourage you to be creatively brave as we navigate and discover ways to strengthen your self-esteem, relationships and coping skills.
Sandee Nebel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, LPCMHSP, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with adjusting to change? Are past traumas keeping you stuck? There are so many changes universally right now and they can be overwhelming. Even adapting back to what we are referring to as "normalcy" is different and new. Or, do you have some issues with feeling confident in one or more areas of your life? I get it. Sometimes clients come to me for support and guidance with their relationships, yet their work situation is mostly satisfying. And still others would like to feel more comfortable in their family role, professional role, or even in their roles in general. They would like to be able to move forward.
Are you struggling with adjusting to change? Are past traumas keeping you stuck? There are so many changes universally right now and they can be overwhelming. Even adapting back to what we are referring to as "normalcy" is different and new. Or, do you have some issues with feeling confident in one or more areas of your life? I get it. Sometimes clients come to me for support and guidance with their relationships, yet their work situation is mostly satisfying. And still others would like to feel more comfortable in their family role, professional role, or even in their roles in general. They would like to be able to move forward.
Stephanie Bittle, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Are you a woman ages 22- 80 who struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Parenting issues, Grief/Loss, Relationship and Body Image Issues? I enjoy working with women in a safe and comforting space, guiding them through their feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. Our emotions are complex, and carrying this weight alone can lead to burnout or depression. Let’s work together to grow your relationship with yourself, feel empowered, and heal childhood wounds.
Are you a woman ages 22- 80 who struggles with Anxiety, Depression, Parenting issues, Grief/Loss, Relationship and Body Image Issues? I enjoy working with women in a safe and comforting space, guiding them through their feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. Our emotions are complex, and carrying this weight alone can lead to burnout or depression. Let’s work together to grow your relationship with yourself, feel empowered, and heal childhood wounds.
Ricki L Geiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Online Only. Check your insurance. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. As a process relational psychotherapist coupled with a somatic and PolyVagal Theory lens, I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect, and trauma related stress and symptoms: shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, feeling helpless and hopeless. Over time, you will relinquish old self-defeating internal messages, behaviors; gain confidence and skills and enjoy a fuller life.
Online Only. Check your insurance. I can help you unravel difficult experiences-past and present, work through bad feelings and cultivate positive change. As a process relational psychotherapist coupled with a somatic and PolyVagal Theory lens, I specialize in healing childhood abuse/neglect, and trauma related stress and symptoms: shame, depression, loss of self, numbing, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, chronic grief and pain, attachment and trust issues, feeling helpless and hopeless. Over time, you will relinquish old self-defeating internal messages, behaviors; gain confidence and skills and enjoy a fuller life.
Shannon Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
Embracing your humanity isn't easy, but you don't have to face it alone. Many of my clients experience anxiety, perfectionism, burnout and professional challenges, navigating life transitions, parenting and caregiving stress, challenges with aging or medical conditions, and discrimination or difficulties related to their identity. I welcome the opportunity to learn with you and help you gain perspective, live with purpose, and see possibility in each moment. Let's journey together as I listen, support, and guide you towards a vital and connected life.
Embracing your humanity isn't easy, but you don't have to face it alone. Many of my clients experience anxiety, perfectionism, burnout and professional challenges, navigating life transitions, parenting and caregiving stress, challenges with aging or medical conditions, and discrimination or difficulties related to their identity. I welcome the opportunity to learn with you and help you gain perspective, live with purpose, and see possibility in each moment. Let's journey together as I listen, support, and guide you towards a vital and connected life.
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Geriatric and Seniors Therapists
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counseling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counseling are similar to counseling in younger age groups; in general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counseling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counseling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specializing in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counselors specializing in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia may also be trained in specialized forms of therapy for memory-loss|memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.