Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Fayetteville, NC

I work with older clients on issues around aging, retirement, loss and other adjustments at this time of life.

Getting to advanced age can be a blessing, but it also presents many challenges. Retirement, lifestyle changes, health issues, cognitive decline, are just some of those challenges. Finding purpose and value in all life stages requires accepting changes and adapting to new circumstances.

We provide psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of older adults, with a focus on supporting emotional well-being, life transitions, and overall quality of life in later years. Our approach addresses concerns such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, cognitive changes, and adjustment to aging-related challenges. We integrate cognitive therapy principles and health psychology to support overall wellness, strengthen coping skills, and promote healthy behavior change. We work collaboratively with clients to enhance resilience and foster a sense of purpose, dignity, and connection throughout the aging process.

Congruence Counseling Group can support older adults facing challenges related to aging, including life transitions, grief, health concerns, and changes in independence. In a supportive environment, clients can process emotions, strengthen coping skills, and find meaningful ways to maintain connection, purpose, and emotional wellbeing in later stages of life.

I work with older adults and their families who are navigating cognitive changes, neurological conditions, and emotional challenges related to aging. Therapy focuses on emotional support, coping strategies, and maintaining quality of life while addressing concerns such as memory changes, adjustment to illness, and the stress that can come with these transitions.

Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg (briefly renamed Fort Liberty from 2023 to 2025) — one of the largest Army installations in the world — making it one of the most military-oriented cities in the United States, with a therapy community substantially defined by the needs of active-duty soldiers, veterans, and military families. Therapists specializing in military trauma, PTSD, moral injury, combat-related grief, and the dynamics of repeated deployment and reintegration are exceptionally well represented, and many practices are built specifically around the military community. Cape Fear Valley Health provides institutional mental health resources alongside a VA medical center that serves the surrounding region. Fayetteville's civilian therapy community serves a population that also navigates the economic and social challenges of a city heavily dependent on military spending and vulnerable to base realignment decisions.

Gender ID

	60%	Female
	28%	Male
	6%	Gender Fluid
	6%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

64%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Behavioral Therapy
43%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
43%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
36%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
36%	Psychodynamic Therapy
29%	Eclectic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
64%	Young Adult
43%	Teen
21%	Children

Client Focus

79%	Women
57%	LGBTQ+
57%	Men
57%	Persons with Disabilities
43%	Hispanic / Latino

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Fayetteville, North Carolina NC

Dr. Amy Schullery

Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

Congruence Counseling Group

Unchained Brain LLC

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Fayetteville, North Carolina Statistics

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