Social Worker/Therapist Needed~ Raleigh Area (Cary, Benson: house, live in, doctorate)

[Frostbit]

I have strange situation. My 67 year old mother lives in Hedingham,NC. She had a history of depression. The problem is she has become agoraphobic over the past 2 years. She had 2 strokes over the past 10 years and had a ruptered appendix removed 4 years ago. Because of these issues her mobility has been more and more limited. She has become more and more fearful about leaving the house and getting out as time goes on. She also has bad sciatic pain that she has had epideral steriod injections. From her strokes it is not as easy for her to walk and be mobile. In turn this has become a vicious cycle. She has become weak from not using her legs and it has become increasingly difficult to get her out of the house. She lives in a nice home with my step-father that takes unbelievable care of her and we are grateful.
I believe that alot of her issues are fear based, which is why she needs a therapist.
However, she recently said she would like to find someone to "help" her and give her the coping skills she needs to get out and get back to they was she used to be. For her to be asking for a therapist means she is truly at her wits end.
The concern is that I am looking for someone to do phone sessions or for someone to come to her house. I'm not sure if this is possible? It would be temporary until she could get out more. She hasn't driven in over a year. funny enough she isnt that depressed, I just don't have the clinical framework to help her and I would really like to see her recieve some help.
She has medicare at this stage of her life but said she can pay out of pocket if necessary. She would also prefer a woman, no offense to the wonderful male social workers out there.
I live in New York and in sister lives Raleigh, but she has three children and has limited time to devote to this. Any feedback or contacts would be extremely helpful. She does not have a doctor in North Carolina. She has tried several but seems to be attached to her primary in NY. She goes back and forth between NC and NY. So she can't get a referral from a NC doctor for someone because she doesnt have a primary.
Thank you,
Mia
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[zitsky]

I don't know if this will help, but you could try calling Carolina Partners In Mental Healthcare. They are a network of therapists, counselors, psychiatrists etc. They have offices all over the Triangle. Maybe they can do home visits or know someone who can. Good luck!

[aphorista]

I just did a search in the North Carolina Psychological Association's referral base for providers that treat phobias. Here are some names that came up when I did a search within 20 miles of downtown Raleigh. (I am not familiar with any of these providers.)
Here is the website if you want to do your own search:

Referral Service - The North Carolina Psychological Association



Patricia Bowery
Highest Degree: Doctorate
527 Keisler Dr. #101
Cary
27518 North CarolinaUSA
919.412.3796



Ann Waring
Highest Degree: Doctorate
280 W. Millbrook Rd.
Raleigh
27609 North CarolinaUSA
919-846-7396


Bob Dick
Highest Degree: Doctorate
3927 Benson Drive
Raleigh
27609 North CarolinaUSA
919-215-4703


Peter Summers
Highest Degree: Doctorate
3701 NW Cary Parkway, #209
Cary
27513 North CarolinaUSA
919.463.7898

[Frostbit]

Thank you so much for taking the time out to help. It means so much to me. I will make contact and let you know how it turns out!