Dementia Therapists in Brentwood, CA
I can screen for ADD, Autism and Dementia.
I perform pre-surgical assessment for implants, bariatric and gender reassignment surgeries. I can take workman's comp if it is pre-approved. I take VA and Tricare Insurance for military personnel and their families. I can take a small amount of private insurance folks. I am approved for Beacon HPSJ.
I can screen for ADD, Autism and Dementia.
I perform pre-surgical assessment for implants, bariatric and gender reassignment surgeries. I can take workman's comp if it is pre-approved. I take VA and Tricare Insurance for military personnel and their families. I can take a small amount of private insurance folks. I am approved for Beacon HPSJ.
Sharon Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
I am passionate about therapy that produces lasting, inner healing! I use a combination of several psychological theories, depending on what will best meet my client's needs, including ImTT and EMDR, to help clients experience healing and change in the places where their pain originated. This not only creates symptom reduction and/or extinction but also produces an outcome of inner peace, joy and freedom, putting an end to trying harder, pretending or "white-knuckling" through. I love this work and look forward to connecting with you in your journey toward emotional wholeness!
Have you been moving through life struggling to reach goals, maintain healthy relationships, and experience academic or professional success and fulfillment? Did you miss the opportunity to focus on your mental health as an anchor to support your self-esteem and wellbeing? I want to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world – your thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events that trigger mood instability- and discover adaptive strategies to ground yourself and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Have you been moving through life struggling to reach goals, maintain healthy relationships, and experience academic or professional success and fulfillment? Did you miss the opportunity to focus on your mental health as an anchor to support your self-esteem and wellbeing? I want to provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world – your thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of events that trigger mood instability- and discover adaptive strategies to ground yourself and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Mae Mou
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Change is inevitable in life, but it doesn't have to leave you feeling stuck. Perhaps you find yourself repeating unproductive patterns and unable to find a way out or there is a lack of motivation in your day to day with feelings of dread consuming you. I am here to provide evidence-based support from a multi-cultural lens to help you navigate through challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Let's work together to develop practical tools for managing stress, building emotional resilience, resolving conflict and enhancing your communication skills.
Change is inevitable in life, but it doesn't have to leave you feeling stuck. Perhaps you find yourself repeating unproductive patterns and unable to find a way out or there is a lack of motivation in your day to day with feelings of dread consuming you. I am here to provide evidence-based support from a multi-cultural lens to help you navigate through challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Let's work together to develop practical tools for managing stress, building emotional resilience, resolving conflict and enhancing your communication skills.
Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
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Hello, my name is Sally. I have my LCSW from the State of California. I have my Masters in Social Work and a Minor in Psych. I have worked in the hospital setting for over 38 years. I enjoy working with diverse cultures. My hospital experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, youth and adults.
Hello, my name is Sally. I have my LCSW from the State of California. I have my Masters in Social Work and a Minor in Psych. I have worked in the hospital setting for over 38 years. I enjoy working with diverse cultures. My hospital experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, youth and adults.
DeShannon Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
Online Therapists
Finding a good fit with a behavioral health practitioner can be invaluable. Psychotherapy and neuropsychological evaluation are an investment of time, energy, and resources. Our work together may mean identifying a problem, finding steps to move forward, gaining awareness and understanding, managing a new situation, or any number of different things for different people. My experience includes work with patients and their family members and clinical research. My past work and training affiliations include: Stanford, UCSF Memory and Aging Center, Palo Alto and Menlo Park VA's, Kaiser Permanente, Kingsbrook Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the University of Colorado Hospital.
Finding a good fit with a behavioral health practitioner can be invaluable. Psychotherapy and neuropsychological evaluation are an investment of time, energy, and resources. Our work together may mean identifying a problem, finding steps to move forward, gaining awareness and understanding, managing a new situation, or any number of different things for different people. My experience includes work with patients and their family members and clinical research. My past work and training affiliations include: Stanford, UCSF Memory and Aging Center, Palo Alto and Menlo Park VA's, Kaiser Permanente, Kingsbrook Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the University of Colorado Hospital.
Melissa K Bowman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501 (Online Only)
My specializations include: working with older adults through life transitions, grief counseling, treatment-resistant depression, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic pain, and trauma.
I love what I do! I have the pleasure of working with clients from five to 105-years-old! Having the opportunity to work with an expansive age range has taught me that at any age: we want to be loved and we want to love, we want to belong, we want to have purpose, we want to experience joy, and we don't want pain. My goal as a therapist, is to help my clients find ways to reduce, restructure, and remove obstacles that cause pain; while building on our individual resources to promote health, happiness and well-being.
My specializations include: working with older adults through life transitions, grief counseling, treatment-resistant depression, individuals with disabilities and/or chronic pain, and trauma.
I love what I do! I have the pleasure of working with clients from five to 105-years-old! Having the opportunity to work with an expansive age range has taught me that at any age: we want to be loved and we want to love, we want to belong, we want to have purpose, we want to experience joy, and we don't want pain. My goal as a therapist, is to help my clients find ways to reduce, restructure, and remove obstacles that cause pain; while building on our individual resources to promote health, happiness and well-being.
For the past 19 years I have provided evaluations, counseling, and education on managing dementia, difficult behaviors, and caregiver burnout in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care.
Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
For the past 19 years I have provided evaluations, counseling, and education on managing dementia, difficult behaviors, and caregiver burnout in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care.
Feeling restless or easily distracted? Lacking energy, motivation, focus, or direction in life? Spinning your wheels in your career or relationships? Prone to pleasing others at all costs, yet feeling unhappy and misunderstood? Always too busy to stop and smell the flowers? I'd like to help you become more empowered, confident, and satisfied through facing and letting go of your fears, irritating beliefs, guilt, and suffering, so you can learn to communicate more effectively and have healthy relationships. For more than twenty-five years I have provided time-limited and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups.
Dr. Rebecca Lynn Gonzalez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with older adults encountering issues associated with the later stages of life.
Are you ready to unpack and understand how painful past experiences might be impacting your life? Do you want to decrease suffering and feel more balanced? You’re not alone. Creating awareness of how distressing past experiences show up in your life will empower you to break the cycle and create a more fulfilling life. I aim to help you improve your overall quality of life and feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Together, we will approach your past with curiosity and compassion.
I also work with older adults encountering issues associated with the later stages of life.
Are you ready to unpack and understand how painful past experiences might be impacting your life? Do you want to decrease suffering and feel more balanced? You’re not alone. Creating awareness of how distressing past experiences show up in your life will empower you to break the cycle and create a more fulfilling life. I aim to help you improve your overall quality of life and feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Together, we will approach your past with curiosity and compassion.
I am a neuropsychologist in the state of California. I specialize in working with adults and older adults living with neurological and psychiatric disorders. I help diagnose brain disorders, assess cognitive and behavioral functioning, and design effective treatments. I also provide psychoeducational evaluations and one-on-one cognitive training sessions.
I am a neuropsychologist in the state of California. I specialize in working with adults and older adults living with neurological and psychiatric disorders. I help diagnose brain disorders, assess cognitive and behavioral functioning, and design effective treatments. I also provide psychoeducational evaluations and one-on-one cognitive training sessions.
I provide assessments for a wide variety of conditions including ADHD, personality testing, learning disorders, ASD, memory evaluation, TBI, Multiple Sclerosis and neurodevelopmental disorders.
I primarily see patients for testing including evaluation of mood,personality, cognition and behavior. Such an evaluation usually includes a formal interview, a review of medical and/or educational/vocational records, interviews of significant others (as necessary), and neuropsychological testing using standardized neuropsychological instruments. This type of testing offers many benefits: Often neuropsychological assessment will aid in the proper and accurate diagnosis of the patient’s illness and/or the etiology of their concerns. This helps a person better understand themselves and acquire tools for better coping in life.
I provide assessments for a wide variety of conditions including ADHD, personality testing, learning disorders, ASD, memory evaluation, TBI, Multiple Sclerosis and neurodevelopmental disorders.
I primarily see patients for testing including evaluation of mood,personality, cognition and behavior. Such an evaluation usually includes a formal interview, a review of medical and/or educational/vocational records, interviews of significant others (as necessary), and neuropsychological testing using standardized neuropsychological instruments. This type of testing offers many benefits: Often neuropsychological assessment will aid in the proper and accurate diagnosis of the patient’s illness and/or the etiology of their concerns. This helps a person better understand themselves and acquire tools for better coping in life.
I have experience working with a range of different age populations including, children, adolescents, families and older adults.
My goal is to create a safe and secure space for clients to explore, grow, process, and develop a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. I believe all individuals have the potential for growth and understand the discomfort around growth and change. I integrate a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength based, Holistic approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to individualize each client’s treatment and meet clients where they are. I considers myself an active therapist in session and include psychoeducation in my approach.
I have experience working with a range of different age populations including, children, adolescents, families and older adults.
My goal is to create a safe and secure space for clients to explore, grow, process, and develop a deeper understanding of their needs and themselves. I believe all individuals have the potential for growth and understand the discomfort around growth and change. I integrate a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength based, Holistic approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to individualize each client’s treatment and meet clients where they are. I considers myself an active therapist in session and include psychoeducation in my approach.
Dr. Rayna Hirst is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist conducting neuropsychological evaluations, including dementia, psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD), and medical/neurological diagnoses (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, neuro-oncology). Dr. Hirst is an Associate Professor and Director of the Neuropsychology Program at Palo Alto University, providing didactic and supervisory education to doctoral students who are training in clinical neuropsychology.
Dr. Rayna Hirst is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist conducting neuropsychological evaluations, including dementia, psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD), and medical/neurological diagnoses (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, neuro-oncology). Dr. Hirst is an Associate Professor and Director of the Neuropsychology Program at Palo Alto University, providing didactic and supervisory education to doctoral students who are training in clinical neuropsychology.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, major life adjustments, and disruptions, specifically with the aging and geriatric populations, individuals and families of those in hospice or living with Dementia, including Alzheimer's, Vascular, FTD, and Lewy Body dementias, Parkinson's Disease, or otherwise cognitively impaired.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, major life adjustments, and disruptions, specifically with the aging and geriatric populations, individuals and families of those in hospice or living with Dementia, including Alzheimer's, Vascular, FTD, and Lewy Body dementias, Parkinson's Disease, or otherwise cognitively impaired.
Stan Einhorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, families, youth and caregivers managing Alzheimer's, dementia or other life threatening illness.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to see if I am a good fit for you as a therapist. Helping people discover their own solutions to improve their lives is truly rewarding for me. I will help you find your path to these solutions. I offer a safe and accepting space in which we explore the issues that challenge you in the present and how that may relate to emotional burdens of the past. Together we work to heal old wounds so that they no longer negatively impact decisions, relationships, or patterns of behaviors in your present life.
I work with individuals, couples, families, youth and caregivers managing Alzheimer's, dementia or other life threatening illness.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to see if I am a good fit for you as a therapist. Helping people discover their own solutions to improve their lives is truly rewarding for me. I will help you find your path to these solutions. I offer a safe and accepting space in which we explore the issues that challenge you in the present and how that may relate to emotional burdens of the past. Together we work to heal old wounds so that they no longer negatively impact decisions, relationships, or patterns of behaviors in your present life.
Jessica Foley, Neuropsychology SF
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
I provide neuropsychological evaluation (ages 14+), to determine causes of real-life struggles, via assessment of attention, processing speed, memory, language, spatial, executive, mood and personality functions.
Dr. Jessica Foley is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist/diplomat of the American Academy of Neuropsychology, and licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California with approx. 20 years of experience conducting neuropsychological evaluation across the lifespan. She has many years of experience in conducting such evaluations in the context of neurologic (e.g., TBI, epilepsy, brain tumor, MS, movement disorders, neurodegenerative), neurodevelopmental (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability) and psychiatric factors interfering with academic, occupational, and other aspects of everyday functioning.
I provide neuropsychological evaluation (ages 14+), to determine causes of real-life struggles, via assessment of attention, processing speed, memory, language, spatial, executive, mood and personality functions.
Dr. Jessica Foley is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist/diplomat of the American Academy of Neuropsychology, and licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California with approx. 20 years of experience conducting neuropsychological evaluation across the lifespan. She has many years of experience in conducting such evaluations in the context of neurologic (e.g., TBI, epilepsy, brain tumor, MS, movement disorders, neurodegenerative), neurodevelopmental (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability) and psychiatric factors interfering with academic, occupational, and other aspects of everyday functioning.
I have experience working with folks across the lifespan in regards to relational issues, polyamory/open relationships, work stress, self esteem, boundary setting, life transitions, sexuality, substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, & caregiving for elders, especially those with dementia.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here and appreciate that it can take a lot to start the process of finding support. I believe we all have the capacity to experience satisfaction, fulfillment, and moments of joy in our lives. Let's explore the barriers to these things- both internally and externally, increase self understanding, and develop coping skills for the challenges you face. Life can be hard and we don’t always get to choose our circumstances but we can try to find ways to get through the best we can. I use a holistic approach with a backdrop of trauma focused, racial and social justice informed, and compassionate care.
I have experience working with folks across the lifespan in regards to relational issues, polyamory/open relationships, work stress, self esteem, boundary setting, life transitions, sexuality, substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, & caregiving for elders, especially those with dementia.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here and appreciate that it can take a lot to start the process of finding support. I believe we all have the capacity to experience satisfaction, fulfillment, and moments of joy in our lives. Let's explore the barriers to these things- both internally and externally, increase self understanding, and develop coping skills for the challenges you face. Life can be hard and we don’t always get to choose our circumstances but we can try to find ways to get through the best we can. I use a holistic approach with a backdrop of trauma focused, racial and social justice informed, and compassionate care.
Young adults 18-30 Adults Older adults 65+ - CBT Self-compassion Solution focused Motivational interviewing Polyvagal theory.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
Young adults 18-30 Adults Older adults 65+ - CBT Self-compassion Solution focused Motivational interviewing Polyvagal theory.
Mariela Hernandez, LCSW, MPH I am a bilingual first generation Latinx therapist with a passion for connection. I hope to help heal generational trauma, teach concrete tools for coping with life’s challenges, and help you feel seen and heard.
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Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.