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Regina McClure
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vista, CA 92084
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting older adults and their families, and welcome those anticipating upcoming marriage, parenthood, stepfamily, or other life transition.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting older adults and their families, and welcome those anticipating upcoming marriage, parenthood, stepfamily, or other life transition.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
(760) 477-0325 View (760) 477-0325
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Briana Barrera
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90802
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
(310) 807-2734 View (310) 807-2734
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Dana Julian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I see you. Are you constantly overthinking or buried in negative self-talk? Are you tired of fighting with your partner or contending with sexual issues? Or are you carrying the unsung wounds of painful events or a draining caregiving routine? Whatever brought you to my doorstep, you are welcome here. Feel good in your mind, body, and soul. I’m Dana Julian, a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online therapy to individuals and couples in California. We all need healthy and fulfilling relationships to thrive. I aim to build a collaborative and trusting partnership so you can heal or strengthen your relationship with your
I see you. Are you constantly overthinking or buried in negative self-talk? Are you tired of fighting with your partner or contending with sexual issues? Or are you carrying the unsung wounds of painful events or a draining caregiving routine? Whatever brought you to my doorstep, you are welcome here. Feel good in your mind, body, and soul. I’m Dana Julian, a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online therapy to individuals and couples in California. We all need healthy and fulfilling relationships to thrive. I aim to build a collaborative and trusting partnership so you can heal or strengthen your relationship with your
(213) 894-9747 View (213) 894-9747
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Anna J Ochoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90605
My goal is to help people with the many facets and challenges life may bring. I believe in empowering a person to take control of their life and working on issues that they may have struggled with and could be affecting them. The vulnerability of welcoming a child into a family, having lost a loved one, divorce, depression, relationship problems, or life transitions may bring up unresolved issues and new challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to heal and stop cycles of intergenerational trauma and ultimately provide healing. The goal is to help you thrive just not survive in life.
My goal is to help people with the many facets and challenges life may bring. I believe in empowering a person to take control of their life and working on issues that they may have struggled with and could be affecting them. The vulnerability of welcoming a child into a family, having lost a loved one, divorce, depression, relationship problems, or life transitions may bring up unresolved issues and new challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to heal and stop cycles of intergenerational trauma and ultimately provide healing. The goal is to help you thrive just not survive in life.
(562) 203-8851 View (562) 203-8851
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Iren Fellegvari
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
(858) 386-7291 View (858) 386-7291
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Sheila Diskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
SAVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP!!! I am a Marriage and Family therapist since 1997, specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, relationship counseling and conflict resolution strategies, individual therapy, depression symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, and moving beyond trauma issues resulting from abuse or an accident. I will help you to find the joy in your relationship and your personal life. I mix traditional therapy with a heart-full approach and teach couples and individuals how to trust their intuition and know themselves. I am supportive of alternative lifestyles/gay/lesbian. Marriage & Family Therapist, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counselor, Individual Therapy, Conflict Resolution, PTSD Symptoms, Laguna Hills, Orange County,CA.
SAVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP!!! I am a Marriage and Family therapist since 1997, specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, relationship counseling and conflict resolution strategies, individual therapy, depression symptoms, PTSD, anxiety, and moving beyond trauma issues resulting from abuse or an accident. I will help you to find the joy in your relationship and your personal life. I mix traditional therapy with a heart-full approach and teach couples and individuals how to trust their intuition and know themselves. I am supportive of alternative lifestyles/gay/lesbian. Marriage & Family Therapist, Couples Counseling, Marriage Counselor, Individual Therapy, Conflict Resolution, PTSD Symptoms, Laguna Hills, Orange County,CA.
(949) 216-8170 View (949) 216-8170
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Jenny Hannah: Buddhist and Depth Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
Accepting New Clients. As an integrative and holistic therapist, I use shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth and understanding. I believe genuine healing comes from mindful awareness (being present to the experience of living), honoring emotions, cultural awareness, and curiosity. Relational approaches are at the foundation of my work, along with Depth Psychology (exploring how the unconscious shapes our thoughts and actions). When serviceable to explore, art and somatic based practices can be used, as these approaches offer rich sources of integration for artists and those in the healing profession.
(213) 315-6252 View (213) 315-6252
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Jarfa Wabs, MA LMFT dba Counseling Together
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Finding a therapist at a time when your whole world is falling apart, is one more difficult task to add to the many tasks required of you. Well, you aren't alone! Couples & family counseling is one of my many focuses. Premarital and marriage counseling can be very effective in starting and saving relationships. I also focus on stress, fears, and anxiety that might be causing unexplained aches and pains in your body, frustrating you and others around you. I am well versed on issues of Chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Infertility, Postpartum, Menopause, Thyroid and many life events affecting healthy relationships.
Finding a therapist at a time when your whole world is falling apart, is one more difficult task to add to the many tasks required of you. Well, you aren't alone! Couples & family counseling is one of my many focuses. Premarital and marriage counseling can be very effective in starting and saving relationships. I also focus on stress, fears, and anxiety that might be causing unexplained aches and pains in your body, frustrating you and others around you. I am well versed on issues of Chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, Fibromyalgia, Infertility, Postpartum, Menopause, Thyroid and many life events affecting healthy relationships.
(949) 281-6275 View (949) 281-6275
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Kelly Hutton, Grief Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
I specialize in working with neurocognitive disorders, such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's, and others.
Welcome! I imagine you have found my profile because you are going through grief, illness or tragedy. I am glad you are here taking the first steps towards support. I specialize in working with grief, loss, end of life issues and chronic illness. Grief therapy can look many different ways, and I tailor the experience of therapy to my clients unique needs. My top priority is that you feel safe in therapy and have space to feel and express your grief openly. I use many modalities to assist my clients in working through grief, including EMDR therapy (eye movement therapy) which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and grief.
I specialize in working with neurocognitive disorders, such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's, and others.
Welcome! I imagine you have found my profile because you are going through grief, illness or tragedy. I am glad you are here taking the first steps towards support. I specialize in working with grief, loss, end of life issues and chronic illness. Grief therapy can look many different ways, and I tailor the experience of therapy to my clients unique needs. My top priority is that you feel safe in therapy and have space to feel and express your grief openly. I use many modalities to assist my clients in working through grief, including EMDR therapy (eye movement therapy) which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and grief.
(619) 745-1989 View (619) 745-1989
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Covina, CA 91790
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations and therapy for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides psychological evaluations and therapy for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy. We are specialists in trauma informed therapy and our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists is devoted to providing quality services and our social justice team is committed to seeing you thrive in the community.
(213) 996-0522 x701 View (213) 996-0522 x701
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Ruth Houston Barrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
(310) 879-5173 View (310) 879-5173
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Iihae Shin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91117  (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Iihae (pronounced E-heh). I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and I have been in this field for over 28 years. I have worked with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My special interest is in helping clients to resolve the impact of traumatic experiences. I am a Level II therapist in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and certified in Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), a somatic therapy. I also have extensive training background in Brainspotting and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
Hello. My name is Iihae (pronounced E-heh). I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and I have been in this field for over 28 years. I have worked with clients of all ages and from all walks of life. My special interest is in helping clients to resolve the impact of traumatic experiences. I am a Level II therapist in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and certified in Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), a somatic therapy. I also have extensive training background in Brainspotting and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy).
(626) 427-6360 View (626) 427-6360
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Carol Seixas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, OTRL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Pedro, CA 90731
Hello and welcome. I have over 40 years of experience working in the health field and have provided services in a wide range of mental health settings. The patient/client populations I have had the opportunity to help run the full gamut of mental health needs from the serious mentally ill to the person/family who have never needed to see a therapist until "now". I additionally provide support for the system/family new to mental health with education, skills and linking to resources.
Hello and welcome. I have over 40 years of experience working in the health field and have provided services in a wide range of mental health settings. The patient/client populations I have had the opportunity to help run the full gamut of mental health needs from the serious mentally ill to the person/family who have never needed to see a therapist until "now". I additionally provide support for the system/family new to mental health with education, skills and linking to resources.
(562) 275-8354 View (562) 275-8354
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Mayra Calatayud-Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91214
Hello, my name is Mayra Calatayud-Garcia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adults from ages 18 to 65+ living in the state of California. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma, using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic therapy to guide my clients in their mental and wellness journey. My approach to therapy varies depending on the needs, challenges, and goals of each client. Each client is unique and has an important story to tell. I start where the client is and strive to cultivate a safe space based on compassion and acceptance.
Hello, my name is Mayra Calatayud-Garcia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adults from ages 18 to 65+ living in the state of California. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma, using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic therapy to guide my clients in their mental and wellness journey. My approach to therapy varies depending on the needs, challenges, and goals of each client. Each client is unique and has an important story to tell. I start where the client is and strive to cultivate a safe space based on compassion and acceptance.
(559) 780-8339 View (559) 780-8339
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Ilana S Wasserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
(949) 328-5710 View (949) 328-5710
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Pina Murcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
What I know more than anything else is that you are the expert of yourself and you have access to an unlimited source of wisdom within you. I am here to hold the lantern as you explore and (re)discover the resources that live within. Are you constantly overthinking, overanalyzing, anxious, or worried? Are you having a difficult time managing the many challenges that have come over the last few years? Do you find yourself falling back into the same patterns repeatedly, even after resolving to change? Do you want to change aspects of your life, but feel stuck and unsure how to get there? You are in the right place.
What I know more than anything else is that you are the expert of yourself and you have access to an unlimited source of wisdom within you. I am here to hold the lantern as you explore and (re)discover the resources that live within. Are you constantly overthinking, overanalyzing, anxious, or worried? Are you having a difficult time managing the many challenges that have come over the last few years? Do you find yourself falling back into the same patterns repeatedly, even after resolving to change? Do you want to change aspects of your life, but feel stuck and unsure how to get there? You are in the right place.
(310) 361-6886 View (310) 361-6886
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Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Cen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center is public transportation and handicapped accessible. We also understand and work with all types of stresses and anxieties. We work with child-adolescent and divorce complications. Hypnosis may be used to help stop addictions and undesirable behaviors. Our practice style is goal oriented using cognitive behavioral skills, hypnosis, and biofeedback to decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, enhance and improve all types of relationships, and/or change underlying dysfunctional beliefs, while promoting permanent change. We offer complimentary care such as at home sleep apnea testing, biofeedback, neuro feedback, acupuncture, therapeutic body massage, facials, and waxing.
Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Center is public transportation and handicapped accessible. We also understand and work with all types of stresses and anxieties. We work with child-adolescent and divorce complications. Hypnosis may be used to help stop addictions and undesirable behaviors. Our practice style is goal oriented using cognitive behavioral skills, hypnosis, and biofeedback to decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, enhance and improve all types of relationships, and/or change underlying dysfunctional beliefs, while promoting permanent change. We offer complimentary care such as at home sleep apnea testing, biofeedback, neuro feedback, acupuncture, therapeutic body massage, facials, and waxing.
(909) 543-1313 View (909) 543-1313
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Mindful Health Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.
I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.
(323) 529-0824 View (323) 529-0824
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Akiko Aoki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
You always try to do the right thing, but somehow, people don't appreciate it. When you try to help, they might even blame you! You put your needs aside to take care of others, and no one is there to take care of you, but you don't say anything. Maybe you cry when no one is there. And then you put your smile back on and turn back into the person they need you to be. One day, it all gets to be too much, and you don't know what to do. So you come see me.
You always try to do the right thing, but somehow, people don't appreciate it. When you try to help, they might even blame you! You put your needs aside to take care of others, and no one is there to take care of you, but you don't say anything. Maybe you cry when no one is there. And then you put your smile back on and turn back into the person they need you to be. One day, it all gets to be too much, and you don't know what to do. So you come see me.
(818) 869-6389 View (818) 869-6389
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Ana Isabel Castaneda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hemet, CA 92543
“Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them get up,” (Anonymous). Hi and thanks for visiting my profile! As a therapist, I strive to help people achieve constructive changes in their life, while meeting people where they are at in terms of their readiness to change and heal. I am genuinely interested in the well-being and uniqueness of those that seek my service, and I look forward to being of your service!
“Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them get up,” (Anonymous). Hi and thanks for visiting my profile! As a therapist, I strive to help people achieve constructive changes in their life, while meeting people where they are at in terms of their readiness to change and heal. I am genuinely interested in the well-being and uniqueness of those that seek my service, and I look forward to being of your service!
(951) 484-1172 View (951) 484-1172

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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.