Dementia Therapists in Branford, CT
I offer services to people who have concerns about aging, cognitive and memory issues, dementia, stroke, or are caring for loved ones and need family/caregiver education and support.
As a psychologist, consultant and coach in the area of behavioral health, my primary goal is to provide a comfortable, trusting and professional environment where individuals can work on important issues that effect their life. I provide a comprehensive set of services for adults across the lifespan ages 18 to 100+ years old. I offer assessment, evaluation, and treatment interventions for individuals, couples, families and groups with general clinical, issues (i.e. Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict and Parenting). I provide services for patients with health problems, injury and neuropsychological issues with a focus on life adjustment and living with serious illness.
I offer services to people who have concerns about aging, cognitive and memory issues, dementia, stroke, or are caring for loved ones and need family/caregiver education and support.
As a psychologist, consultant and coach in the area of behavioral health, my primary goal is to provide a comfortable, trusting and professional environment where individuals can work on important issues that effect their life. I provide a comprehensive set of services for adults across the lifespan ages 18 to 100+ years old. I offer assessment, evaluation, and treatment interventions for individuals, couples, families and groups with general clinical, issues (i.e. Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict and Parenting). I provide services for patients with health problems, injury and neuropsychological issues with a focus on life adjustment and living with serious illness.
Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
Noelle Ranfone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405 (Online Only)
New clients for daytime Telehealth availability only— I understand that finding the right therapist can feel challenging and intimidating. You just took the first courageous step. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? I’m here to tell you that you do not have to carry these burdens alone. I work with teens and Adults. I have a particular interest in collaborating with young adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions and seeking guidance in careers. I am passionate about women issues including those facing all postpartum challenges.
New clients for daytime Telehealth availability only— I understand that finding the right therapist can feel challenging and intimidating. You just took the first courageous step. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? I’m here to tell you that you do not have to carry these burdens alone. I work with teens and Adults. I have a particular interest in collaborating with young adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions and seeking guidance in careers. I am passionate about women issues including those facing all postpartum challenges.
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
As we age we have many challenges and transitions which affect us - some positive and some negative. What we do with these transitions are the key to finding joy in our life. Most of the time we are completely capable of navigating these stressors with our own personal resources. Sometimes a little extra support is required: whether it is obtaining insight, learning new behaviors or just having a skilled listener. My various skills learned over thirty years can do that. I can provide the support and skills that are needed.
As we age we have many challenges and transitions which affect us - some positive and some negative. What we do with these transitions are the key to finding joy in our life. Most of the time we are completely capable of navigating these stressors with our own personal resources. Sometimes a little extra support is required: whether it is obtaining insight, learning new behaviors or just having a skilled listener. My various skills learned over thirty years can do that. I can provide the support and skills that are needed.
Jan Server is a licensed clinical therapist who has provided comprehensive services to clients for over 30 years. Extensive therapeutic experience with grief, chronic health issues and end of life matters. Geriatric counseling and caregiver counseling. Experience with medications and neurological problems.
Jan Server is a licensed clinical therapist who has provided comprehensive services to clients for over 30 years. Extensive therapeutic experience with grief, chronic health issues and end of life matters. Geriatric counseling and caregiver counseling. Experience with medications and neurological problems.
Jocelyn Ness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405 (Online Only)
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I work with adolescents in preventing diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders . I work directly with adolescents to help them with various struggles of life and learn how to develop better coping skills to understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive long term changes in their lives. I use multiple modalities approaches to address and target presenting issues.
I work with adolescents in preventing diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders . I work directly with adolescents to help them with various struggles of life and learn how to develop better coping skills to understand and resolve problems, modify behavior, and make positive long term changes in their lives. I use multiple modalities approaches to address and target presenting issues.
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Solutions to life's choices
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06515
I am experienced in helping with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
I am experienced and skilled in assessing, evaluating and treating young adults through older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and dementia. My style is interactive, keeping in mind to treat each person as a unique individual who may struggle with life's choices. I rigorously protect their confidentiality. With their permission, I provide information and feedback to physicians, mental health professionals and social service organizations. If needed as part of a person's treatment, I have access to medication providers.
I am experienced in helping with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
I am experienced and skilled in assessing, evaluating and treating young adults through older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and dementia. My style is interactive, keeping in mind to treat each person as a unique individual who may struggle with life's choices. I rigorously protect their confidentiality. With their permission, I provide information and feedback to physicians, mental health professionals and social service organizations. If needed as part of a person's treatment, I have access to medication providers.
Sankofa Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CDP
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511 (Online Only)
I'm Tasha Chimbila, an LMSW at Sankofa Counseling. We believe that a strength-based, person-centered foundation combined with unconditional positive regard is essential to change and healing.
I'm Tasha Chimbila, an LMSW at Sankofa Counseling. We believe that a strength-based, person-centered foundation combined with unconditional positive regard is essential to change and healing.
Whatever challenges life has brought you, it helps to have the support of a therapist and the power of music to help you through it. Music is a friend and a transformative tool capable of clearing blocks, bringing insight, and healing wounds. No music experience is necessary to engage in music therapy, but it helps if you're a music lover. I offer a holistic and humanistic approach; I believe the problems you are facing should be understood in the context of your full being, and that working from a foundation of full acceptance is essential.
Whatever challenges life has brought you, it helps to have the support of a therapist and the power of music to help you through it. Music is a friend and a transformative tool capable of clearing blocks, bringing insight, and healing wounds. No music experience is necessary to engage in music therapy, but it helps if you're a music lover. I offer a holistic and humanistic approach; I believe the problems you are facing should be understood in the context of your full being, and that working from a foundation of full acceptance is essential.
Robert J Nesbitt Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06513
I am Dr. Robert Nesbitt, Jr., LCSW, founder of The Dover Counseling Center. At our center, we're dedicated to empowering individuals like yourself to achieve self-sufficiency and gain insight into the root causes of daily challenges. Whether you seek individual talk therapy, couples counseling, or family and group therapy, we are here to offer the guidance and support that you need.
I am Dr. Robert Nesbitt, Jr., LCSW, founder of The Dover Counseling Center. At our center, we're dedicated to empowering individuals like yourself to achieve self-sufficiency and gain insight into the root causes of daily challenges. Whether you seek individual talk therapy, couples counseling, or family and group therapy, we are here to offer the guidance and support that you need.
Abby Chamberlain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06504 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Abby. Do you feel it is difficult to be kind to yourself? Are you struggling to balance all the aspects of your life? Have you been experiencing anxiety, depression or challenges with life transitions? I would love to work with you to help you learn how to navigate and cope with the struggles in your life. Therapy can seem scary and taking the first step is not always easy, I’m here to help in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment.
Hi! I’m Abby. Do you feel it is difficult to be kind to yourself? Are you struggling to balance all the aspects of your life? Have you been experiencing anxiety, depression or challenges with life transitions? I would love to work with you to help you learn how to navigate and cope with the struggles in your life. Therapy can seem scary and taking the first step is not always easy, I’m here to help in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
Art and Soul Art Therapy & Innovative Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, CLAT, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06512
If you are struggling in life, chances are you have a diagnosis which is termed a psychiatric disorder- but diagnoses only define the negative aspects of who you are! In fact, most "disorders" have a wealth of amazingly positive traits also associated with them. Together, you and I will work to uncover your superpowers- those positive traits that diagnoses don't cover, and which make you amazing. Some of the therapies we incorporate into our practice include art therapy, Internal Family Systems, Authenticity Therapy, various styles of quick and effective trauma treatment, practical life skills, mindfulness (DBT) and CBT.
If you are struggling in life, chances are you have a diagnosis which is termed a psychiatric disorder- but diagnoses only define the negative aspects of who you are! In fact, most "disorders" have a wealth of amazingly positive traits also associated with them. Together, you and I will work to uncover your superpowers- those positive traits that diagnoses don't cover, and which make you amazing. Some of the therapies we incorporate into our practice include art therapy, Internal Family Systems, Authenticity Therapy, various styles of quick and effective trauma treatment, practical life skills, mindfulness (DBT) and CBT.
Christina Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, EFT
Verified Verified
West Haven, CT 06516
Hi. I enjoy helping people recover from PTSD, losses depression and anxiety. I also enjoy helping couples restore balance in their relationships. Twenty-five years experience in counseling includes training in EMDR, EFT, Drug and Alcohol Counseling and couples therapy. Also trained in teaching of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness techniques as well as spiritual psychology.
Hi. I enjoy helping people recover from PTSD, losses depression and anxiety. I also enjoy helping couples restore balance in their relationships. Twenty-five years experience in counseling includes training in EMDR, EFT, Drug and Alcohol Counseling and couples therapy. Also trained in teaching of relaxation, meditation and mindfulness techniques as well as spiritual psychology.
Hablo Español! I am a bilingual, English and Spanish speaker nurse practitioner offering psychiatric medication management through telehealth services. My goal is to collaborate both with my patients and mental health care providers to offset the mental health care need. My practice Renewed Health and Wellness LLC offers culturally competent care, in a safe, relaxing and healing environment, where clients can be their authentic selves and receive care that is tailored to their needs.
Hablo Español! I am a bilingual, English and Spanish speaker nurse practitioner offering psychiatric medication management through telehealth services. My goal is to collaborate both with my patients and mental health care providers to offset the mental health care need. My practice Renewed Health and Wellness LLC offers culturally competent care, in a safe, relaxing and healing environment, where clients can be their authentic selves and receive care that is tailored to their needs.
I am passionate about helping ALL individuals inclusively and I’m committed to providing supportive interventions that foster a positive therapeutic alliance with clients. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop tools, strategies and methods useful for leading more fulfilling lives. For clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD and other challenges, I'm here to help with a variety of psychodynamic approaches.
I am passionate about helping ALL individuals inclusively and I’m committed to providing supportive interventions that foster a positive therapeutic alliance with clients. I am dedicated to helping individuals develop tools, strategies and methods useful for leading more fulfilling lives. For clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD and other challenges, I'm here to help with a variety of psychodynamic approaches.
Paul Battles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MTBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06501
I believe that we all have the innate power to change our own lives. To do this, we need to understand, accept and make peace with our past, and realize that it does not control us. We live right now. Regardless of what has come before, we have choices now, and the choices we make today create who we become tomorrow.
I believe that we all have the innate power to change our own lives. To do this, we need to understand, accept and make peace with our past, and realize that it does not control us. We live right now. Regardless of what has come before, we have choices now, and the choices we make today create who we become tomorrow.
As a LENS practitioner, Deb Marcus, LCSW has incorporated Neurofeedback in her group practice, Peak Longevity. As a focal point of passion and expertise in the treatment of various conditions, Deborah believes in helping clients move towards personal growth & wellness one moment/one thought at a time. "Whether you think you CAN or you CAN'T, either way you're right!" Deborah favors the use of CBT, HeartMath and tapping, and is grateful for her 22 years of experience in varied settings. She approaches therapy with a holistic mind, recognizing the relevance of both Eastern and Western medicine to aid in mental health Tx approaches.
As a LENS practitioner, Deb Marcus, LCSW has incorporated Neurofeedback in her group practice, Peak Longevity. As a focal point of passion and expertise in the treatment of various conditions, Deborah believes in helping clients move towards personal growth & wellness one moment/one thought at a time. "Whether you think you CAN or you CAN'T, either way you're right!" Deborah favors the use of CBT, HeartMath and tapping, and is grateful for her 22 years of experience in varied settings. She approaches therapy with a holistic mind, recognizing the relevance of both Eastern and Western medicine to aid in mental health Tx approaches.
Individual and Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06515 (Online Only)
My name is Kate Gorman, LCSW, with over 24 years experience in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in a mental health clinic, private practices, and a telehealth platform. My style is interactive problem-solving, supporting you through compassionate listening combined with therapeutic questions that aim to resolve challenges, heal trauma and family patterns, as well as get to practical solutions to relationship, internal, thinking, environmental, career, interpersonal, and other issues. (Please utilize the link to the safe admin portal under Primary Location, to get started in our work together using your insurance.)
My name is Kate Gorman, LCSW, with over 24 years experience in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in a mental health clinic, private practices, and a telehealth platform. My style is interactive problem-solving, supporting you through compassionate listening combined with therapeutic questions that aim to resolve challenges, heal trauma and family patterns, as well as get to practical solutions to relationship, internal, thinking, environmental, career, interpersonal, and other issues. (Please utilize the link to the safe admin portal under Primary Location, to get started in our work together using your insurance.)
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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.