Dementia Therapists in Billerica, MA
Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Billerica, MA 01821 (Online Only)
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
It is my passion to work with others to provide mental health services that provide knowledge, education, and empathy to help others navigate difficult life challenges, gain wisdom to succeed and become successful contributing members of society.
It is my passion to work with others to provide mental health services that provide knowledge, education, and empathy to help others navigate difficult life challenges, gain wisdom to succeed and become successful contributing members of society.
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Billerica, MA 01821 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
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You deserve to experience a sense of well-being and live the life you choose. I will work with you to help you experience increased calm, reduced stress and strengthened problem-solving skills. I aim to help you boost your self-care toolbox, reducing your anxiety and increasing your sense of well-being and resiliency. I incorporate my knowledge and skills developed through my training as a: care partner supporting persons living with dementia, PhD sociologist, Reiki Master, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
You deserve to experience a sense of well-being and live the life you choose. I will work with you to help you experience increased calm, reduced stress and strengthened problem-solving skills. I aim to help you boost your self-care toolbox, reducing your anxiety and increasing your sense of well-being and resiliency. I incorporate my knowledge and skills developed through my training as a: care partner supporting persons living with dementia, PhD sociologist, Reiki Master, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
By assessing memory, attention, and problem-solving, it identifies the impact of neurological conditions and learning challenges, especially in children who may require academic accommodations.
At IAS Boston, we specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, providing our clients with valuable insights into their cognitive and emotional functioning. Psychological Testing: This process helps individuals gain clarity on their mental health through structured interviews and tests, revealing personality traits and emotional issues. It provides a holistic view of symptoms and their impact on life, relationships, and work. With this understanding, personalized treatment strategies are developed to enhance coping skills, emotional resilience, and interpersonal abilities.
By assessing memory, attention, and problem-solving, it identifies the impact of neurological conditions and learning challenges, especially in children who may require academic accommodations.
At IAS Boston, we specialize in psychological and neuropsychological assessment, providing our clients with valuable insights into their cognitive and emotional functioning. Psychological Testing: This process helps individuals gain clarity on their mental health through structured interviews and tests, revealing personality traits and emotional issues. It provides a holistic view of symptoms and their impact on life, relationships, and work. With this understanding, personalized treatment strategies are developed to enhance coping skills, emotional resilience, and interpersonal abilities.
I also assess for changes associated with medical conditions, concussion, dementia, or normal aging.
As a Neuropsychologist and Licensed Psychologist, I provide evaluations and testing to answer to your questions about learning, attention, memory, organization, language, and other cognitive skills; academic skills like reading, writing, and math; and/or social-emotional factors in yourself or your child. My neuropsychology practice is warm and welcoming. I focus on understanding you or your child so that we will identify the best specific and personalized recommendations to address your needs. I evaluate children (at least age 6 and in first grade and up), teens, college students, and adults. I don't provide therapy or counseling.
I also assess for changes associated with medical conditions, concussion, dementia, or normal aging.
As a Neuropsychologist and Licensed Psychologist, I provide evaluations and testing to answer to your questions about learning, attention, memory, organization, language, and other cognitive skills; academic skills like reading, writing, and math; and/or social-emotional factors in yourself or your child. My neuropsychology practice is warm and welcoming. I focus on understanding you or your child so that we will identify the best specific and personalized recommendations to address your needs. I evaluate children (at least age 6 and in first grade and up), teens, college students, and adults. I don't provide therapy or counseling.
As a Physician Assistant, I've worked in public health clinics, private medical practices, a clinical ecology practice, student-health clinics and for ten years in dementia research at The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry.
Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
As a Physician Assistant, I've worked in public health clinics, private medical practices, a clinical ecology practice, student-health clinics and for ten years in dementia research at The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry.
Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
I am a queer, BIPOC, Jewish clinician. I have experience with young people, families, and older adults, but have been passionate about working with youths and adolescents from a young age. I have worked with clients with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, acute trauma and crisis, and anxiety, in school settings, residential settings, and family therapy settings. I practice Person-in-Environment therapy and I value honoring the intersectional experiences of those from oppressed and minoritized backgrounds. I also welcome creative expression and exploration in the therapeutic space.
I am a queer, BIPOC, Jewish clinician. I have experience with young people, families, and older adults, but have been passionate about working with youths and adolescents from a young age. I have worked with clients with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, acute trauma and crisis, and anxiety, in school settings, residential settings, and family therapy settings. I practice Person-in-Environment therapy and I value honoring the intersectional experiences of those from oppressed and minoritized backgrounds. I also welcome creative expression and exploration in the therapeutic space.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist who provides assessment, ADHD coaching, and CBT services to individuals. My specialty areas include assessment of cognitive and behavioral changes associated with ADHD. I also provide neuropsychological services for adults with neurological, medical, psychiatric and academic-related conditions that impact cognitive functioning. I work with a wide range of clients including those with memory problems, traumatic brain injury, mood disorders or psychiatric conditions, learning disabilities, and ADHD. My doctorate is from UMass Amherst. I completed a neuropsychology internship at the Bedford VA and an adult clinical neuropsychology fellowship at Harvard Medical School-Cambridge Health Alliance.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist who provides assessment, ADHD coaching, and CBT services to individuals. My specialty areas include assessment of cognitive and behavioral changes associated with ADHD. I also provide neuropsychological services for adults with neurological, medical, psychiatric and academic-related conditions that impact cognitive functioning. I work with a wide range of clients including those with memory problems, traumatic brain injury, mood disorders or psychiatric conditions, learning disabilities, and ADHD. My doctorate is from UMass Amherst. I completed a neuropsychology internship at the Bedford VA and an adult clinical neuropsychology fellowship at Harvard Medical School-Cambridge Health Alliance.
Additionally, I have extensive experience and expertise working with Veterans, Older Adults, trauma/abuse victims, and with those who are grieving, utilizing an approach that is individually tailored to your needs.
Beginning psychotherapy, for many, requires great courage and commitment. Consequently, finding the right therapist is an important step toward addressing your goals. For nearly 30 years, as a therapist and medical consultant, I have been helping individuals overcome life's obstacles, identify and build upon their strengths, and develop tools to bring about sustainable change. Life is hard. And so is change. But change is essential for growth. I am passionate about partnering with clients to help them change/grow, help them heal, and help them fulfill their potential while developing a greater sense of meaning and well-being.
Additionally, I have extensive experience and expertise working with Veterans, Older Adults, trauma/abuse victims, and with those who are grieving, utilizing an approach that is individually tailored to your needs.
Beginning psychotherapy, for many, requires great courage and commitment. Consequently, finding the right therapist is an important step toward addressing your goals. For nearly 30 years, as a therapist and medical consultant, I have been helping individuals overcome life's obstacles, identify and build upon their strengths, and develop tools to bring about sustainable change. Life is hard. And so is change. But change is essential for growth. I am passionate about partnering with clients to help them change/grow, help them heal, and help them fulfill their potential while developing a greater sense of meaning and well-being.
Carolyn O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451 (Online Only)
Carolyn O'Connor, LICSW, offers individual psychotherapy for adults and older adults experiencing mental health issues. She treats a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders and more. She specializes in treating adults who are managing roles as caregivers for aging adults with dementia, chronic illness and other conditions and disorders. She conducts ivirtual sessions only at this time and is accepting new clients. She will work with you on your treatment goals and building healthy coping skills to manage your symptoms.
Carolyn O'Connor, LICSW, offers individual psychotherapy for adults and older adults experiencing mental health issues. She treats a variety of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief, mood disorders and more. She specializes in treating adults who are managing roles as caregivers for aging adults with dementia, chronic illness and other conditions and disorders. She conducts ivirtual sessions only at this time and is accepting new clients. She will work with you on your treatment goals and building healthy coping skills to manage your symptoms.
Bonnie Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
I do have extensive experience working with caregivers and dealing with older adult issues including Dementia and Chronic Illness.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual counseling to the adult population. I will provide a supportive, safe, non-judgmental space for you where you to feel seen and heard. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and to support you in obtaining the goals that are important to you. I will do that by providing space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings where you will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. My focus is person centered and strengths based. I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that it should be a good fit for both of us.
I do have extensive experience working with caregivers and dealing with older adult issues including Dementia and Chronic Illness.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual counseling to the adult population. I will provide a supportive, safe, non-judgmental space for you where you to feel seen and heard. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and to support you in obtaining the goals that are important to you. I will do that by providing space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings where you will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. My focus is person centered and strengths based. I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that it should be a good fit for both of us.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults). Psychotherapy is a process designed to increase general mental health and well-being by clarifying goals and values, strengthening psychological weaknesses, and learning more effective and sophisticated strategies to better manage emotional, social and internal (e.g. thoughts) life. Through a gentle but focused conversational style, I utilize the latest clinical research and theory to construct a collaborative and personally-tailored treatment plan that aims for symptom relief and performance enhancement.
I help people get clear on what they want out of life, figure out what's getting in the way, and overcome those obstacles to achieve the lives they want. I work collaboratively and actively with my clients to increase their sense of power to make their own decisions and the resources to act on those decisions. My background and perspective can be particularly useful when working with clients who are high achievers, or who think of themselves as anxious, introverted, shy, and/or neurodivergent, and will use a number of proactive approaches to help.
I help people get clear on what they want out of life, figure out what's getting in the way, and overcome those obstacles to achieve the lives they want. I work collaboratively and actively with my clients to increase their sense of power to make their own decisions and the resources to act on those decisions. My background and perspective can be particularly useful when working with clients who are high achievers, or who think of themselves as anxious, introverted, shy, and/or neurodivergent, and will use a number of proactive approaches to help.
Theodora Slone lcsw llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LDAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01850 (Online Only)
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you ever feel stuck in your life and unsure of which direction to take? Do you have trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Are there relationships in your life in which you would like to create healthier boundaries? Are you ready to make a change and develop a deeper understanding of your emotions?
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you ever feel stuck in your life and unsure of which direction to take? Do you have trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Are there relationships in your life in which you would like to create healthier boundaries? Are you ready to make a change and develop a deeper understanding of your emotions?
I believe that ultimately the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. I work hard to foster that relationship, so that you feel as comfortable as possible while we take on the issues that are troubling you. I want to ensure you feel safe and respected. I want you to feel heard. I am a compassionate listener and work with you to meet your goals. I am also a Certified Care Manager and have helped many people who find themselves in the sometimes complex role of caregiver. I work with people on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and caregiving issues.
I believe that ultimately the therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. I work hard to foster that relationship, so that you feel as comfortable as possible while we take on the issues that are troubling you. I want to ensure you feel safe and respected. I want you to feel heard. I am a compassionate listener and work with you to meet your goals. I am also a Certified Care Manager and have helped many people who find themselves in the sometimes complex role of caregiver. I work with people on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and caregiving issues.
Welcome - Do you feel overwhelmed, confused, lost? Not sure what to do next? You don't have to handle this alone. I treat adults throughout all stages of life and help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma (any type of adverse life events), life transitions, etc. (see additional specialties below). Contact me for assistance.
Welcome - Do you feel overwhelmed, confused, lost? Not sure what to do next? You don't have to handle this alone. I treat adults throughout all stages of life and help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma (any type of adverse life events), life transitions, etc. (see additional specialties below). Contact me for assistance.
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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.