Dementia Therapists in Great Falls, MT
![Photo of Laura Lekang, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eddc545b-bc56-43d3-8b2b-14614167d6ae/3/320x400.jpeg)
Laura Lekang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Falls, MT 59401 (Online Only)
I'm all about creating a safe space for you to navigate life's toughest moments. I'm here to help you find your way through grief, loss, and the challenges of dementia. Whether you're grappling with the loss of a loved one, feeling lost in the fog of grief, or trying to make sense of the changes that dementia brings, you don't have to go through it alone. As a mental health therapist specializing in grief and loss, as well as dementia, I've walked alongside many individuals and families on their unique journeys. I also have personal experience with Alzheimer's disease as well as professional, so I've been on both sides.
I'm all about creating a safe space for you to navigate life's toughest moments. I'm here to help you find your way through grief, loss, and the challenges of dementia. Whether you're grappling with the loss of a loved one, feeling lost in the fog of grief, or trying to make sense of the changes that dementia brings, you don't have to go through it alone. As a mental health therapist specializing in grief and loss, as well as dementia, I've walked alongside many individuals and families on their unique journeys. I also have personal experience with Alzheimer's disease as well as professional, so I've been on both sides.
![Photo of Victoria J Davenport - Enlightening Minds for everlasting recovery, LCPC, LAC, SAP, CAMS-II, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd244fb1-7041-49de-a7a9-e23f80d1376a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Enlightening Minds for everlasting recovery
Counselor, LCPC, LAC, SAP, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59401
"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." I am here to help you through the pain and to watch you blossom.
"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." I am here to help you through the pain and to watch you blossom.
![Photo of Carlos Malaverparada - CMP Power of Healing Counseling and TC, LLC, LAC, LCPC-C, NAMA, IOP, CSATC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bd3e150-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and TC, LLC
LAC, LCPC-C, NAMA, IOP, CSATC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59404
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
![Photo of Anna Rolando, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ed1b16fb-72b3-4a4d-a33b-cc48adf6fe12/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome! Prior to affiliating with Mount Helena Counseling, I was fortunate to provide psychotherapeutic support to individuals and families in the Helena area for over 18 years. My experience has allowed me to provide counseling to persons spanning the age continuum from adolescents to aging adults. My areas of expertise include end-of-life, grief and loss, palliative care, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, gender questioning, and suicidal ideation. Our work together will include "talk therapy" (focusing on thoughts and feelings) as well as mindfulness-based activities (focusing on present "in the moment" experiences).
Welcome! Prior to affiliating with Mount Helena Counseling, I was fortunate to provide psychotherapeutic support to individuals and families in the Helena area for over 18 years. My experience has allowed me to provide counseling to persons spanning the age continuum from adolescents to aging adults. My areas of expertise include end-of-life, grief and loss, palliative care, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, gender questioning, and suicidal ideation. Our work together will include "talk therapy" (focusing on thoughts and feelings) as well as mindfulness-based activities (focusing on present "in the moment" experiences).
Online Therapists
![Photo of Aubrey M Hancock, MSW, LCSW, CDP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2fd514f-ff25-43fa-b802-a4bd298825a8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Aubrey M Hancock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDP
Verified Verified
Townsend, MT 59644
Waitlist for new clients
I also offer Care Management services and support to individuals confronting memory loss and their caregivers.
Of the many lessons that we are confronted with in our modern era, perhaps the most important is that of the vitalness of maintaining connection- within ourselves, first and foremost, so that we can know and call upon those personal resources that facilitate connection with all that is outside of us. Living with a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, can threaten our ability to know who we truly are and, as a result, deprive the world of our true gifts.
I also offer Care Management services and support to individuals confronting memory loss and their caregivers.
Of the many lessons that we are confronted with in our modern era, perhaps the most important is that of the vitalness of maintaining connection- within ourselves, first and foremost, so that we can know and call upon those personal resources that facilitate connection with all that is outside of us. Living with a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, can threaten our ability to know who we truly are and, as a result, deprive the world of our true gifts.
![Photo of Cindy Klaniecki - Cindy Klaniecki LCSW , LCSW, MEd, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45466430-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Cindy Klaniecki LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Helena, MT 59635 (Online Only)
Exclusively offering telehealth services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have been providing therapeutic support through telehealth, to individuals, groups, couples, and families since 2013. My focus has been on working with adults and seniors. I am licensed and practice in the states of California, Oregon and Montana.
Exclusively offering telehealth services. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have been providing therapeutic support through telehealth, to individuals, groups, couples, and families since 2013. My focus has been on working with adults and seniors. I am licensed and practice in the states of California, Oregon and Montana.
![Photo of Theresa Clearman - Clearman Counseling & Mental Health Services LLC, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47d37be9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Clearman Counseling & Mental Health Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
See more therapy options for Great Falls
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.