Dementia Therapists in Portsmouth, NH
I have a passion for helping older adults navigate next steps along their journey.
Aging's many challenges, such as chronic illness, cognitive changes, grief and loss can all take a toll on a person's emotional well-being. Emotions such as, sadness, fear and anger can make you feel stuck or even hopeless. My practice focuses on helping older adults develop tools to face these challenges head on and find a place of peace and acceptance.
I have a passion for helping older adults navigate next steps along their journey.
Aging's many challenges, such as chronic illness, cognitive changes, grief and loss can all take a toll on a person's emotional well-being. Emotions such as, sadness, fear and anger can make you feel stuck or even hopeless. My practice focuses on helping older adults develop tools to face these challenges head on and find a place of peace and acceptance.
Dean Ludington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801
TRUST Peer reviewed articles published in recent years regarding and quantifying the importance of trust between a client and his or her mental health clinician indicate that the professional’s education or credentials have less to do with positive therapeutic outcomes than trust between the client and clinician. Finding a clinician you might trust can be a time consuming proposition. However, a relatively quick and totally free phone call may give you an initial indication of whether the professional on the other end of the phone may be suited to help you with the present difficult situation at hand.
TRUST Peer reviewed articles published in recent years regarding and quantifying the importance of trust between a client and his or her mental health clinician indicate that the professional’s education or credentials have less to do with positive therapeutic outcomes than trust between the client and clinician. Finding a clinician you might trust can be a time consuming proposition. However, a relatively quick and totally free phone call may give you an initial indication of whether the professional on the other end of the phone may be suited to help you with the present difficult situation at hand.
Are you struggling with self doubt, troubling relationship dynamics, getting in your own way, or experiencing a loss or transition and finding it difficult to cope? You don’t have to feel alone. Life’s challenges can make us feel sad, anxious, angry, uncertain, and grieving people and situations that are no longer a part of our lives. Or maybe you can’t put your finger on it, but life feels harder in every way. I will meet you where you are at and support you.
Are you struggling with self doubt, troubling relationship dynamics, getting in your own way, or experiencing a loss or transition and finding it difficult to cope? You don’t have to feel alone. Life’s challenges can make us feel sad, anxious, angry, uncertain, and grieving people and situations that are no longer a part of our lives. Or maybe you can’t put your finger on it, but life feels harder in every way. I will meet you where you are at and support you.
Connection has been found to be the biggest determinant of social, emotional and physical health and well-being. I believe that we are experts of our own lived experiences and seek to connect with clients to help them identify the link between challenging experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offer strategies to better cope with those situations. My training has centered on a strengths-based, empowering approach with the guiding principles of my practice being one of empathy, compassion, kindness, and respect.
Connection has been found to be the biggest determinant of social, emotional and physical health and well-being. I believe that we are experts of our own lived experiences and seek to connect with clients to help them identify the link between challenging experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offer strategies to better cope with those situations. My training has centered on a strengths-based, empowering approach with the guiding principles of my practice being one of empathy, compassion, kindness, and respect.
Deborah H. Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DEd, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Change is difficult, but it is possible. I help people identify the changes they want to make and support them in their journey toward their goals. I use a holistic and flexible approach that is designed to meet the needs of the individual. I am direct yet gentle and I challenge clients to trust and listen to themselves. I believe that living in the moment, known as mindfulness, is one of the most helpful tools that we have available to help us to learn how to foster compassion for ourselves and others, quiet our fears, identify what is important, and create the life we want.
Change is difficult, but it is possible. I help people identify the changes they want to make and support them in their journey toward their goals. I use a holistic and flexible approach that is designed to meet the needs of the individual. I am direct yet gentle and I challenge clients to trust and listen to themselves. I believe that living in the moment, known as mindfulness, is one of the most helpful tools that we have available to help us to learn how to foster compassion for ourselves and others, quiet our fears, identify what is important, and create the life we want.
Edie Mccaddin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Online Only)
I have been a practicing social worker for 45 years, and a clinician in the Seacoast area for over 35 years with 20 years in hospice. It's not just about death and dying, it's also about living...living the best possible life, and because everyone dies, every human issue can surface. What is on your mind today and what is getting in your way for living that best possible life?
I have been a practicing social worker for 45 years, and a clinician in the Seacoast area for over 35 years with 20 years in hospice. It's not just about death and dying, it's also about living...living the best possible life, and because everyone dies, every human issue can surface. What is on your mind today and what is getting in your way for living that best possible life?
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Some concerns I work with include: Anxiety, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, individuals impacted by a loved one having Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias, Caregiver Stress/Burden, Women’s Mental Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief/Loss.
I provide a calm and compassionate environment for individuals to grow and to heal. I utilize the idea of holistic well-being and pull from a variety of modalities to assist in the therapeutic process. I utilize light challenging and perspective exploring for individuals to make change to patterns that are no longer working for them. Some modalities I use include, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Some concerns I work with include: Anxiety, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, individuals impacted by a loved one having Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias, Caregiver Stress/Burden, Women’s Mental Health, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief/Loss.
I provide a calm and compassionate environment for individuals to grow and to heal. I utilize the idea of holistic well-being and pull from a variety of modalities to assist in the therapeutic process. I utilize light challenging and perspective exploring for individuals to make change to patterns that are no longer working for them. Some modalities I use include, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
It can be difficult to imagine moving beyond the challenge of depression, anxiety, relationship and work concerns, aging or just feeling stuck. But, in each of us, there is always capacity to heal, to learn, to change and to grow. I strive to provide a setting that is warm, personal, accepting, and optimistic; a place to recognize and build on your unique strengths and capabilities. Drawing on a broad range of personal and professional experiences, my practice and therapeutic approach is pragmatic and solution focused, tailored to your current needs and concerns, always encouraging and supportive.
It can be difficult to imagine moving beyond the challenge of depression, anxiety, relationship and work concerns, aging or just feeling stuck. But, in each of us, there is always capacity to heal, to learn, to change and to grow. I strive to provide a setting that is warm, personal, accepting, and optimistic; a place to recognize and build on your unique strengths and capabilities. Drawing on a broad range of personal and professional experiences, my practice and therapeutic approach is pragmatic and solution focused, tailored to your current needs and concerns, always encouraging and supportive.
My role is to clarify diagnoses and guide support in therapy, in school, in the workplace, and in the family. I utilize a variety of assessment tools which provide data regarding diagnosis of psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and other issues impacting individuals’ optimal functioning. This includes evaluation of individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood through all stages of adulthood. As part of the process, I also work closely with clients and family members to ensure a clear understanding of the data and application of the recommendations.
My role is to clarify diagnoses and guide support in therapy, in school, in the workplace, and in the family. I utilize a variety of assessment tools which provide data regarding diagnosis of psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and other issues impacting individuals’ optimal functioning. This includes evaluation of individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood through all stages of adulthood. As part of the process, I also work closely with clients and family members to ensure a clear understanding of the data and application of the recommendations.
Relief comes with being understood and with workable options that feel right to you. I do therapy with individuals and couples. Currently, the practice is limited to adult women aged 25 and older, individuals who feel stress, anxiety, or depression.
Relief comes with being understood and with workable options that feel right to you. I do therapy with individuals and couples. Currently, the practice is limited to adult women aged 25 and older, individuals who feel stress, anxiety, or depression.
Krista Grew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hampton, NH 03842
Not accepting new clients
I am so happy to be able to offer psychotherapy services here in the seacoast community. I know you have a range of providers to choose from & I'm glad you are taking the time to review my information. I have expertise in many areas given that I have worked for over 30 years in the field, but also because I have purposefully sought out opportunities for growth that would challenge me and enrich my clinical skills. I offer a vast range of clinical expertise based on my diverse work experiences.
I am so happy to be able to offer psychotherapy services here in the seacoast community. I know you have a range of providers to choose from & I'm glad you are taking the time to review my information. I have expertise in many areas given that I have worked for over 30 years in the field, but also because I have purposefully sought out opportunities for growth that would challenge me and enrich my clinical skills. I offer a vast range of clinical expertise based on my diverse work experiences.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. Working with adult and elderly clients, my focus is on developing a supportive, collaborative relationship in which my clients can better understand themselves, their emotions, and the sources of and solutions to their depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My approach involves helping people develop new ways of dealing with their emotions and relationships and develop positive and meaningful approaches for navigating a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. Working with adult and elderly clients, my focus is on developing a supportive, collaborative relationship in which my clients can better understand themselves, their emotions, and the sources of and solutions to their depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My approach involves helping people develop new ways of dealing with their emotions and relationships and develop positive and meaningful approaches for navigating a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
Have you been struggling with life? Having difficulty functioning like you want to? Is the pandemic and social unrest overwhelming you? While there are some things you can't change in life, you can change how you respond. Your circumstances, fears, stressors and thoughts don't have to define you. If you are ready, I can help you move forward in life. I can teach you skills to manage anxiety and depression that can help you function and enjoy life. Your relationships can become more balanced and fulfilling. You can engage life with hope and confidence again. You can reconnect with your purpose, find meaning and even joy.
Have you been struggling with life? Having difficulty functioning like you want to? Is the pandemic and social unrest overwhelming you? While there are some things you can't change in life, you can change how you respond. Your circumstances, fears, stressors and thoughts don't have to define you. If you are ready, I can help you move forward in life. I can teach you skills to manage anxiety and depression that can help you function and enjoy life. Your relationships can become more balanced and fulfilling. You can engage life with hope and confidence again. You can reconnect with your purpose, find meaning and even joy.
Online Therapists
Neuropsychological evaluations provide insight into your cognitive functioning and these evaluations are helpful in many ways, such as determining diagnoses, uncovering underlying conditions, identifying early signs of dementia, or understanding cognitive strengths and weakness.
Concerned about memory loss or problems with attention and concentration? Dr. Seichepine provides confidential neuropsychological testing in the comfort of your New Hampshire home as well as online adult ADHD evaluations. In-home assessments are performed throughout most of New Hampshire and are appropriate for a wide variety of conditions, such as dementia, brain injury and more. A diagnostic ADHD evaluation can be performed exclusively online.
Neuropsychological evaluations provide insight into your cognitive functioning and these evaluations are helpful in many ways, such as determining diagnoses, uncovering underlying conditions, identifying early signs of dementia, or understanding cognitive strengths and weakness.
Concerned about memory loss or problems with attention and concentration? Dr. Seichepine provides confidential neuropsychological testing in the comfort of your New Hampshire home as well as online adult ADHD evaluations. In-home assessments are performed throughout most of New Hampshire and are appropriate for a wide variety of conditions, such as dementia, brain injury and more. A diagnostic ADHD evaluation can be performed exclusively online.
Erika Lynn Sharbaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, NH 03766
I am a licensed clinical Social Worker in NH/VT with over 20 years of experience working with older adults and their caregivers. My work with clients is person-centered and tailored to fit the needs of each unique situation. I provide therapy and care coordination to clients in their home, offer reasonable private pay rates with evening/weekend availability.
I am a licensed clinical Social Worker in NH/VT with over 20 years of experience working with older adults and their caregivers. My work with clients is person-centered and tailored to fit the needs of each unique situation. I provide therapy and care coordination to clients in their home, offer reasonable private pay rates with evening/weekend availability.
I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, family relationships, grief / bereavement LGBTQIA+ support, life transitions, stress, anger management, eating disorders, gender identity, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), trauma, dementia and more.
I am Andrea Harrelson and I am a licensed counselor providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years.
I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, family relationships, grief / bereavement LGBTQIA+ support, life transitions, stress, anger management, eating disorders, gender identity, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), trauma, dementia and more.
I am Andrea Harrelson and I am a licensed counselor providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years.
Amy S Girouard-Crush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, NH 03301
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. I work specifically with older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. I believe that all stages in life present both opportunities and challenges and there is beauty in both. We can all get "stuck" in grief, loss, depression, anxiety and adjustment to health or life changes. I am a strengths based clinician who believes that everyone has the power to move through life's changes becoming "unstuck" while maintaining their identity and sense of empowerment. Together, we will help you to re-discover your sense of purpose and balance in life.
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page. I work specifically with older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. I believe that all stages in life present both opportunities and challenges and there is beauty in both. We can all get "stuck" in grief, loss, depression, anxiety and adjustment to health or life changes. I am a strengths based clinician who believes that everyone has the power to move through life's changes becoming "unstuck" while maintaining their identity and sense of empowerment. Together, we will help you to re-discover your sense of purpose and balance in life.
We have clinicians who specialize in working with children and families and others who specialize in working with adults, including older adults who may be looking for support with issues related to aging.
Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one address difficult emotions, experiences, or transitions? Hanover CBT is a group private practice with clinicians who specialize in working with individuals across the lifespan experiencing a wide range of mental health struggles. We seek to assist clients in cultivating awareness, wisdom, and courage in every aspect of their lives while meeting each client with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe that it is brave to ask for support and we work with our patients to develop strength-based practices and approaches to coping with challenges.
We have clinicians who specialize in working with children and families and others who specialize in working with adults, including older adults who may be looking for support with issues related to aging.
Are you looking for compassionate care to help you or a loved one address difficult emotions, experiences, or transitions? Hanover CBT is a group private practice with clinicians who specialize in working with individuals across the lifespan experiencing a wide range of mental health struggles. We seek to assist clients in cultivating awareness, wisdom, and courage in every aspect of their lives while meeting each client with compassion, integrity, and presence. We believe that it is brave to ask for support and we work with our patients to develop strength-based practices and approaches to coping with challenges.
I have always believed that the best approach to resolving personal concerns is to maximize that individuals physical,spiritual, and psychological resources .I use an active,engaging approach to resolving your issues. Together we choose from a wide range of evidence based strategies to resolve your problems.My clients get "better" because they know I am committed to their progress.
I have always believed that the best approach to resolving personal concerns is to maximize that individuals physical,spiritual, and psychological resources .I use an active,engaging approach to resolving your issues. Together we choose from a wide range of evidence based strategies to resolve your problems.My clients get "better" because they know I am committed to their progress.
EMAIL preferred! As a therapist for more than a decade, I like to take a collaborative approach to relieve distress, improve well being, and develop new insights. We all fall into patterns of thinking and behaving which might not serve us well. Together we will identify patterns in living that you would like to change and explore how past experiences have shaped your life. I work with teens 16+ & adults who experience maladjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief, transitions throughout the lifespan, relationship, parenting, and career related issues. I look forward to working with you on your personal journey toward change.
EMAIL preferred! As a therapist for more than a decade, I like to take a collaborative approach to relieve distress, improve well being, and develop new insights. We all fall into patterns of thinking and behaving which might not serve us well. Together we will identify patterns in living that you would like to change and explore how past experiences have shaped your life. I work with teens 16+ & adults who experience maladjustment issues, depression, anxiety, grief, transitions throughout the lifespan, relationship, parenting, and career related issues. I look forward to working with you on your personal journey toward change.
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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.