Dementia Therapists in Riverdale, NY

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Psychological Consultation and Therapy Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463
Please be advised that I offer evaluations for ADHD and Alzheimer's, and other dementia as a Neuropsychologist.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. They may be having health problems, causing anxiety and depressed feelings. In addition, many of my patients are experiencing chronic pain, and I have helped them cope with reductions in pain levels. I am now offering ADHD Evaluations for adolescents and adults. I offer In-Person (through December) and Virtual telehealth sessions. I provide testing in my office in Millerton, NY, or online. Biofeedback treatments will also be available. I am licensed in NY and Connecticut and registered in Florida.
Please be advised that I offer evaluations for ADHD and Alzheimer's, and other dementia as a Neuropsychologist.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. They may be having health problems, causing anxiety and depressed feelings. In addition, many of my patients are experiencing chronic pain, and I have helped them cope with reductions in pain levels. I am now offering ADHD Evaluations for adolescents and adults. I offer In-Person (through December) and Virtual telehealth sessions. I provide testing in my office in Millerton, NY, or online. Biofeedback treatments will also be available. I am licensed in NY and Connecticut and registered in Florida.
(914) 559-9577 View (914) 559-9577
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Melissa Andrea Abreu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10471  (Online Only)
The clients I work with are as diverse as the city we live in; from adolescents to older adults, my focus is on treating complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients come to me with the intention to heal, and liberate themselves from the cycles that have kept them in a place of insecurity.
The clients I work with are as diverse as the city we live in; from adolescents to older adults, my focus is on treating complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients come to me with the intention to heal, and liberate themselves from the cycles that have kept them in a place of insecurity.
(646) 849-7453 View (646) 849-7453
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Judith Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverdale, NY 10471
I am a clinical social worker with 28 years experience. I work extensively with individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety and grief work. I partner with schools and psychiatrists to provide the highest level of care.
I am a clinical social worker with 28 years experience. I work extensively with individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety and grief work. I partner with schools and psychiatrists to provide the highest level of care.
(914) 861-4204 View (914) 861-4204
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Footprints to Feel Better
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Footprints began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295

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Joel Salinas
MD, FAAN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10467  (Online Only)
Are you (or a loved one) experiencing difficulty with memory or thinking? I offer specialist evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care management for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, mixed dementia, corticobasal degeneration (CBD), aphasia, long COVID syndrome, brain fog, and memory loss. Through my clinic Isaac Health, I provide compassionate, quality care for patients with brain health conditions and help individuals and families get the answers and support they need.
Are you (or a loved one) experiencing difficulty with memory or thinking? I offer specialist evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care management for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, mixed dementia, corticobasal degeneration (CBD), aphasia, long COVID syndrome, brain fog, and memory loss. Through my clinic Isaac Health, I provide compassionate, quality care for patients with brain health conditions and help individuals and families get the answers and support they need.
(321) 850-4078 View (321) 850-4078
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Eldercare New York, Inc
LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10033
The families I work with are dealing with caring for an aging or disabled relative. Often the issue is that their loved one can no longer function independently due to physical weakness or cognitive problems due to dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The precipitating factor is often a hospitalization and rehabilitation in a facility. The family is at a loss as to how much care will be needed upon discharge, what will Medicare pay for, and where will the home care workers come from. I also work with individuals with early Alzheimer's Disease, who need different kinds of services, which is also very stressful for the family.
The families I work with are dealing with caring for an aging or disabled relative. Often the issue is that their loved one can no longer function independently due to physical weakness or cognitive problems due to dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The precipitating factor is often a hospitalization and rehabilitation in a facility. The family is at a loss as to how much care will be needed upon discharge, what will Medicare pay for, and where will the home care workers come from. I also work with individuals with early Alzheimer's Disease, who need different kinds of services, which is also very stressful for the family.
(929) 470-7364 View (929) 470-7364
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LaShawn M Butler-Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
I am a clinical therapist who uses strength based & solution focused modalities to help individuals achieve their goals. I have over 15 years of experience in various treatment settings with individuals of all ages. I am currently working with individuals who have a desire to change an aspect of their life that has just become too much. Given how difficult change can be, I engage with individuals in a supportive & empowering manner recognizing that there maybe times where challenges assist with healing and growth.
I am a clinical therapist who uses strength based & solution focused modalities to help individuals achieve their goals. I have over 15 years of experience in various treatment settings with individuals of all ages. I am currently working with individuals who have a desire to change an aspect of their life that has just become too much. Given how difficult change can be, I engage with individuals in a supportive & empowering manner recognizing that there maybe times where challenges assist with healing and growth.
(646) 969-3229 View (646) 969-3229
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Think Aloud Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10467  (Online Only)
If you are reading this, you've already overcome one of the biggest hurdles in getting help - acceptance. You may have been struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk or something else for a long time, but we all deserve to feel good and walk in our purpose. Unfortunately, when life starts to life, we tend to move farther and farther away from intention. I am here to offer a safe space for you to peel back your layers and share your innermost you.
If you are reading this, you've already overcome one of the biggest hurdles in getting help - acceptance. You may have been struggling with anxiety, negative self-talk or something else for a long time, but we all deserve to feel good and walk in our purpose. Unfortunately, when life starts to life, we tend to move farther and farther away from intention. I am here to offer a safe space for you to peel back your layers and share your innermost you.
(914) 877-2814 View (914) 877-2814
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Melinda Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10467  (Online Only)
Life is filled with ups and downs. I believe these ups and downs are transitions that provide us with an opportunity to learn more about ourselves, grow, and heal. Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Stuck in the same negative thoughts? Ever feel like you’re not seen, heard, or understood? You are not alone.
Life is filled with ups and downs. I believe these ups and downs are transitions that provide us with an opportunity to learn more about ourselves, grow, and heal. Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Stuck in the same negative thoughts? Ever feel like you’re not seen, heard, or understood? You are not alone.
(631) 769-3494 View (631) 769-3494
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Danielle Luz Matias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10705
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
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Paul Moglia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
The most therapeutic element in psychotherapy is the relationship between us. You invite me into your interior self which is a special, even sacred, place hiring me as a guide during this phase of your life's journey. Ultimately, our goal is to do things better by initiating new ways of being or putting aside some of the old. Therapy is not escape; it is not blame. It is about better facing the challenges of life, helping ourselves find our way through where we now are, and sometimes it's also about finding our way back to ourselves.
The most therapeutic element in psychotherapy is the relationship between us. You invite me into your interior self which is a special, even sacred, place hiring me as a guide during this phase of your life's journey. Ultimately, our goal is to do things better by initiating new ways of being or putting aside some of the old. Therapy is not escape; it is not blame. It is about better facing the challenges of life, helping ourselves find our way through where we now are, and sometimes it's also about finding our way back to ourselves.
(914) 228-1288 View (914) 228-1288
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Teresa Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10470  (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker that understands the challenges of the times that we are living through. I recognize that the pandemic, the economy, the increase in violence, the effects of global warming, and racial injustice have all served to create worry in some and outright panic in others. If the instability of these times has triggered symptoms of worry, anxiety, depression and trauma; if it has compounded the stress of an already challenging situation including stress from employment, chronic illness, relational problems, caregiver burnout or a mental health diagnosis; I am available to provide compassionate services.
I am a clinical social worker that understands the challenges of the times that we are living through. I recognize that the pandemic, the economy, the increase in violence, the effects of global warming, and racial injustice have all served to create worry in some and outright panic in others. If the instability of these times has triggered symptoms of worry, anxiety, depression and trauma; if it has compounded the stress of an already challenging situation including stress from employment, chronic illness, relational problems, caregiver burnout or a mental health diagnosis; I am available to provide compassionate services.
(914) 293-5590 View (914) 293-5590
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Christine Kucinskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronx, NY 10467  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. I received my master's from the Springfield College and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, general struggles of work, school, being a caregiver, dealing with the strains of chronic illness. I also work with those grieving the loss of a loved one in handling their grief.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. I received my master's from the Springfield College and have been practicing for over 10 years. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, general struggles of work, school, being a caregiver, dealing with the strains of chronic illness. I also work with those grieving the loss of a loved one in handling their grief.
(646) 718-5826 View (646) 718-5826
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Footprints Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
Photo of Susan Joy Brown-Mandel, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Susan Joy Brown-Mandel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronx, NY 10463
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, career. or overwhelmed with strong feelings such as boredom, anger or unhappiness? Are you coping with challenges related to dating and intimate relationships, parenting, forming an identify separate from your family? Let's work together to understand what is getting in the way to leading a more satisfying life. With over 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and a psychotherapist in private practice, I am here to support your efforts to find relief, cope and grow.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, career. or overwhelmed with strong feelings such as boredom, anger or unhappiness? Are you coping with challenges related to dating and intimate relationships, parenting, forming an identify separate from your family? Let's work together to understand what is getting in the way to leading a more satisfying life. With over 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and a psychotherapist in private practice, I am here to support your efforts to find relief, cope and grow.
(646) 813-4245 View (646) 813-4245
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Sally Rousseau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10034  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
Hi there, I'm Sally! My name is Sally Rousseau and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Upstate New York working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in life cycle stage transitions using family systems, attachment, mindfulness and cognitive theory-based approaches to help my clients to start feeling better. I create a therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel safe and heard; I also use humor and irreverence appropriately and respectfully.
(347) 894-2472 View (347) 894-2472
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Esther Neuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10021
I believe that you are the hero of your story and that you have many strengths that can guide you in overcoming life's obstacles and challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress & anxiety, relationship issues, divorce adjustment, going through divorce or separation, teens, family conflicts, pregnancy and post pregnancy, children, & parenting issues. I am a therapist with over 10 years of professional experience. I feel that the therapeutic experience doesn't just end with the session and I make myself available in between sessions if necessary as well. I also work as a life coach helping navigate life events.
I believe that you are the hero of your story and that you have many strengths that can guide you in overcoming life's obstacles and challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress & anxiety, relationship issues, divorce adjustment, going through divorce or separation, teens, family conflicts, pregnancy and post pregnancy, children, & parenting issues. I am a therapist with over 10 years of professional experience. I feel that the therapeutic experience doesn't just end with the session and I make myself available in between sessions if necessary as well. I also work as a life coach helping navigate life events.
(305) 749-9169 View (305) 749-9169
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Francisco Vásquez-Martínez (Psicoterapeuta En Español)
MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10034  (Online Only)
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
Llevo más de una década como psicólogo clínico online, acompañando personas en su proceso de estabilización y crecimiento personal bajo un enfoque ecléctico. Con amplia experiencia en DEPENDENCIA EMOCIONAL, ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN, PAREJAS, BIPOLARIDAD, obsesiones-compulsiones, violencia de género, duelo, envejecimiento, etc..
(718) 717-8757 View (718) 717-8757
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M. Abigail Degge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW-G
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10034  (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. For 13 years, I've worked with many individuals like you seeking help and a fresh perspective. I firmly believe every human capable of overcoming difficult circumstances and coping with unexpected life transitions. I welcome clients from all walks of life to the therapeutic setting, and I actively affirm people from all races, sexual orientations and identities, religious backgrounds, and cultural experiences. Access to quality and affordable mental healthcare is a human right, and I cherish the opportunity to provide that for clients.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. For 13 years, I've worked with many individuals like you seeking help and a fresh perspective. I firmly believe every human capable of overcoming difficult circumstances and coping with unexpected life transitions. I welcome clients from all walks of life to the therapeutic setting, and I actively affirm people from all races, sexual orientations and identities, religious backgrounds, and cultural experiences. Access to quality and affordable mental healthcare is a human right, and I cherish the opportunity to provide that for clients.
(929) 325-1024 View (929) 325-1024
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Danielle Matias
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10705
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
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.