Dementia Therapists in Addison, TX
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Ursula Alford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Addison, TX 75001
Waitlist for new clients
Have you/your loved one experienced a medical event or new diagnosis? Are you having a difficult time adjusting? It is common to experience both physical and emotional struggles following stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer diagnoses, dementia, and other illness onset. Often our roles within our family transition from caregiver to the one who needs to be cared for. Decreased independence and being more dependent on others often makes us feel like a burden. Fears related to these diagnoses can cause anxiety and depression. Role change may place stress on relationships and family dynamics.
Have you/your loved one experienced a medical event or new diagnosis? Are you having a difficult time adjusting? It is common to experience both physical and emotional struggles following stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer diagnoses, dementia, and other illness onset. Often our roles within our family transition from caregiver to the one who needs to be cared for. Decreased independence and being more dependent on others often makes us feel like a burden. Fears related to these diagnoses can cause anxiety and depression. Role change may place stress on relationships and family dynamics.
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I am here to assist in working through the issues in your life that you need assistance in processing and being able to develop a plan to work through those difficult times.
I am here to assist in working through the issues in your life that you need assistance in processing and being able to develop a plan to work through those difficult times.
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Lisa provides an unmatched perspective when supporting her clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, crisis intervention, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, domestic violence, PTSD and trauma, geriatric issues, grief and loss, and chronic illnesses. Raised in a military family, she understands the challenges and enjoys working with veterans and their families face on a day-to-day basis, including C-PTSD. Lisa is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and can work through life transitions, relationships, family support systems boundaries, and sex positive lifestyles. She works with teens, adults, seniors and couples.
Lisa provides an unmatched perspective when supporting her clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, crisis intervention, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, domestic violence, PTSD and trauma, geriatric issues, grief and loss, and chronic illnesses. Raised in a military family, she understands the challenges and enjoys working with veterans and their families face on a day-to-day basis, including C-PTSD. Lisa is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and can work through life transitions, relationships, family support systems boundaries, and sex positive lifestyles. She works with teens, adults, seniors and couples.
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Nancy Solls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Addison, TX 75001 (Online Only)
CHANGE! GROWTH! HEALING! It takes courage to begin a journey of personal growth. I believe that we are all capable of change, growth and healing. I support my clients by creating a safe space that is accepting and empowers them to take that first step. Therapy provides the opportunity for self-exploration and self-discovery. Our past and present experiences impact our belief system and contribute to how we view our life and its opportunities. TOGETHER we will work to create a plan for your desired change.
CHANGE! GROWTH! HEALING! It takes courage to begin a journey of personal growth. I believe that we are all capable of change, growth and healing. I support my clients by creating a safe space that is accepting and empowers them to take that first step. Therapy provides the opportunity for self-exploration and self-discovery. Our past and present experiences impact our belief system and contribute to how we view our life and its opportunities. TOGETHER we will work to create a plan for your desired change.
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Sharon Gayle Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Addison, TX 75001 (Online Only)
Sometimes, we find ourselves on an unfamiliar road and traveling towards a frightening future. We fear what may lie before us because the road is dark. Going back is not an option; going forward is strange and fearful. We feel stuck, lost, lonely--and hurting. If this is your experience, you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Sense the possibility of someone coming along side you who is gifted in the art of healing, someone skilled and compassionate.
Sometimes, we find ourselves on an unfamiliar road and traveling towards a frightening future. We fear what may lie before us because the road is dark. Going back is not an option; going forward is strange and fearful. We feel stuck, lost, lonely--and hurting. If this is your experience, you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Sense the possibility of someone coming along side you who is gifted in the art of healing, someone skilled and compassionate.
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Jonathan Pruitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, EMDR, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Addison, TX 75001
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
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Accepts most health insurance plans, Medicare, and I am currently taking new clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I am specifically trained in using evidence based, empirically supported cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients who are facing challenges of medical disability, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and sleep related disorders.
Accepts most health insurance plans, Medicare, and I am currently taking new clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I am specifically trained in using evidence based, empirically supported cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients who are facing challenges of medical disability, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and sleep related disorders.
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As a Psychologist with a subspecialty in Neuropsychology, I see a wide range of clients, including adults struggling with emotional challenges or dealing with life stressors, families with adult children with psychiatric illness, couples, or those who have experienced neurologic (dementia, epilepsy, MS, PD, brain injury, etc.
My passion is helping people cope with, learn from and overcome their unique life challenges. I offer clients expertise in short- or long-term psychotherapy, family consultation, and cognitive remediation as tools to help us identify goals and meet them through our work together. I am qualified and experienced to help adults cope with or resolve a wide range of challenges, including depression or anxiety, relationship issues, making decisions or transitions, recovering from injury or illness, working through current or past trauma, as well as diagnosing and treating various psychiatric and cognitive disorders.
As a Psychologist with a subspecialty in Neuropsychology, I see a wide range of clients, including adults struggling with emotional challenges or dealing with life stressors, families with adult children with psychiatric illness, couples, or those who have experienced neurologic (dementia, epilepsy, MS, PD, brain injury, etc.
My passion is helping people cope with, learn from and overcome their unique life challenges. I offer clients expertise in short- or long-term psychotherapy, family consultation, and cognitive remediation as tools to help us identify goals and meet them through our work together. I am qualified and experienced to help adults cope with or resolve a wide range of challenges, including depression or anxiety, relationship issues, making decisions or transitions, recovering from injury or illness, working through current or past trauma, as well as diagnosing and treating various psychiatric and cognitive disorders.
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David Stroud
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75248
Waitlist for new clients
It takes strength and courage to seek help! I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, couples tune-ups, and infertility. I am particularly interested in working with men's issues as well as stress management, self-esteem, post-divorce parenting, and career burnout/ career coaching. I am also experienced in working with senior adults and families dealing with issues related to aging, life transitions, and memory difficulties.
It takes strength and courage to seek help! I work with individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, couples tune-ups, and infertility. I am particularly interested in working with men's issues as well as stress management, self-esteem, post-divorce parenting, and career burnout/ career coaching. I am also experienced in working with senior adults and families dealing with issues related to aging, life transitions, and memory difficulties.
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Rob Novick, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75287
I work with adults and families, specializing in assisting those living with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, senior/aging-related issues, such as dementia, and the stress caused by caregiving.
Starting therapy for the first time or finding a new therapist can be stressful and anxiety-provoking. My goal is to help you feel comfortable from our first conversation. I believe everyone has the capability and strength to face whatever life has to offer, even when it seems overwhelming. By providing a safe, warm, caring environment, my clients can freely express themselves without judgment. I actively participate in my client's treatment by offering reflections, suggestions, ideas, and homework. My main therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, along with mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
I work with adults and families, specializing in assisting those living with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, senior/aging-related issues, such as dementia, and the stress caused by caregiving.
Starting therapy for the first time or finding a new therapist can be stressful and anxiety-provoking. My goal is to help you feel comfortable from our first conversation. I believe everyone has the capability and strength to face whatever life has to offer, even when it seems overwhelming. By providing a safe, warm, caring environment, my clients can freely express themselves without judgment. I actively participate in my client's treatment by offering reflections, suggestions, ideas, and homework. My main therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, along with mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
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I’m so glad you’re here. I know that beginning this journey is often the most difficult part, but you’ve made it to this point and that is something to be proud of. I would be honored to get to walk this path with you. I can’t promise you that it will always be easy, but I will do everything I can to support, encourage and reassure you while we challenge the thoughts, ideas and emotions that are weighing you down, together. You don’t have to continue to carry them on your own. I don't intend to tell you what to do or what you need. I believe you already have those answers.
I’m so glad you’re here. I know that beginning this journey is often the most difficult part, but you’ve made it to this point and that is something to be proud of. I would be honored to get to walk this path with you. I can’t promise you that it will always be easy, but I will do everything I can to support, encourage and reassure you while we challenge the thoughts, ideas and emotions that are weighing you down, together. You don’t have to continue to carry them on your own. I don't intend to tell you what to do or what you need. I believe you already have those answers.
Whether you have experienced something that has turned your life upside down or if you merely want help kick starting the next stage in your life, therapy can help. Individuals recovering from difficulties related to a traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, anxiety, and individuals having difficulty managing life decisions (relationships, kids, employment) often have one thing in common: they're searching for strength to carry on with the next step in their lives. Some don't know what the next step is, and others know exactly what needs to be done; however, something is in the way. Therapy can help you FIND YOUR WAY.
Whether you have experienced something that has turned your life upside down or if you merely want help kick starting the next stage in your life, therapy can help. Individuals recovering from difficulties related to a traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, anxiety, and individuals having difficulty managing life decisions (relationships, kids, employment) often have one thing in common: they're searching for strength to carry on with the next step in their lives. Some don't know what the next step is, and others know exactly what needs to be done; however, something is in the way. Therapy can help you FIND YOUR WAY.
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Kirsten Crosby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who has been helping women in recovery for over 24 years.. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem , addiction, as well as grief and depression .
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who has been helping women in recovery for over 24 years.. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem , addiction, as well as grief and depression .
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Joyce Loretta Caldwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
I have spent 25 years working in the mental health field, and during this time, I have gained expertise in helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma.
I have spent 25 years working in the mental health field, and during this time, I have gained expertise in helping individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, and trauma.
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Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have five years experience with adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, anxiety, and depression as well as children with ADHD and Autism.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have five years experience with adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, anxiety, and depression as well as children with ADHD and Autism.
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Jeannie B. Whitman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
Life Pushes, and when it does, it can feel as though your world has tilted on its axis. Stress brings with it storms: emotional, physical, relational, financial, spiritual, including storms unique to caring for aging parents. When these storms come, it helps to have someone to trust with your story; someone to hold the "flashlight" figuratively speaking, in order to help you identify your life values, navigate your personal goals, and develop tools so your energy is spent living your life instead of existing. It is my desire to help you develop ways to exchange your current stress for strength.
Life Pushes, and when it does, it can feel as though your world has tilted on its axis. Stress brings with it storms: emotional, physical, relational, financial, spiritual, including storms unique to caring for aging parents. When these storms come, it helps to have someone to trust with your story; someone to hold the "flashlight" figuratively speaking, in order to help you identify your life values, navigate your personal goals, and develop tools so your energy is spent living your life instead of existing. It is my desire to help you develop ways to exchange your current stress for strength.
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Online Virtual Therapy With Kim Roberson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As an integrative based Therapist, I honor the need for creating a safe, non judgmental partnership between myself and the client. By empathizing with, and validating the client’s feelings, the goal is to hold an open space to process emotions and thus promote healing.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As an integrative based Therapist, I honor the need for creating a safe, non judgmental partnership between myself and the client. By empathizing with, and validating the client’s feelings, the goal is to hold an open space to process emotions and thus promote healing.
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Lakeshia Hasten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Are there times when you feel alone? Have you experienced periods of sadness and frustration while attempting to do your best each day? Are you taking care of others and paying attention to your needs last? Are you struggling to make life changing decisions? Are you dealing with difficult relationships, stress, depression, anxiety or trauma? Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable opening up to the people closest to you. Did you know that talking to a therapist can feel as comfortable as chatting with a close friend?
Are there times when you feel alone? Have you experienced periods of sadness and frustration while attempting to do your best each day? Are you taking care of others and paying attention to your needs last? Are you struggling to make life changing decisions? Are you dealing with difficult relationships, stress, depression, anxiety or trauma? Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable opening up to the people closest to you. Did you know that talking to a therapist can feel as comfortable as chatting with a close friend?
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Caroline Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping people with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, motivation, self esteem, and improving confidence. I strive to create and maintain an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared with no judgment. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping people with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, motivation, self esteem, and improving confidence. I strive to create and maintain an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared with no judgment. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
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Retirees exploring life after a career, young adults trying to find their way, folks struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety or searching for meaning: these are just some groups I enjoy working with, though life transitions (adolescence into adulthood, college to career, becoming a divorcee, becoming an empty nester, etc.) is really my bread and butter! Nobody is immune to life's difficulties, and everybody faces trials such as stress and anxiety, among many others. The fact that you're reading this means that you've already taken the first step to managing and improving your life.
Retirees exploring life after a career, young adults trying to find their way, folks struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety or searching for meaning: these are just some groups I enjoy working with, though life transitions (adolescence into adulthood, college to career, becoming a divorcee, becoming an empty nester, etc.) is really my bread and butter! Nobody is immune to life's difficulties, and everybody faces trials such as stress and anxiety, among many others. The fact that you're reading this means that you've already taken the first step to managing and improving your life.
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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.