Dementia Therapists in Arlington, VA
welcome. I hope that I can be helpful to you. I work with young adults, persons in mid life and older adults who need help with a variety of issues including challenging life events, transition and change, loss, grief, illness, depression, anxiety, caregiving and resource awareness. My goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients who are struggling with life challenges. I do this by listening empathically, guiding my clients through personal exploration and providing support as they do so. I also provide resource information as appropriate.
welcome. I hope that I can be helpful to you. I work with young adults, persons in mid life and older adults who need help with a variety of issues including challenging life events, transition and change, loss, grief, illness, depression, anxiety, caregiving and resource awareness. My goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients who are struggling with life challenges. I do this by listening empathically, guiding my clients through personal exploration and providing support as they do so. I also provide resource information as appropriate.
Shane A Lanzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22209 (Online Only)
I strive to be present, attentive, emotionally attuned, to bear witness to one’s narrative and experiences, and to provide individual clients with a safe space to unearth, process, and make sense of things in their life that have stymied or thwarted them, resulting in undesirable patterns of thought, behaviors, and or symptoms. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - VA) (LICSW – D.C.) with 22 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient medical and community settings.
I strive to be present, attentive, emotionally attuned, to bear witness to one’s narrative and experiences, and to provide individual clients with a safe space to unearth, process, and make sense of things in their life that have stymied or thwarted them, resulting in undesirable patterns of thought, behaviors, and or symptoms. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - VA) (LICSW – D.C.) with 22 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient medical and community settings.
Rebecca Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201
I specialize in working with adults/ older adults on a variety of issues, as well as individuals of all ages who struggle with ADHD.
Late Night (after 8 pm) and Early Morning (before 8:30 am) Appointments Also Available. Are you feeling more stressed now than ever? If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you may feel distressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis. If you are trying to cope with loneliness, isolation, or anxiety about the future, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You might also struggle with aging transitions, caregiver burnout, or adapting to retirement issues that are causing unhappiness. If these kinds of stressors are negatively impacting your quality of life, consider turning to a trusted therapist for support.
I specialize in working with adults/ older adults on a variety of issues, as well as individuals of all ages who struggle with ADHD.
Late Night (after 8 pm) and Early Morning (before 8:30 am) Appointments Also Available. Are you feeling more stressed now than ever? If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you may feel distressed and overwhelmed on a daily basis. If you are trying to cope with loneliness, isolation, or anxiety about the future, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You might also struggle with aging transitions, caregiver burnout, or adapting to retirement issues that are causing unhappiness. If these kinds of stressors are negatively impacting your quality of life, consider turning to a trusted therapist for support.
Donna Marchant-Roof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
Most recently my career focus has been on older adults,lifestyle adjustments related to changing medical conditions and life transitions, grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Donna Marchant-Roof. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. I was born in New York and moved to Virginia 28 years ago. My Bachelors degree is in Psychology from Mercy College in New York and my Masters in Clinical Social Work (MSW) is from Norfolk State University, in Virginia. I have been licensed since 1995. My career includes work with children, teens and adult or all ages related to anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes.
Most recently my career focus has been on older adults,lifestyle adjustments related to changing medical conditions and life transitions, grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Donna Marchant-Roof. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia. I was born in New York and moved to Virginia 28 years ago. My Bachelors degree is in Psychology from Mercy College in New York and my Masters in Clinical Social Work (MSW) is from Norfolk State University, in Virginia. I have been licensed since 1995. My career includes work with children, teens and adult or all ages related to anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist who has a passion for helping individuals explore ways to overcome cognitive and behavioral challenges that may exist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of neuropsychology. I understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging and intimidating, however my goal as a clinical neuropsychologist is to provide a supportive environment that will meet the individual needs of each client! I specialize in the testing, assessment and therapeutic intervention of cognitive and behavioral disorders.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist who has a passion for helping individuals explore ways to overcome cognitive and behavioral challenges that may exist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of neuropsychology. I understand that finding a good therapist can be challenging and intimidating, however my goal as a clinical neuropsychologist is to provide a supportive environment that will meet the individual needs of each client! I specialize in the testing, assessment and therapeutic intervention of cognitive and behavioral disorders.
Nancy W Nollen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22207
Working with individual adults and couples in an integrative, supportive and collaborative way, I help clients gain appreciation for their strengths and an enhanced sense of self. Using a warm, interactive style based on mutual respect, the client and I identify and modify patterns that may be blocks to achieving the cllient's greatest potential. We consider early life experiences that may be contributing to the current concerns. With 25 years experience in a variety of treatment settings including hospital, EAP and private practice, I offer a safe environment for exploring and working toward goals that will lead to a fuller and more satisfying life.
Working with individual adults and couples in an integrative, supportive and collaborative way, I help clients gain appreciation for their strengths and an enhanced sense of self. Using a warm, interactive style based on mutual respect, the client and I identify and modify patterns that may be blocks to achieving the cllient's greatest potential. We consider early life experiences that may be contributing to the current concerns. With 25 years experience in a variety of treatment settings including hospital, EAP and private practice, I offer a safe environment for exploring and working toward goals that will lead to a fuller and more satisfying life.
Kristen Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22207
Waitlist for new clients
Life has stresses. How we cope, how we manage and how we use them to strive for the next best thing matters. Maybe you are anxious or feeling down. Maybe you and your partner are arguing more or feeling disconnected or maybe you’re beginning to feel the effects of being sandwiched between caregiving for your aging parents and taking care of your own family. It’s all hard. Finding new strategies to manage and getting new knowledge can be transformative. Together we will make a plan that helps you take meaningful action towards a more fulfilling life.
Life has stresses. How we cope, how we manage and how we use them to strive for the next best thing matters. Maybe you are anxious or feeling down. Maybe you and your partner are arguing more or feeling disconnected or maybe you’re beginning to feel the effects of being sandwiched between caregiving for your aging parents and taking care of your own family. It’s all hard. Finding new strategies to manage and getting new knowledge can be transformative. Together we will make a plan that helps you take meaningful action towards a more fulfilling life.
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
Derwin D. Harris, MSW, Ed.D., CSAC, LCSW, LSATP, ACSW, DCSW, is a License Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health and substance abuse intervention that assist client experiencing co-occurring issues. My philosophy is to meet the client where he/she is and allow the individual to explore the direction he/she wants to go. Over the years, I have found that the client centered approach has proven to be effective by allowing the client to take ownership of his/her issue and to determine how it should be resolved. Solution Focused Therapy supports this model and identify the strengths that a person already possess.
Derwin D. Harris, MSW, Ed.D., CSAC, LCSW, LSATP, ACSW, DCSW, is a License Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mental health and substance abuse intervention that assist client experiencing co-occurring issues. My philosophy is to meet the client where he/she is and allow the individual to explore the direction he/she wants to go. Over the years, I have found that the client centered approach has proven to be effective by allowing the client to take ownership of his/her issue and to determine how it should be resolved. Solution Focused Therapy supports this model and identify the strengths that a person already possess.
Barbara Meehan Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we can adjust behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we can adjust behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Katy Cribbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22201 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.
We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.
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Does worry interfere with your quality of life? Are habits or certain behaviors troubling you? Are important relationships unsatisfying? Are you feeling more anger, stress, or sadness? i can help. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1984, I have extensive experience, and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. I welcome your call for an initial 10-15 minute chat to discuss your concerns. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, phobias( including emetophobia and illness phobias), OCD, fear of public speaking, school concerns, habit control, relationships, communication and social skills training, anger management, ADD/ADHD, parent training, procrastination, performance improvement, LGBT, and diabetes
Does worry interfere with your quality of life? Are habits or certain behaviors troubling you? Are important relationships unsatisfying? Are you feeling more anger, stress, or sadness? i can help. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 1984, I have extensive experience, and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards. I welcome your call for an initial 10-15 minute chat to discuss your concerns. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, phobias( including emetophobia and illness phobias), OCD, fear of public speaking, school concerns, habit control, relationships, communication and social skills training, anger management, ADD/ADHD, parent training, procrastination, performance improvement, LGBT, and diabetes
Katie Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I work with children ages 3 and up who may be struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, or emotional regulation. Parents seek my support when their child is having difficulty expressing feelings or coping with life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, playful environment where children can process their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. I partner with parents to empower their children, helping them thrive both emotionally and socially
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I work with children ages 3 and up who may be struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, or emotional regulation. Parents seek my support when their child is having difficulty expressing feelings or coping with life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, playful environment where children can process their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. I partner with parents to empower their children, helping them thrive both emotionally and socially
Dr. Catchings Women's Emotional Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S, CFTP, EMDR, LCSWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
Hand in Hand Caregiver Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22202 (Online Only)
With one unexpected life event can come a flood of unforeseen changes and decisions. This is a familiar experience for family members of distant loved ones managing a loss to their former abilities and independence.
With one unexpected life event can come a flood of unforeseen changes and decisions. This is a familiar experience for family members of distant loved ones managing a loss to their former abilities and independence.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
Ideal clients are those who are looking for help and feel ready to challenge themselves and are ready for change. Issues of happiness, fulfullment, identity development, sexual orientation, gender, addiction, anxiety, depression and psychosis are some of the typical things clients bring into treatment.
Carly Lupo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW, BCN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 20301
The therapeutic bond is a healing space that is completely safe. That means, you can do close to no wrong in our relationship. This is a space that you are held with unconditional positive regard and should not be afraid to share things that you feel you may have done “wrong” that week, or avoid sharing something you weren’t able to accomplish. I want you to feel that you can tell me your deepest darkest thoughts and find that sometimes the best work comes when you are faced with things that make you uncomfortable.
The therapeutic bond is a healing space that is completely safe. That means, you can do close to no wrong in our relationship. This is a space that you are held with unconditional positive regard and should not be afraid to share things that you feel you may have done “wrong” that week, or avoid sharing something you weren’t able to accomplish. I want you to feel that you can tell me your deepest darkest thoughts and find that sometimes the best work comes when you are faced with things that make you uncomfortable.
If you've experienced loss in your life, I am here for you. At Gentle Grief, you will be receiving a compassionate, non-judgemental listening ear, complete confidentiality, and a companion to walk this journey alongside you. When grief hits us, the world keeps moving and we can feel like we are stuck in time. Are you having trouble getting up in the mornings? Do you experience difficulty meeting your basic needs? Some of the issues I support individuals with: death of a loved one, terminal illness/diagnosis, life transitioning, supporting parents with grieving children, self worth, severed relationships, and others.
If you've experienced loss in your life, I am here for you. At Gentle Grief, you will be receiving a compassionate, non-judgemental listening ear, complete confidentiality, and a companion to walk this journey alongside you. When grief hits us, the world keeps moving and we can feel like we are stuck in time. Are you having trouble getting up in the mornings? Do you experience difficulty meeting your basic needs? Some of the issues I support individuals with: death of a loved one, terminal illness/diagnosis, life transitioning, supporting parents with grieving children, self worth, severed relationships, and others.
I work with adults struggling to navigate anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and times of significant life stress and transition, looking to discover their identities and a sense of meaning and purpose. I also provide strengths-based neuropsychological evaluations to enable my clients to develop an in-depth understanding of how their thinking abilities, emotions, and behaviors impact daily functioning, and to promote healthy insight, growth, and positive outcomes.
I work with adults struggling to navigate anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and times of significant life stress and transition, looking to discover their identities and a sense of meaning and purpose. I also provide strengths-based neuropsychological evaluations to enable my clients to develop an in-depth understanding of how their thinking abilities, emotions, and behaviors impact daily functioning, and to promote healthy insight, growth, and positive outcomes.
Life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable at times. Whether you have experienced a lifetime of traumatic events, just want someone to talk to, or just need to learn some coping skills, I would love to help you. I graduated from the University of Hawaii in 2014 with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I obtained my clinical license in 2016. For the past few years, I have been working with active duty Army soldiers in a behavioral health clinic.
Life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable at times. Whether you have experienced a lifetime of traumatic events, just want someone to talk to, or just need to learn some coping skills, I would love to help you. I graduated from the University of Hawaii in 2014 with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I obtained my clinical license in 2016. For the past few years, I have been working with active duty Army soldiers in a behavioral health clinic.
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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.