Dementia Therapists in 77375
Rosemary Ramsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77375 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with adults and older adults who are going through life transitions, aging issues, caregiving stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. My work with older adults has been as a psycotherapist for ten years with Dr. Jaron Winston,M.D.in Austin, Texas At Senior Adults Specialty Healthcare. I then worked at Baylor Scott& White Healthcare for ten years with adults and couples. My recent work has been 5 years with Willowbrook Psychological in Houston, Texas. I am now working in a solo practice by Telehealth only.
I have extensive experience working with adults and older adults who are going through life transitions, aging issues, caregiving stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. My work with older adults has been as a psycotherapist for ten years with Dr. Jaron Winston,M.D.in Austin, Texas At Senior Adults Specialty Healthcare. I then worked at Baylor Scott& White Healthcare for ten years with adults and couples. My recent work has been 5 years with Willowbrook Psychological in Houston, Texas. I am now working in a solo practice by Telehealth only.
Allyson W. Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Texas, Mediato
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77375
What are you looking for in a counselor? Someone who "gets it?" Someone who might have walked in your shoes? I too have faced adversity. I myself am "un-married"; a term I coined after my own divorce. I carried my mother through the dementia years and eventual death of my father. Most importantly to me, as a single mother, I led my children through my middle child's 3 years of ALL Leukemia cancer treatment. Life experience? Anxiety? Stress? I can check those boxes. What adversities are you facing? Don't feel you must walk alone.
What are you looking for in a counselor? Someone who "gets it?" Someone who might have walked in your shoes? I too have faced adversity. I myself am "un-married"; a term I coined after my own divorce. I carried my mother through the dementia years and eventual death of my father. Most importantly to me, as a single mother, I led my children through my middle child's 3 years of ALL Leukemia cancer treatment. Life experience? Anxiety? Stress? I can check those boxes. What adversities are you facing? Don't feel you must walk alone.
Nicole Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Tomball, TX 77375 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Nicole Porter, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I will work with you to create a non-judgmental and empowering space where you can bring your entire self into the room in order to allow healing. The foundation of my work is to build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. I combine Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, & Cognitive-Behavioral therapy modalities to efficiently address symptoms (either on a short-term or long-term basis) & meet your needs or goals. Whether you are in pursuit of growth and change.
Hello, I am Nicole Porter, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I will work with you to create a non-judgmental and empowering space where you can bring your entire self into the room in order to allow healing. The foundation of my work is to build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. I combine Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, & Cognitive-Behavioral therapy modalities to efficiently address symptoms (either on a short-term or long-term basis) & meet your needs or goals. Whether you are in pursuit of growth and change.
Have you recently lost a loved one unexpectedly or had a loved one die of a chronic or terminal illness? Are you struggling with a new or long term medical diagnosis? How do you deal with people who just don't get it? You may be experiencing feelings of profound sadness, anger, loneliness, abandonment, and hopelessness. Talking with someone who is not emotionally involved in your personal struggles, often can be a transformative experience towards developing feelings of acceptance, peace, and comfort.
Have you recently lost a loved one unexpectedly or had a loved one die of a chronic or terminal illness? Are you struggling with a new or long term medical diagnosis? How do you deal with people who just don't get it? You may be experiencing feelings of profound sadness, anger, loneliness, abandonment, and hopelessness. Talking with someone who is not emotionally involved in your personal struggles, often can be a transformative experience towards developing feelings of acceptance, peace, and comfort.
Life can be challenging! I assist individuals, couples, and families in moving through difficulties and making positive changes for a more satisfying, fulfillling life. Clients learn to utilize holistic and therapeutic approaches to regain personal balance, vitality, meaning, and a sense of purpose. I've worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings, including pain management, substance abuse, and mental health, as well as providing services in the community, schools, and homes. My clients include adults, families, adolescents, and children, who learn to view their challenges as opportunities for growth!
Life can be challenging! I assist individuals, couples, and families in moving through difficulties and making positive changes for a more satisfying, fulfillling life. Clients learn to utilize holistic and therapeutic approaches to regain personal balance, vitality, meaning, and a sense of purpose. I've worked in a variety of clinical and hospital settings, including pain management, substance abuse, and mental health, as well as providing services in the community, schools, and homes. My clients include adults, families, adolescents, and children, who learn to view their challenges as opportunities for growth!
Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice and our therapists are passionate about helping to foster the healing process of those in need. Doretha is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York State and Texas. She is a graduate of Fordham University School of Social Services where she received her MSW. Her broad experience ranges from psychotherapy with individuals, couples, adolescents and geriatrics. She also has experience as a mentor and life coach with individual clients and has been able to help them find their full potential. With over 18 years experience she is a seasoned clinician with real life experience.
Creating Connections is a culturally sensitive practice and our therapists are passionate about helping to foster the healing process of those in need. Doretha is a Clinical Social Worker licensed in New York State and Texas. She is a graduate of Fordham University School of Social Services where she received her MSW. Her broad experience ranges from psychotherapy with individuals, couples, adolescents and geriatrics. She also has experience as a mentor and life coach with individual clients and has been able to help them find their full potential. With over 18 years experience she is a seasoned clinician with real life experience.
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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.