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Sarine Salama
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plantation, FL 33317
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you going through a major life transition and need support navigating your emotions? My name is Sarine and I am a bi-lingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns with over 15 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, conflict, life transitions, grief/loss and managing challenging behaviors in children and teens. I also have a passion for working with individuals with Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease as well as their family members.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you going through a major life transition and need support navigating your emotions? My name is Sarine and I am a bi-lingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns with over 15 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families who are facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, conflict, life transitions, grief/loss and managing challenging behaviors in children and teens. I also have a passion for working with individuals with Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease as well as their family members.
(786) 501-2792 View (786) 501-2792
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Tara P Bjorkman
Counselor, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
There are moments when life presents us with challenges and obstacles to be overcome. Sometimes, in order to do so successfully it is beneficial to seek help so we don't get lost in an emotional maze that leads us to a dead-end. I provide compassionate counseling to help you sort through your emotions in order to attain insight and understanding which enables you to make healthy choices.
There are moments when life presents us with challenges and obstacles to be overcome. Sometimes, in order to do so successfully it is beneficial to seek help so we don't get lost in an emotional maze that leads us to a dead-end. I provide compassionate counseling to help you sort through your emotions in order to attain insight and understanding which enables you to make healthy choices.
(813) 445-4365 View (813) 445-4365
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Bonnie Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, FL 33021  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a highly skilled therapist with over 25 years experience working with couples, individuals and children? Relationship issues, lack of communication or conflict resolution skills leave people stuck and frustrated. Finances, health, grief, trauma, transitions and education challenges all take their toll on people's psyche. Being anxious or depressed can cause a person to lose their confidence and skew their decision making. Coming to therapy offers a new perspective, and non-judgemental suggestions. When people become clearer, centered and more focused , they can set goals and work towards them.
Are you looking for a highly skilled therapist with over 25 years experience working with couples, individuals and children? Relationship issues, lack of communication or conflict resolution skills leave people stuck and frustrated. Finances, health, grief, trauma, transitions and education challenges all take their toll on people's psyche. Being anxious or depressed can cause a person to lose their confidence and skew their decision making. Coming to therapy offers a new perspective, and non-judgemental suggestions. When people become clearer, centered and more focused , they can set goals and work towards them.
(954) 639-5111 View (954) 639-5111
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Cora Taylor
Counselor, Psy, S, LMHC, PA
Verified Verified
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce, anxiety, stress, trauma, and Long-Covid. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
(941) 740-8699 View (941) 740-8699
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Sasha Dimitrjevitch
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
South Miami, FL 33143
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed therapist and qualified supervisor who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, child behavioral concerns, parent guidance/parenting support, oppositional defiance, boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, social difficulties, and life transitions such as becoming parents, growing families, separation, and divorce.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed therapist and qualified supervisor who works with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. My areas of expertise include relationship issues, child behavioral concerns, parent guidance/parenting support, oppositional defiance, boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, social difficulties, and life transitions such as becoming parents, growing families, separation, and divorce.
(786) 574-2816 View (786) 574-2816
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Sherrie Cameron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
Why consider counseling? Because nearly everyone at some time in their life is confronted with seemingly unresolvable personal or relationship issues, significant life changes like premarital needs, or death and crtical illness of a loved one. I am very experienced in counseling persons dealing with mood, anxiety and health related concerns. I believe in counseling as a process where clients are assisted in understanding and disarming feelings that "make no sense" and would be happy to help my clients explore the truth behind the troubling issues in a safe and confidential environment.
Why consider counseling? Because nearly everyone at some time in their life is confronted with seemingly unresolvable personal or relationship issues, significant life changes like premarital needs, or death and crtical illness of a loved one. I am very experienced in counseling persons dealing with mood, anxiety and health related concerns. I believe in counseling as a process where clients are assisted in understanding and disarming feelings that "make no sense" and would be happy to help my clients explore the truth behind the troubling issues in a safe and confidential environment.
(407) 901-2060 View (407) 901-2060
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.