Dementia Therapists in Shellsburg, IA
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I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adults and older adults who are experiencing emotional distress and/or who are concerned about age-related cognitive changes. I believe early assessment of memory or other suspected changes reduces anxiety, provides information that can improve brain health, and helps clients and their loved ones prepare for the future. Cognitive evaluations include interview, testing, review of results, and a report to you and/or your healthcare provider. Cognitive evaluations are conducted at Des Moines University, Behavioral Health Clinic. Please call 515-271-1716 to schedule.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adults and older adults who are experiencing emotional distress and/or who are concerned about age-related cognitive changes. I believe early assessment of memory or other suspected changes reduces anxiety, provides information that can improve brain health, and helps clients and their loved ones prepare for the future. Cognitive evaluations include interview, testing, review of results, and a report to you and/or your healthcare provider. Cognitive evaluations are conducted at Des Moines University, Behavioral Health Clinic. Please call 515-271-1716 to schedule.
Immediate Openings - Are you ready to start a new journey and make positive changes in your life? I see ages 16+ and have experience working with a diverse population of clients with presenting concerns related to mood, anxiety, stress, academic problems, life transitions, complex medical concerns, and navigating relationships. I have a passion for helping client's navigate the aging process as well as their care takers with issues concerning memory, and maintaining independence. I look forward to working with you. Let's get started!
Immediate Openings - Are you ready to start a new journey and make positive changes in your life? I see ages 16+ and have experience working with a diverse population of clients with presenting concerns related to mood, anxiety, stress, academic problems, life transitions, complex medical concerns, and navigating relationships. I have a passion for helping client's navigate the aging process as well as their care takers with issues concerning memory, and maintaining independence. I look forward to working with you. Let's get started!
Dr. Lauren Clayton Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Lauren also enjoys working with couples facing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.
Lauren specializes in working with couples and families who are navigating medical conditions, medical trauma, marital distress, and navigating family dynamics. Lauren has been practicing since 2018 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Lauren has a background in middle-grade education and the medical community. Lauren is passionate about teaching and enjoys training interns from the local Marriage and Family Therapy program and teaching classes at a local University.
Lauren also enjoys working with couples facing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.
Lauren specializes in working with couples and families who are navigating medical conditions, medical trauma, marital distress, and navigating family dynamics. Lauren has been practicing since 2018 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Lauren has a background in middle-grade education and the medical community. Lauren is passionate about teaching and enjoys training interns from the local Marriage and Family Therapy program and teaching classes at a local University.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Registered Art Therapist. I am certified in EMDR and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I have been helping people of all ages navigate mental health and life challenges for over 25 years. Together, we can tailor your therapy to meet your individual needs so you can move beyond whatever is holding you back and begin to experience the relief and change you are seeking. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Registered Art Therapist. I am certified in EMDR and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I have been helping people of all ages navigate mental health and life challenges for over 25 years. Together, we can tailor your therapy to meet your individual needs so you can move beyond whatever is holding you back and begin to experience the relief and change you are seeking. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative.
Allia Soulliaa Foley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50309 (Online Only)
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
Nancy K. Vermeersch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
WELCOME! You may be struggling with an unhappy relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling depressed or anxious, interested in improving your life balance and wellness, or simply wanting a closer relationship with God. If so, I invite you to call me for a consultation. We can identify new patterns, coping skills and strategies so you can feel you are thriving in life with success and joy.
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
I enjoy mending families and relationships. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome difficult situations, communicate their emotions and needs, healing from trauma, and developing their goals. I enjoy helping those struggling with mental illness fight through their symptoms, realize their worth, and push them over that mountain to what they want to accomplish. I enjoy working with people like you. We all have problems, we all go through tough times. Let me help you get through your current struggle.
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
Today you are one step closer to achieving your goals and beginning a positive path toward growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work to better understand and resolve challenges in life. Applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will begin to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling and meaningful life.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to assisting you to achieve.
Trained in psychotherapy and QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback. I can treat a host of disorders using QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback and neurostimulation such as depression, anxiety, ptsd, OCD, ODD, Adhd, autism, and many more. I am working towards my BCN (Board Certified Neurofeedback) currently through the BCIA. Neurostimulation and neuromodulation show the brain how to behave, which quickly alleviates symptoms of mental health disorders. Both online and in person appointments available.
Trained in psychotherapy and QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback. I can treat a host of disorders using QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback and neurostimulation such as depression, anxiety, ptsd, OCD, ODD, Adhd, autism, and many more. I am working towards my BCN (Board Certified Neurofeedback) currently through the BCIA. Neurostimulation and neuromodulation show the brain how to behave, which quickly alleviates symptoms of mental health disorders. Both online and in person appointments available.
Aging Pathways, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Des Moines, IA 50310
Aging can bring a host of new issues such as feelings of isolation after retirement, grief and loss due to deaths of friends and loved ones, and finding new meaning in life after old roles have disappeared. New roles such as being a caregiver for your parents, spouse, partner, adult child, or grandchild can also add stress at this time. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, and schizophrenia can continue and sometimes new mental health issues can arise. Health concerns and family dynamics can also make life challenging. Learning how to cope with these challenges and enjoy life is paramount.
Aging can bring a host of new issues such as feelings of isolation after retirement, grief and loss due to deaths of friends and loved ones, and finding new meaning in life after old roles have disappeared. New roles such as being a caregiver for your parents, spouse, partner, adult child, or grandchild can also add stress at this time. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, addiction, and schizophrenia can continue and sometimes new mental health issues can arise. Health concerns and family dynamics can also make life challenging. Learning how to cope with these challenges and enjoy life is paramount.
I greatly enjoy watching how the therapeutic process can assist someone through some of their most challenging moments in life. When it comes to therapy, we are on this journey together, and my goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable. I am open-minded and ready to meet my clients where they are and allow the process to transform and change your life at your own pace.
I greatly enjoy watching how the therapeutic process can assist someone through some of their most challenging moments in life. When it comes to therapy, we are on this journey together, and my goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable. I am open-minded and ready to meet my clients where they are and allow the process to transform and change your life at your own pace.
I'm Michele and I am excited you are taking steps to feel better about yourself and are interested to learn more about me. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri, and a qualified mental health professional. I am a certified clinical tele-mental health provider, a certified clinical trauma professional, and a certified grief informed professional. I've been a therapist for more than 25 years and I absolutely love what I do. I help young people learn to live authentically in spite of experiencing trauma in their past and help them express their true inner self. I counsel adult children who care for their aging parents to co
I'm Michele and I am excited you are taking steps to feel better about yourself and are interested to learn more about me. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri, and a qualified mental health professional. I am a certified clinical tele-mental health provider, a certified clinical trauma professional, and a certified grief informed professional. I've been a therapist for more than 25 years and I absolutely love what I do. I help young people learn to live authentically in spite of experiencing trauma in their past and help them express their true inner self. I counsel adult children who care for their aging parents to co
“We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.” - Max De Pree. “Be curious, not judgmental.” -Ted Lasso These two quotes sum up my approach to therapy, and hopefully, to life. Our brains are naturally wired to make sense of things, to organize information into understandable experiences and thoughts. This relentless pursuit of understanding can lead to new discoveries, new technologies, new medicines. However, it can also lead to stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Balance between curiosity and living with the questions is necessary to a life of integrity.
“We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.” - Max De Pree. “Be curious, not judgmental.” -Ted Lasso These two quotes sum up my approach to therapy, and hopefully, to life. Our brains are naturally wired to make sense of things, to organize information into understandable experiences and thoughts. This relentless pursuit of understanding can lead to new discoveries, new technologies, new medicines. However, it can also lead to stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Balance between curiosity and living with the questions is necessary to a life of integrity.
I have more than 15 years of experience in counseling and case management, and I enjoy empowering and lifting up each person I am privileged to serve. My office is a safe, confidential space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that is the best fit for you. I utilize several approaches in my sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-based therapy, all with a holistic approach that meets the individual needs of my clients. I proudly serve Iowans of all ages and backgrounds, with a strengths-based approach in my practice.
I have more than 15 years of experience in counseling and case management, and I enjoy empowering and lifting up each person I am privileged to serve. My office is a safe, confidential space where we can work together to build a treatment plan that is the best fit for you. I utilize several approaches in my sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-based therapy, all with a holistic approach that meets the individual needs of my clients. I proudly serve Iowans of all ages and backgrounds, with a strengths-based approach in my practice.
Mental health can be extremely isolating and confusing, often leading to questioning yourself. My goal is to help reduce the confusion and pain and walk alongside you in your journey to healing. My approach is through a collaborative lens that meets individuals where they are. My therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowers clients toward their personal goals and well-being. Seeking counseling can be daunting and creating a safe environment is at the core of my approach.
Mental health can be extremely isolating and confusing, often leading to questioning yourself. My goal is to help reduce the confusion and pain and walk alongside you in your journey to healing. My approach is through a collaborative lens that meets individuals where they are. My therapeutic style is empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowers clients toward their personal goals and well-being. Seeking counseling can be daunting and creating a safe environment is at the core of my approach.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do in life is to take the time to share and understand your own story. Taking that first step toward change can cause some anxiety and stress, but the second you walk through the door, you’ve already proven that you have the courage it takes to make that change a reality. My greatest joy as a therapist is having the privilege to help others find their inner strengths and overlooked talents, and I believe that you really do deserve to wake up each day excited for new possibilities.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do in life is to take the time to share and understand your own story. Taking that first step toward change can cause some anxiety and stress, but the second you walk through the door, you’ve already proven that you have the courage it takes to make that change a reality. My greatest joy as a therapist is having the privilege to help others find their inner strengths and overlooked talents, and I believe that you really do deserve to wake up each day excited for new possibilities.
Immediate openings! Accepting NEW Patients aged 25+ for individual sessions, weekday and Saturday hours. I am here to help you address a variety of issues including trauma (EMDR), personality disorders, grief, relationship problems, sexuality concerns, codependency, and overall life stressors. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I am here to help you heal from emotional distress and guide you on your path to self-awareness and positive change. Reach out today and we can discuss your needs; E-mail is the fastest way to reach me. By appointment for Iowa residents only; free initial consultations are not available at this time.
Immediate openings! Accepting NEW Patients aged 25+ for individual sessions, weekday and Saturday hours. I am here to help you address a variety of issues including trauma (EMDR), personality disorders, grief, relationship problems, sexuality concerns, codependency, and overall life stressors. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I am here to help you heal from emotional distress and guide you on your path to self-awareness and positive change. Reach out today and we can discuss your needs; E-mail is the fastest way to reach me. By appointment for Iowa residents only; free initial consultations are not available at this time.
Erin E. Elm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Clinton, IA 52732
I meet my clients where they are at emotionally & try provide guidance at any stage of change they are at. I can keep it very formal & clinical but I consider myself more of a guide/coach to help you navigate all of your "life stuff" including work, family, relationships, depression, anxiety, ADHD & other common diagnoses. I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions. Over the past 3 years I've also ventured into spirituality & have been integrating this into my coaching practices by exploring non-traditional treatment modalities.
I meet my clients where they are at emotionally & try provide guidance at any stage of change they are at. I can keep it very formal & clinical but I consider myself more of a guide/coach to help you navigate all of your "life stuff" including work, family, relationships, depression, anxiety, ADHD & other common diagnoses. I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions. Over the past 3 years I've also ventured into spirituality & have been integrating this into my coaching practices by exploring non-traditional treatment modalities.
I specialize in treatment of borderline personality disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological issues. I also treat anxiety, depression, and caregiver fatigue/burnout. I work best with individuals who are seeking connection, insight, and tools for making meaningful changes in their lives.
I specialize in treatment of borderline personality disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological issues. I also treat anxiety, depression, and caregiver fatigue/burnout. I work best with individuals who are seeking connection, insight, and tools for making meaningful changes in their lives.
The challenges in life are seemingly endless and aren't meant to be experienced alone. It is my honor and privilege to be with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate all facets of life’s stages and transitions. The decision to begin therapy is a brave and bold step toward personal growth and healing, and I am proud of you for taking that step! I believe in the healing power of human connections and relationships built upon authenticity, safety, trust and compassion for one another. I am passionate about improving the overall human experience!
The challenges in life are seemingly endless and aren't meant to be experienced alone. It is my honor and privilege to be with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate all facets of life’s stages and transitions. The decision to begin therapy is a brave and bold step toward personal growth and healing, and I am proud of you for taking that step! I believe in the healing power of human connections and relationships built upon authenticity, safety, trust and compassion for one another. I am passionate about improving the overall human experience!
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.