Dementia Therapists in Kentfield, CA

Alyssa Steiger
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Kentfield, CA 94904
Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns that you don't know how to break? Or struggling with something and thinking you might need extra support? Whether we tackle long-standing issues or address an immediate problem, you will find this integrative therapy useful and be grateful you took up this endeavor. I have a very modern, honest and direct style of communicating that allows us to focus on your goals in a collaborative and constructive way, but more importantly, in a way that makes sense to you.
Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns that you don't know how to break? Or struggling with something and thinking you might need extra support? Whether we tackle long-standing issues or address an immediate problem, you will find this integrative therapy useful and be grateful you took up this endeavor. I have a very modern, honest and direct style of communicating that allows us to focus on your goals in a collaborative and constructive way, but more importantly, in a way that makes sense to you.
(628) 227-6278 View (628) 227-6278
Julia Wadsworth
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
2 Endorsed
Kentfield, CA 94904
Seeking therapy can be both vulnerable, and courageous. Maybe you struggle with feeling unseen, overwhelmed, stuck in negative relationship patterns, are dealing with grief, or just feel alone in the world. Therapy is a place to be witnessed in your full self; a place where you can share your deepest emotions without fear of judgment, a need of approval, or minimizing your experiences. As a therapist I work to create a space that feels warm, collaborative, and emotionally safe enough for honest exploration, reflection, and change.
Seeking therapy can be both vulnerable, and courageous. Maybe you struggle with feeling unseen, overwhelmed, stuck in negative relationship patterns, are dealing with grief, or just feel alone in the world. Therapy is a place to be witnessed in your full self; a place where you can share your deepest emotions without fear of judgment, a need of approval, or minimizing your experiences. As a therapist I work to create a space that feels warm, collaborative, and emotionally safe enough for honest exploration, reflection, and change.
(415) 903-7077 View (415) 903-7077
Nancy Haugen, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Kentfield, CA 94904
Therapy only works when there is a "sense of connection". Research discovered that for therapy to be successful, the client needed to have a feeling of connection. There are two parts to that: 1. You feel like the therapist really knows what they are doing. 2. You feel like the therapist REALLY gets who you are. For me, the art in therapy is the ability to listen between the lines to be able to understand the nuances that make you, you. You should know in the first session whether the therapist is the right fit for you.
Therapy only works when there is a "sense of connection". Research discovered that for therapy to be successful, the client needed to have a feeling of connection. There are two parts to that: 1. You feel like the therapist really knows what they are doing. 2. You feel like the therapist REALLY gets who you are. For me, the art in therapy is the ability to listen between the lines to be able to understand the nuances that make you, you. You should know in the first session whether the therapist is the right fit for you.
(415) 991-1215 View (415) 991-1215
Barbara E Nova
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
After 30 years of doing psychotherapy with individuals and families, I am shifting to providing psychological assessments with children, teens, and adults. I currently have a waiting list for psychological assessments. My approach is thorough and affordable. Please call today for a free one-hour consultation.
After 30 years of doing psychotherapy with individuals and families, I am shifting to providing psychological assessments with children, teens, and adults. I currently have a waiting list for psychological assessments. My approach is thorough and affordable. Please call today for a free one-hour consultation.
(415) 991-3275 View (415) 991-3275

More Therapists Nearby

Margaret A. Struchen
Psychologist, PhD
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluation; cognitive rehabilitation; behavioral management for those with acquired brain injury or dementia; counseling/therapy for those with chronic illnesses, pain, or disability; and caregiver consultation services.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluation; cognitive rehabilitation; behavioral management for those with acquired brain injury or dementia; counseling/therapy for those with chronic illnesses, pain, or disability; and caregiver consultation services.
My practice, the Center for Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, PC, focuses on providing clients with the skills needed to reach their personal goals. With over 20 years of practice, across multiple settings, I have worked to address the needs of adults and adolescents with neurological disorders, disability, and chronic medical conditions. Prior to entering private practice, I served as Director of Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, and I have engaged in extensive clinical research centered on evaluating outcomes and interventions for those affected by acquired brain injury.
(925) 319-6628 View (925) 319-6628
Dr. Kristie Wood
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
Or, are you looking for support while you're loving someone with dementia?
I specialize in a) research-based couples therapy and b) dementia-related support. With couples, I use IBCT and the Gottman Method to help you understand your pattern, reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. For dementia-related concerns, I support grief, communication, role changes, family stress, and life after diagnosis.
Or, are you looking for support while you're loving someone with dementia?
I specialize in a) research-based couples therapy and b) dementia-related support. With couples, I use IBCT and the Gottman Method to help you understand your pattern, reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. For dementia-related concerns, I support grief, communication, role changes, family stress, and life after diagnosis.
(303) 835-4404 View (303) 835-4404
Rachael A. Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94115
I began my master's training in 2014, and I have worked with individuals and their families struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and seizure disorders.
I am trained in CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I work with individuals in a private practice setting who struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, phase of life challenges and more.
I began my master's training in 2014, and I have worked with individuals and their families struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and seizure disorders.
I am trained in CBT and psychodynamic therapies. I work with individuals in a private practice setting who struggle with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, phase of life challenges and more.
(415) 539-2643 View (415) 539-2643
Dr. Meena Saleh
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94610
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality.
Neuropsychological evaluations most often help guide the course of treatments. With the patient's consent, I provide documentation and consultation with their regular doctors - such as neurologists, primary care and mental health providers - to discuss potential medication changes, talk therapies, surgical options, self-care strategies, and more.
I provide neuropsychological evaluations (testing) to adults with cognitive concerns, such as difficulty with memory, attention, multitasking, "slowing down," or changes in language or personality.
Neuropsychological evaluations most often help guide the course of treatments. With the patient's consent, I provide documentation and consultation with their regular doctors - such as neurologists, primary care and mental health providers - to discuss potential medication changes, talk therapies, surgical options, self-care strategies, and more.
(510) 255-3552 View (510) 255-3552
Dr. Nicolle Ionascu offers comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to a wide demographic age range focusing on in-depth treatment and therapeutic recommendations.
Dr. Nicolle Ionascu offers comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to a wide demographic age range focusing on in-depth treatment and therapeutic recommendations.
(925) 291-9611 View (925) 291-9611
Wing Yee Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, EdS, LMFT
Online Only
You are here for a reason. You may have been feeling anxious for a while or feeling persistently sad; you may want to correct some of the dysfunctional patterns in your life and improve the quality of your relationships; you may feel stuck and unable to move forward in life. Perhaps you have found yourself entangled with self-blame or even self-hatred. Whatever you have gone through in the past or what you are going through right now, you do not have to continue to suffer. You have taken the first step towards change.
You are here for a reason. You may have been feeling anxious for a while or feeling persistently sad; you may want to correct some of the dysfunctional patterns in your life and improve the quality of your relationships; you may feel stuck and unable to move forward in life. Perhaps you have found yourself entangled with self-blame or even self-hatred. Whatever you have gone through in the past or what you are going through right now, you do not have to continue to suffer. You have taken the first step towards change.
(510) 900-9068 View (510) 900-9068
Laura Gramling
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Sometimes it's someone else who needs the answer instead - a psychiatrist who wants testing done before prescribing anything, a university asking for documentation, or a family that's noticed a parent's memory isn't what it used to be.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist, trained at UCSF, Stanford, and the Palo Alto VA. My evaluations cover ADHD, autism, and broader cognitive concerns, including memory, dementia, and brain injury. You'll get a full written report, plus time with me afterward to actually walk through what it means.
Sometimes it's someone else who needs the answer instead - a psychiatrist who wants testing done before prescribing anything, a university asking for documentation, or a family that's noticed a parent's memory isn't what it used to be.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist, trained at UCSF, Stanford, and the Palo Alto VA. My evaluations cover ADHD, autism, and broader cognitive concerns, including memory, dementia, and brain injury. You'll get a full written report, plus time with me afterward to actually walk through what it means.
(510) 491-0781 View (510) 491-0781
Elizabeth Wing-Man Choi
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I utilize evidence-based assessment and gold standard tools for evaluating neurocognitive disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia, head injuries, stroke, other medical conditions.
I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 33916) specializing in adult neuropsychology, I offer clinical and forensic neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation (therapy slots are limited at this time) for adults (age 18+), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I provide services to all residents in California, and can offer evaluation services in-person at my Menlo Park office, or virtually (depending on referral question).
I utilize evidence-based assessment and gold standard tools for evaluating neurocognitive disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia, head injuries, stroke, other medical conditions.
I am a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 33916) specializing in adult neuropsychology, I offer clinical and forensic neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation (therapy slots are limited at this time) for adults (age 18+), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I provide services to all residents in California, and can offer evaluation services in-person at my Menlo Park office, or virtually (depending on referral question).
(415) 943-1077 View (415) 943-1077
Tom Kiely
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
As a neuropsychologist, my expertise covers a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions including traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease and dementia, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, and ADHD.
Regarding psychotherapy, I provide effective treatment to help individuals overcome challenges so that they may experience the life they envision. Primarily employing a CBT framework, my style remains warm, engaging and goal-directed while appreciating the natural cadence and pace of the session.
As a neuropsychologist, my expertise covers a wide range of neurological, medical and psychiatric conditions including traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease and dementia, stroke, epilepsy, PTSD, and ADHD.
Regarding psychotherapy, I provide effective treatment to help individuals overcome challenges so that they may experience the life they envision. Primarily employing a CBT framework, my style remains warm, engaging and goal-directed while appreciating the natural cadence and pace of the session.
(415) 938-4954 View (415) 938-4954
Juliet Elizabeth Broughton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Napa, CA 94559
I have worked in the elder care field for 25 years, focusing on aging issues including dementia, and terminal diagnoses.
I have extensive experience and specialize in relationship concerns, abandonment and loss, codependency, trauma, low self esteem, depression, grief, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. It is our human right to be happy and live our best lives - whatever that looks like to you. YOU deserve happiness, and mental freedom and I will help you get there.
I have worked in the elder care field for 25 years, focusing on aging issues including dementia, and terminal diagnoses.
I have extensive experience and specialize in relationship concerns, abandonment and loss, codependency, trauma, low self esteem, depression, grief, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. It is our human right to be happy and live our best lives - whatever that looks like to you. YOU deserve happiness, and mental freedom and I will help you get there.
(707) 229-1591 View (707) 229-1591
Allan Grill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CRC
Online Only
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
(510) 232-1630 View (510) 232-1630
Carin Grove
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I’ve worked with schools for 27 years, providing therapy and consultation to parents and students on school-based issues. I am comfortable and familiar with school-based issues. Therapy is about building relationships.
I’ve worked with schools for 27 years, providing therapy and consultation to parents and students on school-based issues. I am comfortable and familiar with school-based issues. Therapy is about building relationships.
(628) 877-5524 View (628) 877-5524
Michael Debellis
Psychologist, PsyD, ABN, FACPN
Burlingame, CA 94010
He specializes in treatment of patients with traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke and other acquired brain injury.
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty of psychology that involves (1) interviewing a patient with behavioral changes (2) reviewing their medical records (3) administering various hands on tests of brain functioning. After the testing is completed, performance on tests is analyzed and used to arrive at diagnostic impressions about the source of the patient's difficulty.
He specializes in treatment of patients with traumatic brain injury, dementia, stroke and other acquired brain injury.
Clinical neuropsychology is a specialty of psychology that involves (1) interviewing a patient with behavioral changes (2) reviewing their medical records (3) administering various hands on tests of brain functioning. After the testing is completed, performance on tests is analyzed and used to arrive at diagnostic impressions about the source of the patient's difficulty.
(650) 597-7151 View (650) 597-7151
S'philile Belinda Negron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you don’t have to do it alone. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can bring your whole self, your struggles, your hopes, and your strengths, without judgment.
Are you feeling weighed down by memories or experiences that hold you back, battling persistent sadness or emptiness, and dealing with anxious thoughts that make daily life feel daunting? You are not alone, and I commend your courage in seeking support. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you don’t have to do it alone. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can bring your whole self, your struggles, your hopes, and your strengths, without judgment.
(949) 710-2127 View (949) 710-2127
Dr. Elizabeth S Sutherland
Psychologist, PsyD
Sausalito, CA 94965
I am a Geropsychologist which means I specialize with older adults.
I also provide expert witness services which includes testifying, consulting and providing litigation support on geriatrics and related issues. For the past 20 years I have been with the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), Department of Geropsychiatry.
I am a Geropsychologist which means I specialize with older adults.
I also provide expert witness services which includes testifying, consulting and providing litigation support on geriatrics and related issues. For the past 20 years I have been with the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), Department of Geropsychiatry.
(415) 813-1411 View (415) 813-1411
Brandy M Jaramillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I work with adults — especially older adults, Indigenous people, women, LGBTQ+ clients, and caregivers — who come for anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life-stage transitions, and aging concerns.
Adults—especially elders, Indigenous people, women, and LGBTQ+—seek help for anxiety, depression, chronic illness, aging, relationship, and career challenges. I use CBT and solution‑focused tools, coordinate with medical teams when needed, and offer culturally attuned, practical support
I work with adults — especially older adults, Indigenous people, women, LGBTQ+ clients, and caregivers — who come for anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life-stage transitions, and aging concerns.
Adults—especially elders, Indigenous people, women, and LGBTQ+—seek help for anxiety, depression, chronic illness, aging, relationship, and career challenges. I use CBT and solution‑focused tools, coordinate with medical teams when needed, and offer culturally attuned, practical support
(510) 443-6201 View (510) 443-6201

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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.