Alzheimer's Therapists in Oakland, CA
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Andreea Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My background includes in-depth work with both an aging population (subspecialty in serving clients and families coming to terms with
dementia
) and elementary- and high-school age children and their families.
Choosing a therapist and beginning therapy isn't easy. The first step is recognizing the feeling that you don't want to be alone in working on your challenges. My commitment is to help you find out whether I might be a good match as your therapist, and to be your guide in the process of getting support. I work particularly well with anyone who is negotiating difficult life cycle transitions--from challenges of beginning school, moving or dealing with loss to the strains of adolescence, marriage or divorce or the demands of aging and caring for aging parents.
Adam Rochmes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also counsel persons diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment,
dementia
, and their family members and lead groups for caregivers, care receivers, and couples.
I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Berkeley, California. I specialize in adult counseling and psychotherapy, working collaboratively to guide clients in achieving greater psychological freedom and self-mastery through mindfulness and understanding. I earned degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley & have practiced for over 45 years.
Monica Z. Nowakowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide short-term therapy of 1 - 4 sessions. With compassion and humor I provide a safe place for adults to get help with personal situations such as relationship/work stress, break-ups, retirement, chronic/ life-threatening illness and disability, depression, anxiety,
dementia
, care-giving of people of all ages, and "coming out". Life transitions have a common thread - loss, grief, and opportunity. Even joyful experiences can be difficult. You may feel stuck, out-of-control or have worrisome regrets and anxiety. You may feel "at a loss", you can't just "shake it off", or feel "it's taking a toll" on you.
Jan Gabrielle Galinanes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an ATR-BC and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been licensed for over 5 years and have practiced mostly in California and via telehealth. I have experience working in schools, hospitals, outpatient/ inpatient, residential crisis programs, and fieldwork with many different cultures, seeing adults, children, and families struggling with, mental illness, grief and loss, serious medical/ psychiatric issues, trauma, death/dying,
dementia
/ Alzheimer’s, personality disorders, and a variety of other issues.
Dr. Meena Saleh
PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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. I investigate neurological and/or psychiatric factors that may contribute to someone's condition. These evaluations allow for more precise diagnoses and prognoses (what to expect in the future). I provide services in English or Persian (Farsi), and I am well-experienced in working with professional translators for assessment in other languages (for example, Spanish or Cantonese).
Claire Franke
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
My name is Claire Franke and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with adults and seniors, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, couples counseling, chronic illness, and clients or family members impacted by substance abuse issues.
Gregg E Bernstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have many years of experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, addictions of all types, and relationship and identity issues. I think my strength is that I approach people on a very human level, with respect, caring and humor. I feel "we are all in the same boat" (including me) and that we all need someone to take us seriously, listen carefully and know how hard it is to be vulnerable to a 'stranger'. I will do my very best to help you create the life you want. I have lost a child, so I have a special sensitivity to grieving parents and their challenges.
Waitlist for new clients
Cathy Swift Nagel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2001, I am deeply committed to supporting the well-being of each client, providing culturally competent services and helping clients improve their quality of life. I see older and disabled adults, often dealing with chronic illness or a new diagnosis. I have an extensive history working in medical settings and am also available to assist caregivers with navigating the health care system. I believe that positive change is possible at any age and at any juncture in a person's life. I believe you can have a more fulfilling life, and I can help you.
K Wortman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy for adults. I commonly treat people for issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, post-concussion syndrome, TBI, aging, and cognition. Specialty areas of competency include gender diversity, gender affirming evaluations for medical care, veterans, and longstanding medical care.
Not accepting new clients
Ann Gordon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
At one time or another, day-to-day life can just feel too difficult. The perspective, support, and skills you can gain from working with a therapist can be an enormous help. I enjoy working with a wide range of adults struggling with life transitions, parenting, relationships, work challenges, or grief and loss. I am particularly interested in the personal issues brought up by the special needs, illnesses, or other challenges, of people you care about. I use psychodynamic as well as practical and supportive approaches, depending on the needs of my clients.
Not accepting new clients
Ruben Garibaldo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a culturally conscious therapist with particular sensibility towards those who seek to address and recognize their strengths and fundamental worth. I enjoy working with people and families of diverse backgrounds and across all life stages, from school age children to elder adults.I am bilingual in English and Spanish and practice psychotherapy in both languages. My work emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reflective space where individuals, families and caregivers can receive emotional support and insight while remaining strengths focused. Empathy and compassion are essential to any transformative work. I employ
Tracy Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone struggles at some time in their lives with situations that are emotionally overwhelming. Making the decision to seek professional help is a positive first step towards healing. My goal is to create a compassionate space that will welcome your healing, personal growth and development while getting to the heart of the matter, making genuine change possible.
Naomi Kimmelman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with teens, adults and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and going through life transitions. Whether you are experiencing grief and loss, struggling with uncertainty, exploring aspects of yourself and identity, working on self esteem, relationships, school and work, health or confronting big decisions and your place in the world, psychotherapy can provide a welcome space to learn, grow, process, integrate, express and heal. I support people in coming into greater clarity, connection, understanding, self assuredness, ease and peace about the past, where you are now, and where you hope to go.
Judy Blumenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
An exploration of your childhood, relationships and deepest self can be a beautiful and powerful journey.Together we can develop a curiosity and exploration of vulnerabilities and resilience in the face of challenges and hardship. I work with you in a collaborative way to understand together the obstacles to having healthy and meaningful relationships. If you feel stuck and unable to understand some of your own behaviors and choices we can talk together and begin to find words to understand your experience. I have a warm style of relating and can at times bring humor to our work.
Monique Pierre-Louis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
We all can benefit from having a space to discuss our thoughts and learn more about ourselves. But deciding to go to therapy can be hard. My experience is working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have worked with people with various issues including, with anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, social/racial identity, people pondering life choices, grappling with belonging, dealing with health conditions, struggling with sleep, the elderly, engineers at NASA, and people in the Silicon valley technology community. We all need to be listened to and heard by others.
Stephanie M Wolper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling hopeless or lost? Do you think you have to go through life alone? Are you holding yourself back? Often we think that life is supposed to be hard. How would you feel if you could move forward and live life with ease? Many people feel shut down and despairing; I want you to know that the answers are already inside of you. I can work with you to help find solutions. People who work with me learn to experience life with joy, peace, and freedom.
Almaz Nigusse-Bland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You are feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected from those around you and maybe from yourself. Maybe you shut out the world. Maybe you don't feel like yourself. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe it is challenging to create boundaries. Past negative experiences may be contributing to your current concerns. You want to find a way to manage these feelings. Your goal is to have an awareness of yourself and triggers. With the right tools and interventions customized to your needs, healing is possible.
Suzan Bollich, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy for Adults, Older Adults, and Couples. My psychotherapy practice is focused toward concerns related emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, couples in relationship conflict, unhealthy relationship patterns, grief/bereavement/loss, living with cancer and/or a terminal disease, aging, and end-of-life. Because every individual or couple bring a distinctive presenting situation, our work together will unfold in process toward the needs of the particular situation. We will explore your concerns, their impacts in your life/lives, and work to create paths toward meaningful healing, change and greater life satisfaction.
Neda Nguyen Baraghani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with those who struggle with relationships and boundary setting, particularly those who struggle with balancing differing sets of expectations due to cultural, physical, or mental factors. I work well with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrant and first and second generation individuals and families, mixed race or multicultural individuals, and those who are struggling with chronic illness.
Not accepting new clients
Loveta Smith Head
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide therapy in a comfortable and welcoming space to help develop insight, stability and hope for the future. Whether, you are dealing with a challenging situation, a sudden life transition, a recent crisis or past trauma, it can be worked through in a safe and patient environment. I have over 30 years of experience in working with children, individuals and families. I am an EMDR trained therapist and licensed in the States of California and Nevada. You may be new to therapy, but it can be life changing!
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Alzheimer's Therapists
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
The first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is often medication, which may be prescribed based on the severity of the disease. These include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, or a combination of the two. Behavioral treatments can help people cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or anger, and explore lifestyle changes related to housing, caregiving, sleep, and finances.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of dementia. 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 treatment and plan for the future in terms of housing, support, finances, and legality.
Are there specific medications to treat Alzheimer’s?
Medications approved by the FDA to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and memantine, donepezil, and the rivastigmine patch for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs can help manage the disease, but no drug currently cures the disease. Medications recently approved by the FDA, such aducanumab and lecanemab may slow the disease course, but aspects of their effectiveness are still debated.
Are there natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured via natural remedies (nor via medication), but some lifestyle habits can help forestall it or slow its progression. Lifestyle activities that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease include regular exercise, a healthy, well-rounded diet, stimulating cognitive activity, time spent socializing, adequate sleep, and stress management as needed.