Dementia Therapists in Rosemead, CA
I have extensive experience with the following populations, older adults, parents, veterans, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use.
The most common approaches that I use are client centered, trauma resiliency model, trauma focused CBT, and family systems.
I have extensive experience with the following populations, older adults, parents, veterans, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and substance use.
The most common approaches that I use are client centered, trauma resiliency model, trauma focused CBT, and family systems.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
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Raphael Ziegler The Neurobehavioral Healthcare Ctr
Psychologist, MS , PhD
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
We are a group practice dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessment and empirically validated treatment of mental health disorders for adults and older adults.
Dr. Raphael Ziegler is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of neurological disorders and age-related concerns. He also utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach to treating couples issues, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to chronic illness and aging.
We are a group practice dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessment and empirically validated treatment of mental health disorders for adults and older adults.
Dr. Raphael Ziegler is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of neurological disorders and age-related concerns. He also utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach to treating couples issues, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to chronic illness and aging.
Dena Schwimmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I work with individuals, couples, those diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Parkinsons's/ Dementia and their Caregivers.
I am an EMDR Trauma and Flash Technique Therapist who believes in creating a collaborative space for healing, exploration, and confronting the obstacles that block your path to peace, creativity and joy. Many people know their life story yet become disillusioned when the change they seek is not manifesting in their lives. EMDR and Flash takes a unique approach utilizing the somatic experience for a total body, mind and soul/spirit connection and healing. Are you ready to explore what is keeping you from your life purpose? Let's talk!
I work with individuals, couples, those diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Parkinsons's/ Dementia and their Caregivers.
I am an EMDR Trauma and Flash Technique Therapist who believes in creating a collaborative space for healing, exploration, and confronting the obstacles that block your path to peace, creativity and joy. Many people know their life story yet become disillusioned when the change they seek is not manifesting in their lives. EMDR and Flash takes a unique approach utilizing the somatic experience for a total body, mind and soul/spirit connection and healing. Are you ready to explore what is keeping you from your life purpose? Let's talk!
Are you dealing memory concerns as you age?
For those clients with memory/cognitive concerns I provide a series of screening assessments to identify the nature of the memory issues and to design a proposal for the way forward, which may include lifestyle modifications and/or referrals to other specialists. We will set up a plan to facilitate appropriate modifications and to deal with any anxiety.
Are you dealing memory concerns as you age?
For those clients with memory/cognitive concerns I provide a series of screening assessments to identify the nature of the memory issues and to design a proposal for the way forward, which may include lifestyle modifications and/or referrals to other specialists. We will set up a plan to facilitate appropriate modifications and to deal with any anxiety.
At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality services, using the most current evaluation and treatment options available. Services include neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, tailored to meet the needs of each individual or family.
At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality services, using the most current evaluation and treatment options available. Services include neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, tailored to meet the needs of each individual or family.
Are you (or a loved one) experiencing difficulty with memory or thinking?
My team and I offer specialist diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care management for patients at risk for or currently experiencing cognitive challenges. Our team includes highly qualified providers such as neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychologists, therapists, care navigators, and support staff, all in one location.
Are you (or a loved one) experiencing difficulty with memory or thinking?
My team and I offer specialist diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care management for patients at risk for or currently experiencing cognitive challenges. Our team includes highly qualified providers such as neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychologists, therapists, care navigators, and support staff, all in one location.
Cheryl Beck Benjamin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
i'm experienced with cognitive decline, dementia as well as well issues facing family members and caregivers.
My father always said “aging comes with serious side effects”. While he meant it as a joke, his words were poetic and true. Whether we are navigating our own experience with aging, or caring for others, issues related to this experience can dominate our lives, and cause significant distress.I come to this work, enriched with life experiences that have given me perspective, compassion, and empathy.
i'm experienced with cognitive decline, dementia as well as well issues facing family members and caregivers.
My father always said “aging comes with serious side effects”. While he meant it as a joke, his words were poetic and true. Whether we are navigating our own experience with aging, or caring for others, issues related to this experience can dominate our lives, and cause significant distress.I come to this work, enriched with life experiences that have given me perspective, compassion, and empathy.
Dr. Dee Gaines is trained extensively in Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology and is involved in both clinical and research. She has conducted hundreds of diagnostic neuropsychological evaluations including forensic, dementia, brain-injury, combat-related PTSD, developmental disabilities, and severe mental health disorders, and received her training in institutions such as UCLA, Veterans Affairs, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health centers. She is the creative mind behind the development and implementation of a unique Mind-Body cognitive technique and lectured nationally and internationally. In addition to neuropsychology Dr. Gaines also provides therapy for a variety of psychological issues.
Dr. Dee Gaines is trained extensively in Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology and is involved in both clinical and research. She has conducted hundreds of diagnostic neuropsychological evaluations including forensic, dementia, brain-injury, combat-related PTSD, developmental disabilities, and severe mental health disorders, and received her training in institutions such as UCLA, Veterans Affairs, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health centers. She is the creative mind behind the development and implementation of a unique Mind-Body cognitive technique and lectured nationally and internationally. In addition to neuropsychology Dr. Gaines also provides therapy for a variety of psychological issues.
Julie Kenworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with memory loss as well as their family members who have assumed the demanding role of caregiver.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Scared? Dissatisfied? Stuck? Do you feel like your world is spinning out of control? Are you taking care of a family member with a disability or illness? Do you wish the chaos would stop?
What would it be like to not feel that way? Sometimes past hurt can continue to affect present relationships. Sometimes what you know in your head doesn't match what you end up doing. Sometimes multiple stressors can overwhelm you at the same time. And sometimes you just need a tune-up for your life.
I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with memory loss as well as their family members who have assumed the demanding role of caregiver.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Scared? Dissatisfied? Stuck? Do you feel like your world is spinning out of control? Are you taking care of a family member with a disability or illness? Do you wish the chaos would stop?
What would it be like to not feel that way? Sometimes past hurt can continue to affect present relationships. Sometimes what you know in your head doesn't match what you end up doing. Sometimes multiple stressors can overwhelm you at the same time. And sometimes you just need a tune-up for your life.
Angele Caron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I'm also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and have extensive knowledge of the unique experiences of older adults and their families.
My therapeutic approach begins with a Person-Centered exploration of how you understand your problems. Utilizing a strengths-based approach while adapting to your needs, together we then examine what is important in your everyday life as we build upon your strengths to navigate life’s challenges.
I'm also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and have extensive knowledge of the unique experiences of older adults and their families.
My therapeutic approach begins with a Person-Centered exploration of how you understand your problems. Utilizing a strengths-based approach while adapting to your needs, together we then examine what is important in your everyday life as we build upon your strengths to navigate life’s challenges.
Have you noticed a change in memory or find it harder to focus or multitask?
One of my goals is to help uncover how various conditions and disorders affect your life and we'll collaborate on treatment options that are available and ensure you're taken care of.
Have you noticed a change in memory or find it harder to focus or multitask?
One of my goals is to help uncover how various conditions and disorders affect your life and we'll collaborate on treatment options that are available and ensure you're taken care of.
Perhaps you or a loved one struggles with anxiety, mood changes, adjusting to a new situation, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, chronic pain, stroke/brain injury, medical problems (including end-of-life), or cognitive impairment & dementia.
Trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i), OCD (ERP), and PTSD (CPT). Specialties include psychiatric and medical neuropsychology as well as disorders of aging, including differentiation progressive memory, motor, and behavioral disorders, and interventions to mitigate their impact on daily life. I conduct presurgical and capacity evaluations as well.
Perhaps you or a loved one struggles with anxiety, mood changes, adjusting to a new situation, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, chronic pain, stroke/brain injury, medical problems (including end-of-life), or cognitive impairment & dementia.
Trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i), OCD (ERP), and PTSD (CPT). Specialties include psychiatric and medical neuropsychology as well as disorders of aging, including differentiation progressive memory, motor, and behavioral disorders, and interventions to mitigate their impact on daily life. I conduct presurgical and capacity evaluations as well.
Dr. Mollie Rothseid
Associate Clinical Social Worker, PhD, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, chronic illness, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life.
As a gerontologist and clinical social worker, I specialize in working with dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, chronic illness, and the complexities of aging.
My therapeutic approach honors the uniqueness of each person. I believe that therapy is about discovering what works best for you. I integrate various evidence-based methods and interventions to help you achieve your goals and live your very best life.
To adult children and spouses of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or mild cognitive decline I can offer treatment focused on quality of life and offering advice for caregiving.
Life can sometimes seem a painful and distressing journey. We may struggle with feelings and thoughts and may come to believe people around us do not understand us or appreciate the situation in which we find ourselves. When this happens, it can feel like our goals and and dreams are quickly receding out of reach. We search not only for the reasons for our distress but importantly relief and resolution to bring us back to the calm and safe harbor of our previous state of mind and daily routines. You have tried several approaches and strategies and yet here you are. Nevertheless, each step brings hope and resolution.
To adult children and spouses of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or mild cognitive decline I can offer treatment focused on quality of life and offering advice for caregiving.
Life can sometimes seem a painful and distressing journey. We may struggle with feelings and thoughts and may come to believe people around us do not understand us or appreciate the situation in which we find ourselves. When this happens, it can feel like our goals and and dreams are quickly receding out of reach. We search not only for the reasons for our distress but importantly relief and resolution to bring us back to the calm and safe harbor of our previous state of mind and daily routines. You have tried several approaches and strategies and yet here you are. Nevertheless, each step brings hope and resolution.
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.
Family Connect Care (Cognitive/Alzheimer\'s Care)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LM
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503
My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues.
I can help by targeting their cognitive impairment and find the appropriate approach which will increase their quality of life
My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues.
I can help by targeting their cognitive impairment and find the appropriate approach which will increase their quality of life
Although I work with adult clients of all ages, I specialize in older adults, specifically caregivers and Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease.
Inevitably, we all experience some type of life transition at one time or another. Whether they are unexpected or by choice, life transitions can feel scary and sometimes isolating. I do not work with couples; however, my primary focus is on strengthening and building relationships. I love helping my clients get to a place in their life where they feel more confident and free, whether they want to focus on self-work, current relationships, or dealing with grief and loss of a person or a relationship.
Although I work with adult clients of all ages, I specialize in older adults, specifically caregivers and Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease.
Inevitably, we all experience some type of life transition at one time or another. Whether they are unexpected or by choice, life transitions can feel scary and sometimes isolating. I do not work with couples; however, my primary focus is on strengthening and building relationships. I love helping my clients get to a place in their life where they feel more confident and free, whether they want to focus on self-work, current relationships, or dealing with grief and loss of a person or a relationship.
Teletherapy for caregivers of persons with dementia.
Together, we can explore ways to cope with stress and anxiety. We can reinforce forgotten strengths and past successes, working toward enabling you to live a more healthy and balanced life.
Teletherapy for caregivers of persons with dementia.
Together, we can explore ways to cope with stress and anxiety. We can reinforce forgotten strengths and past successes, working toward enabling you to live a more healthy and balanced life.
Meg Ichikawa Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
My clinical experience is diverse: I have helped clients from all walks of life, children as young as 4 years old to older adults over 100 years old, in variety of settings.
When times are tough, a little professional help to sort things out can be beneficial. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings. With me gently supporting and guiding you through, you will gain insight into how your past experiences have shaped the way you think and respond to life situations. We will identify thought patterns that no longer work for you, explore brand new perspectives and practice positive coping skills. Through my gentle and compassionate guidance, you will equip yourself with successful coping skills that will help you throughout your entire life journey.
My clinical experience is diverse: I have helped clients from all walks of life, children as young as 4 years old to older adults over 100 years old, in variety of settings.
When times are tough, a little professional help to sort things out can be beneficial. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings. With me gently supporting and guiding you through, you will gain insight into how your past experiences have shaped the way you think and respond to life situations. We will identify thought patterns that no longer work for you, explore brand new perspectives and practice positive coping skills. Through my gentle and compassionate guidance, you will equip yourself with successful coping skills that will help you throughout your entire life journey.
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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.