Dementia Therapists in San Carlos, CA
What do dreams and tarot cards have in common? Neither of them tell the future. But, both use images to help us meet our future. Images- ancient and modern- are the language of the unconscious. I am Charlotte St James, MA holding certificates in Reading Tarot with a Jungian Perspective and in Projective Dreamwork. For over 25 years I have been collaborating with dreamers and tarot seekers who find themselves at crossroads making tough choices: weighing financial security against creativity, questioning a relationship, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. Questions like these cannot always be resolved by thinking alone.
What do dreams and tarot cards have in common? Neither of them tell the future. But, both use images to help us meet our future. Images- ancient and modern- are the language of the unconscious. I am Charlotte St James, MA holding certificates in Reading Tarot with a Jungian Perspective and in Projective Dreamwork. For over 25 years I have been collaborating with dreamers and tarot seekers who find themselves at crossroads making tough choices: weighing financial security against creativity, questioning a relationship, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose. Questions like these cannot always be resolved by thinking alone.
Neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapy for individuals and couples.
You may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. Maybe you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent adult—or partnered with someone who is—or moving between cultures in a multicultural or multiracial family. You might struggle with communication, burnout, identity, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.” You may long for a safe space to be fully yourself, strengthen relationships, and find new ways forward.
Neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapy for individuals and couples.
You may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. Maybe you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent adult—or partnered with someone who is—or moving between cultures in a multicultural or multiracial family. You might struggle with communication, burnout, identity, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.” You may long for a safe space to be fully yourself, strengthen relationships, and find new ways forward.
As life unfolds, each new stage and role can bring on feelings of inadequacy and doubt. It is not uncommon for a person to feel stuck or lost during this time. When self-worth and a sense of belonging are being negatively questioned, that belief system can ultimately be rerouted with a serious commitment to the therapy process. By becoming aware of redundant destructive patterns, addressing unresolved traumas and noticing where trauma responses are stuck in the nervous system, one can begin to shift beliefs in the self and others.
As life unfolds, each new stage and role can bring on feelings of inadequacy and doubt. It is not uncommon for a person to feel stuck or lost during this time. When self-worth and a sense of belonging are being negatively questioned, that belief system can ultimately be rerouted with a serious commitment to the therapy process. By becoming aware of redundant destructive patterns, addressing unresolved traumas and noticing where trauma responses are stuck in the nervous system, one can begin to shift beliefs in the self and others.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
My formal name is Margaret, but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing, and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you, and you want to fit in.
I offer several ways to help your brain rewire your neural pathways. You can ask me about providing more information about KAP and Brainspotting.
My formal name is Margaret, but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing, and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you, and you want to fit in.
I offer several ways to help your brain rewire your neural pathways. You can ask me about providing more information about KAP and Brainspotting.
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
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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.
My past work and training affiliations include: Stanford, UCSF Memory and Aging Center, Palo Alto and Menlo Park VA's, Kaiser Permanente, Kingsbrook Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the University of Colorado Hospital.
Our work together is a collaborative effort; things can get better. I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological Evaluation, and Compensatory Strategies following Neuropsychological Evaluation.
My past work and training affiliations include: Stanford, UCSF Memory and Aging Center, Palo Alto and Menlo Park VA's, Kaiser Permanente, Kingsbrook Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and the University of Colorado Hospital.
Our work together is a collaborative effort; things can get better. I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological Evaluation, and Compensatory Strategies following Neuropsychological Evaluation.
Hello, my name is Pearl, and I’m happy you’re here. It takes courage to take this first step. I’m a bilingual Latina, fluent in English and Spanish, and I offer support in the language you feel most comfortable with. I work with older adults, caregivers, and individuals and families navigating life transitions, loss, and emotional challenges. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and able to focus on what matters most to you.
Hello, my name is Pearl, and I’m happy you’re here. It takes courage to take this first step. I’m a bilingual Latina, fluent in English and Spanish, and I offer support in the language you feel most comfortable with. I work with older adults, caregivers, and individuals and families navigating life transitions, loss, and emotional challenges. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and able to focus on what matters most to you.
Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of a deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness can feel overwhelming, scary, and even shameful. My ideal client is someone who is ready to break free from these feelings, someone seeking understanding, growth, and a path toward lasting happiness. You may feel trapped by patterns of negative thinking, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to build the relationships and life you truly desire.
Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of a deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness can feel overwhelming, scary, and even shameful. My ideal client is someone who is ready to break free from these feelings, someone seeking understanding, growth, and a path toward lasting happiness. You may feel trapped by patterns of negative thinking, disconnected from your emotions, or unsure how to build the relationships and life you truly desire.
Are you struggling to make meaning of your life? Have you lost connection to your true nature? Perhaps you are no longer experiencing a sense of belonging? Therapy is a bridge that leads you to understand more about yourself and realize that you have choices and untapped resources within you. It can be difficult to call a therapist, however, I encourage you to take the first step to cross over that bridge. What waits on the other side is enhanced awareness of your relationships, insight into the roots of your problems, and ultimately a feeling of inner peace and harmony.
Are you struggling to make meaning of your life? Have you lost connection to your true nature? Perhaps you are no longer experiencing a sense of belonging? Therapy is a bridge that leads you to understand more about yourself and realize that you have choices and untapped resources within you. It can be difficult to call a therapist, however, I encourage you to take the first step to cross over that bridge. What waits on the other side is enhanced awareness of your relationships, insight into the roots of your problems, and ultimately a feeling of inner peace and harmony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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.