Dementia Therapists in San Jose, CA
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.
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.
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.
I’m Sue Alvey, a licensed mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience supporting “seasoned” adults and their families through the natural transitions of aging. I partner with clients to help them regain their emotional equilibrium, strengthen their coping skills, and refocus their energy toward a meaningful life grounded in their values and personal strengths.
I’m Sue Alvey, a licensed mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience supporting “seasoned” adults and their families through the natural transitions of aging. I partner with clients to help them regain their emotional equilibrium, strengthen their coping skills, and refocus their energy toward a meaningful life grounded in their values and personal strengths.
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
I work with couples, individuals, and teens seeking help with relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and anger. If any of these make some days a struggle or keep you from enjoying life, I'd like to invite you to talk with someone with compassion who can appreciate your struggle. Counseling can bring real change to reach decisions, manage conflicts, handle stress, improve relationships, or work on deeper personal matters. You'll feel truly heard and valued as we explore as much or as little as you want at a pace and direction of your choosing.
I work with couples, individuals, and teens seeking help with relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and anger. If any of these make some days a struggle or keep you from enjoying life, I'd like to invite you to talk with someone with compassion who can appreciate your struggle. Counseling can bring real change to reach decisions, manage conflicts, handle stress, improve relationships, or work on deeper personal matters. You'll feel truly heard and valued as we explore as much or as little as you want at a pace and direction of your choosing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Professional Coach with 22 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. My specific training in Transpersonal Psychology combined with solution-focused methods brings a holistic approach to my work with each person. This means we will consider all aspects of your mind/body/spirit as we help you move toward feeling better.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Professional Coach with 22 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. My specific training in Transpersonal Psychology combined with solution-focused methods brings a holistic approach to my work with each person. This means we will consider all aspects of your mind/body/spirit as we help you move toward feeling better.
I am knowledgeable in Behavioral Health, Medical/Geriatrics, Dementia, long term care planning.
You have the innate ability to adjust to all types of challenging circumstances. You deserve support while you think through what matters most, explore and identify your feelings in order to move forward to find corrective balance. Perhaps you are managing an uptick in stress, anxiety/depression and poor sleep due to feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you or a loved one is managing a serious health condition and hope to learn best approaches, new coping skills and options for resources. Or, you are a parent, a teen or young adult experiencing stress or loss of a loved one or a relationship. I believe people are insightful and resilient.
I am knowledgeable in Behavioral Health, Medical/Geriatrics, Dementia, long term care planning.
You have the innate ability to adjust to all types of challenging circumstances. You deserve support while you think through what matters most, explore and identify your feelings in order to move forward to find corrective balance. Perhaps you are managing an uptick in stress, anxiety/depression and poor sleep due to feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you or a loved one is managing a serious health condition and hope to learn best approaches, new coping skills and options for resources. Or, you are a parent, a teen or young adult experiencing stress or loss of a loved one or a relationship. I believe people are insightful and resilient.
Welcome to Whole Hearted Therapy ! Some life experiences create open wounds that can have a paralyzing impact in the way we see the world, interact or make meaning of it. Does this lead you to shy away from intimate relationships and struggle with boundaries with friends and family ? I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being. I am EMDR trained clinician and bring a trauma informed approach to my practice.
Welcome to Whole Hearted Therapy ! Some life experiences create open wounds that can have a paralyzing impact in the way we see the world, interact or make meaning of it. Does this lead you to shy away from intimate relationships and struggle with boundaries with friends and family ? I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being. I am EMDR trained clinician and bring a trauma informed approach to my practice.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, caregiving stress, chronic and terminal illness, workplace burnout, and major life transitions. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington’s Disease and strive to provide an inclusive, culturally responsive space where clients feel respected and supported.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, caregiving stress, chronic and terminal illness, workplace burnout, and major life transitions. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington’s Disease and strive to provide an inclusive, culturally responsive space where clients feel respected and supported.
I work with older adults navigating cognitive changes, Veterans and military families navigating reentry, adult children navigating caregiving, and Korean Americans and other Asian Americans navigating the layered stress of identity, family, and history.
Evidence-based, integrative, and culturally responsive. I draw on CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (individuals, couples, families), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Meaning-Focused / life-review work. I also conduct cognitive screens and neuropsychological assessments when helpful.
I work with older adults navigating cognitive changes, Veterans and military families navigating reentry, adult children navigating caregiving, and Korean Americans and other Asian Americans navigating the layered stress of identity, family, and history.
Evidence-based, integrative, and culturally responsive. I draw on CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (individuals, couples, families), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Meaning-Focused / life-review work. I also conduct cognitive screens and neuropsychological assessments when helpful.
Is your family dealing with cognitive impairment or any type of dementia?
My therapy approach is centered in facilitating a collaborative process, rooted in social justice and evidence-based best practices, where we work together to identify what you want to work on, create a plan to get you there, and engage in open communication to ensure that you are getting the most appropriate and effective support - with fun along the way.
Is your family dealing with cognitive impairment or any type of dementia?
My therapy approach is centered in facilitating a collaborative process, rooted in social justice and evidence-based best practices, where we work together to identify what you want to work on, create a plan to get you there, and engage in open communication to ensure that you are getting the most appropriate and effective support - with fun along the way.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
My practice is dedicated to assisting adults, parents, and their children—whether they are struggling or identified as twice-exceptional (2e) or worried about dementia.
Many individuals experience difficulties with executive skills, reading, or memory, which can affect daily life. I am dedicated to helping people identify these challenges. This detailed process enables the formation of both a diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.
My practice is dedicated to assisting adults, parents, and their children—whether they are struggling or identified as twice-exceptional (2e) or worried about dementia.
Many individuals experience difficulties with executive skills, reading, or memory, which can affect daily life. I am dedicated to helping people identify these challenges. This detailed process enables the formation of both a diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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 legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, 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.
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 am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Palo Alto University, and I have worked with individuals and couples in the Bay Area for over 7 years. My practice focuses on neuropsychological assessments and therapy in order to address stress management, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD/ASD). I also have experience and training in working with trauma, OCD, and personality disorders.
I currently work with teens and adults who are curious about learning more about themselves while working toward becoming the healthiest versions of themselves. LGBTQ+ friendly!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate from Palo Alto University, and I have worked with individuals and couples in the Bay Area for over 7 years. My practice focuses on neuropsychological assessments and therapy in order to address stress management, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD/ASD). I also have experience and training in working with trauma, OCD, and personality disorders.
I currently work with teens and adults who are curious about learning more about themselves while working toward becoming the healthiest versions of themselves. LGBTQ+ friendly!
I believe that therapy is a journey to explore where you've been, where you are, and where you're going. As a Mexican-American, bilingual therapist and an avid animal lover, I understand the importance of culture, language, and the bonds we share with our companions. My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and safe. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to guide you and provide the tools you need to explore and manage life’s challenges. Please Note: I can NOT see LA County clients.
I believe that therapy is a journey to explore where you've been, where you are, and where you're going. As a Mexican-American, bilingual therapist and an avid animal lover, I understand the importance of culture, language, and the bonds we share with our companions. My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and safe. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to guide you and provide the tools you need to explore and manage life’s challenges. Please Note: I can NOT see LA County clients.
I specialize in working with older adults facing medical illness, disability, grief, and the emotional challenges that come with aging and loss of independence.
I accept Medicare and secondary insurance, and many patients have no out-of-pocket cost. Please call 408-956-6896 or email me to see if we are a good fit.
I specialize in working with older adults facing medical illness, disability, grief, and the emotional challenges that come with aging and loss of independence.
I accept Medicare and secondary insurance, and many patients have no out-of-pocket cost. Please call 408-956-6896 or email me to see if we are a good fit.
Writer John O'Donohue defines my view of being a therapist: "This is what therapy is about: helping people retrieve what has been lost to them, wakening and bringing home their fundamental wholesomeness.. Therapists are like poets: they draw on the power of words in the profoundly creative work of bringing people fully alive to themselves, awakening in them the human capacity for divine imagination that ‘dreams our completion’.”
Writer John O'Donohue defines my view of being a therapist: "This is what therapy is about: helping people retrieve what has been lost to them, wakening and bringing home their fundamental wholesomeness.. Therapists are like poets: they draw on the power of words in the profoundly creative work of bringing people fully alive to themselves, awakening in them the human capacity for divine imagination that ‘dreams our completion’.”
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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.