Dementia Therapists in Temecula, CA

Terra Forristel
Counselor, LCSW
Online Only
I provide compassionate, strengths-based therapy to support individuals navigating life’s most difficult seasons, including trauma, major life transitions, and grief. My approach centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work through emotional challenges and move toward healing and resilience. I specialize in grief and loss, adjustment to terminal illness, and anxiety. Using process-oriented and compassion-focused counseling techniques, I help clients explore their experiences at a deeper level while developing practical tools for emotional balance and self-understanding.
I provide compassionate, strengths-based therapy to support individuals navigating life’s most difficult seasons, including trauma, major life transitions, and grief. My approach centers on helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work through emotional challenges and move toward healing and resilience. I specialize in grief and loss, adjustment to terminal illness, and anxiety. Using process-oriented and compassion-focused counseling techniques, I help clients explore their experiences at a deeper level while developing practical tools for emotional balance and self-understanding.
(530) 514-0294 View (530) 514-0294
Stephanie Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Have you experienced a life-altering loss and wonder how to move forward? Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, facing a serious diagnosis, or adjusting to another major life change, you do not have to navigate your loss alone.
Have you experienced a life-altering loss and wonder how to move forward? Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, facing a serious diagnosis, or adjusting to another major life change, you do not have to navigate your loss alone.
(951) 595-2764 View (951) 595-2764
Thrive Well Trauma Center
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope, or integrate the emotions involved with that experience- We work to relieve symptoms of trauma from a difficult childhood, challenging relationships or events that have contributed to anxiety, depression, addiction and more.
(951) 972-6262 View (951) 972-6262
Christina Covarrubias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Temecula, CA 92590
I specialize in working with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including addiction, aging, Alzheimer's, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, coping skills, depression, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, grief, hoarding, and trauma.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
I specialize in working with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including addiction, aging, Alzheimer's, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, coping skills, depression, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, grief, hoarding, and trauma.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
(323) 487-7414 View (323) 487-7414
Empower You Therapy Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, CCTP, PPSC
Temecula, CA 92590
I work with clients from a variety of different problems, challenges and life circumstances. The majority of my professional experience has been in working with pre-teens/teens who struggle with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image, social emotional and other related behavioral concerns. As well as kids who have an individualized education plan and need extra social emotional skill support. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in working within the veteran/military community and the unique needs of this special population that I have navigated myself as a veteran.
I work with clients from a variety of different problems, challenges and life circumstances. The majority of my professional experience has been in working with pre-teens/teens who struggle with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image, social emotional and other related behavioral concerns. As well as kids who have an individualized education plan and need extra social emotional skill support. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in working within the veteran/military community and the unique needs of this special population that I have navigated myself as a veteran.
(909) 323-0885 View (909) 323-0885
Kodimer & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, MFT, ABPN
Online Only
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
(951) 337-4963 View (951) 337-4963
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(530) 288-4066 View (530) 288-4066
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Temecula, CA 92590
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.
(951) 584-1278 View (951) 584-1278
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Temecula, CA 92590
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.
(951) 612-2485 View (951) 612-2485
Psychological Evaluations for Court - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Temecula, CA 92590
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.
(951) 584-0089 View (951) 584-0089
Psychological Evaluations for Court - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Serves Area
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.
(949) 779-6944 View (949) 779-6944
Lori Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello, my name is Lori Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in psychotherapy with a specialty in geriatrics. I feel it is an honor to assist clients as a supportive, collaborative, and empathetic facilitator in mental health, emotional well-being, and developing resilience. I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
Hello, my name is Lori Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in psychotherapy with a specialty in geriatrics. I feel it is an honor to assist clients as a supportive, collaborative, and empathetic facilitator in mental health, emotional well-being, and developing resilience. I typically work with adults, seniors, and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, health, grief, loss, and parenting issues.
(951) 470-1673 View (951) 470-1673
Erich Haezebrouck
Psychologist, PsyD
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ultimate goal in practice is to provide you or your child with a thorough, comprehensive psychological assessment that will allow you to fully understand you or your child’s unique learning and emotional needs. I do not perform “drive thru” evaluations and seek at all costs to make an accurate and well-supported diagnosis that can help you or your child receive the proper school accommodations, academic interventions, or psychological services to become your best self.
My ultimate goal in practice is to provide you or your child with a thorough, comprehensive psychological assessment that will allow you to fully understand you or your child’s unique learning and emotional needs. I do not perform “drive thru” evaluations and seek at all costs to make an accurate and well-supported diagnosis that can help you or your child receive the proper school accommodations, academic interventions, or psychological services to become your best self.
(951) 215-7630 View (951) 215-7630
Joni Branham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
As therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and a variety of other issues. Working with clients to overcome their current and past obstacles that are preventing them from achieving their current life goals is my specialty. Whether you are seeking to improve a relationship with someone else or to find peace and/or a sense of purpose in your own life, we will work together to bring about those changes. These changes will open the opportunity for you to live a happier and more balanced life.
As therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and a variety of other issues. Working with clients to overcome their current and past obstacles that are preventing them from achieving their current life goals is my specialty. Whether you are seeking to improve a relationship with someone else or to find peace and/or a sense of purpose in your own life, we will work together to bring about those changes. These changes will open the opportunity for you to live a happier and more balanced life.
(760) 870-4748 View (760) 870-4748
Jennifer Dayoan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Affirmations can improve mental health, increase self-esteem, & cultivate a positive mindset through the brain's ability to rewire itself, also known as "neuroplasticity." Consistent practice strengthens positive neural pathways & influences mood by releasing feel-good neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Are you ready to start your journey towards self acceptance? Read the following: "Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it" – Andy Rooney. Notice how that feels to love yourself.
Affirmations can improve mental health, increase self-esteem, & cultivate a positive mindset through the brain's ability to rewire itself, also known as "neuroplasticity." Consistent practice strengthens positive neural pathways & influences mood by releasing feel-good neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Are you ready to start your journey towards self acceptance? Read the following: "Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it" – Andy Rooney. Notice how that feels to love yourself.
(949) 676-8236 View (949) 676-8236

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Dr. Alexis Olson
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
I address goals for thinking skills (e.g., memory, attention) using an evidenced-based cognitive rehabilitation program called CogSMART.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
I address goals for thinking skills (e.g., memory, attention) using an evidenced-based cognitive rehabilitation program called CogSMART.
I'm a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. My professional background is with people rehabilitating from illness or injury, and with those facing declining health (as themselves or their caregivers) due to brain disease. Such conditions can affect individuals, as well as couples and families. Common goals include assessing or improving thinking skills and emotional resilience, while adapting to unexpected changes in physical/mental abilities. I work with you to clarify values and develop new cognitive and emotional skills that allow you to be resilient to injury, illness, stress, and discomfort.
(858) 295-1174 View (858) 295-1174
We understand that many people are worried about their memory, attention, or other thinking abilities, or they may be concerned about a family member or loved one.
Our comprehensive assessments are designed to understand each unique person's background and life situation, and we create an individualized evaluation to address your specific concerns. We specialize in assessments for dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy Body, vascular), stroke, concussion / brain injury, or brain tumor, as well as ADHD, etc.
We understand that many people are worried about their memory, attention, or other thinking abilities, or they may be concerned about a family member or loved one.
Our comprehensive assessments are designed to understand each unique person's background and life situation, and we create an individualized evaluation to address your specific concerns. We specialize in assessments for dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy Body, vascular), stroke, concussion / brain injury, or brain tumor, as well as ADHD, etc.
(858) 544-5463 View (858) 544-5463
When you are experiencing cognitive ( memory and thinking) difficulties;, you need to undergo a Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation by expert Neuropsychologist to determine the cause (diagnosis) and treatment recommendations.
Neuropsychological evaluation typically lasts 4-6 hours, completed in 1 day or several days depending on time and fatigue level. Beginning with a thorough interview of your problems and background, followed by administration of standardized tests of attention, memory, mental speed & emotion. Results clarify diagnosis and offer treatment
When you are experiencing cognitive ( memory and thinking) difficulties;, you need to undergo a Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation by expert Neuropsychologist to determine the cause (diagnosis) and treatment recommendations.
Neuropsychological evaluation typically lasts 4-6 hours, completed in 1 day or several days depending on time and fatigue level. Beginning with a thorough interview of your problems and background, followed by administration of standardized tests of attention, memory, mental speed & emotion. Results clarify diagnosis and offer treatment
(714) 584-4832 View (714) 584-4832
Debra Lobatz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Serves Area
I have specialized in working with families of aging or chronically ill patients, specifically patients with dementia and brain injury.
Caring for loved ones with dementia can be extremely challenging and stressful. The patient will do better if the caregiver can learn about available resources and know they are not alone in the process.
I have specialized in working with families of aging or chronically ill patients, specifically patients with dementia and brain injury.
Caring for loved ones with dementia can be extremely challenging and stressful. The patient will do better if the caregiver can learn about available resources and know they are not alone in the process.
(760) 983-2053 View (760) 983-2053
Desirae Giraldes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
If you're feeling anxious, nervous, restless, or worried, or struggling with low mood, trouble concentrating, or sleeping, I want you to know that I'm here to help. These feelings are more common than you might think, and there's no shame in reaching out for support.
If you're feeling anxious, nervous, restless, or worried, or struggling with low mood, trouble concentrating, or sleeping, I want you to know that I'm here to help. These feelings are more common than you might think, and there's no shame in reaching out for support.
(619) 853-3568 View (619) 853-3568

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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.