Dementia Therapists in Boulder, CO

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Andrew K Koch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
8 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Contemplative Caregiver has been serving caregivers and persons with dementia and motor neuron diseases since 2017 -
Hi dedicated and compassionate human. I know you are seeking balance and renewal while navigating the emotional weight of caregiving. Whether you're facing grief, vicarious trauma, or something that cannot be expressed in words, my goal is to help you harmonize caregiving with self-care. I offer telehealth counseling, nature-based sessions in Colorado, workshops, and retreats focused on resilience and grief support. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical strategies to help you rediscover joy and deeper meaning in your life. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone!
Contemplative Caregiver has been serving caregivers and persons with dementia and motor neuron diseases since 2017 -
Hi dedicated and compassionate human. I know you are seeking balance and renewal while navigating the emotional weight of caregiving. Whether you're facing grief, vicarious trauma, or something that cannot be expressed in words, my goal is to help you harmonize caregiving with self-care. I offer telehealth counseling, nature-based sessions in Colorado, workshops, and retreats focused on resilience and grief support. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical strategies to help you rediscover joy and deeper meaning in your life. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone!
(720) 776-9924 View (720) 776-9924
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Lisa Yordy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Boulder, CO 80303
I've been privileged to partner with older adults and their families for over 20 years.
Are you suddenly faced with multiple issues you've never had to deal with? Do your personal relationships feel like they are shifting in unexpected ways? Talking with a trusted therapist about real life day-to-day events allows for renewed hope, confidence and understanding of yourself and your world. I specialize in supporting adults 50 and older adjust to the new roles that come with our later adult years, and navigating the emotional and physical changes you may be noticing in yourself and others. Our meetings are confidential, and will be focused on your resilience, healing and growth.
I've been privileged to partner with older adults and their families for over 20 years.
Are you suddenly faced with multiple issues you've never had to deal with? Do your personal relationships feel like they are shifting in unexpected ways? Talking with a trusted therapist about real life day-to-day events allows for renewed hope, confidence and understanding of yourself and your world. I specialize in supporting adults 50 and older adjust to the new roles that come with our later adult years, and navigating the emotional and physical changes you may be noticing in yourself and others. Our meetings are confidential, and will be focused on your resilience, healing and growth.
(303) 625-7952 View (303) 625-7952
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Meghan Lechuga
Psychologist, PsyD
Boulder, CO 80301
I offer neuropsychological assessment for adults and older adults with a variety of neurological conditions, including movement disorders, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain cancer, autoimmune disorders, and diseases causing dementia.
I strive to help clients understand the causes of cognitive changes and provide recommendations that are individually tailored to meet their needs. I also aim to help adults understand the normal cognitive changes expected across the lifespan and take action to preserve brain health throughout the aging process.
I offer neuropsychological assessment for adults and older adults with a variety of neurological conditions, including movement disorders, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain cancer, autoimmune disorders, and diseases causing dementia.
I strive to help clients understand the causes of cognitive changes and provide recommendations that are individually tailored to meet their needs. I also aim to help adults understand the normal cognitive changes expected across the lifespan and take action to preserve brain health throughout the aging process.
(720) 776-5843 View (720) 776-5843
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Jane E Ginsberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Whether you are struggling with a loss, working through a life transition, challenged in a relationship, or wanting to change a pattern, it can be useful to have a compassionate, honest therapist helping you navigate. Life can be hard but with the right support, nothing is impossible. At different times in life we all become terrified, triggered, overwhelmed, or just realize things are not working. These times of crisis provide opportunities to look at things differently and make new, more grounded choices. I love this work and am comfortable with anything that might come up.
Whether you are struggling with a loss, working through a life transition, challenged in a relationship, or wanting to change a pattern, it can be useful to have a compassionate, honest therapist helping you navigate. Life can be hard but with the right support, nothing is impossible. At different times in life we all become terrified, triggered, overwhelmed, or just realize things are not working. These times of crisis provide opportunities to look at things differently and make new, more grounded choices. I love this work and am comfortable with anything that might come up.
(855) 332-1616 View (855) 332-1616
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Debra Pace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(970) 551-2899 View (970) 551-2899
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Kathleen Malone @ Boulder Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have an integrative approach to psychotherapy bringing awareness to body, mind, and spirit. How we eat, sleep, exercise, and relate to each other and the world are all meaningful and woven together in my approach. I use both Conscious Loving and the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) with couples and families. I offer Conscious Connected breath-work sessions, as a somatic modality to work with trauma and emotions held deeply in the body.
I have an integrative approach to psychotherapy bringing awareness to body, mind, and spirit. How we eat, sleep, exercise, and relate to each other and the world are all meaningful and woven together in my approach. I use both Conscious Loving and the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) with couples and families. I offer Conscious Connected breath-work sessions, as a somatic modality to work with trauma and emotions held deeply in the body.
(720) 650-7842 View (720) 650-7842
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Haley Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship, where my role is to support you in discovering your own truths along the path of healing and integration. I’m here to help you feel empowered, embrace your authenticity, and grow your capacity for peace and joy in your life and relationships. I am trained in Contemplative Counseling, a holistic approach that blends Western psychology with Eastern wisdom traditions, including Buddhism and mindfulness meditation, while fostering presence, compassion, and trust in your own inherent wisdom.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship, where my role is to support you in discovering your own truths along the path of healing and integration. I’m here to help you feel empowered, embrace your authenticity, and grow your capacity for peace and joy in your life and relationships. I am trained in Contemplative Counseling, a holistic approach that blends Western psychology with Eastern wisdom traditions, including Buddhism and mindfulness meditation, while fostering presence, compassion, and trust in your own inherent wisdom.
(720) 952-7193 View (720) 952-7193
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Dr. Jennifer Abbott
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, EMDR, DBT
Boulder, CO 80302
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
(720) 613-5394 View (720) 613-5394
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Jackie Van Den Bovenkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
In my 20+ years with persons diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, I've come to believe; the only way out is through. Having trained in Psychedelic Assisted therapy, I am interested in exploring preparation and integration work with clients. We all have an Inner healer and know what is best for ourselves so, I see my job as facilitating access to this inner healer who seems active in a psychedelic journey though the message is often ineffable. I believe art is a great way to integrate messages tat come via imagery.
In my 20+ years with persons diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, I've come to believe; the only way out is through. Having trained in Psychedelic Assisted therapy, I am interested in exploring preparation and integration work with clients. We all have an Inner healer and know what is best for ourselves so, I see my job as facilitating access to this inner healer who seems active in a psychedelic journey though the message is often ineffable. I believe art is a great way to integrate messages tat come via imagery.
(720) 893-8682 View (720) 893-8682
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Darien Wellness - Colorado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, APRN
Boulder, CO 80302
We provide individual, couple, parent-child and family counseling. Working with a variety of issues throughout the developmental lifespan, we focus on our client's strengths and go from there. We work with clients to create a treatment plan that reflects their personal goals, family priorities, and future dreams.
We provide individual, couple, parent-child and family counseling. Working with a variety of issues throughout the developmental lifespan, we focus on our client's strengths and go from there. We work with clients to create a treatment plan that reflects their personal goals, family priorities, and future dreams.
(720) 653-3003 View (720) 653-3003
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Vandana Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hi there! I'm Van Otto, and I'm excited to connect with you as your potential therapist. Are you going through a major life transition, trying to balance work and life, or need some support in coping with life's daily stressors? It would be my honor to support you in working towards bringing harmony and balance back into your life. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and have experience supporting adults and seniors through life transitions and other mental health challenges.
Hi there! I'm Van Otto, and I'm excited to connect with you as your potential therapist. Are you going through a major life transition, trying to balance work and life, or need some support in coping with life's daily stressors? It would be my honor to support you in working towards bringing harmony and balance back into your life. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University and have experience supporting adults and seniors through life transitions and other mental health challenges.
(970) 538-9623 View (970) 538-9623
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Mary Elizabeth Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My clients are assisted with anxiety, depression, various forms of trauma, relationship problems, family issues, identification of barriers to thriving, intimacy issues, stressors and their effects on daily living , low self-esteem, self-discovery, grief and loss, life transitions such as parental "empty nest", and different life stages. The process also involves identifying social factors that may impact emotional wellbeing and mental health. This collaborative effort aims to facilitate positive and impactful changes.
My clients are assisted with anxiety, depression, various forms of trauma, relationship problems, family issues, identification of barriers to thriving, intimacy issues, stressors and their effects on daily living , low self-esteem, self-discovery, grief and loss, life transitions such as parental "empty nest", and different life stages. The process also involves identifying social factors that may impact emotional wellbeing and mental health. This collaborative effort aims to facilitate positive and impactful changes.
(720) 679-8713 View (720) 679-8713
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Nick Gowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Boulder, CO 80304
I work primarily with adult individuals and couples on issues including relationships, anxiety and depression, identity (especially LGBTQ+ folks), and life transitions. My approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that empowerment, inclusivity, and meaningful connection can heal people. I often explore the question: What do you want from life that you aren't getting?
I work primarily with adult individuals and couples on issues including relationships, anxiety and depression, identity (especially LGBTQ+ folks), and life transitions. My approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that empowerment, inclusivity, and meaningful connection can heal people. I often explore the question: What do you want from life that you aren't getting?
(720) 741-7933 View (720) 741-7933
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Daria Redmon
Psychologist, PsyD
Boulder, CO 80302
You may feel burned out, anxious, untethered—like you’ve lost your sense of self. You’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a way back to feeling like yourself again. Starting therapy takes courage. It can feel overwhelming, unclear, and vulnerable—but you don’t have to do it alone. My role is to make the process feel more manageable, grounded, and hopeful. Together, we’ll find what works for you—your goals, your pace, your values. I work best with adults navigating complex transitions—parenthood, identity shifts, emerging adulthood, illness, grief, or major life changes that leave you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.
You may feel burned out, anxious, untethered—like you’ve lost your sense of self. You’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a way back to feeling like yourself again. Starting therapy takes courage. It can feel overwhelming, unclear, and vulnerable—but you don’t have to do it alone. My role is to make the process feel more manageable, grounded, and hopeful. Together, we’ll find what works for you—your goals, your pace, your values. I work best with adults navigating complex transitions—parenthood, identity shifts, emerging adulthood, illness, grief, or major life changes that leave you feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.
(720) 773-0020 View (720) 773-0020
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Nick Gowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Boulder, CO 80303
My approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that empowerment, inclusivity, and meaningful connection can heal people. I often explore the question: What do you want from life that you aren't getting? You might want the ability to find peace in a hectic world, or to look inward, think, and reflect. You might crave more meaning and purpose in your daily life, a desire to be in relation to others, or the courage to grow into your true self.
My approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that empowerment, inclusivity, and meaningful connection can heal people. I often explore the question: What do you want from life that you aren't getting? You might want the ability to find peace in a hectic world, or to look inward, think, and reflect. You might crave more meaning and purpose in your daily life, a desire to be in relation to others, or the courage to grow into your true self.
(720) 784-5947 View (720) 784-5947
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Sarka Turecka Brown
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
At Neuroworks, LLC, we are licensed psychologists who have been additionally trained in neuropsychology. When your car is broken you take it to a mechanic who runs tests, including a test drive, to find out what is wrong. Neuropsychologists occupy this role with brain function. We take “your brain” for a “test drive” to see how it is functioning and to develop recommendations to help you function in the “real” world, e.g., home, work, and community.
At Neuroworks, LLC, we are licensed psychologists who have been additionally trained in neuropsychology. When your car is broken you take it to a mechanic who runs tests, including a test drive, to find out what is wrong. Neuropsychologists occupy this role with brain function. We take “your brain” for a “test drive” to see how it is functioning and to develop recommendations to help you function in the “real” world, e.g., home, work, and community.
(720) 734-1758 View (720) 734-1758
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Kristel M Phelps
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you looking to try something different? Curious about incorporating art-making into your therapy sessions? Blank Canvas Art Therapy is a collaborative space to engage and process emotions and experiences in an accessible and creative way. I work with adults and elders (65 and up) who are seeking support with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, bereavement, death and dying, life transitions, and general life stress. I will work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals, develop effective coping skills, and be a compassionate presence and safe space as you navigate your experiences.
Are you looking to try something different? Curious about incorporating art-making into your therapy sessions? Blank Canvas Art Therapy is a collaborative space to engage and process emotions and experiences in an accessible and creative way. I work with adults and elders (65 and up) who are seeking support with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, bereavement, death and dying, life transitions, and general life stress. I will work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals, develop effective coping skills, and be a compassionate presence and safe space as you navigate your experiences.
(720) 637-2264 View (720) 637-2264
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Scott Britan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, JD, LPC
Boulder, CO 80304
Life isn't always a clear path. If you are suffering with anxiety or depression. If you are in a difficult relationship. If you have an addiction and/or a gambling issue that you are dealing with. If you are grieving from the death of a loved one, or the end of a significant relationship. If you are dealing with the loss of a job or a career. If you are worried about the world that we live in, or if you are simply trying to figure out the best way forward, then I am available to help. For a free consultation with me in my Boulder office text or call me at 303 717 9816. ( I am accepting new clients , and I accept medicaid.)
Life isn't always a clear path. If you are suffering with anxiety or depression. If you are in a difficult relationship. If you have an addiction and/or a gambling issue that you are dealing with. If you are grieving from the death of a loved one, or the end of a significant relationship. If you are dealing with the loss of a job or a career. If you are worried about the world that we live in, or if you are simply trying to figure out the best way forward, then I am available to help. For a free consultation with me in my Boulder office text or call me at 303 717 9816. ( I am accepting new clients , and I accept medicaid.)
(720) 809-7507 View (720) 809-7507
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Milagros Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-QS, APHSW-C, MSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Milagros Garcia, LCSW-QS, MSW, a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English and Spanish who works exclusively with adults. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore the challenges you’re facing at your own pace. Together, we’ll build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and help you feel more confident navigating everyday life. I bring clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. I’m Milagros Garcia, LCSW-QS, MSW, a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English and Spanish who works exclusively with adults. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore the challenges you’re facing at your own pace. Together, we’ll build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and help you feel more confident navigating everyday life. I bring clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
(720) 817-5333 View (720) 817-5333
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Sharon Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Finding your path as an individual or as a couple is a process. Sometimes it helps to express your thoughts and feelings in order to look at them from another perspective and decide if the current direction is working for you. Sharon is an experienced mental health therapist providing telehealth therapy for individuals and couples, ages 12 and up.
Finding your path as an individual or as a couple is a process. Sometimes it helps to express your thoughts and feelings in order to look at them from another perspective and decide if the current direction is working for you. Sharon is an experienced mental health therapist providing telehealth therapy for individuals and couples, ages 12 and up.
(720) 445-7235 View (720) 445-7235

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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.