Dementia Therapists in Boston, MA
Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive assessment of cognitive functions, including memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills, to evaluate brain function.
Dr. Anya Potter is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist dedicated to helping individuals understand their cognitive health and navigate the complexities of neurological conditions. She believes that understanding a patient’s unique cognitive profile involves not only identifying strengths and weaknesses but also engaging in meaningful dialogue with patients and their families. This collaborative approach to diagnosis is vital for developing tailored assessments that ensure the insights gained are relevant and actionable. This includes working closely with treating providers like primary care and behavioral health providers.
Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive assessment of cognitive functions, including memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills, to evaluate brain function.
Dr. Anya Potter is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist dedicated to helping individuals understand their cognitive health and navigate the complexities of neurological conditions. She believes that understanding a patient’s unique cognitive profile involves not only identifying strengths and weaknesses but also engaging in meaningful dialogue with patients and their families. This collaborative approach to diagnosis is vital for developing tailored assessments that ensure the insights gained are relevant and actionable. This includes working closely with treating providers like primary care and behavioral health providers.
Experiencing memory loss or attention difficulties?
Starting with a comprehensive evaluation, we will create a treatment plan tailored to you. Session will be focused on acquiring compensatory strategies to help with memory and executive functioning, learning skills including emotional regulation and problem-solving, and encouraging lifestyle changes (e.g., exercise, nutrition).
Experiencing memory loss or attention difficulties?
Starting with a comprehensive evaluation, we will create a treatment plan tailored to you. Session will be focused on acquiring compensatory strategies to help with memory and executive functioning, learning skills including emotional regulation and problem-solving, and encouraging lifestyle changes (e.g., exercise, nutrition).
My significant background in dementia care and gerontology allows me to provide specialized support in these areas.
Hello! My name is Aimee, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you. With over a decade of experience as a clinician, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm yet realistic, rooted in empathy and active listening. I believe in a holistic approach to mental well-being, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can share your story is incredibly important to me, and I am always humbled by the trust my clients place in me.
My significant background in dementia care and gerontology allows me to provide specialized support in these areas.
Hello! My name is Aimee, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you. With over a decade of experience as a clinician, I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm yet realistic, rooted in empathy and active listening. I believe in a holistic approach to mental well-being, tailoring sessions and treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can share your story is incredibly important to me, and I am always humbled by the trust my clients place in me.
Are you struggling to keep up, noticing changes in your thinking and memory, or always felt that something was different about your brain style?
We specialize in neuropsychological assessment for adults (18+). We strive to make the tests as accessible as possible, and work to make sure my clients understand the process and results. Our goal is to make every client form a deeper understanding of their cognitive profile and possibly their neurodiverse brain style.
Are you struggling to keep up, noticing changes in your thinking and memory, or always felt that something was different about your brain style?
We specialize in neuropsychological assessment for adults (18+). We strive to make the tests as accessible as possible, and work to make sure my clients understand the process and results. Our goal is to make every client form a deeper understanding of their cognitive profile and possibly their neurodiverse brain style.
I’m an LICSW with experience supporting families, older adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by your relationships or daily life? You’re not alone. Many people face these challenges—but things can get better. Reaching out is the first step toward change. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or simply feeling off balance, therapy offers a space to find clarity and support. Together, we’ll create a personalized path forward—one that helps you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected. Let’s take that first step toward healing, together.
I’m an LICSW with experience supporting families, older adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by your relationships or daily life? You’re not alone. Many people face these challenges—but things can get better. Reaching out is the first step toward change. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or simply feeling off balance, therapy offers a space to find clarity and support. Together, we’ll create a personalized path forward—one that helps you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected. Let’s take that first step toward healing, together.
I work with a wide range of clients including those with memory problems, traumatic brain injury, mood disorders or psychiatric conditions, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
As a neuropsychologist I'm uniquely qualified to provide coaching services. The primary goal of coaching is to improve the underlying neuropsychological functions that help people think. It is a collaborative, supportive, goal-oriented process that helps individuals develop the skills necessary to achieve their goals and full potential.
I work with a wide range of clients including those with memory problems, traumatic brain injury, mood disorders or psychiatric conditions, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
As a neuropsychologist I'm uniquely qualified to provide coaching services. The primary goal of coaching is to improve the underlying neuropsychological functions that help people think. It is a collaborative, supportive, goal-oriented process that helps individuals develop the skills necessary to achieve their goals and full potential.
Older adults, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, first responders, people with psychosis, and healthcare professionals are among the people I’ve worked with.
Welcome. Many people can benefit from guidance and support as they experience challenges in work, relationships, and family. Maybe you want to better understand yourself, are contemplating change, or thinking about how to make meaning of life. I would like to offer you a safe, respectful, thoughtful environment for us to engage in this important work.
Older adults, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, first responders, people with psychosis, and healthcare professionals are among the people I’ve worked with.
Welcome. Many people can benefit from guidance and support as they experience challenges in work, relationships, and family. Maybe you want to better understand yourself, are contemplating change, or thinking about how to make meaning of life. I would like to offer you a safe, respectful, thoughtful environment for us to engage in this important work.
I provide trauma informed care and work with adults across the age span, including older adults and caregivers.
Not Currently Accepting New Clients
Welcome! I am an experienced, down-to-earth social worker and therapist. I believe that all thoughts, emotions, and behaviors deserve curiosity and compassion - even the ones that may be causing us to struggle or are holding us back. I invite you to bring both challenges and successes to sessions. If you are seeking support with feelings of shame or grief; if you are experiencing life transitions such as starting a career or entering retirement; or if you are looking to create more stability in your life or relationships - I would be honored to hear your story and explore these issues together.
I provide trauma informed care and work with adults across the age span, including older adults and caregivers.
Not Currently Accepting New Clients
Welcome! I am an experienced, down-to-earth social worker and therapist. I believe that all thoughts, emotions, and behaviors deserve curiosity and compassion - even the ones that may be causing us to struggle or are holding us back. I invite you to bring both challenges and successes to sessions. If you are seeking support with feelings of shame or grief; if you are experiencing life transitions such as starting a career or entering retirement; or if you are looking to create more stability in your life or relationships - I would be honored to hear your story and explore these issues together.
I have expertise working with Older Adults, people with Huntington's Disease, working with the Bariatric population and providing assessments for surgery, and over 17 years as a Hospice social worker.
Hello! My name is Wendy and would like to meet you. Are you struggling with grief and loss? Are you caring for an older adult in your life, or have a chronically ill family member, and don't know where to turn? Are you an older adult yourself, and looking for someone who might understand what you are going through? Does Huntington's Disease affect your family? Do you feel your eating behaviors are out of control, or struggle with obesity? Do you just need some extra support at this time, due to life's stressors?
I have expertise working with Older Adults, people with Huntington's Disease, working with the Bariatric population and providing assessments for surgery, and over 17 years as a Hospice social worker.
Hello! My name is Wendy and would like to meet you. Are you struggling with grief and loss? Are you caring for an older adult in your life, or have a chronically ill family member, and don't know where to turn? Are you an older adult yourself, and looking for someone who might understand what you are going through? Does Huntington's Disease affect your family? Do you feel your eating behaviors are out of control, or struggle with obesity? Do you just need some extra support at this time, due to life's stressors?
I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes.
My approach is to provide a safe place for you to explore your challenges and work together to find useful strategies, tools, and solutions. I draw primarily on the principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address each individual's unique needs.
I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes.
My approach is to provide a safe place for you to explore your challenges and work together to find useful strategies, tools, and solutions. I draw primarily on the principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address each individual's unique needs.
Expertize in addressing stress from Chronic illness, sleep issues, caregiver stress, dementia, and grief.
Accepting New Clients! If you are struggling with stress, or are unhappy with where your life is going, you may be looking for a therapist who can help. Issues such as feelings of depression, anxiety, and family/work challenges create emotions that hold us back to a fullfilling life. You may have health problems, or experiencing a loss that brings up feelngs of fear and anger. You could also suffer from grief. You may find a need to resolve a particular challenge or need to make a difficult decision, or you may want to make change and don't know where to begin, seeing a therapist can help you.
Expertize in addressing stress from Chronic illness, sleep issues, caregiver stress, dementia, and grief.
Accepting New Clients! If you are struggling with stress, or are unhappy with where your life is going, you may be looking for a therapist who can help. Issues such as feelings of depression, anxiety, and family/work challenges create emotions that hold us back to a fullfilling life. You may have health problems, or experiencing a loss that brings up feelngs of fear and anger. You could also suffer from grief. You may find a need to resolve a particular challenge or need to make a difficult decision, or you may want to make change and don't know where to begin, seeing a therapist can help you.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Boston, MA providing individual therapy for adults and older adults.
My practice uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based, and behavioral medicine approaches. I often see people with depression, anxiety, or stress from significant life events. I also specalize in promoting healthy lifestyles (e.g., exercise, sleep), adjusting to the aging process, and improving the quality of life with chronic illness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Boston, MA providing individual therapy for adults and older adults.
My practice uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based, and behavioral medicine approaches. I often see people with depression, anxiety, or stress from significant life events. I also specalize in promoting healthy lifestyles (e.g., exercise, sleep), adjusting to the aging process, and improving the quality of life with chronic illness.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in supporting adults and older adults navigating trauma, substance use, anxiety, stress management, and psychotic disorders.
Having personally navigated mental health challenges, I am deeply passionate about helping others find their strength and self-determination. In therapy, I use cognitive techniques to encourage you to challenge negative thoughts as well as mindfulness techniques training to practice tolerating distress and difficulty.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) specializing in supporting adults and older adults navigating trauma, substance use, anxiety, stress management, and psychotic disorders.
Having personally navigated mental health challenges, I am deeply passionate about helping others find their strength and self-determination. In therapy, I use cognitive techniques to encourage you to challenge negative thoughts as well as mindfulness techniques training to practice tolerating distress and difficulty.
Patrick Ho Lam Lai, an adjunct professor at Boston College and a trilingual Licensed Certified Social Worker with nearly ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, older adults, couples, and families as they navigate complex life challenges.
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Patrick specializes in working with Asian and immigrant communities. Whether your child is adjusting to change, your teenager is feeling overwhelmed, you as a young or older adult are navigating a major life transition, or your relationship or family is facing challenges, Patrick offers empathetic support.
Patrick Ho Lam Lai, an adjunct professor at Boston College and a trilingual Licensed Certified Social Worker with nearly ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, older adults, couples, and families as they navigate complex life challenges.
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Patrick specializes in working with Asian and immigrant communities. Whether your child is adjusting to change, your teenager is feeling overwhelmed, you as a young or older adult are navigating a major life transition, or your relationship or family is facing challenges, Patrick offers empathetic support.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Substance Abuse, and Career challenges.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Problem Solving Therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Substance Abuse, and Career challenges.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Problem Solving Therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I hold LMHC, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Board-Certified), Nordoff-Robbins Creative Music Therapy training, I am DBT-certified, trained in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and substance use, and am Dementia Trained as well.
I believe that therapy is for everyone. When we feel safe, validated and understood, we each have the ability to be empowered to live our best lives. Often, we have stories, , beliefs, behaviors and unhealed parts that prevent us from moving forward. My goal is to work with you and help you find the tools to truly know yourself, and to create the healthiest version of yourself and your life that you can.
I hold LMHC, MT-BC (Music Therapist, Board-Certified), Nordoff-Robbins Creative Music Therapy training, I am DBT-certified, trained in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and substance use, and am Dementia Trained as well.
I believe that therapy is for everyone. When we feel safe, validated and understood, we each have the ability to be empowered to live our best lives. Often, we have stories, , beliefs, behaviors and unhealed parts that prevent us from moving forward. My goal is to work with you and help you find the tools to truly know yourself, and to create the healthiest version of yourself and your life that you can.
I have over 20 years experience working with older adults, caregivers, those with health issues, chronic pain, dealing with grief/loss and anxiety and depression.
You don't have to go it alone. Are you an older adult or the caregiver for a parent or spouse? Struggling to keep your balance while dealing with chronic illness or pain? Have you lost a loved one or had a major life change? All of these challenges bring fatigue, isolation, loneliness, and feelings of loss. With help, you can better understand your feelings and better meet your challenge. If you are stressed and feeling burnt out, depressed, or weighed down by anxiety, reach out for help. In therapy, you can get the support that you need to build on your strengths and thrive. Serving adults of all ages and the LGBTQ+ community
I have over 20 years experience working with older adults, caregivers, those with health issues, chronic pain, dealing with grief/loss and anxiety and depression.
You don't have to go it alone. Are you an older adult or the caregiver for a parent or spouse? Struggling to keep your balance while dealing with chronic illness or pain? Have you lost a loved one or had a major life change? All of these challenges bring fatigue, isolation, loneliness, and feelings of loss. With help, you can better understand your feelings and better meet your challenge. If you are stressed and feeling burnt out, depressed, or weighed down by anxiety, reach out for help. In therapy, you can get the support that you need to build on your strengths and thrive. Serving adults of all ages and the LGBTQ+ community
I also provide neuropsychological evaluations to all age ranges and all areas of functioning (learning, memory, behavior, executive function).
My clients describe me as warm, respectful, easy to talk with, practical and open. Having grown up in Mexico and Chile, I provide both evaluations and psychotherapy in Spanish. I work with a wide range of people from young adults to elders to new parents struggling with postpartum depression or unresolved trauma.
I also provide neuropsychological evaluations to all age ranges and all areas of functioning (learning, memory, behavior, executive function).
My clients describe me as warm, respectful, easy to talk with, practical and open. Having grown up in Mexico and Chile, I provide both evaluations and psychotherapy in Spanish. I work with a wide range of people from young adults to elders to new parents struggling with postpartum depression or unresolved trauma.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults).
I blend together core concepts and principles from CBT, DBT, ACT. As such, my in-session questions, strategies, and interventions revolve around two major approaches - skills-building and guided, insight-based exploration - to treat patterns of self-destructive behaviors, maladaptive thought patterns, emotional and social instability, identity disturbances, and poor adjustment to major life transitions.
I am a "generalist" and clinically serve individuals, couples and families across all phases of development (from pre-teens and adolescents through to older adults).
I blend together core concepts and principles from CBT, DBT, ACT. As such, my in-session questions, strategies, and interventions revolve around two major approaches - skills-building and guided, insight-based exploration - to treat patterns of self-destructive behaviors, maladaptive thought patterns, emotional and social instability, identity disturbances, and poor adjustment to major life transitions.
I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes.
My approach is to provide a safe place to explore the challenges you are facing and work together to find useful strategies, tools, and solutions. I draw primarily from principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address the unique needs of each individual.
I work primarily with older adults dealing with anxiety and depression related to life changes including loss, grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and cognitive changes.
My approach is to provide a safe place to explore the challenges you are facing and work together to find useful strategies, tools, and solutions. I draw primarily from principles of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other approaches to address the unique needs of each individual.
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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.