Dementia Therapists in Cary, NC
As a clinical neuropsychologist and psychologist, my dual expertise offers a unique and holistic approach that allows me to address patients' needs both cognitively and psychologically.
As a clinical neuropsychologist and psychologist, my dual expertise offers a unique and holistic approach that allows me to address patients' needs both cognitively and psychologically.
I offer in-person sessions in NC and virtual sessions for clients in NC, MA and CA. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I also have specialized training in helping individuals dealing with cancer, chronic illness, and terminal illness. I want to offer a safe environment where we can build trust & relationship, highlight and expand strengths you already have, and enhance self-awareness and coping skills. Deciding to seek therapy is a big step in the process to healing, and I hope to accompany you along the journey.
I offer in-person sessions in NC and virtual sessions for clients in NC, MA and CA. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. I also have specialized training in helping individuals dealing with cancer, chronic illness, and terminal illness. I want to offer a safe environment where we can build trust & relationship, highlight and expand strengths you already have, and enhance self-awareness and coping skills. Deciding to seek therapy is a big step in the process to healing, and I hope to accompany you along the journey.
Hi! I'm Sofia (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate passionate about supporting folks through their unique journeys. As a therapist, I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and offering the kind of support that feels right for you. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine curiosity about your story. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, make sense of challenges, and work toward the changes that matter most to you. My hope is to always create a safe, welcoming space, where you can show up fully as yourself.
Hi! I'm Sofia (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate passionate about supporting folks through their unique journeys. As a therapist, I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and offering the kind of support that feels right for you. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine curiosity about your story. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, make sense of challenges, and work toward the changes that matter most to you. My hope is to always create a safe, welcoming space, where you can show up fully as yourself.
In my role as a licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping older adults and their caregivers, addressing the complexities of aging, caregiver stress, my goal is to empower clients with coping mechanisms, resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being, ultimately contributing to their emotional and psychological growth.
My approach revolves around creating a supportive and empathetic environment with clients. I prioritize establishing a safe and confidential space where clients feel comfortable sharing their challenges and concerns. Recognizing the unique needs of this demographic, I employ a person-centered approach that values individual experiences and fosters a sense of validation. By actively listening and tailoring therapeutic interventions to each client's specific circumstances, I aim to instill a sense of hope and optimism about the future.
In my role as a licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping older adults and their caregivers, addressing the complexities of aging, caregiver stress, my goal is to empower clients with coping mechanisms, resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being, ultimately contributing to their emotional and psychological growth.
My approach revolves around creating a supportive and empathetic environment with clients. I prioritize establishing a safe and confidential space where clients feel comfortable sharing their challenges and concerns. Recognizing the unique needs of this demographic, I employ a person-centered approach that values individual experiences and fosters a sense of validation. By actively listening and tailoring therapeutic interventions to each client's specific circumstances, I aim to instill a sense of hope and optimism about the future.
As a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Florida. I focus on providing individual psychotherapy and psychological/educational assessment. I work with those from 18 + who struggle with a variety of life challenges and issues. I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Specialist and Certified Integrative Sex & Couples Professional. I use an integrative treatment approach that is client-focused and flexible, incorporating elements of mindfulness-based, insight-oriented and skills-based modalities to help guide clients toward their best self and to make positive life changes.
As a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Florida. I focus on providing individual psychotherapy and psychological/educational assessment. I work with those from 18 + who struggle with a variety of life challenges and issues. I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Specialist and Certified Integrative Sex & Couples Professional. I use an integrative treatment approach that is client-focused and flexible, incorporating elements of mindfulness-based, insight-oriented and skills-based modalities to help guide clients toward their best self and to make positive life changes.
Selecting a therapist can be a trying task, often during a difficult time. Obtaining an initial appointment quickly, same day returned phone calls, and being promptly seen as scheduled facilitates a smoother process. The therapist provides a bridge to move your life forward in more satisfying ways. This requires a safe therapeutic space, building a solid alliance, dependability, support around your concerns and achievements, identification of core conflicts, and experiencing growth in constructive, meaningful ways to enhance your internal self-understanding and life-fulfillment. If this is the experience you are seeking, I could be a good fit.
Selecting a therapist can be a trying task, often during a difficult time. Obtaining an initial appointment quickly, same day returned phone calls, and being promptly seen as scheduled facilitates a smoother process. The therapist provides a bridge to move your life forward in more satisfying ways. This requires a safe therapeutic space, building a solid alliance, dependability, support around your concerns and achievements, identification of core conflicts, and experiencing growth in constructive, meaningful ways to enhance your internal self-understanding and life-fulfillment. If this is the experience you are seeking, I could be a good fit.
I have 20 years of experience in geriatrics with expertise in caregiver support, dementia care, and vision loss.
Moving to a retirement community can be the right choice for long term security, but the losses start compounding. Loss of a family home, perhaps loss of a career or changes in health. Your spouse and friends maybe be gone. Or perhaps you're at home trying to manage a body that's more and more unreliable. Your independence is important and moving isn't an option. Both situations are difficult.
What does it look like for this phase of life to be successful. How do you live each day to the fullest when it's full of pain, doctors and medical scares.
Life isn't over, so let's work together to find joy, laughter, and meaning.
I have 20 years of experience in geriatrics with expertise in caregiver support, dementia care, and vision loss.
Moving to a retirement community can be the right choice for long term security, but the losses start compounding. Loss of a family home, perhaps loss of a career or changes in health. Your spouse and friends maybe be gone. Or perhaps you're at home trying to manage a body that's more and more unreliable. Your independence is important and moving isn't an option. Both situations are difficult.
What does it look like for this phase of life to be successful. How do you live each day to the fullest when it's full of pain, doctors and medical scares.
Life isn't over, so let's work together to find joy, laughter, and meaning.
I enjoy working with anyone who desires to maximize their strengths and overcome weaknesses. A desire to change and improve life, together with a willingness to work are the only requirements for good therapy. Change is possible for everyone and I enjoy enhancing and utilizing the natural strengths of people as they address growth issues. While understanding from where you have come in family and individual background, together we will develop goals that address the issues you desire to change. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist with any issues of concern.
I enjoy working with anyone who desires to maximize their strengths and overcome weaknesses. A desire to change and improve life, together with a willingness to work are the only requirements for good therapy. Change is possible for everyone and I enjoy enhancing and utilizing the natural strengths of people as they address growth issues. While understanding from where you have come in family and individual background, together we will develop goals that address the issues you desire to change. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist with any issues of concern.
If you've ever dreaded going to therapy because of therapists who did not appear to genuinely be listening or said things that did not resonate with your beliefs, I'm your person. I enjoy living in the corners and at the fringes of what stereotypical therapy might look like. It is important to me that those who are outcasts, quirky, different, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and the marginalized feel heard. When we work together, I want you to feel like you matter (because you do). Our time together is valuable to me. My job is to work myself out of a job by giving you the tools you need to succeed- not to hold you hostage for more copays.
If you've ever dreaded going to therapy because of therapists who did not appear to genuinely be listening or said things that did not resonate with your beliefs, I'm your person. I enjoy living in the corners and at the fringes of what stereotypical therapy might look like. It is important to me that those who are outcasts, quirky, different, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and the marginalized feel heard. When we work together, I want you to feel like you matter (because you do). Our time together is valuable to me. My job is to work myself out of a job by giving you the tools you need to succeed- not to hold you hostage for more copays.
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I enjoy working with dully diagnosed clients, victims of violence, adults dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, various traumas, depression, anxiety and so much more. I am an enthusiastic and outcome-based leader with the ability to assess needs, communicate challenges and develop solution focused interventions. I have extensive clinical training in motivational interviewing, strengths-based practice, family centered treatment and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
We provide all kind of therapy (individual and DBT groups) and psychiatry services for Children and Adult, including medication management, Partial hospitalization (PHP) substance abuse, Suboxone treatment and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Depression and OCD. Our clinic is in Cary and has easy access to Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Raleigh-Durham (North Carolina).
We provide all kind of therapy (individual and DBT groups) and psychiatry services for Children and Adult, including medication management, Partial hospitalization (PHP) substance abuse, Suboxone treatment and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Depression and OCD. Our clinic is in Cary and has easy access to Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Raleigh-Durham (North Carolina).
Do you feel as though the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you encountered loss or a traumatic experience? Are you looking for support and not sure where to start? Therapy can feel daunting and invasive, but it doesn't have to be that way. Building a positive connection with a supportive alliance can, not only be healing, but also promote confidence, growth, and resiliency.
Do you feel as though the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Have you encountered loss or a traumatic experience? Are you looking for support and not sure where to start? Therapy can feel daunting and invasive, but it doesn't have to be that way. Building a positive connection with a supportive alliance can, not only be healing, but also promote confidence, growth, and resiliency.
From my vast experience in long- term care and hospital settings I developed a passion for working with the senior population, whether it is assisting with hospice care, palliative care, dementia, or providing support to the caregiver.
Are you feeling more stressed than usual? Or just feeling like the weight of the world is solely on your shoulders? Struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or isolation? Are you feeling overwhelmed daily? Are you grieving a loved one? Are you caring for a sick family member, is life negatively changing, and impacting your happiness and quality of life? You are not alone!
From my vast experience in long- term care and hospital settings I developed a passion for working with the senior population, whether it is assisting with hospice care, palliative care, dementia, or providing support to the caregiver.
Are you feeling more stressed than usual? Or just feeling like the weight of the world is solely on your shoulders? Struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or isolation? Are you feeling overwhelmed daily? Are you grieving a loved one? Are you caring for a sick family member, is life negatively changing, and impacting your happiness and quality of life? You are not alone!
I have been fortunate to have a previous career in exercise physiology and sought my masters in Social Work when I realized my passion centered on helping people make the changes they desire. I enjoy working with adults, age 18 and older, focusing on anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes, grief/loss, parenting issues and personality disorders. I would enjoy walking this walk with you.
I have been fortunate to have a previous career in exercise physiology and sought my masters in Social Work when I realized my passion centered on helping people make the changes they desire. I enjoy working with adults, age 18 and older, focusing on anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes, grief/loss, parenting issues and personality disorders. I would enjoy walking this walk with you.
I also work with young adults adjusting to independence and older adults navigating retirement, health changes, or loss—helping each find balance, resilience, and renewed meaning in life.
Blending DBT, ACT, somatic approaches, and mindfulness, my goal is to help clients build emotional balance, confidence, and a deeper connection to themselves. I strive to create a space where you can bring your whole self — the parts that feel strong and capable, as well as the parts that feel uncertain, tired, or scared.
I also work with young adults adjusting to independence and older adults navigating retirement, health changes, or loss—helping each find balance, resilience, and renewed meaning in life.
Blending DBT, ACT, somatic approaches, and mindfulness, my goal is to help clients build emotional balance, confidence, and a deeper connection to themselves. I strive to create a space where you can bring your whole self — the parts that feel strong and capable, as well as the parts that feel uncertain, tired, or scared.
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.
Katy Cribbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.
We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.
Hello, I'm Fauzia, and I have been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over three decades, working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. My specialty areas are self care tool box, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, anxiety disorder, addiction and many other emotional issues that impact one's daily life. I use various interventions to help my client get the best results, each individual is different therefore not one approach works for all, and I have extensive experience in CBT, coping skills, mindfulness, insight, and self reflection among many others.
Hello, I'm Fauzia, and I have been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over three decades, working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. My specialty areas are self care tool box, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, anxiety disorder, addiction and many other emotional issues that impact one's daily life. I use various interventions to help my client get the best results, each individual is different therefore not one approach works for all, and I have extensive experience in CBT, coping skills, mindfulness, insight, and self reflection among many others.
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of partnering with those I serve when life becomes un-manageable to support them through post-partum, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and more to work towards positive change.
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of partnering with those I serve when life becomes un-manageable to support them through post-partum, day-to-day stress, relationship issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and more to work towards positive change.
My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
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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.