Dementia Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
In the last ten years I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of depression, anxiety, and adjustment.
Dealing with life changes can be challenging and overwhelming for anyone. As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and accepting setting in which people may gain a better understanding of themselves and find more effective ways to cope. I believe the basis for the therapeutic process is the human connection that gets created. This relationship develops in the shared space and time through an open conversation that allows a deep observation into the challenging issues of everyday life. Together we could identify what serves you, what barriers may get in the way, and find ways to better cope with change and hardship.
In the last ten years I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of depression, anxiety, and adjustment.
Dealing with life changes can be challenging and overwhelming for anyone. As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and accepting setting in which people may gain a better understanding of themselves and find more effective ways to cope. I believe the basis for the therapeutic process is the human connection that gets created. This relationship develops in the shared space and time through an open conversation that allows a deep observation into the challenging issues of everyday life. Together we could identify what serves you, what barriers may get in the way, and find ways to better cope with change and hardship.
In my over twenty years of experience, I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of anxiety, depression, and the stressors that can emerge with major life changes.
I utilize a relational and eclectic approach to therapy, as I believe that your comfort in therapy is important in healing and I like to honor my clients as unique beings by finding the modality that fits best for them. In addition, I am trained in EMDR.
In my over twenty years of experience, I have worked primarily with adults and older adults on issues of anxiety, depression, and the stressors that can emerge with major life changes.
I utilize a relational and eclectic approach to therapy, as I believe that your comfort in therapy is important in healing and I like to honor my clients as unique beings by finding the modality that fits best for them. In addition, I am trained in EMDR.
As a chaplain, I supported older adults in building hope amid illness, grief, and loss.
I value compassion and encouragement paired with direct and honest feedback. This balance supports individuals facing a range of challenges—whether personal struggles, relationship issues, or parenting concerns—I can help you build both resiliency and accountability in reaching your goals. I have immediate availability and will work with your schedule.
As a chaplain, I supported older adults in building hope amid illness, grief, and loss.
I value compassion and encouragement paired with direct and honest feedback. This balance supports individuals facing a range of challenges—whether personal struggles, relationship issues, or parenting concerns—I can help you build both resiliency and accountability in reaching your goals. I have immediate availability and will work with your schedule.
Many people with emotional issues also experience cognitive issues such as reduced attention, decreased memory and difficulties with planning, etc.
Some people seek counseling for emotional issues such as anxiety and depression associated with problems in work, school or family life. Other people enter counseling to help them heal and cope with traumatic events that have taken place in their lives. Counseling works by giving you clarity, support and the courage to move forward in your life.
Many people with emotional issues also experience cognitive issues such as reduced attention, decreased memory and difficulties with planning, etc.
Some people seek counseling for emotional issues such as anxiety and depression associated with problems in work, school or family life. Other people enter counseling to help them heal and cope with traumatic events that have taken place in their lives. Counseling works by giving you clarity, support and the courage to move forward in your life.
Treatment specialization targets: Anxiety/Stress, Mood Challenges, Cognitive Behavioral analysis, Mindfulness skill development, Grief and Bereavement Guide, Parenting Coach, Existential and Spiritual Crisis, Dementia Specialist, Aging Guide, Highly Sensitive Person allied, LGBTQIA allied.
For decades, I've helped people find new paths through their life challenges. By developing a deep client relationship, applying complementary therapeutic approaches, my goal is to help YOU uncover your true potential and power to live a life you enjoy. Do you doubt that is possible? Therapy may consist of practicing skills related to social and emotional learning and learning how your beliefs about life effect everything. Uncovering and navigating your life stories - telling those stories over and over - of depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, and stress helps YOU figure out YOUR path. Want to try?
Treatment specialization targets: Anxiety/Stress, Mood Challenges, Cognitive Behavioral analysis, Mindfulness skill development, Grief and Bereavement Guide, Parenting Coach, Existential and Spiritual Crisis, Dementia Specialist, Aging Guide, Highly Sensitive Person allied, LGBTQIA allied.
For decades, I've helped people find new paths through their life challenges. By developing a deep client relationship, applying complementary therapeutic approaches, my goal is to help YOU uncover your true potential and power to live a life you enjoy. Do you doubt that is possible? Therapy may consist of practicing skills related to social and emotional learning and learning how your beliefs about life effect everything. Uncovering and navigating your life stories - telling those stories over and over - of depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, and stress helps YOU figure out YOUR path. Want to try?
The struggle in life can get real sometimes, more often than we like. And let’s be honest, asking for support can be challenging, especially if we don't know where to begin. If you are feeling unmotivated, burned out, and exhausted, you are not alone. Maybe you are cycling through negative thoughts and feelings repeatedly and cant get off the rollercoaster. If you have found using alcohol or drugs no longer alleviates stress and instead exacerbates it, you are not alone. My goal is to support you compassionately as you walk on a path of self-exploration towards positive change, healing, and personal growth.
The struggle in life can get real sometimes, more often than we like. And let’s be honest, asking for support can be challenging, especially if we don't know where to begin. If you are feeling unmotivated, burned out, and exhausted, you are not alone. Maybe you are cycling through negative thoughts and feelings repeatedly and cant get off the rollercoaster. If you have found using alcohol or drugs no longer alleviates stress and instead exacerbates it, you are not alone. My goal is to support you compassionately as you walk on a path of self-exploration towards positive change, healing, and personal growth.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. My work supports individuals, couples, families and small businesses seeking to unlock their ability to access the best they have to offer. We all need to experience a secure bond with another to provide a safe haven for comfort and support and a secure base to go out into the world. Together, we can find the secure bond, fun, love, and caring masked by conflicts, connect you with the resources we are all born with that build self esteem, strengthen relationships, bring into awareness and transform old and familiar patterns of communication that are defensive rather than connecting.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. My work supports individuals, couples, families and small businesses seeking to unlock their ability to access the best they have to offer. We all need to experience a secure bond with another to provide a safe haven for comfort and support and a secure base to go out into the world. Together, we can find the secure bond, fun, love, and caring masked by conflicts, connect you with the resources we are all born with that build self esteem, strengthen relationships, bring into awareness and transform old and familiar patterns of communication that are defensive rather than connecting.
I believe that we have all of the tools in us already to make the change we desire. Therapy can serve to identify and access those tools, offering a place to create a safe relationship to explore and strengthen sense of self and work through challenges.
In my relational approach to treatment, I strive to find a balance, reduce suffering, and work toward the change the individual desires. I work with general anxiety & health anxiety, grief & loss, and depression & stress — because it’s difficult to be human! I help people realize they can tolerate difficulty through empowering them to find a way to cope and help themselves.
I believe that we have all of the tools in us already to make the change we desire. Therapy can serve to identify and access those tools, offering a place to create a safe relationship to explore and strengthen sense of self and work through challenges.
In my relational approach to treatment, I strive to find a balance, reduce suffering, and work toward the change the individual desires. I work with general anxiety & health anxiety, grief & loss, and depression & stress — because it’s difficult to be human! I help people realize they can tolerate difficulty through empowering them to find a way to cope and help themselves.
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
We work with people who are living with stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and related diseases/disorders as well as their families and caregivers.
In 2013, I sustained a traumatic brain injury. After a year of intensive speech therapy, I learned strategies to manage my communication impairment. Through my personal and professional experience, the need for providers well-versed in how to counsel people who have acquired communication disorders became clear.
We work with people who are living with stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and related diseases/disorders as well as their families and caregivers.
In 2013, I sustained a traumatic brain injury. After a year of intensive speech therapy, I learned strategies to manage my communication impairment. Through my personal and professional experience, the need for providers well-versed in how to counsel people who have acquired communication disorders became clear.
Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.
Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.
As an expressive arts therapist, I am dedicated to helping children and adolescents navigate their emotions, find their voice, and discover their true selves. I believe that the arts provide a powerful outlet for expression, allowing us to tap into our innermost thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, I create a safe and inclusive space for your child to explore their internal world. Through various art forms, we delve into the depths of their experiences, unraveling emotions that may have been held tightly within. My approach is holistic and strength-based, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or group.
As an expressive arts therapist, I am dedicated to helping children and adolescents navigate their emotions, find their voice, and discover their true selves. I believe that the arts provide a powerful outlet for expression, allowing us to tap into our innermost thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, I create a safe and inclusive space for your child to explore their internal world. Through various art forms, we delve into the depths of their experiences, unraveling emotions that may have been held tightly within. My approach is holistic and strength-based, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or group.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
I also offer cutting edge, evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I have specialized training and extensive experience working with veterans as well as individuals with dementia and their caregivers. I also integrate mindfulness and relaxation techniques when appropriate.
I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
I also offer cutting edge, evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety disorders. In addition, I have specialized training and extensive experience working with veterans as well as individuals with dementia and their caregivers. I also integrate mindfulness and relaxation techniques when appropriate.
I support clients through all types of life transitions: career changes, changes in family structures, gender/sexuality changes in self or loved one, retirement, health concerns/ dementia, end-of-life, grief and more.
Prioritizing your own well-being is both difficult and courageous – especially if you are living with chronic/life limiting illness; caregiving; facing life transitions; or nearing the end of your life. You are here: Good job, you!
If you want a therapist with some years on her, who can listen carefully, and who can help you gain clarity and centeredness, read on. Together, we can imagine your realistic preferred future and give you tools and support to move into that more congruent way of being.
I support clients through all types of life transitions: career changes, changes in family structures, gender/sexuality changes in self or loved one, retirement, health concerns/ dementia, end-of-life, grief and more.
Prioritizing your own well-being is both difficult and courageous – especially if you are living with chronic/life limiting illness; caregiving; facing life transitions; or nearing the end of your life. You are here: Good job, you!
If you want a therapist with some years on her, who can listen carefully, and who can help you gain clarity and centeredness, read on. Together, we can imagine your realistic preferred future and give you tools and support to move into that more congruent way of being.
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
Dominique Dery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, PhD, MSW
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I also have experience supporting folks in care-giving roles with loved ones living with dementia.
I am warm, open-hearted, and down to earth, and I lean on humor, curiosity, and affirmation. I am committed to social justice, recognizing that our lives are deeply affected by unequal privilege and power. I welcome clients of all sexualities and gender identities and cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds.
I also have experience supporting folks in care-giving roles with loved ones living with dementia.
I am warm, open-hearted, and down to earth, and I lean on humor, curiosity, and affirmation. I am committed to social justice, recognizing that our lives are deeply affected by unequal privilege and power. I welcome clients of all sexualities and gender identities and cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
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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.
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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.