Dementia Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
Vista Listens
Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC
Santa Fe, NM 87505
At Vista Listens we are a therapeutic center dedicated to compasisonate, creative and practical care. We foster a safe, inclusive, and open-minded space where everyone feels heard and empowered. Our approach advocates for positive change, tailored to each individuals' unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and transitions. We strive to promote emotional well-being, and positive growth for people of all ages.
At Vista Listens we are a therapeutic center dedicated to compasisonate, creative and practical care. We foster a safe, inclusive, and open-minded space where everyone feels heard and empowered. Our approach advocates for positive change, tailored to each individuals' unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and transitions. We strive to promote emotional well-being, and positive growth for people of all ages.
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
I work with clients with various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, physically disabling and aging-related conditions, and other impairments. Clients include Caregivers and LGBT persons with disabling conditions. For over 25 years I have helped adults with emotional and logistical concerns related to chronic medical and aging-related conditions, short and long term care planning, relationship and communication problems, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I hold an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a California licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Please see my website www.allangrill.com for more information.
Whether you feel you have no idea where to start, pooling at an in-between place, or need a supportive boost to get back on track in your life, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. To let the ups and downs be witnessed and heard is a profound experience. To receive the care you need is to let go of the belief that doing it alone is the only way. We will work with the contained emotions of transition, grief, relationships, or trauma, allowing wholeness and self-compassion to emerge. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj
Whether you feel you have no idea where to start, pooling at an in-between place, or need a supportive boost to get back on track in your life, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. To let the ups and downs be witnessed and heard is a profound experience. To receive the care you need is to let go of the belief that doing it alone is the only way. We will work with the contained emotions of transition, grief, relationships, or trauma, allowing wholeness and self-compassion to emerge. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj
I typically work with clients facing the physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual impacts of aging, caregiving, chronic pain, end of life, grief, childhood trauma and personal growth. My role is to help you bring gentle, non judgmental curiosity to whatever is troubling you, so that together we can discover what you are needing in order to heal.
We'll meet your challenges through somatic awareness, deep listening, mindful presence, and acceptance, you can begin an integration within yourself that has the potential to bring you peace and connection to your whole being.
I typically work with clients facing the physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual impacts of aging, caregiving, chronic pain, end of life, grief, childhood trauma and personal growth. My role is to help you bring gentle, non judgmental curiosity to whatever is troubling you, so that together we can discover what you are needing in order to heal.
We'll meet your challenges through somatic awareness, deep listening, mindful presence, and acceptance, you can begin an integration within yourself that has the potential to bring you peace and connection to your whole being.
I facilitate your therapeutic process using Expressive Arts tools with a solutions focus. You need to be listened to and supported. You want to improve the quality of your life. You want a therapist who will deeply listen to you and support you to discover your own wisdom and healing. You may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, or trauma. You want to feel better, and improve your life. You may need a few sessions for a tune-up, or you may be seeking a new therapist for a long-term working relationship. Please leave a message with brief description for a return call.
I facilitate your therapeutic process using Expressive Arts tools with a solutions focus. You need to be listened to and supported. You want to improve the quality of your life. You want a therapist who will deeply listen to you and support you to discover your own wisdom and healing. You may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, or trauma. You want to feel better, and improve your life. You may need a few sessions for a tune-up, or you may be seeking a new therapist for a long-term working relationship. Please leave a message with brief description for a return call.
Success in the process of psychotherapy is ultimately dependent upon the relationship between therapist and client. Beyond that--any additional modality training can be useful but not a replacement, for this all important element. I am a relationally trained psychotherapist. Creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to do the work that is unique for each one of them, is my speciality. That means I am able to work with just about anyone and that I can help with nearly any - thing you may have going on in your life. Whether you carry a heavy load of anxiety or find yourself in active addiction; I believe I can help.
Success in the process of psychotherapy is ultimately dependent upon the relationship between therapist and client. Beyond that--any additional modality training can be useful but not a replacement, for this all important element. I am a relationally trained psychotherapist. Creating a safe and nurturing space for my clients to do the work that is unique for each one of them, is my speciality. That means I am able to work with just about anyone and that I can help with nearly any - thing you may have going on in your life. Whether you carry a heavy load of anxiety or find yourself in active addiction; I believe I can help.
Author of "Eat to Beat Alzheimer's" and "Honjok: The Art of Living Alone" inviting you to discover what happens when you stop running from your own company.
I work with individuals who are ready to connect deeply with their own innate wisdom and discernment through honest reflection and mindful action. Conscious Wellness is about cultivating awareness to see how your thoughts, emotions, and habits shape your well-being—and turning that awareness into sustainable change. Lasting wellness begins with our inner relationship to self. The way we care for ourselves, the choices we make daily, and the way we speak to ourselves all reflect the beliefs we’ve created over a lifetime. Together, we’ll uncover the limiting patterns that hold you back and upgrade them with clarity and trust.
Author of "Eat to Beat Alzheimer's" and "Honjok: The Art of Living Alone" inviting you to discover what happens when you stop running from your own company.
I work with individuals who are ready to connect deeply with their own innate wisdom and discernment through honest reflection and mindful action. Conscious Wellness is about cultivating awareness to see how your thoughts, emotions, and habits shape your well-being—and turning that awareness into sustainable change. Lasting wellness begins with our inner relationship to self. The way we care for ourselves, the choices we make daily, and the way we speak to ourselves all reflect the beliefs we’ve created over a lifetime. Together, we’ll uncover the limiting patterns that hold you back and upgrade them with clarity and trust.
Hello & Welcome! As a nonprofit, PeopleWorks' primary focus is providing counseling and related services to persons ages 16 and older. PeopleWorks-NM is based in Rio Rancho, NM and we offer online services to persons anywhere in NM. We provide a friendly environment and knowledgeable staff of Social Workers and Psychologists with extensive experience. We are passionate about what we do and pay special attention to respecting and valuing our clients and their families.
Hello & Welcome! As a nonprofit, PeopleWorks' primary focus is providing counseling and related services to persons ages 16 and older. PeopleWorks-NM is based in Rio Rancho, NM and we offer online services to persons anywhere in NM. We provide a friendly environment and knowledgeable staff of Social Workers and Psychologists with extensive experience. We are passionate about what we do and pay special attention to respecting and valuing our clients and their families.
Michelle Hoffman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Not accepting new clients
Some areas of extended research include metabolic psychiatry, hormonal imbalances, epigenetics, dementia, and end of life care.
My personal path can be defined as the classic heroine's journey - filled with myriad invitations to venture into the "dark night of the soul." This time spent in darkness was also my awakening. I am proud of my hard earned "warrior marks" and the subsequent insatiable creative spirit that sprang forth from these experiences. This process also enhanced an already deeply curious mind, increased my sense that anything is possible, and made me more determined to help others. I now see life as happening for us, rather than to us. Yes, tragic events happen and it is up to each one of us to learn and grown from these experiences.
Some areas of extended research include metabolic psychiatry, hormonal imbalances, epigenetics, dementia, and end of life care.
My personal path can be defined as the classic heroine's journey - filled with myriad invitations to venture into the "dark night of the soul." This time spent in darkness was also my awakening. I am proud of my hard earned "warrior marks" and the subsequent insatiable creative spirit that sprang forth from these experiences. This process also enhanced an already deeply curious mind, increased my sense that anything is possible, and made me more determined to help others. I now see life as happening for us, rather than to us. Yes, tragic events happen and it is up to each one of us to learn and grown from these experiences.
Online Therapists
Common concerns: Transition to Assisted Living, social isolation, Grief and Loss, Chronic Health Problems, Loss of Independence, Memory impairment, Depression/Anxiety, Physical and Mental Changes
Support and Understanding for Adults 40 +. We provide emotional support and counseling to adults experiencing challenging life transitions. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, gain insight into your feelings and apply concepts of positive aging which improve your overall health, happiness and coping skills. We offer Humanistic Neuro Linguistic Psychology. It is coaching to help you realize you have the ability to change your thoughts, language, values, memories, beliefs and attitudes which then changes your behavior. It can result in meaningful personal shifts that enable you to reach your goals and dreams.
Common concerns: Transition to Assisted Living, social isolation, Grief and Loss, Chronic Health Problems, Loss of Independence, Memory impairment, Depression/Anxiety, Physical and Mental Changes
Support and Understanding for Adults 40 +. We provide emotional support and counseling to adults experiencing challenging life transitions. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, gain insight into your feelings and apply concepts of positive aging which improve your overall health, happiness and coping skills. We offer Humanistic Neuro Linguistic Psychology. It is coaching to help you realize you have the ability to change your thoughts, language, values, memories, beliefs and attitudes which then changes your behavior. It can result in meaningful personal shifts that enable you to reach your goals and dreams.
As a therapist, I bring empathy, deep attunement, and thoughtful presence into every session—listening not only to your words, but also to what remains unspoken. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly seen and understood.
I offer multimodal intensive sessions for individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful, transformative work within a shorter timeframe. These focused sessions integrate evidence-based approaches and are thoughtfully tailored to your unique goals, history, and strengths.
As a therapist, I bring empathy, deep attunement, and thoughtful presence into every session—listening not only to your words, but also to what remains unspoken. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly seen and understood.
I offer multimodal intensive sessions for individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful, transformative work within a shorter timeframe. These focused sessions integrate evidence-based approaches and are thoughtfully tailored to your unique goals, history, and strengths.
The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, sorrow, fear, and hope. No one is immune to the trials of life—heartache, loss, insecurities, and traumas both big and small touch us all. Yet, within this shared vulnerability lies the profound strength of resilience, a quality that does not simply seek to overcome adversity but instead transforms it into a catalyst for growth and evolution.
The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, sorrow, fear, and hope. No one is immune to the trials of life—heartache, loss, insecurities, and traumas both big and small touch us all. Yet, within this shared vulnerability lies the profound strength of resilience, a quality that does not simply seek to overcome adversity but instead transforms it into a catalyst for growth and evolution.
Life is like climbing a series of mountains, often times there are hardships as we continue to stumble up the summit. I’m here to help you navigate life’s highs and lows and the experiences in between. Sometimes we seek help because our breathing is labored and we are struggling to reach a better place, other times we seek out a therapist because we just want someone to talk to and someone to listen and witness our stories.
Life is like climbing a series of mountains, often times there are hardships as we continue to stumble up the summit. I’m here to help you navigate life’s highs and lows and the experiences in between. Sometimes we seek help because our breathing is labored and we are struggling to reach a better place, other times we seek out a therapist because we just want someone to talk to and someone to listen and witness our stories.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or major life changes. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, neurodivergence, or aging-related concerns, you deserve support that meets you where you are. I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or major life changes. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, neurodivergence, or aging-related concerns, you deserve support that meets you where you are. I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth
We offer comprehensive services tailored to your mental health needs with a team of providers dedicated to enhancing your well-being. Our prescribing psychologists - Drs. King and Frost - provide individualized psychiatric care, including evaluation and ongoing medication support for adults, adolescents, and children. We are also board-certified neuropsychologists, and this unique expertise allows for highly integrated, evidence-based treatment.
A prescribing psychologist is a licensed psychologist who has completed advanced education and training in clinical psychopharmacology and is authorized to prescribe in NM.
We offer comprehensive services tailored to your mental health needs with a team of providers dedicated to enhancing your well-being. Our prescribing psychologists - Drs. King and Frost - provide individualized psychiatric care, including evaluation and ongoing medication support for adults, adolescents, and children. We are also board-certified neuropsychologists, and this unique expertise allows for highly integrated, evidence-based treatment.
A prescribing psychologist is a licensed psychologist who has completed advanced education and training in clinical psychopharmacology and is authorized to prescribe in NM.
Talking with elders about how they feel I discovered so many unique needs for older adults.
Your eldering can and should be vibrant and happy. For a long time, we believed development stopped when an individual entered adulthood. This is far from true. Not all the transitions of middle and later life are easy or welcome. No one has to feel depressed, alone, bored, isolated and forgotten. I support individuals, couples, families and caregivers as they navigate the important transitions of later life. Later life is a time of dynamic personal change and growth.
Talking with elders about how they feel I discovered so many unique needs for older adults.
Your eldering can and should be vibrant and happy. For a long time, we believed development stopped when an individual entered adulthood. This is far from true. Not all the transitions of middle and later life are easy or welcome. No one has to feel depressed, alone, bored, isolated and forgotten. I support individuals, couples, families and caregivers as they navigate the important transitions of later life. Later life is a time of dynamic personal change and growth.
Working with me means you'll have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll work towards your goals, using techniques that resonate with you and your unique situation. My approach is compassionate and tailored to your needs, ensuring that you feel heard and understood throughout our time together. I am available on the virtual platform as well as in person in the Durango, Colorado area.
Outside of my professional life, I value mindfulness and the wisdom it brings to everyday experiences. I believe in the power of self-inquiryhe importance of understanding oneself to foster healing.
Working with me means you'll have a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll work towards your goals, using techniques that resonate with you and your unique situation. My approach is compassionate and tailored to your needs, ensuring that you feel heard and understood throughout our time together. I am available on the virtual platform as well as in person in the Durango, Colorado area.
Outside of my professional life, I value mindfulness and the wisdom it brings to everyday experiences. I believe in the power of self-inquiryhe importance of understanding oneself to foster healing.
Our wide range of population coverage provides your whole family a space to grow and discover together. Whether you are 5 or 95, we will work with you where you are at to provide the best therapeutic care we are able to provide .
Our wide range of population coverage provides your whole family a space to grow and discover together. Whether you are 5 or 95, we will work with you where you are at to provide the best therapeutic care we are able to provide .
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, with focused experience in LGBTQ+ affirmative care, women’s mental health, gerontological counseling, grief, and bereavement treatment.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally responsive care, integrating empirically supported psychotherapy with selected expressive and experiential modalities, including art and play therapy, when clinically appropriate.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
I provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, with focused experience in LGBTQ+ affirmative care, women’s mental health, gerontological counseling, grief, and bereavement treatment.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally responsive care, integrating empirically supported psychotherapy with selected expressive and experiential modalities, including art and play therapy, when clinically appropriate.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
Mesquite Psychotherapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102
We partner with doctors for Medication management, prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Reiki , Hypnotherapy, Ketamine assisted therapy for those struggling with medical conditions, ASD, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, Alzheimers/ Dementia/Parkinson's disease.
Is your nervous system feeling overwhelmed, do you feel emotionally flooded in a lot of situations? Our bodies can stay in survival mode, even after the danger is gone. This feels like anxiety, shutdown, irritability, numbness, feeling on edge. The nervous system learns to scan for threat instead of safety. Your healing involves helping the body relearn regulation, safety, and flexibility so it can move out of survival and back into connection and balance. We understand this is not a personal failure—it’s the body doing its best to survive. Our therapists are here to help gently retrain & restore your nervous system.
We partner with doctors for Medication management, prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Reiki , Hypnotherapy, Ketamine assisted therapy for those struggling with medical conditions, ASD, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety/Depression, Alzheimers/ Dementia/Parkinson's disease.
Is your nervous system feeling overwhelmed, do you feel emotionally flooded in a lot of situations? Our bodies can stay in survival mode, even after the danger is gone. This feels like anxiety, shutdown, irritability, numbness, feeling on edge. The nervous system learns to scan for threat instead of safety. Your healing involves helping the body relearn regulation, safety, and flexibility so it can move out of survival and back into connection and balance. We understand this is not a personal failure—it’s the body doing its best to survive. Our therapists are here to help gently retrain & restore your nervous system.
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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.