Dementia Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
My strengths as a therapist lie in my decades of experience as a researcher in the field of psychology, especially in issues regarding aging and caregiving for older adults.
Caregiving for an elderly loved one can be rewarding, but also tiring. If you're putting yourself last, having trouble sleeping, having difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed, you may have caregiver burnout. Fortunately, I'm here to help you through your journey. Together, we can bring a sense of control back to your life as you tackle this important role. We can work on building a self-care routine, learning how to ask for help, and talk through effective coping skills for the stressors that caregivers commonly face.
My strengths as a therapist lie in my decades of experience as a researcher in the field of psychology, especially in issues regarding aging and caregiving for older adults.
Caregiving for an elderly loved one can be rewarding, but also tiring. If you're putting yourself last, having trouble sleeping, having difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed, you may have caregiver burnout. Fortunately, I'm here to help you through your journey. Together, we can bring a sense of control back to your life as you tackle this important role. We can work on building a self-care routine, learning how to ask for help, and talk through effective coping skills for the stressors that caregivers commonly face.
I work with adults of all ages, ranging from college age to older adults.
Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.
I work with adults of all ages, ranging from college age to older adults.
Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.
I am a licensed psychologist (NYS 025287) with training at Zucker Hillside Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital working with both adults and older adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Life transitions - from getting married, a new job, having children, or retirement - present us with new and unique challenges that we have to navigate. Oftentimes the challenges presented by these life transitions are informed by our experiences in navigating previous major life transitions. My approach to psychotherapy is to examine not only the current challenges but also any previous obstacles that we have faced in order to determine what interpersonal, internal, and skills-based needs may be getting in the way of successfully navigating the current situation.
I am a licensed psychologist (NYS 025287) with training at Zucker Hillside Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital working with both adults and older adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Life transitions - from getting married, a new job, having children, or retirement - present us with new and unique challenges that we have to navigate. Oftentimes the challenges presented by these life transitions are informed by our experiences in navigating previous major life transitions. My approach to psychotherapy is to examine not only the current challenges but also any previous obstacles that we have faced in order to determine what interpersonal, internal, and skills-based needs may be getting in the way of successfully navigating the current situation.
I have worked with people experiencing depression and anxiety, loss, adoption and post-adoption, trauma, childhood abuse, relationships, parenting, work stress, issues of older adults, physical illness, etc.
I have been a social worker for a very long time. I have always worked with people one-on-one, who find themselves in moods, situations, work, childhood, life, etc. who seek to feel better about themselves in whatever ways that they can begin to understand, fix, or accept other aspects of their lives.
I have worked with people experiencing depression and anxiety, loss, adoption and post-adoption, trauma, childhood abuse, relationships, parenting, work stress, issues of older adults, physical illness, etc.
I have been a social worker for a very long time. I have always worked with people one-on-one, who find themselves in moods, situations, work, childhood, life, etc. who seek to feel better about themselves in whatever ways that they can begin to understand, fix, or accept other aspects of their lives.
she has experience working with symptoms such as: ADHD, Neurodiversity, autism spectrum, anxiety & existential anxiety, depression, grief & loss, terminal illness, trauma, and family members/caregivers of people with dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, and chronic illness.
Chloe is an empathic and intuitive clinician who works with individuals, couples, families, and groups utilizing a psycho-spiritual, person-centered and holistic approach. She specializes in combining mindfulness, spirituality, and buddhist frameworks to explore one's identity and how it relates to our friends, families, relationships, communities, and world.
she has experience working with symptoms such as: ADHD, Neurodiversity, autism spectrum, anxiety & existential anxiety, depression, grief & loss, terminal illness, trauma, and family members/caregivers of people with dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, and chronic illness.
Chloe is an empathic and intuitive clinician who works with individuals, couples, families, and groups utilizing a psycho-spiritual, person-centered and holistic approach. She specializes in combining mindfulness, spirituality, and buddhist frameworks to explore one's identity and how it relates to our friends, families, relationships, communities, and world.
Trust highly experienced and patient neuropsychologist to diagnose Autism, memory loss, Attention Deficit, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD, reading math problems, post brain injury cognitive impairment.
Testing provides objective evidence or absence of cognitive and emotional impairment when people claim traumatic brain injury (TBI) with subsequent
cognitive and emotional impairment, PTSD. Psychological evaluation is provided for help with medication and treatment compliance and to determine candidacy for Bariatric Surgery in order to maximize recovery.
Trust highly experienced and patient neuropsychologist to diagnose Autism, memory loss, Attention Deficit, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD, reading math problems, post brain injury cognitive impairment.
Testing provides objective evidence or absence of cognitive and emotional impairment when people claim traumatic brain injury (TBI) with subsequent
cognitive and emotional impairment, PTSD. Psychological evaluation is provided for help with medication and treatment compliance and to determine candidacy for Bariatric Surgery in order to maximize recovery.
Marcy Abramsky, LCSW Counseling and InspireAmind®
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer the motivation to shift mindset and inspire adolescents, parents, adults and older adults.
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I offer the motivation to shift mindset and inspire adolescents, parents, adults and older adults.
Be the change you want in 2025! A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW); my passion is to assist clients w/ unwanted symptoms & gain skills via Teletherapy or Coaching. I build trust; foster a safe space to share challenges and work on goals. Offering 20+yrs. in the field (homes, schools, agency, private practice) in NYC, Bronx, Buffalo & suburbs- You can now benefit! Learn the keys to self-awareness, visualize goals &capture skills for growth.Teens, adult, parent, MD., EdL, Authors, Peers or Pro Athletes & Coaches, View concerns as doors opening to reinvent yourself! InspireAmind (net) AbramskyInspireAmindCoach (com)
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Are you struggling with memory issues, concentration, or feeling like something isn't quite right?
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluations that offer in-depth insights into your cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, problem-solving, and more. By identifying specific issues or differentiating between potential diagnoses, I can create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with memory issues, concentration, or feeling like something isn't quite right?
I specialize in neuropsychological evaluations that offer in-depth insights into your cognitive abilities, including memory, attention, problem-solving, and more. By identifying specific issues or differentiating between potential diagnoses, I can create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Neuropsychological evaluations include: memory, ADHD, autism, learning disorders, standardized test accommodations (GRE, LSAT, SAT), and concussion/TBI.
Additionally, our practice includes psychotherapy services with specialized mental health providers. We proudly provide culturally competent services, as we strive to match the unique needs of our clients with the clinician. Our practice also interfaces with other medical specialties, including psychiatry and neurology, for medication consultation.
Neuropsychological evaluations include: memory, ADHD, autism, learning disorders, standardized test accommodations (GRE, LSAT, SAT), and concussion/TBI.
Additionally, our practice includes psychotherapy services with specialized mental health providers. We proudly provide culturally competent services, as we strive to match the unique needs of our clients with the clinician. Our practice also interfaces with other medical specialties, including psychiatry and neurology, for medication consultation.
I also have testing experience for ADHD, learning disabilities, academic performance, and dementia.
Sometimes it feels like we're moving through life on auto-pilot. With work and other stressors, it is hard to find time to slow down, to breathe, to focus on the present. I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life. To facilitate this, I help clients openly face life’s challenges and create lasting changes. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe space for my clients to facilitate behavior change and self-exploration.
I also have testing experience for ADHD, learning disabilities, academic performance, and dementia.
Sometimes it feels like we're moving through life on auto-pilot. With work and other stressors, it is hard to find time to slow down, to breathe, to focus on the present. I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life. To facilitate this, I help clients openly face life’s challenges and create lasting changes. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe space for my clients to facilitate behavior change and self-exploration.
Areas of expertise include Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disorder, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other neurological issues.
When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.
Areas of expertise include Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disorder, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other neurological issues.
When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.
Meet Our Dementia Therapists
Farah Benenati At Nassau Psychology Pc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Most recently, she has provided memory training and psychotherapy to the geriatric population.
Farah received her Master’s in Social Work at Adelphi University. Farah uses an eclectic approach to support her clients, including person-centered, CBT and systems theory.
Most recently, she has provided memory training and psychotherapy to the geriatric population.
Farah received her Master’s in Social Work at Adelphi University. Farah uses an eclectic approach to support her clients, including person-centered, CBT and systems theory.
I also work with patients diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and their families.
My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you. Life has a way of bringing us challenges that we are not always prepared for. It might be related to a medical condition, issues with family, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it is related to trying to be comfortable in the life we have built for ourselves and the expectations of the community we live in. We will work together to identify your personal goals and strengths as you develop a plan to manage these life issues.
I also work with patients diagnosed with diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and their families.
My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you. Life has a way of bringing us challenges that we are not always prepared for. It might be related to a medical condition, issues with family, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it is related to trying to be comfortable in the life we have built for ourselves and the expectations of the community we live in. We will work together to identify your personal goals and strengths as you develop a plan to manage these life issues.
Dr. Monika K. Herrera is a licensed NY and NJ psychologist proficient in English, Polish and Spanish. She earned her PsyD. at the Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds Master of Science degrees in both School Psychology and European Literature. Concurrent with her work in clinical practice, she has been an Independent Consulting Psychologist performing psychological evaluations requested by the courts for youths in care of detention services at Children's Village. Dr. Herrera specializes in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood through older adulthood.
Dr. Monika K. Herrera is a licensed NY and NJ psychologist proficient in English, Polish and Spanish. She earned her PsyD. at the Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds Master of Science degrees in both School Psychology and European Literature. Concurrent with her work in clinical practice, she has been an Independent Consulting Psychologist performing psychological evaluations requested by the courts for youths in care of detention services at Children's Village. Dr. Herrera specializes in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood through older adulthood.
I founded Saltaire Psychology PLLC because I believe everyone can use a little help dealing with the chaotic moments in life, including breakups, medical issues, or deaths of loved ones. I’m here to help you get through those difficult moments and grow from them. The key to building a strong therapeutic relationship is being genuine, providing unconditional support, and showing empathy, and that’s what I try to provide in my practice. My integrative approach utilizes humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
I founded Saltaire Psychology PLLC because I believe everyone can use a little help dealing with the chaotic moments in life, including breakups, medical issues, or deaths of loved ones. I’m here to help you get through those difficult moments and grow from them. The key to building a strong therapeutic relationship is being genuine, providing unconditional support, and showing empathy, and that’s what I try to provide in my practice. My integrative approach utilizes humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Megan Gaffney
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MFA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Blending intuition and compassion I assist clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and their values and to identify patterns that hinder positive experiences and relationships. I am drawn towards a trauma informed, person-centered, experiential approach, in tandem with the application of tangible strategies and coping skills. In my work as a grief counselor, individually and in groups, I draw upon my personal experience moving through complicated grief, bringing the intersection of my clinical skill and lived experience of harnessing the healing benefits of empathic grief support.
Blending intuition and compassion I assist clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and their values and to identify patterns that hinder positive experiences and relationships. I am drawn towards a trauma informed, person-centered, experiential approach, in tandem with the application of tangible strategies and coping skills. In my work as a grief counselor, individually and in groups, I draw upon my personal experience moving through complicated grief, bringing the intersection of my clinical skill and lived experience of harnessing the healing benefits of empathic grief support.
May H Makki, LCSW-R Private Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Experienced mental health professional & psychotherapist for the past 25+ years. Therapy whether individual, couple's or family is a flexible process that focusses on your personal needs and aspirations. If you are suffering with Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, War Tragedies, Transitions of any kind, Immigration, Assimilation/Integration or if you are a parent or a sibling of someone with special needs, or just wanting to lead a healthier work-life balance then you've come to the right place.
Experienced mental health professional & psychotherapist for the past 25+ years. Therapy whether individual, couple's or family is a flexible process that focusses on your personal needs and aspirations. If you are suffering with Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, War Tragedies, Transitions of any kind, Immigration, Assimilation/Integration or if you are a parent or a sibling of someone with special needs, or just wanting to lead a healthier work-life balance then you've come to the right place.
I have worked with individuals and families facing serious illness like Cancer, Alzheimer's and MS.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My approach is to help you identify your strengths and help you utilize them to achieve greater harmony in your day to day interactions. I have over 20 years of experience, working side by side with clients, dealing with a multitude of issues that create challenges and obstacles that can be avoidable or reduced.
I have worked with individuals and families facing serious illness like Cancer, Alzheimer's and MS.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My approach is to help you identify your strengths and help you utilize them to achieve greater harmony in your day to day interactions. I have over 20 years of experience, working side by side with clients, dealing with a multitude of issues that create challenges and obstacles that can be avoidable or reduced.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.
When we're struggling, it's healthy to look for help. With kindness, attention and experience as my guide, we will work to help you develop more self-compassion, understanding and acceptance. This will enable you to work more skillfully to change what you can and stop trying to change what you can't.
When we're struggling, it's healthy to look for help. With kindness, attention and experience as my guide, we will work to help you develop more self-compassion, understanding and acceptance. This will enable you to work more skillfully to change what you can and stop trying to change what you can't.
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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.