Dementia Therapists in Portland, OR
I provide evaluations for those concerned with cognitive changes related to possible dementia, ADHD, stroke, TBI, or other neurological issues.
Only Accepting Assessment Referrals at this time.
At Resilient Minds, LLC, my private practice, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing and psychological evaluations. I am board certified in clinical neuropsychological. With warmth, compassion and flexibility, I blend cutting edge assessments with the person-centered assessment approach designed to understand you holistically
I provide evaluations for those concerned with cognitive changes related to possible dementia, ADHD, stroke, TBI, or other neurological issues.
Only Accepting Assessment Referrals at this time.
At Resilient Minds, LLC, my private practice, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing and psychological evaluations. I am board certified in clinical neuropsychological. With warmth, compassion and flexibility, I blend cutting edge assessments with the person-centered assessment approach designed to understand you holistically
I provide a kind, calm, safe, and understanding environment with a Certificate in Gerontology and experience with Dementia.
5am -1pm telehealth for you or your parents! I support individuals gain insight into their patterns, learn coping skills, emotional awareness, and act from a place of acceptance and self-compassion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in Elder Caregivers or Expats, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationships, and managing burnout. Together we examine expectations and grief. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, anger and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space. EMDR & IFS!
I provide a kind, calm, safe, and understanding environment with a Certificate in Gerontology and experience with Dementia.
5am -1pm telehealth for you or your parents! I support individuals gain insight into their patterns, learn coping skills, emotional awareness, and act from a place of acceptance and self-compassion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in Elder Caregivers or Expats, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationships, and managing burnout. Together we examine expectations and grief. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, anger and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space. EMDR & IFS!
I provide psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment for older adults.
I have no current availability for new therapy clients.
I provide psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment for older adults.
I have no current availability for new therapy clients.
Her areas of clinical interest and specialties include hoarding behaviors/problems with clutter, grief and loss, depression, life transitions, anxiety and dementia.
Valerie's work is person-centered and combines different approaches based on the needs of each client. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Psychoeducation.
Her areas of clinical interest and specialties include hoarding behaviors/problems with clutter, grief and loss, depression, life transitions, anxiety and dementia.
Valerie's work is person-centered and combines different approaches based on the needs of each client. Interventions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Psychoeducation.
Mallory evaluates patients with traumatic brain injury or concussion, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, mild cognitive impairment or dementia, cognitive impairment due to medical and neurological illnesses, and other neurocognitive issues.
Loren E. Mallory PhD, ABPP, is the founder and director of Willamette Falls Neuropsychology LLC. Dr. Mallory provides the direction for the clinic and conducts clinical neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of patients. Dr. Mallory's practice is limited to neuropsychology. Visit our website at www.wfneuro.com.
Mallory evaluates patients with traumatic brain injury or concussion, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, mild cognitive impairment or dementia, cognitive impairment due to medical and neurological illnesses, and other neurocognitive issues.
Loren E. Mallory PhD, ABPP, is the founder and director of Willamette Falls Neuropsychology LLC. Dr. Mallory provides the direction for the clinic and conducts clinical neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of patients. Dr. Mallory's practice is limited to neuropsychology. Visit our website at www.wfneuro.com.
I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning ( memory, decision making, etc).
Are you worried whether someone is suffering from depression, dementia, or other medical or emotional problems? We work with you and your doctors to answer those questions. We also offer capacity evaluations to help families and courts understand when someone can make decisions to manage money, live independently, or change wills.
I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning ( memory, decision making, etc).
Are you worried whether someone is suffering from depression, dementia, or other medical or emotional problems? We work with you and your doctors to answer those questions. We also offer capacity evaluations to help families and courts understand when someone can make decisions to manage money, live independently, or change wills.
I am excited to help guide you along your journey. I enjoy observing the transformation that occurs in my clients lives over time. Perhaps your seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions or simply a feeling of peace and contentment. Changes can occur through therapy. Lets collaborate and discuss your goals that support the life your are seeking to change or improve.
I am excited to help guide you along your journey. I enjoy observing the transformation that occurs in my clients lives over time. Perhaps your seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions or simply a feeling of peace and contentment. Changes can occur through therapy. Lets collaborate and discuss your goals that support the life your are seeking to change or improve.
My specialties are the following: Depression Anxiety and Panic Stress Management Caregiver Stress Caregivers for Alzheimer's and Dementia The Aging Process Managing Chronic Health Conditions Life Transition End of Life Decisions Substance Use and Addiction Grief/Loss Trauma PTSD Self Esteem ADD/ADHD Oppression LGBTQIA+ Emotional Regulation
My approach as a mental health counselor is to support you in a collaborative process to nurture the growth and change that aligns with your goals, values, strengths, and resilience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loneliness, oppression, or addiction can stand in the way of healing from painful situations. My therapeutic style is one of respect, safety, and compassion. I incorporate many therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs to create the growth you would like to see.
My specialties are the following: Depression Anxiety and Panic Stress Management Caregiver Stress Caregivers for Alzheimer's and Dementia The Aging Process Managing Chronic Health Conditions Life Transition End of Life Decisions Substance Use and Addiction Grief/Loss Trauma PTSD Self Esteem ADD/ADHD Oppression LGBTQIA+ Emotional Regulation
My approach as a mental health counselor is to support you in a collaborative process to nurture the growth and change that aligns with your goals, values, strengths, and resilience. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loneliness, oppression, or addiction can stand in the way of healing from painful situations. My therapeutic style is one of respect, safety, and compassion. I incorporate many therapeutic modalities tailored to your needs to create the growth you would like to see.
Thank you for your willingness to seek support, I'm glad you're here. I specialize in serving people living with serious illness and those who care for them, in whatever capacity or role. I recognize the way distress, uncertainty, grief, loss, and the toll of caregiving can impact your sense of well-being or wholeness. I also believe in your ability to locate your own wisdom and to heal. Together, we will connect you to your values, priorities, and sense of meaning in how you live, care, and/or work.
Thank you for your willingness to seek support, I'm glad you're here. I specialize in serving people living with serious illness and those who care for them, in whatever capacity or role. I recognize the way distress, uncertainty, grief, loss, and the toll of caregiving can impact your sense of well-being or wholeness. I also believe in your ability to locate your own wisdom and to heal. Together, we will connect you to your values, priorities, and sense of meaning in how you live, care, and/or work.
As a Coach and QMHP with 20 years of community mental health experience, I managed a team working with older adults at Lutheran Community Services.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
As a Coach and QMHP with 20 years of community mental health experience, I managed a team working with older adults at Lutheran Community Services.
Sometimes, we want to make changes but struggle with unknown parts of ourselves that seem to stop us. Habits, life long patterns and unconscious beliefs can hold us back from living the life that we long for. It takes time and courage to examine our belief system and reach out for what we really want. As a therapist, I follow the process of each individual. Clients are viewed on a spectrum of health, rather than through a lens of pathology. This approach creates a very curious and creative focus that encourages growth at the client’s own pace.
My clients often describe feeling stuck between worlds—between who they were and who they’re becoming. They long for a sense of grounding, meaning, or even just someone who gets it. I offer a space where we can explore those tender places together—with honesty, gentleness, and deep respect for the path you’ve walked.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship shifting, a diagnosis, a major transition, or simply the quiet weight of change—you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of how to move forward.
My clients often describe feeling stuck between worlds—between who they were and who they’re becoming. They long for a sense of grounding, meaning, or even just someone who gets it. I offer a space where we can explore those tender places together—with honesty, gentleness, and deep respect for the path you’ve walked.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship shifting, a diagnosis, a major transition, or simply the quiet weight of change—you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of how to move forward.
Thea Renee Hosford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW
Portland, OR 97217
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for support? Are you feeling stuck? Reaching out and deciding to seek therapy can be scary. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through learned negative beliefs about yourself and the world and to begin to build and install healthier ones. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals in the emergency department, ICU, trauma and inpatient settings. My area of focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, relationship/communication issues, grief/loss, mid life/end of life transitions, elder issues, and hospice.
Are you looking for support? Are you feeling stuck? Reaching out and deciding to seek therapy can be scary. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate your way through learned negative beliefs about yourself and the world and to begin to build and install healthier ones. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker/Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals in the emergency department, ICU, trauma and inpatient settings. My area of focus includes depression, anxiety disorders, relationship/communication issues, grief/loss, mid life/end of life transitions, elder issues, and hospice.
I work with women, 21-101, who are facing life transitions, health issues, and loss. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling to overcome negative thought patterns and interactions, or facing serious health issues, caregiving issues or loss of a loved one I believe each woman has the inner strength needed to heal and take steps toward life-giving goals.
I work with women, 21-101, who are facing life transitions, health issues, and loss. I specialize in working with women who are experiencing anxiety or depression, struggling to overcome negative thought patterns and interactions, or facing serious health issues, caregiving issues or loss of a loved one I believe each woman has the inner strength needed to heal and take steps toward life-giving goals.
I prioritize people who are ready to reclaim their whole authentic selves. Self-care is a radical act, and healing and change are complex. We all deserve compassionate, strategic support as we face barriers and become our whole selves. If you are ready to center yourself in your life, reach out for a free consultation. If we decide to work together, we will reconnect you to your body and intuition, help you navigate current barriers, and learn new skills so that you can live your life with joy and intention. Leave a voicemail and I’ll reach out to schedule a consult.
I prioritize people who are ready to reclaim their whole authentic selves. Self-care is a radical act, and healing and change are complex. We all deserve compassionate, strategic support as we face barriers and become our whole selves. If you are ready to center yourself in your life, reach out for a free consultation. If we decide to work together, we will reconnect you to your body and intuition, help you navigate current barriers, and learn new skills so that you can live your life with joy and intention. Leave a voicemail and I’ll reach out to schedule a consult.
I believe that each of us has an innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes, through difficult experiences and life transitions, we forget that healing and wholeness are always available to us. Therapy is a place where we can compassionately find ourselves again through expression and acceptance of all of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And as we begin to heal, our perspective of ourselves and others shift in ways that facilitate long-term and lasting changes.
I believe that each of us has an innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes, through difficult experiences and life transitions, we forget that healing and wholeness are always available to us. Therapy is a place where we can compassionately find ourselves again through expression and acceptance of all of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. And as we begin to heal, our perspective of ourselves and others shift in ways that facilitate long-term and lasting changes.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals who are looking to heal their relationship with food, body image, stress, anxiety, substance use, depression, and manage responses to complex trauma. I welcome folx of all types, including LGBTQI and poly/ENM identifying individuals and couples. People who work with me enjoy integrating mindfulness and humor into the therapeutic tableau.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re your own worst enemy? Struggling to find compassion and patience for yourself, and maybe others too? Perhaps you’re navigating neurodivergence in an unwelcoming world, facing disconnection in your romantic (or platonic) relationships, or trying to get to know who “you” really are and find meaning in your life. It can feel overwhelming and, at times, impossible to know how to respond to challenges and changes in and around you.
Do you sometimes feel like you’re your own worst enemy? Struggling to find compassion and patience for yourself, and maybe others too? Perhaps you’re navigating neurodivergence in an unwelcoming world, facing disconnection in your romantic (or platonic) relationships, or trying to get to know who “you” really are and find meaning in your life. It can feel overwhelming and, at times, impossible to know how to respond to challenges and changes in and around you.
I am accepting new clients! I serve adults with a wide range of challenges including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic illnesses, end-of-life issues, caregiver fatigue, life-transitions, relationship issues, career challenges, and grief and loss. One of my main specialties is pet loss grief support. Additionally, when I lived in the state of North Carolina I held a LCAS license (the equivalent of a CADC-III in Oregon). This training makes me a great match for people who are exploring their use of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, experimenting with harm-reduction, or are in a program of Recovery.
I am accepting new clients! I serve adults with a wide range of challenges including substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, chronic illnesses, end-of-life issues, caregiver fatigue, life-transitions, relationship issues, career challenges, and grief and loss. One of my main specialties is pet loss grief support. Additionally, when I lived in the state of North Carolina I held a LCAS license (the equivalent of a CADC-III in Oregon). This training makes me a great match for people who are exploring their use of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, experimenting with harm-reduction, or are in a program of Recovery.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback and neurobehavioral counseling, which is behavioral counseling based on neurobiology.
I tend to work with people who have tried many different therapies which failed to adequately improve their brain-related challenges or the benefits of such therapies have plateaued. Thus, this means that my clients tend to have fairly complex symptomologies and diagnoses, sometimes they don't even have formal diagnoses due to the unique mix of symptoms. Maybe the client has physical symptoms that their physician cannot explain and says are psychosomatic or due to a history of complex trauma. I also work with children for both neurofeedback and neurobehavioral counseling, which is behavioral counseling based on neurobiology.
Losing someone you love is full of overwhelming and often upsetting emotions. In one day you may be feeling sadness and then disbelief that this is your new reality. I am here to support you through the confusion and pain of your grief. Together we will create processes to help you cope with the pain of grief. You will learn about grief and your unique way of mourning your loved one. As you integrate your loss we will help you find new connections to your loved one and help you find hope again.
Losing someone you love is full of overwhelming and often upsetting emotions. In one day you may be feeling sadness and then disbelief that this is your new reality. I am here to support you through the confusion and pain of your grief. Together we will create processes to help you cope with the pain of grief. You will learn about grief and your unique way of mourning your loved one. As you integrate your loss we will help you find new connections to your loved one and help you find hope again.
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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.