Alzheimer's Therapists in Dallas, TX
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Monica Hildebrand
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a trauma-informed therapist and specialize in stress, anxiety, and
Alzheimer's
.
Life can be challenging. You may be dealing with situations that affect your overall well-being. It takes courage to try something different. Whether you are experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions or other challenges, I am here to journey with you on the path to mental and emotional wellness. Together we can explore why you are experiencing these challenges and identify goals, develop skills and take action to address your concerns. By growing in self-awareness and self-compassion, you can learn life-affirming ways to make positive change. Change is a door that can only be opened from the inside.
Wendy K. Ringe, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Psychologist with a subspecialty in Neuropsychology, I see a wide range of clients, including adults struggling with emotional challenges or dealing with life stressors, families with adult children with psychiatric illness, couples, or those who have experienced neurologic (
dementia
, epilepsy, MS, PD, brain injury, etc.
My practice includes me and my Postdoctoral Fellow supervisee, Dr. Victoria McKenzie, who is also an excellent and experienced therapist. Please feel free to contact either of us about joining the practice as a new client. In my work, my passion is helping people cope with, learn from and overcome their unique life challenges. I offer clients expertise in short- or long-term psychotherapy, family consultation, and cognitive remediation as tools to help us identify goals and meet them through our work together.
Sanam J Lalani Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Neuropsychological evaluations can be helpful at any age. If you are struggling with your thinking abilities (attention, memory, or executive functioning), you may benefit from diagnostic clarity (is it ADHD? do I have
dementia
?). Testing can identify a pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses and help guide in treatment planning.
Stephanie Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also enjoy working with senior adults over the age of 60 who are struggling with issues including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, physical limitations, cognitive limitations,
dementia
, loneliness, and isolation.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients are able to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I place heavy importance on developing a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship to encourage clients to develop better coping skills that empower them to reach their therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I also work with a wide variety of adults with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, sexuality, emerging adults, grief, domestic violence, addictions, and career challenges.
Sarah Hobbs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently accepting clients seeking psychological assessments/evaluations for adults and children experiencing symptoms of mood disorders, AD/HD,
dementia
, learning disabilities, and other psychological concerns.
I specialize in assessment and diagnosis of a variety of mental health concerns. My goal is to assist clients in understanding their mental health and relationships while answering the question "what now?" by providing appropriate referrals and suggestions once assessment is complete.
Rob Novick, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with adults and families, specializing in assisting those living with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, senior/aging-related issues, such as
dementia
, and the stress caused by caregiving.
Starting therapy for the first time or finding a new therapist can be stressful and anxiety-provoking. My goal is to help you feel comfortable from our first conversation. I believe everyone has the capability and strength to face whatever life has to offer, even when it seems overwhelming. By providing a safe, warm, caring environment, my clients can freely express themselves without judgment. I actively participate in my client's treatment by offering reflections, suggestions, ideas, and homework. My main therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral, along with mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.
Laura Nunez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Has a depressive episode led you to feel deeply alone? I provide a supportive outlet for children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, or anger issues. I view my therapy approach as a collaborative team effort with you (and sometimes your family unit) to work together to improve the quality of life for everyone involved. Through empathy and therapeutic humor, I strive to create a safe place in which you can grow.
Dallas, TX 75248
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Jeannie B. Whitman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life Pushes, and when it does, it can feel as though your world has tilted on its axis. Stress brings with it storms: emotional, physical, relational, financial, spiritual, including storms unique to caring for aging parents. When these storms come, it helps to have someone to trust with your story; someone to hold the "flashlight" figuratively speaking, in order to help you identify your life values, navigate your personal goals, and develop tools so your energy is spent living your life instead of existing. It is my desire to help you develop ways to exchange your current stress for strength.
The Neuropsychology & Counseling Center, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you have experienced something that has turned your life upside down or if you merely want help kick starting the next stage in your life, therapy can help. Individuals recovering from difficulties related to a traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, anxiety, and individuals having difficulty managing life decisions (relationships, kids, employment) often have one thing in common: they're searching for strength to carry on with the next step in their lives. Some don't know what the next step is, and others know exactly what needs to be done; however, something is in the way. Therapy can help you FIND YOUR WAY.
Phyllis Cephas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Distressed, disturbed, discomforted? Imagine the possibility of next level living!!! Counseling can provide beneficial tools and strategies for next level living. Today gives opportunity to embrace fulfillment. Phyllis Cephas has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have work experience as an inpatient and outpatient therapist to children, adolescents and adults. I also have dedicated years of service working with Veterans. Prior to my career change, I worked as a corporate paralegal and writer. Phyllis can teach, help, share insightful, energizing and purposeful Points to Ponder.
Alicia R White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSSW
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt 'out of balance' or 'not yourself.' Are you having relationship or sexual issues? Is societal pressures or prejudices getting you down? My goal is to help you find your balance.
Kimberly Fenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Kim, and I have over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Social Worker. Much of my work has been helping clients adjust and overcome obstacles and barriers in their path that negatively impact them in life. I have extensive experience with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as clients facing acute trauma, community violence and traumatic grief. In the last 2 years, I have been employed on the frontline in a hospital while working with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and caregivers who have been directly impacted by COVID.
Gail Atwater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Who would you be without your trauma and your pain? Would you like to find out? Sometimes our lives are shaped around early trauma or loss the way a tree will grow around a rock or a pole. Our beliefs about ourselves, our behaviors, our relationship patterns- are all shaped around and layered of top of those early experiences. So often the coping mechanisms we develop to survive as children don't serve us well as adults. I love to help clients identify those defining early experiences and reprocess those memories, leaving them free to redefine and shape their lives as they would like.
Not accepting new clients
Flor Vanessa Leal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
We all face times in life when things can feel overwhelming and challenging. It is during these times that support and guidance is most valuable and helpful. It takes courage to seek support and I truly believe you are not here by mistake. As a Psychologist practicing in the state of Texas for the past 10 years I hope to help guide and support you through what you are facing. You are not alone. I am a firm believer that you are an expert in your life and together with my experience and expertise in counseling techniques, we can work together to meet your personal goals. I have flexible hours available. Se habla español.
Tricia Beck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCDC-I, CGP
Verified
Verified
Are you currently struggling to live your best life as your best you? Are you in need of a life reset? Does it appear to others that you have it all together but inside you are struggling with feeling inadequate and unworthy? Chances are you’ve tried to resolve these issues by yourself, and you feel like it’s the end of the road. The time has come to change the narrative from hopeless to happiness, on your terms! Clinicians at The Empowering Space would love to help you explore the obstacles in your life, identify methods and behaviors to overcome them, and discover a path to your own place of hope, joy and peace.
Josh Becker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You’ve felt stressed, overworked, anxious, or sad before but this feels different. You can’t quite put your finger on it. You think today might be different, maybe you’ll feel like yourself again. It’s starting to become overwhelming. Maybe your work or relationships haven’t been impacted yet, or maybe they have. You begin to notice an overall negative outlook or feeling. Maybe you’re more irritable, feel more tired lately, have unusual physical sensations, or feel as though something terrible is going to happen. Many of my clients report feeling a sense of general unease without really understanding why.
Chelsea Billups
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
We turn to counseling when our problems with our partners/family have us feeling misunderstood and helpless, or when we’ve lost a sense of who we are and our desires, or feel out of control. These struggles, among many others, in combination with daily responsibilities and challenges can feel extremely overwhelming and hinder our ability to thrive. As a therapist, my intention is to provide an authentically safe and holistic therapeutic space that promotes healing, exploration, and growth.
Rose Dunn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I’m glad you are here. My specialties include helping clients navigate life transitions, improve relationship functioning, and cope with chronic illness or injuries. During our work together, you can count on me to be present and supportive in your journey. I will be available to listen without judgment, and we will work together to cultivate acceptance and compassion for your internal experiences, while also identifying and working on areas you want to change.
Not accepting new clients
Leilani Oana, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you seeking more balance, purpose, and meaning in your life? Suffering from the emotional turmoil of caring for an elderly loved one? Feeling anxious, downhearted, and stressed? Let me be your guide in navigating a path to help you mobilize resources and overcome the challenges facing you. We will journey together to search for more peace and joy in your life, and discover the emotional resilience within. Transitions due to memory loss, multiple health problems, and decreased mobility and independence may result in changes in relationships, where the spouse, adult child or grandchild, is parenting the elderly loved one.
Laura L. Sparkman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting, decision making, time management, organization, work / life balance, self-esteem and any other issues preventing you from being the most authentic, successful, fulfilled version of yourself. Sparkman Counseling & Educational Consulting, PLLC offers counseling, coaching and consulting services.
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Alzheimer's Therapists
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
The first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is often medication, which may be prescribed based on the severity of the disease. These include cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, or a combination of the two. Behavioral treatments can help people cope with emotional distress, such as anxiety or anger, and explore lifestyle changes related to housing, caregiving, sleep, and finances.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of dementia. 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 treatment and plan for the future in terms of housing, support, finances, and legality.
Are there specific medications to treat Alzheimer’s?
Medications approved by the FDA to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and memantine, donepezil, and the rivastigmine patch for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs can help manage the disease, but no drug currently cures the disease. Medications recently approved by the FDA, such aducanumab and lecanemab may slow the disease course, but aspects of their effectiveness are still debated.
Are there natural treatments for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease cannot be cured via natural remedies (nor via medication), but some lifestyle habits can help forestall it or slow its progression. Lifestyle activities that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease include regular exercise, a healthy, well-rounded diet, stimulating cognitive activity, time spent socializing, adequate sleep, and stress management as needed.