Dementia Therapists in Orem, UT
I know life can just flip you upside down all of the sudden, and that's really hard. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds with my focus being dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families cultivate stronger connections and navigate life's many challenges with greater compassion. I specialize in family estrangement and reconciliation, grief, and trauma.
I know life can just flip you upside down all of the sudden, and that's really hard. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds with my focus being dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families cultivate stronger connections and navigate life's many challenges with greater compassion. I specialize in family estrangement and reconciliation, grief, and trauma.
I have over 25 years of helping adults, families with children and individuals with families who are facing dementia.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in providing therapeutic counseling in end-of-life situations. Through personal and professional experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families with declining loved ones. One day, I received a call from my dad letting me know that my mom could not move, and he needed help. When I arrived, she was on the floor crying extremely confused. My dad and I got her into the car, and to the hospital, which she was diagnosed with a stroke. They told me that when she would be stable she would need to go to a skilled nursing faciltiy.
I have over 25 years of helping adults, families with children and individuals with families who are facing dementia.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in providing therapeutic counseling in end-of-life situations. Through personal and professional experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by families with declining loved ones. One day, I received a call from my dad letting me know that my mom could not move, and he needed help. When I arrived, she was on the floor crying extremely confused. My dad and I got her into the car, and to the hospital, which she was diagnosed with a stroke. They told me that when she would be stable she would need to go to a skilled nursing faciltiy.
In my mind, the ideal client is someone who has recognized that some aspect of their life is no longer working and is ready to take steps to restore balance. This person is seeking help to get their life back on track. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including individuals, couples, and families. The people who seek counseling to validate that change is necessary, and who desire professional guidance to collaborate in identifying their natural strengths (or at least their potential capabilities) to overcome difficulties, tend to be goal-oriented. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere, and a safe space.
In my mind, the ideal client is someone who has recognized that some aspect of their life is no longer working and is ready to take steps to restore balance. This person is seeking help to get their life back on track. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including individuals, couples, and families. The people who seek counseling to validate that change is necessary, and who desire professional guidance to collaborate in identifying their natural strengths (or at least their potential capabilities) to overcome difficulties, tend to be goal-oriented. My hope is that my warm and inviting office atmosphere, and a safe space.
Therapy is for the moments when life feels heavy, confusing, or too much to carry alone. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or emotional pain, you deserve support that feels genuine and effective. I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you find clarity, healing, and confidence moving forward.
Therapy is for the moments when life feels heavy, confusing, or too much to carry alone. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or emotional pain, you deserve support that feels genuine and effective. I provide a safe, collaborative space to help you find clarity, healing, and confidence moving forward.
I've been a therapist for 11 years, but it didn't take me that long to learn that therapy is about what works for you. My priority is to make specific goals that address your concerns and often check to make sure you still feel like we're on the right track. I'm here to help you make the transition to living a fuller life, find healing, and meet your goals. Whether you have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or just some skills to make life easier, I can help. I love having the opportunity to help you discover your best self and work through the experiences are challenging for you, past or present.
I've been a therapist for 11 years, but it didn't take me that long to learn that therapy is about what works for you. My priority is to make specific goals that address your concerns and often check to make sure you still feel like we're on the right track. I'm here to help you make the transition to living a fuller life, find healing, and meet your goals. Whether you have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or just some skills to make life easier, I can help. I love having the opportunity to help you discover your best self and work through the experiences are challenging for you, past or present.
I don't know many people who are super excited to go to therapy so I try to make it as quick and solution focused as possible. Initially I try to focus on what they want their best future to look like. If at all possible we then work towards that. However, sometimes issues from the past prevent people from achieving that future and need to be addressed and so we would work on removing that as a barrier to achieving their best and brightest future.
I don't know many people who are super excited to go to therapy so I try to make it as quick and solution focused as possible. Initially I try to focus on what they want their best future to look like. If at all possible we then work towards that. However, sometimes issues from the past prevent people from achieving that future and need to be addressed and so we would work on removing that as a barrier to achieving their best and brightest future.
Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. No matter how hard they try, life often feels harder than it needs to be. You might struggle to stay organized, manage emotions, follow through on tasks, keep track of time, or remember what you intended to do. Simply getting through the day can feel exhausting. If this feels familiar, whether you have a diagnosis or are just starting to question ADHD, Autism, or neurodivergence, the right support can make a meaningful difference.
Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. No matter how hard they try, life often feels harder than it needs to be. You might struggle to stay organized, manage emotions, follow through on tasks, keep track of time, or remember what you intended to do. Simply getting through the day can feel exhausting. If this feels familiar, whether you have a diagnosis or are just starting to question ADHD, Autism, or neurodivergence, the right support can make a meaningful difference.
You may be feeling heavy or hurt from life’s demands, exhausted from navigating your responsibilities, or find yourself stuck in patterns of thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that cause distress. The truth is that life is difficult and it is normal to feel overwhelmed or stuck! Seeking support may also feel scary and overwhelming, but it is an important step in exploring your challenges and learning to live a fulfilling life. As we build a relationship of vulnerability and trust, you’ll gain insight into patterns that may be helping or hindering you.
You may be feeling heavy or hurt from life’s demands, exhausted from navigating your responsibilities, or find yourself stuck in patterns of thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that cause distress. The truth is that life is difficult and it is normal to feel overwhelmed or stuck! Seeking support may also feel scary and overwhelming, but it is an important step in exploring your challenges and learning to live a fulfilling life. As we build a relationship of vulnerability and trust, you’ll gain insight into patterns that may be helping or hindering you.
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.
For over 25 years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
For over 25 years, I've been helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with a range of problems including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, ADD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, marital and family distress, infidelity, and sexual addictions. Working as a therapist, researcher, and professor in medical settings throughout my career (University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Nebraska Medical Center) has informed my work with individuals and families to provide whole-personal care, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
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I work with folks moving through grief, trauma, addiction recovery, faith shifts, aging, dementia, and identity transitions, including within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Whether you're going through a faith shift, relationship change, are navigating your personal identity or are dealing with aging, grief or trauma, you can benefit from support. You want to feel understood, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. You may benefit from tools that help you heal, make sense of it all and feel empowered.
I work with folks moving through grief, trauma, addiction recovery, faith shifts, aging, dementia, and identity transitions, including within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Whether you're going through a faith shift, relationship change, are navigating your personal identity or are dealing with aging, grief or trauma, you can benefit from support. You want to feel understood, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. You may benefit from tools that help you heal, make sense of it all and feel empowered.
Dr. Joseph Fair is a holistic neuropsychologist with over 16 years of experience in assessing and treating neurological disorders and brain injuries. He has dedicated his career to transforming confusion and frustration into clarity and hope for thousands of individuals. His professional experience also includes teaching university courses, publishing research articles, mentoring clinical students, and starting influential programs.
Dr. Joseph Fair is a holistic neuropsychologist with over 16 years of experience in assessing and treating neurological disorders and brain injuries. He has dedicated his career to transforming confusion and frustration into clarity and hope for thousands of individuals. His professional experience also includes teaching university courses, publishing research articles, mentoring clinical students, and starting influential programs.
Our diverse team specializes in psychological assessments, including ADHD, autism, trauma, mood, TBI, dementia, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, personality, OCD, bipolar, psychosis, & learning disorders.
Mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know where to begin. Some people feel stuck in therapy and aren’t seeing the progress they hoped for, while others are seeking clarity about complex psychological, learning, or behavioral concerns. Families may be looking for answers, and attorneys or courts may require objective psychological assessment. At the Utah Center for Psychological Services, we help individuals, families, and systems make sense of these challenges by offering thoughtful, comprehensive psychological services tailored to each situation.
Our diverse team specializes in psychological assessments, including ADHD, autism, trauma, mood, TBI, dementia, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, personality, OCD, bipolar, psychosis, & learning disorders.
Mental health concerns can feel overwhelming, and it’s often hard to know where to begin. Some people feel stuck in therapy and aren’t seeing the progress they hoped for, while others are seeking clarity about complex psychological, learning, or behavioral concerns. Families may be looking for answers, and attorneys or courts may require objective psychological assessment. At the Utah Center for Psychological Services, we help individuals, families, and systems make sense of these challenges by offering thoughtful, comprehensive psychological services tailored to each situation.
I also support older adults and families navigating cognitive decline with care and guidance.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating Autism, ADHD, or cognitive decline. This may include children needing play-based support, teens facing social or emotional struggles, adults seeking clarity and coping tools, or families caring for aging loved ones. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. Their goals are to strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and build confidence. They want to feel heard, supported, and equipped to move forward with hope and authenticity.
I also support older adults and families navigating cognitive decline with care and guidance.
My ideal clients are individuals and families navigating Autism, ADHD, or cognitive decline. This may include children needing play-based support, teens facing social or emotional struggles, adults seeking clarity and coping tools, or families caring for aging loved ones. They often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood. Their goals are to strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and build confidence. They want to feel heard, supported, and equipped to move forward with hope and authenticity.
Welcome, Future Clients! Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist or not, I am here for you! If you are looking to reduce suffering in your life and become more of an expert on your mental health and how to better cope with what life throws at you, you've come to the right place!
My name is Saane (Sah-neh) and I am a Pasifika/Pacific Islander therapist, from the Bay Area, California with an MSW from the University of Utah.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent youth, LGBTQIA+ adults, BIPOC communities, and survivors of complex trauma.
Welcome, Future Clients! Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist or not, I am here for you! If you are looking to reduce suffering in your life and become more of an expert on your mental health and how to better cope with what life throws at you, you've come to the right place!
My name is Saane (Sah-neh) and I am a Pasifika/Pacific Islander therapist, from the Bay Area, California with an MSW from the University of Utah.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent youth, LGBTQIA+ adults, BIPOC communities, and survivors of complex trauma.
If you are experiencing lack of motivation, struggling to keep up with life's challenges, are more anxious than you would like to admit, have developed memory problems, have a family member struggling and need skills, or have diagnoses listed above, We would love to work with you!
Hi there! Welcome to Embrace Counseling! We have multiple therapists with immediate availability. We have two locations in West Jordan, Utah and Riverdale, Utah. We also offer Telehealth therapy. Our therapists are Jasmyne Litanski, CSW, Amber Guerrra, CSW, and Stephanie Hunt, CMHC. Feel free to check out each of their individual profiles on Psychology Today, or head to our website.
If you are experiencing lack of motivation, struggling to keep up with life's challenges, are more anxious than you would like to admit, have developed memory problems, have a family member struggling and need skills, or have diagnoses listed above, We would love to work with you!
Hi there! Welcome to Embrace Counseling! We have multiple therapists with immediate availability. We have two locations in West Jordan, Utah and Riverdale, Utah. We also offer Telehealth therapy. Our therapists are Jasmyne Litanski, CSW, Amber Guerrra, CSW, and Stephanie Hunt, CMHC. Feel free to check out each of their individual profiles on Psychology Today, or head to our website.
I believe anyone can grow into the best version of themselves, regardless of age or circumstances. Decades of experience in the corporate world have helped me recognize individual strengths, mentor others to grow beyond what they imagined for themselves, and guide people through complex relationship dynamics with better communication. These professional experiences, combined with personal insights from my own loss, grief, and life transitions, inform my counseling approach. I understand the unique challenges faced by first responders and their families, and the complexities of balancing work, relationship, and parenting demands.
I believe anyone can grow into the best version of themselves, regardless of age or circumstances. Decades of experience in the corporate world have helped me recognize individual strengths, mentor others to grow beyond what they imagined for themselves, and guide people through complex relationship dynamics with better communication. These professional experiences, combined with personal insights from my own loss, grief, and life transitions, inform my counseling approach. I understand the unique challenges faced by first responders and their families, and the complexities of balancing work, relationship, and parenting demands.
Accepting new assessment clients only
I offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for a range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety disorders, TBI, trauma, personality disorders, executive functioning challenges, learning challenges, intellectual disabilities, and cognitive or memory issues.
I specialize in individual therapy for trauma, mood and anxiety challenges, and executive functioning difficulties. Additionally, I offer forensic consultation and assessments nationwide, focusing on civil cases related to child abuse and trauma restitution.
Accepting new assessment clients only
I offer comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for a range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, mood and anxiety disorders, TBI, trauma, personality disorders, executive functioning challenges, learning challenges, intellectual disabilities, and cognitive or memory issues.
I specialize in individual therapy for trauma, mood and anxiety challenges, and executive functioning difficulties. Additionally, I offer forensic consultation and assessments nationwide, focusing on civil cases related to child abuse and trauma restitution.
Mental health therapy support and advocacy can range from crisis intervetion (someone to sit with you during moments of crisis) to prevention measures (working to prevent unwanted situations from happening) and from short-term to long-term support. Therapy is a personal journey and I truly believe the relationship is the most important aspect of positive change. After we see if we are a good match, I will be part of your care team :)
Mental health therapy support and advocacy can range from crisis intervetion (someone to sit with you during moments of crisis) to prevention measures (working to prevent unwanted situations from happening) and from short-term to long-term support. Therapy is a personal journey and I truly believe the relationship is the most important aspect of positive change. After we see if we are a good match, I will be part of your care team :)
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.
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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.