Dementia Therapists in Seattle, WA
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with midlife and older adults.
Areas of clinical specialty include: Assisting with life transition issues impacting quality of life and adaptation to aging; treatment of sleep problems in healthy individuals and persons with contributing medical co-morbidities, including menopause vasomotor symptoms, chronic pain, and dementia; and caregiver training for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with midlife and older adults.
Areas of clinical specialty include: Assisting with life transition issues impacting quality of life and adaptation to aging; treatment of sleep problems in healthy individuals and persons with contributing medical co-morbidities, including menopause vasomotor symptoms, chronic pain, and dementia; and caregiver training for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia.
Maybe you're feeling down or fearful of what the future holds, especially if you add in chronic illness, cognitive changes or a dementia related diagnosis.
I am a counselor who specializes in geriatric mental health care and working with those in the field of caregiving. My approach to therapy is strength-based, cognitive-behavioral and culturally sensitive. I incorporate storytelling & to assist in self-reflection, acceptance and growth.
Maybe you're feeling down or fearful of what the future holds, especially if you add in chronic illness, cognitive changes or a dementia related diagnosis.
I am a counselor who specializes in geriatric mental health care and working with those in the field of caregiving. My approach to therapy is strength-based, cognitive-behavioral and culturally sensitive. I incorporate storytelling & to assist in self-reflection, acceptance and growth.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Willamette University, a Master of Social Work degree in Multigenerational Health/Policy Practice from the University of Washington and a Certificate in Advanced Dementia Practice from the University of Michigan.
I offer tele-therapy by phone or by video conferencing. Whether you or your loved one is living at home or in a community for older adults such as assisted living or memory care I can help set up a regular schedule depending on your needs and preferences.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Willamette University, a Master of Social Work degree in Multigenerational Health/Policy Practice from the University of Washington and a Certificate in Advanced Dementia Practice from the University of Michigan.
I offer tele-therapy by phone or by video conferencing. Whether you or your loved one is living at home or in a community for older adults such as assisted living or memory care I can help set up a regular schedule depending on your needs and preferences.
My passion is helping clients with Dementia & Parkinson's families providing education, resources, and hypnosis as support for caregivers and families.
I feel blessed to be here to work with clients on their health journey. Each one of you is individual and everyone has their unique dynamic. It is truly and honor to support and provide techniques and tools to bring calm or personal desired change. Through a process of hypnotic suggestions hypnosis may also calm and improve some aspects of memory recall.
My passion is helping clients with Dementia & Parkinson's families providing education, resources, and hypnosis as support for caregivers and families.
I feel blessed to be here to work with clients on their health journey. Each one of you is individual and everyone has their unique dynamic. It is truly and honor to support and provide techniques and tools to bring calm or personal desired change. Through a process of hypnotic suggestions hypnosis may also calm and improve some aspects of memory recall.
Laura LaForte Therapy & Consulting PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, GMHS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am celebrating my 30 years of practice in May helping adults, families and older adults seeking support.
Thanks for visiting my site. I am a licensed clinical social worker who is in practice to meet people where they are, and support them as they traverse the work that brings them to session. My theoretical framework is family systems theory which means that I seek to understand how you see and feel the world from the experiences in the systems from which you came and are currently in. I listen carefully to support and respect your individuality and personhood. I am comfortable working with clients who have complex behavioral health and medical needs.
I am celebrating my 30 years of practice in May helping adults, families and older adults seeking support.
Thanks for visiting my site. I am a licensed clinical social worker who is in practice to meet people where they are, and support them as they traverse the work that brings them to session. My theoretical framework is family systems theory which means that I seek to understand how you see and feel the world from the experiences in the systems from which you came and are currently in. I listen carefully to support and respect your individuality and personhood. I am comfortable working with clients who have complex behavioral health and medical needs.
I also specialize in treating caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all psychiatric diagnoses. I'm a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. You aren't sick because you want to be (see Neurobiology.) The change we need to live healthy can seem more difficult than the pain. The emptiness of escapism, whether through restriction, drugs, alcohol, food, etc. obscures your potential. If it's not dangerous, you don't have to run. When you practice avoidance, you also avoid experiences producing self-trust, self-confidence and self-esteem. If you want to practice bravery, I'm here. I teach skills and assign homework. I'm willing to work as hard as you are.
I also specialize in treating caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all psychiatric diagnoses. I'm a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. You aren't sick because you want to be (see Neurobiology.) The change we need to live healthy can seem more difficult than the pain. The emptiness of escapism, whether through restriction, drugs, alcohol, food, etc. obscures your potential. If it's not dangerous, you don't have to run. When you practice avoidance, you also avoid experiences producing self-trust, self-confidence and self-esteem. If you want to practice bravery, I'm here. I teach skills and assign homework. I'm willing to work as hard as you are.
We specialize in serving folks who are caring for aging family members, older adults and those living with chronic medical conditions.
While some therapists are generalists, our team specializes in counseling family caregivers and older adults. Our goal is to help you find your ground again. So many of our clients are in the midst of transition, experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, a new diagnosis, difficult decision making and complex family dynamics.
We specialize in serving folks who are caring for aging family members, older adults and those living with chronic medical conditions.
While some therapists are generalists, our team specializes in counseling family caregivers and older adults. Our goal is to help you find your ground again. So many of our clients are in the midst of transition, experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, a new diagnosis, difficult decision making and complex family dynamics.
I have experience with ADHD, grief, dementia, parenting challenges, adolescent challenges, divorce, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Greetings! My approach to therapy is supportive, collaborative, and rooted in empathy. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I would be honored to assist my clients in using their strengths and exploring their self-awareness to gain a fresh perspective, allowing them to move forward with mental clarity and a sense of peace.
I have experience with ADHD, grief, dementia, parenting challenges, adolescent challenges, divorce, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Greetings! My approach to therapy is supportive, collaborative, and rooted in empathy. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I would be honored to assist my clients in using their strengths and exploring their self-awareness to gain a fresh perspective, allowing them to move forward with mental clarity and a sense of peace.
AM available for COGnitive ( dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations.
I specialize in the testing / evaluation and treatment of children & teens struggling with academic; relationship; or behavioral aspects of their lives. I also have a sub-specialty in the treatment of chronic pain. In either area, I uniquely tailor my interventions to help people feel better as soon as possible. Dementia; Cognitive; Post-Concussion Testing.
AM available for COGnitive ( dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations.
I specialize in the testing / evaluation and treatment of children & teens struggling with academic; relationship; or behavioral aspects of their lives. I also have a sub-specialty in the treatment of chronic pain. In either area, I uniquely tailor my interventions to help people feel better as soon as possible. Dementia; Cognitive; Post-Concussion Testing.
They may be dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, mild depression, memory changes, or the challenges of caregiving.
I specialize in supporting adults and older adults navigating life transitions, work stress, caregiving challenges, health changes, anxiety, and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I help clients build resilience, manage stress, and maintain independence while fostering meaningful connections and personal growth.
They may be dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, mild depression, memory changes, or the challenges of caregiving.
I specialize in supporting adults and older adults navigating life transitions, work stress, caregiving challenges, health changes, anxiety, and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I help clients build resilience, manage stress, and maintain independence while fostering meaningful connections and personal growth.
I am a clinical psychologist with ten+ years of experience spanning two primary areas of focus: one, working with older adults experiencing anxiety, grief, and end of life concerns, as well as working with dementia caregivers; and two, working with women experiencing infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum concerns.
My areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety and depression (general and perinatal), grief and loss, life transitions (e.g., postpartum adjustment, retirement), and dementia caregiver stress. I have extensive training in evidenced-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and caregiver support.
I am a clinical psychologist with ten+ years of experience spanning two primary areas of focus: one, working with older adults experiencing anxiety, grief, and end of life concerns, as well as working with dementia caregivers; and two, working with women experiencing infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum concerns.
My areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety and depression (general and perinatal), grief and loss, life transitions (e.g., postpartum adjustment, retirement), and dementia caregiver stress. I have extensive training in evidenced-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and caregiver support.
My education and experience is with people living with anxiety, depression who are Gay, Trans, Non-Binary, Cis Women and Men, often at the intersections of childhood trauma, chronic illness/pain (Rare Chronic Illness, ALS, early on-set Dementia, MS, Parkinson's, TBI, Stroke, Cancer), end of life, caregiver burnout, and issues around Consent and Sex-Positivity.
Mainstream systems teach us that if we feel difficult emotions, something has gone terribly wrong. This causes us to become disconnected from our sense of wholeness: mind, body and relationships. The approaches of Mindfulness, Compassion and Positive Psychology support the cultivation of relationship with the naturally occurring experiences of suffering.
My education and experience is with people living with anxiety, depression who are Gay, Trans, Non-Binary, Cis Women and Men, often at the intersections of childhood trauma, chronic illness/pain (Rare Chronic Illness, ALS, early on-set Dementia, MS, Parkinson's, TBI, Stroke, Cancer), end of life, caregiver burnout, and issues around Consent and Sex-Positivity.
Mainstream systems teach us that if we feel difficult emotions, something has gone terribly wrong. This causes us to become disconnected from our sense of wholeness: mind, body and relationships. The approaches of Mindfulness, Compassion and Positive Psychology support the cultivation of relationship with the naturally occurring experiences of suffering.
I love working with adults and older adults.
Rather than rely on any preferred method, I most want to experience each client as a whole person and provide an experience that has the most possible meaning and utility. I see therapy as an active, collaborative process that can achieve the goals of reducing suffering and allowing us greater experience and acceptance of our own humanity.
I love working with adults and older adults.
Rather than rely on any preferred method, I most want to experience each client as a whole person and provide an experience that has the most possible meaning and utility. I see therapy as an active, collaborative process that can achieve the goals of reducing suffering and allowing us greater experience and acceptance of our own humanity.
I offer assessment and intervention services for people with cognitive ( memory, attention) difficulties, traumatic brain injury, strokes, and other chronic health conditions.
I completed my PhD at the University of Southern California, residency at the University of Washington, and postdoctoral fellowship at the Seattle VA. I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington and have worked as a clinician and program manager within the VA healthcare system.
I offer assessment and intervention services for people with cognitive ( memory, attention) difficulties, traumatic brain injury, strokes, and other chronic health conditions.
I completed my PhD at the University of Southern California, residency at the University of Washington, and postdoctoral fellowship at the Seattle VA. I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington and have worked as a clinician and program manager within the VA healthcare system.
I also provide assessments to clarify ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning, psychiatric, or memory concerns.
Hello, I’m Dr. Vanessa Wall, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain. I work with individuals with a history of stroke, TBI, orthopedic injury, or neurodegenerative diagnosis, as well as anyone dealing with health-related concerns. I also help individuals navigate the uncertainty that can come with symptoms that do not have a clear diagnosis. My client-centered approach to therapy means that your experiences and goals will guide our sessions. I bring my experience in clinical research to my work as a psychologist, incorporating current research findings into my work.
I also provide assessments to clarify ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning, psychiatric, or memory concerns.
Hello, I’m Dr. Vanessa Wall, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and chronic pain. I work with individuals with a history of stroke, TBI, orthopedic injury, or neurodegenerative diagnosis, as well as anyone dealing with health-related concerns. I also help individuals navigate the uncertainty that can come with symptoms that do not have a clear diagnosis. My client-centered approach to therapy means that your experiences and goals will guide our sessions. I bring my experience in clinical research to my work as a psychologist, incorporating current research findings into my work.
Elizabeth Anderson at Dream Big Wellness
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, GMHS
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125
As a counselor, I work with clients of all ages, with a focus on adults and older adults.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your own inner strength and wisdom. Together, we will develop new ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and gain clarity during times of uncertainty. My goal is to help you navigate challenges with confidence and purpose, empowering you to move forward with more ease and overall well-being.
As a counselor, I work with clients of all ages, with a focus on adults and older adults.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your own inner strength and wisdom. Together, we will develop new ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and gain clarity during times of uncertainty. My goal is to help you navigate challenges with confidence and purpose, empowering you to move forward with more ease and overall well-being.
Wen-Yu Cheng, Jungian Analyst, Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My background in neuropsychology, mindfulness, Jungian/psychodynamic approaches, and multicultural perspectives enables me to tailor our work for your inner struggles, relationship issues, and brain health challenges (e.g., stress, anxiety/depression/grief, trauma, immigration, racial identities, LGBTQ+, life transitions, aging, chronic illness, brain injury/TBI/ Alzheimer's).
Since 2004, I've provided psychotherapy, teaching, and consultation in English and Mandarin globally. My skillset deepened through training experiences at C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC, and Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Additionally, I serve as a board member for the C. G. Jung Institute of SF.
My background in neuropsychology, mindfulness, Jungian/psychodynamic approaches, and multicultural perspectives enables me to tailor our work for your inner struggles, relationship issues, and brain health challenges (e.g., stress, anxiety/depression/grief, trauma, immigration, racial identities, LGBTQ+, life transitions, aging, chronic illness, brain injury/TBI/ Alzheimer's).
Since 2004, I've provided psychotherapy, teaching, and consultation in English and Mandarin globally. My skillset deepened through training experiences at C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco, Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC, and Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Additionally, I serve as a board member for the C. G. Jung Institute of SF.
Additionally, I have expertise with seniors suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's.
In my 18 years of practice I have helped many adults; for example, members of the Veterans community, LGBTQ+ community and Seniors. I have pioneered and utilized a DreamRem Method that has shown very positive results when thoughtfully utilized in my work.
Additionally, I have expertise with seniors suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's.
In my 18 years of practice I have helped many adults; for example, members of the Veterans community, LGBTQ+ community and Seniors. I have pioneered and utilized a DreamRem Method that has shown very positive results when thoughtfully utilized in my work.
Magnolia specializes in supporting those affected by chronic and progressive conditions that affect the brain; this can include but is not limited to: Alzheimer's disease, related Dementias, Parkinson's, Stroke, PPA, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Huntington's Disease.
Rather than solely utilizing traditional therapy techniques, our approach is grounded in a holistic perspective that considers your unique circumstances and needs. Together, we will explore the many facets of this next stage in life; the illness, the wellness, the grief and the hope. This framework blends emotional support with practical problem-solving.
Magnolia specializes in supporting those affected by chronic and progressive conditions that affect the brain; this can include but is not limited to: Alzheimer's disease, related Dementias, Parkinson's, Stroke, PPA, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Huntington's Disease.
Rather than solely utilizing traditional therapy techniques, our approach is grounded in a holistic perspective that considers your unique circumstances and needs. Together, we will explore the many facets of this next stage in life; the illness, the wellness, the grief and the hope. This framework blends emotional support with practical problem-solving.
I have over 12 years experience in the mental health field providing therapy to adults and older adults.
I enjoy getting to know a client’s unique story. I strive to provide a non-judgmental place for clients to feel comfortable sharing their experience. I am here to listen, provide support and work collaboratively with you to set goals to help you improve your level of functioning and work towards your best self.
I have over 12 years experience in the mental health field providing therapy to adults and older adults.
I enjoy getting to know a client’s unique story. I strive to provide a non-judgmental place for clients to feel comfortable sharing their experience. I am here to listen, provide support and work collaboratively with you to set goals to help you improve your level of functioning and work towards your best self.
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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.