Dementia Therapists in Portland, OR
Opal & Sage Art Therapy, Amy Swallow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206
Opal & Sage offers individual and group art therapy and counseling services that are person-centered and strengths-based. I welcome adult clients of all ages and abilities, with any personal concerns and conflicts regarding mental health. I specialize in working with individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.
Opal & Sage offers individual and group art therapy and counseling services that are person-centered and strengths-based. I welcome adult clients of all ages and abilities, with any personal concerns and conflicts regarding mental health. I specialize in working with individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.
Daniella Marchick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MS
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
I provide a kind, calm, safe, and understanding environment with a Certificate in Gerontology and experience with Dementia.
5am -1pm Telehealth spots OPEN for you or your parents! I support elder caregivers learn coping skills and emotional awareness so that they can provide consistent, sustainable, and compassionate care to a recipient. As a seasoned therapist specializing in eldercaregivers, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate the complexities including navigating difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationship to death and managing burnout. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, grief and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space.
I provide a kind, calm, safe, and understanding environment with a Certificate in Gerontology and experience with Dementia.
5am -1pm Telehealth spots OPEN for you or your parents! I support elder caregivers learn coping skills and emotional awareness so that they can provide consistent, sustainable, and compassionate care to a recipient. As a seasoned therapist specializing in eldercaregivers, I understand the challenges faced by both adult children and spouses as they navigate the complexities including navigating difficult decisions, working together with others, attending to relationship to death and managing burnout. Grappling with a myriad of emotions, including guilt, stress, grief and uncertainty is supported through the safe therapy space.
Marc Parker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment for older adults. These evaluations can be useful in providing diagnostic clarity, and in exploring changes in memory and cognitive functioning. All assessments include a feedback session, during which I go over my findings and make recommendations for improving quality of life. I also write a detailed report, which I can send to other medical providers with a signed release.
I provide psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessment for older adults. These evaluations can be useful in providing diagnostic clarity, and in exploring changes in memory and cognitive functioning. All assessments include a feedback session, during which I go over my findings and make recommendations for improving quality of life. I also write a detailed report, which I can send to other medical providers with a signed release.
With testing, I provide evaluations for those concerned with cognitive changes related to possible dementia, stroke, TBI, or other neurological issues.
You are resilient. You can overcome trauma, heal from pain, rise up out of depression, and free yourself from the grip of anxiety. Brain science confirms our minds have a profound capacity for healing, especially when tapped into correctly. At Resilient Minds, LLC, my private practice, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing, psychological evaluations, and evidence-based therapy. With warmth, compassion and flexibility, I can help you reignite your innate capacity for connection, purpose, and resilience. Reach out today to get started, or visit my website at: www.resilientmindsllc.com.
With testing, I provide evaluations for those concerned with cognitive changes related to possible dementia, stroke, TBI, or other neurological issues.
You are resilient. You can overcome trauma, heal from pain, rise up out of depression, and free yourself from the grip of anxiety. Brain science confirms our minds have a profound capacity for healing, especially when tapped into correctly. At Resilient Minds, LLC, my private practice, I specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological testing, psychological evaluations, and evidence-based therapy. With warmth, compassion and flexibility, I can help you reignite your innate capacity for connection, purpose, and resilience. Reach out today to get started, or visit my website at: www.resilientmindsllc.com.
I offer counseling for older adults, caregivers, and persons affected by aging.
Mental health concerns for aging persons can become crippling. Older adults who experience depression and anxiety will likely continue to do so until its addressed through assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a clinician. Symptoms that indicate depression and anxiety in older adults can include feeling sad or down, feeling lonely, tearfulness, excessive fears and worries, decreases in appetite and weight, extreme mood changes, withdraw from friends, family, and social events, and frequently talking abut death. Now accepting new patients!
I offer counseling for older adults, caregivers, and persons affected by aging.
Mental health concerns for aging persons can become crippling. Older adults who experience depression and anxiety will likely continue to do so until its addressed through assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a clinician. Symptoms that indicate depression and anxiety in older adults can include feeling sad or down, feeling lonely, tearfulness, excessive fears and worries, decreases in appetite and weight, extreme mood changes, withdraw from friends, family, and social events, and frequently talking abut death. Now accepting new patients!
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.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in geropsychology and neuropsychology. I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning ( memory, decision making, etc). OPAL, an institute for Passionate Aging and Living, is the organization through which I help people embrace and optimize their aging experience. I work with patients to use brain, emotional, and social strengths and resources to work around areas of weakness or problems. I also have a YouTube channel ("This Beautiful Brain") that helps people learn how science helps us age well, and a weekly newsletter.
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.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in geropsychology and neuropsychology. I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning ( memory, decision making, etc). OPAL, an institute for Passionate Aging and Living, is the organization through which I help people embrace and optimize their aging experience. I work with patients to use brain, emotional, and social strengths and resources to work around areas of weakness or problems. I also have a YouTube channel ("This Beautiful Brain") that helps people learn how science helps us age well, and a weekly newsletter.
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.
As a Coach and QMHP with 18 years of community mental health experience, I manage 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 18 years of community mental health experience, I manage 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.
John 'davy' Norris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97203 (Online Only)
I have over a decade of experience, both clinical and non-clinical, with older adults and care providers, and lived experience with chronic pain/illness.
Later life can be a particularly difficult time with multiple major life changes and transitions, losses, declining health and ability, and other issues. Likewise, those who provide care to aging loved ones or clients may face their own difficulty adjusting to life transitions, caregiver fatigue and burnout, or loss of identity and social connections. You may feel emotionally distant, numb, sad, stressed, anxious, depressed, etc. Regardless of you're specific situation and goals, you're taking a positive step by reaching out for help. I'm happy that you're here!
I have over a decade of experience, both clinical and non-clinical, with older adults and care providers, and lived experience with chronic pain/illness.
Later life can be a particularly difficult time with multiple major life changes and transitions, losses, declining health and ability, and other issues. Likewise, those who provide care to aging loved ones or clients may face their own difficulty adjusting to life transitions, caregiver fatigue and burnout, or loss of identity and social connections. You may feel emotionally distant, numb, sad, stressed, anxious, depressed, etc. Regardless of you're specific situation and goals, you're taking a positive step by reaching out for help. I'm happy that you're here!
I’m here for you and your experience! I welcome your whole self, including the parts that hurt most, have been marginalized by dominant society, and are navigating change. You may be experiencing grief and loss around the death of a loved one, a memory loss diagnosis, the redefining of a role, grief over the climate, or a harm done to a family member. You may find yourself transitioning into caregiving, stepping away from work, or parenting - including grandparents who are returning to raise children. All of this may be resulting in exacerbated stress, depression, anxiety. I'm looking forward to supporting you.
I’m here for you and your experience! I welcome your whole self, including the parts that hurt most, have been marginalized by dominant society, and are navigating change. You may be experiencing grief and loss around the death of a loved one, a memory loss diagnosis, the redefining of a role, grief over the climate, or a harm done to a family member. You may find yourself transitioning into caregiving, stepping away from work, or parenting - including grandparents who are returning to raise children. All of this may be resulting in exacerbated stress, depression, anxiety. I'm looking forward to supporting you.
If you are caring for a person living with dementia, you are doing some of the most difficult work a human being can do.
Hello, and welcome! Caring for a person experiencing brain changes due to dementia can be an exhausting, isolating, and overwhelming experience. You may be feeling depleted and unsure about how to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. You might also be feeling alone in this journey and that it is difficult for others to comprehend what you're going through.
If you are caring for a person living with dementia, you are doing some of the most difficult work a human being can do.
Hello, and welcome! Caring for a person experiencing brain changes due to dementia can be an exhausting, isolating, and overwhelming experience. You may be feeling depleted and unsure about how to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. You might also be feeling alone in this journey and that it is difficult for others to comprehend what you're going through.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
I offer psychotherapy to adults (from college age to older adults) struggling with a variety of problems, including chronic pain, medical conditions, trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and work/relationship difficulties.
I strongly believe that lasting change occurs in a safe and collaborative environment, and I know that making the decision to reach out to a psychologist and embark on a path towards change can be extremely difficult. I trust in the importance of finding a clinician who will be the right match for you, so please feel free to explore both my profile and website in order to find out more about me and the services that I offer. Please note: I offer virtual services to those residing in CA and OR, and I do NOT accept insurance at this time.
I offer psychotherapy to adults (from college age to older adults) struggling with a variety of problems, including chronic pain, medical conditions, trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and work/relationship difficulties.
I strongly believe that lasting change occurs in a safe and collaborative environment, and I know that making the decision to reach out to a psychologist and embark on a path towards change can be extremely difficult. I trust in the importance of finding a clinician who will be the right match for you, so please feel free to explore both my profile and website in order to find out more about me and the services that I offer. Please note: I offer virtual services to those residing in CA and OR, and I do NOT accept insurance at this time.
Libby Schwartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with older adults and professionals who are coping with life transitions, grief and loss, relationships, career, or retirement.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up until it seems impossible to cope with them. These places can feel especially demoralizing if they challenge your self-efficacy--your ability to cope with problems on your own. You are not alone. At times, everyone needs help navigating through life's passages. I believe we all have the capacity to find a deeper, more meaningful life. I can work with you to help you regain your footing to continue your journey stronger than you were before.
I enjoy working with older adults and professionals who are coping with life transitions, grief and loss, relationships, career, or retirement.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up until it seems impossible to cope with them. These places can feel especially demoralizing if they challenge your self-efficacy--your ability to cope with problems on your own. You are not alone. At times, everyone needs help navigating through life's passages. I believe we all have the capacity to find a deeper, more meaningful life. I can work with you to help you regain your footing to continue your journey stronger than you were before.
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
Caedy especially enjoys supporting underserved/marginalized populations including older adults, first generation college students, and trans/gender nonconforming patients.
Dr. Caedy Young Hildebrandt is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment. Clinically, Dr. Hildebrandt works with adults aged eighteen and older. She works exclusively in assessment, and offers evaluations for neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and neurodegenerative conditions, as well as evaluations for gender affirming surgery. Caedy specializes in the assessment of memory impairment, ADHD and executive dysfunction, complex learning disorders, and subjective cognitive decline, and has over ten years of advanced training in working with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative concerns.
Caedy especially enjoys supporting underserved/marginalized populations including older adults, first generation college students, and trans/gender nonconforming patients.
Dr. Caedy Young Hildebrandt is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment. Clinically, Dr. Hildebrandt works with adults aged eighteen and older. She works exclusively in assessment, and offers evaluations for neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and neurodegenerative conditions, as well as evaluations for gender affirming surgery. Caedy specializes in the assessment of memory impairment, ADHD and executive dysfunction, complex learning disorders, and subjective cognitive decline, and has over ten years of advanced training in working with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative concerns.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+), and I am particularly attuned to the needs of older adults and people with chronic illness.
Having both personal and professional experiences with grief, caregiving, and complex family dynamics, I am particularly attuned to clients facing those challenges, no matter their role. Grief can show up in all sorts of ways from a death of a loved one, a loss of a job, a relationship breakup, family estrangement, or a change in one's health. Our complex feelings around grief and loss can manifest as anxiety, despair, and anger, as well as feeling disconnected from one's community and one's self. My hope is to provide a path to explore these feelings, and find some relief during difficult life transitions.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+), and I am particularly attuned to the needs of older adults and people with chronic illness.
Having both personal and professional experiences with grief, caregiving, and complex family dynamics, I am particularly attuned to clients facing those challenges, no matter their role. Grief can show up in all sorts of ways from a death of a loved one, a loss of a job, a relationship breakup, family estrangement, or a change in one's health. Our complex feelings around grief and loss can manifest as anxiety, despair, and anger, as well as feeling disconnected from one's community and one's self. My hope is to provide a path to explore these feelings, and find some relief during difficult life transitions.
Samantha Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
I’m a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon. I have specialized training to support Military families and Veterans, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and older adults. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and strive to be a supportive listener who helps you define the life that leads you to live within your values. My approach is humerous, validating, soft and genuine. Many clients have reported that they feel very comfortable with me upon our first session and this is something I pride myself on. All people are safe within my space.
I’m a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon. I have specialized training to support Military families and Veterans, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and older adults. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and strive to be a supportive listener who helps you define the life that leads you to live within your values. My approach is humerous, validating, soft and genuine. Many clients have reported that they feel very comfortable with me upon our first session and this is something I pride myself on. All people are safe within my space.
I think of my approach to helping people as a collaborative and educational one. Most people who come in for therapy are wanting to make a change in their lives but are struggling in some manor. I feel that the best way to implement change is through one's thoughts (cognitions), feelings, and behaviors-this kind of approach is known as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT).
A person needs to welcome the challenges and opportunities in his or her life with a clear and calm mind - These are the cognitive and behavioral aspects of CBT.
I think of my approach to helping people as a collaborative and educational one. Most people who come in for therapy are wanting to make a change in their lives but are struggling in some manor. I feel that the best way to implement change is through one's thoughts (cognitions), feelings, and behaviors-this kind of approach is known as Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT).
A person needs to welcome the challenges and opportunities in his or her life with a clear and calm mind - These are the cognitive and behavioral aspects of CBT.
Lori Eckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C, HEC-C
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215
Thank you for your willingness to seek support, I'm glad you're here. I specialize serving people living with illness and those who care for them, in whatever capacity or role in caregiving and offer space to talk about hard things like serious illness, death, grief and loss, caregiving, life transitions, or the experience of distress. I also provide counseling and consultation for health care workers experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, or moral distress. 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 serving people living with illness and those who care for them, in whatever capacity or role in caregiving and offer space to talk about hard things like serious illness, death, grief and loss, caregiving, life transitions, or the experience of distress. I also provide counseling and consultation for health care workers experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, or moral distress. Together, we will connect you to your values, priorities, and sense of meaning in how you live, care, and/or work.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression adjusting to a major life transition? Are you struggling with self-criticism, anxious thoughts, and overthinking? Are you overwhelmed with grief resulting from a death or other loss? Are you having difficulty navigating family or other interpersonal conflict?
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression adjusting to a major life transition? Are you struggling with self-criticism, anxious thoughts, and overthinking? Are you overwhelmed with grief resulting from a death or other loss? Are you having difficulty navigating family or other interpersonal conflict?
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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.