Alzheimers Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

My therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's focuses on enhancing quality of life, utilizing interventions tailored to maintain mental function and support daily living activities. This strategy seeks to uphold dignity and foster a positive environment for individuals navigating the complexities of Alzheimer's disease.

Reminiscence Therapy, Relational Cultural Theory, and Expressive Therapies are implemented to assist individual in maintaining connection and reducing withdrawal during the progression of Alzheimer's and other related dementias.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can bring uncertainty, grief, and major life changes for individuals and their families. I offer therapy to support adults experiencing memory loss as well as caregivers who are managing stress, overwhelm, and complex emotions. My approach is informed by neuropsychology, geropsychology, and evidence-based treatments that focus on dignity, practical coping strategies, and emotional support. Whether you are adjusting to a recent diagnosis or caring for a loved one, you do not have to face it alone. I welcome you to contact me for a free consultation.

Though I haven't yet worked with any Alzheimers clients, I have worked with some Parkinson's subjects as well as other neurological problems. Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in helping with Parkinson's tremors as well as other aspects of the condition including depression. I was asked if I could help someone suffering from a condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is related to ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease. It is a condition with no cure or treatment. When I first met the client, he had been deteriorating for 12 years and was expected to die soon. He was confined to a wheelchair and could no longer speak. He drooled constantly and though wearing a bib, already in the morning was soaked with saliva. He suffered from tremors and got locked in repetitive movements several times a day, had trouble sleeping and couldn't get motivated to do his physical therapy, the only thing his doctors could offer him. In our first session, we were able to eliminate the tremors and repetitive movements, get him to sleep more soundly, and motivate him to do his PT. After the second session he was able to speak for the first time in ears and he got out of his wheelchair and walked. After 5 sessions you couldn't even tel he was sick and now, 6 years later, he's till walking the dog, gardening, hiking his favorite trails.

I support individuals and families navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions through emotional support, education, and cognitive-focused care. Therapy may include strategies to support memory, attention, daily functioning, and emotional adjustment, while also helping clients and caregivers manage stress, uncertainty, and ongoing changes. My goal is to support quality of life, clarity, and meaningful engagement at every stage.

Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.

Gender ID

	80%	Female
	20%	Male

Session Type

	80%	Online Only
	20%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

80%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
60%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
40%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
40%	Integrative Therapy
40%	Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
40%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)
40%	Neuropsychology

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
40%	Young Adult
20%	Teen

Client Focus

60%	Persons with Disabilities
60%	Women
40%	Hispanic / Latino
40%	Jewish
40%	LGBTQ+

Alzheimers therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Dr. Rue PLLC

Whitney Hoke

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

MJB Wellness LLC

Unchained Brain LLC