Alzheimers Therapists in Topeka, KS

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.

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.

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.

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.

Topeka is Kansas's state capital and a city with an unusually significant mental health history—the Menninger Clinic, for decades one of the world's leading psychiatric institutions, was founded and based in Topeka before relocating to Houston in 2003, leaving a legacy of mental health awareness and professional expertise that still influences the community. The city is also historically significant as the location of the plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court desegregation case, and the ongoing work of racial equity remains an important dimension of community life and mental health context. Stormont Vail Health provides behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves Topeka's mix of government, legal, and healthcare workers alongside the broader population. Common therapy concerns include depression, anxiety, racial justice and identity, economic stress in a mid-size state capital, and the particular challenges of a community working to reimagine its future.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	75%	Online Only
	25%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
50%	Neuropsychology
25%	Behavioral Therapy
25%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
25%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
25%	Young Adult

Client Focus

75%	Women
50%	Hispanic / Latino
50%	Jewish
50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Military / Veterans

Alzheimers therapists in Topeka, KS

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Dr. Rue PLLC

Unchained Brain LLC

MJB Wellness LLC