Alzheimers Therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can bring significant emotional challenges for both individuals and their loved ones. We provide supportive therapy to help clients cope with changes in memory, independence, and daily functioning while also assisting caregivers in managing stress, grief, and the emotional impact of caregiving. Our goal is to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and quality of life throughout the disease process.

We have therapists who have experience in working with those with memory loss and those who are of older age with the disease. We are here to serve you.

Being a caregiver to a parent is rewarding and exhausting, we have personal and professional knowledge to help empower you through this journey.

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.

Grand Rapids is the commercial capital of west Michigan and the cultural center of the Christian Reformed tradition in America — a denomination that has historically shaped the city's conservative, community-oriented character and created a therapy landscape where faith-integrated approaches are among the most sought after. The city has a large Latino community and growing populations from West Africa and Burma through refugee resettlement, creating multilingual and culturally diverse therapy demand alongside its predominantly White and faith-oriented mainstream. Corewell Health and Trinity Health Grand Rapids provide major institutional mental health resources, while Calvin University and Michigan State University's Grand Rapids medical campus contribute training programs. Grand Rapids's growing art and brewing culture reflects a diversifying city identity, and therapists working with creative professionals and young urban residents are increasingly well represented.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	22%	Male
	11%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	57%	In Person and Online
	43%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

71%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
57%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
57%	Behavioral Therapy
43%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
43%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
43%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
43%	Integrative Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
86%	Senior
43%	Young Adult
29%	Teen
14%	Children

Client Focus

57%	Women
43%	Persons with Disabilities
29%	Hispanic / Latino
29%	Jewish
29%	LGBTQ+

Alzheimers therapists in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Laurene Saad-Younis

Transformational Choices

Lisa Hawkins-Jack

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Dr. Rue PLLC