Alzheimers Therapists in Amherst, NY

I have a deep personal interest and have completed additional training in understanding and working with individuals with Alzheimers and other dementias as well as their caregivers and family.

Providing emotional support and coping strategies for individuals and families navigating memory loss and cognitive decline.

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.

Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.

Gender ID

	33%	Female
	33%	Male
	17%	Gender Fluid
	17%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
67%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
67%	Behavioral Therapy
67%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
67%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
67%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
67%	Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
67%	Children
67%	Teen
67%	Young Adult

Client Focus

100%	Asian
100%	Black / African American
100%	Buddhist
100%	Christian
100%	Hindu

Alzheimers therapists in Amherst, NY

Dina Matic

Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness

MJB Wellness LLC