Alzheimers Therapists in Provo, UT

I am a trained dementia educator for the state of Utah through Dementia Dialogues. Prior to going back to school to be a social worker, I was a memory care director, working directly with clients with dementia, their loved ones, and managing the staff caring for them. I ran dementia support groups and am trained in Music and Memory, Time Slips and Reminiscence Therapy.

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.

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.

Provo is home to Brigham Young University (BYU), the flagship university of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the city's mental health landscape is shaped in profound ways by LDS religious culture—perfectionism, gender role expectations, honor code pressure, LGBTQ+ identity in a context where same-sex relationships are prohibited by church policy, and the mental health challenges common in communities with high standards of behavior and limited space for vulnerability. BYU's counseling center provides mental health services for enrolled students within the constraints of university honor code policies, and a number of private practitioners in the area specialize in faith-sensitive therapy or working with clients navigating transitions in their relationship with LDS beliefs. Common therapy concerns include faith and doubt, religious deconstruction and identity, LGBTQ+ identity in an LDS context, perfectionism and anxiety, and the challenges of mental health in a community where disclosure of struggle can feel threatening to one's social and spiritual standing. Utah County's mental health needs are significant across the board, and Provo is an important service hub for the surrounding region.

Gender ID

	80%	Female
	20%	Male

Session Type

	60%	Online Only
	40%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

80%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
60%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
40%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
40%	Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
40%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)
40%	Neuropsychology
20%	Behavioral Therapy

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

80%	Women
60%	LGBTQ+
40%	Hispanic / Latino
40%	Jewish
40%	Men

Alzheimers therapists in Provo, UT

Misty Nomberto with Beacon Therapy of Utah

Unchained Brain LLC

MJB Wellness LLC

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Dr. Rue PLLC