Dementia and Caregiver Therapy Services

Emerald Green Therapy is a boutique, private-pay therapy practice specializing in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and caregiver support. Services are designed to address the complex emotional, relational, and practical challenges that arise with cognitive change and neurodegenerative illness.

My work integrates clinical expertise, caregiver education, and family systems support to provide high-touch, specialized care for individuals and families navigating dementia.

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Individual Therapy for People Impacted by Dementia and Caregivers

Individual therapy is available for people living with dementia, caregivers, and family members experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, and major life transitions. Sessions are tailored to the unique emotional and practical challenges associated with cognitive impairment and caregiving.

Common areas of focus include:

• Caregiver stress and burnout

• Adjustment to diagnosis and disease progression

• Anticipatory grief and loss

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation

• Identity changes and role transitions

• Coping with uncertainty and long-term care planning

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Dyadic Therapy for Care Partners and Families

Dyadic therapy is designed for care partners, spouses, and adult children supporting a loved one with dementia. These sessions focus on strengthening communication, navigating caregiving roles, and addressing relational strain that often accompanies neurodegenerative illness.

Areas of focus may include:

• Care partner communication and conflict resolution

• Navigating decision-making and shared responsibilities

• Emotional support for care partners as well as education on dementia-related behavioral and emotional changes

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Family Therapy and Care Planning for Dementia

Family therapy sessions provide structured support for families navigating dementia-related challenges, including care transitions, safety concerns, and long-term planning. These sessions may include multiple family members and focus on aligning goals, improving communication, and supporting collaborative decision-making.

Common topics include:

• Care planning and transitions (home care, memory care, assisted living)

• Family communication and boundary setting

• Managing behavioral symptoms and safety concerns

• Navigating family dynamics, conflict, and grief

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Brief Consultation and Check-In Sessions (25 Minutes)

Brief consultation sessions are available for established clients who benefit from targeted support, check-ins, or focused problem-solving. These sessions are ideal for caregivers needing quick guidance or reinforcement of coping strategies between full sessions.

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Therapy Intensives and Extended Family Consultations

Therapy intensives offer extended, high-touch sessions for individuals and families requiring focused guidance and care planning in a condensed timeframe. Intensives are particularly helpful during periods of crisis, major transitions, or complex decision-making.

Intensive sessions may include:

• Comprehensive caregiver and family consultation

• Care planning and resource navigation

• Crisis support and stabilization planning

• Education on dementia progression and behavioral management

• Coordination with medical providers (with consent)

Intensive sessions are available in 90, 120, and 180-minute formats.

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Areas of Clinical Focus

• Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

• Caregiver support and caregiver burnout

• Family systems and relational dynamics

• Grief, anticipatory loss, and adjustment

• Behavioral and emotional changes related to dementia

• Life transitions and long-term care planning

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Who This Service Is For

This practice is well suited for:

• Adult children caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

• Spouses and partners supporting a loved one with cognitive impairment

• Individuals newly diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia

• Long-distance caregivers navigating care decisions from afar

• Families experiencing conflict, stress, or complex decision-making

• Caregivers experiencing burnout, grief, or emotional overwhelm

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​​​​What You Can Expect from Therapy

• Disease education to provide clarity on what constitutes normal behavior and symptoms

• A person-centered and Montessori-based approach to ensure individualized care and support

• Supportive inquiry to honor your expertise in your own life, coupled with constructive feedback to facilitate progress.

• A safe space where you can authentically express your emotions and thoughts, whether it's sharing laughter at the absurdities or finding solace in tears

• Coordination with your current medical provider, upon your consent, to collaborate and contribute to your comprehensive medical care

• Recommendations for relevant resources to further support your journey and enhance your well-being

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Telehealth and Telephone Sessions

I provide secure telehealth therapy via video and telephone for individuals and families physically located in states where I am licensed.

Licensed to provide telehealth therapy in: Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Oregon, and Florida.

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Getting Started

The first step is a complimentary 15-minute consultation call to discuss your goals, answer questions, and determine whether this specialized service is the right fit.

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​​​Important Practice Information

Emerald Green Therapy is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance. Superbills are available upon request for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

This is a non-emergency, outpatient therapy practice. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the U.S.).

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Contact

If you have additional questions, please reach out:

Email: katie@emeraldgreentherapy.com
Phone: 301-202-4251
Serving clients via telehealth in: Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Oregon, and Florida.

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