Cognitive Therapy

What is Cognitive Therapy?

Cognitive therapy targets the brain’s thinking skills that impact everyday functioning. Our team support patients who may be experiencing cognitive deficits due to stroke, brain injury, concussion, neurological disease, or aging. Areas of focus include:

• Memory and recall
• Attention and concentration
• Problem-solving and reasoning
• Organization and planning
• Executive functioning skills

What conditions could benefit from this treatment?

• Stroke - After a stroke, individuals may struggle with short-term memory, concentration, reasoning, and processing speed. Cognitive therapy helps retrain the brain and build compensatory strategies to improve independence and safety in everyday tasks.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A brain injury, whether mild or severe, can disrupt thinking, focus, organization, and emotional control. Cognitive therapy plays a key role in recovery, helping patients return to work, school, or home life with more clarity and control.
• Concussion - Even mild concussions can cause persistent cognitive symptoms such as “brain fog,” difficulty concentrating, or trouble multitasking. Early cognitive therapy promotes faster recovery and helps manage symptoms that linger beyond the acute phase.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease - For individuals in the early to mid-stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, therapy can help slow cognitive decline, reinforce daily routines, and provide strategies for memory and communication that improve overall function and quality of life.
• Parkinson’s Disease -Parkinson’s can lead to difficulties with mental flexibility, memory, and executive function. Cognitive therapy supports attention, task planning, and problem-solving while helping maintain independence in daily living.
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - MS may impact cognitive processing, attention, and recall. Therapy helps patients adapt to these changes with targeted exercises and practical strategies for everyday tasks.
• Post-COVID or Long COVID - Many people recovering from COVID-19 report ongoing difficulties with focus, memory, and mental fatigue. Cognitive therapy supports these patients with tailored exercises to regain cognitive sharpness and reduce frustration.
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) - Cognitive therapy can help individuals with ADHD strengthen skills like focus, planning, impulse control, and task initiation—especially helpful for academic or workplace success.
• Mental Health Conditions (Depression, Anxiety) - Cognitive function can be affected by mood disorders, especially in areas like concentration, decision-making, and memory. Cognitive therapy helps improve mental clarity, structure, and resilience during recovery.