At Behr Psychology, we understand that caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey that can be emotionally complex, deeply personal, and oftentimes overwhelming. While much of your focus and energy is rightly placed on supporting those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, caregivers undoubtedly face silent struggles that go unaddressed.
If you are one of the millions of people supporting a family member through the cognitive and emotional decline of dementia, this message is for you: your mental health matters just as much as your loved one’s.
Family caregivers often take on a variety of roles—nurse, scheduler, companion, advocate—and in doing so sacrifice time, energy, and emotional well-being. Research from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that more than 40% of dementia caregivers experience depression, and nearly 60% report high emotional stress.Common emotional challenges caregivers face include chronic stress and burnout, lack of sleep, social isolation, and more.
When left unaddressed, these challenges can contribute to physical and emotional exhaustion that reduce your capacity to empathize or feel joy. That’s why prioritizing your mental health isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Your emotional resilience directly affects your ability to provide care, maintain relationships, and preserve your overall well-being.
Therapy for caregivers is not about removing the hard parts of caregiving—it’s about giving you a place to process them, cope with them, and come out stronger.
If you find yourself constantly exhausted, tearful, resentful, or emotionally numb, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to continue suffering in silence. Therapy can offer a safe space to process complex feelings and reclaim your emotional health.
You might benefit from professional support if you’re experiencing:
Our team at Behr Psychology specializes in helping caregivers build strategies for coping, communicating, and cultivating compassion for themselves.
Therapy can be a lifeline for caregivers, offering tools to regulate emotions, manage expectations, and establish sustainable routines. Whether you prefer individual therapy or family therapy sessions, we tailor each treatment plan to fit your needs and goals.
If you’re unsure where to begin, we recommend scheduling a consultation with one of our licensed therapists.
Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most profound acts of love and respect—but that doesn’t mean it comes without cost. Your emotional health deserves care and attention too. It’s easy to lose yourself in the process of caring for someone else, especially when that someone is a parent, spouse, or close family member. But you are not meant to carry this alone.
At Behr Psychology, we specialize in helping caregivers like you find space to breathe, process, and rediscover a sense of self—even during the most difficult times. We offer both in-person sessions at our NYC office and secure teletherapy options for those managing care responsibilities at home.
Reach out today and take the first step toward feeling whole again.
