Conditions and injuries affecting the brain, nervous system and spinal cord can change how you think and feel. Specialists at Sentara work with you to improve your thinking and help you feel better.
Cognitive Therapy: Why Choose Sentara?
Our expert therapists offer specialized care to restore functional thinking skills and address concerns related to:
- Attention
- Memory
- Problem solving
- Self-awareness
- Reasoning
We provide personalized therapy to support your mental health as part of our neurological rehabilitation program.
Cognitive Therapy Services
If you're having trouble thinking, concentrating or remembering due to a neurological injury or condition, our specialists can help. We offer:
Evaluation
Our trained speech language pathologist spends time with you to understand more about the challenges you face. We use tasks such as puzzles to test your memory, your ability to pay attention and how you solve problems.
Individualized therapy
We create a detailed plan that's specific to your unique needs. Our specialists develop exercises designed to retrain your brain to work around cognitive symptoms, building skills you need for daily activities.
Our speech and swallowing therapy specialists help you rebuild communications skills. Physical therapy and occupational therapy experts assist with developing the strength you need to live independently.
Coping skills
Neurological changes can affect how we feel about ourselves and others. Our specialists help you develop self-awareness in daily situations and to control your actions and thoughts.
We teach you how to manage symptoms and work around cognitive deficits. We help you understand your behavior and communicate effectively with those around you.
Benefits of Cognitive Therapy
Our cognitive therapy specialists work with you to increase your confidence. We help improve your:
- Attention span
- Memory
- Organization
- Perception
- Problem-solving skills
- Reasoning
We also help you manage your feelings about the challenges you face. Meet our experts to learn more about how we care for you.
Request an Appointment
Learn more about our cognitive therapy services. Find Sentara Therapy Center locations near you.