Healthy Aging vs. Dementia: Understanding Cognitive Changes – Podcast

Jason Chadderdon is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families across Texas. He specializes in helping adolescents, adults, and seniors navigate life’s challenges, offering personalized support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Jason’s approach is rooted in fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing effective coping strategies for long-term well-being. Jason is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing midlife transitions, reproductive challenges, and men's issues. Whether supporting someone through career shifts, family changes, or personal identity exploration, he helps clients navigate uncertainty and redefine their sense of purpose. His expertise extends to addressing the emotional complexities surrounding fertility concerns, parenting struggles, and societal expectations related to masculinity, ensuring that clients feel heard, validated, and empowered. With a focus on holistic and integrative care, Jason employs evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques. His experience working with diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum and members of the LGBTQ+ community, allows him to tailor his therapeutic approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether in individual or couples therapy, Jason supports clients in building resilience, improving relationships, and fostering personal growth. Outside of his professional life, Jason enjoys traveling the world, cooking, and gardening. He also has a deep appreciation for horror movies and cherishes time spent with family.

Lucy Changwe is a dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate support to individuals across Texas. She provides personalized care for teens, adults, and seniors navigating a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. With a focus on individualized therapy and medication management, Lucy helps her clients develop effective coping strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. Lucy is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing complex mental health challenges such as psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She also has expertise in addressing postpartum depression and anxiety, ensuring that new parents receive the empathetic care they need during life’s most vulnerable moments. Her approach combines evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia to help clients establish healthier thought patterns and improve sleep quality. In addition to treating common mental health conditions, Lucy works with individuals recovering from head injuries, helping them manage the psychological effects of their physical trauma. She takes a holistic, client-centered approach, ensuring each person feels supported and empowered throughout their treatment journey. Outside of her clinical practice, Lucy enjoys meeting new people, exploring new places, and listening to music. Her passion for connecting with others extends into her work, where she fosters a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.

Rashidat Akinsanya, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, and seniors in Maryland manage and overcome mental health challenges through thoughtful, individualized medication management. She combines clinical precision with deep empathy to support patients as they work toward emotional stability, improved daily functioning, and overall wellness. Rashidat treats a range of mental health concerns, with a focus on evidence-based psychopharmacological care for individuals aged 15 and up. At LifeStance Health, Rashidat offers specialized care for those navigating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique experiences and medical history, working collaboratively to create treatment plans that support long-term mental health goals. Rashidat serves a broad spectrum of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, first responders, and individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders. Rashidat is especially passionate about supporting patients during major life transitions and helping them manage the emotional weight of grief, medical conditions, or postpartum depression and anxiety. She also works with individuals coping with trauma, school avoidance, hoarding behaviors, and health-related psychological issues, offering compassionate, tailored support to help them regain control and find a path forward. Outside of her clinical work, Rashidat enjoys reading, attending church with her family, and spending meaningful time with loved ones—values that inform her warm, person-centered approach to care.

Sita Russ, PMHNP-BC, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Serving children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Florida, she offers comprehensive medication management to support those facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Sita understands the deeply personal nature of emotional and behavioral struggles and partners with her patients to develop tailored treatment plans that foster stability, clarity, and resilience. With a special focus on anxiety, ADHD, and depression, Sita works with individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents, to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her clinical expertise includes conditions such as bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, psychosis, OCD, and postpartum anxiety or depression. She integrates interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and parenting support, when appropriate, into her medication management services to ensure a well-rounded and responsive treatment experience. Sita is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, children in the adoption and foster care systems, and clients impacted by autism spectrum disorders. She also offers care for people managing complex challenges such as grief, gender identity questions, hoarding, medical conditions with psychological impact, reproductive concerns, and sleep disorders. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Sita finds inspiration in her time at home surrounded by plants, home renovation projects, and her two huskies. She enjoys music, cooking, and family beach trips—each a source of grounding and joy that informs her warm, compassionate presence with patients.

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