Aging Concerns

Aging often brings up a lot of stuff for folks. A lot a lot. Fear of the unknown, concerns about family history of diseases, caregiving roles, depending on others for help (accepting help, let alone asking for it!), making tough decisions about end-of-life care and interventions, making moves into care settings where you never wanted to go, diagnoses that are devastating, and so much more. It can also be a time of tremendous growth and purpose. I am here for you for all of it.

Aging, grieving, and caregiving come with a unique set of challenges and stress. It is common to feel alone and guilty during these stages.

Many people feel anxiety and depression as they navigate the challenges of aging, change, and mortality. Beyond the physical changes of aging, it can also bring emotional struggles, such as the feeling like time is running out, nostalgia for the past, hopelessness about the future, regrets, lingering "what ifs," fears of unrealized potential, and the fear of missing out (FOMO).

When you find yourself or someone that you love at this stage in the journey, it can feel overwhelming. We spend so much of our lives thinking about how we want to live, but we don’t spend time preparing for death and dying. Even though it is a natural life change that we will all experience, it can be frightening to think about death or what life will be like after the loss of a loved one – there can be strong emotions, fears, and maybe even some regrets.

Many people experience anxiety and depression about growing older, changing, and dying. Common aging concerns include changes in mobility and athleticism, increases in bodily aches and pains, menopause, and anxiety over wrinkles, skin sagging, and changing body composition. Other aging dilemmas include longing for the past, fear of the future, regrets, worries about not reaching one's potential, and FOMO (fear of missing out).

Midlife issues, retirement adjustment, menopausal issues

In addressing aging concerns, I provide a supportive and empowering space for individuals to navigate changes in sexuality, intimacy, and body image as they age. Through personalized strategies, psychoeducation, and compassionate exploration, I help clients embrace their evolving sexual selves with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of vitality and fulfillment.

Treating aging concerns involves addressing physical, emotional and cognitive changes while promoting dignity and independence. Therapeutic interventions on issues such as chronic illness, loss of autonomy and grief and societal ageism are addressed. Cultural, spiritual and family dynamics also play a critical role in enhancing quality of life for older adults.

I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers, who face a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and relationship dynamics.

As we age, we tend to feel like no one can understand what we're going through because struggling as you age just isn't discussed enough. I am here to normalize your experience and help you discover meaning as you age.

I would imagine almost everyone experiences challenges at some point in their life related to transitions. From teenagers figuring out who they are and what they believe to those in mid-life wondering if they are on the best path to retirees asking, "What now?" as they face an empty nest, I work with people as they navigate life stages and reimagine their personal identities.

I am passionate about helping people through life's challenges at every step of the aging process.

I work with several individuals (both male and female) ranging from the ages of 60 to 74 years of age. Together we are building healthy and trusting relationships that allow them to be seen, heard, understood, and validated for who and where they are, where they have been, and what they have experienced in their life.

I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers and focus on needs and concerns related to aging and life transitions.

There is no preparation or pre-education for the difficulties that come with aging. People need a place to re-navigate, re-consider, review and receive support in the process of aging.

I have a special interest in concerns around aging and life transitions when clients are or near retirement.