Aging Concerns

As a graduate student, I was a scholar of The Gerontology Resources and the Aging Community in Education (GRACE) Program. I am still in this GRACE Program network of professionals who specialize in treating older adults (65+). Additionally, I have worked extensively with individuals who are caregivers for older adults.

I assist people as they negotiate the 2nd half of life. I drawing on experience including +Multiple practica, internships and post-docs serving elders +Retirement plan administrator, retirement counselor, career counselor +Geropsychology provider in outpatient and inpatient settings

I was a scholar of The Gerontology Resources and the Aging Community in Education (GRACE) Program at UT - Austin, and specialized in treating older adults (65+). I am still a part of the GRACE Program network where I am in contact with professionals who specialize in treating/studying/advocating for older adults.

Getting older does not have to mean losing your sense of self or direction in life. You may be unsure of what lies ahead or are finding that you no longer enjoy the things you once did and are feeling lonely, down, or frustrated as a result. Whatever challenges you may be up against, I believe that this can be one of the richest stages of life: one where you can find meaning in each day and be present with the people and the things you love.

For over 10 years I've worked with seniors and their families related to aging and mental health issues. I've worked with all manner of aging and caregiving issues including dementia and caregiver burnout.

Even though we are all experiencing life's changes and we are not what we "used to be", we can still find beautiful moments to cherish and look forward to. We just may need to examine how we are looking at our situation a little differently. I use a variety of techniques including radical acceptance with the understanding that while we are not able to change the facts, we can control what we think about them.

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).

Aging gay men face unique challenges that often go unacknowledged by the wider LGBTQ community. For many aging gay men, there is a sense of invisibility, as younger community members can be dismissive of their experiences. In addition, aging gay men may find it difficult to access support networks and health care resources. This can be due to a lack of understanding from service providers, or a lack of available resources specifically designed for aging gay men.

Aging gay men face unique challenges that often go unacknowledged by the wider LGBTQ community. For many aging gay men, there is a sense of invisibility, as younger community members can be dismissive of their experiences. In addition, aging gay men may find it difficult to access support networks and health care resources. This can be due to a lack of understanding from service providers, or a lack of available resources specifically designed for aging gay men.

MidLife phase often consists of reflective thinking, worrying, reminiscing and re-living choices you wish you “had” made while being resentful of certain choices you “did” make. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking blocks you from being able to look and move forward toward some better years ahead. If you're tired of holding onto old issues and conditionings of the past and continuously struggle with negative thoughts, let's talk.

I have had 7 years' experience working with Senior Adults of all kinds, with cognitive, emotional, physical, substance, and other challenges. Through reflection and compassion, I can provide help to those living with such challenges and those who care for them.

The most prevalent concerns of adults 65 years and older are the major changes that occur as we age. This includes changes in job status and finances, changes in physical and mental conditions, grief/loss, and social isolation. The goals of the therapeutic intervention is to work wholistically with all discplines involved in the individual's life, educate on aging issues and identify how to positively cope with stressful life situations.

As people age they experience physical and mental health issues that need to be managed to live fully. The body does keep the score and you can't have a physical problem that doesn't also impact your mental health and vice versa. We are able to help you cope with aging issues , and to feel empowered to live your life to the fullest. Call us today as start your journey to a better future.

Supporting clients in the process of life stages, I am here to help with a smooth transition. Relationships with family Limitations Health Finding the joy in the next stages of life!

Most of our systems, such as healthcare, housing, or transportation, aren't well built to support aging. I provide person-centered therapy for you to work through the concerns that bring you to therapy. I have worked with people to address struggles related to caregiver stress, feeling isolated, experiencing age-based discrimination, feeling lost in retirement, emotionally navigating health concerns, and finding yourself in new social or emotional roles.

My graduate degree is specialized in Aging. I have experience working on a Geriatric rehab team and Alzheimer's and Dementia clinic. I have years of experience working with clients and families to place older adults in long term care, assisted living and senior housing. I understand the strong emotions for the client and family members during this transition. Feelings of stress, family disagreements, loneliness, depression are all common during this stage of life.

The most prevalent concerns of adults 65 years and older are the major changes that occur as we age. This includes changes in job status and finances, changes in physical and mental conditions, grief/loss, and social isolation. The goals of the therapeutic intervention is to work wholistically with all discplines involved in the individual's life, educate on aging issues and identify how to positively cope with stressful life situations.

We begin aging from the moment we're born. Naturally, that concept looks different for somebody in their teens versus somebody who is in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s. I focus on aging as a developmental stage and assist you in designing a plan and approach that works for you regarding whatever you are dealing with - whether it's mental health, social health, issues related to physical health, grief and loss, or all of the above.

As one moves into older adulthood perspectives and abilities change. I have experience working with people managing multiple medical issues, grief, concerns over loss of function, and medical recovery. It has been a true honor to work with a variety of older adults at VA Medical Hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation and now through outpatient private practice. Commonly people meet with me to work through concerns related to aging, past trauma, and current medical limitations.