As people age, changes inevitably occur. These changes can bring concerns related to life, meaning, and mortality with them. Additionally, physical conditions or health problems may cause mental distress. Mental health professionals can help aging adults address their concerns.
Available Treatment Options
Behavioral and cognitive interventions effectively deal with an array of concerns in the aging population, such as examining patterns of thought or engaging in mindfulness behaviors to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns.
Therapists can also help aging adults manage concerns by examining their past and viewing their life as a growth process.
If adults are experiencing memory issues, exploring the past and revisiting pleasant memories can help increase positive outcomes. Cognitive exercises such as working on puzzles, playing games, or listening to music can also be helpful.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Aging Concerns
As a counselor, I view the counseling process as an extremely empowering and life-changing endeavor and a sign of inner strength. I believe that true and lasting change occurs within the counseling relationship through a collaborative holistic approach; one that attends to the physical and spiritual realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I believe in the resilience of t...
As your therapist, my focus is on helping you improve your quality of life. Change can be scary and the process of aging brings many transitions, some expected and some not quite so expected. If you're struggling with grief or feeling stuck in a rut maybe due to depression or anxiety or not knowing how to structure your life post-retirement, I can help. I am passionate about helping people find...
Life is like the ocean. Most of the time, it's smooth sailing in calm waters. Sometimes, the waves get rough, we lose sight of the shore, or may even find ourselves adrift. Counseling can be a safe place of acceptance and compassion where client and therapist work together to help anchor the client back to their personal place of hope and well-being. My approach to therapy is grounded in the...
Shannon Theobald's clinical counseling experience includes working with trauma, addiction, grief & loss, eating disorders, mental illness, & betrayal trauma. She also works with clients that have dual diagnoses. Using a relational, yet person-centered approach, she helps families and couples reconnect and build healthier communication and behaviors with each other. Shannon is also skill...
Senior Counseling Services, LLC's licensed team of Clinical Social Workers provides in-home mental health counseling across Southeast Michigan. Since 2001, we've helped more than 6000 in-home clients experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation and grief and loss. We also specialize in caregiver and family stress, adjusting to illness and major life changes. Our professional clinicians come righ...
You are meant to change throughout life; however, that does not mean we do not experience growing pains. Right now, you may believe that your current state of anxiety, sadness, frustration and struggle is your final destination. Aubrey is confident that you are meant for much more. She understands the intensity of your situation and through empathetic listening and firm accountability she will...
The decision to seek therapy can be difficult and overwhelming, and we recognize how hard it is to reach out for help. Our goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming by developing a collaborative partnership where together with your therapist you will identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. From the moment you walk in the door we seek to make you feel comfortable, as see...
For over 20 years I have been dedicated to helping people repair and restore their relationships and discover deeper meaning and purpose in their personal life. I address depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life and career transition, divorce, marriage and remarriage, aging and chronic health concerns. I use a holistic approach to help individuals find healing and well-being and help couples f...
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise balanced with compassion to help you through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to...
Why is it that the most important relationship in our lives is often the one that gets the least attention? Self-care is so essential, and yet many of us leave it for last or skip it all together. Many of us in today’s society feel enormous pressure to do and have it all, often at the expense of our happiness and mental health. The resulting anxiety, stress, and depression can be difficult to...
Our ideal client is anyone who is seeking help managing the day-to-day care of a sick or aging loved one, hoping to find a personalized counseling solution that finally feels "right," or in need expert direction and assistance with navigating the complex world of healthcare systems for yourself or someone close to you...rest easy. We're here for you. At LIV Health, we bring every element of...
After many years of working with adults on life stage transitions, I am here to work with you as you work through your transitions. Transitions like - divorce, adult dating, job or career changes, working with aging parents, your own life stages, empty nesting, loss of a loved one or pet. There are so many things that come up in life that adults need to work through - at times this can cause...
Many times our beliefs, experiences, and even our most valuable relationships may leave us feeling as though many things are outside of our control, leading to sadness, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness. Self-limiting beliefs and negative thoughts often lead one down a difficult life's path; further reinforcing or magnifying a sense that joy and fulfillment are not within one's grasp. Often our...
I have over 27 years of clinical social work experience providing services to adolescents, adults and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. My current practice mainly focuses on treating adjustment and mood disorders, recovery from trauma, stress reduction, couple therapy, life transition and aging issues. I favor a holistic approach and use a variety of therapeutic...
We ask a lot of our mind and body. Busy schedules, intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain - not to mention troubles at work, relationship conflict or the search for a relationship, aging parents and/or children - and well, life can feel even more challenging. These compounding stressors impact our ability to connect with ourselves and with others, as well as our ability to l...
