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
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in counseling, and therefore a strengths-based person-centered approach is at the core of my work with my clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or other challenges, I am here to support you on your journey. My care, concern and respect for my clients, as well as my belief in people's capacity to...
Getting older is part of every person's journey, and it comes with many rewards. But, we recognize that aging can bring unwanted burdens - new limitations, medical concerns, feeling overwhelmed and worried about day to day tasks. Maybe you're caregiving for a loved one, or maybe you are a loved one frustrated with the challenges aging can bring. At American Elder Care, we listen, we work to cre...
As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less...
Tired of feeling disconnected, sick of the repetitive arguments, or upset because your love life has fizzled? If you feel at a loss about what to do, I could help. I provide counseling to individuals and couples dealing with relationship issues, and also specialize in intimacy issues for middle aged and older adults and people with medical conditions. Your marriage may be reeling from an affair...
"Life Is not a straight road, but a winding path. Around each corner may be a new challenge. As a therapist I am here to help you navigate your “path” and enrich your journey." My specializations lie in helping teens and adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Whether this is a result of stress, life transitions, grief, loss, divorce, career or education challenges, self-esteem, chronic...
We all go through issues in life when we may need help. I have extensive experience working with those who suffer from depression, anxiety, aging and end of life issues, chronic pain and adoption issues to name a few. Together we will devise a treatment plan to meet your needs and help achieve your goals. Sometimes getting therapy is a difficult decision to make. I strive to provide help for th...
I provide counseling services to adults 19 years of age and older. Creative and personalized interventions are utilized to target a wide variety of mental health concerns including, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD, as well as challenges that many of us face which impact functioning in important areas of life, such as Aging in Place Successfully, Grief and Loss, Ineffective...
Today’s world is a very complex place and our stress levels are often off the charts. Many times, it would be good to just have someone to talk to. Someone to discuss our stressors with – relationships, workplace issues, issues of aging and loss, issues with alcohol or drugs. I would love to be able to sit down with you and help in any way I can. I have 30+ years dealing with all these issues a...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Saint Xavier University and a Master of Social Work degree from Governors State University. I have extensive experience in the healthcare field. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, aging issues, chronic health issues, stress management and life transitions....
You’re facing a crossroads in your healthcare and you are not feeling super optimistic. Sadly, you have learned to accept your poor health condition as a general way of life. Living with pain and watching your health decline, facing a future where aging means more symptoms with more medications or future surgery, is a terrible option. Looking for that key that will help you heal and be healthy ...
The struggle in life can get real, sometimes more often than we like. Maybe you are struggling with feeling stressed, isolated, hopeless, anxious, lost or unmotivated. It could be that life has become misaligned and you are ready to address your substance use whether it be alcohol and/or other drugs. Maybe you are the primary caregiver for your aging parent or grandparent, and the physical and...
