Aging Concerns

I have 13 years of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation counseling and have experience working with individuals experiencing major life transitions sometimes attributed to the natural aging process. I have assisted individuals in their desire to improve their quality of life, move forward with retirement plans, and find heightened purpose and fulfillment in their older years.

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.

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!

I have extensive experience working in home health, hospice and helping seniors develop a greater understanding of their mental health related to the aging process. I provide emotional support to clients one-on-one and in groups to develop coping skills to manage grief and loss and death and dying. I have provided support to caregivers and family members experiencing difficulty managing the care of their elders and loved ones. I have assisted with senior care planning and emotional health.

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.

I specialize in aging, helping clients navigate the challenges - grief & loss, health concerns, empty nesting, job loss/change, changes to family structure and home life - and the feelings of loss, anxiety, sadness and fear that come with it. Whether you are searching for meaning or purpose as you move into the next chapter or trying to make sense of of how you got to this point in the first place, together we explore what would make you feel more whole, fulfilled and contented.

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 worked extensively with older adults (60+) experiencing loss, declining health, and general adjustment to aging and it's many implications for patients and older adults, such as memory issues, loss of strength, decreased mobility, etc.

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.

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

Experience supporting elders in feeling seen, heard and respected as they encounter life changes related to aging.

I worked in hospice as my first profession out of grad school and am well versed in working with elderly as well as with death and dying, and with grief and loss.

My work often centers around exploring purpose and identity in the later stages of life. Aging presents a unique set of circumstances, and my goal is to honor your experiences and wisdom while offering support for your specific needs and challenges. Often this includes discussion of adapting to changes, both in your self and the world around you.

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.

Professionally, I have been working in the mental health field since 2010. This experience has ranged across the span of mental health crisis work in community mental health, work with older adults in long term care, and currently in inpatient psychiatric work as the Manager of Psychiatric Programming. Collectively, these experiences have given me a deep understanding of the impact of mental health across all systems and remind me of the great resiliency of individuals.

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

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.