Aging Concerns

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

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).

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 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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

Part of my work includes being a Care Manager at a Wellness Center in Los Angeles that is comprised primarily of folks in their late 50's, 60's & 70's, where I provide both individual and group counseling.

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.

Hello, Baby Boomers! I am a geriatric psychologist & I feel so drawn to your generation, to everything you & your loved ones are going through as you navigate all the new issues associated with each stage of life, the changes taking place not just in your body & mind, but in your spirit, in the world around you, and in your relationship to it. I may not have as much life experience & wisdom as you, but I do know a few things! I'm sure you'll find that I have much to share that will help you.

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

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.