Aging Concerns

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In addressing aging concerns, I provide a supportive and empowering space for individuals to navigate changes in sexuality, intimacy, and body image as they age. Through personalized strategies, psychoeducation, and compassionate exploration, I help clients embrace their evolving sexual selves with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of vitality and fulfillment.

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).

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.

I work with adults on mid to late life issues. This may include coping with age-related and chronic health conditions; partner loss, death and dying; transitions to empty nesting, retirement and relocation; functionality and quality of life; finding purpose, integrative understanding and wisdom; social isolation and loneliness.

I specialize in working with adults from middle age to later life, including caregivers and focus on needs and concerns related to aging and life transitions.

I have worked in the nursing home on and off for a decade. I want to work with people who are caregivers. Some of the topics may include stress, anxiety and depression.

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

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 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.