You’ve been through too much to stop now,
and it’s not too late to start over.
As an LGBTQ+ person, you may be thinking, “I’ve come through so much already, just to arrive at this point in life and have new challenges.” Moving through midlife into older adulthood brings with it retirement, relationship endings, bereavement, questions of identity and contribution.
Like you, my clients have been doing their absolute best to cope with stressful situations outside their control. Becoming a caregiver to a loved one. Coping with a new medical problem or disability. Feeling edged out of a job at a critical time in their career as they prepare for retirement. Many of my clients know what it feels like to be “different” due to their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other personal characteristics. They have already been through a lot! And they’re tired. My work with them focuses on identifying what matters most, finding ways to think differently about their situation, and take steps to make things feel more balanced.
I help people who are:
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Overwhelmed by loss and grief
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Coming out or transitioning in mid/late life
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Adjusting to caregiving for friends or family
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Constantly thinking about the past
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Feeling useless or directionless
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Seeking ways to contribute and connect with others
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Troubled by loneliness and isolation
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Going through faith crisis and changes in spirituality
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Aging with HIV/AIDS
Shift from “what might have been” to find a new path for your proud heart.
Each of us is a unique blend of life experiences and identities, some of which may be more privileged and some which may bring unique challenges, experiences with discrimination, or internal struggles. My goal is to listen and understand, as best I can, the world in which you live, the values and beliefs you hold, and tailor our work to meet you where you are, so we can move forward from that foundation. Therapy doesn’t make you a different person, it helps you become the best version of yourself, at this time. We’re all growing, and it is my honor to be part of your personal evolution.
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My hope is that others who are fearful, confused, stagnant, grieving, or hopeless do not have to be alone in those feelings, while working their way through. As humans we have the capacity to engage in our lives in new ways, at any age. Dedicating time to therapy can be an important step in sorting things out. Life is complex and difficult at times – everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives.
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If you think now is the time to make some changes or get personalized support, please reach out.
