Right now, life is feeling more than overwhelming. You feel on edge, anxious, and guilty. In fact, you are trying to manage a family, work, school, and take care of your older loved ones. At this point, you are feeling more than defeated. Rather than focusing on yourself, family, or work, you are often distracted or interrupted because you are often taking calls for your loved ones.
Here is the thing, when you are a caregiver, often it can be a sudden change in your life. Life transitions happen all the time, but when you are constantly taking care of the needs of parents or grandparents who you once saw as strong, it can cause distress. Caregivers are more likely to experience stress especially if they are female. You may have depression or feel socially isolated. Additionally, as you care for family and older adults, financial difficulties may arise adding more stress. You may be living with the person you are caring for, or spending a high number of hours providing care. This can increase the difficulty with coping or problem-solving which are risk factors for burnout.
As online therapists who specialize in working with families, we understand that you are dedicated to caring for your loved one. However, you may need space to process feelings of isolation, overwhelm, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the lack of support from others. We are here to provide a space for you to be heard, while also helping you develop a self-care plan to reduce burnout.
Reasons Adults Begin Caregiver Counseling
We all need space to breathe and process tough times. You may be dealing with a parent’s health for the first time. Or you are taking care of an older spouse and having trouble coping with the transition. Here are some common reasons we see adults and families in therapy:
- Health Adjustments
- Relationships
- Family Conflict
- Emotional Disturbances
- Grief Counseling
- Loss of independence
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Reduced sleep.
- Trouble concentrating
- Loss of relationships/support
There are many reasons someone may begin eldercare counseling with us. What is important to know is that our online therapists for caregivers are here to support you individually or with your loved ones in family therapy as you need.
Counseling For Caregivers Can Give You The Peace You Need To Cope With This Life Transition.
As a working professional, parent, and now caregiver, we understand that time is of the essence for you. The thought of going to caregiver counseling when you have no time for yourself feels like the last thing you want to do right now. You may work a full-time job or two. Plus, you have children to look after. Trust me, we understand, but if you do not take the time to walk through your distress, it will only continue to hold you back with anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. You deserve a space to recover and breathe. The sooner you begin eldercare counseling and invest in yourself, the sooner your mental wellness will improve. Our therapists for caregivers in California would be honored to walk alongside you and develop a healthy self-care plan for both you and your family as you navigate this time of uncertainty.
Elevate You Counseling’s Approach to Elder Care and Counseling for Caregivers
As a family, you may be struggling to balance life, while also taking care of your loved ones. We know you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out. Additionally, you may be experiencing shame and guilt for needing a break. Caregiver counseling is a space for you to identify what you are dealing with and understand the issue. We will work together to recognize where in your community you can gain support, and bring awareness to any barriers you are facing. We will also identify your strengths and use them to guide and empower you as you. Furthermore, we know that talking can be a source of relief, but we also know setting up a plan can help you feel more in control. Therefore, we will discuss the next steps for you and your family.
If you are ready to reduce your anxiety and depression, improve communication, relationships, and support systems, we are here to support you in caregiver counseling today!
Ready to Begin Counseling for Caregivers in California?
We understand that you love your family. However, taking care of older family members can cause stress on the whole family. It is important to develop space to recover from the overwhelm and maintain your family’s mental health. By talking with a trained, knowledgeable, and understanding online therapist at Elevate You Counseling, your loved ones can feel more connected. Together you will experience reduced anxiety, support with grief, isolation, and loneliness. Begin to better understand what you are going through and develop a plan for better mental health. To get started in therapy, follow these simple steps:
- Contact Elevate You Counseling
- Talk with a skilled online therapist.
- Begin to maintain the wellness of your family in a space that is healing and safe.
Other Therapy Services at Elevate You Counseling
At Elevate You Counseling, we strive to provide a wide range of services. We enjoy working with families to help them foster better connections. However, counseling for caregivers is not the only service we offer. For those looking for other services, we can help you as well. Other services we offer in our counseling practice in California include individual therapy, elder care and counseling for caregivers, family therapy, depression treatment, anxiety treatment, therapy for veterans, PTSD treatment and trauma therapy, and groups for grief and loss. If you are ready to take the next steps and work through any issues holding you back, we are here to help. Get in touch in person or via online therapy in California today!
If you think your family would benefit from working with a licensed medical professional, please reach out to us.
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