Wholistic Counseling for Older Adults
According to the CDC, approximately 20% of adults over 55 struggle with one or more mental health issues. At Wholistic Counseling, our licensed therapists have extensive experience working with older adults, guiding them through the obstacles unique to this phase of life.
- Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
- Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge
- Increased worry or feeling stressed
- Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness
- Ongoing headaches, digestive issues, or pain
- Misuse of alcohol or drugs
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts
- Engaging in high-risk activities
- Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior
- Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family, or social life
- Engaging in thinking or behavior that is concerning to others
- Seeing, hearing, and feeling things that other people do not see, hear, or feel
Older Adult Counseling Specializations
Depression
While depression can affect people at any stage of life, certain types of depression are more commonly experienced in older adults.
- Major Depressive Disorder – includes symptoms lasting at least two weeks that interfere with a person’s ability to perform daily tasks
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) – a depressed mood that lasts more than two years, but the person may still be able to perform daily tasks, unlike someone with Major Depressive Disorder
- Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder – depression related to the use of substances, like alcohol or pain medication
- Depressive Disorder Due to A Medical Condition – depression related to a separate illness, like heart disease or multiple sclerosis.
Other forms of depression include psychotic depression, postmenopausal depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Our team of licensed counselors provides wholistic therapy for many other obstacles faced by older adults, including:
Life Transitions
- Retirement
- Adjusting to grandparenthood
- Health changes
- Loss of a spouse or partner
- Navigating changes in independence
- Loss of friends and peers
- Facing mortality
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Grief and loss
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem Issues
- Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Thinking and Cognitive Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Wholistic Therapy for Veterans
We help veterans work through their unique issues while collaborating with their families and dedicating ourselves to caring for this special population. We have a deep understanding of veterans’ struggles with mental health, recognizing that each of these individuals has many layers.
Therapy Modalities and Techniques for Older Adults
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Strength-Based Therapy