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Counseling for Seniors

You have lived through plenty. You still deserve someone to talk to.

65 and Older

A Different Season

Later life brings its own losses: a spouse, friends, a driver's license, a body that used to cooperate, a sense of being useful. Retirement can be lonelier than anyone said, and many seniors grew up being told you do not talk about these things.

Asking for help can be a big step for someone who has always been the helper.

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Who You Would Talk To

Tatiana's Experience With Older Adults

Tatiana has experience serving seniors. She can talk about grief and widowhood, depression that looks like aches, fatigue, or withdrawal, anxiety about health or money, and the strain of caring for a spouse.

For many seniors, faith has been a lifelong companion, and it has a place here if you want it to.

Later-life changes are not all the same, and age alone does not explain what someone wants from counseling. You may be navigating a change in work, caregiving, relationships, health, or the rhythm of daily life. Someone else may want to discuss a concern that has been present for years. A useful consultation starts with your priorities rather than assumptions about what this stage should look like. Ask about current availability, accessibility needs, communication preferences, and whether the offered format fits your circumstances. This proposed page does not establish that a particular accommodation or service arrangement is already in place.

You can also ask how another person’s involvement would be handled if you want help with scheduling or communication. Do not assume that a family member’s participation or access to information is automatic. The practice should clarify the arrangements that apply to you. If technology, transportation, hearing, vision, or another practical concern affects your options, ask about it before scheduling rather than relying on a general description of online or in-person care.

Getting There

In-person sessions are in Sacramento on Howe Avenue. Telehealth works by computer or tablet, and it can be set up with a family member's help.

Medicare

Ask about Medicare when you call. Coverage is verified individually.

Insurance

If You Are Calling About a Parent

For Adult Children Reaching Out

You can call with general questions. Tatiana will still need to talk with your parent, and it is their decision. It may help to describe this as a conversation with someone who understands grief or health changes.