Older adult therapy provides a supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, health changes, and major life transitions. At Live Purposely, we help older adults better understand their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and maintain emotional well-being as they navigate changes in this stage of life.
Later adulthood can bring significant changes and adjustments. Retirement, the loss of loved ones, changes in health, shifting family roles, relocation, or changes in social connections can affect your emotional well-being and sense of stability.
Therapy provides a confidential, nonjudgmental space to talk about what you are experiencing, process difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways of coping with change.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, relationship concerns, or a major life transition, therapy can provide support tailored to your individual needs. You do not have to navigate these changes alone.
Older adult therapy is a form of individual counseling designed to support adults as they navigate emotional, relational, and life challenges that may arise during later adulthood.
Therapy may address anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress, loneliness, relationship concerns, changes in health, retirement, family changes, or other life transitions.
Through individualized therapy, older adults can develop coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, process difficult experiences, and gain greater clarity about how they want to move forward. Sessions are tailored to your needs, circumstances, and goals.
Faith-based and Christian therapy is available for older adults who would like to incorporate their Christian faith and spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process.
Getting started looks different depending on your needs. The initial process gives you an opportunity to discuss what you are experiencing, identify concerns and goals, and determine an appropriate treatment approach.
Depending on your needs and treatment plan, sessions may be scheduled weekly, biweekly, or at another clinically appropriate frequency. Therapy may focus on coping skills, emotional regulation, grief, relationships, stress management, life transitions, or other concerns.
Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to identify strategies that fit your circumstances and goals. Over time, therapy can help you develop greater confidence in managing emotional challenges and navigating changes in your life.
Can I attend older adult therapy online?
Yes. Live Purposely offers secure virtual therapy sessions throughout Florida. Online therapy can be a convenient option for individuals whose mobility, transportation, health, schedule, or other circumstances make traveling to an office difficult. We also offer in-person therapy in Brandon, Florida.
Depending on your needs and circumstances, your therapist can help determine whether virtual therapy is appropriate.
Can family members or caregivers be involved in therapy?
Family members or caregivers may be involved in the therapeutic process when clinically appropriate and with the client’s permission. Your therapist can discuss expectations around privacy, communication, and family involvement at the beginning of treatment.
When appropriate, involving family members can help improve communication and provide additional support as you work toward your goals. Privacy and confidentiality remain important parts of the therapeutic relationship.
We accept a range of insurance plans and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Coverage varies by plan. Visit our Rates & Insurance page for information about accepted plans, rates, and payment options.