Gen X: Navigating Life’s Complexities with Empathy and Expertise

Balancing Multiple Roles
You might be feeling the intense pressure of being in the “sandwich generation,” juggling the care of both aging parents and your own children. The constant demands can take a toll on your health and well-being, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and guilty for not being able to give 100% to everyone. This can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy.

How I Can Help: As a Baby Boomer psychotherapist with extensive experience in navigating family dynamics, I understand the long-term impact of these stressors. I help you prioritize self-care, set healthy boundaries, and reframe guilt into constructive action, ensuring you don’t lose yourself in the process.

Career and Financial Concerns
You may be facing the threat of layoffs, job dissatisfaction, or the overwhelming challenge of retirement planning. The uncertainty and financial pressures can leave you feeling unstable and fearful, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and a sense of being trapped with no clear way out.

How I Can Help: Drawing on my decades of experience in guiding adults through anxiety, I help you develop a clear action plan, creating short-term, actionable goals that alleviate anxiety and give you a sense of control over your career and financial future.

Midlife Transitions
As you confront the realities of aging, you might be dealing with health scares, declining physical capabilities, and existential questions about your purpose and worth. These challenges can lead to feelings of despair, hopelessness, and a questioning of your value in this stage of life.

How I Can Help: I understand these transitions firsthand and offer tailored guidance that helps you accept the natural changes of aging while still committing to living a fulfilling life that aligns with your values and passions.

Identity and Legacy
You may be grappling with fears about leaving a significant legacy or feeling like you’ve missed your true purpose in life. These thoughts can create a deep sense of existential anxiety, leaving you questioning the meaning of your life’s work.

How I Can Help: My lived experience allows me to empathize with these fears and guide you in exploring what legacy truly means to you. Together, we’ll identify meaningful contributions you can still make, ensuring your sense of identity is preserved and enriched.

Technology and Change
The rapid pace of technological change might leave you feeling obsolete, especially in professional settings where technological competence is crucial. This can lead to significant anxiety and feelings of inadequacy as you struggle to keep up.

How I Can Help: As someone who has adapted to changing technologies myself, I guide you in overcoming these anxieties, fostering a growth mindset, and learning how to embrace new tools without fear, drawing from my own experiences of continuous learning.

Relationship Issues
With your children leaving home and shifts occurring in your long-term relationships, you might be experiencing deep loneliness, marital discord, or even contemplating divorce. These changes can make it difficult to reconnect with your partner and adjust to this new phase of life.

How I Can Help: With my rich understanding of long-term relationship dynamics, I help you rebuild connections with your partner through empathy, communication skills training, and mindfulness techniques, ensuring that your relationships can evolve and thrive.