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FAQ

How Would I Benefit?

Many caregivers find it helpful to speak with a trained professional throughout the caregiving journey.

Look out for signs that it may be time to consider therapy or counseling if you're experiencing:

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Anger or frustration

You find yourself more irritable than usual, even small things bother you.

Fear

You're afraid of making mistakes that could harm your loved one or yourself, and you may struggle with sleep.

Guilt

You feel guilty for wanting time for yourself, thinking it's selfish to have personal needs.

Stress

You feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, experiencing physical symptoms like back pain or stomach issues

Depression

You feel persistent sadness, find it hard to shake off the blues, and may feel like crying often.

Isolation or Loneliness

Even though you know others are caregivers too, you feel alone in your responsibilities

Anxiety

Your worries have increased, and you may doubt yourself at times.

Grief or Sadness

Anticipating the loss of your loved one can lead to feelings of sadness and unfairness about their suffering.

Physical Strain or Exhaustion

Simple tasks feel like a struggle, and even a full night's sleep doesn't refresh you.

Why Caregiver Therapy? 

Caregiver therapy helps prevent or alleviate issues such as:

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Burn Out

Feeling emotionally exhausted and disconnected from your loved one.

Sleep Problems & Fatigue 

Difficulty falling or staying asleep, extreme fatigue affecting daily life.

Substance Abuse

Turning to alcohol, medication, or other substances to cope with stress and exhaustion.

Physical Health Conditions

Aches, pains, headaches, stomach problems, and breathing difficulties.

Headaches

Tension, cluster, or migraine headaches that become more frequent and severe.

Worsening Pre-Existing Illnesses

Conditions like hypertension or diabetes may worsen despite medication.

Weakened Immune System

 Increased susceptibility to illness due to chronic stress.

​How Does Therapy Help?

Therapy or counseling with a skilled professional provides emotional support and a safe space to:

Make sense of your emotions.

Realize that others are going through similar experiences, bringing relief.

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Identify areas for improvement.

Prevent burnout and improve communication with your loved ones.​

​Discuss uncomfortable topics.

Address issues you may not feel comfortable discussing with family or friends.

 

Receive tips.

Gain valuable feedback to make better decisions and prioritize self-care.​

Develop healthier relationships.

Learn strategies for healthier relationships with your loved ones and yourself.

To learn more about how therapy can help you reach out for support.

This is a supervised private practice. It is owned by a master's level, non-independent licensee under Board-approved clinical supervision pursuant to A.A.C. R4-6-211.

The Board- approved clinical supervisor of this practice is: Venessa De La Cruz, LCSW 1166 E. Warner Rd. Suite 203 Gilbert, AZ. 85296 (480)223-8817

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