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