Caregivers

Anxiety, Depression, and Grief Counseling in Columbia, MO for Caregivers

Caregiver Counseling

You love your spouse and care for them meticulously. You want your spouse to have the best life they can have, but lately, it’s been overwhelming, sad, and frustrating.

You are watching them leave you bit by bit as their disease is taking more of a toll. You are up at night and up all day. You barely have a minute to eat a bite, let alone take a shower, or go have coffee with a friend.

You don’t tell your children and friends about what it is really like because it feels embarrassing. You are a devoted spouse, but you feel like you are letting down your spouse and children because you can’t keep up with everything. You feel guilty that you want to get your hair done, go out with a friend for coffee, and just take a ride.

Caregiving is the most rewarding yet most difficult thing you’ve ever done

You worry that at some point you aren't going to wake up when they need you because of the sheer exhaustion. Or worse, you are going to run out of patience and kindness and stop caregiving with love and kindness. You feel like you don't have time to care for yourself right now, but you know you have to be able to care for your spouse.

It is unimaginable to do something just for you and have the support you need.

I help spouses who are caregivers learn strategies to gain balance and feel less guilt and anxiety. After the first session, you will be able to implement what you learn. Over time, you will feel more balance between your needs and your spouse’s needs. My hope is for you to rediscover the love you have for your spouse and yourself.

If you are ready to move from depressed and anxious to live a life with more balance and less sadness, contact me for a consult. Call me at (573) 238-8575 for your free 15-minute phone consultation about counseling in Columbia, Missouri.