With proper technology support (and this is crucial), on-line therapy can provide access to services that seniors might not otherwise attend in person due to geographical isolation, mobility limitations, and/or difficulty finding care coverage for a loved one. Like many novel challenges, technology can be daunting. However, with practice, on-line therapy can become as familiar as using the telephone, and open up new options for mental health services and education for seniors.

I have been a licensed psychologist for thirty years. I have provided assessment and treatment in both in- and outpatient facilities as well as incarcerated settings. I have had the opportunity to provide treatment services for confined veterans and incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities or other cognitive impairments. I have taught clinical psychology at a university, trained and mentored countless clinicians, and I continue to volunteer yearly at a local high school to talk to students about careers in psychology.

My interest in becoming a psychologist stemmed from college volunteer work, initially with developmentally disabled children, then at a local county jail. THAT was a long time ago, however. Perhaps more relevant is what inspires my work as a therapist currently. It is a deeply satisfying privilege to support another human being’s reflection, self-awareness, and mastery of whatever tribulations they may face. Truly exciting, and often synergistic as I too learn from my clients and can carry new knowledge forward as I work with others.