Online Therapy in FL
Helping them, while taking care of yourself.
The cancer diagnosis was painful for you too.
Stepping into the role of caregiver can feel like being dropped into a whole new world overnight. On top of everything you already juggle, there’s suddenly so much to learn and do—keeping up with finances, figuring out when to speak up for your loved one and when to step back, learning how to clean surgical drains, watching for signs that mean it’s time to head back to the hospital. And underneath it all, there’s the fear of losing someone you care about, and the frustration of not being able to take their pain away.
For others, caregiving looks different. Maybe your relationship with the person you’re caring for is complicated. Maybe you’re here out of duty, not love. That’s okay, too. The stress, the upheaval—it’s still real.
And somewhere in all of this, you’re supposed to find time for yourself—a moment to breathe or just be still. It feels impossible sometimes.
This space is yours.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
How Therapy Can Help:
You are just as important as the people you care for. And, if it helps to know, taking care of your own needs can actually make you a more effective caregiver. Therapy can be a space for you to express everything - the frustration, the fear, the cautious excitement, the moments of relief. It’s a place to learn how to give back to yourself.
Here’s what we might focus on together:
Identifying and challenging thoughts. This is a critical skill for caregivers, who may struggle with the beliefs that they’re not doing enough or should be handling things differently.
Enhancing problem-solving skills so you can make those tough medical decisions, keep life organized, or handle complicated family dynamics.
Discovering what self-care looks like for you and finding ways to fit it into your life as it is right now.
Learning how to manage relationships with the people in your life: family, friends, the care team (which you are a part of), and employers.
Recognizing and dealing with stress or caregiver burnout.
Common topics of discussion:
- Changes in your relationship, whether they’re positive or negative
- Being the “right” kind of caregiver (hint: there’s no such thing!)
- How to provide encouragement to the person you’re caring for
- Coping with role changes. Transitioning from being a partner, parent, or child to becoming a caregiver can bring unique challenges.
- Figuring out what questions you need answered from the medical team
- Processing grief, whether it’s for the future or the past