Care Consultation Service
Whether you’re an individual seeking guidance on caring for a loved one, or a family trying to get on the same page, caring for an aging parent with a new or challenging diagnosis — or planning ahead for your own future needs — each step matters, and you deserve support as you move forward.
Topics We Can Address Together:
I can coach you individually on topics like how to advocate for your loved one during doctor’s visits, how to create a supportive living environment, how to navigate the ethical, legal, and insurance challenges of care, and how to enlist the help of family, friends, or other helping professionals. Or, if your family needs a space to align on a plan together, I can facilitate that conversation directly.
- Sorting out emotions related to a new diagnosis or changing care needs
- How to advocate for your loved one during doctor's visits and medical appointments
- Understanding how and when to discuss supportive care or treatment options
- Reviewing advance care planning, and why a living will and other documents are recommended
- Creating a supportive living environment for a loved one with dementia or another life-changing diagnosis
- Defining care roles among multiple family members, and how to set expectations
- Exploring short- and long-term care options, including cost
- Learning about different kinds of housing, from in-home support to assisted living and continuing care communities
- Navigating the ethical, legal, and insurance challenges of care
- Understanding when to apply for benefits, or speak with an elder law attorney or financial planner
- Navigating conversations about memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's with a parent and other family members
- Enlisting the help of family, friends, or other helping professionals
- Referring family members to therapy for their own individual support
FAQs
How is this different from therapy?
This is a consultative service, not therapy. It’s not covered by insurance. The goal is direction toward a plan — not ongoing emotional support.
How many sessions will I need?
Most families get a clear plan within 1 to 3 meetings, whether you’re coming individually or as a family.
How long are sessions, and what do they cost?
Sessions are 1 hour, billed at $200. Additional time is billed as needed. Follow-up is included — 1 to 2 phone calls under 15 minutes, or a short email response.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, if time and distance allow.
Can you consult for my family if you're already my therapist — or my relative's therapist?
No. If I’m already a therapist for someone in your family, I can’t also serve as your consultant. That’s a conflict of interest. I’m happy to provide a referral.