Counseling & Therapy for Family Caregivers
Take Better Care of Those You Love
by Taking Care of Yourself, Too
Providing care for a loved one can be one of the most meaningful roles you'll ever take on – and one of the most challenging.
If you're a family caregiver – whether you're supporting an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic or serious illness, a child with special needs, or another loved one – you know how caregiving can reshape every aspect of your life.
What once felt manageable may now feel relentless, even never-ending.
What once brought you joy may now be leading to frustration, numbness, or burnout.
And what once felt like "doing your part" or "helping out" may now feel like you're being consumed by a role you never expected and didn't fully choose.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, deadened, or even resentful – you're far from alone. And help is available.
At Big Life Change Therapy, we specialize in supporting family caregivers through the emotional, mental, and relational challenges that come with long-term caregiving.
So, if you find yourself saying things like:
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"I'm so tired, but I just can't stop."
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"Everyone keeps telling me to take care of myself, but I don't know where to start, let alone how to find the time."
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"This isn’t the life I imagined – and I feel guilty even thinking that."
We get it ... and counseling and therapy can help.
We're here to walk with you each step of the way, help you stay grounded, process the often conflicting and overwhelming emotions, take care of your own well-being, and reconnect with your own life – while continuing to care for those you love.
How Counseling & Therapy Can Help Support You as a Caregiver
Caregiving often comes with a unique set of challenges – even when you love the person you're caring for tremendously, the mental, emotional, and physical toll can be immense.
So, if you find yourself saying things like:
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Emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue
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Chronic stress that affects your sleep, immunity, and overall health
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Feelings of isolation and disconnection from your previous life
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Financial strain from caregiving expenses or reduced work hours
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Relationship changes with the person you're caring for – and with others
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Grief as you watch your loved one's health decline
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Guilt about needing time for yourself or having "negative" feelings
You don't have to carry any of this alone.
Our counseling and therapy services are designed to help you navigate the emotional complexities of caregiving with more clarity, resilience, and support by providing:
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Sustainable self-care practices that fit into your limited time
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Strategies to manage caregiver burden and prevent burnout
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A safe space to process complex emotions like grief, guilt, and resentment
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Support in setting healthy boundaries your loved one and other family members
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Guidance in making difficult care decisions with clarity and confidence
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Help balancing caregiving responsibilities with your own needs, values, and identity
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Opportunities to find meaning and purpose within your caregiving role – and reconnect with sources of joy and fulfillment
We also offer specialized support for different types of caregivers ...
Family Caregivers
Our counseling and therapy services are designed to help you navigate the emotional complexities of caregiving with more clarity, resilience, and support by providing:
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Navigate the profound identity shift that comes with becoming a caregiver
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Manage family dynamics and conflicts around care decisions
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Cope with anticipatory grief as you witness changes in your loved one
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Build a sustainable support network and explore respite options
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Advocate effectively for your loved one within healthcare systems
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Maintain your own health and relationships
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Prepare for and transition when your caregiving role eventually changes or ends
Sandwich Generation Caregivers
If you’re caring for both children and aging parents, you’re facing an especially complex balancing act. We provide support to help you:
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Balance the needs of multiple generations simultaneously
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Create practical systems to navigate competing responsibilities
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Maintain your professional responsibilities alongside caregiving
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Preserve your romantic relationship amid caregiving demands
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Access support resources for both childcare and eldercare
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Manage the feelings of guilt and overwhelm that come from being pulled in multiple directions
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Set priorities and make difficult choices with self-compassion
Our Therapeutic Approach
At Big Life Change Therapy, our therapists deeply understand the emotional landscape of caregiving and use evidence-based approaches that are tailored to your unique needs, including:
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: techniques you can use to feel more grounded even in brief moments
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Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): to address caregiver anxiety, depression, and overwhelm
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): to help you stay connected to your values and what matters most
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Self-Compassion Practices: to counter guilt and self-criticism
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Practical Problem-Solving Skills: to help you navigate specific caregiving challenges
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Grief Counseling: to process the many layered losses that can accompany caregiving
And because we understand that your time and availability may be unpredictable or limited, we offer flexible appointment times and both in-person and virtual sessions.
When to Reach Out for Help
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to benefit from counseling and therapy for caregivers. Consider reaching out if you're experiencing:
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Persistent exhaustion that doesn't improve with rest
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Feelings of resentment, anger, or hopelessness about your situation
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Anxiety or panic symptoms related to your caregiving responsibilities
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Difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, or health problems linked to stress
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Withdrawal from relationships or activities you once enjoyed
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Increased use of alcohol or other substances to cope
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Thoughts about harming yourself or the person you're caring for
Why Choose Big Life Change Therapy to Support You?
At Big Life Change Therapy, we recognize the immense contribution you make to your loved ones and society. We believe that by supporting caregivers, we strengthen the entire care ecosystem.
And we know that taking care of your own mental health isn't selfish – it's essential for sustainable caregiving.
Research consistently shows that when caregivers receive support, they're better able to maintain their own health and well-being, which means they're better able to show up and care for their loved ones.
This is why we offer:
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Specialized expertise in caregiver stress and support
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Priority scheduling for urgent needs
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Appointments within 48 hours whenever possible
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Warm, affirming, nonjudgmental care
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Sliding scale options to improve access
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In-person and virtual sessions to meet you where you are
You've been carrying more than you know – and you're just starting to realize how heavy the burden's become.
Let us help you lighten the load.
Contact us today, schedule your free 15-minute consultation, ask any questions you have, and discover whether our counseling and therapy services for caregivers can support you through this challenging but meaningful life role.
You don't have to go through this alone. With the right support, you can give your loved one the best care possible – and care for yourself, too.