The Weight Of Caregiving | Coaching + Consulting

Coaching & Consulting

Support for the Realities of Caregiving

When caregiving begins to feel confusing, heavy, or quietly destabilizing, most people assume they should simply try harder or cope better. In reality, what’s usually missing is clear orientation — not more effort.

I work with caregivers across a wide range of situations — from everyday caregiving challenges and decision fatigue to more complex family dynamics or emotionally layered relationships. Our work is designed to help you slow things down, make sense of what you’re facing, and reduce the internal pressure that builds when you’re trying to do the right thing without clear guidance.

My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in real-world caregiving experience. Sessions focus on clarity, boundaries, and practical next steps, while also honoring the emotional reality of caregiving — without asking you to relive or analyze your past in order to move forward. We work with what’s happening now, at the pace that feels sustainable.

Who This Is For

This work is for caregivers who find themselves carrying more responsibility than they expected, and who want clearer footing as they navigate decisions, relationships, and ongoing care.

You may recognize yourself here if you are:

An adult child or family member supporting a parent or loved one as they age
Feeling mentally or emotionally worn down by the ongoing demands of caregiving
Unsure how to set limits without guilt, conflict, or second-guessing
Trying to make thoughtful decisions in situations that don’t have obvious answers
Wanting individualized support rather than one-size-fits-all advice

You do not need to be in crisis, have a “difficult” family, or identify with any particular label for this work to be useful. Many people seek support simply because caregiving has become heavier, more complex, or more consuming than they anticipated.

FAQ's

What can I bring to a Caregiving Clarity Session?

One situation, concern, or decision that feels confusing, heavy, or unresolved. You don’t need to organize your thoughts perfectly — we’ll do that together.

Is this therapy?

No. This is consulting and coaching focused on caregiving clarity, decision-making, and practical support. While the work is trauma-informed and emotionally attuned, it is not psychotherapy.

Do I need to have a “serious” or complicated situation to book?

No. Many people book sessions because something feels off, unclear, or heavier than expected. You don’t need to be in crisis for this to be helpful.

Will I be expected to talk about my past or family history?

Only if it feels relevant and useful to the present situation. We stay focused on what’s happening now and what will help you move forward.

What happens after the session?

You’ll leave with clearer perspective and concrete next steps. Some people feel complete after one session; others choose to continue. Either option is fully respected.

Coaching Intake Form

Next Steps

Getting started is simple and designed to respect your time and energy.

1. Complete the contact and intake form
This brief form helps orient the session around what’s most pressing for you right now. It’s not an application and there’s no need to over-explain — just enough to give us a shared starting point.

2. Schedule your Caregiving Clarity Session
After submitting the form, you’ll be directed to schedule a 90-minute session at a time that works for you.

3. Meet for a focused session
We’ll use the time to clarify your situation, reduce second-guessing, and identify realistic next steps. There is no obligation to continue beyond this session.

How I Work

My work is structured, focused, and designed to bring clarity to situations that feel emotionally or logistically tangled. Rather than open-ended support, I offer contained sessions that center on a specific caregiving concern or decision point.

We begin by identifying what feels most urgent or confusing right now. From there, we separate facts from fear, clarify where responsibility realistically lies, and identify practical next steps that reduce ongoing strain. Sessions are paced to support clear thinking, not emotional overwhelm.

Depending on your situation, our work may include:

Clarifying caregiving decisions and next steps
Identifying where guilt, habit, or family roles are influencing choices
Establishing boundaries that are realistic and sustainable
Reducing internal conflict so decisions feel steadier and more grounded

You don’t need to prepare extensively or explain your entire history. We work with the situation in front of you and focus on what will be most helpful now.

The Caregiving Clarity Session

$250

A 75-minute, one-time consulting session designed to help you think clearly about a specific caregiving situation or decision.

This session is ideal if you are:

Feeling stuck between options
Unsure whether your concerns are warranted
Managing conflicting input from family, professionals, or care settings
Carrying ongoing doubt or second-guessing

During the session, we will:

Clarify what is actually happening versus what feels overwhelming
Identify key pressure points and blind spots
Determine what matters most right now
Outline concrete, realistic next steps

You’ll leave with greater confidence, clearer perspective, and a steadier sense of direction. There is no ongoing commitment required.

Continued work is available if it feels useful, but the session stands on its own.

Why Work With Me

Caregiving decisions often sit at the intersection of responsibility, emotion, and uncertainty. Having support that is steady, grounded, and respectful of your limits can make a meaningful difference.

Trauma-informed and steady
I work in a way that prioritizes emotional safety without requiring you to revisit or analyze your past. Our focus stays on what is happening now and what will help you move forward with greater clarity.

Clear, practical guidance
Sessions are oriented toward understanding your situation and identifying realistic next steps. This is not generic advice, and it’s not open-ended processing. The goal is clarity you can use.

Ethical and realistic
I hold both the emotional and practical realities of caregiving. That means honest conversation, grounded expectations, and respect for what you can — and cannot — carry.

Experience with both everyday and complex caregiving
I work with caregivers across a wide spectrum of family dynamics, from relatively straightforward situations to those shaped by long-standing tension, burnout, or emotional strain. You don’t need a “complicated” family for this work to be helpful.