Are you a person with a disability?
Do have a disabling condition or neurological or
neurodegenerative disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis,
Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, stroke,
traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, or an aging-related or
other disabling condition such as early stage or early onset
Alzheimer's Disease?
Do any of the following apply to you?
- Are you sad or angry about dimishing capabilities, mobility,
loss of independence or dependence on others?
- Are you feeling overwhelmed by your diagnosis or condition
and its impact on your loved ones?
- Has your self-esteem been affected as a result of being a
person with a disability?
- Do you feel helpless or powerless to change symptoms or the
progression of the disorder?
- Are you struggling with your personal relationships as a
result of your disability?
- Do you feel a loss of privacy in needing regular attendant
care?
- Do you struggle with obtaining and retaining reliable
attendant care?
- Are you lost, isolated or alone, not sure where to turn for
help?
- Are you sad for the loss of hopes and dreams for the future?
I am here to help
I have specialized in working with
people with both acquired and congenital
physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities for over
25 years.My professional experience includes positions as psychotherapist, social worker, care manager, and geriatric specialist.
As a disabled person you face emotional and logistically challenging problems. I offer a sensitive, practical, and thorough approach that enables me to apply the right mix of counseling, education and supportive resources to help you.
I help you sort through the complex mix of emotions you may
feel. I identify, locate and provide you with suitable community and
supportive services to improve the quality of your life.
I also help you navigate the inevitable maze of health care and
supportive services you will face. If you are newly diagnosed, I
educate you about certain implications of the disability or disorder so
you have a context and a plan of action.
My clients come from all walks of life. I work with people of all ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, traditional and non-traditional family structures and life circumstances.
My office has easy parking, is wheelchair accessible, and is
near public transportation and the freeway.
Please call me for a free phone consultation to assess how to get started.