Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

Getting to advanced age can be a blessing, but it also presents many challenges. Retirement, lifestyle changes, health issues, cognitive decline, are just some of those challenges. Finding purpose and value in all life stages requires accepting changes and adapting to new circumstances.

I have a special interest in working with folks 50+ figure out what you want these later years to look like, address the unique challenges that come with aging and prepare for the end of your life in a way that honors all you've worked for. This includes working with families to help provide care and make sense of the loss that can come with illness and disorders (such as dementia) that come over time.

Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.

We provide psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of older adults, with a focus on supporting emotional well-being, life transitions, and overall quality of life in later years. Our approach addresses concerns such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, cognitive changes, and adjustment to aging-related challenges. We integrate cognitive therapy principles and health psychology to support overall wellness, strengthen coping skills, and promote healthy behavior change. We work collaboratively with clients to enhance resilience and foster a sense of purpose, dignity, and connection throughout the aging process.

I can help with elderly phase of life issues. During our collaborative experience together, I will provide an empathic and caring space to help you move through your struggles, so you can live your best life. Together we will find ways towards a path of feeling better, leaning new coping skills to reconnect with your internal self.

Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city and a hub for defense manufacturing, healthcare, and distribution logistics — an occupational mix that shapes a therapy culture in which shift work stress, workplace injury adjustment, and career identity are common themes. The city has a significant Burmese refugee community — one of the largest in the United States — creating important demand for therapists with cultural competence around refugee trauma, resettlement stress, and the challenges of navigating American systems. Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network provide major institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community. Fort Wayne's conservative faith community means spiritually integrated approaches are a prominent feature of the local therapy offering.

Gender ID

	73%	Female
	27%	Male

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

57%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
43%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
36%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
36%	Behavioral Therapy
36%	Psychodynamic Therapy
29%	Eclectic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
57%	Young Adult
36%	Teen
14%	Children

Client Focus

79%	Women
57%	LGBTQ+
57%	Men
57%	Persons with Disabilities
43%	Hispanic / Latino

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.

Andrea Barbour

Dr. Jeff J. Rocker

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

Dr. Sheryl Ferguson