Jason Olin PhD
Therapy for Health Crises, Caregiving & Major Life Transitions
Because navigating change, especially health-related change, shouldn’t feel like something you have to do alone.
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When you’re managing a medical diagnosis, caring for an aging parent, or navigating a partner’s illness, life doesn’t pause. You may still be leading a team, running a company, raising children, or carrying major responsibility at work. Health-related stress can quietly erode clarity, patience, and confidence long before anyone else sees it.
Common Reasons People
Seek Therapy for Health and Aging Stress
You may be seeking support because:
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Feeling torn between caregiving and career expectations
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Guilt about impatience or resentment
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Fear of cognitive decline in yourself
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Anxiety about losing authority or capacity
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Navigating anticipatory grief while staying functional
These are deeply human concerns. Therapy provides space to process what’s happening and helps you adapt with clarity and strength.
My Approach to Health & Life Stress Therapy
I offer a collaborative, grounded approach to therapy that blends clinical expertise with practical tools.
We’ll work together to:
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Understand the emotional impact of health challenges or caregiving
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Identify stress triggers and coping mechanisms that actually work for you
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Support your relationships, especially when roles are shifting
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If appropriate, integrate neuropsychological testing to clarify cognitive concerns
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Build a sense of control and direction, even when life feels unpredictable
Whether you're managing your own illness, a partner’s diagnosis, or a complex family dynamic, therapy can help you reclaim agency and perspective.
Why Professionals Seek Me Out for This Work
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Clinical training in geropsychology and neuropsychology
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Experience supporting families facing dementia and chronic illness
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Personal understanding of caregiving strain
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Ability to integrate cognitive assessment when needed
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Schedule a Consultation
Let’s talk about how therapy can help you navigate this season of life with more calm, clarity, and care. Note; Serious illness often intensifies anxiety and overcommitment.