Aging Transitions-Counseling for Older Adults and Caregivers
I've spent my career believing that the right support at the right moment can change everything for a person. I work with individuals and families navigating some of life's biggest and most tender aging transitions. With years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and human connection, I'm here to bring all I've learned to sit alongside you.
Hi, I'm Sharon "Skip" Coleman Wade, LPC (yes, Skip is a nickname I've had since childhood). I understand that aging can bring changes that no one fully prepares for, and I can help you navigate these challenges.
How can I help?
Dementia Diagnosis and Caregiving
Whether you've received a dementia diagnosis or are caring for someone who has, I offer a steady space to process changes and plan for what comes next.
Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness, or watching a spouse or aging parent manage it, carries its own unique weight. Counseling can provide the support you need to carry this burden.
Grief and Loss
Losing a spouse or dealing with the grief of someone still living is one of the hardest transitions in later life. We'll approach this journey at your pace.
Retirement and Life Transitions
Preparing for retirement is not only practical but also emotional. I help you explore your identity, purpose, and relationships as life shifts.
Family Relationships and Stress
When pressure strains your closest relationships, we work on communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining connections.
Trauma, Depression, Anxiety
Whether you're managing the quiet weight of a diagnosis, struggling to hold relationships together under strain, or trying to make sense of a life that feels unstable, you don't have to navigate it alone.
How I Work
My approach is person-centered: you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you. I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Family Focused Therapy, and strength-based techniques, to create a plan as unique as you are. Together, we will build on your existing strengths: your resilience, your history, and your values.
Your First Step
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Call 720-336-1713 or use the form below, and I'll respond, usually on the same day.
I offer a free consultation, accept insurance and self-pay—check options below—and sessions are available via telehealth.
Are you ready to start your therapy journey?
skipwade.com - Englewood, CO 80113
Insurance and self-pay
I accept Medicare and most Commercial insurance and self-pay
I am also accessible through these mental Health Platforms:
I am fully licensed in the state of Colorado and offer telehealth sessions state wide.
