What kinds of issues do midlife and older adults usually bring to therapy?

Clients in midlife and beyond often come to therapy to explore changes in identity, purpose, or relationships. Common concerns include emotional distance in long-term partnerships, caregiving burnout, loneliness, desire changes, unresolved grief, or navigating a new stage of life (like retirement or an empty nest). Some seek support for long-standing patterns that have become harder to ignore, while others simply want space to reflect and grow with intention.