Medicare now includes LPCs and LMFTs! Discover the new opportunities this presents for mental health professionals working with older adults. In this Psychology of Aging episode, we dive deep into the recent changes in Medicare policies that now allow Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) to enroll as Medicare providers. This landmark policy update, effective January 1, 2024, opens up new opportunities for mental health professionals and significantly expands access to care for older adults and those with long-term disabilities. Our expert guests, Dr. Matthew Fullen and Dr. Mary Chase Mize, share their insights on the implications of this policy change, the enrollment process, and how this will shape the future of mental health care for older adults. <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/podcast/lpcs-and-lmfts-now-eligible-for-medicare-what-to-know/'>Click here to learn more </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>PROFESSIONALS: <a href='https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/'>Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href='https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/'>Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

Medicare now includes LPCs and LMFTs! Discover the new opportunities this presents for mental health professionals working with older adults. In this Psychology of Aging episode, we dive deep into the recent changes in Medicare policies that now allow Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) to enroll as Medicare providers. This landmark policy update, effective January 1, 2024, opens up new opportunities for mental health professionals and significantly expands access to care for older adults and those with long-term disabilities. Our expert guests, Dr. Matthew Fullen and Dr. Mary Chase Mize, share their insights on the implications of this policy change, the enrollment process, and how this will shape the future of mental health care for older adults. Click here to learn more Have a topic idea? Send us a text. PROFESSIONALS: Grab your free guide to working with older adults here Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits

Medicare now includes LPCs and LMFTs! Discover the new opportunities this presents for mental health professionals working with older adults. In this Psychology of Aging episode, we dive deep into the recent changes in Medicare policies that now allow Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) to enroll as Medicare providers. This landmark policy update, effective January 1, 2024, opens up new opportunities for mental health professionals and significantly expands access to care for older adults and those with long-term disabilities. Our expert guests, Dr. Matthew Fullen and Dr. Mary Chase Mize, share their insights on the implications of this policy change, the enrollment process, and how this will shape the future of mental health care for older adults. <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/podcast/lpcs-and-lmfts-now-eligible-for-medicare-what-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn more&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/952579/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Have a topic idea? Send us a text. </a>PROFESSIONALS: <a href="https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your free guide to working with older adults here</a> Attention Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... <a href="https://courses.mentalhealthandaging.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to get Continuing Education Credits</a>

#109- LPCs and LMFTs Now Eligible for Medicare: What to Know

Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health &amp; Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture. &nbsp;This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:<ul><li>How purpose and meaning evolve later in life</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitions</li><li>Spiritual growth that often accompanies physical decline</li><li>Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and trauma</li><li>And what actually works in therapy with older adults</li></ul> 🎙️ Each episode delivers: &nbsp;✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away &nbsp;✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation &nbsp;✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging &nbsp;✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you.Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults. Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp, this podcast is designed for therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults. Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture.  This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:How purpose and meaning evolve later in lifeThe emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitionsSpiritual growth that often accompanies physical declineMental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and traumaAnd what actually works in therapy with older adults 🎙️ Each episode delivers:  ✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away  ✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation  ✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging  ✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond Whether you're seeking continuing education, clinical confidence, or a deeper understanding of how to help older adults thrive, this podcast is for you. Because aging is more than decline. It’s development. And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.

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