At the age of 65, instead of retiring, I decided to start a new career. I went back to school, obtained my Master of Social Work degree, and have been working as a therapist ever since. First I worked under the wonderful supervision of Lauren Allswede at North Star Wellness Center. Then, after completing my 2 years of supervision I opened my own practice, Insight Therapy. I have found counseling to be incredibly rewarding. I love all of my clients - from the energetic and turbulent young undergrads at MSU to the older women who have decided that now is the time to take control of their lives and move forward to a happier one. Starting at this age as a therapist has had exciting, if unanticipated, benefits for both me and my clients. I am fresh and enthusiastic as a beginner in this field. But I have lived a long time and my extensive life experience gives me insight into the many, and varied, issues that bring my clients into therapy.