New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Over the last few years, I have noticed a subtle but meaningful shift in my work. More people in their 50s have been reaching out for therapy, not because they are in crisis, but because they want to mindfully build a life that feels meaningful and satisfying. Many male clients in their 50s focus on how they can cope with and adapt to lifestyle changes while remaining optimistic as they approach retirement.

Some clients in their 60s and 70s start therapy as they try to negotiate where self-care begins and when responsibility takes precedence. These clients are either caregiving for a parent or partner or embracing their role as grandparents. Some work with older clients is focused on loneliness, fear about health c...