Therapists in Boca Raton, FL
Beth Greenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
I am originally from Long Island and Queens but now reside in Florida after my father, like most of us, decided he couldn’t go through one more snowstorm. My areas of special interest are anxiety, medical concerns, life transitions, grief and depression. I feel compassion, knowledge, coping skills and new actions often result in successful outcomes. My belief is that we are all in the same boat, as evident by an encounter with Dr. Anna Freud, granddaughter of the famous Dr. Sigmund Freud. She was set to be part of a panel at a conference. I was in the bathroom when she came in and advised me, a complete stranger of her nervousness!
I am originally from Long Island and Queens but now reside in Florida after my father, like most of us, decided he couldn’t go through one more snowstorm. My areas of special interest are anxiety, medical concerns, life transitions, grief and depression. I feel compassion, knowledge, coping skills and new actions often result in successful outcomes. My belief is that we are all in the same boat, as evident by an encounter with Dr. Anna Freud, granddaughter of the famous Dr. Sigmund Freud. She was set to be part of a panel at a conference. I was in the bathroom when she came in and advised me, a complete stranger of her nervousness!
Alessana Fordin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Are you struggling with relationship issues? Do you want to make changes in your life, but are unable to? You can overcome depression, anxiety and learn how to manage anger--if these are issues concerning you. Find out what's stopping you from being able to experience a satisfying, fulfilled and joyful life. As a psychotherapist with extensive training, I take a comprehensive and integrative approach that will be specifically geared to your own unique needs. Please log on to my website www.lotuscounseling.com for more information.
Are you struggling with relationship issues? Do you want to make changes in your life, but are unable to? You can overcome depression, anxiety and learn how to manage anger--if these are issues concerning you. Find out what's stopping you from being able to experience a satisfying, fulfilled and joyful life. As a psychotherapist with extensive training, I take a comprehensive and integrative approach that will be specifically geared to your own unique needs. Please log on to my website www.lotuscounseling.com for more information.
Joshua Weaver Lake Worth Psychiatry
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33428
We currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and Depression.
From an early age, I’ve known what it’s like to face adversity. I beat childhood cancer twice and in recent years dealt with a brain tumor. As a survivor of many serious health diagnoses, I’ve made it my life’s work to help others overcome their own challenges. I began my career serving clients through nonprofit work, specializing in treating severe and persistent mental illness including Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder as well as substance abuse. These continue to be my areas of expertise.
We currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and Depression.
From an early age, I’ve known what it’s like to face adversity. I beat childhood cancer twice and in recent years dealt with a brain tumor. As a survivor of many serious health diagnoses, I’ve made it my life’s work to help others overcome their own challenges. I began my career serving clients through nonprofit work, specializing in treating severe and persistent mental illness including Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder as well as substance abuse. These continue to be my areas of expertise.
Priya Narine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Lauren Berner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
We currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and Depression.
Are you ready to achieve your best life by creating stability and a healthy routine? I want to help you clear the obstacles that are blocking you from achieving your best self! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes EMDR training, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to assist my clients in meeting their goals. I have been serving the Boca Raton area for over 10 years. I am associated with Dr. Richard Phelps at Boca Raton Psychiatry and Delray Beach Psychiatry where we work as a collaborative team alongside several psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists for you.
We currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and Depression.
Are you ready to achieve your best life by creating stability and a healthy routine? I want to help you clear the obstacles that are blocking you from achieving your best self! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes EMDR training, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to assist my clients in meeting their goals. I have been serving the Boca Raton area for over 10 years. I am associated with Dr. Richard Phelps at Boca Raton Psychiatry and Delray Beach Psychiatry where we work as a collaborative team alongside several psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists for you.
Carmen C Maldonado
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors, communication, finances, are areas to be explored.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and at times sense of guilt? At times life can be challenging - full of joys, sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a holistic approach to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors, communication, finances, are areas to be explored.
Scott M. Costanza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
For many people the fast pace and stress of different areas of their life including careers, financial issues, children, partners and parents can become overwhelming and lead to anxiety, depression, and other issues. Dr. Costanza has been helping people better understand and master the ways in which these issues interact and affect their emotional health. Many people use therapy effectively to set and achieve personal or professional goals, improve their interpersonal relationships, and understand how their past is affecting their present.
For many people the fast pace and stress of different areas of their life including careers, financial issues, children, partners and parents can become overwhelming and lead to anxiety, depression, and other issues. Dr. Costanza has been helping people better understand and master the ways in which these issues interact and affect their emotional health. Many people use therapy effectively to set and achieve personal or professional goals, improve their interpersonal relationships, and understand how their past is affecting their present.
Lotus Counseling Center
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33434
At Lotus Counseling Center, we understand the challenges of navigating relationship difficulties, the desire for life changes, and the obstacles that may seem insurmountable. Whether you're grappling with depression or anxiety or seeking ways to manage anger, we're here to guide you through. Uncover what's holding you back from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. Our skilled psychotherapists in Boca Raton can help you pinpoint those parts of your life that you can change and tailor their approach to your needs. For more insight into how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
At Lotus Counseling Center, we understand the challenges of navigating relationship difficulties, the desire for life changes, and the obstacles that may seem insurmountable. Whether you're grappling with depression or anxiety or seeking ways to manage anger, we're here to guide you through. Uncover what's holding you back from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. Our skilled psychotherapists in Boca Raton can help you pinpoint those parts of your life that you can change and tailor their approach to your needs. For more insight into how we can assist you, please visit our website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
Jeffrey Lebner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Jeffrey Lebner completed both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University with honors. Later, he went on to complete his Master’s in Business Administration at Lynn University. Jeffrey has been working full-time in a hospital setting since 2010, received his Social Work Licensure in 2015 (LCSW), and is also a Qualified Social Work Supervisor (QS). Jeffrey has worked extensively with the geriatric population and young adults. Jeffrey specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Jeffrey Lebner completed both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University with honors. Later, he went on to complete his Master’s in Business Administration at Lynn University. Jeffrey has been working full-time in a hospital setting since 2010, received his Social Work Licensure in 2015 (LCSW), and is also a Qualified Social Work Supervisor (QS). Jeffrey has worked extensively with the geriatric population and young adults. Jeffrey specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Alexander Kay And Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Hello there! A. Kay and associates specialize in treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar and various addictions. Having worked in the hospitals for many years, we utilize only evidence based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR etc.). Unprocessed traumas can have a debilitating effect on one's life, we are using a state of the art EMDR technique (paired with 'Light Bar') to effectively treat past traumas. Couples/marital therapy is our other specialty; effective communication and clinical negotiations are skills that can be learned to save the marriage.
Hello there! A. Kay and associates specialize in treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar and various addictions. Having worked in the hospitals for many years, we utilize only evidence based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR etc.). Unprocessed traumas can have a debilitating effect on one's life, we are using a state of the art EMDR technique (paired with 'Light Bar') to effectively treat past traumas. Couples/marital therapy is our other specialty; effective communication and clinical negotiations are skills that can be learned to save the marriage.
ReachLink
LCSW, MA, QS, IOP, OP
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33431
We can help with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Stress, Family, Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Tech Addiction, Relationships, OCD, ADHD and more.
ReachLink uses technology to improve lives. We provide effective, affordable behavioral health care and aspire to enable access to care for all people. ReachLink works with many different populations using our tele-behavioral health platform to help individuals reach their goals, conveniently and effectively.
We can help with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Stress, Family, Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Tech Addiction, Relationships, OCD, ADHD and more.
ReachLink uses technology to improve lives. We provide effective, affordable behavioral health care and aspire to enable access to care for all people. ReachLink works with many different populations using our tele-behavioral health platform to help individuals reach their goals, conveniently and effectively.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33428
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to help people in need. It has been my mission to service others especially to those who are in pain or lost. I have been practicing for over 20 years and provide a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and much more. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, families and children. I have provided services to people dealing with all types of life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and so much more. I am extremely open minded and would love to help you on your journey.
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to help people in need. It has been my mission to service others especially to those who are in pain or lost. I have been practicing for over 20 years and provide a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and much more. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including individuals, couples, families and children. I have provided services to people dealing with all types of life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and so much more. I am extremely open minded and would love to help you on your journey.
Anthony Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. I was born in New York City and raised in Utica, a small city in upstate New York. Following High School I enlisted in the military and worked in various treatment settings which included inpatient and outpatient mental health, and a yearlong deployment to Iraq where I provided combat stress services to deployed troops. I have gained valuable experience with various populations in addressing Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana and Medicare.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. I was born in New York City and raised in Utica, a small city in upstate New York. Following High School I enlisted in the military and worked in various treatment settings which included inpatient and outpatient mental health, and a yearlong deployment to Iraq where I provided combat stress services to deployed troops. I have gained valuable experience with various populations in addressing Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. I accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Humana and Medicare.
Tiffany Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432
My specialties includes: Abandonment, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mental Health (Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety), Grief/Loss, Guilt/Shame, Sexuality Concerns, Self Esteem/Body Imagine Issues, Intimacy Problem, Stress, Anger, Crisis/Trauma, Impulse Control, Codependency, Relationship/Family Conflict, and Work-related stressors.
I have over 6 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder. These opportunities have contributed to my extensive understanding, belief, and practice associated with psychotherapy. I work from a strength-based perspective, encouraging self-compassion and positive self-regard for my clients. I believe in establishing a positive working relationship with clients in order to create a healthy therapeutic rapport in order to increase a positive treatment outcome. My focus is to help others develop a healthy thought process to relieve emotional and psychological distress.
My specialties includes: Abandonment, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Mental Health (Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety), Grief/Loss, Guilt/Shame, Sexuality Concerns, Self Esteem/Body Imagine Issues, Intimacy Problem, Stress, Anger, Crisis/Trauma, Impulse Control, Codependency, Relationship/Family Conflict, and Work-related stressors.
I have over 6 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder. These opportunities have contributed to my extensive understanding, belief, and practice associated with psychotherapy. I work from a strength-based perspective, encouraging self-compassion and positive self-regard for my clients. I believe in establishing a positive working relationship with clients in order to create a healthy therapeutic rapport in order to increase a positive treatment outcome. My focus is to help others develop a healthy thought process to relieve emotional and psychological distress.
Courtney Fixelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
I have worked with clients that have a variety of mental health issues including Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and take a systemic approach to therapy. I view therapy as a way to help clients in a way that makes sense for them. Life is full of transitions that challenge us in unique ways. I think people come to therapy with a purpose, to make changes in their life. I help people not only understand themselves better, but their relationships. My goal is to help you feel empowered to live the life you have always imagined for yourself. At Boca Raton Psychiatry I work with some amazing psychiatrists and accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Humana.
I have worked with clients that have a variety of mental health issues including Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and take a systemic approach to therapy. I view therapy as a way to help clients in a way that makes sense for them. Life is full of transitions that challenge us in unique ways. I think people come to therapy with a purpose, to make changes in their life. I help people not only understand themselves better, but their relationships. My goal is to help you feel empowered to live the life you have always imagined for yourself. At Boca Raton Psychiatry I work with some amazing psychiatrists and accept Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Humana.
Merri Schiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33428
My passion for helping others began at a young age, volunteering in middle school. This was the start of my life long career of over 35 years working as a Social Worker with people in various scenarios; the past 19 years, primarily with elders and their adult children. I treat Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Bipolar DO, OCD and PTSD. I have joined the amazing group at Boca Raton Psychiatry and work in conjunction with the psychiatrists as part of your team. Please visit Bocaratonpsychiatry.com for more info or our second location in Delray at Delraybeachpsychiatry.com.
My passion for helping others began at a young age, volunteering in middle school. This was the start of my life long career of over 35 years working as a Social Worker with people in various scenarios; the past 19 years, primarily with elders and their adult children. I treat Depression, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Bipolar DO, OCD and PTSD. I have joined the amazing group at Boca Raton Psychiatry and work in conjunction with the psychiatrists as part of your team. Please visit Bocaratonpsychiatry.com for more info or our second location in Delray at Delraybeachpsychiatry.com.
Alessana Fordin
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33434
If you're facing challenges within your relationships or want to enact positive changes in your life but find yourself stuck, there's a path forward. Overcoming feelings of depression and anxiety, along with learning to manage anger effectively, are entirely within your reach. Break away the barriers that prevent you from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. As a highly trained psychotherapist, I employ a holistic and personalized approach tailored to your individual needs. For further details, I invite you to visit my website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
If you're facing challenges within your relationships or want to enact positive changes in your life but find yourself stuck, there's a path forward. Overcoming feelings of depression and anxiety, along with learning to manage anger effectively, are entirely within your reach. Break away the barriers that prevent you from living a life filled with satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy. As a highly trained psychotherapist, I employ a holistic and personalized approach tailored to your individual needs. For further details, I invite you to visit my website at www.lotuscounseling.com.
Delray Beach Psychiatry Therapists
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
Throughout the past decade, I have worked in a myriad of settings and in a variety of roles with people who wish to better understand and transform their relationship with themselves and the larger relational world around them. It is my aspiration as a clinician to foster the therapist/client relationship on a foundation of appreciation, understanding, and respect. At Delray Beach Psychiatry I currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Depression. At the current time I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Humana and Medicare. My fee for service is set minimally above insurance rates.
Throughout the past decade, I have worked in a myriad of settings and in a variety of roles with people who wish to better understand and transform their relationship with themselves and the larger relational world around them. It is my aspiration as a clinician to foster the therapist/client relationship on a foundation of appreciation, understanding, and respect. At Delray Beach Psychiatry I currently treat those with Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and Depression. At the current time I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Humana and Medicare. My fee for service is set minimally above insurance rates.
Dr. Bruce Eimer Delray Beach Psychiatry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
I moved to South Florida in 2019 from Philadelphia where I practiced psychology since 1986. I have been in private practice for 35 years providing counseling and hypnotherapy to individuals and couples. I was the Director of Pain Psychology at a major teaching hospital for seven years and I have held multiple clinical appointments at numerous hospitals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida. I specialize in treating trauma survivors and people with anxiety, depression, grief, and chronic pain. Most recently I joined the wonderful group at Delray Beach Psychiatry and Boca Raton Psychiatry alongside multiple psychiatrists.
Betsy Pearl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33428
We help alleviate Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PTSD and ADHD.
My name is Betsy Pearl and I have been a practicing therapist in Florida for the last 25 years. I am originally from Baltimore Maryland where I received my master’s degree and started my career at Johns Hopkins. I have worked with a multitude of different people from teenagers, adults and geriatrics in a myriad of settings that include inpatient care in hospitals to currently outpatient private practice at Delray Beach Psychiatry. My goal is to help people live a better, happier and more fulfilling life.
We help alleviate Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, PTSD and ADHD.
My name is Betsy Pearl and I have been a practicing therapist in Florida for the last 25 years. I am originally from Baltimore Maryland where I received my master’s degree and started my career at Johns Hopkins. I have worked with a multitude of different people from teenagers, adults and geriatrics in a myriad of settings that include inpatient care in hospitals to currently outpatient private practice at Delray Beach Psychiatry. My goal is to help people live a better, happier and more fulfilling life.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.