Advanced Care Planning Services in San Diego
Thinking about future medical choices can feel heavy but it doesn’t have to. I help individuals and families in San Diego and beyond create clear, personalized plans that reflect what matters most. Together, we’ll turn a difficult task into an act of love, ensuring your wishes are understood and honored.
What is Advanced Care Planning?
Advance care planning is more than paperwork—it’s a thoughtful process of deciding how you want to be cared for if you can’t speak for yourself. It includes conversations about your values, wishes, and comfort, and results in clear documentation such as:
Living will or advance directive
Health care proxy or medical power of attorney
POLST or end-of-life medical orders (if applicable)
These tools help families and healthcare providers act with confidence and unity, even in difficult moments.
What is Advanced Care Planning?
Why Advanced Care Planning Matters
Without clear guidance, families can be left guessing during already emotional times. Advance care planning removes uncertainty, reduces conflict, and allows everyone to focus on what truly matters—being present.
When you plan ahead, you’re not just preparing for the future—you’re giving your loved ones the greatest gift of all: peace of mind.
“Planning for the end isn’t about giving up—it’s about making space for peace.”
— The Everafter Collective
Why Advanced Care Planning Matters
How We Will Work Together
Our sessions are gentle, conversational, and tailored to your situation. We’ll move at your pace and cover:
Clarifying your values and healthcare priorities
Completing the right documents for your state
Communicating your wishes with loved ones and care providers
I’ll provide templates, guidance, and emotional support so you never feel lost or rushed. We can meet virtually or in person in San Diego County.
How We Will Work Together
“We can do hard things—together.”
— Glennon Doyle
Exploring After Death Wishes
Advance care planning can also include your wishes for what happens after death, both in body disposition and in how your life is honored. I offer compassionate guidance in creating funeral or memorial services that reflect the personality, values, and spirit of the person being remembered. Whether you envision a traditional ceremony, a quiet gathering, or a creative celebration of life, I’ll help you design a meaningful experience. Together, we can outline the tone, suggest rituals or readings, choose music, and coordinate the details so your loved ones can focus on remembering, healing, and connection.
These conversations may also include preferences for burial, cremation, or natural options available in San Diego County, ensuring your choices are clearly communicated and carried out with care.
Get in Touch for Advanced Care Planning Support
If you’re ready to start—or even just beginning to think about—advance care planning, I’m here to help. Together we can bring clarity and peace of mind to the decisions ahead, making sure your wishes are clearly documented and your loved ones feel supported.
Based in Carlsbad, California, I work with individuals and families throughout San Diego County and beyond. Use the form below or visit the Contact page to schedule a conversation.