About Dr. Karpel

Dr. Mara Karpel is a Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, author of the International Best-Seller, The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality & Joy at Any Age, and host of the podcast, Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years. She’s been named the “Passionate Living Motivator” for the organization, Compassionate Austin, and she’s a contributing blogger to Thrive Global, Huffington Post, Sivana East, and Medium. Dr. Mara has been working with adults of all ages for over 30 years and has specialized in issues with seniors, caregivers, and veterans. For several years, she held the title of family member, navigating the role of advocating for her mom who resided in long-term care, and organizing a virtual Family Council. She provides coaching to caregivers on self-care, navigating the ageist healthcare system, and forming family councils.

Dr. Mara’s Internationally Best-Selling Book, The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality & Joy at Any Age, is a guide for all who want to live a more vital, joyful life! After all, Passion, Joy, and Vitality are not just for the young! They are meant for the young at heart no matter what our age.

She’s a frequent presenter on the topics of Creating a Passionate Life at Any Age, Empowering Caregivers in an Ageist Healthcare System, Recognizing Late-Life Depression and Anxiety, Releasing Anxiety and Increasing Joy,  and Finding Peace in Difficult Times.

  • Received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University – 1992.
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Texas, New York and Colorado.
  • Author of the International Best Seller, The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality and Joy at Every Age.
  • Host of the internet radio show, Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years, on BlogTalkRadio.com, Sunday’s at 5pm CT/6pm ET.
  • Blogger for Huffington Post and Arianna Huffington’s on-line publication, Thrive Global.
  • Creator of the on-line course, Living the Passionate Life
  • Available for lectures throughout North America. Has given lectures throughout Texas, in Florida, and in Puerto Vallarta, MX.
  • Co-authored publication based on original research study: Karpel, M. E., Hoyer, W. J., & Toglia, M. P. (2001). “Accuracy and Qualities of Real and Suggested Memories: Nonspecific Age Differences,” The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences.
  • Previously, wrote a weekly column that appeared in a Texas newspaper for over 2 years, as well as in Vallarta Today, a weekly newspaper for the expatriate retirement community in Puerto Vallarta, MX.
  • Dr. Mara additionally evaluates veterans for PTSD and other mental health conditions and has a private psychotherapy practice.