Life Transitions Therapy
Are You Navigating A Big Change In Your Life?
Is a recent change or transition causing you to doubt yourself or feel lost?
Have you lost a person, relationship, job, or aspect of your daily routine?
Do you need support in figuring out what’s next?
All of us encounter big changes in our lives that force us to take stock of what we’ve accomplished—and what we still need to work toward. Whether we are leaving something behind or embracing something new, there are aspects of grief, fear, and anxiety that we have to navigate.
Which Changes Are You Undergoing?
Life transitions take many different forms. However, most of the life transitions that bring clients to therapy involve some aspect of shifting goals and identities. Oftentimes, this looks like asking the question of who am I? following the end of a career or relationship or the introduction of a new purpose.
Maybe you have just had a child and are navigating your new role as a parent. Not only are you trying to bond with a new baby, but you are also figuring out what your partnership will look like now that there is a new family member. Conversely, you may be struggling with empty-nester syndrome now that your child is out of the house. Or perhaps you’ve lost a loved one altogether, which has turned your life upside down.
It’s possible that your life transition is related to your career or a big move. Perhaps you have recently taken a new job or left a job behind. You might be questioning your goals and abilities as you make a plan for the future, especially if you’re experiencing a learning curve in acquiring new skills.
Finally, your life transition might involve an essential aspect of your identity. You may be questioning your gender or sexuality, or perhaps you’re trying to figure out how to come out to your community. Unsure of how to fully accept and celebrate yourself, you may be searching for meaningful support from someone who understands the obstacles you face.
Therapy for life transitions is individualized to the unique experience of each client. Working together, we can chart a path forward that feels empowering—in the direction of where you want to go.
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Saying Goodbye—Even When We Are Embracing Something New—Is Never Easy
Despite the fact that change is a universal experience of being human, most of us will encounter challenging feelings of fear and self-doubt, even if the change is something we are excited about. Life transitions have a way of making us feel out of control of our destinies, which can create feelings of aimlessness.
No matter what the next chapter holds, grief is an inevitable element of letting go. When we have lost a person, purpose, or identity, we have to learn how to navigate new routines and the shifting of priorities. But with so much change happening all at once, it can feel like life is moving more quickly than we are able to adapt, causing us to feel left behind.
Therapy offers you a chance to gain skills and perspectives for managing life transitions with ease. Working together, we will clarify goals and return to values in a way that will allow you to move toward a more authentic, fulfilling, and confident existence.
Therapy For Life Transitions Is Customized To Each Person’s Unique Experience
My therapeutic style is very interactive and client-driven, meaning that I will follow your lead to determine the treatment plan that makes the most sense for you. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to your life transitions, my goal is to customize the therapy process in a way that will yield lasting results.
Therapy for life transitions is available to anyone experiencing a difficult change or circumstance. My counseling services are LGBTQ+ friendly, well suited for anyone wanting to find their path again and embark on an exciting journey of rediscovering joy and purpose.
What To Expect
Oftentimes, my clients seek counseling because they are feeling particularly lost in a new chapter of their lives. They are looking for new coping and emotional regulation skills because their old way of doing things is not working. From this perspective, counseling for life transitions is typically solution-focused in that we will collaborate on determining specific goals and actionable steps you can take toward meeting those goals.
I use an integrative combination of ecotherapy, mindfulness approaches, and skills-based counseling to help clients navigate life transitions. I aim to ask questions that will breed insight and reflection so we can determine where you are right now and where you want to go. By looking at your obstacles from a new angle and having a new experience of yourself during our sessions, you are likely to discover solutions you may have not considered previously.
As you clarify your values and purpose with the help of an objective, nonjudgmental therapist, you will be able to quiet the fear and self-doubt that has kept you from moving forward. Through the process of therapy, you can identify your genuine purpose and life path in a way that will allow you to make your transition gracefully.
Still Unsure If Counseling Is Right For You?
Will I ever recover from this significant change?
Though it might feel like you will be trapped in the cycle of grief indefinitely, the truth is that healing is possible and within your reach. Counseling offers you valuable skills for coping with this transition and all the many transitions you have yet to experience in life. Let’s work together to determine the treatment plan that will provide you with the most relief possible.
How long does therapy for life transitions take?
Time spent in counseling depends on a range of factors, including the severity of the life transition, the therapist-client connection, and how the client participates in therapy in the past. It is difficult to say exactly how long a client should expect to be in therapy, but most people are likely to see some relief from symptoms after only a few sessions.
Can counseling help me with a career change?
Career counseling can be extremely helpful, though I am not available for job placement or resume building. That said, therapy for life transitions can still be very beneficial for determining your professional goals, strengths, and direction. Working together, we can figure out what you want to get out of a job and how to overcome anxiety related to applying for, interviewing for, and transitioning into a new position.
Honor The Past, Embrace The Future
If you are having trouble navigating grief, loss, a new role, identity, or transition, a therapist can help you feel more assured and confident as you embark on a new chapter in your life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact me.
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