The adage that “the only constant in life is change” is true for people experiencing life transitions. Some life transitions can be exciting, such as a new relationship, move, job, or child. Some can be difficult, like death, illness, or aging. Regardless of the nature of the change, life transitions can be stressful.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions therapists may use for dealing with life transitions include talking about and processing the change, developing coping skills for handling the stress of the change, and participating in group therapy with people going through similar life transitions.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Life Transitions
Life has gotten hard enough that you’re finally reaching out for support. You’ve been looking into counseling for a while now and you know finding the right counselor is essential. You’ve skimmed a few therapists' profiles, but no one seems like the right fit. You want someone that understands your fears and worries. Someone who gets it when you share your uncertainties about your partner being...
**Accepting New Clients** Life isn’t always easy! Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through life’s challenges. In today's complicated world, we all struggle with a multitude of stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can help! I am passionate about encouraging my clients to focus on post traumatic growth within an empathic, validating and supportive...
**Current openings.** Are you here because you feel anxious, sad or ashamed? Maybe you are struggling in your relationships, school or work, or worried that these feelings will spill over soon. Whether you have done everything that was expected of you or walked your own path, you may be wondering how to find happiness and meaning, and feel stuck in where to turn next. I can help guide you throu...
Welcome to your new journey, with me as your counselor you will find an empathetic, warm and trusting private space, where together we will collaborate ways to bring more peace and tranquility into your life. I enjoy working with individuals, who desire new avenues for emotional growth, whether it be with addiction issues, self-esteem or the many struggles that we face in today’s world. If you...
Throughout time all cultures have practiced therapeutic traditions to quiet the mind, reclaim lost aspects of the self and move toward a vitality that is our birthright as human beings on this planet. Depth Integration is the blend of ancient practices with modern healing techniques that supports an intuitive journey using your breath, body and a vision of integrated health & wellness. You will...
Counseling is about creating space to become our most Authentic Self. Having someone who is there as an unbiased supportive presence can help us make the choices to a more authentic and joyful life. I believe it is imperative to create a therapeutic space where all of our intersecting identities feel comfortable and understood. From this space we can begin to cultivate self-compassion,...
Times of transition, uncertainty, and hardship can be frustrating and painful for families and relationships. It's important to know that it can happen to anyone, and it is not your fault. There is a pathway out! The primary focus of my practice is families facing difficult issues. Marital issues, parenting issues, and extended family issues adversely impact many families, and I work...
I specialize in working with girls and women of all ages. They face unique challenges through emotional struggles and life transitions. My goal is to help girls and women as they experience depression, anxiety, body image issues, trauma-related issues, and more by building upon their strengths and helping them to navigate situations in a healthy, responsive way. The foundation of my practice is...
When you are having hard times in your life it can be hard to reach out and find solutions to stressors. I believe in working with clients by listening to your story and working to empower you to make the changes you want to make in your life. My approach to therapy is a relational and cognitive behavioral approach where I work with clients on feeling empowered in the relationships as well as...
We are constantly trying to get to the cause of the symptom. Our Mind, body, and spirit are constantly communicating their needs through our thoughts and physical sensations. My clients want to feel better, point blank. Through exploring our sensations, how our brain and body are functioning in real time, and getting into what we really want out of life; feeling better is obtainable. I believe ...
I tend to be more pragmatic, excelling in the "Now What?" stage. I am solution-focused and action-oriented providing applicable skills and cognitive understanding of "why do I behave the way I do?!". Yet I have been successful with even the resistant clientele by providing patience for their trust development, a judgment free arena, and pacing with the clients' personal momentum. I have already...
We all want to create lives that are joyful, deeply satisfying, and healthily connected to others. Yet no one goes through this world unscathed by the difficult people, circumstances, and experiences we all encounter along the way. To survive, we generally organize our lives around 2 things – how we manage our pain and how we manage our relationships. And sometimes those survival strategies,...
When facing a stressful life experience or traumatic event that is causing significant emotional distress, you may realize that working through it alone or talking with family and friends isn't enough to bring relief. Calling a professional dedicated to helping you understand and develop healthy coping skills is often the most difficult, but necessary step to finding relief, emotional growth an...
I love to work with clients who are ready for change. I often work with survivors of trauma and those struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I wholeheartedly believe in the value and strength of the human spirit and deeply enjoy helping others discover that, as well. By creating an environment that is safe and confidential, we can work toward true healing, growth, balance, and...
Dr. Peoples is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Urban Studies from Loyola University Chicago. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Dr. Peoples is passionate about her commitment t...
