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
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* In this time of uncertainty it is easy to lose site of our goals and hard to even keep track of what day it is. Sheltering in Place puts added stress on the family as a unit and magnifies feelings of isolation whether living alone or with others. We are being asked to play the role of fulltime parent, fulltime employee, and fulltime teacher while maintaining a clean and...
Do you ever wonder if there's more to life than constantly multi-tasking, being overcommitted, worrying about the past or future - basically, feeling overwhelmed? All of these can contribute to the accumulation of stress in our lives and in our bodies. The bad news is that research shows stress is harmful to the body and the brain. The good news is that stress can be successfully managed in a...
In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer...
I support individuals and couples through challenges and transitions to improve the quality of their lives. One focus of my practice is in Perinatal Mental Health (Pregnancy and Postpartum) including mood and anxiety disorders, depression, miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy or birth complications, trauma and grief, or difficulties bonding with your baby. I work with couples struggling with...
What if your life could be creative, playful, fulfilling and deeply connected? What if pain, anxiety and confusion did not get in your way? I am dedicated to helping people understand themselves more fully so they can clear away obstacles that are keeping them stuck and create change in their personal and professional lives. I believe that warmth, creativity and a sense of humor are cornerstone...
Are you experiencing more distress, worry, and anxiety in your life right now? If so, your likely not sleeping or coping as well as you'd like. With over 25 years in private practice, I support my clients efforts to develop effective tools and skills to navigate their life with more ease and resiliency. If you choose to work with me, my style is collaborative and interactive. I will actively...
I believe that every person can live a successful, healthy and joyful life. I empower families and individuals to overcome personal obstacles which leads to fulfilling relationships and peace. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and School Counseling from Central Michigan University. I have been practicing as a licensed mental health counselor for over 4 years. I enjoy...
To those seeking therapy during the Covid-19 outbreak, I am providing FaceTime or Zoom sessions. Currently I am not seeing clients in office until risk of infection is minimized due to vulnerable family members. I will reassess this in the months to come as the infection rate in the country decreases or a vaccine becomes available. (Updated 08/21/20) In my practice, I work with an eclectic...
Does it seem like everyone around you has it all together while you’re barely keeping your head above water? Does it seem as though your thoughts have been filled with unstoppable worry and maybe they've even begun to tell you lies that you’re beginning to believe. Perhaps it feels that no matter how much you’ve tried to erase ‘it’ from your mind, it keeps coming up and interrupting your life –...
I am a mental health counselor, utilizing a humanistic, multicultural and integrative approach drawing from various therapeutic modalities in order to best meet the individualized needs of the client. My approach to treatment is highly relational, as I believe that the foundation of counseling is a strong and honest connection between the client and therapist. My goal is to create a space where...
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritability, sadness of the unknown? Watching everyone moving on with their lives and being successful? Are you battling with emotions, thoughts and/or behaviors that perhaps are self deprecating or self-sabotaging that creates cycle of shame/guilt or judgement? Sometimes we need sounding board to hear ourselves to sort out facts and myths. I will assist you by...
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an...
Accepting new clients. I focus on the unique challenges of those in high-pressure careers. The intensity of these jobs often leads to relationship problems, anxiety about performance, stress, exhaustion, and burnout, resulting in a shrinking support network and frustrated partners. That’s why I also focus on the families of such individuals. I realize that no two people are the same and as such...
My journey to becoming a therapist started when I was on the other side of the couch as a teen battling anxiety. I got treatment that changed my life. I am here to do the same. Clients describe me as energetic, warm, positive, and non-judgemental. My style is often labeled as gentle and client led. I have a heart for advocacy and am comfortable coordinating with other providers, educational...
I am an EMDR Certified therapist specializing in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, developmental trauma, and other trauma-related issues in adults. I work with clients who have experienced chronic and complex trauma or single-incident trauma. My passion is helping people uncover their own inherent wisdom, which is often buried under layers of emotional pain or unhelpful belief...
