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
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a counselor at Santa Barbara City College, El Camino Elementary School, and the Center of Successful Aging. Within these populations, the need for the most support has been with anxiety, depression, relational issues and life transitions. My own life experiences have helped inform my practice and deepen my understanding of the challenges that...
We, as human beings, share common ground in that living is full of both joys and sorrows, challenges and changes. Sometimes things happen in life that you would have preferred not happen. As a result, you may feel scared and confused, either because of the events themselves or perhaps because of how you view these events. I see therapy as a healing art that helps people experience events in mor...
I love working with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide-range of challenges and I work with every individual to develop a unique and effective approach to helping them achieve their goals. I am also experienced and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting techniques, both of which are highly-successful treatments for trauma recovery. I have...
Are you feeling stressed, uncertain, anxious, and overwhelmed by daily stressors or life transitions? Maybe you are experiencing emotional stressors, social deficits, or connection/relationship difficulties? My goal as a therapist is to help you develop a creative plan to learn and implement coping skills to overcome these struggles. I treat clients from all walks of life and of all ages. I tre...
I’m skilled at wading into real life pain and struggles including conflict patterns, depression, anxiety, anger and irritability, bereavement, self-doubt, directionlessness and indecision, fear and insecurity, and suicidal thinking. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling and need support, hope, and a helping hand in becoming self-aware. Counseling isn’t a promise of fixing life’...
When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. I'll offer you a safe place to learn to see things differently. We'll work together to identify negative patterns that often keep us stuck and unable to move forward. Life can be difficult at all ages so I am here to work with your child, teen, with you, or your partner. It'll be my honor to help you find healing and...
Paige is a licensed independent clinical social worker who is motivated to support individuals and their families toward healing and well-being. She believes in a person-centered approach to therapy that is collaborative, empathetic, and hopeful. Paige approaches her therapeutic work with curiosity and compassion and strives to recognize each person’s unique experiences, self-determination, sel...
Are you a burnt out, exhausted, or overwhelmed law enforcement officer or first responder? Do you experience compassion fatigue? Unrelenting anxiety or anger? Flashbacks? Are you noticing you're bringing your 'stuff' home and it's impacting your family or just general well-being? I work with law enforcement (patrol, corrections), first responders (EMS, fire, dispatch), and their loved ones, who...
Seeking therapy, or asking for help is never an easy step. And yet, if you are here, it is probably because you are looking for some answers, guidance, and a trustful environment where you can talk about whatever difficult situation you are going through. By making the first step, you are showing courage and together we can help you feel empowered and learn to embrace your individual strengths ...
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Everyone's story matters. Counseling has tremendous benefits, including offering a safe environment while developing coping skills. I strongly believe in meeting individuals where they are and creating an individualized approach throughout our sessions. One of my goals is to avoid creating additional stress....
We often forget, or are unable to provide ourselves ample space to take a moment and reflect on what we are experiencing throughout our development. We live disconnected from the messages our bodies communicate: through the tightness in our chest; the manner in which we respond to our partner; the late nights spent tossing and turning in bed. Allowing oneself the space to confront those message...
The issues I work with in therapy are mind-body issues. I do not have a mental illness approach. What is good for the body is good for the brain and vice versa. My openness and inclusivity influence my approach to therapy. I do not judge. I accept. I am more interested in your uniqueness than your diagnosis and I expect a full recovery in treatment. I specialize in the spectrum of Depression an...
Clients that I love to work with are motivated for change, but need help figuring out exactly how to create and maintain that change. Clients need to be willing to put in the work, because together we can navigate the changes that need to be made, as well as how to execute them. I work together with the client to help them get where they want to be. Collaboration is important and necessary to...
Life can be challenging. Current world events may be adding to your daily life stresses and bring up feelings of hopelessness, fear, anger, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, feeling overwhelmed and/or stuck. Additionally, we may carry the weight of unprocessed trauma that can affect our daily ability to function as well as how we interact in our relationships. Some common symptoms of...
As a Mental Health Counselor, I have specific experience working with eating disorders. I have worked with clients in both higher levels of care and outpatient settings. Many people know that they want change, but they are unsure how to make that change a reality, and that's where our work comes in. In addition, our sessions will focus on the whole person, which includes discussing areas...
