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 her practice, Emma utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy with most clients; she is also trained and experienced in Play Therapy for children and adolescents, and has interest in expanding her skill to Theraplay (Play Therapy over a Telehealth/internet session). She specializes in working with individuals who have been affected by foster care or adoption and have concerns with attachment issu...
Difficulties finding your personal power and autonomy? Difficulties with cultivating resiliency? Difficulties with learning and growing from challenging events or persons in your life? If you are tired of doing what “feels” comfortable and avoiding what doesn’t; if you are plagued with thoughts or feelings that you are not “good enough” and tired of the stress, fear, anxiety and depression...
Are you and your partner struggling to have the relationship you have always wanted? Or maybe you are trying to get back to a better time and reconnect. Is your family arguing, disconnected and are you feeling like it's groundhogs day? Or maybe your child/teen is going through some difficult times and you don't know what to do, but you do know that you need to help them. If you are seeking...
The therapeutic-transformational approach integrates practices aiming to break down barriers created by modern systems. This practice offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories. The changes of our time contain great challenges...
Hello! My name is Lesli Mathis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic experiences. I also have experience helping caregivers, who are caring for a child with autism and/or an intellectual disability, on ways to cope with the on-going grieving processing as well as help create...
Whether you struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or just experience stress that sometimes feels too much to handle, speaking to a therapist can help. Sometimes life is hard, sometimes our words don't always come out right, sometimes we feel we cant communicate well with the ones we love, sometimes we feel overwhelmed and misunderstood, and sometimes we just don't feel happy. Having a...
I welcome you to taking the first step to supporting your individual/couple/family mental/emotional needs. It is a huge step and I am here to support you in your therapeutic process. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) LMFT in the state of CA & WA. I have extensive knowledge, training, and experience working with children, adults, families, and couples on a broad range of issues particularly traum...
I believe you. Whatever you are going through is real. No one asks to be abused. We all deserve the right to live our life free of emotional, physical, sexual and structural violence. My work focuses on helping you thrive through whatever it is you are experiencing. It's not just about coping with our stressors, our symptoms, our problems, our traumas - it's about learning how to thrive in spit...
*Not accepting new patients* "Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." This quote, beautifully stated by Ann Voskamp, couldn't be more true. I believe in creating a safe & trusting environment for my clients to ensure every individual's unique experiences can be shared in a space designed to engender comfort, acceptance, & respect. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have extensive...
As a millennial, you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues or feeling the need to be perfect. Growing up in your generation has brought you many opportunities but also many expectations and options that can be overwhelming, so overwhelming at times that you may feel like you’re losing hope. Especially if you are a helper like a nurse, teacher, or other healthcare professiona...
You tend to be more analytical than emotional, but something has occurred recently in your life that you are struggling to get through. Perhaps you are experiencing overwhelming anxiety isolation due to COVID, or your depression is beating you down. You may have uncomfortable thoughts or feelings and are unsure what to do about them. It seems like you are searching for meaning and where you fit...
I have a passion for couples and families in all stages of life, including those who struggle with infidelity, communication breakdown, step-families, and parent-child conflict. Family is one of the most important aspects of our life, so when we are struggling in those relationships, life in general often seems more difficult. We want to be able to thrive in marriage and family relationships,...
Many kids and teens struggle in the traditional model of talk therapy. Trauma, anxiety and depression can sometimes make connecting with a therapist intimidating and exhausting. I offer animal-assisted therapy and mindfulness to individuals who have tried it all and have been frustrated with their results or maybe just desire the comfort of an animal during sessions. My warm, compassionate,...
“Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world…” Hi there! I never thought I’d have a good excuse to use a Journey song as my introduction, but here we are! I am a small-town girl; I grew up in Willard, graduated from Willard, and have returned. While driving home for Christmas in 2015, I realized Willard needed a counseling center--and I have officially taken the leap! My hope is this can h...
Self-care is the best care. I’m glad you're here! You’ve reached an impasse and you need help. Let’s talk about it in a safe judgment free environment, at a pace you set. Are you struggling after the birth of a baby? Are you preparing for a baby and concerned issues from the past will resurface? Do you continue to relive an event that happened some time ago? Are the symptoms of these events...
