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
As a therapist, I intend to bring you into personal and emotional alignment by identifying and addressing any and all blocks to your health, happiness and well-being. I have a collaborative, interactive style that is both compassionate and challenging. I work with individuals and families using a variety of therapeutic techniques. I provide my clients a warm, safe and comfortable environment. I...
You may be painfully aware that things are not as they should be. Stress, anxiety, conflicts, or past trauma are stealing your peace. Maybe you're trying to adapt to life's challenges or reconcile a conflict between your faith and what you feel. Whatever brings you to this point of looking for a therapist, welcome, you're not alone. No matter what your life has looked like up to now, I believe...
I believe that every human being is like a guest house. Every day there is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some temporary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Typically, we reject what we don't enjoy and only welcome and entertain the "feel good" moments and emotions. My goal is to help individuals welcome and entertain all moments and emotions. I will help find ways to tre...
We receive constant messages that if you are not feeling happy something is wrong. But is this fair? Over 50% of us will suffer with a mental health condition in our lifetime! This suggests suffering is not pathological, but rather a universal experience. The fact you are human guarantees you will experience pain. Sadly, sometimes our well-intended efforts to avoid pain can paradoxically lead t...
Sometimes, life can become too overwhelming for us to work through it alone. Whether it be a life transition, tension in a relationship, or past trauma, therapy is a way for you to reconnect with your mind and body and allow you to regain control over your emotions, thoughts and feelings. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for all of my clients in order to assist them in their jour...
Holly Lake Dana is a native of Arizona and completed a Master’s degree in counseling from Ottawa University. Holly addresses divorce, blended families, life transitions, grief & loss, emotional and sexual intimacy, religious and spiritual struggles. She also has a Bachelor’s of Elementary Education from Arizona State University and worked for Mesa Public Schools from 2009 to 2013 as a substitut...
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are feeling "stuck", overwhelmed or unsure of how to take the next step towards the life they want. My primary experience is in working with clients with diverse racial, ethnic, and sexual identities and those affected by all types of trauma (PTSD, sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, etc). My open-minded, non-judgmental approach...
Based on a holistic approach that encourages a healthy lifestyle for overall physical and psychological well being, I help my clients access and harness their intrinsic power to achieve and maintain the meaningful and fulfilling lives they desire. Through talk therapy, I guide clients towards self-reflection and the internal curiosity required to facilitate healing , problem solving and resilie...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying...
I graduated from the University of South Dakota with my Master of Social Work degree. Throughout my career I have enjoyed working with a variety of clients and have experience with children, adolescents and adults in group, couples and individual therapy. My career has given me the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings along with providing telehealth therapy services to...
As a Clinical Neuropsychologist who has been helping patients for more than 15 years, if I can't help you, I will do my best to find someone who can. My areas of specialty include but are not limited to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Dementia. I am a psychodynamic therapist, which means that I rely heavily on a solid therapeutic alliance between...
I work with children and adolescents seeking therapeutic treatment for developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, and a history of trauma. The goal of treatment is to assist the child in actualizing their potential through a strengths-based approach to cognitive behavioral techniques. It's important that each child understands their worth and utilizes the tools learned in therapy in their da...
In our busy world, it is easy to find ourselves caught in a struggle with a limited understanding of where the struggle comes from or why it even exists. It can feel overwhelming just trying to meet the outer demands of life, let alone understanding the more inward struggle. I see therapy as a space; a needed, safe space to slow life down for even a fraction of a day to focus on the struggle an...
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ Dr. Alicia Smart has experience working with a wide range of individuals, ranging from older adults to adolescent clients. She specializes in working with personality disorders, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, impulsivity, and anger management Dr. Smart has received extensive training in Dialectical Behavio...
Life is full of transitions that often require support, guidance and trusted people to help. My experience connecting with many people to meet them where they are has contributed to my success as a therapist over the years in their times of need and celebrations. I have successfully worked in public education for twenty eight years as a special education teacher and a counselor working with...
