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
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. I bring a nonjudgemental, collaborative philosophy to my work; trusting that you are the expert on yourself and I am here to help you discover your strengths. My goal is to empower you and assist you on your journey to reach the highest and truest vision of yourself. I integrate various...
The main characteristic that helps my clients benefit most is the willingness to look honestly and deeply inside themselves and examine their own hearts and stories. This requires authenticity, honesty, and strength as this is often uncomfortable. My clients that benefit most are those that are willing to lean into this discomfort to recognize the areas of unhealth in their hearts, minds, and...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, worried, or currently having a difficult time with a transition period? Let’s work together in counseling to begin the process of change. I am passionate about providing therapy in San Diego to children, teens, adults, and families in navigating life's obstacles. Through a collaborative process of developing mutual trust and respect, I believe that hop...
I utilize a straight-forward and honest approach to therapy and I am direct in identifying real-life solutions to the presenting issues. I am an experienced counselor and I am often able to connect with those who are resistant to counseling or skeptical of the counseling process. I also focus on building strong and caring relationships with my clients. When appropriate, I like to implement humo...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS AT THIS TIME. Navigating life can be challenging. It's natural to need help at times, and joining with another person in a therapeutic alliance can be just what you need to get refocused, find more balance, and live life more joyfully. My intention in psychotherapy is to help guide individuals to a clearer understanding of their mental and emotional terrain and how...
I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans,...
I am Certified in Brainspotting and have an established system of healing that incorporates curiosity and compassion. I use Brainspotting and Parts Work to create a working relationship between the mind and body. My goal is to help clients learn to trust their individual healing process, explore somatic expressions of emotions and tap into their own intuitive guides. My philosophy is "The slowe...
Not your traditional therapy... With nearly 20 years of counseling experience, I use state-of-the-art, evidence-based mental health treatments, such as EMDR and CBT, to help clients make changes to become happier and healthier. Evidenced based therapies, combined with genuine compassion and care, allow clients to get better quicker and with fewer therapy sessions. I have training in multiple...
At some point or another, each of us comes up against sticking points, loss of direction, or painful experiences. It is not always the case that "time heals all wounds." Unresolved issues can impact us over our lifetime. Therapy is one tool to help you unlock your authenticity, resilience, and drive. I am honored to walk beside each individual to develop clear goals and begin to recover focus a...
Do you ever feel like you have to hide parts of who you are from the rest of the world? Are you stuck in patterns that feel hard to break? I’m here to help you work through these issues. Many people I work with come in for anxiety, difficulties in relationships, boundaries, perfectionism, creative blocks, low self-esteem. You don't have to handle these struggles alone. Being in therapy can help...
My focus is to guide each client towards building a sense of competency, resourcefulness and recognizing that they hold the key to their own healing. I will explore current behaviors with clients and help them figure out which ones are inhibiting progress, and which ones are serving them. I also like to look at the past and family of origin to find what has been successful, and examine the part...
Did you know that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders - "PMAD's" (such as postpartum depression and anxiety - PPD/PPA) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and postpartum? Partners can experience these challenges as well. If you or your partner are pregnant or recently had a baby and are feeling angry, irritable, depressed, insecure, scared, tired, alone, anxious, having difficulty eating or...
Are the choices of others negatively affecting you? Are you losing your temper and isolating? Have you lost hope in the future or finding a solution? If you have said yes to any of those questions, you don't have to go through it alone. As your therapist, I make every effort to try and help you discover more effective ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with what has brought you to therapy....
"The most beautiful people we know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." ~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross I am a dedicated mental hea...
Are you hurting? Have life's challenges left you feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you the parent of a struggling teen? You can find hope and healing through counseling. Whether you are looking to improve your relationship, heal from grief, or help your child get back on the right track...you've come to the right place! I believe that balance is the key to a wholehearted self and a fulfillin...
