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 understand the anxiety and awkwardness that comes with reaching out for help. My goal as a therapist is to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible. We can work together to create a safe space so that you may be free to be yourself. Life is hard! And sometimes it can seem to be too much to handle. My philosophy is to provide a safe and caring space so that you might transform...
Transitions. Grief. Loss. Fear. Change. Transitions can be a challenging time in your life. Whether it is from the death of a loved one, divorce, the coming out process, being diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness, or adjusting to life change support can be a critical component of your healing. I believe you already have everything you need within you to move through this. My focus is to...
We all experience hardship, and I believe we also all have the ability to heal and grow. I’m a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to adults of all identities. I specialize in helping: (a) individuals who feel anxious or emotionally overwhelmed to improve coping and increase comfort with themselves, their feelings, and others; (b) couples/families to impro...
( English | español ) It can be hard for a child growing up in a stress filled culture dealing with the intense pressure of school, family, and friends. When words are not enough, Art Therapy can help articulate the hurt that is felt on the inside and increase abilities to control emotional reactions. I strongly believe that every child has the ability to discover their best potential. Having a...
Sonia provides counseling to couples, women, and families. Her expertise in family dynamic, boundaries, marital issues and women's issues are the foundation of her work. In life, there are events and relationships that challenge each of us. When those life circumstances become overwhelming, a relationship feels detrimental rather than beneficial or reaching our next goal might be easier with t...
Do you feel overworked, over-stressed, and overwhelmed? Many of my clients come into therapy struggling with some form of stress and anxiety, particularly stemming from an unease and dissatisfaction with how their life is going. Many feel “stuck” — uncertain on how to handle these nagging feelings. I have extensive experience working with professionals in highly demanding career fields, especia...
I work with clients who may be experiencing fears, shame, guilt, anger, worry, depression, anxiety, the results of trauma, and those who need a stronger sense of self, value, direction, and hope. My goal is to see you become fully alive as who you are and to enjoy your life to the fullest. I am eclectic in my approach and often use a combination of person-centered, positive, psychological...
In my work, I like to combine short-term approaches that will help you figure out how to feel better now with long-term approaches designed to take a closer look at some repeating patterns and their origins to bring lasting changes to your life. Most clients I see in my practice experience some sort of dissatisfaction in their relationships. This could significantly impact their life satisfacti...
I am a compassionate and solution focused therapist, trained in EMDR and I use an eclectic mix of interventions-based on your needs-to help you live your best life. I am skilled in working with a variety of clients, from high-functioning to the seriously mentally ill, including personality disorders of all types, and specifically dissociative identity disorder (multiple personalities). ADHD,...
Taking that first step toward positive change is often the most important and the most difficult. The fact that you are reading this is a good sign that you are contemplating making some changes so you are already making progress! It is empowering to see such changes begin to unfold motivating you toward clarity and acceptance. With over 20 years of experience, I have assisted individuals in...
Founder-President of NWIICT 355 High Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301 503-881-0513 Email: [email protected] I received my Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology in Pasadena, California. I also hold two master’s degrees: MS. MFT and M.Div. I have been involved in Higher Education since 1999 and practice psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families since 1996. I ha...
Our journey through life is not always easy. You may feel alone, depressed, frustrated, worried, angry, or perhaps a recent or past trauma has left you feeling vulnerable. Life is far too short to be unhappy. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families move forward into the life they want to live. By using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and strengths perspective, I...
Welcome. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social worker I support children, adults and families in an effort to promote personal growth and develop inherent strengths. As a certified school social worker I have experience in elementary, middle and high school settings and am sensitive to the needs of school aged children and adolescents. As an adult practitioner I work ...
Feeling chronic negative emotions such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or loneliness is often a sign that something in our relationships has gone awry. By the time we attend psychotherapy, the task of altering our relationships may feel difficult or impossible to navigate alone. As a psychodynamic therapist, I am interested in how your early relationships impact your personality, worldview,...
Life can be so busy that we overlook the simple things in life that truly make us happy. It is often complicated by problems associated with anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction and more. If you find yourself going through the same problems over and over on a daily basis, the counseling process may benefit you. Therapy is a place where change happens and hope always exists. I have been...