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
Life can be difficult and most of us are doing the best that we can given our circumstances. Sometimes, things become too stressful and the need arises to seek help outside of ourselves. Taking the first step can be scary, but it also shows a level of courage. Ironically, the solutions we may be looking for reside within us- we just need a little help to discover them. With twenty four years...
I appreciate your willingness to take the time to put yourself first and look for a new therapist. I believe therapy is not just for the challenging moments, it's also designed when things in life are perfectly fine. We could all use additional tools when life is going great to prepare us for when things get rough. My goal is to promote and encourage the importance of physical and mental health...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to...
I specialize in working with women, both adult and adolescent, toward the goal of healthier relationships, self image, ease of living, tapping into their intuition, balance in their family life/roles, and also any spiritual goals should the client be interested. Over-stressed moms are particularly encouraged to call (babies and small children are welcome to join), as well as those with marital...
We are all born with the innate ability to connect deeply and authentically with ourselves and others. We are whole and hold all that we need within. This ability can guide us along a path in tune with our highest selves -- a path of joy, connection, and great strength. Along our path, however, we are exposed to experiences and influences that can cause us to become disconnected with this inner...
Are ongoing stressors interfering with your ability to enjoy life? Are unresolved issues from your past getting in the way of accomplishing your goals? Or are your solutions to manage your life no longer working? I am here to accompany you along the path back to the life you deserve to live. I will combine my clinical knowledge, extensive training, and intuition to tailor counseling goals which...
When bad and scary things happen, we are often left feeling helpless because the bad events were out of our control and often occur to people we love or to ourselves. Traumatic events make the world appear dangerous and our capacity to trust in love, others and ourselves is diminished as a result. Traumatic experiences can occur through one time events or by living within relentlessly stressful...
Chelsea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She is currently a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Chelsea has experience working in both community mental health settings and substance use...
Are you kept up at night feeling anxious or frustrated n the relationship with the person lying beside you? Do you feel stuck in a passionless job? Are you ready to take the next step toward a big dream but find yourself held back by fear? I am a physician and certified coach, and I work with women, men and couples who feel stuck and dissatisfied, but envision more. I bring years of clinical...
Erika is excited to join the Thriveworks team as a therapist. She has been providing therapy and mental health services professionally since 2011, and in the Northern Virginia region since 2013. Through her years of experience, she has developed a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck in the throes of depression and anxiety, and medications are only partially treating the illness....
I believe that individuals are doing the best that they can given the skills and resources that they have available to them. It is my job as a therapist to educate, support and guide my clients on their journey to self discovery and growth. It's important to me to focus on what is important to the individual and to not assume that I know more about my clients than they do. I am a firm believer ...
Specializing in couples and adult individual therapy. At times we might find ourselves feeling stuck and even crippled by past events. Recognizing that the past is actually present in every moment of our lives can help us move through these roadblocks into a flourishing future. Facing painful experiences with mindful and proven therapies can help us turn vicious cycles into virtuous ones, and...
I work with individuals and couples and particularly love working with and supporting parents in the demands of caregiving. As a doula and after-abortion peer counselor, I developed the strengths-based foundation that has informed all of my current work and an awareness of the systemic forces impacting both my clients and myself. I have experience working with elementary and middle school stude...
My passion is to work with troubled youth, hurting individuals, and couples with relationship issues. Additionally, I have over 15 years experience in working with individuals who have weight and health challenges due to depression, anxiety, and other mental health illnesses. My desire is for everyone to live an abundant life in every capacity; therefore, I believe practicing being healthy on...
Not currently accepting new clients. We often think of childhood as a time of simplicity, joy, curiosity, and play. Yet for many, it is a time of stress, trauma, anxiety, and/or anger. Impulsivity, attention difficulties, learning delays, anxiety, and aggression often impede success at school, disrupt family relationships, and hinder friendships. My goal, as a play therapist, is to assist your...
