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 bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with New Dawn Wellness Group. I studied at Loyola University Chicago where I received both my undergraduate and graduate degree in social work. I have several years of experience working with a postpartum depression program working with women to address perinatal mood disorders, reproductive issues, maternal health...
“Let me help you achieve balance in your life with comprehensive therapy that treats the whole you: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." I am able to understand and connect with a broad client base and identify problems and solutions that tailors the therapy around practical and effective solutions. I have over 25 years of experience and receive many referrals from the medical...
Practice is currently full. It is my belief that in spite of all life’s pains and challenges that it is entirely possible to find contentedness and even joy in our experience. I aim to learn about my client’s past, their values, life desires, and the current struggles that get in the way of daily life. It is through this exchange that we build a therapeutic relationship and set the stage for ou...
I have worked with children and families, in the mental health field, for over 5 years and received my M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Counseling from the College of William and Mary in 2015. I have a particular passion and focus in providing children and their families emotional and behavioral support, while assisting them in managing life’s daily stressors and navigating difficult transitions. I...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, or grief? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Are your relationships weighing you down rather than building you up? You have taken a brave and difficult step—you have acknowledged that there is a problem. As your therapist, we develop a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I have a holistic, client-centered, intuiti...
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want. I enjoy working with people of all ages, couples and families....
Almost everyone needs a counselor at sometime during their life. Some are overwhelmed and facing a crisis. Some need information to better understand and work through a problem. Others need help to change behaviors, work on relationships or simply cope with stress. I would love to help. Anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, obsessions, grief, anger, relationships, marriage, parenting, adjusting to...
(Not currently accepting clients) I am here to provide you with a safe and supportive space to deepen self-awareness and foster self-compassion. If you are experiencing difficulty with life transitions, emotional turmoil, relational conflict, trauma, or issues pertaining to gender/sexuality, I can help you towards growth and healing. We will explore your personal narrative within the context of...
Do you feel like your life is more about the destination than the journey? Do you feel pressure to succeed by going to the "right" college, getting the "right" job, living on everyone else's terms and not your own? Do you find yourself worrying about your kids or teens incessantly and you just aren't sure what to do anymore? Are you having trouble navigating all of the perils associated with...
Are you anxious? Stressed? Do you find yourself wondering what is happening? Do you need someone to talk to, someone who will listen? Then you have come to the right place. My ultimate goal is provide you a safe space to share and engage in the therapeutic process. By using a variety of approaches, we will work together to help with whatever thoughts are on your mind. I will give you real world...
From Adversity to New Life. While often it is our daily reactions that make us what change, neurobiological research now proves that past traumatic experiences cause damage to the brain. EMDR Therapy helps clients to process and overcome a multitude of difficult life experiences and regain healthy thinking and functioning. Trauma-informed Therapy is essential to quality care. We train and assis...
*BETTER MEN, HUSBANDS & DADS* Sometimes it can feel like you've failed or haven't lived up to your loved ones (or even your own) expectations. Vulnerability can be hard, and because you're used to being the one to "fix" things, it seems there's no one who can understand or help you. You may not know what direction it takes to become the husband or father that you need to be, or maybe you know t...
There are some things in life that are too hard to face alone. If you or a loved one have experienced trauma, relationship struggles, stresses related to parenting or taking care of an aging parent, grief at the loss of a beloved member of your life, anxiety, depression, survivor or witness to abuse, or seeking tools for living with wellness. Please come and be welcome in a healing space. I can...
Welcome and thank you for considering Sense of Self Portland for your counseling/therapy needs! I believe strongly that everyone can benefit from having a safe and neutral place to discuss any and all aspects of their life and to share their struggles and successes. I love working with people from all walks of life and hope that my humanistic & person-centered style can help support you along i...
It's time to move beyond the messages from family and culture that condition you to believe you're not enough. I work with clients who are ready to heal from childhood wounding. My clients engage in self-study, discovering who they are and how to love and parent themselves. I work with a motivated client who wants to learn to become more skillful. I work with teens, young adults, and families. ...
