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 believe in being fully attentive and engaged in the therapy process. I bring over 30 years of experience conscientiously doing my own work in the hopes of offering that wisdom to my clients. In therapy, you may find me challenging, but my focus is always on your goals. My real skill is in facilitating a greater emotional and psychological understanding that leads to change. I specialize in an...
You've always been able to be successful and push through, but lately you've felt stuck, overwhelmed by emotions. You sometimes wonder if you’re overreacting...after all, isn’t everyone struggling? But you really feel weighed down with stress. Your chest feels tight and it’s difficult to take a full breath. You can't pinpoint exactly what is making you feel this way, which makes it worse someho...
Difficult emotions tend to multiply in our hearts when we put off dealing with what’s causing them. My therapeutic approach helps your heart and mind work together to approach the problems in your life with education, emotional insight, and a full repertoire of coping skills and self-care strategies. I work with areas of anxiety, including OCD, Social Anxiety, General Anxiety and Phobias. I als...
Cara is a compassionate Certified Interventionist and Recovery coach with Northeast Addictions Treatment Centers. After battling her own drug addiction, Cara has found a passion for helping others. The past few years Cara has worked in transitional housing and treatment facilities as a peer mentor and behavioral health Recovery Coach. Cara specializes in the planning and implementation of...
Have you ever wondered, "Is this all there is in this life?" Are you depressed and/or anxious? Do you find it difficult to know what you need and want? Or to make decisions? Come discover new awareness about yourself through the following therapeutic techniques; EMDR and Gestalt Therapy. My job is to assist you in understanding the story you tell yourself based on your past, present and future....
My work includes working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and chronic and severe mental illness. I have experience working with all age ranges and ethnicities. I welcome clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I have ten years plus experience of working within the field of psychology in a variety of settings including drug and alcohol therap...
Do you have difficulty trusting others or maintaining close relationships with friends and romantic partners? Do you struggle to manage your emotions when you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Do you often experience feelings of self-doubt? This is not uncommon, especially if you grew up in a household in which one or both of your parents suffered from mental health issues, either treated or...
Welcome! I’m Dr. Lauren, and I believe that all individuals are capable of living a life which allows for joy and meaning. Sometimes we get stuck in unhelpful patterns or become overwhelmed with distressing emotions. My goal is to work collaboratively to help you take charge of your life, get unstuck, and live the life that is important to you! Trained in evidence-based practices, I provide...
Are you working to accept and create a new normal? Do you struggle with over thinking, being overwhelmed, grieving and even feelings of survivors guilt? I offer video sessions to help in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialize in helping you build, discover and integrate skills to manage stress, anxiety, and build the life you want. If you want to learn how to regulate your body a...
As you've begun your search for a therapist, what have people told you to look for? A certain certification, a set of initials, a particular theory? Perhaps you are afraid of making the "wrong choice." In my opinion (and backed by a good deal of research), the methods a counselor uses are not as important as the alliance between the counselor and the client. The number one piece of advice I giv...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Southern California and moved to Virginia Beach 13 years ago. I am a graduate of Strayer University with a degree in Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, as well as a Masters degree in Social work from the University of Southern California. I am also a Certified Case Manager, with four years of experience in Managed Care. I am a former...
The motto of Resilience North, "Serving Those Who Proudly Serve," underscores the mission of our practice to provide individuals and small groups with customized support through counseling, specialized life coaching and consultation. We understand how earlier experiences and life's stressors, especially in the wake of the Covid pandemic, can adversely impact your relationships, job performance ...
You are not alone. Whatever you are going through, I am here for you. Taking the first step into seeking counseling can be scary but you are very brave for doing so and I'm glad you're here. This means you are ready to heal, to learn, to embrace a new you and if you're not, that is alright too. We are all a work in progress. My counseling approach is to work with you to bring forth the knowledg...
You already felt tired, weary and worn and then in comes COVID-19. This has caused you to become more anxious than ever. Now you feel this impending doom - you already felt trapped. Now, what do you do? You are tired of everything and everybody. You we're already tired of your boss; can't stand your wife and at times they seem like the same person. You wish you could tell them what you really...
