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 not accepting new patients at this time*** I am a licensed clinical social worker and recent graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I have worked in public and private sector behavioral health clinics. My own personal experiences with loss and trauma deepen my passion in working towards improving the lives of others. I provide an integrative approach to overall wellness. ...
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move...
Dr. Benito brings with her a wealth of experience. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originating from New York City with 10+ years of experience working with culturally diverse and at risk populations across multiple settings. Dr. Benito earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California focusing her capstone work on designing innovative healthcare solutions t...
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages in individual, couples, or family therapy. I offer my services in person in offices in the Pill Hill area of Oakland and in Walnut Creek as well as via teletherapy on a secure platform. I have evening and weekend sessions available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I prefer to adjust my style...
Accepting clients now! Sometimes it's difficult to talk about what hurts. Words to describe our feelings and experiences don't often come easily, or things can feel so big and complex that it's hard to share them with someone else. Maybe you've tried other forms of therapy and are still feeling confused or stuck. As a certified art therapist and licensed counselor with training in trauma, I enj...
Free your mind of negativity and embrace life through a variety of therapeutic modalities to address a wide range of mental and emotional health concerns. (As a side note, if you contact me via email, please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for a response and please provide your current insurance plan and desired time frames for appointments so we can get the process started as soon as...
Often times past traumas, relationships or events have caused us to separate from or deny certain parts of ourselves. We may notice life getting more difficult or confusing because we are not functioning as our true, whole self. I believe that the symptoms we are experiencing are messengers from parts of our body or mind that need healing. I work with clients holistically to make changes to the...
I am a clinical and therapeutic consultant. I have over 20 years of clinical experience; working with adolescents, young, emerging adults, and their families in individual , family, group settings as well as lead clinician for an IOP. I now combine my experience as an educator, Guidance Counselor and as a clinician to best support and guide families. I work to provide the student and /or young...
My clients explore many facets of their lives with me, including their feelings of anxiety and depression. I also walk alongside people who are navigating their racial identity. Others are in a space of transition in their career paths and personal relationships. Finally, I specialize in working with people grieving a loss in their lives. No matter what your struggles are, my capacity to sit in...
Dr. Katherine Helm is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and groups in multiple clinical settings including college counseling, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. She is the author of multiple books on working with couples and sex education for high school and college students and is also...
I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and...
Many come to therapy to change patterns of relating to others and themselves that they feel no longer serve them. I believe that these patterns, hard as they may be now, likely played some important role for you in the past. Perhaps addictions, habits, or defenses met otherwise unmet needs in your life, but now have become limiting and compulsive. I see myself as your partner in a process of de...
Do you feel that there is something that is holding you back from living the life you want to live? That you are stuck in a place and either anxiety, depression, or apathy won’t allow you to live the life you want? Whether it’s a small or big challenge you are facing, the health of your inner self is important and you deserve a safe place to heal. I can offer you a space where you will feel...
I believe that therapy is a bridge that connects our psychological and emotional health and brings us back to the best version of ourselves or the person that we desire to be. If we are given the tools and the support to overcome stressful situations, relationships, and manage everyday tasks, we can grow and succeed in ways that we are unable to alone. As a therapist, it is my goal to equip my...
If you are reading this, release your shoulders from your ears, unclench your jaw, and remove your tongue from the roof of your mouth. We tend to hold onto stress in the least noticeable ways and subtle changes can help bring awareness to our stress patterns. My overall approach to therapy is emotion-focused and strength-based, while incorporating neuropsychology and somatic interventions. I ca...
