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
Matthew Weddington is a licensed professional clinical counselor with dual master's degrees in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. His passion resides in integrating evidenced-based treatment modalities with a strong emphasis on the mind-body connection. He is experienced in school, outpatient and inpatient treatment settings and has worked extensively with children,...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking help to understand and deal with life's challenges. Whether you are seeking solutions for marital difficulties, repair parent/child relationships, aid your child in seeking help, or work through other trials and struggles, I will work intentionally to create a safe and inviting environment...
Life feels overwhelming, you feel drained, inadequate, anxious, and depressed. You feel alone and disconnected from people around you. Your relationships are suffering, and you will ever feel truly understood. Perhaps you're even having thoughts and memories about difficult times in past and you wonder why they just won't go away. You worry if things don't change, you won't recognize the person...
I have nearly ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health issues. Seeking therapy can be a tough decision for a family but ultimately it shows a vast amount of courage, love, and dedIcation. My work focuses on addressing depression, anxiety concerns, anger management issues, and resolution of family conflict within various age groups. I assist famil...
Life can be challenging. For adults those challenges can include parenting, relationships, job stress, overwhelming emotions, life transitions, and many more. Challenges for children and teens can include school-related issues like academic stress, bullying, peer pressure, general "drama", and others. Ultimately, we are all searching for safety, satisfaction and fulfillment in our lives. Often,...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, on the fast-track to burnout? Are you caught in a vicious cycle of worry, procrastination, and avoidance? You judge yourself at every turn, can’t meet your own expectations and keep getting in your own way. You believe your past defines you and buy into your panic. You feel unsatisfied and alone. You spend more time analyzing and ruminating than living and ca...
I see individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support, insight, and emotional stability when facing distress and challenges. They understand the benefit of my helping them to bring the dark feelings into the light, enabling them to be addressed and resolved in a straightforward, honest manner. These include coping with transitions, intimacy and illness, as well as successfully navigating...
Therapy could be a scary place at first. The process of exploring ourselves could be full of surprises - yet the connections in the therapy room create safety, empowerment and strength.It is not about how the therapist helps you, it is about how you can help yourself along with the insight, reliance and empathy that is already in you. I am here for you - by being right by your side, connecting...
At some point in our lives we all experience challenges that are difficult to overcome on our own. The experience of symptoms like anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions like anger, fear, confusion or dissociation can become barriers to growth and living a fulfilled existence. Why we're going through what we are may be clear or it may not be. You don't have to know why, only that...
Working with kids age 11-17 is my favorite group of individuals because I can see the change and impact counseling has in their life, and it is a rough time in many young people's life. I work with a wide variety of individuals on either side of this age range as well. As long as there is a motivation for change to happen in a person's life, there is potential for change to occur through...
Successfully managing through college and early adulthood can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Many of my clients find themselves sacrificing mental health for academic and career success or have difficulties with motivation, confidence, and relationships. While stress is a normal and expected part of life, I help my clients manage anxiety without feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, or...
My scope of practice includes a wide range of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, groups and adults with various issues that include (but are not limited to) ADHD / ADD, Abuse / Neglect, Parenting Issues, Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar I and Bipolar II, Oppositional Behaviors, Personality Disorders, Grief, etc.. I combine various...
Whether you are experiencing a major life transition or looking to fine-tune your daily life, I believe counseling and art therapy are effective tools to help you move through your life more skillfully and with greater zest. The therapeutic relationship we will form creates a space where you can explore your life with greater curiosity, hope and accountability than you may be able to on your ow...
My clients often come to counseling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and irritated by everyday interactions. Children and teens may have increased conflict at school or home, decreased motivation, lack of engagement, or avoiding activities that were previously enjoyable. They may be feeling sad or empty, and may have thoughts of suicide. Parents may be feeling confused and helpless watching their...
Erin's strengths-based, empowerment, family-focused approaches offer solutions and guidance to those who are seeking direction. This is a judgment-free zone, where clients can feel relaxed and open to share what they choose, gain coping tools, and make positive changes. Erin has had many years of pediatric experience, including learning/cognitive disabilities. She respects and greatly values...
