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
Hi! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm familiar with and practice a variety of techniques that help individuals, couples, and families uncover underlying issues and work collaboratively to implement a plan to change maladaptive behaviors. I can provide guidance to help rebuild and repair relationships. I understand it is difficult to handle concerns such as loss, relationship...
***As of 10/20/20 Kristyn is not accepting new clients*** Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or not enjoying things day to day? Do you wish your relationships with family, friends or coworkers would feel more connected? Maybe you’re not feeling as successful at school or work as you would like. Perhaps something difficult has happened and your struggling to make sense of it and heal. I...
Life can be challenging. Sometimes the obstacles you face are relatively simple and you can work through them on your own, while other times they are more than you feel equipped to manage alone. I believe this is exactly what therapy is intended for. Whether you’re facing a normal life adjustment such as a new child, a new job, navigating the break-up of a relationship, or significant conflict...
I provide evidence-based therapy to children, youth, and adults. My areas of specialization include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, affirmative therapy for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and adults, and trauma informed therapy for individuals and families coping with medical illness. I also have a passion for working with parents to address issues such...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience helping individuals, couples, children and families. I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma disorders, relationship issues, sexual issues, mood difficulties, social, racial, cultural and economic disenfranchisement, and life transitions. I bring an integrative approach to my practice, as I believe ...
Jennifer Watson is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving various populations for almost 9 years. Jennifer graduated with her Masters from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois and soon began her career in mental health. Jennifer has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults, specializing in mood disorders, trauma and loss. Jennifer h...
I am board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. My goal is to improve quality of life using evidence based techniques. Over the years, I have worked in health psychology, across multiple environments, with adult and child populations. I have had extensive training in anxiety disorders, effects of illness on mental health, trauma, and the psychological impact of disaster. With advent of conce...
I help couples and individuals stuck in unsatisfying, repetitive patterns find clarity and regain momentum. I have a warm, collaborative and direct style. My work is informed by years of postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, a form of treatment that aims to fully resolve underlying causes of our distress. I draw on the latest research in neuroscience, attachme...
I believe everyone is capable of growth and healing if they are provided sufficient encouragement, support, and effective strategies. My therapeutic style involves learning the important life stories of my clients, and allowing them to identify and communicate their unique needs and concerns. Clients may be interested in discovering more about themselves, seeking to improve interpersonal...
Each individual in the therapeutic alliance is the ideal client for one simple reason - we are each uniquely in a rut, stuck, or confused. To this end imagine being in a pit of quicksand without any sense of direction, worth, or hope. People will walk by and offer advice on how to get out. Others might provide a utensil or medication. Yet none of these address the immediate situation of being i...
Are you ready to make a change in your life? Asking for help can be a scary thing, and it takes a tremendous amount of courage. But this simple thing can lead you to a lifetime of fulfillment. I have experienced first hand the emotional challenges life has to offer. By working together, we can create understanding and develop solutions that will help you regain control of your life. Whatever li...
Are you interested in counseling with a faith perspective? Are you mad at God for the situation you are in? If you go to church weekly or simply believe in a power greater than yourself, I'll meet you where you're at on the journey and walk with you. We can talk about faith directly or simply let Christian values guide our sessions. Life can be overwhelming whether you are a teenager managing...
I believe that no two paths are the same. Everyone has a unique path that makes them who they are. This path may lead to a planned destination, make an unexpected turn, or hit a few bumps along the way. Change can be hard and heightened feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression can make that change feel much more difficult and lonely. Instead of allowing these changes in our path to hold us...
Available Nights/Weekends. Telehealth only during COVID. Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or feelings? Maybe you are able to cope at times, yet other times you feel out of control or stuck and unable to identify a next step. Maybe you are having a hard time figuring out how to accept or change the challenges life has dealt you. Perhaps your relationship is suffering. I believe symptoms ...
*Please note that I am not currently accepting new clients. Thank you!* Whether therapy is a familiar routine or something you’ve just decided to try, being vulnerable is almost always a challenge. The work of healing is often uncomfortable because it requires something new and untested: questioning deep-seated beliefs, trying different behaviors, and accepting difficult emotions. This takes an...
