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
With more than 20 years experience working with children, families, individuals with intellectual disability, and adults, my approach to therapy is integrative and wellness-oriented. I focus on the unique needs and strengths of each individual while utilizing mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, expressive, play and somatic approaches to psychotherapy. I also specialize in...
Adulting can sometimes be overwhelming. The demands of work, family, relationships, and parenting can feel like too much with no where to turn. I am here to help you find new ways to cope with the stressful demands, improve relationships so they are more satisfying, become more effective parents, and learn ways to reduce the harmful effects of daily stress on your life. Make an appointment toda...
Hello, I'm so glad that you have taken on this journey of introspection, growth, and healing. I'm Patricia Alvarado and I have been in the helping profession for over nine years, working with children/teens, adults, and providing parent coaching using evidence-based practices. I explore things from a multicultural lens that allows me to understand your individual needs through active listening,...
Life happened. Things changed. The unexpected and unwanted took place. As a result, your marriage has suffered stress fractures. Or, it may be broken. You feel disconnected from your spouse. You feel alone. Now, you and your spouse rarely ever truly communicate, if at all. The stress or brokenness in your marriage may be related to an extramarital affair or experiences one or both of you had...
I see therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. My goal is to help you understand yourself on a deeper level in order to reach your goals and aspirations. I work to assist in the development of new coping mechanisms and skills that will ultimately help you to find a sense of healing, peace, and equilibrium within your environment. I specialize in the treatment of adults and...
I believe that therapy is most effective when it is empathic, collaborative, non-judgemental and non-pathologizing. I am deeply interested in the uniqueness of each human being who comes to me. By talking together in ways which nurture curiosity, compassion and insight we will look at what troubles you, what brings you hope, and which patterns of thinking/feeling/being you are engaging in that ...
Sometimes we change because we see the light-Sometimes it is because we feel the heat. You may be feeling powerless, stuck or confused. Change is possible. Are you excited to feel free and engaged in your life? Are you trying to move through a period of pain and confusion and have lost a sense of direction or confidence in the ability to move forward? I can help you change how you think, feel a...
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some assistance from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life's challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I aim to help support individuals, couples and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. My goal is to...
Better sex and a happy relationship are possible. If you are struggling with finding answers to problems with sex and intimacy, then you have found the right place. Sexual problems are among the top couple complaints and are a major concern for many singles in today's dating culture. The mixed and often inaccurate information about sex, intimacy and relationship can leave us feeling overwhelmed...
-Currently full- Life is hard! Pause for a moment and give yourself credit for taking the brave, difficult step of seeking therapy. You're respecting your struggles AND looking for constructive ways to address them. I draw from a range of approaches supported by research to meet your unique needs. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and supportive relationship, helping you actualize a life that...
Life brings its blessings and its challenges that are best met with thoughtfulness and compassion to ourselves and those we cherish. With a solution focused approach, we can evaluate where we are stuck in life, how it may help and harm us, and if and how we are ready to make a change. I aim to empower clients to take the lead in the direction of their therapy using my experience and knowledge a...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my speciality is working with African American and minority women, teen girls, couples and blended families. If you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space for healing to begin Focus Therapy Clinic is the place. Working through a questionable time in your life as a women? Battling to understand your feelings and thoughts of self doubt as a teen? Or...
Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety,...
As a clinical Social Worker, I have worked with children, teens and young adults with behavior problems since 1978. I also have extensive practice experience with adults with mental health presentations. My orientation is strength based; I seek to create a working alliance of safety and trust. I am trained in a number of clinical methods: Family therapy;cognitive- behavioral approaches, and tra...
I want to create a safe place where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with me. I use a variety of counseling methods and techniques. My favorite is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). You first need to be aware of your thoughts before you can change your feelings or behaviors. Together, we will examine those thoughts and ask Are they true? Are they helpful? If the answers ...
