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
As far as most people know you have a good life but deep down you know that things are not OK. You're not feeling yourself, consumed by worries. You don't trust yourself anymore and how you got to this place. You are having thoughts that are troubling and too embarrassing to admit. Though you try to talk about it with friends and family, they don't seem to get it. You long for connection and...
I have a passion for listening to people and helping them unpack their current struggles to develop skills needed to grow and move forward. I take pride in creating a non-judgemental and safe space to explore struggles with my clients. I graduated with my masters in social work from the University of Chicago and my masters in theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I have work...
Life is challenging. Relationships can be difficult. Unexpected events happen. We fall off balance. We aren't sure of what to do and we feel stuck.... A caring therapeutic relationship provides the opportunity to reflect on your life in a safe and supportive environment. When you talk things out, you are able to clarify what you need and how to create the life you want and deserve. Together we...
Have you noticed that recently you are socially isolating yourself, are you avoiding people and activities, or not enjoying life like you used to? As we get older, life throws unexpected changes our direction. Sometimes our emotional responses can leave us feeling confused and out of sorts. If so, you might benefit from talking to someone who understands how emotions, thoughts and behavioral...
I believe everyone can be happy in their career! We dedicate a significant amount of our lives to working. Not only does it impact our overall sense of well-being it is deeply tied to one’s self-image. In specialized counseling sessions, we uncover what you were meant to do and how you can achieve your goals. I believe career counseling is for everyone. I serve clients from the safety of their...
It's plain to see that world bombards us with ample reason to live in fear, doubt, and negativity. Yet, we all possess the ability to change, and to make good on the hope toward a rich, full, and confident life. We can't erase our pasts, but we can work together in the present to find new ways of thinking and being that produce the lives we want. I enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiet...
The decision to begin therapy takes courage, and I'd like to congratulate you for taking this great leap of faith. My hope is to provide for you a safe place to heal and grow through your pain and discontent. I will meet with you where you are at in your healing without judgment, and work alongside you to empower your strengths, values, and truths. Together we will work towards gaining the skil...
I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve greater quality of life, regardless of what season they may find themselves in. For those that may be struggling through mental or emotional difficulties, I offer individualized assessment and treatment. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, addicti...
Being human isn't always easy. If you're reading this, then you know what I mean. Life can be really challenging and sometimes feel out of control. And we're expected to keep it all together and keeping pushing through. I know how hard it can be to deal with stress and overwhelm alone and I also know it is completely normal to need support at times. When your life starts to feel out of your...
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, yet a common thread unites this motivation: the desire to understand one's inner experience in an authentic way. Therapy presents an opportunity to be curious, to foster new depths of understanding, and to develop a greater sense of meaning in your life. The therapeutic relationship provides a space to explore an intuitive understanding of yourse...
Welcome! My name is Katherine Longley. I'm excited to work with you to build resources, develop skills, and assist you in taking any necessary steps toward achieving your goals. I work with teens and adults, and my style is relational, holistic, empathetic, and collaborative; I believe that you are the expert of your experience. I enjoy working to understand where you're coming from so that we ...
"Suck it up!" "Focus on the positive!" Is that strategy no longer working for you? Yes. Everyone has problems. And yes, there are many people in the world suffering more than you. That does not mean that your pain is not real and that it doesn't merit your time, attention, and compassion. "Suck it up" generates isolation, overwork, irritability, nightmares, chronic pain and substance misuse. "J...
Amanda believes that every individual has the ability and strength within themselves to work through the different life stresses that impact their daily functioning. She seeks to build a safe and respectful relationship with clients to help them explore and process the difficulties and adversities they are experiencing. Amanda works with children and adults of all ages, primarily in individual ...
I have been counseling individuals, couples, and families for over 25 years. I help couples strengthen their emotional connection, communication patterns, and parenting skills. As a military spouse myself for nearly 30 years, I've helped many military families navigate the unique challenges of military culture. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which treats...
I specialize in treating the full range of anxiety disorders. We all experience anxiety. Anxiety is helpful in many ways, motivating us to meet our goals and avoid harm. Sometimes, however, our anxiety starts to take over. When this happens, we often feel overwhelmed and "stuck". It is in these moments that I offer support and tools so that you can manage your anxiety and live the life you desi...
