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 a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), with several years of clinical practice. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. During sessions with clients I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches. These modalities include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, direct and non-directive play therapy, solutio...
I am accepting new clients at this time: I listen to what is important to you and collaborate with you as a guide to help you set and reach your counseling goals. I provide a safe, judgement free, supportive environment for my clients whether individual, couples, or families. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy tailored to the specific needs of each client. I have worked with adolescents,...
Welcome to my practice! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as couples and families. I love my work and believe in the process. My approach is interactive and collaborative, thus working together to create change. I believe in a non judgmental, compassionate, genuine relationship t...
Is there something about yourself that if that one thing were better, your life would work better? I can help you change that one thing. Through the use of affirmations, you are able to change your thinking and effect change in your life. Weight management, smoking cessation, test preparation, sports performance, anxiety and stress reduction are a few of the areas that I can help you with. I ex...
Feeling stuck? Can't breathe and need someone to listen with compassion and help you mobilize next steps? Would you like insight into the tremendous challenge of parenting or get help for your child going through difficult times? Are you a teenager and want someone to listen as you navigate school, social life, and family so you can feel comfortable and confident in your own skin? Have you lost...
Divorce /Breaking-ups are hard to do. Is your relationship over but neither of you want to admit it? Getting past a break-up/divorce can be quit challenging. Unfortunately, the arguments got worst, the distance got further, and the affection/intimacy has been missing for quit a while. You realize you could only pretend for so long until stress, depression, and loneliness moved in and claimed...
Children and adolescents are often faced with a myriad of obstacles, adjustments and stressors throughout their growth cycles. Through an integrative approach, I work with children and their caregivers to find ways best suited to master these obstacles and surmount life's challenges. As stated by Erik Erikson, "Play is the most natural method of self-healing childhood affords" and I dedicate mu...
I hold a supportive presence for individuals, young adults/adults ages 18-50 years, dealing with issues related to Stress, Infertility, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem, in these challenging and transitional times. I believe in helping the client understand where they are in the moment and creating an environment that will enable them to discover the answers; answers that they hold withi...
We all have places where we struggle. We all have behaviors or emotions that limit us in living our most fulfilled and joyous life. Sometimes we need help making changes. Together we will explore what you want within yourself and your relationships to create positive changes. You are unique. The direction of your therapy will be too. But, regardless of our approach my practice is anchored in th...
WELCOME! Therapy is a journey of self-awareness, introspection and discovery. Seeking therapy takes courage! Admitting that life or parts of your life are not working the way you would like is a humbling experience. Anyone brave enough to take that step deserves tremendous respect and support. I'm here to provide an open and supportive therapeutic environment where growth and solutions can occu...
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start making the changes in his or her life to find relief and clarity. I believe my clients deserve to be understood, valued, and given the opportunity to gain the tools for a more fulfilling life. When working as a team, we use our strengths to achieve the best outcome. I believe clients are the professionals on themselves and I offer the professiona...
"Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick to start from scratch once again". What I look for in any client is the willingness to participate in their sessions. If you are looking for ways to stop the negative self talk, finally deal with issues from the past, are experiencing increased symptoms due to PTSD or anxiety, fear and irrational thinking, we will work together to me...
Have you or your spouse thought about divorce? Does one of you want out of the marriage and the other to save it? Are there ongoing issues of negative or unhealthy communication? Discernment counseling is specifically designed for couples experiencing indecision about the future of their relationship. It is brief; between 1-5 sessions, and provides couples a way to look at their options with...
My name is Richard St. Pierre. I am a licensed clinical social worker by profession, a former Marine, and founder of Inner-Missions. My area of focus is active duty military, recently discharged or retired veterans, and their families. Utilizing INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPY, I offer decades of experience, insight, and support, as you sort through the concerns that impede your journey of...
However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for...
