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Therapy for Life Transitions
Life shifts - sometimes by choice, sometimes without warning. You’re allowed to begin again.
When your story changes, it’s okay to feel lost in the middle.
You didn’t expect change to feel like this.
Even when it’s something you chose - or something you knew was coming - it can still leave you feeling disoriented, untethered, or unsure of who you are now.
Some transitions are loud and visible - like a breakup, a move, a career change, or a shift in your role as a parent or partner. Others happen more quietly: a growing sense that something in your life doesn't fit anymore. A disconnection you can't explain. A pull toward something more authentic…and the fear of what it might cost.
You might find yourself:
Grieving the life you thought you’d have
Questioning your identity or direction
Feeling overwhelmed by decisions you didn’t ask for—or afraid to make ones you want
Trying to show up for others while quietly falling apart inside
These are the moments when therapy can help.
We’ll explore what’s shifting on the outside - and what it’s bringing up inside - so you can reconnect with what matters, listen to your own voice, and move forward with intention.
This is where your next chapter begins.
Life transitions often ask us to rewrite our stories. Together, we’ll explore the narratives that are no longer serving you, get curious about what still fits, and make space for the person you’re becoming.
Using Narrative Therapy, we’ll take time to notice the messages, roles, and expectations that have shaped how you see yourself. What parts of your story were chosen by others? What parts no longer reflect who you are? In session, this might look like naming the “shoulds” that have been guiding your choices - or identifying the voice of your inner critic. We’ll shift the focus to your own values, needs, and desires. Using reflective questions, writing prompts, or open-ended exploration, we’ll begin to shape a version of your story that feels more aligned with who you’re becoming.
With Solution-Focused Therapy, we’ll look for what’s already working - no matter how small - and build on it. Together, we’ll identify the outcomes you’re hoping for, even if you’re not sure exactly what they look like yet. We might practice decision-making strategies, clarify your next steps, or role-play conversations that feel difficult. Every session will center on what matters to you - helping you make choices that feel intentional and grounded.
You don’t have to figure it all out at once. You just have to start - with clarity, support, and space to grow.
What if you didn’t have to go back—only forward?
Change doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In therapy, we’ll create space for you to process what’s been lost and notice what’s unfolding. You’ll begin to feel more rooted in who you are, clearer about what matters, and more equipped to move forward with intention. Whether you’re navigating the end of something, the beginning of something new, or a season of uncertainty, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with yourself - and find the next right step.
Here are some of the things we might explore together:
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Clarify who you are now - and who you’re becoming
Explore the roles, values, and identities that matter most
Let go of outdated stories or expectations that no longer fit
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Gain confidence in your ability to choose what’s right for you
Identify what you do want - even if you’re not 100% sure yet
Take small, doable steps toward meaningful change
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Learn to sit with the unknown without shutting down
Make room for both grief and hope
Build resilience through grounding tools and emotional regulation
Change is hard—but it creates possibilities for a better future. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
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FAQs about Life Transitions
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I work with adults navigating all types of transitions - whether expected or unexpected, chosen or not. This might include the end of a relationship, graduation, career shifts, moves, retirement, changes in family roles (like parenting adult children or becoming a caregiver), or moments when your inner world no longer matches your outer one. If you’re asking, “What now?” or “Who am I becoming?”, you’re in the right place.
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Even common life changes - like a breakup, a big move, or a new phase of adulthood - can bring up deep emotions and identify shifts. Therapy gives you a place to process those feelings, reflect on what’s changed, and move forward with more clarity and intention. Just because something is “normal” doesn’t mean it’s easy.
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Even when change is chosen, it can shake up your routines, roles, and sense of identity. Transitions often bring uncertainty, which can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, or old stories about who you should be.