Life Transitions

Are You Struggling With Difficult Transitions In Your Life?

Have you been facing major life changes recently and are not sure how to cope? Are you worried about what these changes might bring?

Perhaps you have entered a new phase of your life, such as starting college, being hired for a new job, or getting married. While all of these events may be exciting, they may also feel a little daunting, and therefore, it is possible you are nervous about the changes they will bring. Additionally, you may also feel overwhelmed by all you have to do to prepare for them, to the point where you feel stressed and burnt out when you would prefer to focus on the joy.

Or maybe you are facing the aftermath of a traumatic event or the loss of a loved one. Losing a loved a is a terrible experience for anyone, and it can be difficult to navigate through the aftermath. You may feel anxious, stuck, or uncertain about the future—and potentially long for the past, when things made sense.

Whatever changes you are going through, it could be that you feel uncertain about the steps to take to move forward. You likely want to remove the barriers preventing you from enjoying life—you are just not sure how.

Change Is Something We All Experience

Everyone, no matter who they are, will go through changes in their lifetime, whether that involves a move, a new baby, retirement, or something else entirely. These changes can be daunting, and in some cases, it can be difficult to figure out how to cope.

Sometimes change comes about unexpectedly. This can leave people reeling as they try to make sense of what is going on and understand the best path forward. If the change was especially traumatic—such as the sudden loss of a loved one—the transition is complicated by feelings of grief and loss.

Even preparing for change does not always make things easier. Sometimes, it can feel like there is so much to do that it becomes overwhelming, and you are not entirely sure where to start. Other times, you may know what steps to take to prepare for the transition, but fear or anxiety might make it difficult to do so.

Change can feel especially difficult when you think you have no one to talk to. Or perhaps you have someone you would like to confide in, but you cannot because you don’t want to be a burden.

That does not mean you have to go through these changes alone. Therapy can provide a safe space where you can explore your problems and their solutions so you can better face transitions in your life.

Life Transitions Therapy Can Help You Move Forward

Sometimes, it can be difficult to find solutions to your problems because you are too close to the issue. That is why getting another perspective can be so helpful, to see solutions you may never have thought of.

I offer a safe, welcoming environment where you can feel free to express concerns about whatever changes you are facing. By working together, I can help you learn how to accept the change, practice stress management, and figure out how to move forward.

Each session will be tailored to you as an individual. I believe that trust and honesty are important when dealing with major changes, and so I will encourage you to speak openly about the problems you are facing. We will start by looking at how your life is affected and what is causing you the most stress and frustration, and then form a plan for how to resolve these issues. For example, if you are stressing about things you cannot control, then we will focus on what you can control. If you are overwhelmed by worrying about how things might go wrong, we will redirect those thoughts to what is positive about the change.

When dealing with more difficult changes—such as grief and trauma—I will offer supportive guidance for processing the difficult emotions you may be experiencing. I will also give you tips on how to manage everyday life and help you explore and understand your feelings so that they can be released.

My approach to therapy is solution-focused and includes a lot of positive psychology. However, like with all my specialties, I offer a wide variety of modalities to address whatever needs you may express.

I have been working with clients dealing with difficult transitions for many years, and I know how hard dealing with change can be. But I also know that you do not have to be overwhelmed by it because I have seen many people successfully navigate the changes in their lives.

Changes can be hard to accept and difficult to adjust to, but that does not mean they are entirely bad. They give you an opportunity to set new goals and try new things. Your life may be going in a different direction than you expected right now, but you can still find happiness in your new situation.

You may still have reservations about life transitions therapy…

I am not sure the changes in my life are major enough to see a therapist.

Any problem that is causing you distress is worth talking about with a therapist—especially in the case of life-changing events that are causing confusion, discomfort, or making it difficult for you to adjust. The important thing is to take care of your mental and emotional well-being so that you can make the most of these changes.

I am worried you will not understand what I am going through.

While it is true I may not have experienced your exact situation, I do understand how life transitions can be difficult because I have gone through them myself. And therefore, I aim to be understanding and sympathetic about any challenges you might be facing.

I am not sure counseling will really help.

Counseling offers you the opportunity to look at your circumstances with new eyes. It can bring clarity back to your life, help you adjust, and give you a positive outlook on the situation so you can approach the change with confidence.

Learn More About Life Transitions Therapy

If you would like to see if we are a good match for each other, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation at 972-677-9210 or schedule on my contact page. You do not have to deal with change alone; I can help you navigate life transitions and bring greater clarity to your situation.