Why life changes can feel so intense
Even “good” changes can be stressful. When life looks different than it used to, you may feel:
- Worried you made the wrong decision or that you’ll never feel settled
- Grief for the version of life you left behind, even if you chose this new path
- Overwhelmed by new responsibilities, roles, or expectations
- Disoriented — unsure who you are without a certain job, relationship, or routine
- Alone, because everyone else seems to be “handling it better” than you
Therapy gives you a place to say out loud what feels messy, contradictory, or hard to explain to others.
Transitions we often support
- Starting or finishing college, trade school, or a new training program
- Career changes, job loss, or shifts in financial stability
- Engagement, marriage, separation, divorce, or breakups
- Becoming a parent, step-parent, or navigating an empty nest
- Health changes, caregiving roles, or loss of independence
- Moving to a new area or returning to your hometown
How counseling helps you move through change
In life transitions counseling, we’ll work together to:
- Slow down and understand what this transition is asking of you
- Make space for grief, relief, anger, fear, and hope — often all at once
- Clarify your values so decisions line up with what matters most to you
- Develop routines and supports that make daily life more manageable
- Build self-compassion instead of criticizing yourself for “not doing it right”
Our goal isn’t to rush you into “loving” this season. It’s to help you navigate it with more steadiness and a clearer sense of who you are, even when everything around you is shifting.
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If you’re in the middle of a big change, you don’t have to figure it out alone.