Entering new thresholds can be daunting

Therapy for life transitions & grief/loss

Helping you find ground

Even life transitions that are welcomed can bring a range of complicated emotions and experiences. Whether relocating to a new place, changing careers, welcoming a new family member, or experiencing the grief and loss of ending a relationship or losing a loved one or beloved pet, these seasons of change can be arduous and painful. 

While there’s no prescribed “right way” to feel common feelings, like sadness, anger, confusion, and denial, often accompany change. 

I help my clients develop an appreciation for the wide range of these complicated emotions, honoring the messages these feelings bring. We’ll work together to ensure you have a space and healthy ways to express these emotions, so you don’t get stuck. We'll help you find your footing to stay grounded as you face periods of transition or hardship armed with skills to help you practice and embody resilience. 

Life transitions I support

Breakups/Divorce

starting a new career

Becoming a caregiver

Moving or relocating

Loss of a loved one

recent job loss

Loss of a pet

graduating college

adjusting to chronic Illness

Therapy for life transitions can help you…

  • Have a safe space to process the significance of this change and what it means to you

  • Find ways to “ground” in your daily life through self-care or rituals that allow you to ride the waves of your emotions more easily

  • Be intentional about your values or people in your life that help you navigate moments of uncertainty

  • Understand the overwhelming and often confusing feelings of grief and to learn how to be gentle with yourself throughout the process

  • Honor and allow grief to guide you in the exploration of what’s important as you look ahead

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it’s overwhelming. All we can do is swim” - Vicki Harrison

Frequently asked questions about Therapy for life Transitions & Grief

FAQs

  • I often use narrative approaches that help you make sense of your story through an inquiry about what’s important and meaningful to you.

  • A common experience of grief is being sad or even hopeless as you imagine your life without whatever you’ve lost. Grief isn’t necessarily something you get over, but rather something you learn to into integrate, tolerate and even accept. It can be valuable to work with a trusted professional during this time to ensure your grieving processes doesn’t get stuck or lead to depression.

  • Feel free to contact me if you think we might be a good fit for working together.