Life Transitions Therapy for Women
Change can be tough and life transitions can be overwhelming, stressful, uncomfortable or unsettling.
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It's not unusual to experience difficulties when you are adjusting to these new normals.
If you have been through a recent life transition and you're experiencing a few or more of the following on a fairly consistent basis, therapy for life transitions is the right support system for you:
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Feeling overwhelmed
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Low mood
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Irritability
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Increased anxiety or stress
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Difficulty sleeping
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Low energy
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Headaches
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Upset stomach / digestive issues
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Frequent colds or illnesses
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Appetite increase or decrease
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Isolation in the home or isolating self socially
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Resentment
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Questioning your self-worth
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I specialize in counseling women experiencing major life transitions and difficulties adjusting to these.
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I am an integrative therapist and I incorporate several evidence-based treatment models into the therapeutic process. Here are the most common approaches I use to support you:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
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Holistic Therapy
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Psychoeducation
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As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have received specialized training in treating every person as a whole, and I help clients heal by taking the entire human being and their life experiences into consideration for assessment and treatment purposes. The goal is to help you strike a balance in taking care of your entire being, so you can effectively tackle and manage your stress in a way that works best for you.
Common stressful life transitions:
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Parenthood
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Workplace adjustment
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Job loss
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Career change
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Getting married
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Moving to a new home
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Relocation
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Transiting to adulthood
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Adjusting to college
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Young adulthood
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Chronic illness or injury
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Separation or divorce
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Empty nesting
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Retirement
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Loss of a loved one
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Changes in finances / financial struggle
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Aging parents or loved ones
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How I Support You:
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​Alleviate the pressure to be perfect and make things work;
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Provide nonjudgmental support and compassion;
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Normalize fears about your recent transition and the future;
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Affirm the value of your experiences; and
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Help you feel seen, heard and understood.