Navigating Life Transitions
Change is a natural part of life—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether a transition is joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, it can leave you feeling disoriented, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are now. You might find yourself asking, “What comes next?” or “How do I move forward from here?”
As a therapist, I specialize in supporting people through these significant and frequently stressful life transitions. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore the complex emotions that often come with change—grief, anxiety, hope, fear, even relief—and help you reconnect with what truly matters to you.
Using evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions, we’ll work together to:
Acknowledge and make space for what you’re experiencing
Clarify your values and what gives your life meaning
Learn new tools to cope with uncertainty, loss, and change
Create a vision for the next chapter—one rooted in purpose, not pressure
Life transitions can bring grief, anxiety, uncertainty, and a sense of losing your footing—even when the change is “good.” I offer life transitions therapy for adults in Washington State through telehealth, helping you process what’s shifting and reconnect with your values, identity, and sense of direction.
Common Life Transitions
Marriage or partnership changes
Becoming a parent
Grieving the death of a loved one
Divorce, separation or breakup transition
Career change and job loss
Empty Nest
Motherhood Identity Shifts
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness
Adjusting to a new disability
Moving to a new city or environment
Leaving a community
Health diagnosis or caregiving transition
Loss of a job or career change
Graduating from school or starting college
Sending children to school for the first time
Re-entering the workforce after time away
Adjutment to change
Stressful life transitions
Life transitions can shake your foundation—but they can also become powerful opportunities for growth, healing, and rediscovery. Therapy can help you process what’s happened, find your footing again, and build a meaningful life—no matter what this season brings.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
A life transition is any meaningful change that shifts your identity, roles, routines, or relationships. This can include divorce, becoming a parent, empty nesting, caregiving, moving, career changes, a new diagnosis, or simply realizing life isn’t working the way it used to.
-
Therapy can help you process what’s changing, make sense of emotions that feel overwhelming, and regain a sense of stability. Together we can clarify your values, strengthen coping tools, and support you in building a life that feels grounded and meaningful again.
-
If you feel stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or unlike yourself—or if the transition is impacting your relationships, sleep, mood, or ability to function—therapy can help. You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to reach out.
-
That’s more common than many people realize. Big changes can bring up grief for what was lost and trigger trauma responses in the body. Trauma-informed therapy can help you move at a safe pace, process what you’ve been through, and rebuild a sense of stability and trust in yourself.
-
Yes—telehealth therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many people. It also offers added comfort, flexibility, and accessibility, especially during stressful seasons or when leaving home feels like too much.
-
It’s very common to feel like you’ve lost your identity during a major life transition—especially when roles, relationships, or routines change. Therapy can help you reconnect with who you are beneath the disruption, clarify your values, and rebuild a sense of self that feels grounded, authentic, and meaningful.
