Therapy For Life Transitions
Life transitions can happen at any stage of life. Maybe you are getting married, having a baby, going off to college, or changing careers. Life transitions can also look like illness, divorce, relationship struggles, or the death of a loved once. Whether the change is anticipated, or unexpected, it can feel overwhelming, disorienting, or lonely.
Common life transitions I support are new motherhood, pregnancy, career changes or burnout, relationship changes or breakups, moving and starting over, identity shifts in your 20s and 30s, and grief counseling.
Signs You May Be Navigating a Difficult Transition
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You experience a major life event
Going off to college, getting married, going through a divorce, changing jobs, the death of a loved one, all come with unique stressors. Even life changes that are positive can come with stress and anxiety, as well as opportunities for growth. Any even where you separate from a past scenario can lead to a new identity and circumstances.
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You feel uncertain
You may not know how to feel in this new season of life, or even which feeling you are experiencing. You question whether you made the “right” choice or not, and find yourself going back and forth on your decision.
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You're putting pressure on yourself
You feel like you should have it together, and you judge yourself for not adjusting more quickly. You feel like you are racing towards a finish line, just to have in constantly move forward every time. You question your ability to handle change, and your resiliency.
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You are experiencing grief
You miss the old version of yourself or how things used to be. Even if this change is exciting and a choice you made, you can’t help but think about the past version of yourself, and mourn who that person was. You feel guilty about having difficulties with a change that is supposed to be happy.
How Therapy Can Help
As you go through major life transitions, you can experience a change in your identity, stability and confidence. Therapy creates a safe space to process a new season change and your feelings towards it. It gives you an opportunity to voice uncomfortable feelings, even if the change was a choice you made. You can explore your new identity and what matters most to you, while reducing any feelings of anxiety or overwhelm. Therapy is your space to figure things out.
Ready to start?
If you are experiencing a life change and it feels heavier than you expect, you are not a alone. If you are a New Jersey resident, click below to get started with online therapy for life transitions.