Life Transitions
Are you struggling with…
A significant or sudden/unexpected life event (relationship loss, divorce/separation, job or lifestyle change)?
Feeling unsatisfied with the current state or direction your life is headed in?
Feeling like a change needs to happen but you don’t know where or how to begin?
It has been said that “the only constant in life is change”. As we move throughout our lives, we experience different versions of ourselves: in childhood, adolescence, emerging (young) adulthood, mid-life, and (if we’re lucky enough!), our elder years.
As we grow, our values, priorities, needs, abilities and focus may change along with us, and it can be helpful to take stock of how we’re living and find out what is most important to us to ensure that we are getting the most out our lives, wherever we are at.
This can be complicated when we are also faced with the unexpected, and are just trying to find a way to cope through difficulties. I can help support you through those times of uncertainty and to figure out what is most meaningful to you so you are able to move forward with clarity and purpose.
Clients I work with are often in:
Emerging Adulthood (approx. 18-29 years old)
This is the time in our lives where we are carving out our identities and trying out different things: jobs, educational pursuits, romantic relationships, friendships, and interests.
These are times of exploration and struggle, as we often learn many lessons about what we like (often times by finding out what we don’t!). This can also be a time where the “paradox of choice” can feel most overwhelming, as not only are we faced with many different opportunities, we may be afraid of making what we think might be a “wrong” choice.
Mid-Life or Middle Adulthood (approx. 35-65 years old)
This is the time in our lives where we have more life experience to draw from, which may mean experiencing more self-confidence and mastery in some aspects of life, and potentially less in others as we meet with new and unforeseen challenges: career changes due to job loss, burnout, or trying something new entirely; age-related health challenges; family and relationship changes due to divorce/separation, remarriage, caring for children and aging parents/relatives (also known as being a part of the “sandwich generation”) - to name just a few of the challenges this generation may be facing!
Previously, those struggling with this time of life were said to be going through a mid-life “crisis” - although I prefer to reframe it as a mid-life “re-evaluation”: an opportunity to take stock and reflect if we are living a life that feels aligned with our values, beliefs, and goals, and ultimately gives us meaning. Seeking therapeutic support as we navigate these changes can make tough transitions during this time easier to bear.
Late Adulthood (65 and older)
This is the time of life where we take the lessons we have learned in earlier stages and want to be the most sure that we are living the life we want to be living (as much as possible), especially as we face losing loved ones and are having to deal with our own aging processes.
In my experience, most people who seek therapy within this stage of life are often in acceptance about, or have overcome many of the challenges facing them at earlier stages, but are more focused on overcoming issues which have bothered them for some time (possibly even for most of their lives!).
They may be wanting to deal with something once and for all, while also wanting to maximize their enjoyment of their lives so that they can be sure that they are living them to the fullest throughout their “Golden Years”. These clients are life-long learners who are invested in ongoing personal growth and change.
Let’s connect
I offer a free 15-minute consultation (online or by phone) to see if we would be a fit for working together. If you decide you wish to go ahead and book with me, I will ask you the following:
Would you like to work virtually (online via secure video platform) or in-person?
How frequently do you want to work together (once a week, every 2 weeks, once a month, etc.)
Which email address and phone number would you like me to use to contact you?
Once we book our first meeting, you will receive an appointment confirmation with a link to my online intake and consent form. I ask that you fill this out within 24 hours of our first meeting. This allows me to know more about you for when we meet.
If you cannot make our meeting and need to reschedule, I ask that you please give me 48 hours’ notice. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to connecting with you.