“Everything is changing at once.”
Therapy for life transitions
A new job, a breakup, a baby, a move or retirement can shake up your whole routine, even when the change is a good one. Therapy gives you time to catch your breath and figure out your next step.
What it can feel like
- You got the thing you wanted, and you still feel off.
- You lie awake running through what-ifs.
- You miss your old routine, even the parts you used to complain about.
- People ask how it's going, and you don't know what to say.
- You keep second-guessing a decision you've already made.
How therapy can help
Therapy during a big change usually starts with sorting out what's on your plate. You might talk through a decision you're facing, or make room to grieve what you left behind, even if leaving was your choice.
You decide what to focus on, and that can shift as things settle. Some people come for a short stretch while the change is new. Others keep going as they build a new routine. You can talk with your therapist about what makes sense for you.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
Speak to us about seeing AbbyDominique Dodson
LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Shannon McGuirk
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, anger, burnout, and relationships and boundaries.
Speak to us about seeing ShannonElizabeth Greaney
LMSW
Attachment, self-esteem, codependency, anxiety and depression, with somatic work and IFS.
- Habla español
Emily Campanella
LMSW
Life transitions like changing careers, ending a relationship or becoming a parent. CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
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LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Mike Lane
LCSW
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders, with CBT, DBT and cognitive processing therapy.
Speak to us about seeing MikeJacqueline Sasek
MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
Speak to us about seeing JacquelineAnne Paulsen
LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Sofia Delarosa
Social work intern
Kids, teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
The change was a good one. Why do I feel this way?
Good changes still ask a lot of you. A promotion, a new baby or a move can bring real losses too, like sleep or free time. Feeling mixed about it is normal.
Do I need a specific problem to start?
No. Feeling unsettled is reason enough. You and your therapist can figure out what to focus on together.
Can therapy help me make a big decision?
Yes. Your therapist won't decide for you, but they can help you think it through and get clear on what matters most to you.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.