The most common time people seek therapy is when they are considering or have experienced a significant life transition. It could be any one of the following events that trigger distress:
Starting or ending romantic relationships
Marriage or divorce
Transition from parents back to spouses “empty nest”
Change in career
Trauma
Death of a loved one, or other loss
Diagnosis of acute or chronic physical illness
Facing a challenging transition can create or exacerbate many of the following feelings or behaviors:
Stress
Sadness/Depression
Generalized anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Panic attacks
Changes in sleep and eating habits
Loneliness/Social isolation/Avoidance of family and friends
Overuse of substances
Outbursts of anger
In therapy, I can help you address the feelings and thoughts that often become obstacles to change, comfort and feelings of worthiness. Identifying the behaviors and conflicted feelings that may stand in your way allows you to develop practical skills and strategies to cope with these transitions and improve the quality of your life. Results include:
A lift in one’s mood
Increased self esteem
Identification of harmful thought patterns and how to combat them
Awareness of family of origin patterns
Better strategies for finding and forming new relationships
Enhanced self-care
Realization that our “mistakes” teach us more than our triumphs