Turn change into growth.
Counseling for Life Transitions
In person in Denver & online throughout CO
Are you navigating the messy middle between the old and the new?
Even when the change is positive (a new job, relationship, moving to a new place), transitions disrupt familiar routines, roles, and identities. This disruption often brings:
Uncertainty and fear of the unknown: not knowing what life will look like or how things will turn out.
Grief and loss: letting go of what was (people, places, roles, or a sense of self).
Identity shifts: questioning “Who am I now?” in light of the change.
Stress and overwhelm: balancing practical adjustments with emotional processing.
Life transitions can impact life in practical, emotional, and identity-related ways:
Emotional Impact
Feelings of uncertainty, fear, grief, or stress often arise.
Even positive transitions (like a promotion or marriage) can trigger anxiety or loss of comfort.
Mood can fluctuate as you adjust to the “new normal.”
Identity and Self-Concept
Transitions often reshape the way people see themselves (e.g., from student to professional, single to partnered, caregiver to empty nester).
People may ask, “Who am I now?” or “What does this new role mean for me?”
Relationships
Changing roles can shift relationship dynamics.
Some connections grow stronger, while others may become strained or fall away.
Support systems are often tested during transitions.
Daily Routines and Stability
Old routines may no longer fit, and new ones take time to establish.
Loss of stability can feel disorienting but also creates opportunities to build healthier patterns.
Personal Growth
Transitions can become turning points that spark resilience, creativity, and self-discovery.
Many people find new meaning, values, or priorities through the challenges.
Turn hardship into growth
With a supportive therapist, you can weather the messy middle and grow into a new, remarkable you
Increase Resilience & Coping Skills
Transitions force people to adapt, strengthening their ability to handle stress and uncertainty. They learn new coping strategies and build confidence in their capacity to manage future challenges.
Clarify Values & Priorities
When routines or identities shift, people often reflect on what truly matters. They may let go of outdated expectations and make choices more aligned with their authentic selves.
Expand Identity
Transitions open opportunities to redefine who they are (e.g., beyond a job title, role in a family, or relationship status). People may embrace new roles, perspectives, or aspects of identity they hadn’t recognized before.
Grow Emotionally
Experiencing grief, uncertainty, or joy during transitions expands emotional range and empathy. Many discover greater self-compassion and acceptance of life’s changes.
Strengthen Relationships
Some connections deepen as people seek support and authenticity. Learning to communicate needs more openly often leads to healthier bonds.
Make meaning & find purpose
Transitions can spark reflection on life’s bigger picture. People often emerge with a stronger sense of purpose, direction, or spiritual connection.
My approach
How Somatic & Narrative Therapy Support You Through Life Transitions
Going through a big change in life can feel overwhelming—your body might feel on edge, and your mind may be full of questions like “Who am I now?” or “Where do I go from here?”. While I always use a combination of approaches that are as unique as you are, Somatic and narrative therapies offer gentle, supportive ways to move through these messy moments moments.
Somatic Therapy: Listening to the Body
Life transitions often show up in the body as tension, restlessness, or fatigue.
Somatic therapy helps you notice these signals with kindness and gives you tools to feel calmer and more grounded.
By releasing stress from the body, you create space for steadiness and resilience.
This approach helps you reconnect with the present moment, even when everything else feels uncertain.
Narrative Therapy: Rewriting Your Story
During transitions, it’s common to feel like your old story no longer fits.
Narrative therapy helps you step back and see the bigger picture of your life—past, present, and future.
Together, we explore new ways of telling your story that highlight your strengths, values, and the person you’re becoming.
Instead of feeling defined by the challenge, you begin to see yourself as the author of a new chapter.
When used together, Somatic therapy calms the body so you can feel safe, while narrative therapy empowers you to create meaning and direction. Both approaches work hand-in-hand to help you navigate life’s changes with strength, self-compassion, and hope
Therapy for life transitions can help you
Find steadiness in uncertainty – therapy gives you grounding tools to manage stress, worry, and overwhelm when life feels unpredictable.
Clarify who you are becoming – explore identity shifts and reconnect with your values, strengths, and goals.
Strengthen support and relationships – learn healthier ways to communicate, set boundaries, and seek connection during change.
Turn change into growth – reframe transitions as opportunities for resilience, self-discovery, and creating a meaningful new chapter
Common questions about therapy for life transitions
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Life transitions include any major change such as starting or ending a relationship, moving, career changes, becoming a parent, retirement, grief/loss, or identity shifts. Even positive changes can feel stressful and overwhelming.Answer text goes here
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Therapy provides a supportive space to process emotions, manage stress, explore identity shifts, and develop coping strategies. A therapist helps you find clarity and resilience while navigating uncertainty.
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A good therapist doesn’t tell you what to do, but helps you clarify values, goals, and options so you can make decisions with more confidence and less self-doubt.
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There’s no threshold for what makes a transition important. If it feels disruptive or overwhelming to you, then therapy is a valid and supportive option.
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Often, therapy helps you not only reconnect with yourself but also grow into a stronger, more authentic version of who you are becoming through this transition