Life Transitions Therapy in Los Angeles
Change is hard. Even the good kind.
You might be in the middle of something you chose. Or something that happened to you. Either way, the ground feels unstable. Old routines don't fit anymore. The future feels unclear. And somewhere underneath all the logistics and decisions, there's an emotional weight you weren't expecting. If you're struggling during a major life change, therapy can help you make sense of what you're experiencing and figure out what comes next.
You’re not aloneWhy This In-Between Feels So Hard
Nobody warns you that transitions come with grief. Even the good ones. Starting a new job means leaving an old identity behind. Becoming a parent means losing the freedom you used to have. Moving to a new city means saying goodbye to a version of your life that mattered.
You might be here because:
A career decision is consuming your thoughts and you can't seem to land on an answer
You've recently become a parent and feel like you've lost a part of yourself in the process
A relationship ended and you're exploring who you are outside of it
You're grieving someone you love and the loss has shifted everything
You moved, graduated, retired, or started over, and you feel untethered
You're facing a choice that will change life as you know it
Common Signs & Symptoms
Change naturally brings some discomfort. Your brain is adapting, your routines are disrupted, and your sense of self is recalibrating. That's normal. But sometimes it's more than that.
Emotional Signs:A persistent sense of being lost or "not yourself"
Grief that catches you off guard
Irritability or numbness you can't shake
Replaying decisions or imagining alternate paths
Physical Signs:Exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix
Appetite changes or stomach issues
Difficulty concentrating
Restlessness or feeling unable to settle
the many faces of transitionUnderstanding Life Transitions
Career Shifts
Career shiftsoften bring identity questions. Who am I if I'm not doing the work I've always done? Many people wonder whether they need a therapist or a career coach. Often the answer is: both the practical and the emotional need attention.
New parenthood
Parenthood can feel like an identity earthquake. The joy is real, but so is the loss of autonomy, sleep, and the relationship you had with yourself and your partner.
Separation
Relationship endings through breakup, divorce, or separation leave you rebuilding a sense of self that was intertwined with someone else.
Grief & Loss
Grief and loss from the death of a parent, a loved one, or even a job can disrupt your sense of how the world works.
Adulthood
Young adult transitions like starting college, finishing school, or launching into adulthood carry pressure to "figure it out" while your foundation is still forming.
Our MethodHow We Help During Transitions
We use evidence-based approaches to help you navigate uncertainty while addressing the emotional undercurrents that make transitions so challenging.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPYCBT focuses on the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. During transitions, the mind tends to spiral: catastrophizing about the future, ruminating on the past, or getting trapped in "what if" loops. Together, we identify these patterns, examine whether they're serving you, and build more flexible ways of responding to uncertainty. Most people notice improvement within 10-20 sessions.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy AEDP is a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach that helps you heal by safely experiencing and processing emotions. Transitions often bring up grief, fear, and loss alongside excitement and possibility. AEDP creates space to work through these emotional layers, supporting deeper self-understanding and greater resilience as you navigate change.
the differenceMore Than Problem-Solving
We draw on relational and attachment-informed approaches. Transitions often surface deeper questions: Where do I belong now? What do I want my life to mean? These aren't problems to solve. They're questions to sit with, and therapy provides space for that.
We often work with clients who aren't sure if they need therapy or a life coach. Our experience is that the most effective support addresses both dimensions: the practical (what do I want?) and the emotional (why is this so hard?). We can sort through that together.
Building Something LastingMore Than Surviving
The goal isn't just to survive the transition. It's to come through it with a clearer sense of yourself, your values, and your capacity to handle whatever comes next. Many clients find that navigating a hard transition builds confidence they didn't expect.
the processWhat to Expect
Getting StartedWe begin with a free 15-minute consultation call. You'll share a bit about what's going on, and I'll answer any questions about how we work. There's no pressure to commit. It's just a conversation to see if this feels like the right fit.
The workSessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly. We'll address both the surface-level challenges and the emotional currents underneath. I'll also give you tools and frameworks to use between sessions, because the real work happens in your daily life.
TimelineIt varies. Some clients feel meaningfully better in 8-12 sessions. Those processing significant loss or identity shifts often benefit from longer-term work. We'll set goals, track progress, and adjust as we go.
FAQCommon Questions about Life Transitions
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Life coaches focus on goals, action plans, and accountability. Therapy goes deeper. It helps you understand why you're stuck, process the emotions underneath the surface, and work through patterns that show up across your life. Many people benefit from both. If you're not sure, we can talk through what makes sense for you.
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Sometimes the approach wasn't right for what you needed, or the connection with the therapist wasn't there. I use structured, evidence-based methods designed specifically for navigating change. We'll also talk about what did and didn't work before so we can approach things differently.
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It depends on what you're working through. A focused career transition might take 10-15 sessions. Grief or a major identity shift often takes longer. We'll define goals together and revisit them regularly so you always know where things stand.
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Not at all. Indecision during transitions is one of the most common things I see. It usually means there's something underneath the surface: fear, grief, conflicting values, outside pressure. Therapy helps you untangle those threads so you can make decisions that actually fit.