Life Transitions

When Everything Changes at Once

Life transitions — whether chosen or not — have a way of shaking loose what felt settled. A new job, a move, a relationship change, becoming a parent, losing a parent, turning 30 or 50, questioning who you are or what you want. Even the transitions we’ve planned can leave us feeling unsteady, uncertain, or like we’ve lost our sense of self.

If you’re in the middle of a big change and wondering why it feels so hard — even when it’s something you wanted — you’re not alone.

What Transitions Can Bring Up

Big life changes often stir up more than just logistical stress. They can trigger:

• Identity questions — Who am I now? What do I actually want?
• A sense of grief for the life or version of yourself you’re leaving behind
• Anxiety about the unknown and what comes next
• Pressure to “have it together” or feel more grateful than you do
• Difficulty making decisions when everything feels uncertain
• Loneliness, even when surrounded by people

How I Can Help

I’ll meet you where you are — whether you’re in the thick of a transition, still figuring out what’s shifting, or trying to rebuild on the other side of a change. Together, we’ll slow down enough to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and explore what this chapter means for you.

We’ll use evidence-based approaches to help you move through uncertainty with more clarity and less suffering — finding what matters to you and taking small, meaningful steps in that direction.

Transitions I Commonly Support

• Career changes, job loss, or questioning your professional path
• Geographic moves (especially leaving or arriving in the Bay Area)
• Relationship changes — new relationships, breakups, divorce, or relationship redefinition
• Becoming a parent or empty-nesting
• Loss of a parent, partner, or other significant person
• Emerging adulthood and “what am I doing with my life?” moments
• Navigating identity shifts — cultural, relational, professional, or personal
• Retirement and aging transitions
• Recovery from illness or medical events

Finding Steadier Ground

Transitions don’t have to be navigated alone. Therapy can be a place where you make sense of what’s changing, reconnect with your values, and build a life that feels more intentionally yours — even when so much feels uncertain.