Finding your new normal.

ONLINE THERAPY FOR ADULTS IN IOWA WITH CHALLENGING LIFE TRANSITIONS

Just because change is common doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Life is a series of transitions, but some are more challenging than others. Transitions involve two opposing concepts: loss and potential. It’s the end of a phase, relationship, or sense of security but also offers opportunities for new beginnings.

Change can disrupt routines, challenge your identity, and cause emotional turmoil. You may find yourself focused on the needs of others, often at the expense of your own. You’ve shown resilience in the past, but this feels different.

Successfully navigating a life transition requires making peace with what you're leaving behind while being open to what lies ahead.

Sound familiar?

You feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and fear about the future.

You feel alone and misunderstood.

You feel fatigued. You don’t have the energy for things that you used to enjoy.

Your usual coping mechanisms aren’t working. Your in a self-defeating loop of overwhelm and avoidance, seeking comfort through food, alcohol, or other distractions.

You are on emotional black ice—everything looks fine on the surface, but you feel like you might spin out of control.

Here’s what we’ll do together

Finding a path back to you.

How can therapy help with tough transitions?

  • Provide clarity: I’ll help you process your emotions and better understand your situation.

  • Develop coping skills: You’ll learn healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

  • Create a new normal: Therapy helps you adjust to change and build a life aligned with your values and needs.

  • Boost self-confidence: You’ll develop trust in yourself and your ability to handle challenges. Self-love isn’t vanity; it’s sanity.

  • Enhance relationships: Therapy can improve communication, allowing you to repair or deepen your relationships with others.

  • Support healthy risks: You’ll feel more confident taking steps toward growth and new opportunities.

  • Promote self-compassion: You’ll learn to offer yourself the same grace and kindness you give to others.

  • Improve Well-being: Learn to identify and let go of habits that no longer serve you.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

Life becomes peaceful when you aren’t at war with yourself.

What we’ll work on

Creating a life where…

You wake up feeling ready to face the day. The heaviness you felt is gone. Doubts about your ability to handle this phase of life are no longer nagging at you. You trust you are enough and can confidently navigate whatever life throws your way.

Change no longer feels overwhelming. You’ve created a new normal that aligns with your values. You embrace the possibilities ahead, feeling more courageous and in control of your journey. Equipped with the tools to manage challenges, you take healthy risks without second-guessing yourself.

You made peace with yourself and have a quiet confidence that allows you to be comfortable in your own skin. You’ve enhanced your relationships and can set boundaries that honor your well-being. You’re not just existing; you are living.

Change is possible.

Change is possible.

Questions?

FAQs

  • I've supported clients through a variety of life transitions. A phase of life challenges can happen at any age.

    Here are a few of the common themes I've helped people through.

    • Career Decisions: Figuring out career paths, dealing with job stress, or changing careers.

    • College Preparation or Adjustment: Preparing for and adjusting to college.

    • Academic Pressure: Managing the stress of educational demands and the fear of failure.

    • Uncertainty About the Future: Fear or anxiety about life after college, including finding a job, graduate school, or adjusting to post-college life.

    • Identity Crisis: Questions about personal values, life purpose, and direction.

    • Independence: Transitioning from living with parents to living independently.

    • Relationship Challenges: Navigating romantic relationships, managing breakups, or maintaining long-distance relationships.

    • Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you don't belong or aren't as capable as your peers despite evidence of success.

    • Work-Life Balance: Managing responsibilities at work while balancing family and personal time.

    • Parenting Challenges: Raising children, dealing with teenage issues, or empty-nest syndrome when kids leave home.

    • Midlife Blues: Re-evaluating life achievements, personal fulfillment, and career satisfaction.

    • Major Life Events: Coping with traumatic or life-changing events like illness, injury, or sudden loss.

    • Menopause is a complex transition that affects women physically, emotionally, and socially. Support through therapy can help women navigate this phase with greater ease and confidence.

    • Health Concerns: Coping with age-related health issues or significant lifestyle changes due to health.

    • Retirement: Transitioning from full-time work to retirement and finding new purpose or activities.

  • In most cases, phase-of-life issues that contribute to emotional distress or mental health challenges are covered by insurance.

    I recommend that you contact your insurance provider to ask about mental health coverage for therapy.

  • You can click on this link and email me with your questions.