Big changes are happening

Life is filled with transitions—some anticipated, others unexpected. From the loss of a loved one to the start or end of a marriage, graduating into the next chapter, or becoming a parent for the first time, major life changes can bring a mix of emotions, challenges, and uncertainty. I help you process transitions, make meaning of your emotions, and move forward with clarity and resilience.

What Are Major Life Transitions?

Major life transitions are significant changes that shift the course of your life. These moments can be joyful, painful, or both—and even positive changes can come with stress, grief, or a loss of identity. Common life transitions include:

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Marriage or divorce

  • Graduations and entering the workforce

  • Parenthood, including postpartum transitions

  • Retirement or aging-related changes

While these experiences are part of the human journey, they can deeply affect your emotional well-being, relationships, and sense of self. Unaddressed, these transitions can contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, or burnout, and may resurface later if not fully processed.

The Psychodynamic Approach to Life Transitions

I use psychodynamic therapy to support individuals through major life changes. This therapeutic approach helps you explore the deeper emotional layers of your experiences—uncovering unconscious beliefs, past relational patterns, and unresolved grief or conflict that may be influencing how you navigate the present moment.

By developing a deeper understanding of your inner world, you can find meaning in life’s transitions, process complex emotions, and build the inner resources needed to move through change with greater ease.

Key Concepts in Psychodynamic Therapy for Life Transitions:

  • Unconscious patterns: Life transitions often stir up unresolved feelings or patterns shaped by early life experiences. Therapy helps bring these to light.

  • Loss and identity shifts: Significant changes often challenge your sense of self. Psychodynamic work can help you grieve old identities and step into new roles with confidence.

  • Emotional processing: Transitions often involve mixed emotions—grief, joy, fear, guilt, hope. Therapy offers a space to explore and make sense of these feelings.

  • Relational dynamics: Shifting roles—whether in marriage, parenting, or grief—impact how you relate to others. Therapy can clarify your relational needs and boundaries during change.

How Psychodynamic Therapy Supports Life Transitions

In psychodynamic therapy, you will work closely with a therapist to explore the emotions, memories, and unconscious dynamics that arise during major transitions. Whether you’re mourning a loss, adjusting to new roles, or navigating uncertainty, therapy provides a consistent space to reflect, grieve, and grow.

Your therapist may use tools like open-ended dialogue, dream exploration, and narrative processing to help you connect past and present experiences. As your self-awareness deepens, you’ll gain insight into how you relate to change, how past transitions have shaped you, and how you can create a more intentional path forward.

Benefits of Psychodynamic Therapy During Life Transitions

Working with a psychodynamic therapist during major life changes can offer a wide range of emotional and psychological benefits, including:

  • Increased self-understanding: Explore how your past experiences shape your response to current change, and discover what truly matters to you now.

  • Greater emotional resilience: Learn how to process complex emotions so they don’t feel overwhelming or paralyzing.

  • Support through grief and loss: Navigate the grieving process with compassion and clarity, whether from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a former identity.

  • Strengthened relationships: Understand how transitions impact your connections with others and build healthier communication and emotional support systems.

  • A renewed sense of purpose: Rediscover your values and direction as you step into a new phase of life with authenticity and confidence.

If you’re facing a major life transition, you don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore change at a deeper level. Through psychodynamic therapy, you’ll gain the insight, tools, and emotional strength needed to move forward with intention and clarity.