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Life Transitions Therapy and Coaching

Life transitions can be chosen, unwanted, exciting, destabilizing, or all of the above. They often reveal old patterns and ask for new language, boundaries, and support.

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This may be right for you if

You recognize yourself in one of these starting points

Something is changing and your old tools are not enough

A transition may involve relationships, identity, work, family, sex, grief, location, or role changes.

You feel anxious, stuck, or untethered

Even positive change can strain the nervous system.

You want to move with intention

Support can help you make choices from values rather than fear or autopilot.


How support can help

Support for becoming honest about what is changing

Therapy or coaching can support emotional processing, values clarification, boundaries, communication, identity work, and practical next steps during major change.

What sessions may focus on

  • Relationship transitions and breakups
  • Identity, sexuality, or family shifts
  • Career, caregiving, or helper burnout
  • Anxiety and nervous-system stress
  • Values, boundaries, and next steps

Who on our team works with this

Team members connected to this topic

Shelby Terrell, MA, LMSW

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LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, purity-culture recovery, shame, communication, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Mel Delizia, MA, LCSW

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Queer, trauma-informed coaching around identity, anxiety, coping skills, goals, and life transitions.

Kaycie Crossley, MA, LMFT

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Trauma, sexual trauma, attachment, relationship repair, anxiety, ENM/polyamory, kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

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Sex, relationship, communication, mental health, shame-free education, and media-facing expertise.

Amanda Katherine Giles

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Somatic mentorship for self-trust, people-pleasing recovery, helper burnout, queer/non-monogamous support, and embodied practice.


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FAQ

Common questions

Is life transition support therapy or coaching?

It depends on provider and need. Therapy is appropriate for clinical concerns; coaching may fit goals, identity, and practical change work.

Do transitions have to be negative to need support?

No. Positive changes can still bring grief, anxiety, or identity shifts.


Ready to find the right support path?

Start with the inquiry form. The team can help you confirm fit, availability, and whether therapy, coaching, or another resource is the right next step.