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Therapy for Life Transitions

Expert online support for navigating change

I help young adults and college students find balance in the midst of overwhelm and navigate life transitions with confidence. I offer online sessions across California for individuals looking to feel more resilient and empowered in the face of change.

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Does This Sound Familiar?

● You’re going through a major life change - like starting college, a career change, a break-up, or relocating - and it’s leaving you feeling stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed.

● You’re finding it difficult to adjust to your new environment

● The uncertainty of the future feels daunting and overwhelming.

● You’re mourning the loss of old routines or relationships that were so familiar to you.

● You may feel lonely without the support system you used to rely on.

● You feel unsteady, ungrounded, or like you’ve lost your sense of direction.

● You may be questioning your sense of purpose or re-evaluating what you want in life.

● The constant demands of school, work, or relationships are leaving you burnt out.

● You’re trying to hold it all together, but inside you’re running on empty.

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Life Transitions Can Feel Overwhelming

California therapy FOR overwhelm and life transitions

As a therapist, one of the most common reasons clients come to me is for support in navigating life transitions. Big changes - whether planned or unexpected - tend to shake the foundations of our identity and the routines that keep us feeling grounded. Starting college, moving to a new city, ending or beginning a relationship, or navigating career change, often comes with a rollercoaster of emotions.

While change can be nerve-wrecking, it’s also a powerful opportunity for personal growth. At Reveal Psychotherapy, I’m here to help you embrace this. In our sessions together, you’ll find the support, perspective, and strategies you need to navigate this turbulent time, and emerge a stronger, more resilient, more confident you.

How Can Therapy For Life Transitions Help You?

Therapy for life transitions offers support, insight, and evidence-based strategies to help young adults and college students move through big life changes with intention and confidence. In our work together, we’ll unpack what’s triggering your current distress, develop practical tools for managing stress in the moment, and reconnect with your hopes and desires for the future. My goal is to help you move from overwhelmed to resilient and clear, empowering you to embrace the next chapter of your life with optimism.

THERAPY CAN HELP YOU:
  • Transitions can feel destabilizing, pulling you away from routines and identities that once felt secure. Therapy provides an anchor - a steady space to process the uncertainty and find grounding so you can move through change without losing your sense of self.

  • Whether it’s school, work, or relationships, the demands of change often pile up quickly. In therapy, you’ll learn evidence-based techniques to manage stress, regulate your emotions, and prevent burnout so you can focus your energy on what matters most.

  • Change often forces us to reevaluate who we are and what we want. Therapy gives you the space to explore your values, clarify your goals, and build the confidence to take intentional steps toward a future that feels aligned and authentic.

  • Life transitions come with uncertainty - which can feel scary. Therapy can help you reframe change as a powerful opportunity for personal growth. Together, we’ll work on strengthening your identity and building your resilience, so you feel empowered to pursue your goals even in the face of the unknown.

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A Practical Approach to Therapy for Life Transitions in California

Who I help

I take a warm, nonjudgmental approach and meet you exactly where you are - whether you’re in the middle of a major crisis or just feeling anxious about all the unknowns. In our sessions, we’ll focus on both the here-and-now challenges and your goals for the future. You’ll find a space where you can be fully yourself, while we work together to create strategies that feel realistic and doable in your daily life.

I blend approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help you manage anxiety, process emotions, and reconnect with your values. My goal is to help you not only manage the stress of transitions but also build the resilience, clarity, and confidence to embrace them as opportunities for growth.

My approach

I often work with young adults and college students who feel overwhelmed in the midst of major change. Many feel ungrounded, unclear about the future, or weighed down by the pressure to have it all figured out. Some simply want a safe space to sort through their thoughts and clarify their goals in life.

THERAPY FOR life transitions CAN HELP YOU...
Regain Stability

Learn tools to manage stress, ease daily pressure and find balance when life feels chaotic.

clarify your direction

Reconnect with your values, goals and desires to guide your next steps.

adapt with confidence

Develop resilience and embrace change as an opportunity for growth.

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What to Expect

from overwhelmed to clear and confident

My mission is to help you move from anxious and confused to clear and confident. With the right support, life’s transitions don’t have to leave you stressed out - they can become powerful turning points toward the next exciting chapters of your life. Together, we’ll work to embrace this season of change as a powerful opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.

Sessions are available virtually throughout California, giving you accessible and supportive care wherever you are.

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HOW IT WORKS

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BOOK A CONSULT

Get in touch to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call.

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WE'LL HAVE A CHAT

We’ll have a chat to learn more about one another.

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SCHEDULE A SESSION

If you wish to proceed, we’ll get your first session booked in.

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YOU DESERVE TO FEEL SEEN AND SUPPORTED

If life transitions are overwhelming you, I’m here to help. I offer a free 15-minute consultation call, so we can chat and get to know one another better.

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FAQS

  • Online therapy offers the same level of care and connection as in-person sessions, with the convenience of meeting from wherever you are in California. I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform to protect your privacy.

    Before our first session, you’ll receive a link to join from your computer, tablet, or phone. Simply find a quiet, private space, click the link at your scheduled time, and we’ll meet face-to-face virtually. If you prefer, we can also do sessions over the phone.

  • Therapy sessions are $180 for a standard 50-minute session. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

  • Yes - through Headway, I am able to accept Aetna, Anthem PPO, United Healthcare, and Optum plans in California. If you have a different insurance provider, we can explore using your out-of-network benefits.

  • Your first session is really about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what challenges you’ve been facing, and what you’d like to get out of our work together. There’s no pressure to share everything at once - I’ll guide the conversation at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You’ll also have the chance to ask me questions about the process so you feel informed and supported. By the end of the session, we’ll have a clearer sense of your goals and a plan for moving forward together.

  • Everyone’s journey is unique. Some clients see meaningful progress in as few as 6–12 sessions, while others choose to continue longer for deeper growth and lasting change.

    Together, we’ll discuss your goals, check in regularly on your progress, and adjust the pace so therapy feels supportive and effective for you.

  • Compassion, authenticity, and curiosity guide my work. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can show up as your full self. I honor your unique background, work collaboratively with you, and offer practical tools to support real and lasting change.

  • I use evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy. I also bring in mindfulness and parts work when helpful. My approach is flexible and collaborative, and I adjust our work together to fit your unique needs and goals.

  • I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University, am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT #153652), and am currently pursuing a PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology.