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Everything in my life is changing at once, and I don’t know how to handle it.

Life is full of transitions, and even positive changes can feel overwhelming.

About Life Transitions:

Life is full of transitions, and even positive changes can feel overwhelming. From moving to a new city, starting a new career, or welcoming a child into your family — to ending a relationship, losing a job, or coping with an empty nest — change can shake your sense of stability.

Even when a transition is expected or desired, it can come with stress, uncertainty, and unexpected emotions. You may feel anxious, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. The good news? You don’t have to navigate it alone.

“Life changes don’t have to derail you — they can be opportunities to grow, adapt, and thrive.”

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How Can Therapy Help?

Therapy provides tools and support to help you navigate change more smoothly.

Through CBT-informed techniques, we work with you to:

Understand how your thoughts and perceptions influence how you handle change
Identify coping strategies that are helping, or hurting, you
Learn healthier ways to manage stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm
Build resilience so you can adapt to future changes more easily
Reconnect with your values and goals to guide decision-making

Why Does Therapy Work?

Everyone experiences change differently, and past coping strategies don’t always work for new situations. Therapy helps you:

Notice patterns in how you respond to change
Replace unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with adaptive ones
Move through transitions without unnecessary stress or self-blame
Accept what can’t be controlled and focus on what can

Common Life Transitions:

No matter what type of transition you’re facing, therapy can provide strategies to manage stress, strengthen resilience, and help you move forward with confidence. Some transitions we often support clients with include:

- Graduating from college or graduate school
- Starting a new job or career path
- Losing a job or facing unemployment
- Switching industries or pursuing a promotion
- Ending a romantic relationship or navigating a divorce
- Starting a new relationship or cohabiting with a partner
- Adjusting to a blended family or step-parenting
- Changes in friendships or social circles
- Becoming a parent for the first time
- Adjusting to a child leaving for college or moving out
- Caring for aging parents or family members
- Experiencing shifts in family dynamics or responsibilities
- Coping with a new diagnosis or chronic illness
- Recovering from surgery or major medical procedures
- Adjusting to lifestyle changes for physical or mental health
- Moving to a new city, state, or country
- Retirement or approaching later-life transitions
- Experiencing significant financial changes
- Coping with loss, grief, or other major life stressors

Let’s Work Through Change Together

At Collaborative CBT, we help you navigate life’s inevitable transitions in a positive, constructive way. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain during a change, therapy can help you regain your balance and confidence.

Reach out today to learn how we can help you move through life transitions with clarity, resilience, and support.

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