Your life feels like it’s in limbo. You’ve been laid off and have no idea what you want to do next. Maybe you’re finally getting divorced, but feel terrified about being on your own. Maybe you just retired and realize you have no idea who you are without your job.
Or nothing dramatic happened, but you’re stuck. You look around at your life and think, “this is it?” But changing anything feels overwhelming because what if you make the wrong choice? What if you end up worse off than you are now?
You’ve probably tried making lists, talking to friends, or waiting for clarity to appear magically. You may have read self-help books or tried to convince yourself you should be grateful for what you have. But you’re still here, still feeling stuck, still not sure how to move forward.
Life transitions are challenging because they disrupt everything you thought you knew about yourself and your life. Even positive changes can feel disorienting when they challenge your sense of identity and purpose. Change feels scary because your brain is wired to keep you safe, and safe usually means staying with what’s familiar.
We understand that ambivalence—feeling two opposite things at once—can be paralyzing. You might know that your job isn’t fulfilling, but at least it provides security. You might see a relationship isn’t right, but at least you’re not alone. This internal conflict is completely normal during major life changes.
When you work with us, we create a safe space where you can explore these conflicted feelings without judgment. We help you take stock of where you’ve been and where you are now, then work together to figure out what meaning and purpose look like for you moving forward. Transitions also involve grief – even good changes mean saying goodbye to your old life, old identity, or old way of understanding the world.
We work with individuals facing job loss, career transitions, retirement, or those who feel stuck in a job that no longer suits them. Whether you’re a professional facing unexpected career changes, someone experiencing burnout, or a recent graduate unsure about your path, we help you determine which direction might actually fulfill you and how to make that happen.
Major relationship changes like divorce, breakups, becoming a parent, children leaving home, or even positive changes like marriage can completely shift your sense of self. We help you process these changes while figuring out who you are in this new chapter of your life.
Sometimes life brings unexpected challenges – serious illness, injury, loss of a loved one, or other events that force you to rebuild your entire life plan. We provide support as you process what happened and figure out how to move forward when everything feels uncertain.
Whether you’re a young adult navigating college, career decisions, or becoming independent, or you’re facing midlife changes, empty nest experiences, or retirement, major life stage transitions bring unique challenges. We help you navigate the anxiety and uncertainty that come with stepping into a new phase of life.
We begin by understanding the transition you’re facing and how it’s impacting your daily life. We’ll explore what you’ve been thinking and feeling about the changes, what you’ve already tried, and what you’re hoping to accomplish through counseling.
Sometimes past experiences, whether recent or long-buried, can make it feel impossible to embrace the change you need. We create a compassionate space where you can express how you really feel without fear of judgment. We’ll also help you identify the emotions that might be blocking you from making life changes and work through them together.
Our approach helps you reduce uncertainty by learning more about yourself and what you truly want. We help you recognize that you have more strength and resilience than you might realize, and that you can trust yourself to handle whatever comes next.
Matt specializes in life transitions counseling for young adults and emerging adults navigating significant life changes. He helps with college-to-career transitions, relationship changes, becoming independent, and figuring out direction when everything feels uncertain. Matt understands the unique pressures facing young adults today.
Jenny provides counseling for grief, life transitions, and times when people feel emotionally disconnected. She creates a compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported, especially during times of loss, change, or internal uncertainty. Jenny has particular experience helping people process transitions that involve grief.
Carrie works with adults navigating burnout, relationship changes, and significant life transitions. She offers practical guidance for individuals navigating career changes, relationship transitions, and life stage transitions. Carrie helps you develop realistic strategies while processing the emotional aspects of significant life changes.
When you first contact us, we’ll help match you with the right life transitions specialist based on your specific situation and the type of change you’re navigating. We offer both in-person sessions at our Englewood office and secure online counseling for clients throughout Colorado.
We operate as a private-pay practice, offering flexible session options tailored to your needs, superbill receipts for potential reimbursement, and complete confidentiality. We understand that significant life changes already feel overwhelming, so we work to make counseling as accessible and supportive as possible.
We have counselors who understand that life transitions aren’t just about making decisions – they’re about processing loss, managing uncertainty, and rebuilding your sense of identity and purpose. Our team has experience with different types of transitions and the unique challenges they present.
We don’t rush you through the process or try to convince you that change should be easy. We understand that even positive changes can be difficult to navigate, and that feeling conflicted about major life decisions is completely normal.
We help you work through ambivalence rather than trying to talk you out of it. Our goal isn’t just helping you make a decision – it’s helping you build the confidence needed to trust yourself and believe that you deserve a life that aligns with who you really are.
You don’t have to figure out major life changes on your own. Our life transitions counseling in Denver can help you process what you’re going through, gain clarity about what you want, and develop confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes next.
Contact us today:
Call (303) 910-0800 to schedule your life transitions consultation or email us with questions about our transition counseling services.
Our office: South Platte Counseling
770 W. Hampden #201
Englewood, CO 80110
We serve clients throughout the Denver Metro area, including Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Littleton, Englewood, Golden, Lone Tree, Evergreen, and Morrison. Online life transitions counseling is available throughout Colorado.
We invite you to call us at 303-910-0800 for a free, 15-minute phone consultation. We can discuss life transitions therapy and our practice in Englewood, CO.
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South Platte Counseling in Denver Metro
Areas we serve: Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Littleton, Englewood, Golden, Lone Tree, Evergreen, and Morrison. We offer secure online counseling for individuals throughout Colorado.
