Therapy During Life Transitions in Decatur, Atlanta, and Georgia
When people hear life transition, they often think of big changes like graduating from college, starting a new career, starting a family, retiring, getting married or divorced, and other similar changes, but any change in your status quo may be a challenge. Seeking therapy during life transitions in the Decatur counseling practice of Fleurish Psychotherapy can help you work through all the changes and complexities while minimizing stress.
Why are life transitions so difficult?
Even when you’re making a change for the best reasons, it can be very difficult for some people to see these changes through. There are a lucky few who thrive in a state of flux, but most people are creatures of habit. We like to maintain our sense of security and stability. Change can present us with many unknowns, and the stress of handling the unknown factors associated with transitions can be overwhelming and even a little scary. We all struggle with changes, but if we can get past our own worries and hesitations, transitions are often just what we need to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Will Counseling Really Help During Life Transitions?
Whether you’re moving across the country or just making the decision to finally quit smoking, change can be tough, but therapy can offer you the support to get through any kind of transition with a little less difficulty and a little more joy. Therapy can help you during your transition by providing you with guidance to create better perspective, feel more at ease, and manage difficult emotions. Some of the benefits of counseling during life transitions include:
Make space to plan and research for your upcoming change to relieve the stress of transition.
Have time to talk about how you’re really feeling about the change (not just pasting the happy face on for the people who depend on you).
Give yourself a support system to encourage you to take care of yourself through the change.
Learn skills to stay calm and at peace.
Have a sounding board to help you process questions and concerns that arise.
Discuss adapting to change and make the process a little easier for you.
What Happens During Therapy?
In most cases, we like to think of counseling sessions at Fleurish Psychotherapy as being very solution-focused. We want to partner with our clients to achieve their specific goals. When it comes to counseling during life transitions, there will be some work geared toward developing skills to make the transition a little easier, but often, therapy during a life transition involves a lot of just talking through your current experiences, frustrations, and struggles. You should think of therapy as a safe space to discuss everything that’s going on, bounce ideas off an objective party, and generally find support and encouragement and get feedback from a professional.
Let's Take the First Step of Your Journey Together
Taking the first step to feeling better and living a more meaningful life isn’t easy, but you don’t have to take that step alone. Reach out to the Fleurish Psychotherapy team today, and one of our skilled therapists will take that step with you. When you’re ready, let’s get started.