Life Transitions Therapists in Camp Pendleton, CA
We are perfectly imperfect beings wholly deserving of authentic and meaningful lives. For many of us, we strive to feel heard, be seen, and accepted for who we are. Being disconnected from our truth can lead to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and helplessness. Through the many seasons of our lives, we are met with unforeseen challenges that impact our ability to navigate life easefully. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of immense strength. When we feel lost or unsure of what to do next, inviting an empathic other on our journey can be a life changing experience.
We are perfectly imperfect beings wholly deserving of authentic and meaningful lives. For many of us, we strive to feel heard, be seen, and accepted for who we are. Being disconnected from our truth can lead to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and helplessness. Through the many seasons of our lives, we are met with unforeseen challenges that impact our ability to navigate life easefully. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of immense strength. When we feel lost or unsure of what to do next, inviting an empathic other on our journey can be a life changing experience.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or alone. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma, grief and Post-traumatic growth. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Accepting the responsibility to change isn’t easy, but it becomes deeply rewarding once you take the first step. Together, we’ll navigate obstacles and reshape your future with clarity and purpose. By exploring what is and isn’t working, we’ll co-create practical strategies tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our work will help you break through stagnation, fostering a meaningful relationship with yourself and others. You’ll build self-awareness and resilience—empowering you to manifest new possibilities. Through this collaborative process, you’ll create shifts that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and healing.
So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me.
Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag.
But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty.
So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me.
Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag.
But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty.
Sara Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist, PSY26584, specializing in the therapeutic care and psychological treatment of adults, college students, and adolescents navigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions using a solution focused application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Giglio Patterson's background includes experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience working with adults and children diagnosed with depression, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and behavior disorders to provide effective coping strategies and improve functioning.
Sara Patterson is a licensed clinical psychologist, PSY26584, specializing in the therapeutic care and psychological treatment of adults, college students, and adolescents navigating Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions using a solution focused application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Giglio Patterson's background includes experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience working with adults and children diagnosed with depression, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and behavior disorders to provide effective coping strategies and improve functioning.
Coy is a licensed psychotherapist with a decade history of working with survivors of combat trauma & sexual trauma, couples, grieving families, military, law-enforcement/ first responders, and coaches & athletes. Coy is also a Purple Heart recipient Marine Veteran with multiple combat tours. He has first-hand experience with what most people are going through. “If you feel stuck in a hole and do not know how to get out… I will jump in there with you, and encourage you to calm down. I will reassure you that we will get out because I have been there before.”
Coy is a licensed psychotherapist with a decade history of working with survivors of combat trauma & sexual trauma, couples, grieving families, military, law-enforcement/ first responders, and coaches & athletes. Coy is also a Purple Heart recipient Marine Veteran with multiple combat tours. He has first-hand experience with what most people are going through. “If you feel stuck in a hole and do not know how to get out… I will jump in there with you, and encourage you to calm down. I will reassure you that we will get out because I have been there before.”
To find the way through a huge life transition.
I offer positive, respectful, gentle parenting insights that are evidence-based and attachment-focused. I am passionate about lifting up fellow parents during this transformative time. It is a joy to be a part of your journey to heal, grow and thrive!
To find the way through a huge life transition.
I offer positive, respectful, gentle parenting insights that are evidence-based and attachment-focused. I am passionate about lifting up fellow parents during this transformative time. It is a joy to be a part of your journey to heal, grow and thrive!
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction who are seeking a compassionate and understanding space to address their challenges. Many of the people I support face cultural or military-related concerns, severe mental health conditions, or difficulties with social skills. They strive to manage symptoms, enhance emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and achieve a sense of overall well-being. These individuals are motivated to engage in therapy, open to evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CPT and are committed to creating positive changes in their lives.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction who are seeking a compassionate and understanding space to address their challenges. Many of the people I support face cultural or military-related concerns, severe mental health conditions, or difficulties with social skills. They strive to manage symptoms, enhance emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and achieve a sense of overall well-being. These individuals are motivated to engage in therapy, open to evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CPT and are committed to creating positive changes in their lives.
Priscilla deVera Pasoquen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CVMHP
Serves Area
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Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel "normal" again? Does your teenager seem edgy, worried, withdrawn or isolated? Do they spend hours scrolling online or playing video games alone, neglecting real-life relationships and responsibilities? I work with high-schoolers and adults who feel lonely, sad, worried, pressured, sleepless, exhausted and inadequate. I help patients identify underlying mental health and neurological conditions that may be contributing to these feelings; address negative patterns of behavior and learn powerful new coping skills to navigate life's challenges.
Are you struggling to get through the day? Are you afraid that you will never feel "normal" again? Does your teenager seem edgy, worried, withdrawn or isolated? Do they spend hours scrolling online or playing video games alone, neglecting real-life relationships and responsibilities? I work with high-schoolers and adults who feel lonely, sad, worried, pressured, sleepless, exhausted and inadequate. I help patients identify underlying mental health and neurological conditions that may be contributing to these feelings; address negative patterns of behavior and learn powerful new coping skills to navigate life's challenges.
Your life was intended to be lived with bold laughter, lasting and accepting love, and intentional significance. This is often hard to attain through our efforts alone. We may drift off course or abandon it altogether when we don’t have the resources to maintain our own goals. The first step to change your direction is usually the most difficult, but most important. I’m here to help you with your first steps and help you get to where you want to be in your relationships or your life in general.
Your life was intended to be lived with bold laughter, lasting and accepting love, and intentional significance. This is often hard to attain through our efforts alone. We may drift off course or abandon it altogether when we don’t have the resources to maintain our own goals. The first step to change your direction is usually the most difficult, but most important. I’m here to help you with your first steps and help you get to where you want to be in your relationships or your life in general.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
As a Psychotherapist I have over 15 years' experience instilling hope, empowering, and educating patients & families about mental illness & the stigmas attached. I've helped patients rediscover joy and find purpose while transitioning through critical life stages. Together we'll develop an effective treatment plan for stability & long-term coping skills.
You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
As a Psychotherapist I have over 15 years' experience instilling hope, empowering, and educating patients & families about mental illness & the stigmas attached. I've helped patients rediscover joy and find purpose while transitioning through critical life stages. Together we'll develop an effective treatment plan for stability & long-term coping skills.
The challenges of life, when met with consciousness, help us grow into our full potential. I empower you to transform trauma, fear and anxiety; to shed limiting beliefs; to break patterns and habits that no longer serve; and to give expression to all that lives within you. I provide a safe environment for emotional healing, personal transformation and spiritual discovery. My work is rooted in depth psychology, the conscious feminine, life path mentoring, shamanism, and spiritual practices.
The challenges of life, when met with consciousness, help us grow into our full potential. I empower you to transform trauma, fear and anxiety; to shed limiting beliefs; to break patterns and habits that no longer serve; and to give expression to all that lives within you. I provide a safe environment for emotional healing, personal transformation and spiritual discovery. My work is rooted in depth psychology, the conscious feminine, life path mentoring, shamanism, and spiritual practices.
Whether you’re navigating daily challenges, life transitions, or personal growth, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped with strategies that work for you.
My ideal client is ambitious, capable, and ready for more, but feels stuck between where they are and where they know they could be. They’re juggling too many priorities, second-guessing key decisions, and frustrated by inconsistent results. They don’t lack intelligence or drive; they lack clarity, structure, and a focused path forward. They want momentum, confidence, and a strategy that actually works. They want to feel in control.
Whether you’re navigating daily challenges, life transitions, or personal growth, my goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and equipped with strategies that work for you.
My ideal client is ambitious, capable, and ready for more, but feels stuck between where they are and where they know they could be. They’re juggling too many priorities, second-guessing key decisions, and frustrated by inconsistent results. They don’t lack intelligence or drive; they lack clarity, structure, and a focused path forward. They want momentum, confidence, and a strategy that actually works. They want to feel in control.
I have experienced the complexities of family relationships, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, phase of life changes, work-related issues, motivation, self-esteem, adjustment disorders, and of course persistent diagnoses as well such as depression. I am compassionate about how we experience the world as an individual and as a collective. I am a person-centered therapist who uses an integrated approach to therapy. Even though I pull knowledge from all theories and practices, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused-Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Practices and some Family Systems Therapy.
I have experienced the complexities of family relationships, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, phase of life changes, work-related issues, motivation, self-esteem, adjustment disorders, and of course persistent diagnoses as well such as depression. I am compassionate about how we experience the world as an individual and as a collective. I am a person-centered therapist who uses an integrated approach to therapy. Even though I pull knowledge from all theories and practices, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused-Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Practices and some Family Systems Therapy.
At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.
At The Retreat Counseling Center, we provide therapy, counseling, and coaching services to Orange County's busy professionals and their families. Chances are, since you've landed on this webpage, some things in your life may not be working well. Maybe you're on the edge of a divorce? Or maybe your job is in jeopardy. Or maybe you just feel a bit lost with what you feel you're supposed to do next in life. And maybe because of reasons such as this and more, you're feeling more anxious and less happy than before. This is tough stuff, but we're glad you've landed here. We want to help.
I support individuals who are navigating loss, major life transitions, feelings of stuckness, or a longing for deeper meaning and purpose.
I believe each person’s life path is unique, and we all face times that challenge us and call our attention to what needs care or change. When familiar patterns stop working or life feels unsatisfying, therapy offers a space to sort through what is happening and get clarity about how to move forward. With a background in holistic studies, my approach is integrative, centered on mind‑body awareness and the practice of slowing down to listen inward. Together, we pay attention to what is emerging, including your emotions, your patterns, and your strengths, creating room for insight and meaningful change.
I support individuals who are navigating loss, major life transitions, feelings of stuckness, or a longing for deeper meaning and purpose.
I believe each person’s life path is unique, and we all face times that challenge us and call our attention to what needs care or change. When familiar patterns stop working or life feels unsatisfying, therapy offers a space to sort through what is happening and get clarity about how to move forward. With a background in holistic studies, my approach is integrative, centered on mind‑body awareness and the practice of slowing down to listen inward. Together, we pay attention to what is emerging, including your emotions, your patterns, and your strengths, creating room for insight and meaningful change.
This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues.
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 14 years. My focus of treatment is perinatal and postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. If you're looking for support and guidance through a difficult situation or wanting assistance with improving your life, I look forward to working with you soon!
This is often focused around concerns with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career and school stress, grief/ loss, and pregnancy/ postpartum issues.
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 14 years. My focus of treatment is perinatal and postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, and life transitions. If you're looking for support and guidance through a difficult situation or wanting assistance with improving your life, I look forward to working with you soon!
Many individuals go through difficult periods where one may feel alone, burnt-out, or stuck. Maybe you’re trying to figure what you want, dealing with a change, or maybe you're the first one in your family or friend group to go down a different path. Navigating all of this on your own can be so hard. It's in therapy where you can have an opportunity to find meaning, to build stronger connections with others, and to find new ways of relating to yourself when old patterns no longer work.
Many individuals go through difficult periods where one may feel alone, burnt-out, or stuck. Maybe you’re trying to figure what you want, dealing with a change, or maybe you're the first one in your family or friend group to go down a different path. Navigating all of this on your own can be so hard. It's in therapy where you can have an opportunity to find meaning, to build stronger connections with others, and to find new ways of relating to yourself when old patterns no longer work.
Hello. My name is Heather Gramme. It is nice to meet you. I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker since 2014. My license number in CA is, LCSW86925. I also hold LCSW licensure in Florida and Idaho. I use a very eclectic approach as my therapeutic style to meet the very unique needs of each individual client that I have the privilege of working with. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with children as young as 8, and clients in their 80's.
Hello. My name is Heather Gramme. It is nice to meet you. I have been working as a licensed clinical social worker since 2014. My license number in CA is, LCSW86925. I also hold LCSW licensure in Florida and Idaho. I use a very eclectic approach as my therapeutic style to meet the very unique needs of each individual client that I have the privilege of working with. I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with children as young as 8, and clients in their 80's.
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FAQ - Life Transitions Counseling
What counts as a life transition?
A life transition is any change in life circumstances that requires a person to adapt, whether in their relationships, identity, responsibilities, or daily routine. Major life transitions may include getting married, starting a new career, becoming a parent, navigating the loss of a close loved one, retiring, experiencing a major change in health, or moving to a new area. Life transitions can also be smaller or more gradual, such as graduating to a new school, recovering from an injury, taking on more responsibility at work, or adjusting to a new phase of life. Both major and minor transitions can affect mental health, especially when they involve uncertainty, stress, grief, or changes in how a person sees themselves.
How do I know if I need therapy for a life transition?
Life transitions can bring up a wide range of emotions, and it is normal for someone to feel anxious, confused, stressed, sad, or emotionally unsteady. These reactions may be especially common in the weeks or months following a major change. However, if these feelings begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, work, or a person’s ability to care for themselves, it may be worth seeking support. A person does not need to wait until symptoms feel severe to ask for help; in fact, many people seek therapy proactively to prepare for a major life transition. For example, couples may see a therapist ahead of expecting their first child as a way to strengthen their relationship prior to becoming parents.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
Therapy can help you cope with both expected and unexpected life transitions by providing a space to process how a change is affecting your life, relationships, identity, or emotional well-being. For example, someone who has recently become a parent may use therapy to talk through changes in their identity, stress in their relationship, or feelings of overwhelm. A therapist can also help you make sense of what you are feeling, identify the root causes of stress, and develop coping strategies for managing the uncertainty that can come from major life changes.
What therapeutic approaches work best for life transitions?
The best therapeutic approach depends on what you are struggling with most. If intrusive thoughts or anxiety are the main concern, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people identify painful thought patterns and develop coping strategies to manage them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people make space for painful emotions and accepting their circumstances while reconnecting with their values. For those navigating major relationship changes, couples or family counseling may be a good option. Lastly, for someone navigating career-related concerns, career counselors or coaches may be a good option. When considering what type of therapy may be best, consider the logistical components. For instance, CBT is often limited to a specified number of sessions, whereas more traditional talk therapy approaches can go on for years. In addition, consider whether you will be seeking online or in-person therapy; if you are in the process of moving or seeking a therapist for support around a topic that is not available in your immediate area, online therapy may be a good fit.
How do I find a therapist for life transition counseling?
The Psychology Today Therapist Directory allows people to search for therapists who specialize in life transitions. Use the “Specialties” filter and select “Life transitions” to find therapists who have indicated experience in life transitions. You may also select filters related to a specific transition, such as career counseling, divorce, grief, premarital counseling, or parenting. When comparing options, it is helpful to look for therapists whose profiles specifically mention experience with life transitions or specific types of transitions. Practical factors such as insurance, location, and online or in-person availability are also important. Once you have identified a few therapists who seem like a good fit, reach out to schedule an initial consultation.