Life Transitions Therapists in Del Mar, CA
I work with clients ranging from teens to adults in my practice. Whether you're a student adapting to a new school or city, an early career professional exploring your identity and goals, or a new parent finding your footing - I'm here to help you find roots, get unstuck from unhelpful patterns, and live the life you want to.
I work with clients ranging from teens to adults in my practice. Whether you're a student adapting to a new school or city, an early career professional exploring your identity and goals, or a new parent finding your footing - I'm here to help you find roots, get unstuck from unhelpful patterns, and live the life you want to.
I help teens and adults build the mindset and emotional skills needed to thrive. My clients are often motivated, high-achieving individuals who want to increase confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, improve resilience, and perform at their best—in school, sports, work, and relationships. Together, we develop practical strategies that foster self-awareness, mental strength, and a solid sense of self, empowering you to face challenges with confidence and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
I help teens and adults build the mindset and emotional skills needed to thrive. My clients are often motivated, high-achieving individuals who want to increase confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, improve resilience, and perform at their best—in school, sports, work, and relationships. Together, we develop practical strategies that foster self-awareness, mental strength, and a solid sense of self, empowering you to face challenges with confidence and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
My passion is to work with individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship issues and to help you create your best life that is aligned with your truest self.
I am a very experienced therapist who has been in private practice for over 25 years. I work with individuals, couples and families and also as an executive coach for business professionals and for business professionals with ADHD. When seeing couples, I work along side my husband (and have for 25 years), Hanalei Vierra, Ph.D. (www.HanaleiVierra.com).
My passion is to work with individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship issues and to help you create your best life that is aligned with your truest self.
I am a very experienced therapist who has been in private practice for over 25 years. I work with individuals, couples and families and also as an executive coach for business professionals and for business professionals with ADHD. When seeing couples, I work along side my husband (and have for 25 years), Hanalei Vierra, Ph.D. (www.HanaleiVierra.com).
Stress and anxiety can make it difficult to fully engage in the life you want to live. Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable at first, but being open to the process can lead to meaningful growth and lasting change. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel supported as we begin this journey together. Through collaboration, we’ll work to overcome challenges and create a life filled with purpose and connection. I’m here to help you reconnect with your authentic self and move toward the life you envision. People from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities are welcome.
Stress and anxiety can make it difficult to fully engage in the life you want to live. Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable at first, but being open to the process can lead to meaningful growth and lasting change. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel supported as we begin this journey together. Through collaboration, we’ll work to overcome challenges and create a life filled with purpose and connection. I’m here to help you reconnect with your authentic self and move toward the life you envision. People from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities are welcome.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. I began in this field 25+ years ago. My experience includes working in private practice (20yrs), and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facilities. Primarily I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life situations, and relationships. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness modalities. I enjoy working with humanistic psychology as well as whatever modality that apply. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and caring office setting work toward toward your goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. I began in this field 25+ years ago. My experience includes working in private practice (20yrs), and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient facilities. Primarily I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life situations, and relationships. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness modalities. I enjoy working with humanistic psychology as well as whatever modality that apply. Support is provided in an understanding, respectful and caring office setting work toward toward your goals.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions.
As a multicultural and multilingual therapist, I offer therapy in English, Arabic, and Swedish, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I bring an understanding of how cultural identity, family expectations, and lived experience shape self-esteem, relationships, and emotional well-being.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions.
As a multicultural and multilingual therapist, I offer therapy in English, Arabic, and Swedish, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I bring an understanding of how cultural identity, family expectations, and lived experience shape self-esteem, relationships, and emotional well-being.
I am a strengths-based, trauma focused therapist specializing in grief & loss, PTSD, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by past negative experiences and beliefs. I work with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR, attachment therapy, and family systems therapy.
I am a strengths-based, trauma focused therapist specializing in grief & loss, PTSD, and feeling stuck and overwhelmed by past negative experiences and beliefs. I work with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR, attachment therapy, and family systems therapy.
Practicing under the supervision of Stefanie LaMoy, LMFT, she has four years of experience supporting families navigating a loved one's eating disorder, individuals healing from domestic violence, and young adults working through attachment patterns and major life transitions.
I work with young women and men in their 20s and 30s who feel stuck in patterns they can't quite explain: the same kind of relationship over and over, difficulty trusting people, or a nagging sense that something from childhood is still shaping how they show up today. This is often rooted in attachment & how we learned to connect with others early in life.
Practicing under the supervision of Stefanie LaMoy, LMFT, she has four years of experience supporting families navigating a loved one's eating disorder, individuals healing from domestic violence, and young adults working through attachment patterns and major life transitions.
I work with young women and men in their 20s and 30s who feel stuck in patterns they can't quite explain: the same kind of relationship over and over, difficulty trusting people, or a nagging sense that something from childhood is still shaping how they show up today. This is often rooted in attachment & how we learned to connect with others early in life.
Many of us would like to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life with a reduction of pain and suffering. By understanding patterns and beliefs we can then decide how want will allow us to live a life of greater satisfaction and joy. Therapy is a process of getting to understand your blind spots and then evaluating and achieving the changes you would like. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, financial, lonely or isolated, trauma, and just not feeling like you want to be. I look forward to exploring your goals and bettering your life.
Many of us would like to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life with a reduction of pain and suffering. By understanding patterns and beliefs we can then decide how want will allow us to live a life of greater satisfaction and joy. Therapy is a process of getting to understand your blind spots and then evaluating and achieving the changes you would like. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, financial, lonely or isolated, trauma, and just not feeling like you want to be. I look forward to exploring your goals and bettering your life.
Are you ready to go beyond self help books? Accepting changes and making changes are essential to improving relationships and improving career goals. Therapy is support for making positive changes. Coping with challenges in your life does not have to be done alone. We will work together to cultivate your own insights and build confidence from life’s challenges. Talk therapy is offered through secure HIPPA approved telehealth.
Are you ready to go beyond self help books? Accepting changes and making changes are essential to improving relationships and improving career goals. Therapy is support for making positive changes. Coping with challenges in your life does not have to be done alone. We will work together to cultivate your own insights and build confidence from life’s challenges. Talk therapy is offered through secure HIPPA approved telehealth.
Transform and Thrive Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
You look composed on the outside, but inside you're carrying a 2 a.m. spiral grieving a broken heart, navigating a marriage that feels distant, or trying to reach a teen who feels miles away. You don't need generic coping tricks; you need room to catch your breath and rebuild. Our statewide California team helps you move from surviving the day to feeling genuinely grounded.
Please Note: Because our therapists are scattered across the state, in-person slots depend strictly on your specific location, openings, and needs. If a local face-to-face match isn't available, we will connect you with our excellent telehealth options!
You look composed on the outside, but inside you're carrying a 2 a.m. spiral grieving a broken heart, navigating a marriage that feels distant, or trying to reach a teen who feels miles away. You don't need generic coping tricks; you need room to catch your breath and rebuild. Our statewide California team helps you move from surviving the day to feeling genuinely grounded.
Please Note: Because our therapists are scattered across the state, in-person slots depend strictly on your specific location, openings, and needs. If a local face-to-face match isn't available, we will connect you with our excellent telehealth options!
I help highly sensitive, introspective clients navigate life transitions, heal from trauma, and work through relational and emotional challenges.
I specialize in helping sensitive, deep-thinking individuals heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, explore identity questions, and work through complex relationship and attachment dynamics. Many of the people I work with appear capable and composed on the outside and are used to handling a great deal on their own, yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy and EMDR that is trauma-informed, intentionally paced, and designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.
I help highly sensitive, introspective clients navigate life transitions, heal from trauma, and work through relational and emotional challenges.
I specialize in helping sensitive, deep-thinking individuals heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, explore identity questions, and work through complex relationship and attachment dynamics. Many of the people I work with appear capable and composed on the outside and are used to handling a great deal on their own, yet feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy and EMDR that is trauma-informed, intentionally paced, and designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.
Through Jungian Analysis and Psychotherapy, I work with your dreams, images and unconscious, to access and develop the individual potential you were meant to live. I can help you to develop a creative, ethical, stable and joy filled life and to fulfill your full potential as an individuated and consciously whole person.
Through Jungian Analysis and Psychotherapy, I work with your dreams, images and unconscious, to access and develop the individual potential you were meant to live. I can help you to develop a creative, ethical, stable and joy filled life and to fulfill your full potential as an individuated and consciously whole person.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to take the next step in understanding their mental health. I want to be able to reach every client possible who may struggle with finding balance while living with everyday stressors.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to take the next step in understanding their mental health. I want to be able to reach every client possible who may struggle with finding balance while living with everyday stressors.
It is my mission to create a safe and confidential environment in which people can develop greater trust, compassion, clarity, and choice so that they may live with greater meaning, awareness and peace of mind. You can expect to feel safe and not judged, listened to, validated, respected, and challenged to grow with honest feedback, information, and homework. You can also expect to have your successes and deepening sense of personal power celebrated. In addition to in-office meetings, I offer remote Tele-Wellness sessions within California and internationally.
It is my mission to create a safe and confidential environment in which people can develop greater trust, compassion, clarity, and choice so that they may live with greater meaning, awareness and peace of mind. You can expect to feel safe and not judged, listened to, validated, respected, and challenged to grow with honest feedback, information, and homework. You can also expect to have your successes and deepening sense of personal power celebrated. In addition to in-office meetings, I offer remote Tele-Wellness sessions within California and internationally.
I partner with individuals, couples, and families to establish new ways of coping with life transitions and living with intention.
I have worked extensively in diagnosing and treating individuals experiencing life transition, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, addictions and trauma. I work with couples seeking new ways of communicating and reestablishing passionate connection. I also treat military members & families facing unique, multidimensional challenges of military life.
I partner with individuals, couples, and families to establish new ways of coping with life transitions and living with intention.
I have worked extensively in diagnosing and treating individuals experiencing life transition, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, addictions and trauma. I work with couples seeking new ways of communicating and reestablishing passionate connection. I also treat military members & families facing unique, multidimensional challenges of military life.
I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma.
We are learning how to connect the world around us in new and continuously changing ways. During even the small changes we can experience grief related stress or anxiety simply trying to create new routines for ourselves or our families. Grief is a natural response to any form of loss in our lives. Often people only relate grief to the death of a loved one but it is much more common than that. The process of grieving a loss can happen from a move, a change in job, a loss of a relationship or even the loss of a dream once had.
I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma.
We are learning how to connect the world around us in new and continuously changing ways. During even the small changes we can experience grief related stress or anxiety simply trying to create new routines for ourselves or our families. Grief is a natural response to any form of loss in our lives. Often people only relate grief to the death of a loved one but it is much more common than that. The process of grieving a loss can happen from a move, a change in job, a loss of a relationship or even the loss of a dream once had.
I specialize with those struggling with disappointment in their relationships. I work with grief, boundary issues, anger, complex relationships with parents and struggling marriages. I work to clearly understand my clients pain, offer genuine hope and provide new paths towards healthy relationships, freedom and intimacy. As a Christian, I believe we have been created to be in deep relationship with God and others. I value my client's spirituality and faith and consider it foundational to the healing process.
I specialize with those struggling with disappointment in their relationships. I work with grief, boundary issues, anger, complex relationships with parents and struggling marriages. I work to clearly understand my clients pain, offer genuine hope and provide new paths towards healthy relationships, freedom and intimacy. As a Christian, I believe we have been created to be in deep relationship with God and others. I value my client's spirituality and faith and consider it foundational to the healing process.
Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions.
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. However, I approach therapy in a more holistic manner as everyone is unique and may not benefit from a highly structured therapy environment. My hope is that we can work together effectively to address your concerns and meet your therapy goals.
Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions.
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. However, I approach therapy in a more holistic manner as everyone is unique and may not benefit from a highly structured therapy environment. My hope is that we can work together effectively to address your concerns and meet your therapy goals.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/Trauma, grief & loss, men's issues, and relationship issues.
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, PTSD/Trauma, grief & loss, men's issues, and relationship issues.
Let’s be honest. Being stuck in anxiety, fear, depression, and despair is very discouraging and frustrating. It feels awful, it limits you, makes you feel hopeless, and just creates suffering and conflict in your life. So, what can we do about it? We can ignore it and hope it goes away, read a bunch of self-help books, or maybe try that 5-step plan to happiness we read about late last night. Some of these things might work but sometimes we just need help from a caring therapist who really understands you and can help guide you to a healthier and happier you. I would be honored to help you live the life you've always imagined.
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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.