Life Transitions Therapists in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Available now! I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychologist committed to guiding you on a journey toward mental well- being. With over 20 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I offer a safe and nurturing space for exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based therapies, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care tailored to your unique needs. Raising 3 young children after the sudden loss of my husband enables me to uniquely understand grief, loss and resilience, trauma, motherhood, and finding fulfillment and joy.
Available now! I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychologist committed to guiding you on a journey toward mental well- being. With over 20 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, I offer a safe and nurturing space for exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based therapies, ensuring that you receive the highest level of care tailored to your unique needs. Raising 3 young children after the sudden loss of my husband enables me to uniquely understand grief, loss and resilience, trauma, motherhood, and finding fulfillment and joy.
Are you ready to feel more grounded, connected, and genuinely in control of your inner world? Meaningful change is absolutely possible—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
My approach centers on helping you understand yourself: the patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, the beliefs that influence how you move through the world, and the strengths you already possess but may not be fully accessing. Together, we’ll build insight, expand emotional awareness, and develop practical coping strategies that help you feel more empowered and intentional in your life.
Are you ready to feel more grounded, connected, and genuinely in control of your inner world? Meaningful change is absolutely possible—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
My approach centers on helping you understand yourself: the patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, the beliefs that influence how you move through the world, and the strengths you already possess but may not be fully accessing. Together, we’ll build insight, expand emotional awareness, and develop practical coping strategies that help you feel more empowered and intentional in your life.
I specialize in working with adults of all ages navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, LGBT+, and Gender.
I use an integrative approach in therapy using different modalities to help you identify and reshape unhelpful processes that may be impacting your life. This approach is tailored to you and will help you develop tools to feel more in control of your emotions, behaviors, and circumstances.
I specialize in working with adults of all ages navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, LGBT+, and Gender.
I use an integrative approach in therapy using different modalities to help you identify and reshape unhelpful processes that may be impacting your life. This approach is tailored to you and will help you develop tools to feel more in control of your emotions, behaviors, and circumstances.
I’m Allison, Owner and Clinical Director of Patch Counseling. We specialize in helping pre-teens/teens, young adults, and parents navigate the often overwhelming transition from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Many families come to us when their child who once seemed to be thriving begins struggling emotionally, academically, or socially during middle school, high school, or college. At Patch Counseling, we “speak teen” and help bridge communication gaps while providing responsive, personalized care that supports resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships.
I’m Allison, Owner and Clinical Director of Patch Counseling. We specialize in helping pre-teens/teens, young adults, and parents navigate the often overwhelming transition from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Many families come to us when their child who once seemed to be thriving begins struggling emotionally, academically, or socially during middle school, high school, or college. At Patch Counseling, we “speak teen” and help bridge communication gaps while providing responsive, personalized care that supports resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships.
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed by issues at work, issues with children, parents or your relationship? Do you and your partner have same argument over and over without resolving anything? Do you hide your emotional problems, not knowing where to turn to start feeling clearer and feeling better? Do you struggle with a life change, such as a losing a partner, that has turned your life upside down? Do you or your family member have a problem with drugs or alcohol?
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed by issues at work, issues with children, parents or your relationship? Do you and your partner have same argument over and over without resolving anything? Do you hide your emotional problems, not knowing where to turn to start feeling clearer and feeling better? Do you struggle with a life change, such as a losing a partner, that has turned your life upside down? Do you or your family member have a problem with drugs or alcohol?
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
You look like you have it together. Most days, you almost believe it yourself. But underneath, you're functioning on empty, carrying anxiety, burnout, and the weight of everyone else's expectations. You've lost track of what you actually need.
You might be navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, cultural and family pressures, or an identity that feels fragmented between worlds. Nobody would guess how much you're carrying which is truly the loneliest part. You were meant for more than just getting through it. Part of you already knows that, even if you're not quite sure yet what that looks like or where to start.
You look like you have it together. Most days, you almost believe it yourself. But underneath, you're functioning on empty, carrying anxiety, burnout, and the weight of everyone else's expectations. You've lost track of what you actually need.
You might be navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, cultural and family pressures, or an identity that feels fragmented between worlds. Nobody would guess how much you're carrying which is truly the loneliest part. You were meant for more than just getting through it. Part of you already knows that, even if you're not quite sure yet what that looks like or where to start.
I work with anxiety, life transitions, relationship patterns, family dynamics, and identity.
You are thoughtful, driven, empathetic, and navigating more than most people around you realize. Maybe you're entering a new chapter: a demanding career, a shifting relationship, or learning to understand those family dynamics that likely followed you into adulthood. My clients are in the thick of becoming; navigating the gap between who they were raised to be and who they are choosing to become. They usually overthink, over-give, and wonder why doing everything "right" still leaves them feeling anxious. If you're ready to understand yourself more deeply and choose your life more consciously, you're exactly who I work with.
I work with anxiety, life transitions, relationship patterns, family dynamics, and identity.
You are thoughtful, driven, empathetic, and navigating more than most people around you realize. Maybe you're entering a new chapter: a demanding career, a shifting relationship, or learning to understand those family dynamics that likely followed you into adulthood. My clients are in the thick of becoming; navigating the gap between who they were raised to be and who they are choosing to become. They usually overthink, over-give, and wonder why doing everything "right" still leaves them feeling anxious. If you're ready to understand yourself more deeply and choose your life more consciously, you're exactly who I work with.
Trauma and substance abuse may make it difficult for us to make vital life transitions and transformations.
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. I have core training in EMDR therapy, and additional training using EMDR in the treatment of childhood based emotional injuries. These injuries may affect a client's ability to regulate their emotions, and form close personal relationships.
Trauma and substance abuse may make it difficult for us to make vital life transitions and transformations.
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. I have core training in EMDR therapy, and additional training using EMDR in the treatment of childhood based emotional injuries. These injuries may affect a client's ability to regulate their emotions, and form close personal relationships.
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.
My areas of specialty include life transitions, interpersonal and intimacy deficits, men's issues, addiction, anxiety and military lifestyle challenges.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
My areas of specialty include life transitions, interpersonal and intimacy deficits, men's issues, addiction, anxiety and military lifestyle challenges.
Hi there, I'm Giulia! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide individual, couples, family, children and youth counseling in a tele-therapy format or walk and talk therapy when clinically appropriate. It would be my privilege to offer a safe and collaborative space for bringing change and growth that will move you towards your desired goals in life.
Whether you’re experiencing life transitions, processing a difficult experience, experiencing a relationship distress, or even want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful way to tackle these needs and break unhelpful patterns of interactions or thinking.
Additionally, I specialize in working with Asian American and immigrant-background clients who are looking for a therapist who understands their unique experiences. I've spent a lot of time with adults who grew up being told to push through, put others first, and hold it all together, without having the space to deal with their feelings.
Whether you’re experiencing life transitions, processing a difficult experience, experiencing a relationship distress, or even want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful way to tackle these needs and break unhelpful patterns of interactions or thinking.
Additionally, I specialize in working with Asian American and immigrant-background clients who are looking for a therapist who understands their unique experiences. I've spent a lot of time with adults who grew up being told to push through, put others first, and hold it all together, without having the space to deal with their feelings.
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support.
Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
Pontea Dianati, PhD, is a doctor of psychology, holistic coach, and spiritual guide with over 15 years of experience supporting deep personal and spiritual transformation.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and extensive training in energy psychology and consciousness-based practices, her work integrates psychological insight with intuitive and spiritual support.
Her approach honors both inner inquiry and spiritual awareness, offering a supportive space where emotional healing, energetic clearing, and soul-level remembrance can unfold with care and intention.
Life is an extraordinary journey filled with constant changes and challenges. Therapy is a powerful tool that helps us navigate our way through some of the more chaotic and confusing times. The best answers are found by looking inward; examining personal strengths, values and beliefs, to gain insight and promote personal growth. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with a focus on building healthy relationships with self, family, friends and community. Most of our significant relationships fall somewhere on the continuum between dependency and interdependency.
Life is an extraordinary journey filled with constant changes and challenges. Therapy is a powerful tool that helps us navigate our way through some of the more chaotic and confusing times. The best answers are found by looking inward; examining personal strengths, values and beliefs, to gain insight and promote personal growth. I provide individual, couples and family therapy with a focus on building healthy relationships with self, family, friends and community. Most of our significant relationships fall somewhere on the continuum between dependency and interdependency.
Seeking assistance when suffering is the first hurdle in trying to feel better as making any sort of change or modification is a Very difficult endeavor even if one is motivated . True change involves a number of fundamental modifications including Cognitive , Behavioral , Physical , Emotional, Social , and Personality maturity. Furthermore , Change is a process, not an immediate phenomenon. My Health & Wellness Program combines these and other proven methods of Change into a 3-Month intensified , but rewarding experience. My Client satisfaction has been consistently excellent. I look forward in helping you make the changes you believe will improve your Life forever.
Seeking assistance when suffering is the first hurdle in trying to feel better as making any sort of change or modification is a Very difficult endeavor even if one is motivated . True change involves a number of fundamental modifications including Cognitive , Behavioral , Physical , Emotional, Social , and Personality maturity. Furthermore , Change is a process, not an immediate phenomenon. My Health & Wellness Program combines these and other proven methods of Change into a 3-Month intensified , but rewarding experience. My Client satisfaction has been consistently excellent. I look forward in helping you make the changes you believe will improve your Life forever.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
Perfectionism, people pleasing and masking have helped you to survive, yet cannot help you to thrive. You can explain your patterns and attachment style, but you feel stuck as you stay in cycles from painful past experiences. You want healthy, connected relationships with yourself and others, but stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, or attachment wounds are in your way.
For many BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive adults, trauma and anxiety are cumulative and ongoing. You deserve compassionate, affirming support to process complex experiences from racial stress, minority stress, and generational survival patterns.
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for trauma. Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management. I primarily utilize attachment-based EMDR therapy. I stress creating balance in your life as a means of promoting improved quality of life, purpose and meaning, healthier relationships, and increased self-compassion. I encourage clients to learn how to take back control of their lives by managing life stressors in more effective ways. Because life is not just about learning how to survive, but rather learning to thrive!
I specialize in evidence-based treatment for trauma. Related issues include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and stress management. I primarily utilize attachment-based EMDR therapy. I stress creating balance in your life as a means of promoting improved quality of life, purpose and meaning, healthier relationships, and increased self-compassion. I encourage clients to learn how to take back control of their lives by managing life stressors in more effective ways. Because life is not just about learning how to survive, but rather learning to thrive!
I maintain a limited private practice focused on providing individualized care for high-functioning adults navigating mood, relational, and life transition challenges.
I take a whole-person approach, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) with practical, real-life support. My work addresses anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, boundaries, self-esteem, grief and loss, identity concerns, childhood abuse, PTSD, and sexual trauma.
I maintain a limited private practice focused on providing individualized care for high-functioning adults navigating mood, relational, and life transition challenges.
I take a whole-person approach, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) with practical, real-life support. My work addresses anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, boundaries, self-esteem, grief and loss, identity concerns, childhood abuse, PTSD, and sexual trauma.
You look like you have it all together, but inside you’re battling anxiety, self-criticism, and the fear of not being enough. The pressure to perform perfectly in your work, relationships, and life is exhausting. You lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and wondering why you can’t just “get over it.” Even when things seem fine from the outside, there’s a constant hum of worry, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma that keeps you feeling stuck, disconnected, and running on empty. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego, CA, and online therapy across California, Indiana, and Ohio.
You look like you have it all together, but inside you’re battling anxiety, self-criticism, and the fear of not being enough. The pressure to perform perfectly in your work, relationships, and life is exhausting. You lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, and wondering why you can’t just “get over it.” Even when things seem fine from the outside, there’s a constant hum of worry, self-doubt, or the weight of past trauma that keeps you feeling stuck, disconnected, and running on empty. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego, CA, and online therapy across California, Indiana, and Ohio.
I work with adults and couples struggling with relationship distress, anxiety, childhood wounds, grief, and life transitions.
Are you looking to start individual or couples therapy? Life is busy and messy. Between work, relationships, family expectations, and daily demands, it can be hard to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Therapy creates space to pause and reflect — to distinguish between the loud voice of self-criticism and the quieter wisdom of your inner compass. Together, we shift from reactivity to intention, strengthen communication, and build greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. For more info on my work, check out my personal website: Pranapsychotherapy.
I work with adults and couples struggling with relationship distress, anxiety, childhood wounds, grief, and life transitions.
Are you looking to start individual or couples therapy? Life is busy and messy. Between work, relationships, family expectations, and daily demands, it can be hard to slow down and make sense of what’s happening. Therapy creates space to pause and reflect — to distinguish between the loud voice of self-criticism and the quieter wisdom of your inner compass. Together, we shift from reactivity to intention, strengthen communication, and build greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. For more info on my work, check out my personal website: Pranapsychotherapy.
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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.