Therapy for Life Transitions
Providing Psychotherapy and Counselling services to support you through life’s toughest transitions, in person at our office in Burlington and virtually online across Ontario.
Feeling overwhelmed by life changes? You are not alone.
While we can all experience various life transitions at some point, everyone’s transitions will look and feel different. Perhaps you are moving to a different city, province or country. Maybe you are ending a relationship and are about to start a new chapter of your life. Maybe you are starting over career-wise and planning to pursue a job that excites you, scares you, and/or offers a different type of life for you. Regardless of the change, life transitions can bring up stress, anxiety, worry, and depending on the change occurring, it can also bring up feelings of grief and/or depression.
If there is one thing we can know for certain, it is that life is always changing…
Yet change isn’t always easy and shifts in our lives can often come with with a multitude of emotions including overwhelm, fear, feeling lost and uncertain, stress, anxiety, and feeling all alone and isolated.
While it is natural and common to experience a wide variety of emotions when undergoing a big change in life, having the right support in place can allow for a smoother experience.
Change can feel daunting, but it also holds the potential for growth and transformation.
Therapy for difficult life transitions with our team at Christina Janiga Psychotherapy helps you:
- Gain Clarity and Perspective: Identify your emotions, understand your reactions, and gain insight into your unique situation.
- From a neurodiversity-affirming perspective learn to navigate change with confidence with strategies to adapt and embrace your new reality with greater ease.
- Build Resilience: Develop tools to cope with uncertainty and stress while fostering emotional strength.
- Process Grief and Loss: Work through feelings of sadness or mourning to find acceptance and healing.
- Strengthen Your Support System: Improve communication and strengthen relationships to ensure you’re not walking this journey alone.
Who benefits most from therapy?
Counselling can be transformative for anyone experiencing a difficult life transitions, especially if you want to decrease your feelings of overwhelm by the pace or intensity of the changes in your life. Through counseling, you can work with a trained professional to identify and manage your emotions, process unresolved feelings from the past, and access guidance and support to navigate your journey with purpose.
Our skilled psychotherapists focus on helping people like you regain balance, clarity, and hope. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.
You will benefit from anxiety psychotherapy if:
- Uncertainty and fear about the future
- Feelings of loss and sadness for what once was
- Stress and anxiety over new responsibilities
- Loneliness and isolation, even with a support system
- Difficulty adapting, leaving you stuck and overwhelmed
There are certain situations where you might not be ready for counselling sessions with Christina Janiga Psychotherapy. These situations include, but are not limited to:
Instances of severe mental illness
Ongoing difficulties with substance abuse
If you are currently experiencing a severe mental illness, we recommend you seek outpatient services at a local program within your community. Please see our Resources Page for links to local supports within the Burlington, Halton Region, and across Ontario.
Therapy for life difficulties, changes, and transitions helps you feel more confident and at ease in your steps forward.
At Christina Janiga Psychotherapy, we understand that life transitions can feel overwhelming, uprooting your sense of stability and creating a cascade of emotional challenges. Our team has extensive experience in guiding individuals through these pivotal moments with care and expertise.
Together, we help you navigate the complexities of change, whether it involves finding relief from feelings of loss and uncertainty, managing stress and anxiety, or addressing self-doubt and perfectionism that can arise during major life shifts.
We utilize a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, attachment-focused methods, and EMDR. These tailored techniques are designed to support you in adapting to change, fostering resilience, and rediscovering purpose and fulfillment in your new reality.
Seeking help during a transition can feel intimidating, but we aim to make this process as welcoming and empowering as possible. Our therapists are warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental, offering a safe space where you can explore your feelings, clarify your goals, and embrace your next chapter with confidence.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward navigating your life transition with greater ease and clarity, we invite you to contact us to schedule an appointment.
Our team is here to support you as you adapt, grow, and thrive during this significant time of change.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Counselling is designed to help you navigate life transitions with greater ease and reclaim your sense of balance and purpose. Together, you and your therapist will set meaningful goals to address the unique challenges you face, such as managing feelings of uncertainty, reducing overwhelming thoughts, and finding stability amidst change.
You will discover personalized coping strategies that align with your needs and values, empowering you to adapt to new circumstances and embrace your evolving journey.
Book a free 15 minuted consultation call.
If you are interested in seeking therapy to help you navigate your life transitions and changes, we encourage you to reach out to us for a free 15-minute consultation. During the consultation, we will answer any questions you have about our practice and our psychotherapists, and help you determine if we are the right fit for you. We believe that feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential for a successful therapeutic relationship.
Invest in your healing.
Investing in yourself is an important step towards finding the happiness and fulfillment you deserve. By seeking therapy and working with a trained professional, you can get to the root of the problems you are experiencing and find solutions that are tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, you and your therapist will work on healing old wounds and developing healthy coping strategies to help you move forward in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.
First Intake Session
During this initial 50 minute session, you will meet with your therapist to define the psychotherapy relationship and discuss the details of informed consent.
Your therapist will gather information about you and your biological, psychological, and social history and how this is impacting your current situation. Together you will define the goals you have going forward.
Fees vary between therapists.
Ongoing Therapy
Commit to at least to 4 weekly 50-minute sessions (either in person at our Burlington office or virtually online across Ontario).
We find that clients who cannot commit to at least 4 weekly sessions tend to have more difficulty in establishing a relationship with their therapist and often sessions consist of recapping the previous weeks instead of focusing on forward movement and their treatment goals.
Fees vary between therapists.
More about Christina Janiga Psychotherapy
We are a team of skilled registered psychotherapists with a goal is to help you achieve deep and lasting change by getting to the root of your struggles and difficulties with the changes you are going through.
We believe in the power of therapy to help people overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. Regardless of the transitions and changes you are going through, our team at Christina Janiga Psychotherapy can provide you with the safe and supportive space you need to begin to explore your difficulties and feelings to build a sense of confidence, empowering you to adapt to new circumstances and embrace your journey in all of life’s changes.
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Secure Services
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