Navigate Change with confidence.
Life transitions therapy for women - Leesburg, VA
Helping you move forward with clarity and hope
In-person therapy in Leesburg, and online therapy across VA, MD, and DC
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When Everything Around You is Shifting, It Makes Sense to Feel Unsteady
You knew this chapter would bring change—but you didn’t expect it to feel quite like this.
Maybe you’ve just started something new: a move, a career change, becoming a parent, or stepping into a different season of life. Or maybe something ended: a relationship, a role, a routine you’d come to count on. Even changes you chose can leave you feeling uncertain. And the ones you didn’t? They can knock the wind out of you.
Right now, you might be:
—Questioning your decisions or doubting your next steps
—Grieving what used to feel familiar, even if it wasn’t perfect
—Struggling to feel grounded in your relationships or identity
—Wondering who you are now that everything around you has shifted
—Holding it together on the outside—but feeling unmoored on the inside
It’s not that you aren’t capable. You’ve always figured things out before. But this time, the inner noise is louder. The uncertainty runs deeper. And part of you just wants someone to help you make sense of it all.
You don’t have to sort through all of this alone — support can help you feel more grounded and clear about what comes next.
You’re Not Alone in Feeling This Way
Even when we choose change—like starting a new relationship, stepping into parenthood, or retiring from a long-held role—it can stir up a complex mix of emotions. And when change chooses us—through loss, illness, divorce, or an unexpected shift—it can shake the foundation of who we thought we were.
The truth is, we’re rarely taught how to move through big life transitions with care. Most of us learn to push forward, figure it out, and hold everything together. But eventually, the emotional weight becomes too heavy to carry alone.
It’s normal to feel unsure, overwhelmed, or off-balance during times of transition. You might find yourself second-guessing everything: your relationships, your role, your direction, your sense of self. You’re not broken—you’re in a process of reorientation.
Therapy can give you space to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to be willing to show up.
With the right kind of care, you can find your footing again and reconnect with who you’re becoming in this new chapter.
Therapy Can Help You Feel Grounded, Clear, and More Like Yourself Again
When the ground feels shaky, therapy can be a place to steady yourself.
In our work together, you won’t be pressured to “fix” things quickly or pretend you have it all figured out. Instead, we’ll slow down, take a breath, and get curious about what this transition is asking of you.
Therapy offers space to:
—Untangle the swirl of emotions that feel overwhelming or out of reach
—Explore who you are becoming in this new chapter
—Reconnect with what matters most to you—not just what’s expected
—Learn ways to calm anxious thoughts and ride the emotional waves
—Build trust in your own voice, values, and next steps
My approach is warm, thoughtful, and tailored to you. I draw from cognitive-behavioral strategies, psychodynamic insight, positive psychology, and coaching tools—always at your pace, and always with respect for what feels right to you. Sessions are a mix of reflection and real-talk. Some days we’ll go deep. Other days, you might just need a place to let go and breathe.
Clients often tell me they feel seen, heard, and more grounded after our sessions. They leave with more clarity about who they are—and more confidence about what’s next.
I’ve walked alongside many women through big, complicated life changes, and I’ve seen how powerful it can be when they finally have space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. With the right support, clarity becomes possible — and you don’t have to move through this season alone. If you’re feeling ready for support, you’re welcome to reach out.
Why Therapy is So Powerful During Big Life Transitions
Transitions often stir up more than just logistics or external changes. They press on old wounds, internalized expectations, and deeply held questions about who we are and what we want. That’s why surface-level advice usually falls flat.
Therapy works because it gives you the time and space to slow down and listen inward. To notice what you’re carrying—grief, pressure, fear, or longing—so you can begin making sense of it.
When we work together, we won’t rush to solutions. We’ll start with what’s real: the emotional weight of your current season, the patterns that no longer serve you, and the parts of you that are ready for something different.
From there, we’ll gently build strategies to support you in:
—Navigating your current transition with more clarity and steadiness
—Releasing the belief that you have to hold everything together alone
—Choosing next steps that align with who you are now—not who you used to be
With steady support, what feels disorienting now can become a turning point toward clarity, strength, and deeper self-understanding.
Questions You Might Be Asking
What if I should be able to figure this out on my own?
Many of the women I work with are used to being the strong one—organized, capable, and dependable. You might feel like asking for help means you’re failing somehow. But therapy isn’t about weakness. It’s about giving yourself a space to catch your breath and sort through what’s weighing on you. Change is hard even when it’s expected—and you don’t have to do it alone.
How often would we meet, and what does scheduling look like?
Most women I work with appreciate steady support—but what that looks like depends on their needs. Some prefer weekly sessions, others biweekly. We’ll find a rhythm that feels supportive without adding pressure to your already full plate. I offer both online and in-person sessions, and we can adjust the pace as your needs shift.
What if I don’t have time to commit to therapy right now?
Life transitions often come with full calendars and shifting roles. But therapy doesn’t have to feel like “one more thing.” It can be the space that helps you feel steadier in everything else. I offer flexible scheduling—including online sessions—and you set the pace. Even one hour a week can bring more clarity and calm to the rest of your life.
What if I start feeling things I’ve been trying to avoid?
That’s a valid worry, especially if you’ve been staying busy to keep the hard stuff at bay. But avoiding those feelings doesn’t make them go away—it just buries them. In therapy, you’ll have a safe, grounded space to face them slowly and gently, with support. We’ll work together to pace things in a way that feels manageable, never rushed or overwhelming.
I’m not sure I even know what to talk about—what if I just feel stuck?
That’s a perfectly normal starting place. You don’t need a clear agenda or a well-worded story to begin. Sometimes, naming the stuckness is the first shift. We’ll move at your pace, starting wherever you are—exploring what’s been heavy, what feels off, and what you want life to feel like instead. Often, relief starts with being heard and having space to reflect.
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What I’ve Seen in Supporting Women Through Life Transitions
I’ve walked alongside many women navigating big, uncertain life shifts—divorce, career upheaval, parenting transitions, identity changes, loss. Over time, I’ve seen how having the right support makes all the difference. Clients often arrive feeling scattered or unsure, and gradually reconnect with their strength, voice, and clarity.
This work matters deeply to me. It’s an honor to hold space for the messy middle—because I know that with care, reflection, and pacing, what feels disorienting can become transformative.
If you’re in the middle of a big shift, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, steady, and clear about what’s next.
What I’ve Seen in Supporting Women Through Life Transitions
I’ve walked alongside many women navigating big, uncertain life shifts—divorce, career upheaval, parenting transitions, identity changes, loss. Over time, I’ve seen how having the right support makes all the difference. Clients often arrive feeling scattered or unsure, and gradually reconnect with their strength, voice, and clarity.
This work matters deeply to me. It’s an honor to hold space for the messy middle—because I know that with care, reflection, and pacing, what feels disorienting can become transformative.
If you’re in the middle of a big shift, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, steady, and clear about what’s next.
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
You won’t find quick fixes or pressure here. What you will find is thoughtful conversation, grounded support, and a therapist who listens carefully and moves at your pace. I blend warmth with insight—offering both space to breathe and questions that help you see things in a new light.
Clients often tell me they feel more like themselves after our sessions. That they’ve never had someone listen this way. That they leave with more clarity, not just about their situation—but about who they are.
If you’re craving steady support that honors your experience and helps you trust your inner compass, we may be a good fit.
If You’re Ready for Steadier Ground, Let’s Talk
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Based in Leesburg, VA — offering therapy online across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
In-person sessions available in Leesburg. Walk-and-talk therapy offered locally in Northern Virginia.