there is space in the in-between
Life Transitions therapy for Women and Parents in Walnut Creek & California.
When Life Changes, Old Wounds Often Resurface
Are you navigating a life transition that’s bringing up more than you expected—old memories, overwhelming emotions, or patterns you thought you’d outgrown?
Trauma has a way of reactivating during change. Even positive transitions can stir up fear, doubt, or a sense of losing control. And painful or unexpected transitions can leave your nervous system feeling constantly “on,” making it hard to stay grounded or move forward.
Maybe you’re experiencing a sudden shift—a divorce, a loss, a diagnosis, or a break in a relationship.Or perhaps you’re in the middle of slow, accumulating stressors: your kids needing you differently, your body changing through perimenopause or postpartum, your parents declining, or the growing pressure of being the one who “holds it all.”
And inside, there may be parts of you that feel scared, overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to cope.
These transitions can reactivate trauma responses—fight, flight, fawn, shut down—making everyday life feel heavier than it should.
You’re not failing.
Your nervous system is simply trying to keep up with more than it was meant to hold alone.
Trauma informed Life Transitions Therapy can help
You can feel more grounded and connected, even while your world is changing.
You can learn to respond rather than react, and feel steadier inside your body. You can move through this chapter without feeling stuck in old patterns, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’ll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to life transitions comes from a place of grounded care: a belief that transitions don’t have to break you. They can be moments of deep, embodied healing.
My approach blends EMDR, which supports your mind and body in releasing old triggers or beliefs being stirred up by this transition, with IFS, which helps you gently meet the parts of you that feel scared, overwhelmed, or pushed into over-functioning. Together, these modalities create a pathway toward clarity, calm, and connection within yourself. We move at a pace that feels slow, safe, and attuned, honoring what your nervous system is ready for—never faster.
Therapy with me helps you:
Regulate your nervous system so you feel safer, calmer, and less overwhelmed
Understand why this transition is activating old wounds
Identify protective parts that are overworking (people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, emotional shutting down)
Release the trauma responses that keep you stuck or reactive
Build internal capacity for stress, emotion, and uncertainty
Strengthen boundaries and self-trust
Move through identity shifts with clarity and compassion
Feel more connected to yourself—even in the in-between.
This Season Doesn’t Have to Define You.
Feeling overwhelmed, activated, or emotionally flooded during change doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re human—and your system is asking for support.
You deserve to move through this transition with more steadiness and self-trust.
I can help you get there.
Frequently asked questions about Life Transitionstherapy
FAQs
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Sessions are grounding and collaborative. We focus on nervous system regulation, EMDR resourcing, IFS parts work, gentle somatic awareness, and practical tools you can use in daily life. You’ll never be pushed to “go deeper” before you’re ready. Instead, we create safety first—because healing only happens in a regulated, supported system.
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Length varies depending on your goals and what you’re navigating. Some clients come in for short-term support during a specific transition, while others stay longer to work through trauma patterns that show up whenever life shifts. We’ll check in regularly and move at a pace that feels supportive.
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Perimenopause and hormonal shifts that amplify past trauma or dysregulation
Parenting neurodivergent or big-feeling kids, triggering your own childhood wounds
Postpartum identity changes, overwhelm, or emotional reactivity
Later-in-life gender or queer identity transitions (questioning your identity, understanding what feels true, and navigating next steps with support)
Divorce, separation, or relationship ruptures
Grief, unexpected loss, or caring for someone who is ill
Career transitions, burnout, or workplace trauma resurfacing
Caring for aging parents, especially if the relationship has been complicated
Major life changes—moves, new roles, identity shifts—that destabilize old coping patterns
Chronic illness, medical trauma, or new diagnoses
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We begin with a free consultation. You can share what’s happening, what you’re hoping to shift, and what support would feel good. I’ll answer your questions, explain the process, and help you decide whether this approach feels right for you.