Online Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina NC
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Life Transitions
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Life Transitions: Navigating the "Space Between"
Finding Your Grounding When the Map Changes
Life is a series of arrivals and departures. Whether you are navigating a chosen change—like a new career or marriage—or an uninvited upheaval—like a health diagnosis or the "empty nest"—the transition itself can trigger a profound sense of overwhelm, loss of identity, and systemic burnout. In my practice, I help you navigate the "liminal space" between what was and what will be, ensuring you don't just "get through it," but grow through it.
The Anatomy of Change
Major shifts often disrupt our internal and external systems. We work together to address the "growing pains" of life’s major chapters:
The Identity Crisis: Answering the question, "Who am I now?" when your role as a parent, spouse, professional, or "healer" changes.
The "What-Now" Anxiety: Managing the fear and rejection sensitivity that often accompany career pivots, moves, or retirement.
Spiritual & Existential Shifts: Using my Master of Divinity to hold space for the "spiritual deconstruction" or re-evaluating of life’s meaning that often occurs during mid-life or major loss.
A Systems-Rooted Clinical Approach
With over 20 years of experience, I use an integrated framework to help you stabilize your system:
Attachment & Safety: We explore how your past experiences with change influence your current "threat response." We work to build an internal sense of safety that doesn't depend on external circumstances.
Grief & Honor: Every new beginning requires an ending. We use IFS-informed work to honor the "part" of you that is grieving the past, allowing you to move forward without the weight of unprocessed loss.
Practical Resilience: We look at your "system"—your nutrition, your movement, and your social support—to ensure your body is supported as much as your mind during the stress of transition.
For the Leaders & Healers in Flux
I have a specialized focus on therapists and pastors navigating significant life pivots. When you are the one everyone looks to for stability, having your own "system" in flux can feel uniquely isolating. I provide a confidential, courageous space where you can lay down the weight of leadership and find your own path forward.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Kelli Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when they disrupt your sense of stability, identity, or direction.
I work with individuals navigating changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, or major life decisions—particularly when those transitions bring up uncertainty, anxiety, or self-doubt.
Often, these moments highlight existing patterns like over-accommodating, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you truly want.
Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence in your decision-making, and move through transitions in a way that feels intentional and aligned.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in assisting individuals through the stress of life transitions. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and practical techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Wildflower Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, C-IAYT
Wildflower Therapy Group supports clients moving through life transitions, identity shifts, relationship changes, career changes, motherhood, grief, and other seasons of uncertainty. Our therapists help clients feel more grounded, supported, and connected to themselves as they navigate change and move toward growth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Lynette Cisneros
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC
Life transitions are varied and largely endless. We transition with jobs, academics, interpersonal relationships, age, identities. This is a normal part of life however these transitions can be stressful and challenging to navigate. It is important to have guidance & support along the way.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Life transitions can shake your routines, relationships, and sense of direction, even when the change is positive. We can focus on coping and practical adjustment while also making room for the deeper questions that often come up during change. I help people clarify what matters now, make decisions with more confidence, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and meaningful.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Tal Brafford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-A
Life is a constant becoming. Transitions are inevitable and challenging for many, including myself. As a neurodivergent person, transitions are often the hardest part of doing "the thing." I provide neuro-affirming interventions to help clients navigate their ever-changing worlds, both on the micro and macro scales. Sometimes this means addressing executive functioning or building in supports, and other times, a fresh perspective helps provide clarity. In any scenario, I cherish the privilege of being trusted to go with you.
0 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Hutch Wheless
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA
I help individuals navigate life transitions by providing structure, clarity, and support during times of change. Whether you're facing a career shift, relationship change, relocation, or another major adjustment, these periods can bring uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Together, we work to process what’s changing, identify what remains important to you, and develop a clear path forward. My approach focuses on helping you stay grounded, make intentional decisions, and move through transitions with greater confidence and direction.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
Change is so exciting, but also scary and stressful! If you're going through a big transition, we can work together to help you achieve your goals and feel confident in the values that are leading your choices.
17 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Jourdan Brickey Self-Reclamation After Survival
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Major life changes, even positive ones, can bring uncertainty, grief, and questions about identity. Whether you're navigating a new role, relationship, career change, or chapter of life, therapy can help you move through transitions with greater clarity and confidence.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Major life changes often ask us to let go of who we thought we had to be so we can discover who we are becoming. Whether you're navigating divorce, career changes, relationship shifts, parenting transitions, grief, or another significant life event, change can bring uncertainty, loss, and questions about your identity.
Together, we'll create a supportive space to process what you're experiencing, understand the patterns that may no longer serve you, and build the confidence to move forward with intention. My goal is to help you navigate change with greater resilience, self-trust, and emotional well-being so that this next chapter feels more aligned with the life you want to create.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
We help clients navigate major changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, parenting, aging, relocation, or identity changes. Therapy offers support, clarity, and grounding during uncertain seasons.
35 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Kenyah Mickens-Smith
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
One thing we can expect out of life is change and seasons of transition. However, that does not make it any easier to cope during the adjustment period. Life transitions such as divorce, becoming a parent, and grief/loss may leave you feeling uncertain and disconnected from yourself and important people in your life. My goal is to create a safe container for you to gain clarity and confidence as you move forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
Life is a series of changes, so good, some bad. Resiliency and flexibility are critical tools to help us navigate through. Change your perspective to see all the options before you. I help people persevere through "adulting", getting the first professional job, relationships, marriage, divorce, grief and loss and any other life transition. Your role in the family, at work, relationships and life also may need to change to achieve the balance and support you deserve. "We train people how to treat us." Sometimes we need to also train ourselves to become what we should be.
19 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
JAMES COLVIN
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, M.DIV.
The issues for persons going through a transition include letting go of what they may be leaving and finding ways to be hopeful and curious about the next phase of life--whether new job, new baby, new age, new relationship or new community. As the adage goes, any change or crisis offers both danger and opportunity. It ios good to pay attention to both of these realities and to learn how to mazimize the new opportun ity while seeing and minimizing the potential drwbacks.
37 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Transitions can challenge your sense of stability, even when they’re leading you toward something new. In our work, we focus on helping you adapt, process, and find your footing again. I will support you in feeling more grounded, hopeful, and trusting in yourself as you move into this next chapter.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals navigating life transitions by providing guidance and stability during periods of change and uncertainty. Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, relationship shift, relocation, or major life decision, our approach focuses on helping you process emotions, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. We work on strengthening coping skills, building resilience, and creating a clear path aligned with your values and goals. Through personalized support, clients are empowered to adapt, grow, and navigate change with greater ease and intention.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Joseph Murray
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Change is inherently stressful. I have significant experience working with people on developing a healthier relationship with stress and tools to help right-size their emotional response. See website for more information and I would be happy to discuss during a free consultation.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Open Hearted Holistic Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Transitions are hard! Period. And life is just filled with transitions. I try to honor all of these with compassion and curiosity. Whether it’s the transition from walking from the outside world into my office or it’s a transition like losing a job, starting college, divorce, or any other change that requires us to adapt, I want to honor that.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions—whether it’s starting college, changing careers, ending or beginning a relationship, or stepping into a new phase of life. Even positive change can feel overwhelming, bringing uncertainty, stress, or a sense of being ungrounded. Together, we focus on creating clarity, building resilience, and helping you stay connected to yourself as things shift around you. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, supporting you in moving through change with more confidence, stability, and intention.
27 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina average 13 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Life Transitions (100%), Anxiety or Fears (82%), and Depression (75%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Life Transitions |
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 72% | Stress |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Women's Issues |