Life Transitions therapists in Helena, AL
Browse Life Transitions therapists in Helena, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Paul T. Haefner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Big changes: a new career, an empty nest, retirement, loss, a move, a body that won't do what it used to can leave even grounded people feeling unmoored. Transitions ask us to let go of one version of ourselves before the next has arrived. I help you navigate that in-between with clarity and self-compassion, so you come out the other side steadier, and more yourself, than when you went in.
35 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Reiss Psychology Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Life transitions — whether it's a family move, parents' divorce, changing schools, a new sibling, or the shift into adolescence — can be some of the most destabilizing experiences for young people, even when the change itself is positive. Some tools that help with life transitions include psychoeducation about the transition process, emotion regulation and grounding skills, cognitive reframing, and identity and narrative work,
10 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
Life transitions can bring both opportunity and uncertainty, whether moving into college, graduate school, a new career, retirement, or other major life changes. We provide supportive, goal-oriented psychotherapy to help individuals navigate these shifts with greater clarity and confidence. Our approach focuses on managing stress, adjusting to new roles and expectations, strengthening coping skills, and clarifying personal values and direction. We work collaboratively with clients to foster resilience, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose during times of change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL (Online Only)
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Life transitions can place unexpected stress on even the strongest relationships. Changes such as marriage, parenthood, career shifts, relocation, grief, caregiving, retirement, or changes in identity and priorities can impact communication, emotional connection, and daily routines. Gottman Method couples therapy helps partners navigate these transitions together by actively guiding conversations into deeper understanding of each partner's dreams to create a shared dream and direction. Through evidence-based tools and guided conversations, couples learn how to manage stress more effectively, strengthen emotional intimacy, and adapt to change while staying connected as a team.
The most common life transition that I help couples navigate is the "empty nest." Many people find themselves lonely and resentful at this stage of life and come into therapy to find themselves, their partner, and a new dream of a life together.
25 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Amanda Ezell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC (AL & GA), LMHC (FL), NCC, BC-TMH
Even changes we choose can leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life we once knew. I support adults navigating changes in relationships, identity, career, family roles, aging, and other significant transitions. Therapy offers space to make sense of what is changing, grieve what may be ending, and determine what you want the next chapter of your life to look like.
11 Years Experience
Online in Helena, AL
Life Transitions therapists in Helena, AL Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Helena, AL average 14 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (55%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |