Life Transitions therapists in Cowichan Bay, BC
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Life Transitions
Lincoln Stoller
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, CHt, CCPCP
whether you're aware of it or not, life is an ongoing transition. "If you're not busy being born you're busy dying," as Bob Dylan wrote. Don't wait until the end of your life, or the edge of the plateau, to consider what you'll do next. If you have a sense of value and purpose, then whatever you're doing is advancing you toward potentially unachievable goals, which is as it should be. Never be comfortable doing nothing, and don't be comfortable with small things. Growing up means becoming yourself, and retirement is just another word for being free to fearlessly work on what's most import.
What we call life transitions are just the changes you recognize; see these as opportunities to reassert yourself. Don't expect all opportunities to polished and ready to roll; don't expect their benefits to be obvious. Just as discovering a raw diamond is only the beginning, consider all the paths ahead.
Death and dissolution are life transitions of the most difficult sort but, dark as they are, they can also offer great opportunity. The opportunity of loss is the opportunity to recognize value, connection, and purpose. It is inevitable that our connection to things and people weaken our drive to achieve and to connect with others. The loss of a person or an opportunity can be crippling, but you must recognize that there are many people in even worse circumstances, and we all suffer when we ignore the plight of others and take what we have for granted.
If you focus on becoming greater and being of service to others in some way, even if it's just to knock some sense into them, then you will connect with our shared, larger purpose. All life transitions should be growing transitions.
You are incompressible, like water. Let what squeezes you extend you higher. If you can't do what you did before, then do something new, extending what you've learned. Do not worry about creating products, be an inspiration. Whatever you do, let it become part of your character and make you stronger.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cowichan Bay, BC
Online in Cowichan Bay, BC
Life Transitions
Michelle Iulianella Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, BEd, MBA, MA, RCC
Throughout the course of our lives, we can experience significant stressors unique to where we are on our journey. Adult lifespan stressors can include relationship difficulties, separation or divorce, parenthood, relocation, financial and career-related stress, retirement, health issues, caring for aging parents and supporting struggling adult children. Lifespan stressors related to aging can include physical or cognitive decline, social isolation and the loss of independence. And of course, experiencing the death of someone we love can occur at any point throughout our lives. Everyone experiences different lifespan stressors, although some people may be more vulnerable to certain types of stressors than others. The impact that these stressors may have on one’s emotional well-being varies widely depending upon one’s arsenal of healthy coping strategies and support. This is why Michelle loves working with her clients to develop the cognitive and emotional resilience necessary to navigate these major lifespan stressors with grace and fortitude.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cowichan Bay, BC
Online in Cowichan Bay, BC
Life Transitions
Seasons Family centre
Psychologist, RCC, RPsych
Our providers' practice is rooted in a strengths-based and person-centred approach with a strong emphasis on attachment theory, meaning that we believe it is essential to establish safe and authentic therapeutic relationships. We understand the complexities of families and how essential it is to work with parents and caregivers as collaborators throughout the counselling process. We currently draw on strategies from a neurodevelopmental perspective, play and art therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others, in order to tailor my approach to the specific needs of each child, teen, or family.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cowichan Bay, BC
Online in Cowichan Bay, BC
Life Transitions
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Whether you are navigating divorce, heartbreak, career uncertainty, parenting challenges, a spiritual awakening, identity shifts, dark nights of the soul, or a season of deep personal transformation, support can help you move through change with more steadiness. I work somatically, trauma-informed, and with attention to the nervous system and energy field, honoring what your body and heart are holding so we can gently address healing from the root. My focus is compassionate, root-cause healing that helps you reconnect with inner safety, clarity, and trust as you move forward. If you are feeling caught in the in-between, sensing that something needs to change, or moving through fear and uncertainty in the unknown, I would love to support you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Cowichan Bay, BC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Lexi Gayne Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Navigating a major life shift, whether it is a career change, the end of a relationship, or entering a new phase of life, can leave you feeling completely unmoored. Even positive transitions often bring a surprising amount of grief and uncertainty. When the ground shifts beneath you, it is entirely normal to question who you are and what comes next. I offer a steady, grounding presence to help you navigate this messy "in-between" phase. Together, we will gently honor what you are leaving behind while actively building the clarity and resilience you need to step confidently into your next chapter. You do not have to have it all figured out right now, and you certainly do not have to go through it alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cowichan Bay, BC
Life Transitions therapists in Cowichan Bay, BC Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Cowichan Bay, BC average 8 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (53%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (49%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 25% | Asian |