Life Transitions therapists in El Cerrito, CA
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Life Transitions
Rebecca Rothberg
Psychologist, Psy.D., M.A., R.Y.T.
You may feel stuck, drained, or overwhelmed. Perhaps you have a sense that life could feel different, better, or somehow more enlivened than it currently does. I strive to create a safe container to help you access the parts of you that are innately whole, connected, and oriented toward the North Star in your night sky. I believe that under the right conditions, with the right tools, and through the right relationships, each of us is capable of the healing, growing, and thriving that we seek. Through empathic attunement and active collaboration, I hope to help you learn to experience, explore, and nurture your most authentic self.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Lana Theimer
Therapist, MA, MFT
I work with clients who are negotiating life transitions to move to the next step in life with clarity and confidence.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Life transitions often hold both possibility and uncertainty, growth and grief, excitement and disorientation. Whether navigating career changes, relationship shifts, parenthood, neurodivergent discovery, disability, chronic illness, identity exploration, aging, relocation, caregiving, spiritual shifts, educational transitions, retirement, or major life decisions, periods of change can invite us to reconsider who we are, what matters, and how we want to move through the world.
Transitions are not only practical experiences. They are often nervous system experiences, identity experiences, relational experiences, and sometimes deeply emotional or existential ones. Even changes that are welcomed or chosen can bring loss, complexity, ambiguity, and unexpected challenges alongside hope, relief, and possibility.
This work creates space to make sense of change at a pace that honors your capacity, pace, and lived experience. Exploration may include emerging identities, shifting roles, changing relationships, questions of belonging, evolving values, grief for what is ending, and uncertainty about what comes next. Particular attention is given to the ways culture, family expectations, neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, spirituality, and other intersecting identities shape how transitions are experienced and navigated.
My approach integrates mindfulness, somatic therapy, EMDR, parts work, neuropsychotherapy, expressive arts, and liberation-oriented healing to support greater self-understanding, nervous system regulation, flexibility, and self-trust during times of change. Rather than rushing toward answers or certainty, therapy offers space to listen for what is emerging, honor what is being left behind, and remain connected to yourself as new possibilities unfold. Often, the work is less about finding the "right" path and more about cultivating the clarity, courage, and self-trust to walk it in a way that feels aligned with your values, needs, and authentic self.
10 Years Experience
Online in El Cerrito, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people with developmental trauma navigate life transitions by creating a grounded, compassionate space to understand why these moments can feel so overwhelming. Together, we explore the old survival strategies that get activated during change and gently build new ways of relating to yourself that feel safer and more aligned. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—supporting you as you move through transition with more clarity, self‑trust, and emotional resilience.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
What are life transitions? Well, some examples can include:
- Beginning or ending a relationship
such as divorce, a separation or breakup
- A shift in your career such as a salary change, job promotion, job loss or more responsibilities in your job role
- Becoming a new parent or having additional children
- Becoming a caregiver
- Moving to a new city, state, country, place
or to a new culture
- Navigating illness or healing
from illness
- Changes in identity
- Entering a new stage of adulthood, such as “Midlife crisis”, “Quarter Midlife crisis”, Perimenopause or Menopause or becoming an “Empty nester”
Life transitions can reshape how you see yourself and the world around you. Even when the change is expected, it can still feel overwhelming, confusing or brand new. In our work together, I can help you to process the layers of feelings that may come up with the changes, the parts of you that have complex feelings around these transitions, and what feels helpful as you move forward.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Transitions can shake up our sense of identity and direction, even when the change is something we've chosen. Whether you're navigating changes in relationships, career, family, aging, or another chapter of life, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and discover what you want this next phase to become. Many of the clients work with come into therapy because of life transitions. While they can challenging they can also often help us to grow in many ways.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Lisa McNelley Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #156096
There are the transitions in life that we celebrate and look forward to, and the others that feel like someone pulled the rug out from under our feet. The latter can sap the energy out of us and make what once felt solid suddenly unpredictable. Often, it's losses; death, divorce, job-loss, as well as the anticipated transitions such as children moving out or retirement that make us unexpectedly feel untethered. I can offer a safe space to work through the complexities of challenging transitions and find coping strategies and tools to help you navigate life while you find your way.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cerrito, CA
Online in El Cerrito, CA
Life Transitions
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I help clients navigate major life transitions such as moves, career changes, parenthood, or loss, making sense of mixed emotions and building skills to adjust and grow through change.
0 Years Experience
Online in El Cerrito, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Sarah Jane Thomas
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Growth rarely happens on a perfect schedule, especially when you are dealing with career changes, family expectations, or losing people and places that used to make sense of your world. Maybe you are stepping into a new role as a caregiver, letting go of friendships that no longer fit, or trying to find your footing after a big move or loss. These moments can leave you feeling untethered or unsure of who you are supposed to be right now. We will sit with those messy feelings together, honoring the parts of your life that are ending while gently helping you build a way forward that actually fits your values. You do not have to figure it all out on your own before you start this work.
11 Years Experience
Online in El Cerrito, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Whether you are starting a new career or entering retirement, major Life Transitions often trigger a loss of "place" and internal friction. With 35 years of experience, I help you manage the anxiety of the unknown and the identity shifts that accompany change. We work together to uncover the root of your hesitation and foster the resilience needed to step into your next chapter with confidence and clarity. I provide a safe, expert Telehealth environment to ensure your transition leads to an authentic and manageable future. Schedule your first appointment to begin.
36 Years Experience
Online in El Cerrito, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in El Cerrito, CA Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in El Cerrito, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Asian |