Life Transitions therapists in Pleasanton, CA
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Life Transitions
Elena Duong
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Life transitions, even the ones we choose, can be unexpectedly difficult. It’s important to remember struggling during these moments isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a natural response to change. Be patient with yourself, allow space for emotions, and resist the urge to rush the process. Growth doesn’t happen all at once, and neither does adjustment. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer someone else navigating a big shift.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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 Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
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 Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
Life Transitions
Advent Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT (R.N.-retired)
Even welcome change can unsettle our foundations. Career shifts, relationship changes, an empty nest, retirement, relocation — whatever transition you find yourself in, we will seek God's guidance together, attend to what you are leaving behind, and move forward with clarity and confidence in His purpose for you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
J. Rosalyn Diehl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
Life transitions can bring uncertainty, stress, and shifts in how you see yourself and your relationships. Whether you're navigating changes in a relationship, career, or family dynamic, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. I help women process these changes, gain clarity, and move forward with greater confidence, emotional well-being, and a stronger sense of self.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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 Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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 Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
Life Transitions
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
Life impacts our sexuality--and it's not often talked about! Aging, perimenopause/menopause, the birth of a child, the end of a relationship, acquisition of illness or injury, gender transition, sobriety -- all these changes, and many more, impact how our bodies respond, what we want, and how we relate to our sexual identities and expression. I also believe we can connect with our sexuality in these times of transition as a source of strength, resilience and wisdom to guide us through change. Somatic sex education provides the opportunity to re-learn and re-create our sexuality--to learn about, work with and celebrate the body and eros we have NOW! Ready to take the first step? Contact me today for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
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 Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Pleasanton, CA Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Pleasanton, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $202 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
$202
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
50%
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
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Asian |