Life Transitions therapists in Fort Myers Shores, FL
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Life Transitions
Justine Astacio | Lotus Theory LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Change can bring uncertainty even when it is expected or wanted. We support clients navigating shifts in relationships, family, identity, career, and other stages of life. Therapy offers space to process what is changing, understand what you need, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Life Transitions
Jennifer Elve
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, CEAP, GMHS
Major life shifts—career changes, retirement, divorce, loss, or relocation—can destabilize your sense of identity and routine. I guide clients through periods of adjustment by helping them process uncertainty, build adaptive coping tools, and rebuild confidence as they navigate new chapters.
8 Years Experience
Online in Fort Myers Shores, FL (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Carlos "Charlie" Garcia
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCC, MSc, MBA, CCTP
Sometimes life transitions are unexpected, or even when they’re something you chose, they can still feel heavy, uncertain, confusing, pressuring, or come with a sense of loss.
If you’re going through a shift in your life, relationships, identity, or direction, we can make sense of it together. With me, you’ll find a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out, but where you’ll be supported as we navigate this new reality. We focus on where you are, what’s changing, and how to move forward in a way that actually feels right for you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Fort Myers Shores, FL (Online Only)
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 Fort Myers Shores, FL (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Yourdeline Sertyl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Major life changes; career shifts, relocations, relationship changes, or identity growth, can bring uncertainty and anxiety. I help clients navigate transitions with clarity and emotional grounding. Therapy becomes a space to process what you’re leaving behind while intentionally building what comes next.
7 Years Experience
Online in Fort Myers Shores, FL (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Fort Myers Shores, FL Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Fort Myers Shores, FL average 14 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |