Life Transitions therapists in Wheeling, Illinois IL
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Life Transitions
Margaret Shouse
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Life can be so unpredictable, and it is difficult to navigate these changes alone. I am here on this journey with you to figure out the struggles you are facing and how to best make this time as manageable and as smooth as we can. That does not mean there wont be bumps in the road- thats life. However, I am here to help bring you back up and to work collaboratively on how you want your life to be.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Life transitions—whether expected or unexpected—can bring uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Even positive changes can feel destabilizing. I help you navigate these shifts with more clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of grounding as you adjust to what’s next.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Michael Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
One of Michael's specialties is helping people navigate the often "neither here nor there" psychological and emotional space in which important transitions take place. This can be a concrete transition, such as going to college/seeing children off to college, changing jobs, moving, formalizing a relationship's beginning or end, or having children. It can also be a less well defined but no less powerful transition, such as moving into your mid 30's, reaching mid-life, approaching retirement or just realizing that something different is desired. Michael approaches these transitional moments with the client, turning to the therapy relationship to identify how a transition can lead to growth and even to transformation.
35 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Aaliyah Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Life transitions can bring uncertainty, stress, and a mix of emotions—even when the change is expected or positive. I support clients as they navigate major shifts such as career changes, relationship changes, identity development, and new stages of adulthood. In our work together, we focus on processing what is shifting, making sense of emotional responses, and identifying what stability and direction look like for you moving forward. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and confident as you adjust to change, while building clarity, resilience, and self-trust along the way.
2 Years Experience
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Mariko Roberts
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCPC
Life transitions — whether in relationships, career, parenthood, or identity — can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional overwhelm even when the change is one you've chosen. I provide a grounded, supportive space to process what you're experiencing, develop effective coping strategies, and build the clarity needed to navigate change with greater confidence and ease.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We support individuals navigating major life transitions such as career changes, parenthood, relationship shifts, relocation, and other periods of uncertainty or growth. Our integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, family systems work, as well as mind–body interventions such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, yoga, and animal-assisted therapy. Together, these approaches help clients process change, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Change—even when it is chosen or positive—can completely disrupt our sense of stability, leaving us feeling untethered, anxious, or unsure of who we are anymore. Anne provides a warm, open, and collaborative space to help you safely ground yourself during periods of significant life transition. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with individuals to navigate the shifting landscapes of identity, routine, and expectation, helping them move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Anne’s integrative approach is uniquely designed for seasons of change. By combining traditional talk therapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she helps clients process complex emotions that are often hard to articulate. Whether you are navigating the profound shift into parenthood (maternal, paternal, or parental mental health), weathering a new medical diagnosis, processing deep grief and bereavement, or restructuring your life after professional burnout or a career pivot, Anne will help you build practical coping strategies to bridge the gap between where you’ve been and where you are going.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Susan Killelea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Sex Therapist
Life transitions include beginning and ending relationships, gaining or losing family or household members, coming out or affirming gender, and relocating
There are many types of life transitions and even those viewed as positive may come with stress and difficulty. My approach assists clients to clarify their personal values and life goals, learn to make life-enhancing behavioral changes, and develop new and more flexible ways of thinking about and responding to challenges.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Every major transition — a move, a loss, a new beginning, the end of something that defined you — strips away the structure you had been living inside without noticing. What remains can feel like nothing. That blankness is not emptiness. It is the space before the next thing, and it requires a particular kind of patience. Therapy during transition is not about figuring out the next step. It is about tolerating the interval long enough to discover what actually wants to emerge, rather than grabbing for the first thing that will make the uncertainty stop.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
Psychoanalytic therapy and it's goal of self understanding can be particularly helpful when you're navigating a major life transition. I work with people at transitions at various ages, but I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they navigate the world in a new way.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wheeling, IL
Online in Wheeling, IL Illinois
Life Transitions therapists in Wheeling, Illinois Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Wheeling, Illinois average 13 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 27% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Men |
| 23% | Black / African American |
| 21% | Christian |