Life Transitions therapists in South Portland, ME
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Life Transitions
Evolve Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C, LPC
Whether navigating career changes, relationship shifts, or major life milestones, we help clients adapt to transitions with clarity and confidence. Therapy focuses on processing change, managing uncertainty, and fostering personal growth.
7 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Life Transitions
Karen Nadel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Has your life been touched by a major event such as a death, divorce or layoffs at work? Are you having a hard time moving through and past the emotional turmoil? Do you feel completely stuck and like you need guidance getting back on track?
There’s no denying that life often presents us with our fair share of challenges, usually in the form of sudden change. These life transitions, even the positive ones, can throw us into a tailspin and leave us feeling stressed, confused and vulnerable. But with the right tools and mindset, you have the power to not only overcome any adversity but also transform into a more authentic and confident version of yourself.
Change Can be Beneficial
Change, even difficult change that is neither wanted or expected, can influence personal growth. Change gives us the opportunity to see what we’re made of; to become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what life throws at us next. With each new challenge, we develop new personal skills and obtain a greater awareness of ourselves, our family and our communities.
Common Life Transitions
Some of the most common life transitions we help clients navigate are:
Moving away to college
Adjusting to university life or your first professional job
Getting married
Having a new baby
Parenting
Empty nesting syndrome
Breakup, separation or divorce
Retirement
Job loss or major change in career
Relocation
Financial gain/loss
Serious illness or disability
Issues pertaining to aging
Death of a loved one
Questioning the meaning of life
Questioning your faith/spirituality
Sometimes we can handle change and adversity by ourselves and sometimes we need a little help. Dr. Nadel creates an environment where you can speak candidly and receive care, compassion and guidance.
19 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Life Transitions
Dr. Kelly Scherger
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Life transitions, whether expected or unexpected, can bring opportunities for growth alongside uncertainty, stress, grief, or a shifting sense of identity. Changes in relationships, health, career, family roles, or other important areas of life can leave you feeling stressed and wondering how to find your footing. I offer a supportive space to process these changes, gain perspective, and explore what matters most to you. Together, we work toward developing clarity, resilience, and a meaningful path forward that aligns with your personal values and evolving needs.
5 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
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
Online in South Portland, ME
Life Transitions
Sarah Green
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Big changes like a move, a breakup, a new career, becoming a parent, retirement, or coming out can bring up anxiety, grief, and depression, even when the change is a good one. I help clients slow down, make sense of what's shifting, and process the losses that come with growth. We'll build coping skills for the hard days and get clear on what you want the next season of your life to look like.
6 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Life Transitions therapists in South Portland, ME Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in South Portland, ME average 14 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 23% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |