Life Transitions therapists in Columbia, MO
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Life Transitions
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Major life changes often bring uncertainty, even when they're positive. Whether you're navigating a career change, identity shift, relationship change, becoming a parent, retirement, or another transition, therapy offers space to slow down and make sense of what you're experiencing. Together, we'll explore both the practical and emotional challenges that come with change while developing the flexibility to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Life Transitions
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Major life changes—even positive ones—can bring uncertainty, stress, and questions about identity or direction. Whether you're navigating career changes, relationships, parenthood, graduate school, or another transition, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Life Transitions
Jarrece Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Life transitions can feel overwhelming and frightening, but you don't have to navigate these shifts alone. Whether you are moving to a new city, starting a new career, navigating a breakup, or facing the complexities of aging, these periods of change often leave us feeling unmoored and anxious. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where we can unpack the uncertainty of your current situation, identify the strengths you already possess, and build the resilience needed to move forward with confidence. Together, we will turn these moments of transition into opportunities for personal growth and lasting change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients navigate major life and career transitions, including changes in work, relationships, family roles, identity, leadership responsibilities, and personal goals. Even positive transitions can bring stress, uncertainty, self-doubt, and pressure to make the right choice. In therapy, we work on clarifying what matters, managing anxiety, strengthening confidence, and building a realistic path forward. My goal is to help clients move through change with more clarity, stability, and trust in themselves.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Life Transitions
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Life transitions can place unexpected stress on even the strongest relationships. Changes such as marriage, parenthood, career shifts, relocation, grief, caregiving, retirement, or changes in identity and priorities can impact communication, emotional connection, and daily routines. Gottman Method couples therapy helps partners navigate these transitions together by actively guiding conversations into deeper understanding of each partner's dreams to create a shared dream and direction. Through evidence-based tools and guided conversations, couples learn how to manage stress more effectively, strengthen emotional intimacy, and adapt to change while staying connected as a team.
The most common life transition that I help couples navigate is the "empty nest." Many people find themselves lonely and resentful at this stage of life and come into therapy to find themselves, their partner, and a new dream of a life together.
25 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, the flagship state university, as well as several other colleges, giving it a pronounced college-town character and a mental health landscape significantly shaped by the needs of a large and diverse student population navigating academic pressure, identity, and the transition to adulthood. The MU School of Health Professions and Missouri Psychiatric Center contribute to the city's mental health professional resources, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves both the university community and permanent residents. The city has a generally progressive and intellectually engaged culture with a positive attitude toward therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care is more accessible here than in many other parts of Missouri. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the particular experiences of a university community navigating complex social terrain in a politically divided state.
Life Transitions therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Columbia, MO average 13 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |