Life Transitions therapists in Browns Summit, NC
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Life Transitions
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
There are crisis points in everyone's life in which basic structures and relationships shift or collapse and a person faces overwhelming change. I like the notion of "Chrysalis Crisis" -- the idea such times of unwished-for change hold the promise of profound personal growth. I try to help a person find these seeds of growth, and provide a sustaining therapeutic relationship in which he or she can develop them.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Browns Summit, NC
Online in Browns Summit, NC
Life Transitions
Dr. Cierra Listermann
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSP-P
Major life transitions can bring up feelings of uncertainty, grief, fear, and questions about identity and purpose. For clients with a history of trauma, change can sometimes activate old fears, survival responses, or beliefs that make transitions feel especially overwhelming. I help clients process these changes, understand their reactions through a trauma-informed lens, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and connection to their values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Browns Summit, NC (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 Browns Summit, NC (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions—whether it’s starting college, changing careers, ending or beginning a relationship, or stepping into a new phase of life. Even positive change can feel overwhelming, bringing uncertainty, stress, or a sense of being ungrounded. Together, we focus on creating clarity, building resilience, and helping you stay connected to yourself as things shift around you. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, supporting you in moving through change with more confidence, stability, and intention.
27 Years Experience
Online in Browns Summit, NC
Life Transitions
Kenyah Mickens-Smith
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
One thing we can expect out of life is change and seasons of transition. However, that does not make it any easier to cope during the adjustment period. Life transitions such as divorce, becoming a parent, and grief/loss may leave you feeling uncertain and disconnected from yourself and important people in your life. My goal is to create a safe container for you to gain clarity and confidence as you move forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Browns Summit, NC
Life Transitions therapists in Browns Summit, NC Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Browns Summit, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 27% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |