Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina NC
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Life Transitions
Kelli Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when they disrupt your sense of stability, identity, or direction.
I work with individuals navigating changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, or major life decisions—particularly when those transitions bring up uncertainty, anxiety, or self-doubt.
Often, these moments highlight existing patterns like over-accommodating, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling unsure of what you truly want.
Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence in your decision-making, and move through transitions in a way that feels intentional and aligned.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC North Carolina (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 Hickory, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Wildflower Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, C-IAYT
Wildflower Therapy Group supports clients moving through life transitions, identity shifts, relationship changes, career changes, motherhood, grief, and other seasons of uncertainty. Our therapists help clients feel more grounded, supported, and connected to themselves as they navigate change and move toward growth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions
Lynette Cisneros
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC
Life transitions are varied and largely endless. We transition with jobs, academics, interpersonal relationships, age, identities. This is a normal part of life however these transitions can be stressful and challenging to navigate. It is important to have guidance & support along the way.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in assisting individuals through the stress of life transitions. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and practical techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Hickory, North Carolina average 13 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (34%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
55%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 29% | Somatic Therapy |
| 27% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |