Life Transitions therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina NC
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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 Jacksonville, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Life transitions can be disorienting—even when they’re expected or chosen. Starting something new, ending something significant, or stepping into a different phase of life can bring up uncertainty, grief, pressure, and a lot of second-guessing. Whether it’s leaving home and trying to find your footing in a new environment, graduating and realizing there’s no clear roadmap, shifting careers, becoming a parent, starting or ending a relationship, or redefining your identity, these moments often come with both possibility and loss. Cultural expectations about timing, success, and “what should come next” can make it even harder to trust your own pace or direction.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t rush you through transitions or try to force clarity before you’re ready. We work with you to make sense of where you are, what you’re leaving behind, and what you’re moving toward. Together, we help you navigate the uncertainty, build steadiness in the in-between, and make decisions that actually align with your values—not just external expectations. We also center the question of belonging—helping you explore where you feel it, where you’ve been disconnected from it, and how to move toward a life that feels more aligned and connected. We name the cultural and systemic pressures shaping your experience, so you’re not carrying that alone. This is about helping you move through change with more intention, clarity, and trust in yourself—even when things feel uncertain.
9 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Major life changes can bring uncertainty, stress, and mixed emotions. Whether you are adjusting to a new relationship, career, move, parenthood, or another transition, we provide support to help you navigate change and move forward with confidence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Joseph Murray
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Change is inherently stressful. I have significant experience working with people on developing a healthier relationship with stress and tools to help right-size their emotional response. See website for more information and I would be happy to discuss during a free consultation.
14 Years Experience
Online in Jacksonville, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Jacksonville, North Carolina average 14 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |