Life Transitions therapists in Lenoir, North Carolina NC
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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 Lenoir, NC North Carolina
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 Lenoir, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals navigating life transitions by providing guidance and stability during periods of change and uncertainty. Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, relationship shift, relocation, or major life decision, our approach focuses on helping you process emotions, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. We work on strengthening coping skills, building resilience, and creating a clear path aligned with your values and goals. Through personalized support, clients are empowered to adapt, grow, and navigate change with greater ease and intention.
8 Years Experience
Online in Lenoir, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
Major life changes — career shifts, relationship changes, loss, relocation, or entering a new chapter — can leave us feeling unmoored. Therapy offers a space to process, find clarity, and move forward with greater confidence and emotional steadiness.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lenoir, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
We help clients navigate major changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, parenting, aging, relocation, or identity changes. Therapy offers support, clarity, and grounding during uncertain seasons.
35 Years Experience
Online in Lenoir, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions therapists in Lenoir, North Carolina Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Lenoir, North Carolina average 14 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Somatic Therapy |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |