Life Transitions therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
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Life Transitions
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Life is full of transitions. Whether we are graduating from college, becoming a parent for the first time, getting married, entering midlife, we can count on transitions and that our identity will shift as our life does. Therapy can provide tremendous support as we move through a transition.
23 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, 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 Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Dr. Matt Bennett
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Worked for three years in university counseling centers at University of IL at Chicago and University of Pennsylvania where this issue a common issue. Received supervision specific to addressing this issue.
24 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions
Resilient Tree Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MA., LCMHCA, NCC
I support individuals navigating life transitions, whether expected or unexpected, with compassion and clarity. From pregnancy and parenthood to relationship changes, career shifts, or evolving identities, these seasons can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Together, we create space to process what’s changing, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and alignment. My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and empowered as you adjust to what’s next.
5 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, 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 Shelby, NC North Carolina
Life Transitions therapists in Shelby, North Carolina Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Shelby, North Carolina average 15 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Black / African American |