Life Transitions therapists in Bristol, Rhode Island RI
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Shaelyn Cataldo
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-A, PMH-C
Even desired life changes can bring uncertainty, overwhelm, and questions about who we are becoming. Therapy can help you navigate transitions with greater clarity, self-trust, and resilience.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bristol, RI
Online in Bristol, RI Rhode Island
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
Life transitions can bring both opportunity and uncertainty, whether moving into college, graduate school, a new career, retirement, or other major life changes. We provide supportive, goal-oriented psychotherapy to help individuals navigate these shifts with greater clarity and confidence. Our approach focuses on managing stress, adjusting to new roles and expectations, strengthening coping skills, and clarifying personal values and direction. We work collaboratively with clients to foster resilience, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose during times of change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bristol, RI Rhode Island (Online Only)
Dr. Meghan Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Major life transitions—career shifts, leadership changes, motherhood, relationship changes, relocation, or identity shifts—can stir up uncertainty, anxiety, and self-doubt, even when the change is positive. These moments often challenge how you see yourself and what you thought your life would look like. In therapy, I integrate CBT and values-based work to help you process the emotional impact of change, clarify what matters most in this season, and move forward with intention. Whether you’re stepping into a new role or reevaluating long-held expectations, our work will focus on helping you navigate change with greater clarity, resilience, and alignment.
14 Years Experience
Online in Bristol, RI Rhode Island (Online Only)
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Life transitions can place unexpected stress on even the strongest relationships. Changes such as marriage, parenthood, career shifts, relocation, grief, caregiving, retirement, or changes in identity and priorities can impact communication, emotional connection, and daily routines. Gottman Method couples therapy helps partners navigate these transitions together by actively guiding conversations into deeper understanding of each partner's dreams to create a shared dream and direction. Through evidence-based tools and guided conversations, couples learn how to manage stress more effectively, strengthen emotional intimacy, and adapt to change while staying connected as a team.
The most common life transition that I help couples navigate is the "empty nest." Many people find themselves lonely and resentful at this stage of life and come into therapy to find themselves, their partner, and a new dream of a life together.
25 Years Experience
Online in Bristol, RI Rhode Island
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
Life transitions can be a catalyst for new growth or can leave us stuck in paralysis while we grieve all we are leaving behind. The end of a marriage, losing ground in your career, moving from a familiar hometown can all leave us feeling untethered and unable to find our way. Even the most accomplished and confident person can find themselves at a loss when all the recognizable signposts have been moved. During our time together, we can identify both the sorrow in moving forward and the new opportunities that may present themselves in disguise!
5 Years Experience
Online in Bristol, RI Rhode Island (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Bristol, Rhode Island Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Bristol, Rhode Island average 14 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (31%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
22%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 25% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 25% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Black / African American |