Life Transitions therapists in Killeen, TX
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James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
There are crisis points in everyone's life in which basic structures and relationships shift or collapse and a person faces overwhelming change. I like the notion of "Chrysalis Crisis" -- the idea such times of unwished-for change hold the promise of profound personal growth. I try to help a person find these seeds of growth, and provide a sustaining therapeutic relationship in which he or she can develop them.
41 Years Experience
Online in Killeen, TX
Casey Mansfield
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC, CCATP, ASDCS
Life transitions can bring a mix of excitement, uncertainty, stress, and unexpected emotions. Together, we can explore your emotions, identify what you need, and find healthy ways to adapt to change. My goal is to help you build resilience and move forward with greater confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Killeen, TX (Online Only)
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 Killeen, TX (Online Only)
GPS Counseling, LLC, Georgia Smith-Lyle, MA, LPC-S
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
There are so many life transitions and I love to help people process their thoughts and provide sound advice. Sometimes life transitions just need to be talked out and when they are there seems to be more clarity in the transition.
22 Years Experience
Online in Killeen, TX
Ricardo Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LCDC-I
Big changes — a new job, a move, a divorce, becoming a parent, retirement, or the loss of a loved one- can leave you feeling unmoored, even when they're positive. I help people navigate life's transitions with more clarity and less overwhelm. We'll explore what this change means for you, process the emotions that come with it, and find a new sense of direction and stability. Change is hard, but it's also an opportunity for growth. You don't have to figure it out alone.
1 Years Experience
Online in Killeen, TX (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Killeen, TX Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Killeen, TX average 13 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Men |
| 25% | Black / African American |