Life Transitions therapists in Burien, Washington WA
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Life Transitions
Gina Adorno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC I
I help clients navigate major life transitions such as career changes, identity shifts, relationship changes, or recovery periods. Therapy provides space to slow down, clarify values, and make decisions that feel grounded rather than reactive. The focus is on integration and building stability during uncertainty.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Morgan Desai
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFTA
Change, whether planned or not, can bring up a wide variety of emotions and challenges. Starting a new job, transitioning in or out of a relationship, moving to a new place, or entering into a new phase of life (adulthood, being a parent, retiring, etc.) can be exciting and wonderful, but can also bring up feelings such as guilt, grief, or uncertainty. It can be overwhelming and it is important that you feel seen and heard!
The way you experience and view these transitions can also be impacted by your family of origin and the broader systems you are apart of. Through therapy, we can process complex emotions, explore internal and external narratives that may be impacting your experience, and help you to feel empowered and secure throughout your transitions.
1 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Life transitions can bring both change and uncertainty, even when they are chosen or positive on the surface. Shifts such as career changes, relationship endings or beginnings, relocation, identity exploration, health changes, or emerging creative directions often stir deeper questions about who you are and how you want to live.
During these periods, it is common to feel ungrounded, emotionally activated, or disconnected from your usual sense of self. Even meaningful transitions can bring grief, anxiety, confusion, or a sense of being “in-between” identities or life chapters.
In therapy, we slow down and make space for the emotional and embodied experience of change. From a psychodynamic perspective, we explore how past transitions and attachment experiences may be shaping your current response to uncertainty, loss, or new beginnings.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we also listen to the “felt sense” of transition — the often wordless, body-based experience of not yet knowing what comes next. This helps bring clarity and grounding from within, rather than forcing quick decisions or external answers.
Rather than rushing toward resolution, this work supports you in staying present with the threshold space of change. This can include processing grief for what is ending, making room for ambiguity, and gently sensing into what is emerging.
As nervous system regulation increases and inner clarity strengthens, many clients find they are able to move through transitions with more trust, steadiness, and self-compassion — even when the path ahead is not fully defined.
This approach is especially supportive for creatives, highly sensitive individuals, and those navigating identity shifts or life reinvention who want to move through change in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and internally guided.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I assist individuals navigate life transitions, providing support during periods of change such as career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, or major life adjustments. Using a structured, evidence-based approach, I assist clients in managing uncertainty, processing emotions, and developing clarity and direction. My work focuses on building resilience, strengthening decision-making, and creating actionable plans, empowering clients to move through transitions with confidence and to establish a stable, meaningful next chapter.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Alexzia Wagner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSWAIC
Even positive change can feel disorienting. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, leaving something behind, or questioning what comes next, I help you make sense of the uncertainty so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Major life changes such as career shifts, relocation, relationship changes, or new responsibilities can create stress and emotional uncertainty. I help individuals navigate these transitions by building coping strategies, clarifying goals, and strengthening emotional resilience. Support during these periods can help individuals adjust more confidently and maintain emotional balance.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Rewilding Earth & Psyche - Tyler Mostul, MSN
Life Coach, Earth-Based Depth Coach, Master's in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Life transitions are often great opportunities for growth and transformation. We usually have to be willing to take great risks and face our fears in order to experience the gifts of the transition. Too often these opportunities are wasted, and a person ends up changing only superficially while the roots stay the same. One focus of my work is helping people to transform at a deep level during a transition.
6 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Sally Roesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
I'm experienced in working with those who may be struggling with relationship issues, Narcissistic tendencies, mood disorders, impulse behavior, and anxiety. I help clients improve communication, assertiveness, and self-worth. My goal is to help you clarify desires, address obstacles, and achieve your goals. I'm committed to providing direct, effective support; no tiptoeing around.
10 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Brittany Shannon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Life transitions can bring up more than just stress. They often activate older patterns around control, uncertainty, or feeling unprepared. What looks like a normal change on the outside can feel much heavier underneath. In therapy, we look at how past experiences may be shaping your reaction now and help you move through change without feeling like everything is on edge.
8 Years Experience
Online in Burien, WA Washington (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Big life transitions can bring uncertainty, stress, and questions about identity or direction. We support individuals navigating major changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, relocation, or new life stages, while helping them process emotions, build clarity, and move forward with greater confidence and stability.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burien, WA
Online in Burien, WA Washington
Life Transitions therapists in Burien, Washington Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Burien, Washington average 13 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 9% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Black / African American |