big changes
therapy for life transitions
at mindfulness for life
therapy for life transistions
Change is a fact of life, and sometimes it is something we welcome with open arms. Often however, it can leave us in a lurch, confused about who we are and what we want.
therapy at times of crisis and change
Changes can leave us afraid, unsure, upset or angry about our choices, or lack of choice. We lose loved ones. We struggle when a relationship ends, when we experience a change in health or ability, a change in employment, or we when move to a new city or a new country. We will often struggle with what we tend to think of as “good” changes such as retirement or the birth of a child.
transitions and transformations
- breakups, separation, divorce
- relocation
- job/career changes
- bereavement and loss
- body changes
- graduation / young adulthood
- new relationships
- parenthood
- illness or disability
- aging
- midlife changes
- changes to wealth or income
how therapy helps with life transitions
Life transitions will involve some grief, a period of uncertainty, and also a creative process – getting to know yourself again and nurturing a new identity.
psychotherapy can help you to:
- cope with stress and cultivate resilience
- work through emotions of fear, doubt, resentment and grief
- learn to sit with uncertainty
- set realistic goals
- reflect on who you are
- understand your values and strengths
- learn radical acceptance
- connect to what sustains you
- trust yourself
therapists working with life transitions, crisis and change at mindfulness for life
Bronwen: “You may be finding yourself at a crossroads in life. These moments can be deeply influential, and therapy can provide support as you look for new ways of relating to life and making sense of where you are now..”
Benjamin: “I’ve spent my life building supportive spaces where we try things, fail productively, and sometimes reach breakthroughs.”
Oona: “change often brings the big important questions to the surface, and we make contact with what’s strongest in you and most important to you”
Leonora and Jessica are offering low cost therapy for life transitions through our affordable therapy program
therapy for life changes F.A.Q.
What does therapy cost? Is is covered by insurance?
Our therapists charge between $170-$200 for a 50-minute appointment. We also have an affordable therapy program, offering a reduced fee of $60 to those who would not be able to access therapy without this support.
Psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP, but is covered by most private insurance plans. You must check with your individual provider to find out the details of your coverage.
Where are you located? Do I have to come in person?
We have offices for in-person therapy appointments located in Downtown Kitchener, and Toronto in the Dundas West and Roncesvalles neighbourhood.
We can offer online therapy appointments to people anywhere in Ontario.
Many people find that meeting with their therapist in person allows them to experience greater focus and depth, but this is not true for everybody. Online therapy appointments can help you make time for yourself in ways you wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
How long does therapy for life transitions take?
The length of time you spend in therapy will be a collaborative decision with your therapist, and varies person to person. Let your therapist know what’s important to you about how long and how frequently you want to work together.
According to psychotherapy research, many people will find new perspectives and skills in the first 6-12 meetings that make a significant difference in their lives. When people are able to do long term therapy work over the course of a year or more, they can find they are able to experience a deeper and sustained process of transformation and personal growth.
What kinds of therapy are used to support life transitions?
There are a lot of different therapy approaches you might find helpful when you are facing a big life change. Often this is a time of self exploration, getting in touch with your values, or learning radical acceptance. See the therapies we practice to get a sense of what might be a fit for you.
What kinds of life changes are worth talking about?
Some important life transitions are obvious, while others are either assumed to be simply good news, or we tell ourselves they are too ordinary to be a big deal. It doesn’t matter what the catalyst of change is, it matters that your sense of who you are is affected. It matters that you are forced to recalibrate and reorganize your life. It’s wise to honour the transition, take time to reflect and understand this time of transformation.