THERAPY FOR LIFE TRANSITIONS IN LINCOLN PARK & ACROSS PSYPACT-ELIGIBLE STATES

Finding strength in change.

We're here to help you through the big transitions in life - using new tools, making sense of what's happened, and knowing you are not alone.

At Blue Sage, we can support you through all of life’s transitions—expected and unexpected.

    • In the midst of a relationship change, such as separation or divorce

    • Feeling “behind” or out of sync with where you feel you “should” be

    • Making an education or career change

    • Experiencing uncertainty about the future or what to do next

    • Navigating a change to your family or family structure, such as becoming a parent or blending families

    • Facing life phase transitions

    • Moving somewhere new

    • Grieving a significant loss

Maybe you’ve decided to approach something in your life in a different way. Change can bring about new perspectives, strategies, and opportunities to learn about ourselves so we can move forward and find meaningful change.

We will support you in finding clarity as you adjust to this new stage of life.

Embracing your evolution.

our approach

We offer support through every season.

We believe in helping you make sense of your experiences. Life changes are hard, and it’s okay to be overwhelmed or a little lost right now. This journey might involve taking time to heal, rediscovering or redefining yourself, and embracing change.

All changes—even the positive ones—can be challenging. We want to support you in allowing yourself to feel your emotions, move through them with compassion for yourself, and understand what the change means for you. We’re committed to helping you discover what’s possible in this next phase of your life.

Together, we’ll look at…

  • Allowing yourself to mourn what’s lost, whether it’s a person, a role, or a phase of life, and finding ways to honor that grief.

  • Creating new habits and routines that fit your current life and help you feel more grounded and in control.

  • Identifying areas where you can make small, positive adjustments to improve your overall well-being.

  • Reflecting on and exploring  your identity to navigate your journey with self-compassion and openness to inner change.

We can help with:

Adulting 

Parenthood, including adoption and surrogacy

Identity

Postpartum

Education transitions

Empty nesting

Caregiver support

Military deployment or reintegration

Chronic health diagnoses

Relocation & building community

Divorce, separation, and conscious uncoupling

Grief and loss

Menopause

Religious and spiritual transitions

Career changes or career exploration

And more…

THERAPISTS WHO CAN HELP YOU

Find the right therapist for you. 

find the right therapist for you

find the right therapist for you

Our team knows just how hard big life changes can be. We’re dedicated to helping you find purpose and happiness in new ways—no matter where you find yourself today. 

faqs

Frequently asked questions

  • Life transitions are significant changes in your life that can impact your emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. These can include changes in relationships, career, health, and even personal growth. They can come with positive or negative experiences, or both. Life transitions can sometimes make us doubt ourselves or our choices, or can lead us to feel lost, alone, or confused. These transitions can also be the catalyst for growth, and it is often helpful to have support, guidance, and another perspective as you move through these transitions.

  • We can feel "stuck" in our lives for lots of reasons, and therapists at Blue Sage first work with you to understand what is causing you to feel stuck in this particular spot in your life. Sometimes we need to learn something new about ourselves or new tools in order to move forward. And sometimes we need to take time to reflect on the past and the present to gain more certainty about our next step.

  • Yes! While life can be unpredictable, sometimes we could use support in getting to the next stage that we know is coming, such as an educational or job change, or choosing to commit to a romantic partner. We can help you gain more self-awareness so that you can better anticipate what the challenges might be and develop tools in advance to feel more prepared. Pre-marital or pre-commitment counseling is a great example of how addressing issues before the life change can make it easier to manage obstacles later on. Life will always surprise us, but we can feel more ready for it.

  • Absolutely! We recognize that some of the types of life transitions and big changes that you’re looking forward to or working toward can be hard and overwhelming, too. Therapy can be incredibly helpful when you're navigating career changes or looking to grow professionally. Several of our therapists have unique expertise and training in career development and career counseling, and all our therapists can help you explore your career goals, manage job-related stress, build your confidence, and help you learn how to achieve professional success.