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How Can Therapy Support You During Life Transitions?

At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we provide a space to process the uncertainty, stress, and emotional weight that can come with major life changes. Whether you are navigating shifting identities, old patterns, or the pressure of societal and family expectations, therapy offers grounding support. Our therapists work collaboratively with you to help clarify your values, build resilience, and move through transition with more ease and intention. 

We recognize that life transitions are not always linear or clear-cut. Our goal is to help you feel more empowered as you adjust to what’s new, grieve what has changed, and discover what comes next.

Our Therapists

These therapists have experience and training in
this specialty area. Each brings their own
perspective and approach, but all share a
commitment to compassionate, inclusive care.

Feel free to explore their profiles and  book a free consultation to start your therapy journey.

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Michelle Sung

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Gaby Gerstman

Sarah Mainzer

Sarah Mainzer

What Life Transitions Can Therapy Help You Navigate?

Life transitions can take many forms—each bringing its own challenges. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, we support clients as they move through a wide range of changes, including:

  • Breakups: Explore your emotional responses, understand relationship patterns, and begin to heal.
  • Relocation: Process the disorientation of moving, manage the stress of change, and build connection in a new environment.
  • Career Shifts: Navigate workplace stress, build confidence, and clarify your goals and boundaries.
  • Changing Friendships: Cope with social shifts, build self-trust, and strengthen your capacity for meaningful connection
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Each of these transitions can surface complex feelings. Therapy offers a space to hold those emotions and foster clarity as you move forward.

How Can Therapy Support Family Transitions?

Family transitions often carry emotional intensity and long-term impact. Whether you are adjusting to a new marriage, grieving the loss of a loved one, navigating divorce, or stepping into parenthood, Holistic Psychotherapy NYC provides space to explore your experience with compassion and care.

Our therapists help you process grief, manage shifting roles, and find steadiness amidst change. We support you in developing coping strategies and in reconnecting with your sense of purpose and direction—within your family and within yourself.

What Support Is Available for the Transition to Adulthood?

Transitioning into adulthood often involves overlapping changes in identity, responsibility, and relationships. You may be starting college, entering the workforce, or navigating independence for the first time. These shifts can bring anxiety, excitement, grief, and confusion all at once.

Therapists at Holistic Psychotherapy NYC work with young adults to build emotional insight, self-acceptance, and practical strategies for adapting to new roles. We help you understand the challenges you’re facing while supporting your growth into a more grounded and authentic version of yourself.

How Can You Begin Therapy for Life Transitions in NYC?

If you’re in the midst of a life transition—expected or unexpected—therapy can offer the support you need to navigate change with greater clarity and resilience. At Holistic Psychotherapy NYC, our team is here to meet you where you are.

Visit our Get Started page to check your insurance, schedule a consultation, or connect with our intake coordinator. We’ll help you find the therapist who best supports your needs. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone.