Life Transitions

Life transitions occur at various times in our lives. Some life shifts such as graduating from college, a breakup, starting a new job, entering marriage, becoming a parent or overcoming grief after the loss of a loved one may trigger symptoms of anxiety and sadness.

It is normal to feel worried, sad or overwhelmed during a major life transition. Life changes can trigger stress, frustration and anger. I am here to offer support, kindness and reassurance. Let’s work together to help you enhance self awareness, gain understanding into your actions and change maladaptive thinking related to your major life transition. Through our work, I will help you to handle small and large changes in your life. Please call me for a complimentary 15- minute phone or face-to-face consultation if you are feeling anxiety or sadness triggered by one of these life transitions listed below.

GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE AND THE QUARTER LIFE CRISIS

Are you a recent college graduate wondering what to do with your life? Are you in the midst of a quarter life crisis? Do you feel insecure, disappointed, lonely or sad? Do you compare yourself to others and feel you are behind? Are you wondering how you will make an impact on the world, find the love of your life and feel financially secure?

Therapy can help you to understand your anxiety and sadness related to this challenging time of life. Let’s work together to understand the thoughts that are triggering feelings of low self-esteem, disillusionment and hopelessness. Together, we can collaborate to help you become more self-aware, change negative thinking patterns and achieve your life goals.

RELATIONSHIPS/ RECOVERING FROM A BREAKUP

Are you having problems with romantic relationships or overcoming a recent breakup? Are you feeling exhausted from dating or are you staying at home and feeling lonely? Do you want to better understand your relationship patterns? Is a recent breakup making you feel rejected, angry, heartbroken, sad and isolated?

Therapy can help you to feel supported during this time. Let’s work together to better understand your relationship patterns and your negative thinking triggered by the dating process. Together, we will work to help you feel more cognizant of your relational style and your thinking associated with relationships. With this self-awareness, you will begin to feel more confident about moving forward and connecting with others.

WORK/ FINDING A JOB THAT FITS YOUR PERSONALITY AND SKILL SET

Is searching for work or pressure at your current job causing you to feel anxious, sad, angry or frustrated? Are you trying to figure out what to do with your life? Do you struggle with organizational problems or social phobias that hinder your performance at your current job or prevent you from job seeking? Are you looking for a new job that will better fit your skill set and personality type? Are you out of work, feeling stuck, discontent and defeated? Do you wish you could realize your full potential?

Therapy can assist you to better understand your struggles with work. Let’s collaborate to help you improve functioning at your current job or figure out a career that best suits your interests and your skills. Let’s work to help you gain insight into your work behaviors and correct your negative thinking associated with working. From here, let’s help you with strategies to improve current work conditions or to job search and a find a career that makes you feel excited and passionate.

PREMARITAL, MARITAL AND DIVORCE

Are you having pre wedding jitters or difficulties transitioning into living with your romantic partner or beginning your marriage? Are you experiencing self -doubt regarding your decision to commit or struggling with how to act in a partnership? Are you married and wondering how transitions such as a new child, home and career are affecting your relationship? Are you constantly arguing with your partner and considering divorce?

Therapy can provide guidance and help you to navigate these overwhelming transitions. I am here to offer you support through any of these major life stages in your relationship. Let’s help you to gain insight into your behaviors, understand your thinking and move forward in your relationships.

NEW MOTHERHOOD

Are you struggling with your own identity after having a child? Is becoming a parent affecting your marriage and your ability to care for yourself? Is new motherhood exacerbating your anxiety? Are you suffering from post partum depression? Therapy can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings during this challenging time. Let’s work to help you feel more like yourself, process your thoughts and feelings on new motherhood and develop coping strategies such as applying mindfulness to parenting in order to help you navigate this demanding and difficult transition.

GRIEF/ BEREAVEMENT

Are you experiencing grief and sorrow over the loss of a loved one? After the death of a family member or close friend, it is normal to feel anger, anxiety and depression. I am here to help you overcome loss and move toward acceptance. This is a tremendously challenging process but I am here to offer you support, empathy and coping strategies as you work through grief and bereavement.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Samantha Hite, LCSW, Psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY

Phone: (917) 397-6044 | Email: samanthahitetherapy@gmail.com

Please contact me to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information
about my approach and psychotherapy services.