Navigating Change and Life Transitions

At LiveWell Psychology, Dr. Jessica Tomasula is dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages in managing and improving their mental health. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or child, therapy can provide a safe space to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and build resilience.

Navigating change and life transitions involves learning how to adapt to new circumstances, shifts in roles, or unexpected events in a healthy and constructive way. Successfully managing transitions allows individuals to respond to challenges with flexibility, maintain stability, and foster personal growth. Difficulties with navigating change can look different across ages:

  • Adults: Struggling with adapting to new responsibilities, changes at work or home, major life events such as relocation, career changes, or loss, and experiencing prolonged stress or anxiety.

  • Adolescents: Difficulty adjusting to school transitions, changes in peer groups, puberty, family shifts, or new responsibilities. This may manifest as mood swings, withdrawal, frustration, or acting out

  • Children: Challenges in coping with routine changes, new environments, family changes, or developmental transitions. This may appear as tantrums, clinginess, emotional outbursts, or increased anxiety.

Dr. Jessica Tomasula begins with a thorough assessment (Intake appointment) to understand your unique experiences, coping style, and potential triggers. This helps identify underlying factors that may affect how transitions are managed. Through Individual Therapy, Dr. Tomasula works with you to:

  • Understand how thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations are connected during times of change.

  • Identify early signs of stress or overwhelm and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

  • Reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and build flexible coping skills.
    Reduce anxiety and uncertainty while improving confidence in facing life’s transitions.

  • Strengthen resilience, adaptability, and a sense of stability during periods of change.

Individual therapy provides the tools to approach transitions thoughtfully, helping you or your child navigate life with greater confidence, flexibility, and well-being. If you or a loved one are struggling with life changes, seeking support can be life-changing. Contact LiveWell Psychology today to learn more about how we can help you achieve greater stability, confidence, and balance during transitions.

Additional Resources

Alongside therapy, trusted resources can be a valuable part of the journey toward emotional well-being. We recommend exploring: