Life Transitionsin Austin, TX
The truth is, life transitions can be both exciting and challenging. Besides providing support, we'll help you navigate change with confidence and create a path forward.
Your Transition Path
Guided & Supported
What is Life Transition Support?
The truth is, life transitions are periods of significant change that can feel overwhelming, exciting, or both. Treatment often includes ACT and Mindfulness approaches to help you navigate change with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
And the thing is, even positive changes can be stressful and disorienting. Therefore, having professional support during major life transitions can help you process your feelings, make informed decisions, and create a plan for moving forward with intention and purpose.
Change Navigation
Developing skills to handle uncertainty and adapt to new circumstances
Emotional Processing
Understanding and working through the complex feelings that come with change
Future Planning
Creating a roadmap for your new chapter while honoring your past
New Horizons
Embracing Change
Types of Life Transitions We Support
The truth is, life transitions come in many forms, and each one brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, I provide support for a wide range of major life changes.
Career Changes
Navigate job changes, career pivots, retirement, or starting a new business. Besides managing the practical aspects, we'll address the emotional impact of professional transitions.
- Job loss or career change
- Promotion or new responsibilities
- Retirement planning and adjustment
Relationship Changes
Support through marriage, divorce, new relationships, or the loss of significant relationships. And the thing is, these changes often require redefining your identity and future plans.
- Marriage or commitment
- Divorce or separation
- Starting a new relationship
Geographic Moves
Adjust to new cities, countries, or living situations. Therefore, we'll work together to build new connections and find your sense of home in unfamiliar places.
- Moving to a new city
- International relocation
- Downsizing or lifestyle changes
The Transition Process
The truth is, navigating life transitions is a process that unfolds over time. Besides providing immediate support, we work together to help you move through each phase with greater awareness and intention.
Recognition & Acceptance
Acknowledging the change and understanding its impact on your life and identity.
Emotional Processing
Working through the complex feelings that arise during times of change and transition.
Adaptation & Growth
Developing new skills, perspectives, and ways of being that serve your new circumstances.
Integration & Renewal
Creating a new sense of identity and purpose while honoring your past experiences.
Signs You May Benefit from Transition Support
The truth is, life transitions can be overwhelming even when they're positive changes. Besides the stress of change itself, there are often emotional and practical challenges that benefit from professional support.
Emotional Signs
Practical Challenges
Benefits of Transition Support
The truth is, having support during major life transitions can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling empowered. Besides navigating the immediate challenges, transition support helps you build resilience for future changes.
Clarity & Direction
Gain clarity about your values, goals, and next steps during times of uncertainty and change.
Emotional Support
Process complex feelings and emotions in a safe, supportive environment during challenging times.
Practical Strategies
Develop concrete tools and strategies for managing the practical aspects of major life changes.
Resilience Building
Build resilience and adaptability skills that will serve you well in future transitions and challenges.
Identity Integration
Navigate changes in your sense of self and create a cohesive identity that honors your past and future.
Opportunity Recognition
Identify and embrace new opportunities for growth and fulfillment that come with life transitions.
What Clients Say
Here's what clients have to say about their therapy experience with Summer Jackson, LCSW.
Ready to Navigate Your Life Transition?
The truth is, taking the first step toward getting support during a life transition can feel overwhelming, but you dont have to do it alone. Besides our free consultation, were here to support you every step of the way.