Counseling

Most of us have things about ourselves we would like to change, and most of us simultaneously resist changing what is familiar about ourselves. During periods of life transitions, we are presented with change in the external circumstances of our lives that may challenge our familiar ways of managing. It is useful at such times to have a safe, supportive and neutral environment in which to explore our ways of thinking, behaviors we may not understand, or our feelings about the life change. If we have suffered a loss, whether through a death, a divorce, even a child leaving home, an opportunity to grieve and eventually to re-weave the tapestry of our life can be invaluable.

Some of the influences that may bring clients to counseling include:

death of a loved one
recurrent marital problems
divorce
uncertainty about a major life decision
parenting concerns
blended family problems
employment difficulties
questions about managing ill parents
worry about feelings of anger, anxiety and/or depression

Mary Stevens, LMSW, the founder of Life Cycles, has been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. She has taught, trained and supervised psychology and social work interns. She has experience and expertise with grief and loss, relationship issues, family systems, depression, anxiety and the impact of traumatic stress.

Testimonials:

"I feel like my life is finally back on track. Thank you."

"I wouldn't have been able to take care of my baby as well as I have if I hadn't dealt with my own lack of affection as a child."]

"I didn't think I would ever be able to smile again"
[after the loss of a spouse]