Life Transition Therapy Specialist Serving Santa Monica, El Segundo CA

Life transition therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is designed to focus on helping individuals navigate significant changes in their lives, whether those shifts are planned or unexpected. These transitions can take many forms, including starting or ending a relationship, relocating, stepping into a new career, becoming a caregiver, welcoming a child, coping with grief, or adjusting to a new diagnosis. Even changes that seem positive on the surface can carry emotional weight and lead to uncertainty, internal conflict, or disorientation. What life transition therapy offers is a steady, supportive environment to examine those feelings and work through the emotional ripple effects of change. Dr. Katie Flanigan Landeros offers OCD & Psychological Services to provide space for individuals to name what they’re experiencing, reflect on their emotions, and build healthier ways to cope as they move forward. Whether someone is struggling with the identity shifts that come with a major change or needs guidance through an unfamiliar season, this form of therapy allows them to access more clarity and steadiness. Rather than pushing through alone, patients have the opportunity to understand their reactions, build emotional resilience, and make thoughtful choices about what comes next.

Major life changes can have a significant impact on mental health and emotional wellness. Even if the change is wanted, it often comes with stress, competing emotions, or the disruption of familiar routines. Life transition therapy helps individuals make sense of those changes and approach them in productive ways. It offers a framework for naming what’s difficult, reconnecting with values, and identifying tools to move through the transition with less overwhelming emotions. The care provided at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services is centered on helping patients regain a sense of direction when things feel unclear or unstable. The therapy process supports emotional processing, helps reduce anxiety, and encourages better problem-solving and decision-making. Whether someone is dealing with career burnout, re-evaluating a relationship, or managing the stress of becoming a caregiver, therapy becomes a space for insight, healing, and forward motion. It often leads to more self-awareness and a greater sense of agency during periods that can otherwise feel overwhelmingly chaotic or isolating.

Life transition therapy isn’t only for those in acute crisis. Anyone undergoing change, be it big or small, can benefit from support. Some individuals seek therapy during obvious milestones like retirement, marriage, or divorce, while others come in for help with less visible shifts such as changing roles within a family, moving cities, or simply entering a new phase of life where priorities begin to shift. It’s not about whether the change is dramatic, but rather how it impacts a person’s sense of self and stability. At Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services, patients are supported through a wide range of transitions, including those related to health, caregiving, identity, and relationships. The therapy is highly individualized, built around where the patient currently is and where they hope to land. Because change affects everyone differently, treatment is designed to meet the patient’s emotional needs rather than follow a generic path. That makes it an effective option not only for those feeling overwhelmed but also for those who simply want a more thoughtful, grounded way to approach whatever comes next.

The duration of life transition therapy can vary depending on the person’s circumstances and goals. Some individuals may only need short-term support to work through a specific decision or event, while others may benefit from a longer process, especially if the transition has uncovered deeper emotional patterns or ongoing struggles. The timeline is shaped by the patient’s comfort level, the pace of progress, and the complexity of the change they’re navigating. Therapists at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services work collaboratively with each patient to determine a treatment plan that reflects their evolving needs. Sessions may begin weekly and taper as things stabilize, or continue over a longer span to provide ongoing grounding. The goal is to build the tools that allow patients to meet future changes with more resilience.

Life transition therapy is available at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 400 Continental Blvd FL 6, Suite A El Segundo, CA 90245. We serve patients from El Segundo CA, Santa Monica CA, Inglewood CA, Gardena CA, Torrance CA, Hawthorne CA, Culver City CA, Westmont CA, West Los Angeles CA and surrounding areas.