Specialties
Support through life transitions
Big changes, good or hard, can shake your sense of balance. Get support to find your footing again.
How can therapy and medication help during life transitions?
A new job, a move, a breakup or divorce, becoming a parent, retirement or losing someone you love can all turn life upside down. Even welcome changes can bring stress, grief and uncertainty.
Therapy gives you space to make sense of what is changing and build the coping skills to move forward. If stress has turned into ongoing anxiety, depression or sleep problems, we can also talk about whether medication might help.
- Talk therapy. Process what you're going through, adjust to new roles and routines, and focus on what you can control.
- Medication management. If a transition has led to lasting anxiety, low mood or insomnia, medication may help for a time.
- Both together. Get practical and emotional support side by side, from one practitioner who knows your story.
Symptoms
Signs a transition is weighing on you
It may be time to reach out if you notice:
In your body
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping much more
- Changes in appetite
- Feeling worn out or tense
- Headaches or stomach upset during stress
In your thoughts and feelings
- Feeling overwhelmed or stuck
- Grief, sadness or anger that won't ease
- Worry about the future
- Pulling away from people you care about
Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Care from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner
Your care is led by Abimbola Shadare, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She can evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medication and provide talk therapy, so your whole plan lives in one place.
Every visit is by secure video, from home or wherever you feel comfortable. We take time to listen, explain your options clearly and make decisions with you, not for you. More about Abimbola
Questions
Questions about life transitions care
Can't find your answer? Contact us or call +1 (240) 593-2260.
Do I need a diagnosis to get help?
No. You don't need to have a mental health condition to benefit from support during a hard change.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you. Some people find a few sessions enough; others prefer ongoing support. We'll review your goals together.
Can you help with grief?
Yes. Loss is one of the hardest transitions, and therapy can help you grieve and adjust at your own pace.
Is this covered by insurance?
Therapy is often covered by insurance. Call us and we'll check your plan before your first visit.