Life Transitions Therapy
Support When Life Changes and You’re Not Sure What’s Next
Big changes can leave you feeling off-balance, anxious, or unsure of yourself, even when the change was something you wanted.
Petal & Peak Mental Health offers life transitions therapy in Denver, Colorado, with in-person sessions in Southwest Denver and telehealth available statewide across Colorado. We work with young adults, adults, and older adults who are navigating change and want support that feels thoughtful, grounding, and real.
Feeling Stuck, Lost, or Overwhelmed by Change?
You might be looking for therapy during a life transition if you’re thinking things like:
“I thought I’d feel better by now, but I don’t.”
“Everything changed and I have no idea who I am anymore.”
“I made the ‘right’ decision, so why does this still feel so hard?”
“I’m anxious all the time and don’t know what I’m actually worried about”
“Everyone else seems to be moving forward, and I am stuck.”
Life transitions often stir up anxiety, grief, self-doubt, and confusion. Therapy can help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening internally, and find steadier footing.
Common Life Transitions We Work With
We support clients navigating a wide range of changes, including:
Starting or finishing high school, college, or graduate school
Post-college uncertainty and early adulthood transitions
Career changes, burnout, promotions, or job loss
Moving to Denver or adjusting to life in a new city
Relationship changes (breakups, divorce, marriage)
Identity exploration related to gender, sexuality, culture, or values
Parenthood, caregiving, or changing family roles
Health changes or shifts in physical ability
Aging, retirement, or later-life transitions
Even positive changes can bring unexpected stress, grief, or anxiety. You don’t need to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support.
Our Approach to Therapy FOR CHANGE
At Petal & Peak, therapy during times of change is not about being told what to do or having answers forced on you. It’s about slowing things down, making sense of what you’re feeling, and finding clarity in a way that feels steady and respectful.
Our therapists work collaboratively and at your pace. We help you:
Talk through competing thoughts or feelings without pressure to decide right away
Understand why a transition feels harder than expected
Reduce anxiety and overthinking around “what’s next”
Reconnect with what matters to you, even when things feel uncertain
Build confidence in your own decision-making over time
To support this work, we draw from well-established therapeutic approaches, chosen thoughtfully rather than applied rigidly. This may include:
Narrative-informed work to explore how your identity and sense of self are shifting
Motivational Interviewing to help you move through uncertainty and ambivalence without pressure
Skills-based and acceptance-focused approaches to manage anxiety, emotional overload, and stress
Depth-oriented therapy to understand how past experiences influence how change feels now
You don’t need to know these approaches or prepare for them. Sessions are grounded in real conversation, practical support, and a shared effort to help you move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
Who This Is a Good Fit For
Life transitions therapy may be a good fit if you:
Feel anxious, unsettled, or disconnected during periods of change
Are questioning your direction, identity, or next steps
Want support that balances insight with practical tools
Are looking for therapy that respects complexity rather than rushing solutions
We work with clients ages 15 and older, and our approach is especially resonant for young adults navigating early adulthood, identity shifts, and uncertainty about the future.
Our Team
Anxiety therapy is offered by all clinicians at Petal & Peak Mental Health.
If you’re interested in working with a therapist who frequently supports
clients through early adulthood transitions, anxiety, and identity shifts,
you may wish to learn more about Conor McCarthy, LSW.
Insurance & Practical Details
Anxiety therapy is commonly covered by insurance.
We accept:
Anthem
Cigna
Colorado Medicaid
Kaiser
United Healthcare
Including Rocky Mountain Healthcare Plans
Including Medicare Advantage Plans
UMR
We offer in-person therapy in Southwest Denver and secure telehealth sessions across Colorado.
Our team can help verify benefits before you begin.
Getting Started
You don’t need to have the transition figured out (or even fully understand why you’re struggling) to start therapy.
If life feels different, uncertain, or heavier than you expected, we’re here to help.
Schedule an appointment to begin life transitions therapy in Denver or online anywhere in Colorado.
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