The person you were in college isn’t who you were in high school—and at 40, you might chuckle (or cringe) at who you were at 25. With each passing year, we grow more into ourselves in some ways, and in others, we might wonder when—or where—we began to lose touch with who we were.
As we move through life, we leave certain parts of ourselves behind with people and places while embracing other parts as we adjust and adapt to changing seasons.
Midlife invites you to reflect, reimagine, and realign your life with who you are becoming.
Midlife is often labeled a “crisis,” but it can also be a powerful awakening. It’s a transitional period that brings a mix of emotions: grief over unmet dreams, excitement about newfound freedom, growing concerns about aging, and frustration with roles or responsibilities that no longer feel fulfilling. At the same time, you may feel pride in past accomplishments, a sense of boredom or dissatisfaction in relationships or work, and a deep longing to reconnect with purpose and passion.
The ways you once defined yourself may no longer apply. As roles shift, children grow up, careers change, and your body evolves, you may find yourself asking:
Common Issues Addressed in Therapy:
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