Our Services / Life Transitions

What are examples of life transitions?

Life transitions are times when significant changes take place. Examples include:

• Going off to college
• Having a baby
• Going through a breakup
• Getting divorced
• Losing a loved one
• Entering the workforce

Sometimes life transitions are exciting; other times, they can cause bothersome emotions. Seeing Alvis for routine counseling sessions is an exceptional way to overcome difficult life transitions or make them easier to cope with.

Alvis specializes in life transition counseling for college students, but he counsels clients of all ages and life stages — regardless of which transitional situation they struggle with.

What are common challenges associated with life transitions?

Common challenges associated with life transitions include:

• Anxiety
• Fear
• Worry
• Grief
• Depression
• Stress

Even if you’re excited about a new life transition, such as going to college, working with a counselor helps you make appropriate decisions that provide the best chance of succeeding.

How does counseling help with new life transitions?

Counseling with Alvis teaches you ways to overcome challenging emotions associated with navigating new life transitions. He helps you decide the transitional path to take to effectively achieve your goals. 

Counseling gives you peace of mind when making decisions and provides helpful information to control worrisome thoughts or behaviors.

What should I expect during my counseling sessions?

To determine which counseling services are best for you, Alvis gets to know you and your situation. He reviews your mental health history, lifestyle, thoughts, mood, emotions, and typical behavior patterns during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. 

During counseling sessions with Alvis, he meets with you in person or virtually from a comfortable location of your choice. He offers individualized counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions based on your unique needs.

Alvis specializes in the interpersonal process approach, wellness coaching, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family and systems theory, and other effective techniques that help you overcome life transitions and mental health challenges.

He follows up with you to ensure you’re doing well and offers additional counseling sessions if needed.

To successfully navigate life transitions, call Alvis Duncan, LMHC, or schedule an appointment online today.