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Therapy for adolescents and young adults in life transitions 

CBS Counseling offers transitional therapy for youth and young adults in Philadelphia navigating major life changes and uncertainty.

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Life transitions can feel disorienting, even when they are chosen or expected.

Changes such as starting a new job, moving, becoming a parent, or redefining beliefs can stir anxiety, grief, and self doubt. Therapy provides a steady space to make meaning of change, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with clarity rather than chaos.

NAVIGATING CHANGE

Why life transitions can feel overwhelming

Even positive transitions can disrupt routines, relationships, and a sense of identity. When familiar structures shift, the nervous system often responds with stress, uncertainty, or emotional overload, making it harder to trust decisions or feel grounded.

Feeling unsteady or unsure of direction

Increased anxiety or emotional reactivity

Difficulty adjusting to new roles or expectations

WHAT SUPPORT OFFERS

Therapy supports growth through transition, not resisting it.

Transitional therapy helps slow things down during periods of change. Rather than pushing for quick answers, the work focuses on understanding what feels overwhelming and building tools that restore balance and self trust.

What people often gain from this work

Therapy integrates emotional insight with practical strategies so change feels more manageable, not destabilizing.

EMOTIONAL GROUNDING

Learning skills that calm the nervous system during uncertainty

CLEAR BOUNDARIES

Developing communication and boundary setting skills as relationships shift

VALUE-BASED DECISIONS

Making choices rooted in personal values rather than fear or pressure

COMING SOON

Group support for young adults navigating the many changes that come with life

For some, shared experience can be especially powerful. Group support offers connection, perspective, and reassurance that you are not alone in navigating change.

Three young adults crossing a city street, walking and talking with buildings YOUNG ADULTS IN LIFE TRANSITION

A therapeutic approach grounded in steadiness and practical support

This work combines emotional depth with real world strategies to help life feel manageable again. Using approaches such as IFS and EMDR, therapy supports nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and decision making that aligns with who you are becoming.

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WHO IT HELPS

Youth experiencing change, uncertainty, or identity shifts.

Transitional therapy supports individuals who feel unbalanced during periods of change, even when they appear to be functioning well. It is especially helpful when familiar coping strategies no longer feel effective.

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This work can support processing loss, redefining identity, and rebuilding confidence as new chapters begin.

Find support that helps you move through change with confidence and self trust.

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