You do not need a complete map to take a next step
Depression and Life Transitions by video across California.
When You Do Not Know Where Life Is Going
You may find yourself wondering where your life is going. It can involve a clear transition, or a quieter feeling that the life you are living no longer fits.
You do not have to solve the question before reaching out. Therapy can be a place to describe what feels stuck and what direction would mean to you.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You feel unsure which direction to take.
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A familiar role no longer feels like you.
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Comparison makes uncertainty harder.
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You want support without being told to overhaul everything.
01 · Understand
Name the part that feels unclear
Work, relationships, belonging and identity can become tangled. You might feel pressure to change everything at once or believe that uncertainty means you are behind. A therapist can help you explore the concern without assuming the answer should be a dramatic life change.
Specific examples can help: a decision you keep postponing, a role you no longer recognize yourself in or a part of the week that feels particularly heavy. You can begin with what you know now.
02 · Practice
Consider a pace you can work with
Shoreline's depression and transitions service includes Holly, Emily Chen, Misty and Nicola. They bring different approaches, so the consultation can include how a clinician works with uncertainty and what you hope for from care.
The goal is not to provide a life plan or guarantee clarity by a deadline. You can work toward understanding your experience and considering choices while reviewing whether the support fits. Practical constraints deserve a place in that conversation too.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
Support that considers your situation
Holly Whitmore, Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg and Nicola Loretto are listed for depression and life transitions. Nicola brings documented experience with grief and complex emotional transitions.
Use the free consultation to ask about approach, availability and what you hope for from care. Ongoing sessions are by video within California, with suitability and goals discussed directly with the clinician.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Fees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Do I need to be depressed to ask about life transitions?
No. The service includes transitions as well as low mood. Describe the concern and ask about fit rather than assigning yourself a diagnosis first.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
Explore Depression and Life TransitionsKeep exploring
Room for Grief Without a Timeline
Other people may have returned to their routines while your life still feels changed.
Career Change and Identity
A career transition can affect more than a schedule or paycheck. A familiar role may have provided purpose, belonging or a way to explain yourself to others.
Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.