Therapy for Life Transitions in New York

Support for when life shifts beneath your feet. Online across NY or in person in Clinton, NY.

Change Is Hard, Even If It Might Be The Right Kind

At Valerie Lighthall LCSW Counseling Services, therapy for life transitions is a space to process change without having to figure it all out on your own.

With over 15 years of experience, Valerie works with teens and adults who are navigating major shifts in their lives and need support finding their footing again, even if they cannot quite name what feels off yet.

Sessions are available virtually across New York State and in person in Clinton, NY, with daytime availability that works around your schedule, not the other way around.

When Everything Is Changing at Once

Life transitions can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. Whether the change was chosen or not, it can shake your sense of identity, routine, and direction in ways that are hard to explain to the people around you.

You may be navigating:

Starting or finishing college and not knowing what comes next

A move, a breakup, a divorce, or a shift in a major relationship

A new job, career change, or the loss of one

Becoming a parent or adjusting to a new stage of parenthood

You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. Therapy can help you process what is shifting, reconnect with what matters to you, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

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Flexible Support, Without the Extra Hassle

Starting therapy should not feel like another overwhelming decision. From online scheduling to a simple client portal, everything is designed to be straightforward so you can focus on what you are going through. If you have been thinking about getting support during this season of change, this is a good place to start.

  • You can choose the format that works best for you, whether that is virtual sessions from home, in-person therapy in Clinton, or walk and talk sessions outdoors. Appointment times are offered during the day, creating a consistent and structured space for you to step away, reset, and focus on yourself.

  • Therapy for Life Transitions is available for ages 16 and up, with virtual sessions offered across New York and in-person options in Clinton, NY.

  • Services are private pay only, with superbills available for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fill out the contact form with a few details about what you are going through. From there, you will be invited to schedule a free consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.

  • This is a private pay practice, which means insurance is not billed directly. However, you can request a superbill to submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Both. Sessions are available in person in Clinton, NY and virtually for clients anywhere across New York State, so you can choose what works best for your schedule and comfort.

  • Valerie works with teens and adults navigating all kinds of life transitions, big, small, expected, and completely out of nowhere. Whether you know exactly what has changed or just know that something has, you are welcome here