Support through meaningful change

Life Transitions Counseling in Oak Brook

Changes in work, relationships, family roles, health, identity, retirement, or daily routine can create uncertainty even when the change was expected or chosen. Counseling offers space to understand what the transition means, what feels unsettled, and what you want to carry forward.

When change affects more than one part of life

A transition can influence mood, confidence, routines, relationships, and decision-making at the same time. Counseling can help organize what feels most important without assuming that every change is a crisis.

What counseling may focus on

Sessions may explore adjustment, grief for what has changed, expectations, values, boundaries, stress, and practical next steps. The work should reflect the client's actual situation rather than a fixed transition formula.

Therapists with relevant experience

Candida Jacoby works with life transitions including career changes, retirement, and significant personal shifts. Dr. Carla Monday, Ava Blalark, Amy Brink, and Jeffery Siddall also work with life transitions. Intake can help determine the best fit.

Starting counseling

Share what has changed, how it is affecting daily life, and what you hope to understand or do differently. Intake can explain current therapist fit and next steps.

Before you reach out

Insurance

We work with several insurance and employee assistance (EAP) plans. Participation can vary by clinician, and benefits and eligibility should be verified.

Insurance and fees

Fees

Initial intake or evaluation$250
Individual psychotherapy$200

Sliding-scale availability can be discussed through intake. If cost is a concern, please tell our intake team and we will talk through your options honestly.

What happens next

01Reach out to our intake team
02Get thoughtfully matched
03Plan your first appointment

What to expect

Finding the right therapist

We take matching seriously. The right fit between client and therapist matters, so our intake process is designed to understand your needs before suggesting someone.

Therapists for this concern

Candida Jacoby

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works collaboratively with clients on anxiety, stress, self esteem, grief, and life transitions using a holistic, mind body approach.

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Dr. Carla Monday

Ed.D., LPC

School Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience, specializing in trauma informed interventions, women's mental health, and cultural responsiveness.

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Ava Blalark

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, adults, and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

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Amy Brink

LPC, NCC

Licensed clinician specializing in mental health counseling for children and adolescents, with over 15 years of experience as a former educator.

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Jeffery Siddall

MA, NCC, LPC

Nationally Certified Counselor offering a skills based, solution focused approach with couples, adolescents, and adults, with a commitment to affirming LGBTQ+ clients.

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Related counseling options

Individual therapy

Grief and Loss Counseling in Oak Brook

Self Esteem Counseling in Oak Brook

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be in crisis to seek counseling for a life transition?

No. People seek counseling during both difficult and expected transitions when they want support with adjustment, decisions, relationships, or emotional impact.

Can counseling address retirement or career changes?

Yes. Candida Jacoby addresses retirement and career changes among the life transitions she works with.

Can relationship or family changes be part of this work?

Yes, when they are part of the transition and within the clinician's scope.

Talk with intake about a major life change

Share what has changed and what you would like support with so intake can help match you with a clinician.

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