Therapy for Life Transitions in Overland Park, Kansas
Life transitions can bring a mixture of excitement, uncertainty, and grief. Even when a change is something you wanted or expected, it can still involve letting go of the life, identity, relationships, or sense of security you once knew. Because change often involves loss, even positive changes can bring grief.
Change can stir up emotions and make you feel stress, anxiety, fear, frustration, sadness, uncertainty, and self-doubt as you adjust to a new chapter.
Therapy for life transitions provides a way to acknowledge what you've lost, understand what you're feeling, and explore who you are becoming. Together, we'll work toward finding meaning, rebuilding confidence, and creating a sense of purpose in this next chapter of your life.
You might benefit from therapy for life transitions if:
You’re going through a major life change and feel uncertain about who you are or what comes next.
You’re struggling to find your sense of purpose, identity, or connection after a significant change.
You’re experiencing a transition that should feel exciting, but instead you feel sad, unsettled, or overwhelmed.
You’ve been telling yourself, “I should be happy,” but something still feels missing.
You’re struggling with the loss of a role, relationship, routine, or future you once imagined.
You feel caught between the life you had and the life you’re trying to create.
You’re grieving a chapter of your life that has ended, even though you know the change is necessary or positive.
You’re ready to honor what you’re leaving behind while finding confidence and meaning in what comes next.
THERAPY FOR LIFE TRANSITIONS IN OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS CAN HELP
What If You Could Go From:
Feeling lost in the changes happening around you —> feeling grounded in who you are becoming
Grieving the life you had —> making space for a meaningful life ahead
Feeling stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming —> feeling confident in your next chapter
Feeling uncertain about what comes next —> trusting yourself to navigate the changes ahead
Holding onto what was because letting go feels painful —> honoring what was while embracing what’s next
Feeling disconnected from your sense of purpose —> reconnecting with what matters most to you
Step 1.
Understand what this transition means to you. Together, we’ll explore how this change has affected your identity, relationships, sense of security, and vision for the future. We’ll make space for both what you’re gaining and what you may be grieving.
Step 2.
Transitions often involve loss, even when the change is wanted or positive. We’ll create a safe space to acknowledge what you’re leaving behind, process the emotions that come with it, and honor the chapter that has shaped you.
Step 3.
Together, we’ll explore what matters to you now and begin creating a meaningful path forward. You’ll develop greater confidence in yourself, reconnect with your sense of purpose, and make room for what’s next—without having to erase what came before
MEET YOUR OVERLAND PARK THERAPIST FOR LIFE TRANSITIONS
HEATHER HARGROVE, LCPC
Hi, I’m Heather, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I help people navigate the seasons of life when something has changed and you’re left wondering who you are now and what comes next.
I’ve spent several years supporting people through the uncertainty, grief, and emotional overwhelm that can come with major life transitions. My hope is to help you move from feeling lost to feeling grounded, from uncertainty to greater confidence, and from holding onto what was to making space for what’s next.
I’m passionate about this work because I believe transitions aren’t just about change—they’re often about loss, too. Retirement, an empty nest, divorce, marriage, career changes, relocation, and other major transitions can change your relationships, routines, identity, and sense of security. Even when a change is wanted, you may still find yourself grieving the life or version of yourself you’re leaving behind.
You shouldn’t have to choose between honoring where you’ve been and embracing where you’re going. Therapy can give you a safe space to process what you’re leaving behind, reconnect with yourself, and begin to trust the person you’re becoming.
Together We Will:
Make space for what you’ve lost while helping you find your footing in what comes next.
Explore the grief, uncertainty, and emotions that come with change and help you create a meaningful path forward.
Process the ending of one chapter while making space for the person and life you’re becoming.
Understand how change has affected your sense of self, your relationships, and your sense of security.
Honor what you’re leaving behind while discovering new ways to feel grounded, connected, and hopeful.
Navigate the grief that can come with change and help you reconnect with what matters most to you.
Move from feeling uncertain and disconnected to feeling grounded, confident, and ready for what’s next.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Even positive changes can involve loss. A new chapter may mean leaving behind a familiar role, routine, relationship, identity, or vision of the future. It’s possible to feel excited about what’s ahead while also grieving what you’re leaving behind.
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Life transitions can include retirement, an empty nest, marriage, divorce, career changes, relocation, changes in health, becoming a caregiver, changes in family relationships, or any season of life that leaves you wondering, “What now?”
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Transitions often involve a period of uncertainty where the old chapter has ended but the new one doesn’t feel fully established yet. Therapy can help you navigate that in-between space and develop a stronger sense of direction and confidence.
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It’s common to feel pressure to embrace a new chapter, especially when the change is considered positive. But there is no requirement to feel one emotion at a time. Therapy can help you make space for the complicated feelings that come with change without judging yourself for having them.
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My fee for services is $150 per 50-minute session.
I am currently considered to be an out of network mental health provider.
I am happy to provide you a superbill each month to give to your insurance. Please check with your insurance about your out of network mental health benefits - many of my clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
Why you should consider working with an “out of network” therapist:
No limitations on sessions. We can meet for as long as you need without having to worry if insurance will cut us off, or end coverage, which could abruptly end your care.
Allows me to offer you more flexible, personalized, and intentional care.
Helps me keep your information completely confidential, without needing to share diagnosis or notes with insurance companies.
Allows us to avoid surprise billing issues, which can lead to lapses in treatment.
Lets us focus on what’s best for you, not what insurance says is best for you!
Other Services
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Grief Therapy
For anyone who feels overwhelmed with sadness.
Understand your unique experience of grief
Process the emotions that may feel too overwhelming to face alone.
Develop a greater sense of safety and trust
Find ways to move forward while continuing to honor the love and connection that remain.
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Couples Therapy
For couples who feel distant from their partner.
Identify the patterns of withdrawal, conflict, or misunderstanding .
Express the deeper emotions and needs
Learn to turn toward each other
*Restore a sense of closeness and trust
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Therapy for Anxiety
For anyone who suddenly feel less safe in the world.
Understand why loss can leave you feeling fearful
Create a greater sense of emotional safety
Work through fears of another loss
Develop a deeper sense of trust in yourself
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Therapy for Depression
For anyone who feels like you don't know how to continue without what you've lost.
Understand why moving forward can feel so difficult after loss.
Work through the emotionss that may be keeping you stuck.
Develop a deeper sense of trust in yourself
Discover how to move forward without moving on
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