Stress is unavoidable; it exists in our lives nearly every day. When you experience a major life transition or change, this stress can build until it is harmful to both our physical and mental health. For some people, big life transitions can lead to what’s called Adjustment Disorder. If you are struggling with a major change or adjustment disorder, our life transition therapists can help you cope.
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This condition manifests with symptoms of depression such as sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest. It arises within three months of a major life stressor, impacting daily life.
This mental health issue is characterized by excessive worry, nervousness, and unease stemming from a stressful life event within three months, disrupting daily functioning.
It combines depressive symptoms like sadness with anxiety symptoms like excessive worry, often due to a significant life stressor, affecting emotional well-being.
This category involves behavioral problems and disruptions in social and academic life, often including defiance, rule-breaking, or conflicts with authority within three months of a stressor.
This diagnosis is applied when specific subtype criteria don't align; it signifies significant emotional or behavioral issues in response to a stressor without fitting a particular subtype.
Usually, adjustment disorders are not chronic, but they can wreak havoc on our peace of mind and well-being during a major life transition. Adjustment Disorder can be brought on by major life transitions such as:
Almost one in five people will experience adjustment disorder in their lifetime. With a licensed adjustment disorder therapist, it is also highly treatable. Lifebulb’s life transition counselors recommend you reach out if you are experiencing the below symptoms:
Adjustment disorder therapy in Philadelphia can help you adjust to big changes and life transitions, manage the symptoms of adjustment disorder, and learn healthy coping mechanisms for future transitions. During a session, our Philadelphia therapists might use adjustment disorder treatments such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adjustment disorder treatments in Philadelphia is an individual talk therapy method that helps you identify harmful thinking patterns and strengthen positive thinking patterns. It is highly effective in treating adjustment disorder and helping people through major life transitions.
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A lot of the time, we aren’t experiencing major life transitions alone. Involving your family in therapy can help you overcome the difficulty of big life transitions, learn how to support each other, and work through tension points so that the inevitable stress of change won’t interfere with your family structure.
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A lot of couples go through life transitions together. Life transitions therapy in Philadelphia aims to strengthen both you as an individual and your relationship. When you and your partner face things like a big move, chronic illness, change in living status, relationship difficulty, or financial stress, adjustment disorder therapy can help you manage.
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It’s easy to feel alone with adjustment disorder. Peer support groups for adjustment disorder in Philadelphia reminds you that you aren’t alone, and there is hope out there. Learn how to center yourself in your narrative and take back control of your choices in a group setting, led by one of our licensed adjustment disorder therapists.
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Changes happen all the time, and it’s unrealistic to plan to be in therapy every time something major changes in your life. The adjustment disorder and life transition therapists in Philadelphia want to make sure that when you’re faced with life transitions, you are equipped with the coping strategies you need to thrive. Our Philadelphia adjustment disorder therapists recommend these healthy ways to deal with life transitions:
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, and seeking professional help can sometimes be necessary to tackle life's challenges. Lifebulb Therapy & Counseling in Philadelphia, PA offers a wide range of mental health services to help individuals overcome their struggles. Our services include but not limited to:
If you are searching for a supportive and empathetic counseling team, look no further than Lifebulb Counseling.
There are several options to book an appointment for counseling in Philadelphia. You can call our office and talk to a team member who will find a licensed therapist for you. We’ll look over your insurance information and go over a few simple policies before emailing you a confirmation of your session date and time. Or, you can review our list of expert therapists in Philadelphia to find one that you think would be best for you and then you can select a session time all from our website. We will reach out shortly to confirm your appointment details.
Taking the step to reach out to a therapist takes courage, and it can be disheartening to take that leap and then spend weeks or months on a waitlist. We believe in connecting you with a therapist quickly, so we’ve made the process as easy as possible. If you know what you’re looking for, you can browse our Philadelphia therapists’ bios to find the right fit for you and schedule a session for teletherapy all through our website. Or, you can call our office and a team member will make sure you’re matched with the right therapist for you and your goals. Choosing the right therapist is important—they’ll be the ones to come up with an individualized treatment plan and help you reach your mental healthcare goals.
For all mental health emergencies, please call 911. Lifebulb is not a crisis center and our therapists and counselors do not provide emergency services. However, we understand that urgent, non-emergency matters happen. All clients are given direct email and phone access to their Philadelphia therapist, who will do their best to respond as quickly as possible. If your treatment plan requires more frequent interactions, your therapist can provide you with outside resources.
We have a flexible cancellation policy. Call our office or reach out to your therapist at least 24 hours before your therapy session time to cancel or reschedule any appointment at no cost.
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