Online Therapy for Anxiety & Life Transitions

for women in NYC and New York State

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Anxiety won’t get the last word.

You've done everything right. So why does everything feel so uncertain?

A woman with red hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a beige sweater, is sitting at a desk in front of a computer monitor. She has her hand covering her face, appearing stressed or overwhelmed. The background features a wooden slat wall, and there are some red and white objects, possibly holiday-themed decorations, on the desk.

You've always been the capable one: the one with the plan, the career, and the life that made sense on paper. But somewhere along the way, the ground started shifting. Maybe it was the end of a relationship that started to redefine your entire sense of self. A career pivot that left you questioning all your previous choices. A new role as caregiver, or a home that suddenly feels too quiet now that the kids or animals are gone.

You're not falling apart. You're in transition.

Whatever the change, one thing is clear: the version of you that got here isn't quite sure how to get to what's next.

And the anxiety? It now follows you into every room. You wake up with worst-case scenarios in your mind before your feet even hit the floor. You second-guess decisions you used to make effortlessly. The people around you seem to be moving forward, and you're silently wondering why you’re so stuck. You're exhausted by your own mind – and a little ashamed to admit it, because from the outside looking in, your life still looks fine.

But you know something needs to change.

How therapy for anxiety and life transitions works:

Two people sitting at a white table, holding hands; one has a visible gold ring on the finger. A black coffee mug is being held by one person, and another person has a bottle in front of them.

Navigating through the anxiety of life transitions is a process. My collaborative approach will first get into what your hopes for therapy are. We’ll then delve into getting a broad picture of what’s been going on in your life, and we’ll work together to discover what all is triggering your anxiety. This “discovery” is a bit like entering a deep cave: we’ll go safely and carefully, and I’ll be your guide.

Throughout this discovery process, you’ll learn that anxiety during a life transition is rarely just about the transition itself. Often, it’s the accumulation of everything that has come before it. We’ll work together so that the challenges of big transitions no longer overwhelm your day-to-day life.

Anxiety doesn’t have to hold you captive.

Major life transitions have a way of cracking open questions we've long buried: Who am I, now that this part of my life is over? What do I actually want? What was I even building toward?

These aren't easy questions, and anxiety has a way of making them feel impossible to sit with. Therapy creates the space to slow down and actually explore them, with a professional who can keep you from getting lost in the process.

What would your day be like if you woke up one morning feeling more grounded than you have in a long time? Perhaps you start noticing calmer thoughts, and you’re finally able to make those difficult decisions in a way that you hadn’t been able to in a long time.

Therapy for anxiety and life transitions can help you:

  • Trust yourself more within uncertain environments

  • Understand the roots of your anxiety

  • Grow in your ability to care for your needs

  • Build helpful coping skills to manage your anxiety

  • Engage the world around you in fulfilling ways 

  • Rest when you need to rest

You don't have to figure out what's next alone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anxiety:

  • A: Honestly, the line between the two can be blurry – and it doesn't always matter which label fits. What matters is whether it's getting in the way of your life. If you're finding it difficult to sleep, make decisions, or be present in your relationships; if you feel a persistent sense of dread that doesn't seem to lift even on good days; or if you're going through a significant change and feel like you're drowning – these are all signs that some extra support could make a big difference. You don't need a diagnosis to deserve help.

  • A: The fact that you've navigated hard things before is actually a strength, and it's part of what makes this moment confusing. You're used to being capable. The truth is, some transitions are acutely different from others. They don't just ask you to cope; they ask you to change: to shed an old identity and build a new one. That's not a problem you can simply push through. Therapy offers something your usual resilience can't: a dedicated space to process what's actually happening beneath the surface, with someone trained to help you do it safely and effectively.

  • A: The frequency of our virtual therapy sessions will depend on your unique needs and the specific challenges you're facing. The truth is, there's no universal answer, and I'll always be up front with you about what I'm observing as we work together.

    That said, most clients navigating anxiety and life transitions find weekly sessions most helpful to start. It builds important momentum and gives us a consistent ground to work from. As you develop more tools and clarity, we can reassess the frequency together. Therapy doesn’t have to be indefinite; it's meant to get you to a place where you trust yourself to navigate your world. That's always the goal.

  • A: Virtual therapy for anxiety can be just as effective as in-person therapy – but of course, it all depends on your unique circumstances and preferences. There are some studies that show the virtual format can be even more effective for people who are struggling with certain types of anxiety, like social anxiety, or other major life transitions. This is because the virtual format can offer a sense of privacy, comfort, and convenience through the client’s personal environment, which sometimes is more difficult to achieve at a therapist’s office. For others, the flexibility of online therapy can make it easier to make progress on their goals.

    At Therapy for Shawn, I adapt evidence-based “talk therapies” to the virtual setting, which is more easily achieved due to its verbal and conversational nature. If your needs or circumstances warrant in-person support, it is my ethical duty to inform you of that and provide you with reputable, trusted referrals.

  • A: I currently offer sessions at $150 per 50-minute session. Fees are charged after the end of each session with your payment method of choice on file.

  • A: Cancellations must be given 48-hours' notice in order to avoid a session charge.