Life Transitions Counseling

Dr. Laura Pfledderer, informally known as Dr. P-Fled, offers life transitions counseling at Lifting Spirits, PLLC, helping individuals navigate change with confidence and clarity. Based in Morehead City, North Carolina, Dr. P-Fled’s practice provides a supportive, empathetic space to embrace new chapters and overcome challenges.

What is Life Transitions Counseling?

Life transitions—such as career changes, relocation, retirement, or family shifts—can bring stress, uncertainty, or opportunity. Dr. P-Fled’s counseling is designed for teens, adults, and families facing these changes, offering tools to manage emotions and adapt effectively. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps clients build resilience and find purpose in transition.

Dr. P-Fled believes change is a chance for growth. Her client-centered approach, grounded in a Christian foundation, creates a safe environment to explore your journey and thrive in new circumstances.

Does Life Transitions Counseling Work?

Yes, counseling for life transitions is effective, with research supporting CBT and DBT for reducing stress and enhancing adaptability during change. Dr. P-Fled, with over 16 years of experience, including U.S. Air Force service and crisis intervention, tailors these therapies to your unique situation, fostering confidence and progress.

Whether you’re navigating a military relocation, a career shift, or personal growth, Dr. P-Fled’s guidance can help. Contact us to explore how counseling can support your transition.

Who Can Benefit from Life Transitions Counseling?

Dr. P-Fled’s life transitions counseling is designed for anyone facing significant change, including:

  • Teens adjusting to school or family changes
  • Adults navigating career transitions or retirement
  • Military families relocating or transitioning to civilian life
  • Individuals facing divorce, parenthood, or aging
  • Those seeking personal growth amid life shifts

With her compassionate, strengths-based approach, Dr. P-Fled helps clients of all ages embrace change with resilience and optimism.

What to Expect in a Life Transitions Counseling Session

During counseling with Dr. P-Fled, you’ll work together to navigate your transition and achieve your goals. Here’s what to expect:

  • Assessment: Dr. P-Fled will explore your transition, challenges, and aspirations.
  • Skill-Building: Learn strategies, like stress management or goal-setting, using CBT and DBT.
  • Personalized Support: Sessions focus on your unique journey, whether adapting to change or seizing opportunities.
  • Ongoing Growth: Dr. P-Fled provides tools to sustain progress between sessions, fostering confidence.

Sessions are tailored to your needs, with progress often seen in reduced stress and greater clarity. Dr. P-Fled offers in-person and telehealth options for flexibility.

Benefits of Life Transitions Counseling

Counseling with Dr. P-Fled can lead to transformative outcomes, including:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety during change
  • Improved adaptability and problem-solving
  • Enhanced confidence and self-awareness
  • Stronger relationships through transition
  • Empowerment to embrace new opportunities

Other Services at Lifting Spirits, PLLC

Life transitions counseling is one of many ways Dr. P-Fled supports you. She also offers:

  • Trauma and PTSD counseling
  • Military and veteran mental health support
  • Anxiety and depression therapy
  • ADHD counseling
  • Grief and loss counseling
  • Marriage and family therapy

Lifting Spirits, PLLC accepts cash, insurance, and provides superbills for reimbursement, ensuring accessible care for all.