Psychotherapy Services
Individual and Group Counseling
MAXINE SUSHELSKY, LMHC
279 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
Telephone:
617.458.9072
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Are you experiencing a transition in your life--
in a relationship, career, education, or
life-stage such as early adulthood or midlife?
Are you overwhelmed and uncertain, feeling sad, anxious, grief-stricken, resentful, conflicted, or confused?
Are you operating in “crisis-mode?”
Change of all types stirs up unsettling feelings, including unresolved issues, memories and traumas. Or, you might feel a sense of loss one minute, and excitement the next. You might feel like a stranger to yourself, acting in ways that are different from your usual ways of acting and being in the world.
Transitions are a part of life, just as they are a part of nature. They are special times because they provide an opening for starting anew while, at the same time, strengthening your core self. Whether you have chosen a transition or it has come into your life without your choosing or wanting it, a transition offers you an opportunity to increase your self-confidence and your ability to make more conscious choices.
Though it may seem daunting, sorting out your feelings with a trained professional can enhance your sense of control and well-being, helping you weather the difficulties and make a smoother transition. When your feelings overwhelm you, they can cloud your vision and interfere with your best intentions. When they are given a voice in a safe place with a compassionate and skilled listener, rather than being at their mercy, your feelings can infuse your life with energy and passion. I enjoy helping people find, listen to, and accept the wisdom of their own inner voice while navigating difficult life transitions.
in a relationship, career, education, or
life-stage such as early adulthood or midlife?
Are you overwhelmed and uncertain, feeling sad, anxious, grief-stricken, resentful, conflicted, or confused?
Are you operating in “crisis-mode?”
Change of all types stirs up unsettling feelings, including unresolved issues, memories and traumas. Or, you might feel a sense of loss one minute, and excitement the next. You might feel like a stranger to yourself, acting in ways that are different from your usual ways of acting and being in the world.
Transitions are a part of life, just as they are a part of nature. They are special times because they provide an opening for starting anew while, at the same time, strengthening your core self. Whether you have chosen a transition or it has come into your life without your choosing or wanting it, a transition offers you an opportunity to increase your self-confidence and your ability to make more conscious choices.
Though it may seem daunting, sorting out your feelings with a trained professional can enhance your sense of control and well-being, helping you weather the difficulties and make a smoother transition. When your feelings overwhelm you, they can cloud your vision and interfere with your best intentions. When they are given a voice in a safe place with a compassionate and skilled listener, rather than being at their mercy, your feelings can infuse your life with energy and passion. I enjoy helping people find, listen to, and accept the wisdom of their own inner voice while navigating difficult life transitions.
