For the middle of life
Midlife has a way of asking new questions.
Read profiles of therapists in the US, UK and Australia who list midlife change among their areas of focus, from work and relationships to identity, purpose and the people who depend on you.
Five things that often shift in midlife
None of these needs to be a crisis to be worth talking about. Each one opens a list of therapists who mention it on their profile.
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Work
Wanting a change of direction, feeling stuck, or wondering what a working life is for now.
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Relationships
Long partnerships that feel different, new relationships, or the end of one.
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Identity
A body, a role or a sense of self that is not quite what it was.
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Purpose
Asking what matters most from here, and how to spend the years ahead.
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Caring both ways
Supporting parents and children at the same time, and finding room for yourself.
A few of the therapists listed here
Each profile sets out how the therapist describes their work, their credentials and where they are based.
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Julie Elliott
Compassionate social worker for life transitions
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Maryann Steiner
Practical support for midlife and life changes
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Sharon Calhoun
Experienced Michigan LMSW helping with midlife transitions
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Cynthia Marcolina
Midlife change and life-direction support
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Jason Willis
Experienced counsellor for life changes
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Denise Gallo
Experienced AASW social worker for life changes
Topics people bring
- Midlife Crisis
- Coping with Life Changes
- Life Purpose
- Career
- Workplace Issues
- Relationship
- Communication Problems
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Issues
- Parenting
- Blended Family Issues
- Family
- Family of Origin Issues
- Caregiver Issues and Stress
- Grief
- Isolation / Loneliness
- Self Esteem
- Body Image
- Stress & Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Anger
- Guilt and Shame
- Money and Financial Issues
- Men's Issues
- Women's Issues
- Sleeping Disorders
Where therapists are listed
United Kingdom
Counsellors and therapists list their professional registration on each profile.
Therapists in the UKAustralia
Counsellors and therapists list their professional registration on each profile.
Therapists in AustraliaReading a profile
Check where they practise
Each profile shows a listed location and license or registration details as the therapist supplied them. Make sure these fit where you live.
Compare how they work
Some therapists describe a structured, practical approach; others talk more about reflection and conversation. Notice which sounds closer to what you want.
Bring one thing to start
You do not need a full account of everything that has changed. One situation or question is enough for a first conversation.
Questions
Do I have to be having a "midlife crisis" to use this site?
No. The therapists listed here mention midlife among their areas of focus, but people look for support in midlife for all sorts of reasons, large and small. You do not need a label for what is going on.
Is there an age range for midlife?
Not a fixed one. People use the word for many different points in adult life. What tends to matter more is the kind of change you are facing than the number.
Can I use this site from the UK or Australia?
Yes. Therapists are listed from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. UK and Australian profiles show professional registration rather than a US state license.
Where does the information come from?
Profiles are based on information supplied by BetterHelp. Each one shows the therapist's credentials and their license or registration details as listed, so you can check them yourself.
This is not an emergency service
If you or someone you know might be in danger, please contact help now.
- United States
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In an emergency, call 911.
- United Kingdom
- Call Samaritans on 116 123. In an emergency, call 999.
- Australia
- Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000.