Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice

Redefine Success. Embrace Change. Step Into What’s Next.

Through therapy, I can support you in:

    •    Making tough career decisions with confidence

    •    Exploring burnout, boredom, or identity loss at work

    •    Transitioning into retirement or a new life phase

    •    Grieving past roles, titles, or versions of yourself

    •    Finding meaning after a layoff or major change

    •    Navigating life milestones (graduation, marriage, parenthood)

    •    Overcoming fear of failure, imposter syndrome, or comparison

    •    Reconnecting with purpose, passion, and personal values

Change can be both exciting and unsettling—especially when it touches your identity, purpose, or livelihood. Whether you’re switching careers, starting over after burnout, retiring, graduating, or simply feeling unfulfilled in your current path, transitions often bring up uncertainty, grief, and a longing for clarity.

As a therapist, I help individuals navigate life and career transitions with intention, courage, and self-awareness. These pivotal moments offer the opportunity not just to move forward—but to realign with who you really are and what you truly want.

You don’t have to figure it all out overnight. With the right support, you can move through transitions not just surviving—but growing.

This chapter may be unfamiliar—but it might be your most authentic yet. Let’s walk into it with clarity and courage.

I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.

Find Clarity and Direction with a Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice

Are you feeling stuck between chapters in your work or life? A trusted Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice like Steven Kilmann, LMFT, can help you find clarity when change feels overwhelming. If you want to make a confident move forward, this guide will show how the right therapy support helps you adapt, grow, and stay grounded.

How Therapy Helps You Through Life and Work Transitions

Change can feel heavy. Whether it’s a career shift, personal loss, or burnout, guidance from a Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice can make the journey easier to manage. Here’s what Steven Kilmann, LMFT, focuses on: Building self-awareness to make choices that match your values Identifying blocks that hold you back Practicing healthy boundaries with others Staying present and balanced when stress runs high Internal link example: Many clients also read about [Mindfulness and Stress Reduction](Sitemap URL) strategies to build calm during transitions.

1. Managing Anxiety in High-Pressure Roles

Many professionals carry work stress into every part of life. Steven Kilmann helps you address: Constant worry about performance Fear of failure or rejection Overthinking decisions Physical tension and sleep issues An Anxiety in Professionals Therapist can teach skills to keep anxiety from controlling your day.

2. Balancing Work and Life

If your career drains your energy, therapy can help you protect personal time. A Work-Life Balance Therapist guides you to: Set limits on after-hours work Prioritize family, hobbies, and rest Learn to say “no” without guilt

3. Recovering from Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

High achievers, caregivers, and helping professionals often face burnout or compassion fatigue. Steven Kilmann, LMFT, works with clients to: Recognize early burnout signs Rebuild physical and mental energy Develop self-care routines that stick As a Burnout Recovery Therapist and Compassion Fatigue Therapist, he provides a supportive space to rest and heal.

4. Finding Purpose and Fulfillment

Some transitions make you question your path. A Life Purpose and Fulfillment Therapist helps you: Identify what truly motivates you Redefine success on your own terms Feel connected to your daily work again

Tools You May Use in Career and Life Transitions Therapy

Steven Kilmann, LMFT, uses evidence-based practices that make a real difference: Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Learn simple exercises to stay present. Assertiveness and Boundaries: Build skills to communicate what you need. Cognitive Behavioral Techniques: Reframe unhelpful thoughts that keep you stuck. Values Clarification: Pinpoint your core values so decisions feel right. Another helpful read: Clients interested in this often explore [Assertiveness and Boundaries](Sitemap URL) for practical boundary-setting steps.

Why Work with Steven Kilmann, LMFT

With years of experience as a Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice, Steven Kilmann understands the demands of high-pressure jobs and the personal shifts that come with them. He helps: Professionals managing Perfectionism and High Achiever mindsets Clients looking to adjust to new work roles Individuals seeking more peace and satisfaction in daily life His warm, direct style makes it easier to face challenges and find new confidence.

Who Benefits Most?

Therapy is for you if you: Struggle with stress in a high-pressure role (Navigating High-Pressure Professions Therapist) Feel stuck deciding your next step Want a clear plan to manage stress, anxiety, or burnout Need support to find purpose or balance again

Start Your Transition Journey Today

Working with a Career and Life Transitions Therapist in Venice gives you tools to handle change with courage. Steven Kilmann, LMFT, is ready to help you move through this next phase with more ease and self-trust. Every session brings you closer to the life you want—one step at a time.