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Notes from the barn and the therapy room

On anxiety, trauma, change, riding, and what horses keep teaching me.

Summer Stress: Managing Expectations When “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Feels Like a Lot

Summer Stress: Managing Expectations When “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Feels Like a Lot

Summer Stress: Managing Expectations When “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Feels Like a Lot

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 21/07/2026

Summer stress is real. Life transitions therapy in Virginia can help you stop powering through & start processing what this season offers.

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

When the Past Shows Up Uninvited: The Long-Term Effects of Trauma on Life Transitions

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 24/05/2026

Trauma doesn't stay in the past during major changes. A life transition therapist in Powhatan, VA, helps address old wounds & move forward.

When Life Changes Without Your Permission: Navigating Transitions After Loss, Divorce, and Unexpected Endings

When Life Changes Without Your Permission: Navigating Transitions After Loss, Divorce, and Unexpected Endings

When Life Changes Without Your Permission: Navigating Transitions After Loss, Divorce, and Unexpected Endings

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 15/12/2025

Navigate grief, change, & identity shifts with care. Learn how therapy for life transitions in Powhatan, VA, can help you rebuild.

Life Transitions, Resilience, and Healing: Learning to See the Path Forward

Life Transitions, Resilience, and Healing: Learning to See the Path Forward

Life Transitions, Resilience, and Healing: Learning to See the Path Forward

Courtenay Baber

Published on: 03/03/2025

Find support with therapy for life transitions in Powhatan, VA. Navigate change, build resilience, and gain clarity with a caring therapist.