Stage 7: Therapy for Middle Adulthood
Middle adulthood — roughly the years between about 40 and 65 — can feel like a crossroads. Erikson described this stage as Generativity vs. Stagnation. In simple terms, it’s often a time when we ask ourselves: ‘Am I making a difference? Am I building something meaningful?’ (Generativity) or ‘Does my life feel unproductive, disconnected, or only focused on my own needs without contributing to others?’ (Stagnation)
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a safe place to pause and take stock of your life in the middle years. Some common things our clients explore in this season of life:
The stress of juggling multiple responsibilities
Transitions in family life — from raising teens to becoming an “empty nester”
Shifts in career, goals, or sense of purpose
The desire to leave a lasting impact or create something meaningful
Feelings of restlessness, burnout, or questioning identity
Struggles with emotional regulation due to fears or feelings of depression
Our Approach
Therapy in this stage is a collaborative process. Sometimes it looks like untangling old patterns that feel limiting. Sometimes it’s about creating space to imagine what’s next. And often, it’s simply having someone alongside you who really hears and supports you.
We believe midlife can be a season not just of responsibility, but of possibility. In therapy, we work together to help you reconnect with your values, rediscover your strengths, and move toward a life that feels purposeful, peaceful, and fulfilling.
Why it Matters
By fostering growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of meaning, therapy empowers middle-aged adults to feel fulfilled and continue making positive contributions to the next generation and society as a whole.
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