Adjustment Disorder & Life Transition Therapy for Expats in Europe
Living Abroad and Feeling Unseen or Disconnected?
Adjusting to life in a new country can be exciting — but also deeply disorienting.
Maybe you're dealing with culture shock, identity shifts, or simply missing the ease of being understood, it’s normal to feel out of sync.
Therapy with someone who shares your cultural lens can make all the difference.
I offer individual therapy for American expats in London and throughout Europe — combining clinical training with lived experience.
Common Challenges for Americans Living Abroad
Culture shock or difficulty adjusting to a new way of life
Feelings of loneliness, disconnection, or emotional displacement
Relationship strain or lack of a familiar support system
Stress navigating foreign healthcare or mental health systems
Reverse culture shock or uncertainty about going home
Loss of identity, purpose, or internal direction
Grief over “missing out” on milestones back in the U.S.
Therapy That Understands Your Story
As a fellow American living abroad, I understand the in-between.
I’ve felt the mix of awe and ache that comes with expat life — and I know how validating it is to speak with someone who just gets it.
With me, you won’t have to explain the small things or edit your words.
Instead, we’ll focus on helping you feel more anchored, supported, and emotionally aligned with this chapter of your life.
U.S.-Trained, Europe-Registered Therapist
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California, now based in London and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My training includes advanced study in Systemic Family Therapy at King’s College London and clinical work in an eating disorder service.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices from U.S. clinical training with an internationally informed, culturally sensitive perspective. Rooted in personal experience and professional depth, I bring a deep respect for your unique journey.
What You Can Expect From Our Work Together
A safe, non-judgmental space to process your experience abroad
Tools to manage anxiety, culture shock, and emotional overwhelm
Support around identity shifts and relationship challenges
Exploration of belonging, meaning, and purpose in your current life
Encouragement and insight from someone who shares your cultural context
Flexible online therapy that fits your time zone and schedule
Online Therapy for Expats in London and Throughout Europe
I offer virtual therapy to Americans living across Europe — from London to Barcelona and to smaller towns throughout the U.K., Portugal, Austria, and beyond.
No matter where you’re based, you can access thoughtful, culturally attuned care from someone who understands the emotional terrain of living abroad.
You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Living in another country can stretch you in ways you never expected — and the right support can make all the difference.
Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, connected, and at home within yourself — no matter where you are.
🌿 If you’re navigating life abroad and struggling to feel grounded, you don’t have to do it alone.
Schedule a free consultation to explore somatic, trauma-informed therapy designed for expats in Europe and the UK.
Adjustment Disorder & Life Transitions Therapy for Expats (FAQ)
Relocating to a new country can stir more than excitement—it can awaken anxiety, loss, or identity confusion. Whether you moved to the UK, Spain, or elsewhere in Europe for a job, relationship, or life circumstance, the emotional impact of starting over is real.
I specialize in helping expats and international professionals navigate these transitions through a somatic, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approach so that you can feel grounded and at home again.
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Adjustment disorder describes the emotional and physical stress that arises when life changes feel overwhelming. According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), it involves distress or difficulty functioning within three months of a major life stressor—like relocation, cultural transition, or career change. For expats, this can appear as homesickness, fatigue, irritability, or feeling “stuck” between worlds.
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Relocation touches every layer of identity: where you live, how you connect, and who you are becoming. From a trauma-informed lens (Porges, 2011), the nervous system seeks familiarity and safety. When everything changes—language, culture, community—your body may respond with anxiety, restlessness, or withdrawal. Therapy helps you regulate, process loss, and rebuild a sense of safety in your new environment.
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Somatic therapy (Levine, 1997; Miller-Karas, 2015) works with the body’s sensations to release stored tension and calm the nervous system. Mindfulness, as defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990), cultivates non-judgmental awareness of the present moment—helping you respond with compassion instead of self-criticism.
Together, these approaches support you in recognizing your body’s stress signals, grounding in the present, and discovering inner stability despite external change. -
If distress lasts longer than expected, interferes with work or relationships, or feels heavier than you can manage, therapy can help. You don’t need to wait for a “crisis” to seek support—therapy can be a stabilizing resource for growth, clarity, and integration.
Begin your next chapter
As a US and UK-licensed psychotherapist, I offer online sessions for clients living across Europe. Together we’ll explore your story, soothe your body’s stress response, and help you rebuild belonging from the inside out.
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