Adrienne Pastore

There are times in our life when we all need a little extra support. I specialize in helping people navigate life's "messy middle," the times in our life when roles, relationships, and plans are shifting. I work with emerging adults finding their footing in adulthood, parents balancing the needs of their children and aging family members, and adults adjusting to empty nest, divorce, loss, or other major life transitions. Together, we can make sense of what's changing and help you feel more grounded and confident in what comes next.

I offer a warm, practical, stregnths-based approach to therapy. Together, we'll slow things down, sort through what feels overwhelming, identify what is within your control, and develop strategies that fit your real life. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with a greater sense of direction.

Life gets messy. Therapy doesn't require you to pretend otherwise. If you're somewhere between "I've got this" and "what am I even doing?" I'd be happy to help you sort through it. You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Sometimes the messy middle is exactly where we start.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe each person is the expert on their own life, and my role is to help clients better understand themselves while developing practical tools to manage stress, emotions, relationships, and life’s challenges.

I tailor therapy to each individual’s needs and draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and solution-focused strategies.

My goal is to help clients feel supported while also building insight, confidence, resilience, and healthier coping skills that can be used outside of sessions

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable, supportive therapeutic relationship. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, the challenges you’ve been facing, and what you hope to gain from the process.

There is no pressure to have everything figured out or to share more than you feel comfortable sharing. I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, respected, and able to move at a pace that feels right for them. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Together, we’ll begin identifying goals, strengths, and practical strategies that can help you feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.