When Life Changes, Everything Can Feel Uncertain
Something in your life has shifted.
Maybe it's your health. Maybe it's a new stage of life.
Maybe things just don't feel as steady or familiar as they once did.
You might feel:
Uncertain about what comes next
Disconnected from the life you once knew
Overwhelmed trying to adjust to something you didn't plan for
This space - between what was and what's next - can feel disorienting. But you don't have to navigate it on your own.
Maybe it's your health. Maybe it's a new stage of life.
Maybe things just don't feel as steady or familiar as they once did.
You might feel:
Uncertain about what comes next
Disconnected from the life you once knew
Overwhelmed trying to adjust to something you didn't plan for
This space - between what was and what's next - can feel disorienting. But you don't have to navigate it on your own.
Hi, I'm ColetteI’m a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Portland, Oregon, and I support individuals who are moving through meaningful life transitions.
You can expect therapy with me to feel conversational and comfortable. I enjoy supporting my clients as they find their footing again after experiencing a shift in life that throws them off balance. |
Colette Cottrill, LPC
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While I’ve worked extensively with grief and loss, my work has evolved to support people navigating a wider range of changes—especially:
As someone living with Parkinson’s, I understand firsthand how life can shift in ways you didn’t expect and how important it is to find your footing again.
- Living with neurological or movement-related conditions (including Parkinson’s)
- Adjusting to ongoing health challenges
- Moving through midlife or identity shifts
- Navigating anxiety that comes with uncertainty
As someone living with Parkinson’s, I understand firsthand how life can shift in ways you didn’t expect and how important it is to find your footing again.
My Approach
My practice is about helping you move through uncertainty in a way that feels grounded, practical, and real.
Our work together is:
Our work together is:
Conversational
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Comprehensive
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Focused on Daily Life
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This is a space where you can:
Talk openly about what’s changing
Make sense of what you’re experiencing
And begin to take small, meaningful steps forward
I believe that not all change needs to be life-altering all at once. Sometimes, it’s the smallest, most tangible shifts that create the deepest impact.
Talk openly about what’s changing
Make sense of what you’re experiencing
And begin to take small, meaningful steps forward
I believe that not all change needs to be life-altering all at once. Sometimes, it’s the smallest, most tangible shifts that create the deepest impact.
What We'll Focus On
Together, we’ll explore:
What feels most challenging right now
What’s within your control
How to navigate change in a way that feels manageable
The goal isn’t to “fix” everything. It’s to help you feel more steady, clear, and capable as you move forward.
What feels most challenging right now
What’s within your control
How to navigate change in a way that feels manageable
The goal isn’t to “fix” everything. It’s to help you feel more steady, clear, and capable as you move forward.
A Space to Find Your Next Version of Peace
My work is still rooted in helping you rediscover your place of peace but not by going backward.
Instead we focus on:
Who you are now
What your life looks like today
And how to move forward from here
Instead we focus on:
Who you are now
What your life looks like today
And how to move forward from here