Becoming yourself can be one of the hardest parts of growing up
Young Adult Therapy
The transition into adulthood can bring a surprising amount of uncertainty. You may be adjusting to college or life away from home, figuring out friendships and relationships, making decisions about your future, or trying to understand who you are outside of the expectations you’ve grown up with.
You might be doing well on the surface while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, self-critical, or unsure of yourself. Maybe you’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself to succeed, comparing yourself to everyone around you, questioning your choices, or wondering why this stage of life doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.
You may be looking for support with:
anxiety, overthinking, or frequent worry
academic pressure or perfectionism
difficulty adjusting to college or living away from home
self-doubt or uncertainty about decisions
friendships, dating, or relationship concerns
loneliness or difficulty finding where you fit
changing relationships with parents or family
identity, independence, and figuring out what you want
career decisions or uncertainty about the future
boundaries and learning to express your needs
low mood, feeling stuck, or feeling disconnected
transitions such as graduating, moving, starting a first job, or returning home
How I Work With Young Adults
This stage of life often involves figuring things out in real time, and therapy can offer a place to sort through what feels confusing without needing to have all of the answers yet. We may look at the expectations you place on yourself, the relationships and experiences that have shaped you, or patterns that seem to keep showing up.
I’m an active participant in the work. I’ll ask questions, share what I’m noticing, help you look at things from different angles, and offer practical tools when they may be useful. At times, that may include worksheets, reading recommendations, or concrete strategies to try between sessions, if that feels helpful to you.
The goal is not simply to get through a difficult period, but to better understand yourself, build confidence in your own decisions, and develop ways of navigating relationships, uncertainty, and change that you can carry with you into adulthood.
For Parents
Parents are often the ones who first begin looking for support, especially when a young adult is struggling away at school or during a major transition. I’m happy to speak with parents who are helping their child find a therapist and answer general questions about my practice and approach.
Once a young adult is my client, however, therapy is their private space. For clients who are adults, I only involve parents or other family members with the client’s permission, aside from circumstances in which disclosure is required for safety or by law.
The Relationship Matters
The relationship we build is an important part of the work. I care deeply about my clients, and my hope is that you feel I’m genuinely in your corner, not simply listening, but thinking alongside you and invested in helping you move forward.
Therapy can involve serious or difficult conversations, but there is also room for warmth, humor, and moments of lightness. Feeling comfortable enough to talk openly, and sometimes even laugh together, can be an important part of meaningful therapy.
Support During a Changing Stage of Life
College and young adulthood can be a time of tremendous growth, but growth does not always feel comfortable while it is happening. Therapy can help you make sense of what you are carrying forward, what you may be ready to let go of, and what kind of life you want to begin building for yourself.
Learn more about My Approach.