Make your next move with confidence
Young Adult Therapy in Philadelphia
Are you tired of feeling unsure of yourself and what’s next?
You have to make decisions about your future. You’ve put them off, and now it’s time to figure it out, but it’s hard to even know where to begin.
You’ve been spinning your wheels imagining all of the possible scenarios but it hasn’t gotten you any closer to knowing what would be best for you.
You feel the pressure of time, your parents, and friends— who seem to have it all together.
You are someone who likes to do a good job at everything, so feeling lost is incredibly frustrating.
The future doesn’t have to feel so daunting
Your voice is worth investing in
Determining your path now can save you time and effort in the future. Just as you carefully chose the perfect paint for your room and thoughtfully hung pictures that reflect your personality, making life decisions that truly resonate with your likes and dislikes lays the foundation for long-term fulfillment.
Young adults often grapple with anxiety about their identity and future aspirations. For so long you were defined by the choices your parents made- what school you went to, what you ate for dinner, where you lived, your college major. Parents had a say, or THE say, in so many things. Now, you transition from receiving a great deal of support to carving out your own path. There is pressure to define who you are, which can be both exciting and overwhelming.
So much is unknown and being constructed in the here-and-now, from who you decide to date, to which internship or job you go with. Balancing self-discovery with societal and personal expectations can heighten a sense of uncertainty.
Despite striving for independence, you may still seek guidance and reassurance from parents. Totally normal. Parents can be an amazing source of support or a confusing factor, when parents’ ideas of success differ from your own.
Not all sounding boards are created equal.
It’s important to choose a listening ear who can help you embrace this dual need for autonomy and assistance.
My goal is to give you the space to hear your self. The truth is, listening to your gut can be a lot harder than it sounds. Therapy is a place to take a beat and devote a specific time & place to be heard. This gives your mind and body the freedom to relax and stop working overtime. Sleep will come knowing you are working toward a goal. Confidence will improve knowing you have a partner and a plan. And your voice will be heard.
Changes
You may be in a place of change. Maybe you’re a recent college graduate considering what’s ahead or on the brink of proposing or breaking-up, unsure what will ultimately lead to the most fulfilling life.
We take the time to understand what’s causing you to feel stuck, paralyzed, or just going around in circles.
In getting some clarity on this trend happening in your mind, we will unlock your potential to act.
It is possible to make decisions and move forward.
Young Adult Therapy can help you…
Make decisions
See things more clearly
Feel more in control
Find your people
Get clear about relationships
Align your personal values with your relationships, career, and sense of self
Frequently asked questions about young adult therapy
FAQs
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A lot of people start therapy unsure where to begin or what to talk about. You can pretty much start anywhere. I am an experienced listener and will be paying close attention to help us land on the important stuff.
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I will help. We get started with an intake where I’ll be asking questions and guiding the conversation. As a therapist, I am skilled at noticing what’s really important to you so that you don’t have to come with an agenda or plan.
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If you are in danger we will talk about immediate steps to protect your safety. If what you’re experiencing is more of a pattern that leaves you feeling unseen, unheard, or manipulated, then we’ll work together to see this pattern more clearly, find ways of setting boundaries and prioritizing your needs so that the old dynamic can morph into one that allows you to have the space you need.
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I do not specialize in couples therapy. Instead, I provide individual adult therapy for people interested in working through the issues that keep coming up in their relationships with themselves and others.