Therapy for Young Adults
Therapy for Young Adults
Located in Hurst, Texas or Virtual Anywhere in Texas
Y’all. Adulting is hard.
You might be finishing school, moving out, starting a career, or trying to make big life choices that feel like they’ll define your future. It’s a lot. Between the pressure to “have your sh** together” and constantly comparing yourself to others, it’s easy to feel lost, anxious, depressed, or stuck. Stepping into adulthood can be exciting–and overwhelming. No matter how much you’ve prepared yourself for this moment, change is tough and let’s be real–adulting is hard.
Growing up doesn’t come with a roadmap ( I know, I wish it did too.), but that’s because everyone’s path can look different.
Many young adults come to therapy for help with challenges like:
Anxiety or stress about school, work, the future, and feeling “behind”
Overthinking and self-doubt that won’t turn off
Difficulty making decisions or feeling stuck in “what’s next”
Identity exploration–figuring out values, goals, or sense of self
Relationship changes with friends, family, or partners
Depression from not feeling like you’re good enough
Burnout from trying to do it all
Life transitions, like moving out, finishing college or starting a new job
These challenges are adult growing pains, like when your legs used to hurt before you grew a couple inches. But you know, emotionally. Maybe you also have some baggage from the past that can make navigating these challenges even more difficult (Thanks parents!).
Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to do it alone. Just imagine:
Being fully present and having a freaking blast with the people you care about, instead of being all up in your head, or preoccupied with your never ending to do list.
Knowing exactly how to handle it when anxiety sends you down a spiral of “everything-is-hot-garbage-what-am-I-doing-with-my-life”, and how to tell that voice in your head to calm the F down.
Feeling like you understand what YOU want, what matters to you, and how to continue to be the awesome person you’re becoming… without feeling like you need a 10-year plan mapped out in your bullet journal right this second.
Confidently setting boundaries, even when it feels terrifying, and realizing the world doesn’t end when you say “no” or express your own needs. Life actually gets easier, swear.
Finding joy in the evolution of your relationships. Friends who give as much as they take, hype you up, and stick with you in the hard times. More independence from your family, and maybe even moments where you *gasp* genuinely like hanging out with your parents.
Therapy for Young Adults Can Help
It may feel unimaginable now, but this does not have to be your life. You can change it. You can get back to being your best self again, that is full of life and joy and delight. And I can help you get there.
Therapy for young adults helps you do 3 things:
Have a safe space to talk about all the baggage life has saddled you with, how you might feel different, or how you are feeling about this terrible thing that no one else seems to really understand.
Learn how trauma and your history affects your brain and body, and ways you can cope with those things that your can use for the rest of your life.
Curate the type of relationships you want to have in your friendships and romantic life by defining the things you value, learning to set boundaries, and how to handle it when they are crossed.
I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and experiences. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and build confidence in who you’re becoming. I can help you make sense of the chaos, identify and reconnect with your values, and create a path that feels authentic to you.
Ready to get this show on the road?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the first session like?
A: Even before the first session with you, we will do an in-person or virtual intake session where I get a sense of the big picture of your family, what happened that brought you to therapy, the most pressing issues for you right now , and what your hopes are.
In the first session, the focus is on building connection and felt safety. A person that doesn’t feel safe is unable to make any progress until they do. If you need it, your parent can be in the room in the first few sessions to help offer that connection and safety. The sessions will follow your lead, letting you choose what activities we do and how we do them.
Q: How involved will my parent or guardian be in my therapy?
A: If you are over the age of 18, then you are legally an adult, and your parent has no ability to access your therapy information. Occasionally clients want to involve their parents in a session or two if it is relevant to what they are working on in therapy, which can be discussed case by case based on each client’s needs.
Q: How do I prepare for therapy?
A: While each person is different, knowing what to expect can take some of the anxiety or fear out of seeing a new therapist. I’ll share photos of me and the office so you can look at them ahead of time and see what it looks like. You can even set a time to come tour the space before your first appointment if that would be helpful.
I’ll spend part of the first session giving you a tour of the office space to eliminate unknowns, providing snacks, talking about privacy, and letting you ask questions.
Q: How do we get started?
A: We will start with a short phone call to make sure I’m a good fit for what you need, and answer any initial questions you may have, and then we will schedule your full intake and your first appointment from there.
