Individual Therapy for Emerging Adults

What’s next?

Life after high school was going to be great. You were ready to be independent and take that next step.

You worked hard and did everything you were supposed to do to get into a good college. And you expected that getting your degree would be challenging, but nothing you couldn’t accomplish if you put your mind to it.

At first, you got off to a bit of a slow start, but you have been finding your way and figuring things out socially and academically.

Then the procrastination became too much to manage, and the anxiety kicked in like never before, causing you to fall behind in everything. It felt like there was no way to get yourself back on track, let alone ahead.

Execute the Plan or Find the Balance

Or maybe you were on the fast track to entering the working world, opting to learn a trade, start working immediately, and live independently.

But somehow, your social habits interfere with your sleep and jeopardize your training and professional responsibilities. This adulting thing was turning out to be more challenging than it looked.

You feel caught in the middle, not a kid anymore, and not quite feeling all grown-up. You are frustrated that you must keep asking your parents for help – two steps forward and one step back.

By now, you thought you’d be out on your own, and you worry your parents will never see you as grown if you can’t do things alone.

Cloudy Vision

You had a clear vision for your future, but that goal of making a difference in the world appears out of reach. First, you must figure out how to get and keep a steady gig or a salary job with benefits.

And what’s up with your anxiety going from 0 to PANIC LEVEL at least once a week?

Wanting more and not having an actual role model for living the life you want isn’t something you can discuss with your parents. They may love you, but how can you trust them with something like this when they still can’t get your pronouns right?

Stay the Course

You feel like you got off to a good start and going in the right direction, but something’s gnawing at you. How can you be sure it will all work out for you? And how long will it take to create this dream life of yours?

You’re willing to put in the effort and wish there was some guarantee that you won’t be spinning your wheels and end up not moving forward.

You will continue to set boundaries and take steps toward your goals, but it’s hard to create momentum when stuff from the past throws a monkey wrench into the plan. And it doesn’t help when that little voice floods you with self-doubt by reminding you of all the times you tried and failed before or have you convinced that things never work out for “people like us.”

If you continue to be brave and carry on alone, you can overcome obstacles and make progress, but the pacing of the results may not be to your liking.

Don’t Do It Alone

Another option is to create an inner circle to help you progress at a pace that suits you better. Having family and friends on your side and aware of your goals can make a significant difference in helping you realize your vision and share in the fun.

Being in therapy is another way to grow your team and accelerate the process. Improving your skills in self-understanding and creating a system of achieving goals can set you up for a lifetime of success. Knowing what makes you tick and what ticks you off are equally important in getting things done and making things happen.

Think about how good it would feel to dedicate time each week to focus on your personal growth. Imagine the difference it will make to speak to someone who listens, takes you seriously, and gets who you are. What might happen if you commit to expanding your self-awareness and adding resources and tools to help you achieve your goals and create the life you imagine yourself living?

We can work together to make this transition more manageable. Therapy can help, and I’m on your side. Contact me today so we can reduce the stress and uncertainty you feel.