Therapy for Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
The transition to adulthood is exciting and overwhelming. We help young adults build the emotional toolkit they need to navigate college, careers, relationships, and finding their place in the world.
Common Concerns
Young adulthood comes with a unique set of pressures. These are some of the challenges we help with most often.
Young adulthood (roughly ages 18 to 25) is a period of immense transition. Whether navigating college coursework, starting a first career, forming new relationships, or moving away from family for the first time, these changes can trigger or intensify anxiety, depression, identity confusion, and perfectionism. The brain is still developing during this stage, which means emotional regulation and decision-making skills are actively being shaped by everyday experiences. It is a time of tremendous growth, but also one of genuine vulnerability.
Many young adults in our community grew up as high-achieving students in competitive academic environments. Now, as they step into the wider world, they may face burnout, imposter syndrome, or a persistent feeling that they "should" have it all figured out by now. Social media comparison only amplifies these pressures, creating an unrealistic measuring stick for success, appearance, and happiness. The gap between how life looks online and how it actually feels can leave young adults feeling isolated and inadequate, even when they are doing well by any objective standard.
Therapy provides a grounding, judgment-free space to explore identity, develop healthy coping skills, and build lasting confidence during this pivotal chapter of life. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing, methods that resonate with young adults because they are collaborative, practical, and focused on real-world results. If you or a young adult in your life is struggling to find footing, reaching out for support is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the most courageous steps you can take.
- Anxiety & Overwhelm
- Depression & Burnout
- Identity & Purpose
- Relationship Challenges
- Career Uncertainty
- Perfectionism
- Loneliness & Isolation
- Substance Use Concerns
Our Approach
We provide a collaborative, non-judgmental space where young adults can explore who they are and who they want to become.
Young adulthood is a uniquely in-between stage. You're no longer a teenager, but the world often expects you to have everything figured out already. Our therapists understand this tension. We create a space that's both supportive and empowering, helping young adults develop their own voice and direction without judgment. Whether you're navigating your first real job, a difficult roommate situation, or a relationship that's raising old patterns, therapy can help you build the self-awareness and skills to move forward with confidence.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps young adults identify and restructure unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, self-doubt, and procrastination, replacing them with more balanced, empowering perspectives.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based living and psychological flexibility, helping young adults stop fighting their inner experiences and start building a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
Motivational Interviewing
This collaborative approach helps young adults explore ambivalence and build internal motivation for change, whether that means shifting habits, pursuing goals, or making difficult life decisions.
Treatment Modalities
Our therapists use a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to the young adult experience.
These modalities are particularly effective for young adults because they combine practical skill-building with deeper self-understanding. CBT provides clear frameworks for managing anxiety and negative thought patterns that often intensify during times of transition. DBT equips young adults with emotional regulation and interpersonal skills that are immediately applicable to real-world situations. For those carrying the weight of earlier experiences, trauma-informed approaches help process those experiences so they no longer drive today's choices.
Psychiatry and testing, in the same practice
If therapy alone isn't enough, Dr. Amar Chakra, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist, provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management, including for ADHD in adults. Dr. Rebecca Marshall, a clinical neuropsychologist, also evaluates young adults for ADHD, learning disabilities, and other concerns. Both work alongside our therapists, so care stays connected under one roof.
Recommended Therapists
These team members work with young adults ages 18-25.
