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YOUNG ADULT
Do you worry that your chosen path may not actually be what you want anymore?
Do you feel like you have to pretend to have it all together but inside you are fearful and worried about being found out?
Do you worry about wanting romance but are unsure if you are ready to commit to something serious?
Do you find that you are constantly comparing yourself to your peers?
You are not alone. Many young adults begin to experience anxiety and self-doubt for the first time when they transition to adulthood. Even the most well adjusted young adult can struggle with adjusting to new responsibilities, challenges to their worldview, setting boundaries and self-doubt.
Whether you are in college, moving into the working world or navigating your 20’s, being a young adult (or “millennial”) comes with its own set of unique challenges. The transition to having more independence, more responsibilities and serious intimate relationships can be overwhelming and confusing. In addition, there may be anxiety related to societal expectations and your own view of how you want to operate in this world. These expectations around employment, financial independence and family planning can leave some young adults feeling pressured and anxious about making lifelong decisions before they are ready.
As a young adult, you are meeting new people and entering new workplace environments. All though these new interactions can be exciting, they can also challenge your world view and identity. For many young adults, identifying who you are and what you believe can create feelings of anxiety and depression. Social media can also be a huge cause of anxiety and depression. Social media’s presence and importance is new to our society but ingrained in the millennial generation. As a young adult, it can be easy to compare yourself to friends and peers and that in itself can cause tremendous pain and disconnect.
Some questions a young adult may want to explore in therapy:
How closely do my beliefs align with my parents? Can I have different believes/values than my parents?
How independent vs dependent do I want to be with my family? Do I have fears/anxieties about this?
Do I subscribe to what is expected of me from my family and society? How much of my worldview is my own vs family and society?
How do I establish and set my own boundaries?
What are my feelings about intimacy and being in a romantic relationship?
How do I stop comparing myself to others?
How Therapy Can Help
I enjoy working with young adults ages 18-35ish. It is difficult to be young, living in New York City and trying to figure out what is best for you and your well being. Through therapy, we will explore your feelings, develop your sense of self and work to manage feelings during stressful times. Through our collaborative work together, we can hope to ease your anxiety, develop coping skills, gain confidence and understand yourself in the context of your environment. We can address issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma to help you move forward in your life.