ANXIETY DURING LIFE TRANSITIONS

People often reach out for help when anxiety peaks during times of transition. Questions about identity, independence, and decision-making can paralyze many young adults, while shifts in careers, relationship status, pregnancy, and parenting challenges can increase anxiety in adults.

We will help you be true to yourself and live the life you want! With a compassionate perspective, we will help you clarify your goals, map out a plan and identify strategies to improve relationships.

Transitioning to College & Adulthood

For many young people, the transition to college and adulthood is full of unique challenges—which is why there is a new developmental stage called “emerging adulthood” (18-29). Expectations, decision-making, and increased responsibility can cause significant anxiety and impact work performance, relationships with parents, friends, and potential romantic partners. We provide the skills and tools to challenge thoughts, develop healthier behaviors, increase self-confidence, and enable you to achieve independence and accomplish your goals.

Pregnancy

Making the choice to have a baby can be both exciting and scary for many women, but for those who struggle with anxiety or OCD, this time period can cause a significant increase in symptoms. We have worked with many women before, during, and after pregnancy to help address questions relating to medication, infertility, and symptom escalation. We will provide you with the support, tools, and skills needed to to minimize the impact of anxiety or OCD and allow you to enjoy this very special time of life.

Parenting

It can be challenging to parent even the easiest of children. However, if your child has anxiety, OCD, anger or emotion-regulation issues, it can wreak havoc on your family and relationships.

Parents of young children often struggle with setting limits, managing over-the-top tantrums, sleep issues, and navigating changes in their relationships and work-life balance. Parents of adolescents and teens often struggle with unrealistic expectations in a hyper-competitive world, as well as issues related to friends, substance use, and discipline. Finally. parents of struggling young adults often need additional support in helping navigate their young adult children to a successful, independent adulthood.

We provide a safe space to help you explore these challenges and will give you the insight, skills, and tools to improve your relationship with your children and help them achieve their potential!