Therapy for College Students and Young Adults

Helping Navigate College and Early Adulthood

While college and early adulthood is often a very dynamic and exciting time, it can also be challenging and overwhelming. Students and young adults are tasked with balancing their studies/jobs, social life, dating, and discovering their own direction and purpose. Young adults today are also facing a different set of challenges than previous generations; they are grappling with increased feelings of loneliness and isolation, the pervasive presence of social media, and a tumultuous social political climate.

It is not uncommon for young adults to experience high levels of stress when facing these challenges, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression can also surface during this demanding phase of life. Whether you are experiencing mental health challenges or feeling overwhelmed, therapy can be especially helpful for young adults to process their experiences, develop coping skills, and set a solid foundation for the future.

Some Concerns Faced by Young Adults

  • Adjustment to college/life transitions

  • Academic challenges

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Executive functioning challenges

  • Identity development

  • Social/relationship problems

  • Stress

  • Substance use/misuse

  • Trauma

What To Look Out For

  • Constant worry/anxiety

  • Decreased academic/career performance

  • Difficulty managing daily tasks

  • Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope

  • Frequent use or misuse of substances

  • Lack of interest in activities previously enjoyed

  • Persistent feelings of low self-worth or low self-esteem

  • Pervasive feelings of sadness or hopelessness

  • Relationship problems

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities

How Therapy Can Benefit Young Adults

  • Boost feelings of self-esteem and self-worth

  • Build coping and emotion regulation skills

  • Develop healthy habits

  • Identify goals and values

  • Improve relationships

  • Improve problem-solving skills

  • Increase self-awareness

  • Manage stress

  • Process difficult thoughts and feelings

  • Reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression

Contact Me

Fill out the form below or email me at julia@drjuliaslatkin.com to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.