Therapy for Young Adults

You’re at the cusp of early adulthood, and things can feel daunting and confusing. You're navigating your career, relationships, family dynamics, and what it means to be an adult in the real world.

Young adults often struggle with low self-esteem and anxiety during this vulnerable time. They want to succeed and feel happy, but they often feel overwhelmed by what they need to do. The time after graduating college can be particularly tender- you're now "on your own," but you aren't sure what to do next.

How Can Young Adults Benefit From Therapy?

Therapy allows people to process their emotions and needs in a supportive environment. My goal is to provide you with immense empathy, respect, and warmth as we work on helping you feel better about your life. Here are some of the common reasons young adults seek to work with me:

Mental Health Concerns

Therapy can help you better understand your mental health symptoms and their subsequent triggers. It's important to learn how to take care of yourself and look after your mental health, and therapy can offer a roadmap for coping

Many young adults experience mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The onset of these conditions can happen at any time, but they frequently tend to occur within late adolescence or the early twenties. The symptoms can range from being mildly distressing to downright debilitating.

Family Stressors

Even if you're away from your family, that doesn't mean your relationships with them don't faze you. Young adults often find that, as they become more independent, they need to reevaluate some of the boundaries they have with their parents. At the same time, they often still want their family's support.

If you're still living at home, you might be noticing increased tension within your family relationships. You want to be treated like a mature adult, and it can be frustrating when conflicts arise, or when you don't feel respected for who you are. Therapy allows you to explore your family dynamics and discuss how you want to ideally approach these important relationships in your life.

Relationship Issues

Do you know what a healthy relationship is? Many emerging adults come to therapy because they're struggling with dating, intimate relationships, or future planning. You want connection, but you might also struggle with issues like jealousy, poor boundaries, or the fear of being alone.

Therapy can help you better discern healthy relationships from unhealthy ones. Together, we can explore some of the unique challenges you're facing, and we can discuss how to build and nurture meaningful relationships in your life.

Identity Changes

The transition into young adulthood often results in people questioning parts of their identity or values. You're regularly faced with making big decisions about your future. Do you want to go to graduate school? Have children? Get married? Relocate for a new job?

These questions can feel downright overwhelming. You don't want to make the wrong choice, but it can be hard to know the right decision. In therapy, we can dive into your deepest goals and values. This will help you feel more confident, which can support you in making the most optimal choices for your well-being.

Low Self-Esteem

Many young adults grapple with intense feelings of loneliness and shame. You might be wrestling with your own beliefs about incompetence or unlovability. You may not really have a healthy relationship with yourself, and that can affect your other relationships and life goals.

Self-esteem can affect every part of your functioning. In our sessions, we can talk about what's impacted your self-esteem and work to develop new ways to affirm yourself and practice more self-kindness.

What to Expect In Our Work Together

Emerging adulthood is such an important but challenging life stage. Having support can make a profound difference in helping you feel both validated and better prepared for making the most of this time.

I'm well-versed in working with college students and treating other young adult issues. I understand that you're facing new challenges, and I will strive to provide you with a safe space to explore your emotions and learn new ways to cope with your stress or uncertainty. You are not alone, and you deserve to feel understood.

I would be honored to support you as you embark on this new phase. I offer online therapy throughout California. Contact me today to schedule an initial consultation.

Contact

I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with life’s challenges. I can be reached via email at manishachulanimftpps@gmail.com or feel free to reach out through the channels listed below. I look forward to hearing from you.