Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Are you thinking about taking your relationship to the next level? Have you started talking to each other about marriage? Are you already engaged and planning your wedding? As you prepare for your future together, our QLC counselors are here to support and guide you toward a successful, satisfying marriage. Our premarital counseling typically is 3-6 sessions, depending on the needs of the couple. While there are common topics that we address in premarital counseling, the sessions will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. These are some of the areas that we’ll help you explore in premarital counseling: Emotional intimacy and connection Communication Love languages Conflict resolution Sexuality Finances Building trust Childrearing Religion/Spirituality Relationships with in-laws Relationships with friends Career and work-life balance Watch the video to learn more Get more info at  Premarital Counseling - Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young...

Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you having problems with your boss or co-workers? Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you want to improve your productivity and concentration? Do you know where you want to go in your career, but don’t know how to get there? Or maybe you are unclear about where you want to head? For many quarterlifers, figuring out your career, and finding a job, is one of the biggest stressors. Whether it’s the job you have, the one you wish you had, or the one you have not yet imagined—thinking about it probably consumes a lot of your time and energy. We know that there are unlimited career issues that quarterlifers deal with, and we are skilled at helping you figure it all out. Our philosophy is that career coaching is a partnership between therapist and client. Here are some of the ways career coaching can help you: Explore your passion and purpose Identify your career goals Achieve your ...

Mariana  is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C. She has experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, and a community mental health clinic. Mariana’s areas of interest include working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, career and relationship concerns, as well as LGBTQ and multicultural issues. Through an empathic, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic approach, Mariana strives to help her clients develop awareness and authenticity, which she believes activates their innate potential to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Mariana is fluent in Portuguese. Education / Licenses Advanced Training, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Postdoctoral Fellowship – Psychodynamic Approaches to Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University PsyD – Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University MLHR – Masters, Labor and Human Resources, The Ohio State University BA...

Dr Christine O'Connor, Founder and Director of the Quarterlife Center speaking about Perinatal/Postpartum Counseling. Are you pregnant and feeling more anxious than normal? Do you and your partner find yourselves feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, down, and irritable after the birth of your baby? Is your struggle with infertility taking over your life and your finances? Do you blame yourself? Do you blame your partner? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. And we are here to help. Visit our site - Perinatal/Postpartum Counseling - Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Professionals

Are you in your twenties or thirties and grieving the death of a loved one? If you are, you already know that this is a particularly difficult time of life to grieve the loss of someone you love. Grieving a loss as a young adult is challenging for several reasons: 1) Experiencing grief during the quarterlife phase of life is an “off-time” life event, meaning that it is not expected to occur during that phase of life. We do not expect that young adults will have to experience the death of a friend or sibling, so it’s a non-normative event. It is expected, however, that a quarterlifer would experience the death of a grandparent, and this expected event is called an “on-time” or normative event. Off-time events have been found to be harder to cope with because they often feel unjust and unexpected. Because grief during the quarterlife stage of life is non-normative, quarterlifers who are mourning are likely to feel alone because peers don’t share and understand their exper...

The term “individual counseling,” (also known as therapy, psychotherapy, and talk therapy), is counseling that focuses on an individual’s issues, in contrast to  couples counseling , which focuses on issues within the couple, or  family therapy , which focuses on the family unit. In individual counseling, you’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, discuss earlier experiences in your life, and resolve challenges you’re having currently. Why meet with a therapist? Individual therapy is a useful treatment for coping with problems and learning new strategies for resolving issues. Therapists are licensed professionals who are skilled at listening and helping you find solutions to your problems in a nonjudgmental, confidential setting. They have expertise in helping you explore your thoughts and feelings, without bringing their own needs into the mix. It’s important that you feel safe and comfortable with the therapist that you choose (see this post on how to find th...

Mariana   Figueira  is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington, D.C. She has experience working in private practice, university counseling centers, and a community mental health clinic. Mariana’s areas of interest include working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, career and relationship concerns, as well as LGBTQ and multicultural issues. Through an empathic, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic approach, Mariana strives to help her clients develop awareness and authenticity, which she believes activates their innate potential to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Mariana is fluent in Portuguese. Education / Licenses Advanced Training, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Postdoctoral Fellowship – Psychodynamic Approaches to Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University PsyD – Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University MLHR – Masters, Labor and Human Resources, The Ohio...

Being a young adult can be fun, but it can also be pretty daunting. You may have wondered if you're having a quarterlife crisis. Dr. Christine Greer O'Connor, Founder of the  Quarterlife Center , shares 3 signs that you should look for. If you're experiencing any of these signs, you may be having a quarterlife crisis. Facing it sooner rather than later is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Visit at  Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Professionals  to learn more

Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you having problems with your boss or co-workers? Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you want to improve your productivity and concentration? Do you know where you want to go in your career, but don’t know how to get there? Or maybe you are unclear about where you want to head? For many quarterlifers, figuring out your career, and finding a job, is one of the biggest stressors. Whether it’s the job you have, the one you wish you had, or the one you have not yet imagined—thinking about it probably consumes a lot of your time and energy. We know that there are unlimited career issues that quarterlifers deal with, and we are skilled at helping you figure it all out. Our philosophy is that career coaching is a partnership between therapist and client. Here are some of the ways career coaching can help you: Explore your passion and purpose Identify your career goals Achieve...

What Is A Quarterlife Crisis? A quarterlife crisis, which occurs in your 20s or 30s, is a time period when you feel stressed out and have doubts about how to transition into adulthood. It is often accompanied by worry that you won’t make the “right” choices. We Understand Where You Are While being in your 20s and 30s can be an exciting time of life, it can also feel overwhelming. This is often the time when you are experiencing so many things for the first time, like transitioning from school to a full-time career, deciding whether to go to graduate school, moving to a new city, ending a relationship, getting engaged, increasing individual responsibility, and budgeting your finances. You may think you should have it all figured out already. Sometimes quarterlife issues present themselves as fundamental choices—comfort in a relationship or job v. taking a risk; fun lifestyle v. settling down; financial support v. independence. No matter what the issues, a quarterlif...

How To Help A Grieving Young Adult? Grief has many causes and many faces. Losing a loved one, and then feeling alone in your grief can feel devastating. Grieving is never easy, but the grieving process for young adults (quarterlifers) is particularly rough . With a few exceptions, a young adult doesn’t expect to face the death of a loved one. Because grieving a death is non-normative during this phase of life, a grieving quarterlifer is apt to feel like peers don’t understand. Additionally, it can be challenging to find resources and help for grieving young adults. As a 25 year-old grieving client expressed, “my friends don’t know how to handle my sadness. I feel so alone . . . like everyone is tiptoeing around me.” As a result of feeling alone, your grieving friend may start to distance herself. Likewise out of fear of upsetting your grieving friend or saying the wrong thing, you may begin to distance yourself. Although it is a natural reaction, it is the opposite of...

Patti brings a unique style and extensive experience to working with quarterlifers. This is the time to consciously take the opportunity presented to explore who you are now and navigate your way to who you want to be and what you want your life to look like. Patti can help guide you through this time with her collaborative style and expertise in using mind and body modalities, in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, to enhance your insight and ability to create the life you want. Her own quarterlife crisis led her to this work and propelled her to take risks in career and relationships. The struggles and stress of this time in her life was the driver to promote change and growth. Education / Licenses Advanced Training, Center for Mind Body Medicine Advanced Training, PACT Institute MA in Educational Psychology, University of Texas, Austin Licensed Professional Counselor: Washington, D.C. LPC Learn more at Patricia Anderson, LPC - Quarterlife Center ...

Christine Greer O’Connor , Founder and Director of the Quarterlife Center, is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with quarterlife clients. At age 24, she experienced her own quarterlife crisis. It motivated her to closely examine who she was and how she could create a fulfilling life for herself and be a positive influence on her loved ones and community. This journey inspired her to help others successfully navigate the changes, challenges, and exciting experiences of young adulthood. She enjoys helping quarterlifers thrive and live more intentionally as they make important choices about relationships, careers, and their place in the world. In addition to helping her clients, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing tennis, and taking a good power nap. Christine is fluent in Spanish. Education / Licenses Advanced Training, The Washington School of Psychiatry Advanced Training, American Institute for Psych...

Are you thinking about taking your relationship to the next level? Have you started talking to each other about marriage? Are you already engaged and planning your wedding? As you prepare for your future together, our QLC counselors are here to support and guide you toward a successful, satisfying marriage. Our premarital counseling typically is 3-6 sessions, depending on the needs of the couple. While there are common topics that we address in premarital counseling, the sessions will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. These are some of the areas that we’ll help you explore in premarital counseling: Emotional intimacy and connection Communication Love languages Conflict resolution Sexuality Finances Building trust Childrearing Religion/Spirituality Relationships with in-laws Relationships with friends Career and work-life balance Get more info at Premarital Counseling - Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Professionals About the Qu...

Being in your twenties and thirties as a quarterlifer is an exciting time full of transitions, firsts, and, of course, plenty of questions and unknowns. For many millennials, the questions and unknowns overtake and drown out the excitement, leading to feelings of being lost and having no direction. A great first step toward finding your way is to create a personal vision statement. From that basic, but critical first step, you can build the life YOU want. Moving forward without one is a lot like trying to get somewhere you have never been without Google Maps or WAZE. Moving forward WITH one can improve happiness for millennials. A vision statement should capture your values, goals and priorities for your life. Refer back to it, edit it as needed over time, and rely on it to stay focused on what really matters to you. Use this as a tool to guide your choices about romance, friendship, family, and career. How do you begin? You must think about the life that YOU wa...

Are you in your twenties or thirties and grieving the death of a loved one? If you are, you already know that this is a particularly difficult time of life to grieve the loss of someone you love. Grieving a loss as a young adult is challenging for several reasons: 1) Experiencing grief during the quarterlife phase of life is an “off-time” life event, meaning that it is not expected to occur during that phase of life. We do not expect that young adults will have to experience the death of a friend or sibling, so it’s a non-normative event. It is expected, however, that a quarterlifer would experience the death of a grandparent, and this expected event is called an “on-time” or normative event. Off-time events have been found to be harder to cope with because they often feel unjust and unexpected. Because grief during the quarterlife stage of life is non-normative, quarterlifers who are mourning are likely to feel alone because peers don’t share and understand their experie...

The Quarterlife Center (QLC) is a place where quarterlifers get help discovering answers about themselves and their relationships to figure out the road ahead. We are professional, licensed therapists who specialize in providing counseling to adults in their 20s and 30s. We are dedicated to helping you live life to the fullest by guiding you to create the life you want. At the Quarterlife Center, we believe that the most important investment you can make is in yourself. We provide the following services: Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Premarital Counseling Perinatal/Postpartum Counseling Career Coaching QLC was founded by Dr. Christine Greer O’Connor, with the goal of providing specialized services to young adults during a critical time in their lives. After working with young adults in her private psychotherapy practice, she saw the need for support and guidance for quarterlifers trying to adjust to adulthood. As a result, she was motivated to de...

Nervous that you haven’t figured out what to do with your life? Worried that you’re getting left behind as your peers move on? Lacking motivation or direction? Trying to identify your passion? Thinking about starting graduate school? Struggling in a relationship? Feeling pressure to get married and settle down? Relying on your parents for financial support more than you’d like? Feeling confused by all of the options available to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider starting therapy. Psychotherapy is a treatment process that is often very useful in helping people cope with their problems. Our licensed therapists are dedicated to helping you, and they are skilled at listening and providing feedback. In individual counseling, you will explore and discuss your difficulties and develop solutions to your particular problems. It is common to feel nervous and ambivalent when beginning the therapy process. Our compassionate, caring counselo...

Major life transitions can impact us at any age. You may find yourself questioning where you are in life and in your relationships and feeling unsure of what steps to take next. Amy is skilled at supporting clients as they deal with the challenges that occur during the quarterlife phase of life. She provides caring and holistic counseling services to adults facing challenges related to relationships, fertility, career stress/career change, and loss. She has extensive experience working with those who have suffered loss including infertility and pregnancy loss, chronic illness, medical crises, and sudden death. She also has expertise in couples and sex therapy, and is dedicated to helping couples navigate changing roles in their relationship. Amy is a trauma-informed, LGBTQ affirming, culturally competent therapist. Education / Licenses Advanced Training, Sex Therapy Advanced Training, Grief Counseling Advanced Training, Hospice and Palliative Care Advanced Training, Viol...