Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

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.  Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Professionals

You may have heard it called any of these things: telemental health therapy, video therapy, online therapy, Internet-based therapy, remote counseling, virtual therapy, or e-therapy…but what is it exactly? Remote therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which a professional therapist provides counseling services via phone, video, or sometimes even text, rather than conventional in-person therapy. At QLC, we offer remote therapy for our clients in order to ensure continuity of care, even when clients are unable to come into the office for in-person appointments. We understand how busy our clients are, and we are committed to making therapy accessible and convenient. Research has found that remote counseling is becoming increasingly popular and effective, especially among young adults in their twenties and thirties. As our lives are becoming busier, there is an increasing need for mental health support and even less time to schedule in-person office appointments. Remote counseling ...

Are you feeling stressed out? Here are 4 tips for reducing your stress: 1) Nurture yourself. Do whatever it is that nurtures you. Take a walk. Call a friend. Read a book. Journal. Meditate. Cook your favorite meal. Get a massage. Take a nap. Watch a movie. Make time to do whatever it is that helps you unwind and relax. 2) Practice gratitude. Start a gratitude journal. Try it for 1 week and see how it feels. For 1 week, write down 3 things each day that you are grateful for. Examples are “I feel happy about my new shoes,” “I am thankful for my supportive brother,” and “I’m grateful that I’m in good health.” 3) Reach out to friends. You don’t have to (and you shouldn’t) manage your stress alone. Research has found that social support is an important factor in reducing stress and improving physical and mental health. The number of friends you have is less important than the quality of your friendships. In other words, regardless of the number of friends you have or how o...

Meet Desiree Pearson, Ph.D. Being a young adult in the quarterlife stage can present challenges in self-identity, relationships, career, family and lifestyle. Are you struggling with major life transitions as you navigate the demands of adulthood and find that it’s impacting your mood, motivation, decision-making or overall functioning? Listening to your distress and seeking therapy is a sign of strength. Desiree has extensive clinical and research experience working with young adults in the quarterlife stage. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, academic and motivational difficulties, parenting issues, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, family conflict, body image issues, identity, cultural, sexuality and perinatal/postpartum mental health issues. Desiree strives to facilitate a sense of self-awareness, personal growth, development and self-agency in an open, supportive and safe environment. Education Ph.D. Clinical Psychology,...

Life transitions that occur in your twenties and thirties can be exciting for couples, but they are also stressful. Building a life together is a wonderful thing, but it also can create significant tension and anxiety. As couples consider taking their relationships to the next level, whether it’s moving in together, planning for marriage or having a baby, they often experience increased conflict and miscommunication, decreased sexual intimacy, and even doubts about their compatibility. At  QLC , we understand how these transitions affect couples, and we are here to help you work together as a couple to navigate these challenging times. These are some of the areas our couples counselors can help you with: Communication skills Empathy and understanding Effective conflict resolution Anger and resentment Decision-making as a couple Emotional connection Sexual intimacy Infidelity Trust Conflict about finances About the Quarterlife Center (QLC): Our QLC Counsel...

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. 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 CHECK OUT DISCOUNTED PREMARITAL COUNSELING PACKAGE HERE About the Quarterlife Center (QLC): Our QLC Counselors sp...

What Is A Quarterlife Crisis? If you are having one, you probably already have a sense of what a quarterlife crisis feels like. No two are exactly alike, however. Often, one feels lost—trying to identify what is missing or what to do next. Not knowing what to do can be crippling and sap motivation. For others, a path has already been chosen, and navigating the transition has proven to be overwhelming. 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, ge...

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 counselors wi...