Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Dr. Christine Greer O'Connor, PhD - Founder of the Quarterlife Center speaking about the Quarterlife Crisis. If you’d like more information or you’re interested in scheduling an appointment, please  contact us .

6-Week Virtual Job Search Skills Group This 6-week Virtual Job Search Skills Group will be a support to anyone in the job search process looking for accountability, group support, and new job search skills. Over six weeks, Career Coach, Caitlin Magidson, will facilitate discussion about resumes, LinkedIn, networking strategies, job search strategies, time management, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and self-care during a job search. This group is best for people who already know what they want to do, but need help to execute a strategy and want group support as they move toward their professional goals. Details Dates: January 15 – February 19, 2020 Time: Wednesdays, 5:00PM – 6:30PM Place: Doxy. Me Video Platform Capacity: 6 participants Fee: $1200 Career Coach: Caitlin Magidson (Includes 1 individual 50-minute coaching session with Caitlin) 5-Week Virtual Career & Life Design Group This 5-week Virtual Career & Life Design Group is the perfec...

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 CHECK OUT OUR DISCOUNTED PREMARITAL COUNSELING PACKAGE HERE About the Quarter-Life Center (QLC): Our QLC Counselors ...

The past or anticipated death of someone we love can be especially difficult during the holiday season, a time when many people around us are celebrating with close family and friends. Rather than being a time of celebration, it can sometimes become filled with sadness, longing, and emptiness. Here are some tips to help you get through this holiday season: Allow yourself to acknowledge that this time of year might be different or difficult and that it’s okay for it to feel this way. Make a plan for where, when and with whom you want to celebrate the holiday. You might want to change your traditions or plans to accommodate the fact that this year feels different and you might need more/different support. Try to anticipate and communicate your needs to others you will be with during the holidays. Consider picking out a gift for yourself that reminds you of the person you’ve lost (favorite music, hobby you’ve shared, picture frame, charm or ornament etc.). Give yourself permissi...

The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for those experiencing infertility. Holiday gatherings can cause anxiety, sadness, and even jealousy–it’s hard to see women who are pregnant or a family that has the baby that you are longing for. If you are dreading this holiday season, here are 5 tips to make it more bearable: Change of Plans If you are feeling overwhelmed by holiday festivities this year, it is okay to change your plans. Think about the parts of the holiday that are important to you this year and consider ways to prioritize those experiences and ditch the rest. Detox Social media and photo holiday cards can be especially triggering for some during the holiday season. Consider going on a digital detox and limiting your exposure during the holidays. If you find you are having difficulty, make a plan for opening holiday cards, which can include waiting until after the holidays to open them, or opening them with a friend or partner present. Plan Ahead H...

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 Quarter-Life Center (QLC): Our QLC Counselors spe...

The  Quarter-Life 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 Quarter-Life 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 Career Coaching Perinatal/Postpartum Counseling 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...

Grieving the death of someone close to us poses unique challenges during young adulthood and the quarter-life period. This group, led by Quarterlife Center therapist,  Joanna Strait, LCSW-C , focuses on providing a safe space for emotional exploration, structured support, and grief education following loss. Each group is 6 weeks in duration, and it is asked that participants attend a minimum of 4 of these sessions. Location:  5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Time/Date:  TBD by availability of participants Cost:  $400 for 6 sessions. If you are interested in learning more about the group, please  contact us .

After the birth of their babies, at least 1 in 7 women (likely even a larger number than that, because it often goes unrecognized and unreported) experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety. There are many changes that occur during pregnancy and post-partum, physically, mentally, hormonally, and in terms of sense-of-self and identity. To top it all off, new parents experience sleep-deprivation. All of these changes create the perfect formula for feeling depressed, anxious, or both. While you’re adjusting to these changes, some feelings of sadness and worry can be normal, but it’s important to know which signs might indicate that it’s time to seek additional support. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a group of emotional and sometimes physical symptoms that can affect pregnant and postpartum parents. Symptoms of PMADs can appear anytime from conception up until 1 year after birth. This group of disorders can affect parents in every financial, cultural, racial,...