Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

What is Remote Therapy? 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 appoin...

Christine, 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. Personally Speaking-  "Changes that result from life transitions are an inevitable part of life, and much of our happiness depends on how we navigate these times of transition. W...

Are you stuck at home quarantined? This group is great if you’re teleworking and have more flexibility in your schedule! It’s a perfect way to stay connected, socialize, and build new connections! Let’s use this time well to get ahead together! Virtual Career Group Runs for 4 weeks Starting Monday, March 23rd @ 5pm Four 75-minute group sessions Two 1:1 coaching sessions Have you been thinking about a career change for a while, but haven’t had the time to focus on it? If your resume, LinkedIn profile, and job search strategy have been on the back burner, this newfound time at home may be the perfect opportunity to get ahead! In this four-week virtual career group, you’ll meet with our Certified Career Coach  Caitlin Magidson  via videoconference, and we’ll explore the nuts and bolts of professional branding, talk about creative ways to network from home, and prepare for a job search ahead. The goal is to help you feel more prepared for a job search and mor...

Creating a successful romantic relationship requires focus, creativity, and flexibility. Quarterlife couples   often have additional stressors on their relationships typical of young adulthood, such as geographic moves, navigating a long-distance relationship, financial instability, career insecurity, and shifts in social life. With so many transitions, it is common for couples to lose sight of the fact that relationships require nurturing, Here are 3 ways you can improve your relationship. 1. Prioritize self-care. Taking care of yourself emotionally and physically is ultimately your own responsibility. If you find yourself frustrated with your partner for not attending to you and your relationship enough, first check in and make sure that YOU are taking care of yourself enough. When we aren’t adequately nurturing ourselves, we often look to our partner, to fill in those gaps that are ultimately our own responsibility. Before talking to your partner about what he...

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 spec...

As a therapist, I have heard some version of this many times in counseling sessions with my clients: “I have done a lot of things in my life, and my life seems pretty great from the outside, yet I feel so lost and dissatisfied on the inside. I don’t know how I got here. Why do I feel depressed when I have all of this in my life? What’s wrong with me?” These clients have, in fact, accomplished a lot and maybe even met many of their goals, or at least have done what they thought they were supposed to do: gone to college, studied and worked hard, started a successful career, and maybe gotten married and had children. It’s true: from the outside looking in, an observer would think that they “have it all.” The bottom line is: You don’t have to go through the rest of your life feeling this way. You can start to feel better. You can create the life you want. In this article, I will show you how you can feel happier and more satisfied in your life, by using a straightforward, s...

Alzheimer’s disease is not limited to the elderly. Although rare, some individuals are diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in early adulthood—some as early as their twenties and thirties. Quarter-lifers who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s struggle with unique challenges. While coping with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, they are also transitioning to adulthood, launching their careers, getting married, and having children. It is possible for quarter-lifers, particularly quarter-life couples, to enjoy life and manage this disease. For these reasons, it is particularly critical for  Quarter-life couples to prepare for the changes associated with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease by communicating about important, and sometimes difficult, topics. 8 Important Topics to Discuss: 1. Adjusting to the Diagnosis What is your understanding of Alzheimer’s disease? Where can you get information you need? How do you each feel about your diagnosis? What are your hopes, concerns, ...