Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

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 transit...

As news about COVID-19 continues its crescendo, and you adjust to a new normal, you may be experiencing increased anxiety and worry. Our therapists are here to support you, and we welcome discussion of the challenges you’re experiencing. Our team has decades of experience providing  virtual therapy   and  all of our services   are available remotely. Our therapists continue to offer remote counseling and coaching groups to current and new clients during this time. Additionally, we are offering two services for a  reduced fee  during the COVID-19 crisis. Low-Fee Therapy for Frontline Workers We are partnering with therapists nationwide to do our part to support those who are working on the frontline to provide necessary services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Low-fee counseling sessions are available to frontline workers during this stressful time. To learn more about it, please visit  CoronaVirusOnlineTherapy.com . Discounts on Career Co...

The experience of pregnancy and the postpartum period can feel overwhelming and isolating, even in the best circumstances. Pregnant and postpartum moms are now even more likely to experience mental health challenges as they try to navigate huge life adjustments during a global pandemic. Family and friends that were once able to offer support might be unable to, places that once offered opportunities for socialization and self-care (gym, yoga studios, restaurants, movie theatres etc.) are closed, and new moms are concerned about their health and the health of their babies. While we are certainly living in an unprecedented time, here are a few tips for making this time a little more bearable. 1. Connect with Others While options for in-person socialization might be limited, there are lots of ways to remain connected virtually with family and friends. Try to talk with at least 2 different people each day, prioritizing people who have been good supports for you in the past or cur...

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 Grief Support Career Coaching Virtual Therapy 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...

Are you undecided about your career path? Trying to find your purpose? Looking to explore new possibilities for the future and find new inspiration? QLC’s Career & Life Design Group is great for people who want to find more clarity about their career and life, while being supported in a group with others on a similar journey. In this deep dive group, you’ll gain more clarity about where you are, and where you want to go both personally and professionally. In this 4-week virtual group, we’ll use design thinking, which is all about finding new ways to frame problems to generate new solutions. Through experiential exercises and group conversation, you will gain new insight about what’s next and leave with a plan to move towards your goals. You’ll receive group support as well as two 1:1 virtual coaching sessions with QLC’s Certified Career Coach,  Caitlin Magidson . Clients will need to purchase the  Designing Your Life Workbook   by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans (av...

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 s...

We Maybe Quarantined, but Our Character is Not: What We Do When No One is Looking While quarantine has deprived many of us of our routines, our social outlets, our familiar ways of getting through the day, it has provided us with something surprising: a window into people’s character. Often, it takes a while to get an idea of a person’s character. Different from personality (introvert vs. extrovert) or temperament (easy vs. slow to warm up), character is more about a person’s values, their morality. During the last couple of weeks providing psychotherapy for clients navigating the changing world and the realities of quarantine, I have heard people describe situations where they feel resentment, anger, and judgement towards their peers who are breaking the quarantine. I am hearing stories about people who have been casually dating, getting to know one another, and then – they get the text. A couple of weeks ago it was, “Want to meet for a drink?” After bars and restaurants clo...