Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

What am I doing with my life? Why don’t I feel motivated? Am I ready to settle down and get married? Why are my relationships so difficult? Should I go to graduate school? How am I supposed to support myself? If you are asking yourself these types of questions, You may be experiencing a quarter life crisis. Your twenties and thirties are an exciting time of life, but transitions during these years can be overwhelming– like graduating from college, moving to a new place, getting engaged, or ending a relationship. Much of our happiness and satisfaction depends on how we navigate these times of transition. The quarter life crisis is real and should NOT be ignored. A quarterlife crisis, which occurs in your twenties or thirties, is a time 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. You are facing many of these issues for the first time, like transitioning from school to a full-t...

For most quarterlifers, dating isn’t an altogether comfortable experience even under “normal” circumstances. However, when you add in the need to screen your date for health and safety precautions, it can get downright awkward. That’s right. We’re talking dating in a COVID world. If you’re someone with an active dating life, you may have been one of the pioneers of how to date when you can’t meet up with someone the day after you message them on a dating app. Or if you’re just considering a date after six months in quarantine, then you’re not alone! This is new territory for everyone, and it’s difficult to figure out how to navigate it. Nothing about a global pandemic or dating is easy.  Here are three ways that dating is especially challenging during this time and how you can circumvent these obstacles with grace and humor. 1. What type of date is on the table? When you date in a pandemic, you can’t just offer any idea for a date and expect your prospective partner to be on board....

Are you stuck at home quarantined during COVID-19? Our virtual career coaching groups are great while you’re teleworking and have more flexibility in your schedule! Our groups are a perfect way to stay connected, socialize, and build new connections. Let’s use this time well to get ahead together! For many quarterlifers, getting clarity about your life and career, and finding a job, are huge sources of stress. 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. QLC’s career coaching groups are a great way to receive support and guidance from our certified career coach in a small-group format. We offer 2 types of career groups at QLC, and they are offered virtually: 4-Week Career & Life Design Group 4-Week Job Search Skills Group 4-Week Career ...

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 If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, please  contact us . As news about COVID-19 continues, 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...

Support groups are a widely available resource offered on just about every topic. They’re the very best reminder you that, as isolating as your struggle with any issue can be, you’re unlikely to be alone. Others are struggling as well. Reaching out for help enables you to express your feelings, learn information, and live and cope with challenges in your life. During COVID-19 and social distancing, while you’re unlikely to meet in a room with others, online support groups can empower you in your daily life. Here are some important (even life-changing) benefits of support groups and the social connection they provide. 1. Expressing your feelings, even if you’re not sure how Have you ever felt it was difficult to open up to the people in your life? Even those closest to you? You’re not alone in this. We think of our loved ones as understanding us on a deep level—even thinking (hopefully) that it obviates the need to tell them our feelings. If you’re frustrated, sad, upset, or confused, t...

Dorin is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience working with quarterlife clients particularly from the LGBTQ+ community. At age 25, he encountered his personal quarterlife crisis which propelled him to authentically face himself and make meaning of his existence. As a result, he began to actively take responsibility for creating a meaningful life while engaging mindfully and intentionally those he encounters. The journey of becoming himself continues and motivates him to come alongside other fellow sojourners through this stage of life. Dorin seeks to join quarterlifers in a therapeutic process of facing challenges and removing obstacles that block them from going deeper and further in their own personal journey of meaningful living. He enjoys working with individuals, couples and groups as he facilitates purposeful insights that will allow them to live their life more poignantly and reach their desired change. In addition to helping his clients, Dorin loves spendi...

COVID-19 attacked, and as the world shut down, quarterlifers (Millennials and Gen Z) adapted with creativity and flexibility. Some of the adjustments they made resulted in what has now become a sales craze. While some people hunkered down in their suburban homes and looked to welcome a new furry friend, others looked for an easy and safe way to get out of the city (one that didn’t rely on public transportation). COVID cars and dogs are just some of the ways that Millennials and Gen Z have coped with the ongoing global pandemic. Here’s what you should know. Is a new COVID dog the solution? According to the Washington Post, “What began in mid-March as a sudden surge in demand had, as of mid-July, become a bona fide sales boom. Shelters, nonprofit rescues, private breeders, pet stores – all reported more consumer demand than there were dogs and puppies to fill it. Some rescues were reporting dozens of applications for individual dogs. Some reporting waiting lists well into 2021.” For a co...

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 often you talk to t...

Dating someone with anxiety can be challenging for both people involved. Anxiety can stand between you and your partner and create doubt and confusion for seemingly no reason at all. Yet, there’s no reason a mental health condition should stand between you and someone you love. Dating someone with anxiety is possible, and there are some key ways that you can prepare. We’ll break down some of those ways in this blog. 1. Learn about anxiety disorders. Learning about anxiety and what it is doing to your partner is the first step. You’ll most likely see it show up in two ways: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and/or panic attacks. GAD has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, OCD, and other types of anxiety. Living with this disorder is often a long-term challenge for those experiencing it. They may persistently worry about a number of areas in their lives or over-think plans and solutions. They may perceive situations and events as threatening, even when they aren’t, or they may ...