Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

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 ...

“Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.”  – Barnett R. Brickner Is your marriage struggling? Or are you looking to actively prevent obstacles? A successful marriage can be broken down into three simple F’s. If you follow this formula, you increase your chances of creating a happy and healthy partnership. Here’s what you should know. 1. Fun When is the last time you and your significant other kicked back, relaxed, and simply enjoyed time together? Relationships simply don’t work without our time investment, and any marriage needs intentional, quality time together. You may have heard the idea that you shouldn’t stop dating each other, and this is true. If you aren’t actively attending to your partner’s heart, planning dates, and thinking of them as if you don’t already have them, then this could damage your relationship long-term. Even if you have a job, family, or everyday stress, remember to have fun together. It’...

Meet Rachel Chazen, LCMFT! Pronouns: she/her Rachel is experienced in providing individual and family therapy to those needing support with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and motivation. She is passionate about helping others by utilizing their strengths, collaborating to problem-solve, and creating real change. Rachel’s approach is supportive and goal-oriented. She strives to facilitate a therapeutic space that is comfortable and safe. Rachel knows that change is hard and she is dedicated to making sure her clients aren’t alone as they navigate stressors. In addition to her work, Rachel enjoys going to the beach, cycling, and watching reality shows. Education: MS in Couple and Family Therapy, University of Maryland- College Park BS in Family Studies, The Florida State University Advanced Training: Ethics in Digital Practice Anxiety Treatment Techniques Transforming Grief and Loss Nutritional and Integrative Techniques for Mental Health Licenses: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Famil...

In clinician Esther Perel’s book, Mating in Captivity, she explores the nature of erotic desire in relationships (specifically marriage) and our need for both security and freedom in relationships. Today, she says, we expect marriage to offer much more than it provided people historically. Today’s generations want security (love, belonging, and closeness) AND freedom (erotic desire, adventure and distance). Perel says the ingredients for a loving, stable relationship are commitment, intimacy, and egalitarianism, while the ingredients for desire are mystery, distance, risk, and playfulness. She examines how our need for safety and stability can clash with our equally strong desire for passion and desire. Although desire and love may have some fundamental contradictions, there are ways to find a balance! Some of the top benefits of long-term relationships are familiarity, dependability, and stability. However, when relationships lean too far in this direction, they can start to feel bori...

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 If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, pl...

Relationships aren’t perfect, and mistakes are inevitable. However, as you and your significant other learn and grow together, there are some common mistakes that you can avoid. Read through the list below to see how you can expand your perspective and improve your relationship now and for the long-term. Here are 5 common mistakes that couples make: 1. They talk about hot button issues while intoxicated. If you have an important topic to address, make sure you put it on hold if one or both of you is drinking. Sometimes you may feel tempted to bring up subjects that one of you has on your mind, but being intoxicated often makes people more emotional and less tactful. Unfortunately, for many couples, discussing while drinking often escalates to arguing. To avoid this mistake, be conscious and mindful of the fact that this can happen. Remember: Don’t drink and discuss. Before the night begins, agree together which topics are off-limits for the night and should be saved for discussion unti...

Individual Career Coaching Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you feeling unmotivated and burned out? Would you like to make a change, but feeling unclear about what that change should be? Or . . . maybe you know where you want to go in your career, but you’re unsure how to get there? Meeting with a career coach can help you gain more clarity and create more meaning in your career and life. If you’re not sure about committing to 1:1 career coaching, our short-term online career coaching groups are a great place to get started! Here’s how career coaching can help: Gain more clarity about career Figure out what you’re passionate about Reduce burn-out Improve relationships at work Brand yourself professionally Improve your resume and LinkedIn Use social media for your job search Build self-confidence Create a work-life balance Set boundaries at work Career Coaching Groups For many quarterlifers, getting clarity about your ...

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