Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

  If you’re on the fast track toward self-improvement, you’ve likely considered seeking out assistance from a professional. Yet, deciding on the best type of professional can prove tricky. If you’re looking for support in your life, which includes pivoting in your career, should you talk to a therapist? Or would a career coach be a better fit? In this blog, we’ll dive into the differences between each and how you can find the right professional for your needs. What is a career coach? A career coach is an individual who is an expert in career planning, resume building, negotiation, and interviewing. They’re up to date on current hiring practices because it’s their job to help job seekers look for new positions and careers. They partner with their clients to find out what’s important to them and help them achieve their goals. Working with a career coach is for you if … You’re struggling with a job search You’re experiencing career or job angst Your professional brand needs improvemen...

Staying Sane As A Couple During COVID-19 As many couples find themselves working from home (WFH) and social distancing, you may be getting restless and irritable with each other. Here are a few tips to help couples keep their love strong during the pandemic. Plan a Date Night. Get dressed up (at least change out of your sweatpants), light candles, prepare a romantic meal or get delivery from your favorite restaurant, or set up a picnic (inside or outside). Create a Spontaneity Box. Each of you write down on pieces of paper things that excite you, that would be fun and/or unexpected, or even random words with which you can be creative in designing an activity around. Put the pieces of paper in a box and pick one out whenever you want to change things up a bit. Coordinate Alone Time. A lot of people really need alone time to recharge their batteries. Whether that time is spent being productive or just relaxing, it is very important. Although you may cherish this newfound time together as...

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 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 three 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 Coaching Groups During COVID-19 All Meet Virtually Are ...

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 specialize in working with i...

If you’re new to therapy, you probably have some questions about how it works. One of the  most common questions   we get at QLC is “what should I talk about in therapy?”  Here are 5 helpful ideas to get you started. 1. Talk about how you decided to begin therapy. Did something happen recently that led you to seek counseling? What have you been struggling with? Have you been thinking about doing this for a long time? Did a friend or family member encourage you to begin therapy?) 2. Share your feelings about beginning therapy. Are you excited, nervous, ambivalent, angry, distracted? How does your body feel? Are you thirsty, hungry, tense? 3. Share how you feel now that you’ve arrived to your counseling session. Were you stressed out trying to find the office? Did you arrive on time? Where you rushed? Is the appointment how you thought it would be? Are you feeling more nervous or less nervous now that you’re there? Are you physically comfortable in the office? Do you feel n...

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 Virtual Support Groups During the Pandemic QLC’s virtual support groups are designed with quarterlifers in mind and are facilitated by a QLC therap...

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 appointments. Remo...

Staying Sane As A Couple During COVID-19 As many couples find themselves working from home (WFH) and social distancing, you may be getting restless and irritable with each other. Here are a few tips to help couples keep their love strong during the pandemic. Plan a Date Night. Get dressed up (at least change out of your sweatpants), light candles, prepare a romantic meal or get delivery from your favorite restaurant, or set up a picnic (inside or outside). Create a Spontaneity Box. Each of you write down on pieces of paper things that excite you, that would be fun and/or unexpected, or even random words with which you can be creative in designing an activity around. Put the pieces of paper in a box and pick one out whenever you want to change things up a bit. Coordinate Alone Time. A lot of people really need alone time to recharge their batteries. Whether that time is spent being productive or just relaxing, it is very important. Although you may cherish this newfound time together as...

I recently attended a very helpful Zoom workshop about parenting 24-7 during the COVID-19 pandemic (with parenting coach Rachel Bailey, and I wanted to share several of my takeaways for those of you who are home with your kids. Create Fun Rituals. Rituals are a great way for you and the kids to mark the days of the week and to have something fun to look forward to. You may already be doing some things that you could turn into rituals. My advice is to keep it as simple as possible. Some things we do in our family are Taco Tuesday, Movie Night (with popcorn!), and Breakfast for Dinner. Clearly, I’m motivated by food. Some non-food ideas are Pajama Day, Silly Socks Day, and Saturday Night Dance Party. Again, keep it simple. Rethink Your Rules About Screen Time. Instead of having a rule that your kids get a max of 3 hours of screen time each day, flip it around. The new version of the rule could be that your kids get 3 hours each day  without  screens. The rest of the ...

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...