Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Meet Joanna Strait, LICSW Joanna is experienced in providing individual and group therapy to those struggling with grief and loss, perinatal mood disorders, and those struggling to overcome anxiety and depression. She is passionate about empowering her clients so that they feel they are able to overcome quarter-life challenges and can lead fulfilling, healthy lives. Joanna’s approach is very collaborative, and she provides a calm, safe and empathic space for clients to explore possibilities for healing and growth. In addition to her work, Joanna enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading true crime. Education MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University BA in Biological Anthropology, Scripps College Advanced Training Maternal Reproductive Mental Health Grief & Loss (Including Infertility and Pregnancy Loss) Hospice & Palliative Care Licenses Licensed Clinical Social Worker Washington, D.C., LICSW Maryland, LCSW-C Languages English ...

Let’s Talk About Sex There are many myths about sex that persist even today. Here are several of the myths: Men think about sex all of the time. Men are always ready and willing to have sex. Nice girls don’t want sex. Good girls, especially wives and mothers, don’t get freaky in bed. These are untrue, and unhelpful, cultural myths that we continue to perpetuate. It is socially accepted, and expected, for men to complain to their friends that their wives don’t “give it up” enough, and for women to talk with one another about their husbands pressuring them for sex. But we rarely hear women complaining that their husbands turned them down again for sex or men telling their friends that they feel guilty for not wanting sex more. And yet, the reality is that there are many couples in which  the man is less interested in sex than the woman . Unfortunately, most of them are struggling with this alone. So why aren’t people talking about it more? Why do couples hesitate ...

The  Quarter-Life 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 Quarter-Life Center, we believe that the most important investment you can make is in yourself. Quarterlife Center offers the following services to clients: Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Premarital Counseling Career Coaching Perinatal/Postpartum Counseling

Are you struggling with a career choice? Do you feel stuck in your job and unable to make a move? Are you having problems with your boss or co-workers? Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you want to improve your productivity and concentration? Do you know where you want to go in your career, but don’t know how to get there? Or maybe you are unclear about where you want to head? For many quarterlifers, figuring out your career, and finding a job, is one of the biggest stressors. 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. Our philosophy is that career coaching is a partnership between therapist and client. Here are some of the ways career coaching can help you: Explore your passion and purpose Identify your career goals Achieve your ...

Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Are you wondering what it will be like? This blog post gives you an idea of what to expect. What is individual counseling? The term “individual counseling,” (also known as therapy, psychotherapy, and talk therapy), is counseling that focuses on an individual’s issues, in contrast to  couples counseling , which focuses on issues within the couple, or  family therapy , which focuses on the family unit. In individual counseling, you’ll explore your thoughts and feelings, discuss earlier experiences in your life, and resolve challenges you’re having currently. Why meet with a therapist? Individual therapy is a useful treatment for coping with problems and learning new strategies for resolving issues. Therapists are licensed professionals who are skilled at listening and helping you find solutions to your problems in a nonjudgmental, confidential setting. They have expertise in helping you explore your thoughts and feelin...

Being a young adult can be fun, but it can also be pretty daunting. You may have wondered if you're having a quarterlife crisis. Dr. Christine Greer O'Connor, Founder of the Quarterlife Center, shares 3 signs that you should look for. If you're experiencing any of these signs, you may be having a quarterlife crisis. Facing it sooner rather than later is one of the best things you can do for yourself.  Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Professionals

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. Remote counseling ...