Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

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? 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 a huge source 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. Career Coaching Groups QLC’s career coaching groups are a great way to receive support and guidance from a certified career coach in a small-group format. Career & Life Design Saturday Retreat The Career & Life Design Retreat is a half-day group experience for individuals interested in exploring what’s next ...

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

Are you looking to make a change in career or life in 2020? The Career & Life Design Retreat is a Saturday group experience for individuals interested in exploring what’s next in career and life. This group is best for people who want to explore new possibilities for the future and to find new inspiration. In this half-day retreat, you’ll gain more clarity about where you are, and where you want to go both personally and professionally. QLC’s Career Coach,  Caitlin Magidson   leads the group, using design thinking, which is about finding new ways to frame problems to generate new solutions. Group participants will receive a copy of the “Designing Your Life” workbook to be used in the retreat. 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. Details Half-day retreat Date: Saturday, April 11, 2020 Time: 9:00AM – 1:00PM Location: Bethesda, MD 20814 Includes  ...

What is Impostor Syndrome? Impostor syndrome describes the feeling that you are an impostor despite evidence to the contrary. For example, you may believe that you’re inadequate or a fraud, and tend to negatively compare yourself to others whom you perceive to be smarter and more successful. Impostor syndrome can happen in many areas of life, but is especially distressing and prevalent in the workplace. Those who experience impostor syndrome at work report having thoughts such as: “I’m just not as smart or accomplished as everyone else. They were foolish to hire me.” “How long is this going to last before people realize I don’t know what I’m doing?” “Maybe if I just take on more hours, more projects, more training, etc., I will start to feel better.” Many who struggle with impostor syndrome have a tendency to focus on their perceived flaws or limitations instead of assets and accomplishments. They often have perfectionist tendencies (setting very high expectations with little-t...

Are you pregnant and feeling more anxious than normal? Do you and your partner find yourselves feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, down, and irritable after the birth of your baby? Is your struggle with infertility taking over your life and your finances? Do you blame yourself? Do you blame your partner? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. And we are here to help. Maternal and paternal mental health is important for you, for your relationship, and for your baby. One of the best ways to cope with these feelings is to talk about the ups and downs of trying to get pregnant and giving birth to a baby. QLC provides mental health support for women and families trying to navigate fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum life. Adding a baby to your family is a huge life transition that introduces new challenges and new joys. At QLC, we understand how stressful it can be preparing for the birth of your baby and adjusting to life after your baby is born. Perinat...

Are you thinking about starting therapy? Not sure how to choose the right therapist? You may have questions about what it’s all about. People often want to know what therapy is really like and what to expect. In this post, we share  12 common questions  that we receive at QLC.  The following information will simplify the process of finding the right therapist for you.  If you have additional questions, please contact us at  QLC . 1. Why go to therapy when I can just get advice from friends and family? Leaning on friends and family certainly can be helpful. That said, therapists are professionally trained to help you explore and discuss your difficulties and develop solutions to your particular problems. They have expertise in helping you express and evaluate your feelings, focusing entirely on you without bringing their own needs into the mix. Psychotherapy is a treatment process that is often very useful in helping people cope with their problems. M...

Grieving the death of someone close to us  poses unique challenges during young adulthood and the quarter-life period .  This group, led by Quarterlife Center therapist,  Joanna Strait, LCSW-C ,  focuses on providing a safe space for emotional exploration, structured support, and grief education following loss. Each group is 6 weeks in duration, and it is asked that participants attend a minimum of 4 of these sessions. This support group can help you: Receive structured support from an experienced grief counselor. Learn about the grief process. Explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Connect with other quarterlifers who are grieving. Details:  This support group includes 6 sessions. Each session is 1 hour & 15 minutes in length. Location:  5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Time/Date:  TBD by availability of participants. If you are interested in learning more about the group, please  contact us .