Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

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. QLC was founded in 2015 by Dr. Christine Greer O’Connor, a licensed clinical social worker who has dedicated her career to helping quarterlifers. At age 24, Christine experienced her own quarterlife crisis, which motivated her to 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 navigate the changes, challenges, and exciting experiences of young adulthood. She enjoys helping quarterlifers thrive...

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

With a few exceptions, you probably didn’t expect to face the death of a loved one when you were in your twenties or thirties. Because grieving a death is non-normative during this phase of life, a grieving quarterlifer is apt to feel like their peers don’t understand. Additionally, it can be challenging to find  resources   and help for grieving young adults. As a 25 year-old grieving client expressed, “ my friends don’t know how to handle my sadness. I feel so alone . . . like everyone is tiptoeing around me. " Experiences with grief can be multi-layered and complicated. Grieving the death of someone close to us, whether from COVID-19 or another cause,  poses unique challenges during young adulthood and the quarterlife period . In grief counseling at QLC, you will work 1:1 with an experienced grief counselor as you learn about the grief process and the tasks of mourning. In addition to grief counseling, we also offer an online grief support group called  “Grief Dur...

“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’...

Caitlin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Career Coach who specializes in working with people in their 20’s & 30’s. Caitlin provides career groups and retreats at QLC. She believes that being in community can help quarterlifers build connection, inspire vision, and instill hope as people move towards their goals together. The unique thing about Caitlin’s work is that she has training both as a therapist and a career coach, and she integrates mental health counseling with career, relationships, and the rest of life to help clients take steps toward feeling better. Through talk therapy and career coaching, clients gain new insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which leads to more confidence. When Caitlin’s not working, she enjoys taking zumba classes, being outside in the sun, and spending time with family and friends. Education: BA Corporate Communications, Elon University MS Mental Health Counseling, Johns Hopkins University Advanced Traini...

Are you a parent, grandparent, friend, or loved one of an adult quarterlifer? Quarterlifers are individuals who are in their twenties or thirties. They’re the millennials or Gen Zers in your life who you may notice are struggling right now. Whether they’re back home living with you, suffering from unemployment, generally lacking motivation, sleeping a lot, socially isolating themselves, or just not opening up to you about it, then you may wonder… What can I do to help? If you think someone you know is having a quarterlife crisis, you can help. Here’s what we suggest. What should I do if I think my loved one is having a quarterlife crisis? If you know a quarterlifer who is struggling, you’re not alone. We often hear from family members or other loved ones who believe that their child or friend is suffering. This is what you can do. 1. Recognize the symptoms Symptoms of a quarterlife crisis include: Lack of motivation Irritability Tearfulness Anxiety about the future Difficulty making de...

Our team at QLC has designed several online support groups as a way to meet quarterlifers’ need for connection and socialization, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our online support groups meet for  4 weeks  and are provided in a  small-group format (4-6 people) via Zoom . They are facilitated by a QLC therapist*, are confidential, and require registration. Our groups are being offered for a reduced fee during the pandemic. * Your group leader will chat with you individually before you join the group in order to familiarize you with the format and to answer any questions you have. Please fill out the form below to contact us about registering for a group.  Dating Today In this group, we’ll focus on dating as a quarterlifer, especially in the context of a pandemic. TedTalks and articles will be used to explore central themes. What are current trends? What is working for you? What isn’t? We’ll explore questions like, “What am I looking for in a partn...