Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Given all the changes that come with pregnancy and parenthood, you might be wondering if the emotional and physical differences you are feeling are cause for concern. While adjustments, including some feelings of sadness and worry, can be normal, there are also signs that might indicate it is time to seek additional support. Perinatal   Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a group of emotional and sometimes physical symptoms that can affect pregnant and postpartum parents. Symptoms of PMADs can appear anytime from conception up until 1 year after birth. This group of disorders can affect parents in every financial, cultural, racial, religious, or age group and can be caused by changes in biology (hormonal), physiology, and environmental factors. Although less commonly talked about, partners can also experience these symptoms, for men referred to as Paternal Perinatal Depression (PPND). While experiencing symptoms of a PMAD or PPND can be distressing, it’s important to remember th...

Meet Rachel Chazen, LCMFT! Pronouns: she/her Personally Speaking “I understand that starting therapy can feel scary. That is why I strive to provide a space that feels comfortable and safe. Together, we will create real changes to help you feel better and get you back to your true self.” 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- C...

  Online 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  c an 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  a re 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, getti...

  Creating a successful romantic relationship requires focus, creativity, and flexibility. Quarterlife couples   often have additional stressors on their relationships typical of young adulthood, such as geographic moves, navigating a long-distance relationship, financial instability, career insecurity, and shifts in social life. With so many transitions, it is common for couples to lose sight of the fact that relationships require nurturing, Here are 3 ways you can improve your relationship. 1. Prioritize self-care. Taking care of yourself emotionally and physically is ultimately your own responsibility. If you find yourself frustrated with your partner for not attending to you and your  relationship   enough, first check in and make sure that YOU are taking care of yourself enough. When we aren’t adequately nurturing ourselves, we often look to our partner, to fill in those gaps that are ultimately our own responsibility. Before talking to your partner about what h...

  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  “Grie...

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 the...

  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 .