Therapy for Young Adults

Therapy for Young Adults

Adulting is hard. The transition to adulthood in our 20s and 30s introduces new challenges: from managing endless bills and facing job rejections to navigating grad school applications and finding your life partner. Social or family expectations might add pressure, pushing you to fit a mold or meet certain milestones. It’s common to feel stuck, empty, anxious, or lonely.

Unfortunately, binge-watching Netflix and scrolling Tik Tok is not a substitute for therapy. In fact, these procrastination methods only make your problems worse. Going to therapy and dealing with the underlying issues provides a more effective approach to overcoming the challenges of adulting.

What are the Benefits of Therapy for Young Adults?

  • Explore Your Identity in an Empathic, Non-judgmental Space:

    • Discover who you are and what you want from life

    • Navigate the complexities of identity, values, and aspirations

    • Explore gender identity and sexual orientation

    • Develop a healthier relationship with your body

  • Develop Skills to Cope with Future Uncertainty:

    • Help in navigating job searches, making career choices, and dealing with rejections

    • Decide on further education or training amidst changing industry demands

    • Manage the effects of global events and their impact on your personal and professional life

  • Address Financial Pressures:

    • Learn to manage budgets, student loans, and the transition to financial independence

    • Develop practical financial management skills for a more stable future

  • Learn to Build Positive Connections and Healthier Relationships:

    • Support through the ever-evolving dating market and dealing with rejections

    • Improve communication skills and establish boundaries with friends, family, and partners

    • Learn how to make friends as an adult

  • Relieve Mental Health Symptoms:

    • Cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges

    • Tackle the negative impacts of overthinking and perfectionism

    • Improve insomnia to feel more energized

  • Adapt and Adjust to Life Transitions:

    • Help in coping and adapting through transitions, such as moving, graduating, or starting a family

    • Develop the tools to build resilience to thrive for long-term well-being

  • Manage Stress Effectively:

    • Discover effective techniques for managing stress and the pressures of young adulthood

    • Juggle the demands of education in pursuing further studies

    • Balance the demands of work to maintain a healthy work-life balance

    • Decrease procrastination and increase motivation

Get Started with Therapy for Young Adults in Evanston, Chicago, IL and Beyond

Uncertainty about the future is a normal part of young adulthood. Therapy for young adults provides a roadmap to resilience, self-discovery, and overcoming obstacles. Ivy Ellis, LCSW is a licensed mental health therapist dedicated to empowering young adults in Evanston, Chicago, and beyond. She provides supportive and empathic counseling to help overwhelmed individuals. Ivy, at Empathic Counseling Center, offers online therapy for young adults in Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan. Her practice is LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC inclusive and affirming.