I work with older teens and emerging adults experiencing challenges with the transition to independence.
Navigating the “What’s Next?”
High school can feel like a four-year marathon where the finish line just keeps moving. If you’re a teen feeling paralyzed by the pressure of college applications, social expectations, or the looming “real world,” you aren’t alone.
Whether you…
- Feel overwhelmed by the “big” choices and find yourself procrastinating or avoiding schoolwork to cope with the stress.
- Struggle with social anxiety that makes the idea of a new campus or a new job feel more like a threat than an opportunity.
- Have ADHD or executive functioning hurdles that make “simple” tasks like organizing a schedule feel like climbing a mountain.
I help you build a personalized toolkit of skills—to quiet the inner critic and to tackle the hurdles in your way—so you can step into your next chapter feeling capable, not just “pushed.”
Navigating the “Now What?” Reality
You’ve graduated, or maybe you’ve started your first “real” job, but instead of feeling independent, you feel stuck. The gap between where you are and where you want to be can feel like a chasm.
Whether you…
- Are living back at home and feel like your life is on “pause” while everyone else seems to be moving forward.
- Are struggling to bridge the gap between a degree and a career, feeling paralyzed by “imposter syndrome” or the fear of making the wrong move
- Feel the weight of “adulting” —from managing finances to maintaining relationships—and find yourself retreating into the safety of your room or your phone
We don’t just dwell on the “why,” we focus on the “how.” We’ll work together to identify your innate strengths and create a concrete roadmap for a life that feels like yours.
Moving from Enabling to Empowering
It is heartbreaking to watch your child—who has so much potential—struggle to find their footing. You want to help, but every attempt at “help” seems to end in a conflict or further withdrawal.
I partner with you to:
- Understand the Neuroscience: We’ll look at what’s happening in your young adult’s brain—moving past the idea of “laziness” to see the “skill gaps” caused by anxiety or ADHD.
- Shift the Dynamic: Using Collaborative Problem Solving®, I help you move away from being the “enforcer” and toward being a supportive partner in their autonomy
- Restore the Relationship: We work to lower the temperature in your home so that your relationship can be based on connection rather than constant “checking in.”