Therapy for Quarter-Life Crisis
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of "adulting," navigating major life changes like graduating from college, starting your first job, or adjusting to living on your own, you might be experiencing a quarter-life crisis—and that's okay. It’s normal to feel lost, uncertain, or stuck during this phase of life. Therapy can help you make sense of these transitions, gain clarity, and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we can work through the challenges and help you discover a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
Yes, a Quarter-Life Crisis (QLC) is real. While a person in their 50s may trade in their minivan for a hotrod and it's easily labeled a mid-life crisis, yet the struggles of the QLC often fly under the radar. In our 20s and 30s, we're expected to navigate so much—career, academics, personal growth, finances—and it can be overwhelming. The pressure to "have it all figured out" can leave you feeling lost, insecure, and like you're not measuring up. But the truth is, you are enough, and you have the power to make changes that can positively impact the rest of your life.
Some common events or feelings that trigger a QLC include::
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Graduating college or leaving the military
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Starting your first full-time job
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Marriage or having a baby
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Moving back in with your parents or living alone for the first time
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Financial responsibilities (buying a house, selecting health insurance, trying to figure out investing/retirement)
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Shifts in your social circle, leaving you feeling disconnected or lonely
The good news is, you don’t have to navigate this on your own. Therapy can provide the clarity and support you need to set goals, gain perspective, and move forward with confidence.
Common Signs of a Quarter-Life Crisis
Switch Things Up
Life is too short to be so critical of yourself. Therapy allows you the opportunity to assess which stories you want to keep and which ones you want to rewrite. Imagine what it would be like to feel content with who you are and where you're at. You don't have to work 60+ hours a week to feel successful. You don't need to get that Master's degree in order to prove yourself. You can just be you.
Together, we will explore which self-beliefs cause you to feel inadequate and then create ways to revise and reclaim those negative narratives.
It's time to switch things up. Being self-critical and judgmental no longer serve you. You are able to form a healthier relationship with yourself, and I would be honored to help you in this journey.