Ages 18 to 25
Therapy for Young Adults
College, a first job or moving out can bring decisions faster than you feel ready for them. Therapy for young adults makes room for the anxiety, mood changes and relationship questions that can come with building a more independent life.
Who This Is For
We see young adults ages 18 to 25. Your concern might be a difficult week at school, uncertainty about work or the gap between what others expect and what you want for yourself.
- College and school pressure
- First jobs and work stress
- Moving out and family changes
- Relationships and identity questions
Focus of Care
What We Work On
Anxiety and Pressure
Worry around decisions, deadlines and others' expectations.
Mood and Motivation
Low mood and difficulty keeping up with daily demands.
Independence
New responsibilities and changing conversations with family.
Connection and Identity
Relationships, personal values and the needs you want to express.
How We Work
We draw on CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused conversations to connect your concerns with practical work. A session might examine a thought before a class presentation or a conversation with a parent. Your feedback helps us focus on what works, what helps, and what makes sense.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
- Feedback Informed Treatment
What Can Shift
You can practice naming a need, questioning a harsh thought or slowing a reaction before an argument. We keep that work connected to situations you actually face. You can talk about this difficult week without knowing your whole future.
What Sessions Look Like
Appointments last 50 minutes. We can begin with a recent situation at college, work or home and talk about the thoughts and emotions around it. Questions about identity or relationships have room alongside the practical pressures of your schedule.
In-person sessions take place at 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 200, San Diego. Video appointments are available while you are located in California. We discuss clinician availability and the format you prefer before you plan time around a session.
Starting Young Adult Care
Telehealth is available across California. A free 15-minute phone consultation can cover your concerns, insurance and superbills; coverage depends on your plan.
Fees in Brief
Individual, couples and family sessions are 50 minutes. We are in network with many plans and provide superbills for out-of-network benefits. Contact us for rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ages Are Included in Young Adult Care?
This page focuses on ages 18 to 25, including college and early working life.
Can I Talk About Family Without Starting Family Therapy?
Yes, individual work can include your own responses and needs in family relationships.
Does My Concern Need to Involve College?
No, first jobs, moving out, mood and relationships can also be reasons for care.
Can Video Appointments Fit a California Move?
It depends on availability; telehealth requires you to be located in California during the appointment.
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Teen care, individual sessions and transition-focused work cover connected concerns at different stages of growing independence.
Your first conversation can begin with a decision, relationship or anxious part of the week, not a complete plan for adulthood.
Start With a Conversation