Young Adult Therapy
in Houston, TX and Online
Are You A Young Adult Struggling To Navigate Life’s Uncertainties?
According to psychologist Meg Jay, author of The Defining Decade, 88 percent of life’s most defining moments occur by the age of 35.
Young Adults Go Through Many Life Transitions
Leaving home for college, finding a job, forming intimate relationships, and starting a family are but a few of the milestones and challenges that you may encounter.
More often than not, a great deal of stress and anxiety—even loneliness—is born out of the uncertainty created by these life transitions.
With these changes, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, frightened and insecure, unsure of what to do and so afraid to make the wrong choice that you inevitably do nothing.
But that’s where Eddins Counseling Group can help. With our guidance and support, you can discover your place in this world and gain the self-awareness, confidence, and life skills necessary to overcome future challenges on your own.
Your Twenties Are A Critical Period Of Development
You may be surprised to hear that more happens developmentally in your twenties than at any other period in your adult life. We know that lifetime earning potential is largely decided by what you do and what you don’t do in your twenties.
Your personality will change more during this time than any other. And generally speaking, you’ll either get married or begin dating your future spouse by the time you are thirty—35 at the most.
Moreover, the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and planning—caps off its last major growth stage somewhere between the ages of 20 and 30. Up until then, it’s as if the brain is trying to put together a puzzle that’s missing a bunch of pieces.
Added to the mix are social media and the power it has to make people feel inadequate, which is just an illusion.
In the words of philosopher Charles de Montesquieu,
“If we only wanted to be happy, it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people, which is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are.”
Therapy For Young Adults Can Help You Find Direction And Reveal Your True Value
Pop singer Billie Eilish once stated,
“I have never felt desired. My past boyfriends never made me feel desired. None of them. And it’s a big thing that I have never been physically desired by someone.”
That sense of loneliness and lack of worth is something that haunts many young people struggling to find direction and identify who they are. That’s why counseling for young adults can be so empowering.
Working with a therapist gives you a chance to clarify your values and establish goals. It teaches you to plan for your own well-being and shows you how to be kind to both your future and present self.
And therapy creates a deeper self-awareness and offers practical skills for overcoming problems, mental health issues, building relationships, and discovering your true value.
What to Expect When Starting Therapy
To get started, we’ll have our client care coordinator match you with a therapist who specializes in issues unique to young adults. When you meet with your counselor, you will have an opportunity to discuss your background, symptoms, and concerns as well as your goals so we can create a plan of action together.
Initially, we’ll meet with you for weekly therapy sessions, and as you progress, we’ll adjust our schedule accordingly.
As therapists, we are not here to tell you what to do; rather, we are here to help you make objective and informed decisions that best suit YOUR needs and desires.
And because many concerns during the twenties are situational, we focus on teaching you how to regulate emotions, manage depression, anxiety and uncertainty, and overcome problems rather than labeling you with a diagnosis. (Though in some cases learning more about a particular diagnosis can be helpful in normalizing your experience and getting appropriate treatment).
We also want to help you interrupt any negative thoughts, critical or catastrophic thinking patterns that are holding you back. To do that, we use a powerful intervention called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for young adults, which enables us to replace negative “what if” thoughts with positive “what is possible” ideas.
For issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationships, we draw from various other modalities to create a comprehensive approach to healing.
Young Adult Therapy FAQ's
Therapy for Young Adults in Houston, TX Can Help You Cope with Uncertainty and Transition
The twenties are a pivotal period in any person’s life. Work is new. Love is new. Life’s challenges are new. And it’s likely the only time in your life when you don’t know where you are going to be living or working in the next five years—a reality that can be extremely daunting.
Fortunately, our young adult counselors at Eddins Counseling Group can help you navigate uncertainty and overcome the self-doubt and fear holding you back. Although uncertainty is one of the hardest things for people to overcome, human beings have a remarkable capacity for adapting to both prosperity and adversity.
In the process, you’ll be building your own identity, getting a clearer direction ahead, and finding your place in this world.
And with our help at the Eddins Counseling Group, we believe you can improve your mental well-being, realize your worth, and make well-informed decisions that can lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life.
If you are looking for direction in life or wondering what it is that truly makes you happy and fulfilled, therapy for young adults can help. We’ll set you up with a young adult therapist that speaks to your needs as you navigate this exciting stage of life.
Get Help From a Specialist in Young Adult Therapy
Alexandra Marshall
Alexandra’s focus is on helping you develop self-confidence, cope with feelings of anxiety, emotional eating, loneliness and isolation, and mana…
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Diana Cabrera-Stewart
Diana’s specialty areas include working with mothers at any stage in their journey, as well as working with clients for whom race, culture, ethn…
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Elizabeth McCullough
Feeling overwhelmed? Teen drama? Therapist Elizabeth McCoullough is here to help! As your therapist, I guide individuals, teens, and families to…
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Hunter Loughhead
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Hunter Loughhead supports teens, adolescents, and young adults with compassionate, focused care.
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Joan Mullinax
Joan specializes in therapy services and career counseling and helps clients with challenges incl. anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationshi…
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Joey Harmon
Joey offers therapeutic services for everyone aged 3 and up and strives to provide a judgment-free environment for you or your child to learn an…
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Kelsey Engdorf
Kelsey enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults overcoming trauma to help them build the lives they want and make meaningful changes.
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Lizz Calderon-Mullens
I work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults to help with anxiety, depression, spiritual, and relational concerns.
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Shannon Forbes
Shannon offers counseling for adults & couples. Her specialties include anxiety, career concerns, depression, grief & loss, ocd, trauma and rela…
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Steven Serrano
Steven is a bilingual (English & Spanish) psychotherapist. Steven’s experience includes counseling individuals, couples, families and teens in t…
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Suzanne Kamfar
Suzanne (Susan) is bilingual (English & Farsi). Her focus is on helping you navigate through life with balance, harmony, and authenticity. She w…
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Vanessa Guidry
Vanessa works with teens, young adults and families. She helps with behavioral concerns, emotional stress such as anxiety, anger and depression,…
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Vanessa Martinez
Vanessa Martinez, licensed therapist, believes in your strength to heal and thrive. Specializing in adolescents and families, Vanessa equips you…
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