Therapy For Young Adults in Northbrook, IL
Counseling for 18-25 year olds in the Chicagoland area and across Illinois
Being a young adult is no joke. There are a lot of pressures and responsibilities that are very quickly laid on your shoulders. Sure, having more independence feels good but there are so many ‘adult’ things that you need to do that you may or may not feel prepared for.
Therapy can help you navigate life’s transitions
The societal pressures placed on young adults may leave you feeling pressured to make lifelong decisions before you are ready. This can lead to periods of anxiety, depression, existential questions of who you are in this world, and troubling thoughts about your future. As well, young adulthood is often when mental illnesses begin to present such as substance use and bipolar disorders. According to a 2019 article most young adults do not receive treatment or mental health services when needed, but you don’t have to navigate these transitions alone.
Our young adult therapists at Obsidian Counseling are experts in helping you find your inner voice and direction. Our team is also experienced in working with highly sensitive individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community who are navigating these challenges in addition to plenty of social pressures already.
Counseling for college students and young professionals
So, you’ve been sent off into the world to figure out how to be a functioning member of society. Great, right? Well… sometimes you find it is hard to find your footing in this world. Back in the day things were a bit easier, one graduated from high school and got a job. The expectations of young adults have changed dramatically over the years. Did you know that in 1960 only 37% of high school graduates went to college? While in 2019, 66.2% of high school graduates attended college. Now, societal expectations have upped the ante; you’re supposed to go to college (hello, Illinois schools: Northwestern, UIC, DePaul, Loyola, U of I, U Chicago, etc.), then Master’s or even Doctorate schooling. All the while trying to become financially independent and finding some sort of committed relationship.
We got you. Connect with a young adult therapist today.
Our young adult therapists can help
There is particular pressure that goes along with being a young adult. It is also a period when we accomplish much more than we probably ever will at any other time of our lives. Young adults need to be able to increasingly follow their own inner guidance as to what is right and appropriate for them. Finding and listening to that inner voice can be challenging especially when under pressure to perform in many areas of life.
We have many years of professional experience supporting young adults in finding their inner voice, and have all been through that young adult phase ourselves. We are here to be your partner in the journey to finding the best version of yourself today.
Common questions about starting therapy for young adults
What types of issues can a therapist help young adults with?
A counselor can help you navigate a lot of common growing pains such as:
difficulties with peers
sexual and developmental concerns
school and/or career challenges
family difficulties
emotional changes
and many more.
What if I’m too busy for therapy?
Our therapists offer appointments online in addition to our Northbrook office. We can work with you to find a time in your schedule, and help you develop the skills to find time to take care of yourself.
Can I afford therapy?
We believe in quality and individualized care, so we accept Self-Pay and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Through Self-Pay, our clients have privacy and freedom to pay with credit cards and/or checks.
Begin Therapy for Young Adults in Northbrook, IL
If you are ready to begin your therapy journey with a team that is committed to supporting you, our therapists are ready to help. The team at our therapy practice believes you deserve to have your feelings validated and find new ways to manage that stress. Help is available. Our therapy services are available online in Illinois as well as in-person in Northbrook. Fill out the contact us form below to get started!
OTHER SERVICES AT OBSIDIAN COUNSELING AND WELLNESS
When you work with a young adult therapist at our counseling practice in the Chicago, IL area, you will be met with compassion and authenticity. The team at our therapy practice feels honored to help guide folks along their healing process. Specifically, our therapists help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting stress. Additionally, we value the unique experiences of highly sensitive people and LGBTQIA+ folx, and we help them in navigating their identities and circumstances that arise. All of these services can be provided as online therapy in Illinois. We hope that you take the leap to begin your healing journey with our team of specialized therapists.
