Therapy for Young Professionals Struggling With: Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome
As a young professional, you’re navigating a dynamic phase of your life full of exploration and experimentation: figuring out your career, matching with a partner, finding a place that feels like you’ll have the opportunity to grow into who you want to be.
BUT ADULTING IS ALSO HARD WORK…
While you’re trying to figure out your life and how to accomplish your goals, other things make life more complicated:
Burnout and Work-Life Balance
Imposter Syndrome
Stress & Anxiety
Financial burdens like paying rent or your first mortgage, managing student-loan repayments, and learning financial literacy
Overscheduling/Overcommitting/FOMO
Expectations from Family Members
Dating
Making Friends
Medical Conditions/Injuries
*ATTENTION*
If you’re a BIPOC young professional, you may also be dealing with:
microaggressions in the workplace
as part of a historically marginalized group or being first in your family to go to college, you may lack access to social capital aka a network of career connections
being the only one of color in your department/office
having to “educate” everyone on how to interact with you
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Growth extends beyond professional achievements. I support you in exploring personal values, developing self-awareness, and fostering a sense of purpose that aligns with both your career and personal goals.
Here’s How We’ll Do It
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BURNOUT
Experiencing burnout from work-related stress can impact your overall health and productivity. Through therapy, we’ll explore ways to recognize the signs of burnout early, develop coping strategies, and implement changes that can rejuvenate your passion and energy for so that you can show up for the things that are meaningful to you.
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WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Balancing career demands with personal life is crucial yet challenging. I can help you set boundaries, manage your time efficiently, and create a balanced routine that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Learn techniques to prevent burnout and prioritize self-care amidst a busy schedule.
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IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Feeling like you’re not qualified or deserving of your achievements can be debilitating. I offer support to help you build confidence, challenge self-doubt, and recognize your accomplishments. Together, we’ll work on developing a positive self-image and overcoming feelings of inadequacy.
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STRESS & ANXIETY
Stress and anxiety can impact various aspects of life, from work performance to personal relationships. Through therapy, you’ll learn strategies to manage your stress and anxiety, including mindfulness and grounding techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and values-based exercises to help you regain control and improve your quality of life while aligning you with your purpose.
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FINANCES
When it comes to money, we all have different emotional reactions and philosophies. Whether you're juggling rent payments, navigating student loans, or dealing with unexpected expenses, therapy can provide you with strategies to budget effectively, reduce financial anxiety, and develop a plan to achieve financial stability.
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DATING
Navigating the dating scene while balancing a demanding career can be tricky. Dating is this awkward necessary evil to help us find the love of our lives, yet it can be exhausting trying to find "the one." In therapy, you will learn about your own attachment style and how that relates to others. You will also learn about your defense mechanisms and vulnerabilities which will allow you to create meaningful connection with others.
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MAKING FRIENDS
Building a social network as a young professional can be challenging, especially in new cities or after a career shift. Therapy can provide guidance on social skills, overcoming social anxiety, and finding meaningful connections that enrich your personal and professional life.
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EXPECTATIONS FROM FAMILY
You respect your family, but you might have different perspectives on work, success, relationships, and even family planning. Therapy can teach assertive communication skills to help you express your feelings and boundaries to your family in a constructive manner. This can lead to more understanding and less conflict. I can also equip you with coping mechanisms to handle criticism or pressure from family. By addressing these areas, we create a balance between honoring your family’s expectations and pursuing your own path.
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OVERSCHEDULING OVERCOMMITTING
There are many opportunities at your fingertips, each one with promise of a brighter future. However, sometimes there are not enough hours in the day to get it all done and show up for others. Together, we will uncover the root causes of overscheduling and overcommitting, such as a desire for approval, fear of missing out, or difficulty saying no. It is also crucial to learn to set and maintain healthy boundaries. Therapy can provide strategies for saying no politely and assertively, managing expectations, and avoiding overextension. Finally, therapy can help clarify your personal values and long-term goals, which can inform decisions about what commitments are most aligned with your aspirations and well-being.