College Students and Young Adults

College students and young adults find themselves at a profound crossroads. Along with countless opportunities for growth come many newly emerging challenges that can be overwhelming at times. Many people feel taken off guard or unprepared for a new range of responsibilities, experiences and emotions. Therapy can be extremely helpful with the following:

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• Adapting to increased freedom and responsibility

• Adjusting to new expectations and living situations

• Settling in to Portland

• Deciding what you want to do with your future

• Managing relationships

• Navigating the world of dating

• Increasing self-esteem, self-respect and confidence

• Setting goals and following through

• Understanding and processing difficult family history to make space for becoming your own person

• Learning different kinds of time-management and academic strategies needed for success

• Responding to new kinds of demands

• Mastering college with a disability or learning difference, such as ADHD or autism (Aspergers)

• Working through the coming out process for LGBTQ individuals

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