Young Adults

The Pressure to Have It All Figured Out.

Your twenties and thirties are advertised as the "best years of your life," but for many, they feel more like a constant state of anxiety. You might be checking off the boxes, degree, job, relationship, but still feeling empty or like an imposter in your own life. Or, you might feel paralyzed by the sheer number of choices in front of you, terrified of making the wrong career move or committing to the wrong person. We want you to know that this "quarter-life crisis" is real, valid, and incredibly common. You aren’t falling behind; you are just in the thick of the most significant transition period of your life.

Identity, Independence, and Boundaries.

This phase of life is often defined by the shift from "who I was told to be" to "who I actually am." This transition can be messy. You might be struggling to set boundaries with parents who still see you as a child, or navigating the shifting dynamics of friendships as everyone moves at different paces. We help you untangle your own voice from the expectations of your family, your peers, and society. We provide a space to explore questions like: What do I actually value? What kind of relationships do I want? And how do I define success on my own terms?

Building Your Own Roadmap.

Therapy for young adults isn't just about venting about your boss or your dating life (though we do that, too). It is about building a solid foundation for the future. We focus heavily on Values Work, helping you identify the core principles that matter to you. When you know what you stand for, decisions about careers, breakups, and big moves become clearer and less terrifying. We help you move from a place of "analysis paralysis" to taking action that feels aligned with your true self.

We also equip you with practical tools to manage the unique stressors of the modern world—burnout, social media comparison, and high-functioning anxiety. Using active skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness, we help you navigate intense emotions and navigate interpersonal conflict effectively. We focus on building "distress tolerance," so that when life throws a curveball—a layoff, a heartbreak, or a sudden change in plans—you have the emotional bandwidth to handle it without spiraling.

A Space Where You Don’t Have to Perform.

In a world of curated Instagram feeds and LinkedIn updates, it can feel like you always have to present the "best version" of yourself. Healing Lane Therapy is the one place where you can drop the filter. You don’t have to impress us with your achievements or pretend you have it all together. You can be messy, uncertain, and completely honest about your fears. We offer a grounded, authentic relationship where you can figure out who you are becoming, not for an audience, but for yourself.