Anxiety in Young Adulthood
Dr. Sandra specializes in anxiety treatment and therapy for young adults. Young adulthood is defined as the period between ages 18-35 years old. Dr. Sandra commonly works with young adults experiencing anxiety or distress related to romantic relationships, dating, career, life transitions, social media use, friendships and/or family relationships. She also works with anxiety disorders and OCD in young adults. Dr. Sandra’s dissertation research focused on anxious attachment in young adult romantic relationships.
Young Adult Anxiety - Why So Common?
According to the NIH, anxiety in the United States is on the rise and it is most rapidly increasing among young adults. Our society places an immense amount of pressure on young adults to meet certain “milestones” during young adulthood. Whether it’s graduating college, establishing a successful career, meeting “the one,” starting a family, moving out on your own, buying a home… the list goes on and on. Couple this with the global context in which Gen Z and Millennials are living through young adulthood- a pandemic, divisive politics, devastating wars, climate change, violence, inflation/interest rates… it makes sense to feel anxious! Additionally, young adulthood is a time where many reflect on their future and make BIG decisions- education choices, career choices, life partner choices, family planning choices, friendship choices, moving/where to live choices. Decisions are a common trigger for anxiety due to the reality of uncertainty and the inability to know for sure what the “right” or “best” choice will be. The many decision points of young adulthood may also contribute to heightened anxiety. Similarly, there are many changes that are common during young adulthood that can prompt uncertainty and anxiety. These include graduations, moves, new jobs/careers, new relationships, drifting from friends, or becoming a parent. You are not alone if you are a young adult experiencing anxiety. You are in the right place!
Young Adult Anxiety Support and Treatment
Dr. Sandra specializes in working with young adults- Gen Z and Millennials struggling with anxiety and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are both evidence-based therapeutic modalities that can be transformative for the journey through young adulthood. Additionally, Dr. Sandra utilizes a person-centered, compassion-focused approach. She wants young adults to feel normalized, validated, and understood in what they are going through. As a young adult (Millennial) herself, she is able to offer a relatable and empathetic perspective. She also incorporates teaching tangible, adaptive coping skills so young adults feel equipped to continue their busy lives in a way that prioritizes their mental health.
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Dr. Sandra offers anxiety treatment and therapy for young adults in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and many other states. Book a free consultation call to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.
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