Young adults today face many challenges and obstacles as they continue to grow and transition into adulthood. Often, this can be a period of life where finding guidance and a safe place to process openly can be an enormous help in the journey.

There are so many transitions for young adults. The transition from high school to college. To work at their first job, or joining the military. First significant relationships or marriage. Of course, the uncertainties of knowing what comes next can be a challenging, stressful, and disorienting time in life. 

Many young adults have also experienced traumatic life events. Painful experiences. Or, a season of feeling distant in relationships with parents, peers, or God. Not understanding why or how to move forward can feel daunting and discouraging. And, understandably, can cause someone to feel they need help to determine what are the next best steps ahead for their life.

Difficulty and challenges in life can lead to a positive or negative change.  Our desire is for the former.

We have worked with many millennial age young adults who were at the crossroads of a crisis. Some of whom faced anxiety, addictive behavior, depression, or a feeling of being stuck. Also, uncertainty about the next steps, confusion, and/or hopelessness. Many were processing future career or education choices that lay before them. Others felt they could not see any good options for what should come next. Some were struggling with relational conflicts. Often, either with their family, friends, or significant others.

Whatever the problem, the therapy process can be an essential part of the process of getting “unstuck” and moving forward in positive ways.

Sometimes the best way out of something is to journey through it. That is where the therapy process is vitally important in a person’s life. In therapy, change often comes through the client’s own experience of purposeful processing and reflection.

We see our role as working alongside the client to help guide them in this process so that they experience the change and transformation they need.

At Sheltering Oaks, we use a variety of skills and techniques like empathetic listening, and curious questions. We truly journey with people in this vital process. Instead of only focusing on problems, the therapy process helps clients acknowledge their challenges. Then, look for solutions that are already present and build on them.

This approach allows clients to positively access the strengths they already have. But that they may be unaware of, which can lead to a significant transformation in their lives.

Prioritizing therapy for millennials can help young adults mature emotionally, relationally, and professionally. All while they learn new skills to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles they are facing.

This may include social skills that can help them to secure or maintain jobs. Many young adults come to therapy for help dealing with anxiety or depression. These are often holding them back from accomplishing educational, career, or relationship goals.

Therapy for millennials can bring clarity on what the next steps could look like. We can help propel young adults forward with confidence into the next season of their lives. We would be honored to walk alongside and serve you or your loved one during this unique season of life.