Stepping into the "real world" shouldn't feel like falling off a cliff
Active, collaborative psychotherapy for recent college graduates and emerging professionals helps my clients gain full independence, unravel identity crises, secure first jobs and navigate the intense pressure of the post-grad transition. My boutique practice serves clients via telehealth across Pennsylvania, as well as in-person and hybrid options in Center City Philadelphia. This chapter of life is exciting but demanding. Working with an expert during this time sets a strong foundation for the rest of your professional life—a very smart investment.
Ditching the structure of school can trigger an unexpected crises and challenges
For over a decade, your life had a clear, predictable script: pass this class, finish this semester, move to the next grade. But once you cross the graduation stage, that built-in structure vanishes. Suddenly, you are staring down an ambiguous timeline of adulting, corporate entry, or job-hunting, which can easily trigger deep anxiety and a sudden post-grad slump.
You might find yourself caught in these frustrating patterns:
The Post-Grad Inertia: Feeling paralyzed by the sheer number of open-ended decisions you have to make about your career, living situation, and future.
Early-Career Burnout: Realizing your first corporate or professional job is draining your energy, leaving you wondering, "Is this really what the next forty years look like?"
The Comparison Trap: Watching peers on social media seemingly land perfect jobs, apartments, and relationships, making you feel like you are uniquely falling behind.
The Loss of Community: Navigating the sudden, isolating grief of moving away from your college friend network or moving back into your childhood bedroom.
If you feel like you are failing to launch, I want you to hear this: you aren't broken, you are just in a massive, unscripted life transition. Therapy with me is an active, conversational space. We won't just analyze your stress; we will map out concrete steps to break your anxiety loops, restore your confidence, and build steady momentum.
A Note for Parents: Supporting Their Launch into Adulthood
It is incredibly grueling to watch your bright, capable recent graduate struggle psychologically. You’ve invested years supporting their education, only to see them stall out, withdraw, or become completely paralyzed by the pressure of entering the post-grad work world.
You know that the path from age 18 to 25 isn’t a straight line. But it’s incredibly hard knowing how to parent this specific stage without overstepping or watching them stay stuck.
With two decades of clinical experience, I specialize in helping emerging professionals successfully launch. My style is warm, straightforward, and practical. Having spent ten years steping away from full-time practice to raise my own children, I have a deep, real-world humility regarding the limits of control and the complexities of family life.
I treat your adult child with the professional respect they deserve. I act as an objective, steady sounding board to help them see what they might be missing, dismantle their anxiety loops, and take the practical steps required to build a meaningful, self-sufficient life.
Momentum-Driven Care Built Around Your Career
Flexible Daytime Telehealth Slots
Whether you are balancing rigid corporate meeting blocks, navigating an unpredictable shift schedule, or actively job hunting, my daytime telehealth sessions are designed to fit seamlessly into your week without disrupting your work day.
Seamless Statewide Access
Because I operate entirely online, your location changes won't interrupt your progress. If you move from your college campus back home to the Philadelphia suburbs, or relocate anywhere within Pennsylvania for a new job, your mental health support remains entirely consistent.
Out-of-Network & Out-of-Pocket Logistics
Sessions are $200 and are out-of-network, ensuring complete clinical focus and maximum flexibility. Monthly Superbills and step-by-step guidance are provided for insurance reimbursement, though many families choose to remain fully private with their health information by paying out-of-pocket.
Schedule a 15-minute consultation and see if I feel like the right fit for you. Working with an expert is the right move. But if for some reason I don’t feel like the right fit, we’ll talk through who might be better fit and I’ll working with you to get connected with that person.
In a lot of ways this is the hardest part. It takes some moxy to reach out. Click the button below and I look forward to talking with you.