Therapy for College Students & Young Adults
In-person in San Francisco & Throughout California
You may be in college or in the early years after, navigating a time that feels both full of possibility and overwhelming.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself.
In your relationships, you might feel alone even when you’re around others, navigating friendships that don’t feel as fulfilling as you hoped, or beginning to encounter the complexities of more serious or long-term relationships. You may find yourself questioning whether you’re “enough,” overthinking how you come across, or losing your sense of yourself in others.
You may notice certain patterns repeating, even when you are trying to do things differently, and not fully understand why.
College and early adulthood can be a time of significant change, not only academically, but in how you understand yourself and who you are becoming. You may be questioning your identity, your direction, or what kind of life you want to build. At the same time, there can be pressure to make the “right” choices, keep up with peers, and move forward with a sense of certainty that doesn’t always feel real.
This period can also bring up anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional patterns that feel difficult to make sense of or shift.
In therapy, we create space to slow this down and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we look at how these patterns have developed, how they show up in your current relationships, and what they are trying to communicate.
Over time, this work can help you feel more grounded in yourself, clearer about your needs, and more able to stay connected to yourself in your relationships.
I offer therapy for college students and young adults who are looking for a space to make sense of what they’re experiencing and begin to feel more steady, clear, and connected.
Common struggles in your 20s
This stage of life isn’t just about school and work—it’s about becoming.
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Identity & Sense of Self
Not knowing who you are outside of others’ expectations
Questioning your values, identity, or direction
Feeling like you’re constantly comparing yourself to others
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Friendships & Belonging
Feeling disconnected, even in social settings
Outgrowing friendships or struggling to form deeper ones
Wanting closeness but not knowing how to get there
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Dating & Relationships
Losing yourself in romantic relationships
Anxiety about being “too much” or “not enough”
Navigating first serious or long-term partnerships
Repeating patterns that leave you feeling hurt or confused
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School, Career & the Future
Pressure to succeed or “figure it all out”
Feeling behind compared to peers
Burnout, lack of motivation, or uncertainty about your path
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Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
A constant inner critic that tells you you’re not doing enough or not enough as a person
Overthinking conversations, decisions, or how others perceive you
Emotional ups and downs that feel intense or hard to regulate
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Self-Care & Daily Functioning
Having a hard time managing everything—school, relationships, work, and responsibilities
Struggling with basic routines like eating, sleeping, or staying organized
Oscillating between pushing yourself hard and then feeling completely burnt out
I work with students and graduate students at Bay Area universities including UCSF, San Francisco State, the University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University, and Stanford, as well as young adults who have recently graduated and are building their lives in the Bay Area.
Whether you're adjusting to city life, navigating your first serious relationships or break ups, or feeling pressure about your career path, therapy can offer a steadying space.
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If something here resonates, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure exactly what you need yet. We can start there.
Business Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–6pm; Fridays, 10am–3pm