“Are you going to tell my parents I’m queer?” It’s one of the most quietly asked, and deeply vulnerable, questions I hear from LGBTQ+ college students in my work as an LGBTQ therapist in Orange County, CA. It’s often asked at the end of a session. Or halfway through, when someone’s finally starting to feelContinue reading “Will You Tell My Parents I’m Queer? What College Students Need to Know About Therapy Confidentiality”
Category Archives: Young Adults
Pride Isn’t Always a Party—Especially When You’re Still Figuring Things Out
Every June, the world starts to shine a little brighter. Rainbow flags fly, parades roll through cities, and social media fills with messages like “Be proud!” and “Love is love.” For some people, it’s affirming, exciting, even healing. But for others, especially young adults who are still questioning or exploring, Pride Month can feel likeContinue reading “Pride Isn’t Always a Party—Especially When You’re Still Figuring Things Out”
How Young Adult Therapy Empowers First-Gen Students of Color
If you’re the first in your family to go to college. Typically, people see this as a reason to celebrate, and in most ways, it is. There is the pride of your family, and sometimes your community, that is apparent. But no one talks about the pressure that comes with it, yet almost shadows it. There’sContinue reading “How Young Adult Therapy Empowers First-Gen Students of Color”
College Students and Relationships: Am I Dating a Narcissist?
On campuses everywhere college students are discovering their newfound independence. They are sharing countless “Are they really into me?” stories and the term narcissist sometimes pops up in these coffee-fueled conversations. More than a suggestion to try the latest latte flavor. But what does being in a relationship with an actual narcissist mean for you?Continue reading “College Students and Relationships: Am I Dating a Narcissist?”
The Hustle Mentality
In today’s fast-paced world, many young adults have embraced the “Hustle Mentality”. This mindset values constant work and striving above everything else. However, this tireless pursuit of success can cause you to neglect rest, self-care, and reflection. As an online therapist in Orange County, CA, who works with young adults, I have witnessed the tollContinue reading “The Hustle Mentality”