Therapy for Adolescent Girls & Young Adult Women

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Creating Space for Reflection, Resilience, and Real Growth

Adolescence and early adulthood are times of immense growth - emotionally, socially, and developmentally. For many girls and young women, these years bring not only self-discovery and new opportunities, but also significant stress and internal pressure.

Teen girls today face rising rates of anxiety, depression, and social disconnection, with increased exposure to social media and societal expectations often intensifying feelings of self-doubt or isolation. Similarly, young adults are navigating complex transitions as they move through college, early career steps, and evolving relationships, all while trying to establish a clear sense of self in an uncertain world.

Therapy provides a supportive space to explore identity, strengthen emotional resilience, and build coping tools to manage life’s many challenges. Whether struggling with anxiety, mood changes, relationship difficulties, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my work helps girls and young women feel more grounded, capable, and connected to themselves and others.

Concerns Faced by Adolescent Girls & Young Women

  • Adjustment to college/life transitions

  • Academic challenges

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Body image issues

  • Depression

  • Difficulties with emotion regulation

  • Executive functioning challenges

  • Family conflict or changes

  • Identity development

  • Low self-esteem

  • Social/relationship problems

  • Stress

  • Substance use/misuse

  • Trauma

What to Look Out For

  • Changes in family life (e.g., divorce)

  • Decreased academic/career performance

  • Difficulty making or keeping friends

  • Difficulty managing daily tasks

  • Excessive worry/anxiety

  • Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope

  • Frequent temper outbursts

  • Frequent use or misuse of substances

  • Increased irritability/moodiness

  • Increased risk-taking behaviors

  • Lack of interest in activities previously enjoyed

  • Persistent feelings of low self-worth or low self-esteem

  • Pervasive feelings of sadness or hopelessness

  • Self-harming behaviors

  • Social problems or bullying

  • Withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities

How Therapy Can Help

  • Boost self-esteem

  • Build coping and emotion regulation skills

  • Develop assertiveness

  • Develop healthy habits

  • Enhance communication skills

  • Identify goals and values

  • Improve relationships

  • Increase self-awareness

  • Manage stress

  • Process difficult thoughts and feelings

  • Promote self-efficacy

  • Reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression

Contact Me

Fill out the form below or email me at julia@drjuliaslatkin.com to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation.