Supporting College Students through Anxiety and Stress
College is often painted as the “best years of your life,” but the reality is more complicated. Balancing classes, relationships, responsibilities, and the pressure to figure out your future can feel overwhelming. This season is full of growth, but it can also bring stress, self-doubt, and loneliness.
In therapy, you’ll find a supportive space to sort through the challenges of young adulthood with honesty, compassion, and practical tools.
Anxiety In College
College life is fast-paced and full of uncertainty, which can fuel constant worry. Anxiety might leave you feeling restless, tense, or unable to focus. Together, we’ll work on calming strategies to quiet your nervous system, challenge anxious thoughts, and build confidence to move through stressful moments.
Overthinking
Do you replay conversations, question every decision, or stay up late analyzing what you “should have” done differently? Overthinking can feel endless and exhausting. Therapy can help you step back, reframe your thoughts, and find peace of mind so you can focus on what matters most.
Feeling “Not Enough”
Many college students feel pressure to succeed—academically, socially, or in relationships—and the weight of comparison can make you feel like you’ll never measure up. In therapy, we’ll work on strengthening your sense of self-worth and reminding you that your value is not tied to perfection or performance.
Comparison
Scrolling social media or looking around campus, it’s easy to believe everyone else has it together while you’re struggling. But you’re not alone. Therapy can help you shift away from comparison and toward gratitude, confidence, and authenticity in your own story.
Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted, intrusive thoughts can be scary, confusing, and hard to talk about. They do not define you. In therapy, we’ll create a safe space to explore these thoughts, learn why they happen, and develop healthier ways to respond so they lose their power.
Setting Boundaries
College often brings new friendships, dating relationships, roommates, and professors—each with their own expectations. It can feel hard to say no or set limits. Together, we’ll practice building healthy boundaries that protect your energy, time, and well-being, while still nurturing meaningful connections.
Navigating Adulthood
Becoming an adult can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. From managing independence to making big life choices, it’s normal to feel unsure of yourself. Therapy can be a place to process the transition, build life skills, and discover who you want to be in this new chapter.
A Safe Space for You
This is your place to process, breathe, and feel supported—without judgment or pressure. Whatever you’re carrying, therapy can help you find balance, confidence, and a sense of peace as you walk through this season of life.
