EMERGING ADULTS
Emerging adulthood spans the period from 18 to 30 years, or from late adolescence to early adulthood. It represents a time of transition, separation and identity formation along with of shifting roles in relationships, new challenges and responsibilities. It is filled with essential life questions: “Who am I? What do I want to do? Who do I want to love?” And perhaps most importantly, “How do I figure out what I want apart from others’ expectations of me?”
At Wellsprings we specialize in working with people asking these questions as they move through high school, college or graduate school, tackle first jobs, and engage in life-shaping relationships .
The transition from older adolescence to adulthood may be associated with the emergence of mood or anxiety disorders, or worsening of pre-existing conditions. It is also a time of optimism and an opportunity to understand and treat psychiatric symptoms and promote health and well-being.
The Wellsprings team has vast experience managing the interface between psychiatric care and higher education. We help emerging and young adults learn to understand and manage their illnesses in the context of their lives, navigate academics, and seek accommodations when indicated. Our collaborative approach enables us to develop a treatment plan that can incorporate medications, therapy, family and group work. We treat disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, Eating Disorders, ADHD and others, along with a focus on gender and personal identity.