Individual Therapy for Adults, Young Adults,
& Later Adulthood
“If there is any responsibility in the cycle of life, it must be that one generation, owes to the next, that strength by which it can come to face ultimate concerns in its own way.”
Support for Every Season of Adulthood
Young Adults
Finding Your Path
The young adult years are full of change, exploration, and transition. It’s a time of building careers, navigating relationships, establishing independence, and figuring out who you are and what you want your life to look like. While this season can be exciting, it can also feel uncertain, stressful, and overwhelming.
We know the unique challenges facing this generation. Many young adults today carry the weight of high expectations, social pressures, financial stress, and the impact of constant comparison through technology. At the same time, mental health is becoming less stigmatized, yet beliefs like “I should have it all figured out by now” or “others are doing better than me” can make it hard to reach out for help.
Common areas we support young adults with include:
Managing stress, anxiety, or depression
Navigating friendships, dating, or long-term relationships
Career uncertainty, burnout, or big life transitions
Building confidence and healthy boundaries
Coping with family expectations or cultural pressures
Exploring identity, purpose, and direction in life
Our approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your goals. We combine practical tools with open, nonjudgmental conversations to help you manage stress, build resilience, and move toward a more grounded and authentic life.
Therapy is a place to pause, reflect, and grow so you can move through these years in a way that feels rooted in your values and that honors yours authentic self.
Midlife Adults
Balancing Life’s Demands
Midlife is often called the “sandwich generation” for good reason. You may be balancing the demands of career, family, aging parents, and personal well-being all at once. It’s a season full of transitions and responsibilities, and while it can be deeply meaningful, it can also feel overwhelming. Many people in this stage feel stretched thin—constantly taking care of others, while wondering when there will be space to take care of themselves.
We also know this generation often grew up with the belief that you’re supposed to “push through” or “handle it on your own.” That mindset can make it hard to ask for support, even when stress, burnout, or loneliness are taking a toll. Therapy offers a chance to pause, breathe, and sort through it all with someone in your corner.
Some of the most common concerns we support midlife adults with include:
Balancing work, family, and personal needs
Parenting children, teens, or navigating relationships with adult children
Caring for aging parents while raising a family of your own
Emotional stress like depression, anxiety, or mood disorders
Relationship stress, separation, or divorce
Coping with loss, health changes, or shifting identity
Wondering what’s next and finding renewed purpose
Our approach is practical and supportive. Together, we’ll focus on reducing stress, building coping tools, and reconnecting with your values so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Later Adulthood
Continuing the Journey
Each stage of life brings its own challenges and opportunities, and later adulthood is no different. Many people find themselves navigating big transitions like changes in career or retirement, shifts in family roles, or evolving relationships. Physical changes can also be a source of frustration, whether it’s illness, a change in energy, of just finding yourself unable to do all the things you once did. Along with these changes can come questions about purpose, identity, connection, and what truly matters.
In our work with people in later adulthood, we focus on honoring the experience you already have while also making room for whatever feels uncertain, heavy, or unspoken. This should be a place to reflect on where you are now, find new meaning or purpose if that feels like its missing, or strengthen relationships with yourself or others.
We often help people in later adulthood with things like:
Adjusting to retirement or new roles
Navigating grief and loss
Managing health changes or caregiving responsibilities
Strengthening connections with family and friends
Finding purpose or joy that may be waning
Overcoming feelings of loneliness or low mood
Our hope is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. Because you’re story is evolving, and it should continue to unfold in a way that makes you feel content.
Different Seasons of Life, Same Commitment to Your Care
No matter your age, our goal is to meet you where you are. We consider not only your unique personality and experiences, but also the generational influences that shape how you view mental health, therapy, and healing. Whether you’re drawn to the convenience of telehealth, the grounding of time in nature, or the comfort of traditional conversation, we’ll work together to find an approach that feels right for you.
At every stage of adulthood, we believe in your capacity for growth, resilience, and meaningful change. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—we’re all in this together.
What should I expect?
Therapy sessions typically begin with exploring the concerns that bring you in and clarifying the changes you hope to achieve. Together, we create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. Depending on these goals, sessions may involve learning coping strategies, practicing new skills, processing difficult experiences, or challenging unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior.
We have created warm and welcoming spaces that envelop you with a feeling of calm and safety as soon as you enter them. Whether it’s a warm cup of tea while we talk, or you preferring to lie on the floor playing with a fidget toy…if it makes you feel better, we’re here for it.
What do you expect from me, the client?
Therapy works best when it is a shared effort between client and therapist. We encourage clients to bring curiosity, openness, and honesty into the process at their own pace. Change often comes from trying out new strategies, reflecting on experiences, and practicing skills outside of sessions, but progress does not have to look perfect. What matters most is showing up, being willing to explore, and allowing yourself the time and compassion needed for growth. Our philosophy is this: change is not linear and it is not on a deadline…it unfolds as it should, when it should.
Our goal is to help individuals not just manage symptoms, but also create meaningful and sustainable growth. By combining compassionate care with evidence-based methods, we have the honor of watching our clients as they build resilience, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward a happier, healthier, self
Frequently Asked Questions
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We wish there were a magic formula for this, because the truth is that the most important factor in effective treatment is the relationship you build with your therapist. It really comes down to how comfortable and safe you feel with them. We often remind clients: if it doesn’t feel like the right fit, it’s absolutely okay to seek someone else.
At Oak Hills Counseling Center, we carefully vet our practitioners to ensure they provide compassionate, competent care—and above all, that they lead with integrity and kindness. While we’re confident you’ll feel supported here, we also believe you deserve the right fit. If that isn’t with us, we will gladly support you in finding the therapist who is right for you.
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That’s an easy one—no problem. When it comes to therapy, you are the expert of your own story. Deep down, you already carry the knowledge of what you need in order to heal—you may just not know how to access it. Your therapist’s role is to offer a variety of paths, perspectives, and tools that can support your healing journey. From there, it’s always your choice to decide which approaches feel right for you, and which ones you’d prefer to set aside.
(And yes, you might be thinking, “What if I want to dismiss them all?”) That’s okay too. Sometimes, fears or long-standing beliefs can make it difficult to try new strategies. In those moments, we won’t force change—we’ll slow down, explore those barriers together, and return to making changes when you feel ready.
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The length of therapy is different for everyone. Some clients come in with a specific concern and find that just a handful of sessions helps them feel relief and gives them the tools they need. Others may benefit from longer-term work to address deeper patterns, heal past experiences, or support ongoing personal growth.
What matters most is that therapy moves at your pace. Together, you and your therapist will regularly check in on your progress, goals, and needs to ensure therapy feels helpful and appropriate. Whether short-term or ongoing, our focus is always on supporting meaningful, lasting change in a way that works best for you.
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The frequency of your sessions depends on your needs, goals, and schedule. Most adults start with weekly sessions, which provides consistent support while allowing time to practice new skills between appointments. Some people transition to every other week or monthly sessions as they make progress, while others may benefit from more frequent check-ins during particularly challenging times.
Your therapist will work with you to determine a schedule that feels manageable and effective, and it can always be adjusted as your needs change. The most important thing is that you have a plan that supports your growth, balance, and well-being.
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There’s no “right” way to prepare—just come as you are. To make the most of your first session:
Think about your goals. Consider what you’d like to get out of therapy, whether it’s managing stress, improving relationships, or exploring life changes.
Reflect on your history. Jot down any past experiences with counseling, medical or mental health history, and any current challenges you’re facing.
Prepare questions. You might want to ask about therapy approaches, session structure, or ways to track your progress.
Most importantly, just bring yourself. The first session is about getting to know you, understanding your needs, and figuring out how therapy can best support your journey.
