Therapy for Young Adults & College Students
Values-based therapy in Austin, Texas and online throughout Texas and Florida.
Counseling for young adults throughout Texas who are overwhelmed by modern life.
At one point, you were excited to be on your own. You expected it to be hard, but not this hard.
The world you’re entering into feels like a lot right now.
And that's all on top of figuring out who you want to be, managing day-to-day life, and making sense of your relationships.
The transition into adulthood comes with a mix of freedom, pressure and uncertainty. That’s a lot for anyone to navigate, let alone someone at the beginning of their adult life.
I'm Hilary, a therapist in Austin, Texas, and I love helping young adults and college students.
My 20s were some of the most exciting and hardest years of my life. My early experiences in therapy were pivotal in helping me figure out things I didn't understand about myself, and separating out what I really wanted from life from what I thought I was supposed to want. Having a place to explore who I was and what I cared about without worrying about anyone else’s pressure or opinion was invaluable.
I hope to provide a similar space for you.
Over the years I've supported young adults to explore their identities, set boundaries with family, make big decisions about their futures, and sort through conflict with friends and the confusion of modern dating. I bring a "big cool(?) sister” energy to our sessions. I use a mix of a calm demeanor, encouragement, a little humor, and enough honesty to call you out on your stuff and be frank about the realities of the world. Let’s be real- it's a shit show out there right now, and pretending otherwise isn't going to help you.
You deserve support from someone who isn't going to tell you how to live your life, but will help you narrow down what actually matters to you and help you find ways to move towards it.
Whether you're finding it hard to stay motivated, navigating anxiety about the state of the world, dealing with challenges in school or the beginning of your career, or just want a gut check on the mental health advice you've seen on TikTok, I'd love to help.
If that sounds familiar, I’m glad you’re here.
Common Focus Areas
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Anxiety & Stress
Feeling on edge all the time, overwhelmed or burned out is more common than ever. Whether it’s fueled by school, work, relationships, or just the state of the world, we’ll work to understand it and build tools for managing it so it doesn’t run your life.
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Difficult Family Dynamics
Family relationships can be some of the most complicated ones we deal with. Whether it's an overbearing parent, pressure to meet family expectations, ongoing conflict, or estrangement, we'll work on understanding these dynamics and figuring out how to handle them in a way that feels right for you.
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Friendships & Romantic Relationships
The people we're closest to can bring us both the most joy and the most stress. Whether you're dealing with a breakup, struggling to make friends as an adult, stuck in the same cycles with the people you date, or figuring out how to communicate what you need, we'll work on building relationships that actually feel good.
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Identity & Self-Esteem
Your 20s are a formative time of figuring out who you are and what you want, which can feel especially hard if you’ve never felt fully accepted or like you’ve had to hide parts of yourself to fit in. Whether you're exploring your identity, sexuality, or neurodivergence, working through harsh self-criticism, or just trying to feel more at home in your own skin, we'll work on building a steadier, kinder relationship with who you are now as you move towards who you are becoming.
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Loneliness & Isolation
Feeling lonely doesn't mean something is wrong with you, and it's more common than you'd think, even for people surrounded by others. Whether you're feeling disconnected from the people around you, struggling to find your people, or having a hard time letting others in, we'll work on understanding what's getting in the way and building the kind of connection you're looking for.
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Meaning, Purpose & Quarter Life Crisis
Sometimes you check all the boxes and still feel lost, unsure of what you actually want or where you're headed. Whether you're questioning the path you're on, feeling stuck, or wrestling with bigger questions about what makes life meaningful, we'll work on getting clear on what matters to you and how to move toward it.
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Social Media and Technology
It's hard to feel okay when you're constantly comparing your life to everyone else's highlight reel. Whether you keep getting caught in endless scrolling, spending more time than you’d like with AI chatbots, or just want a healthier relationship with your devices, we'll work on noticing how technology affects you and figuring out what actually feels good.
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Transition to College or Early Career
Big transitions can be exciting and disorienting at the same time. Whether you're adjusting to college, figuring out life after graduation, starting your first real job, or just feeling behind compared to everyone else, we'll work on finding your footing and moving forward without losing yourself (or your shit) in the process.
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How Your Past Shows Up Today
Sometimes you catch yourself reacting to stuff and think, why do I always do this? So much of how we think and react comes from what we learned and absorbed growing up, often without realizing it. We'll make sense of where those patterns come from so they get easier to change, if you want to.
Nobody hands you a manual for this stuff. Reach out today, and let’s talk about how therapy can help.
Questions? Ask me anything.
Not ready to book a consultation yet? Send me a message, and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Please note: I provide outpatient counseling support through scheduled appointments only. If you or someone you love is having a mental health emergency or is experiencing a crisis, please dial 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, dial 911, call the Travis County 24/7 Crisis Hotline 512-472-HELP (4357) or proceed to your nearest emergency room.