University Students & Young Adults (18+)
College and graduate school years bring unique challenges. Balancing academics, social life, and self-care can feel overwhelming and may lead to anxiety or burnout. At Groundbreaker Therapy, I offer DBT-based support to help you build resilience and make the most of these formative years.
As an emerging adult, whether you are not in school, have left school, or have graduated, trying to make your internal and external worlds work well can be trying.

At Groundbreaker Therapy, I offer tailored Psychotherapy, DBT Coaching, and DBT Training, designed to help:
University Students:
Achieve Success in Every Area
- Academic Success: Master your workload, choose the right classes, and create a roadmap to graduation with confidence and purpose
- Social Success: Learn to form meaningful relationships, set boundaries, and uphold self-respect
- Personal Success: Build emotional awareness and self-care habits to thrive in both good times and challenging moments
Find Your Balance
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University life is about cultivating a healthy work-life balance, building meaningful connections, and growing into your future self. Through mindfulness and calculated steps, you can lay a solid foundation for personal and professional success
Realize Your Goals
- Develop action plans that align your values with meaningful goals
- Improve problem-solving and emotional regulation skills
- Strengthen relationship networks and manage transitions with ease
Young Adults (18+):
Expand Your Capacity
- Embrace the present reality and navigate change with effective coping strategies
- Develop validation skills and harness past successes for areas of difficulty
- Cultivate hope, independence, and interdependence to find worth in all aspects of life
Enhance Skills Across Life Areas
Improve your personal, family, academic, and work-life through DBT combined with teaching, learning, and development
Engage in Meaningful Change
Participate actively in your growth process, identify valuable resources, and, if needed, involve parental support
Connect with Community
Become part of supportive communities to empower your sense of effectiveness and belonging
Seeking to advance your effectiveness and create a life filled with authenticity and balance?

University Students
Navigating university life can be challenging, with demands from academics, social life, and personal responsibilities all competing for your time and energy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, therapy can offer tools and support to help you thrive.
Ask yourself:
- Are you struggling to balance academic goals with healthy relationships and self-care?
- Do you find it difficult to manage stress and emotions, especially during tough times?
- Do self-doubt or anxiety affect your confidence in succeeding in this environment?
- Is staying organized and motivated a challenge, leading to procrastination?
- Do you feel like you’re lacking skills like emotional regulation or problem-solving to handle university life effectively?
With DBT Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Training for Students & Young Adults, you can:
- Discover your innate wisdom and curiosity for personal growth
- Utilize your strengths across all areas of life for meaningful change
- Empower yourself to become more effective, resilient, and fulfilled
If these questions resonate, Groundbreaker Therapy can help you unlock your potential and create a balanced, purposeful university experience.
Life can be hard as an Emerging Adult. Decisions can be agonizing. You can learn to cope and make the most of it.

Emerging Adults
As an emerging adult, you’re navigating the complexities of building your identity and growing in personal, social, and professional areas. This phase often brings moments of uncertainty, where decision-making—big or small—can feel overwhelming. With the culmination of childhood and adolescence behind you, it’s normal to feel a bit lost or out of place. Groundbreaker Therapy can help you feel more grounded, connected, and ready to take on life’s challenges.
Ask yourself:
- Do I want to feel more present and mindful, using my “wise mind” to integrate thoughts and emotions for better decision-making?
- Am I seeking fulfilling relationships in both personal and professional realms, built on self-respect and a sense of progress?
- Would I like to become more comfortable with a full range of emotions, learning to cope with negativity and cultivate positivity?
- Am I ready to handle distressing situations and build resilience by taking action toward self-care?
If these questions resonate, you may be ready to take steps toward becoming a more confident and resilient version of yourself. Therapy can guide you in building a life with meaning, self-awareness, and balance as you embark on this journey.