Why Therapy in Your 20s Matters: Support for Gen Z Navigating Anxiety and Life Transitions

Written By Ariel Klassen

A Note to Young Adults Navigating the Messy Middle

Let’s be real—your 20s can feel like the weirdest decade of your life.

One minute you’re signing a lease or registering for classes, the next you’re wondering if you’re a total failure because you don’t have a five-year plan. The pressure to "figure it all out" is loud—from social media, from family, from yourself!

But the truth is:
You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

As a therapist who specializes in supporting young adults, I see this all the time. Whether you're transitioning out of high school, navigating college life, or trying to adult in a world that feels completely overwhelming, you're not alone!

What actually happens in therapy?

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about giving you the support & space to:

  • Understand your anxiety, not avoid it

  • Learn how to regulate your emotions (instead of bottling them up or exploding)

  • Explore your identity without judgment

  • Set boundaries with family or friends

  • Work through trauma at a pace that feels safe

  • Feel like you’re not the only one struggling

A few signs you might benefit from therapy:

  • You're always anxious or on edge, even when nothing's technically “wrong”

  • You're trying to be everything for everyone—and it's exhausting

  • You feel stuck in survival mode or burned out from school/work/life

  • You feel like you’re not enough, no matter how hard you try

If any of that hit home, therapy might be the next step—not because you’re broken, but because you deserve support while you grow!

You don’t have to be completely lost to ask for help.
You don’t need a crisis to start healing.
You just need a safe space to be real, reflect, and rebuild—on your own terms.

I’m here for that. Book a free consultation or learn more about our therapy services.

Ariel Klassen