Hope + Wellness
Therapy for college students
Because even though you’re on your own, you’re not alone in this
Life is tough — tougher than you ever imagined.
You’re on your own now but sometimes you wish you weren’t. You miss home sometimes, but you’re not sure what this means because there are times when you can’t wait to get away. You couldn’t wait to go to college, but now that you are there, you can’t seem to find your place. You miss your friends, your family, everything you’ve ever known.
The future is uncertain and you don’t know if you are making the right steps toward it. Around you, every one else seems to know what they want. But you’re not sure where you might fit in. You feel panic at thoughts of the future and graduation. How will you possibly prepare for life completely on your own? You feel uncertain as to where your life will lead and what you should be doing. It feels like there are so many should’s in life and you can’t help but feel burdened by all of them. Your friends get it sometimes, but more often than not they are busy doing their own thing. You’re not sure who to go to about these increasing feelings of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.
Find home again, except this time, within yourself
Therapy for college students in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC
It’s confusing to know which way to go sometimes, whether you will ever feel as if you are enough or what to do with your life. You’re not alone in feeling this way. At Hope + Wellness, we work with many young adults in college, post graduation, grad school, and in their 20s and early 30s, to provide a safe, supportive space to help them figure out how to navigate this thing called life. All of us experience stress and adversity at some point in our lives and it’s difficult when it’s the first time we’ve gone through anything like this. Therapy is a healthy way for you to take care of yourself and begin developing insights to thrive and live your best life even in the face of difficult events and decisions, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Common issues that college students face when transitioning to adulthood
Depression
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management
ADHD, difficulty concentrating and getting organized
Self-Care
Struggling to Launch
Building Interpersonal Relationships
Life Transitions
Discovering your Identity
Personal Growth
Finding Meaning and Purpose
Relationship Concerns
Living with a Chronic Illness
All of the above, together at once :)
We work with many local colleges to provide telehealth and in person services to college students across VA, DC, and MD and across the country as needed
“I walked over to the hill where we used to go and sled. There were a lot of little kids there. I watched them flying. Doing jumps and having races. And I thought that all those little kids are going to grow up someday. And all of those little kids are going to do the things that we do. And they will all kiss someone someday. But for now, sledding is enough. I think it would be great if sledding were always enough, but it isn’t.”
Getting started with
therapy for college students
we are passionate about providing you with a supportive therapy space that is genuine and authentic — where you truly feel cared for. a space that is human and compassionate, where you feel deeply seen and accepted.
At Hope+Wellness, we offer evidence-based treatments to help you specifically with the challenges you are experiencing, so you can begin to live a meaningful and fulfilled life. Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance based therapies, relaxation training and stress management. We will work together to help you navigate big decisions in your life, further develop your values and identity, find meaning and pursue things that are important to you, and learn skills to cultivate healthy relationships.
It is important that you find the therapist that is the best fit for you. Therefore, we invite you to learn more about us, read our blog, and to read about getting started and frequently asked questions. When you are ready, you can reach out to us to ask a question or to schedule an initial consultation appointment.
“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.”
Who we help
Our therapists specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, life adjustment in young adults, college students, and more
Depression
Mood Disorders
Situational or Existential Depression
Anxiety
Depression and Stress
Anxiety and Stress
Perfectionism
Self-Esteem
Self-Criticism
Acute Stress
Stress Management
Self-Care
Adjustment Difficulties
Life Transitions
Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
Giftedness
Academic Stress and Pressure
Living with a Chronic Illness
Identity
Struggling to Launch
Building Interpersonal Relationships
Discovering your Identity
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Hope+Wellness provides therapy for college students with depression, anxiety, stress, life adjustment, chronic health conditions and more. We serve Falls Church, McLean, and Arlington, as well as Tysons Corner, Vienna, Reston, Great Falls, Fairfax, Merrifield, and Alexandria, as well as Washington DC and Maryland. Telehealth is available across 20+ other states.
We provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives. Our services are grounded in evidence-based treatments that suggest an important interconnectedness between mind, body, life experience, and wellness, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapies. We will work together to help you heal and develop the skills to live fully aware, fully resilient, fully peaceful, mindful, and alive.