Therapy with Alex G
Teens, 20s & 30s, and Women Therapy
Counseling for teens, 20 & 30-somethings, and women in Santa Barbara, CA.
Find Increased Balance And Alignment
Navigating life in your teens, 20s, and 30s can be overwhelming. You’re juggling school, career goals, relationships, and personal growth, all while trying to meet external expectations and your own standards. As a woman, this pressure can feel even more intense, with societal expectations and the constant balancing act often leaving you feeling uncertain, disconnected, or not good enough. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, burnout, or simply trying to figure out who you truly are, it’s easy to feel stuck or like you're falling short.
Let me help!
In therapy, we’ll focus on the unique challenges you face at these stages in life. We’ll explore the pressures and struggles that hold you back and work together to build self-trust, confidence, and clarity. You’ll develop practical tools to navigate uncertainty, set healthy boundaries, and make decisions that align with your true self, so you can move forward with purpose and authenticity.
You May Notice Yourself Struggling With…
Pre-Teen & Teen Concerns (10-18)
As a teenager, you may face various concerns and challenges that can impact your mental health. Specifically, during adolescence, you are in the process of trying to figure out who you are and how you fit into the world. This can be extremely challenging because you are likely experiencing many things for the first time. As a result, it is not uncommon to feel confused, uncertain, and overwhelmed as you try and juggle family, friends, knowing who you are, and academic demands. Therapy can provide an additional source of support and guidance to teenagers as they navigate this challenging time. Through therapy with me, I will help by encouraging open communication and providing a safe and supportive environment. I can also help you to develop healthy coping skills and improve your self-esteem and confidence. In addition, we will identify ways for you to build better relationships with others and work towards achieving your goals so that you can start feeling happier and more content within yourself.
Communication/Relationship Concerns
Communication and relationship concerns can be some of the most difficult and challenging issues you will likely experience, mainly because these issues go to the very core of your connection, both with yourself and others. In addition, these issues are often complex and hard to talk about; especially as seeking help from those around you may feel uncomfortable when those closest to you are invested or have personal opinions about your concerns. Therapy can help you address communication and relational issues in your life and improve how you relate both to yourself and others. Together, we will identify patterns that may be contributing to your relationship problems, such as unhealthy communication styles, negative thought patterns, or unresolved issues from your past. We will also work to help you gain problem-solving skills to address conflicts in a healthy way. As you gain increased understanding and awareness of yourself, therapy will help you effectively share who you are in a way that resonates with others and leads to understanding and supportive relationships.
Gender and Sexual Orientation Affirming Care
Sexual orientation and gender-affirming care refer to healthcare practices recognizing and respecting a patient's sexual and gender identity. Sexual orientation refers to a person's pattern of romantic or sexual attraction to people of the same sex, opposite sex, or both sexes, as gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of being male, female, or something else. Sexual orientation and gender identity are important aspects of a person's overall identity, and alignment within these elements is necessary for you to live authentically and healthily. For individuals who are questioning their sexual orientation, gender identity, or struggling with gender dysphoria, therapy with me will provide a space to explore any concerns that you might have and develop a plan for coming out or transitioning, if desired. I will also provide a supportive environment for you to understand your feelings, explore and reinforce a healthy relationship with your body, and honor your sexual or gender identity. In addition, I can help you develop healthy coping strategies, build stronger relationships, and navigate a world that can be hostile or indifferent. Together we will also work to increase your sense of self and prioritize your needs, wants, and desires.
Navigating Your 20s & 30s
Your 20s & 30s can be a time of significant transition, such as finishing school, starting a new job, moving to a new city, navigating new relationships, or starting a family. This can be both exciting and overwhelming as you may feel like you're on the right path one day but totally lost the next. In addition, society often puts pressure on people in their 20s & 30s to have their lives figured out, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Therapy with me can help you navigate the transitions of your 20s & 30s with increased ease. Together, we will focus on ways for you to be more self-aware, compassionate, and understanding toward yourself, your feelings, and your needs. I will also help you identify elements within your life that are holding you back and assist you in creating strategies for change. Everyone's journey is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to navigating your 20s &30s. However, by setting goals, building a strong support system, and taking care of your health, I can assist you in making the most out of these decades of your life.
Infertility/Perinatal
The perinatal period, while full of excitement and anticipation, can also bring emotional upheaval, from anxiety and depression to the stress of navigating pregnancy and postpartum changes. Infertility can be an incredibly painful journey, filled with uncertainty, grief, and longing. As for some, fertility treatments like IVF introduce additional layers of fear and worry about complications. In therapy with me, I create a supportive space where you can openly process the emotional complexities of infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum. I’ll help you navigate these experiences by recognizing both the struggles and the beauty that come with them. Together, we will develop tools to manage stress and anxiety, empowering you to make informed decisions and feel more grounded through the ups and downs of this journey. Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or simply in need of guidance, I’m here to provide compassionate support and resources, so you don’t have to go through this alone.
