- 17-24- The term “failure to launch,” is an increasingly popular way to describe the difficulties some young adults face when transitioning into the next phase of development. Becoming independent and taking on new responsibilities comes with a lot of uncertainties. Fears about the unknown, social pressures, and life changing decisions, can be overwhelming for many young adults. Some young people find themselves stuck, unsure which path to take, and scared of making mistakes, while others are trying to recover from unhealthy choices in adolescence and can find themselves with unforeseen roadblocks; this anxiety can negatively impact self esteem and social relationships. Parents can feel at a loss for how to help or find themselves in the dark and helpless, confused about how their very capable child is struggling to make that next step into adulthood, but help is out there. I use an empowerment approach to help young adults learn to manage their anxiety and start setting goals toward navigating the adult world. If you or someone you know is a young person struggling to launch into adulthood, I’m here to help; give me a call today.