What am I supposed to be doing with my life?
I thought this was the job I wanted. It isn’t. Now what?
All my friends are in serious relationships. What’s wrong with me?
Am I making a difference in the world?
Should I get my own apartment? Should I buy a condo?
How can I pay all my bills on this salary?
Are you in your 20s or 30s and asking yourself some of these questions?
Do you feel like you might be having a midlife crisis 25 years
too early? You are not alone in experiencing what’s been called
a Quarterlife Crisis. Transitioning into “real life” is
not what it used to be and it’s taking longer for young adults
to transition into traditional markers such as financial independence,
marriage, and a secure career. This period of transition, known
as one’s “quarterlife,” can be filled with frustration,
disappointment, anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of meaning or purpose.
Unfortunately, while all people go through this transition, few people talk about it openly, which can create more anxiety and hopelessness.
QuarterLife+10 is
a therapy group for unmarried professionals in their mid-20s
to mid-30s who want to explore issues related to work/career,
personhood/identity, spirituality, relationships, and more,
in a supportive, open environment. You’ll begin exploring
the question: Where am I now and where do I want to be in 10
years? |
Group Logistics:
- Time: Thursdays, 7:00pm–8:30pm (weekly, ongoing, starting May 1)
- Location: 2025 Massachusetts Ave NW (1 block from Dupont Metro)
- Cost: Based on a sliding scale. Affordable for young professionals.
- Contact: 202-449-3789 x716 (more contact info below)
Group Leaders:
Cate
Shea, M.Ed.: Cate
specializes in relational therapy with adolescents and young adults.
She employs a constructivist approach to assist her clients in self-understanding
and empowerment in order to further their ability to solve problems and
develop coping skills.
Prior to joining PC&CC, Cate provided individual, group, and family therapy to individuals through the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing and was the Clinical Coordinator at Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, Inc.
Cate holds a M.Ed. and an Ed.S. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and is license-eligible in DC. Cate is also training to become a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.
In her spare time, Cate enjoys spending time with her one-year old son and learning about the wonders and challenges of being a new parent. In addition, she enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, reading, and being with family and friends.
Nathan
Gehlert, M.S.: Nathan embraces a holistic approach to counseling in
both individual and group therapy. By integrating the psychological,
intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual aspects of
his clients, he works to help them create meaning and purpose in their
lives. Nathan received a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling
from Loyola College in Maryland and is currently working towards a
Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Loyola College. He is currently training
to become a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and is pursuing
licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Before joining PC&CC, Nathan worked as a psychotherapist at an outpatient mental health clinic in Washington, DC, where he gained experience working with clients facing depression, anxiety, bereavement, abuse, and interpersonal issues.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing squash, jogging, backpacking, cooking, writing, and traveling.
Contact Info:
For further information or to join QuarterLife+10 please contact
either:
Nathan Gehlert, M.S. at 202-449-3789 x716
Cate Shea, M.Ed. at 202-449-3789 x704
You may email Cate and Nathan by clicking on either name.
“Might be a quarter-life crisis or just a stirrin'
in my soul. Either way, I wonder sometimes, about the outcome of a
still verdictless life. Am I living it right?”
- John Mayer, Why Georgia?
