Identity
Importance of Identity Development
Identity development is a lifelong journey that shapes your sense of purpose, belonging, and clarity. It encompasses personality, sexuality, values, cultural background, beliefs, and goals—serving as your inner compass for navigating life.
Because identity is fluid, it naturally evolves with time and experience. However, struggles with identity can lead to anxiety, depression, and a lingering sense of uncertainty about who you are, what you stand for, and where you belong.
If identity challenges are affecting your well-being, our team is here to help. Through professional support, we’ll guide you in understanding yourself more deeply and bridging the gap between who you are and who you aspire to be.
You deserve to meet the best version of yourself—we’re here to help you get there.
Potential Causes of Identity-Related Distress
Lack of Engagement
Failing to position yourself to explore life in different areas, for whatever reason, may prevent overall identity development.
Childhood Confusion
Lack of reflection about differences within family, culture, and environment can create identity issues and confusion in adulthood.
Undefined Values
Values are our personal compass for navigating life. Lacking defined values disrupts our ability to live life on on our own terms.
Cultural Displacement
Significant differences in the cultural identities and norms of those around us can create significant identity confusion.
Career Confusion
Lacking purpose, clarity, or a sense of fulfillment in your work can create significant identity-related distress.
Lack of Community
Feeling like you don’t belong anywhere or lack a sense of connectedness to other people, hobbies, cultural customs, and more.
Commons Signs & Symptoms of Identity-Related Distress
Depression
Anxiety
Low self-esteem
Social Isolation
Confusion regarding gender and sexuality
Unhealthy or codependent relationships
Frequent and/or drastic job and career changes
Internal conflict related to racial, ethnic, or cultural identities
Lacking personal or professional boundaries
Spiritual and religious confusion
Lack of balance, structure, and direction in life
Feeling as if your life is out of alignment with your true self
*We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and work with individuals in all relationship dynamics.
How We Help You
We know how overwhelming it can be to navigate who you are, who you want to become, and how to bridge the gap between the two. That’s why we're here to help you deepen your understanding of yourself.
Together, we'll explore your life history to uncover the experiences that have shaped you to this point. From there, we'll identify your core values, goals, and interests to create a clearer sense of direction and purpose.
We'll also develop essential skills like self-acceptance, psychological flexibility, and boundary-setting—empowering you to embrace who you are, grow with confidence, and thrive in your journey forward with a deep sense of clarity and purpose.