Guiding You to Direction & Purpose

Virtual therapy throughout NY and SC

It’s not that you lack drive or smarts—you just can’t figure out what’s missing.

Your friends seem to have it all figured out—landing dream jobs, building connections, and living with purpose—while you’re left wondering if there’s some secret to success that everyone else knows.

Your parents, though well-meaning, are starting to ask the hard questions. They thought you’d be further along by now—confident, ambitious, with a clear path ahead. Instead, you’re stuck in a loop of self-doubt, unsure of the next step or how to break free from the frustration.

You might not be the confident, “got-it-all-together” twenty-something you envisioned—the one who seamlessly juggles career, relationships, and personal growth. But here’s the good news: you are on a journey, making progress at your own pace. It may feel like everyone else has a map, but you’re out here creating your own adventure—and that’s way more exciting.

Through real connection, empathy, and a dose of empowerment,

I’ll help you build a purposeful, independent life that feels authentic to who you are.

We'll start by focusing on what you're good at—your strengths and unique skills—to help build your confidence. With a trauma-informed approach, we'll unpack past experiences and work on strengthening your resilience. I’ll guide you in balancing life’s big goals, relationships, and family expectations, all while making sure you don’t lose sight of yourself. It’s not easy, but this is where real growth happens. Together, we’ll develop the tools you need to thrive and handle life’s challenges, like anxiety and depression, in healthier ways.

Phone Consultation

Individual Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Christina Barnard, LCSW, LISW-CP | Therapy for Young Adults in New York and South Carolina

Why Therapy with Christina?

After graduation, I struggled to build a life based on my own goals, instead of getting distracted by the well-meaning advice from family and friends about what I “could” be doing. Now, as a clinical social worker, I help young adults cut through the noise and create lives that actually feel like theirs—focused, purposeful, and on their own terms.

You can feel motivated, hopeful, and confident in your choices

—because you’ve got the skills, even if you’re still figuring out the details.

Ready to step into your journey, find your path, and build real purpose?

I’m here to help you make it happen—no map required.