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EMERGING ADULT TRANSITION SUPPORT

Guiding Emerging Adults Toward Independence and Confidence

The transition into adulthood can feel overwhelming — both for young adults and for the people who care about them. Whether someone is navigating college decisions, struggling with executive functioning, adjusting to independent living, exploring identity, or feeling unsure about what comes next, this stage of life can bring significant uncertainty and pressure.

At Verge, our Emerging Adult Transition Support services are designed to help young adults build confidence, structure, life skills, and direction in a way that feels supportive, personalized, and realistic.

Emerging Adult Transition Support

Meet Your Emerging Adult Transition Specialist

Kate Enicks provides one-on-one coaching, guidance, and real-world support to help emerging adults clarify goals, strengthen life skills, and take consistent steps toward greater independence.

Kate began her career as an educator in Philadelphia before earning her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Villanova University. She later worked as a school counselor and vocational counselor supporting neurodivergent adolescents and young adults in therapeutic educational settings.

Her approach combines practical skill-building with compassionate support, helping clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.

Our Emerging Adult Transition Support services are designed for adolescents and young adults ages 15–30 who may be:

  • Navigating a major life transition
  • Feeling unsure about what comes next
  • Struggling with executive functioning or daily life skills
  • Neurodivergent and needing support beyond traditional therapy
  • Experiencing difficulty with motivation, structure, or follow-through
  • Adjusting to college or independent living
  • Exploring career, academic, or personal identity goals
  • Looking for greater confidence, purpose, and direction

Everyone’s path into adulthood looks different. Our goal is to help young adults move forward at a pace that feels supportive, sustainable, and individualized.

HOW SUPPORT WORKS

Emerging adulthood often comes with questions that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Our approach is designed to provide both practical guidance and emotional support throughout the process.

  • One-on-one coaching and goal-setting sessions
  • Executive functioning and life skills support
  • Text and email accountability check-ins
  • Resume-building and career exploration
  • College transition support
  • Job readiness and interview preparation
  • Support navigating housing or independent living

COMMON TRANSITIONS WE SUPPORT

High School or GED Completion

Leaving Home and Independent Living

College Transition and Adjustment

Transitioning Through and Out of College

Entering the Workforce

FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Supporting an emerging adult can feel emotionally exhausting, confusing, and isolating. Many parents feel unsure how much support to provide, when to step in, or how to help without creating more conflict or dependence.

Our work helps bridge the gap between support and independence.

We work directly with young adults while also helping families feel more informed, supported, and hopeful about the process. Progress may not always happen quickly, but meaningful growth often begins with consistency, trust, and small achievable steps over time.

Emerging Adult Services FAQs

Emerging adulthood is a stage of life during which individuals often feel “in between” adolescence and adulthood. This period is characterized by frequent transitions that involve shifts in roles, responsibilities, and social connections. While these transitions offer opportunities for growth and identity exploration, they can also create periods of stress, uncertainty, and psychological distress.

Emerging adult transition services are currently not covered by insurance.

Our Session Rates:

30 Minute Session: $90

60 Minute Session: $165

Unfortunately, these services are not covered by insurance as they are not considered a medical or clinical treatment for a medical or mental health diagnosis.
This service is designed for young adults, ages 15–30, who are navigating the often-challenging transitions into and throughout adulthood.
I’m not a therapist or tutor—though I often collaborate with those professionals. My background is in school and vocational counseling, and I take a practical, goal-based approach. Think of me as a hands-on guide: helping your young adult take real steps forward, not just talk about it.

Every client’s journey looks different, and we tailor support to each individual’s needs and goals. Many young adults experience outcomes such as:

  • Discovering new interests and strengths
  • Starting or returning to school with a plan
  • Navigating career growth successfully
  • Learning time management, budgeting, or self-advocacy skills