Young Adult & Gen Z Therapy in Racine, WI
For young women who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, relationships, and the weight of what they’ve been through
These are supposed to be the best years of your life—so why don’t they feel that way?
You’re in this weird in-between place. People expect you to know what you want to do, where you’re going, and who you’re becoming—but most days, you’re just trying to keep up.
Your schedule is packed with classes, work, family, friends, and dating. You’re always doing something, yet somehow still feel like you’re not doing enough. Everyone else looks like they’re moving forward while you’re stuck overthinking your next move.
At home, you may feel like your parents still see a younger version of you—or don’t understand the person you’re becoming. You want more freedom and independence, but conversations about your choices can quickly turn into conflict. You may feel criticized, dismissed, or caught between wanting their support and wanting space to make your own decisions.
You know Instagram isn’t real life, but it’s hard not to compare. Other people seem happier, more confident, more successful, and more certain about who they are. Meanwhile, you’re questioning your choices, your relationships, your appearance, and whether you’re already falling behind.
Sometimes one weird text, a change in someone’s tone, or feeling left out can send you into a spiral. You replay conversations, try to figure out what you did wrong, or wonder if you’re being “too much.” You may stay quiet to avoid making things worse—until everything builds up and comes out all at once.
And there may be things from your past that you’re still carrying, even if you’ve tried to move on. Family conflict, painful relationships, rejection, or trauma can affect how you see yourself and how safe it feels to trust other people.
You don’t need to have everything figured out right now.
Therapy can give you a place to be honest about what’s actually going on—and begin discovering who you are underneath everyone else’s expectations.
“Maybe I’m Just Being Too Dramatic”
When something hurts, you may immediately start talking yourself out of it.
It wasn’t that serious.
Other people have it worse.
I should be over it by now.
Maybe you’ve been told you’re too sensitive or that you make things bigger than they are. This can feel especially painful when it comes from the family members you want to understand you most.
After hearing it enough, it becomes easy to question your feelings before you even understand them. You may stay quiet to avoid another argument, apologize just to keep the peace, or wonder whether everything really is your fault.
So you minimize the friendship ending, the conflict with your parents, the relationship that left you doubting yourself, or the experience from your past that still affects you today. But something doesn’t have to be a crisis to matter.
Therapy gives you a place where you don’t have to prove that what you’re going through is “bad enough.” I can help you understand why certain experiences affect you so deeply, recognize the patterns you’ve carried into your relationships, and find ways to respond without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed.
Your emotions are not proof that you’re dramatic. They may be telling you that something needs your attention. You don’t have to just get over it. You can understand it, work through it, and move forward differently.
Meet Kristina - a therapist who gets it
Let’s be real—being a young adult right now is A LOT.
There’s already so much to handle.
Keeping up with school or work.
Showing up for your friends.
Managing family expectations.
Trying to date without losing yourself.
And watching everyone else’s life unfold online.
Then you’re expected to talk openly about how all of it is affecting you. I know how scary that can feel. When I was in high school, I struggled to open up too. Being vulnerable felt exposing. It was easier to keep things to myself, act like I was fine, and try to handle everything alone.
Starting therapy can bring up those same fears. You may worry that you won’t know what to say, that opening up will make everything feel more real, or that needing help means something is wrong with you.
I don’t see you as dramatic.
I see someone trying to make sense of emotions and experiences that haven’t always been given the attention they deserve. Therapy with me isn’t about analyzing every little thing or making your life feel heavier. It’s about having a place where you can be honest, understand yourself more deeply, and learn how to handle what’s happening without losing yourself in it.
You don’t have to tell me everything right away. We can start with what happened this week, the text you can’t stop thinking about, or whatever feels easiest to say out loud. Over time, I’ll help you find the words for what you’re feeling, ask for support, and begin opening up to the people who have earned your trust.
You don’t have to carry everything alone anymore.
Let’s Work Together
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rooted Counseling & Wellness is a private-pay practice, which means we do not bill insurance directly. You pay for each session at the time of your appointment.
You may still be able to use out-of-network benefits. Some insurance plans reimburse you for part of the session cost after you meet your deductible. Because every plan is different, reimbursement is not guaranteed.
We partner with Thrizer to help you check your out-of-network benefits and understand what therapy may cost after reimbursement. We can also provide a superbill—a receipt with the information your insurance company needs if you decide to submit claims yourself.
If you’re covered under a parent’s insurance plan, it’s important to know that the policyholder may receive an Explanation of Benefits showing that you received mental health services. You can contact your insurance company to ask how your information will be shared before submitting a claim.
We also accept HSA/FSA cards and CareCredit.
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A 50-minute therapy session is $190.
If you begin with weekly therapy, most four-session months will cost $760. Months with five appointments will cost $950. Your first three months of weekly therapy will cost approximately $2,470, depending on the calendar and any missed sessions.
We believe you should know the financial commitment before beginning—not after you’re already invested in therapy.
Rooted Counseling & Wellness also reserves a limited number of reduced-rate openings for clients who cannot manage the standard fee. You can review the Ethical Therapy Rates page to understand the available options before scheduling a consultation.
If a parent or another person will be helping you pay, we can explain the payment process while keeping your therapy sessions and personal information private within legal and ethical limits.
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Private-pay therapy can offer:
Care based on what is actually helpful for you—not what an insurance company approves
Greater flexibility around what you discuss and how long you remain in therapy
More consistency if your insurance plan, job, or coverage changes
More control over whether information about your treatment is submitted to insurance or family
If you use out-of-network benefits, some information—including a diagnosis—will need to be shared with your insurance company as part of the claim.
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You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy.
Maybe you’re still going to class, showing up for work, and spending time with friends—but underneath it, you’re anxious, exhausted, or questioning yourself constantly. Maybe something keeps affecting you even though you’ve told yourself it wasn’t a big deal.
Therapy isn’t only for when everything has fallen apart. It can help you understand what you’re feeling before it becomes even harder to carry.
If it’s affecting your sleep, relationships, confidence, choices, or ability to feel like yourself, it is worth talking about.
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Yes. You can meet with Kristina in person at our downtown Racine office or attend therapy virtually from anywhere in Wisconsin.
For virtual sessions, you must be physically located in Wisconsin at the time of your appointment. You’ll also need a private place to talk, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a working camera.
If you attend college elsewhere in Wisconsin, virtual therapy can make it easier to continue meeting during the school year.
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Sessions are 50 minutes. Most clients begin with weekly appointments for at least the first three months.
Meeting weekly gives you and Kristina time to build trust and helps the work gain momentum. It also provides consistent support while you begin working through anxiety, relationships, trauma, or other concerns.
After the first three months, you and Kristina will talk about how therapy is going. Some clients continue weekly, while others move to every other week when they feel more stable. The schedule is a collaborative decision based on your needs, progress, and financial circumstances.
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If you’re 18 or older, your therapy is private—even if you live with your parents or they help pay for your sessions. Kristina will not share what you discuss without your written permission, except in specific situations involving safety or when disclosure is legally required.
If you use a parent’s insurance, the policyholder may receive an Explanation of Benefits showing that you received mental health services. It will not contain everything discussed in therapy, but it may include Kristina’s name, the type of service, and a diagnosis.
Different consent and privacy rules apply if you are under 18. In Wisconsin, clients 14 and older generally participate in consenting to their treatment along with a parent or guardian. Kristina can explain what will remain private before therapy begins.
Therapy for College Students Across Wisconsin
Rooted Counseling & Wellness offers therapy for college students throughout Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and the surrounding communities. Meet with Kristina in person at our downtown Racine office or attend virtual therapy from anywhere in Wisconsin. Kristina welcomes students attending:
University of Wisconsin–Parkside
Carthage College
Gateway Technical College
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Marquette University
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Alverno College
Mount Mary University
Whether you’re living on campus, commuting from home, balancing college with work, or questioning whether school is still the right path, therapy can give you a consistent place to work through what you’re carrying.