Failure to Launch Treatment for Young Adults

What Is Failure to Launch?

Failure to Launch is not a clinical diagnosis, but a term used to describe young adults who are:

• Living at home well beyond the typical age of independence
• Avoiding responsibilities such as employment, education, or financial self-sufficiency
• Struggling with daily routines, motivation, or direction
• Isolated or disconnected from peers and social networks
• Dependent on parents for basic needs and emotional regulation

These behaviors often mask deeper issues, including executive dysfunction, social anxiety, trauma history, or untreated neurodevelopmental conditions.

Common Causes of Failure to Launch

• Undiagnosed or unsupported mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, OCD)
• Executive functioning challenges (organization, planning, task initiation)
• Trauma or developmental disruption
• Parent-child overdependence or enabling dynamics
• Sensory processing challenges (common in autism and ADHD)
• Avoidance cycles reinforced by fear of failure or rejection

How Soulegria Helps Young Adults Launch

Soulegria’s integrated, trauma-informed program is specifically designed for neurodivergent young adults who are stuck in the cycle of avoidance and dependency. Our program addresses:

• Life skills training (cooking, budgeting, time management, hygiene)
• Academic and vocational readiness (resume building, job coaching, college support)
• Therapeutic support for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
• Social development and peer connection in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment
• Technology and screen-time management
• Self-advocacy and identity exploration

Why Traditional Therapy Often Isn’t Enough

Weekly outpatient therapy may not provide the level of coaching, accountability, and experiential learning needed to break entrenched patterns. Our program offers real-world practice, mentorship, and 24/7 structure to help young adults thrive.

Who We Serve

We work with young adults (18–26+) dealing with:

• Autism or ADHD
• Social anxiety or depression
• Learning differences or executive dysfunction
• Low motivation, self-esteem, or identity confusion
• History of academic or occupational failure
• Difficulty leaving home or maintaining independence