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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Talk NYC Psychotherapy MHC
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

We have been an outpatient mental health provider for New York City and the state of New York, and our groups have grown to 80 plus therapists. We are one of the few group practices in offering specialized psychotherapy services for adults, teens, children, couples, and families and have availability for immediate scheduling. Our therapists have specialized training in CBT, DBT, ACT, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mindfulness, EMDR, Humanistic and Integrative approaches, trauma, Family Systems, Psychodynamics, Person-Centered Therapy, child play, etc. and we handle both moderate to high risk clients including, self-harmers ,mandated cases, illness/ cancer diagnosis, grief/loss, brain injury, addiction, suicidal ideation, lower functioning clientele, high risk, couples, family, PTSD, OCD, substance abuse, agoraphobia, ADHD, mood disorders, LGBTQ, child/adolescent, developmental & physical disabilities, family systems, infertility, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression, personality disorders, psychiatric medication tapering support, borderline personality disorder, domestic violence, transgender, gastric sleeve, to name a few, etc. and we have many groups including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (for self-harmers and Borderline Personality patients), men’s group, trauma group, single parent support group, anger management group, and an LGBTQ/eating disorder group to name a few. We are well established and well known in Manhattan as a solution-focused team of providers offering evidence-based outpatient mental health care and we have immediate availability when clients call for services. The group include LMHC’s and MHC-LP, CASAC, PsyD , and PhD in mental health. Incorporation of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Clinical Work: We have a multicultural staff who are LGBTQ-aligned. We have many languages at Talk, such as Hebrew, Spanish, Turkish, Hindu, Urdu, Greek, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Mandarin/Chinese, Cantonese, Serb-Croatian, Italian, Bahasa Indonesia, Malayalam, Romanian, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Tagalog, Cebuano, Persian, to name a few. We are expanding due to the high demand for mental health needs in NYC.

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JAN NELSON
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed? Would you like and to make the best decisions for yourself? Do you need to prioritize your obligations and responsibilities? Are you worrying about everything—in the present and future? Are you struggling with your mental health, education, career, relationships, social circles? Do you need someone to help you create true, lasting change? Being a emerging adult is an exciting time that can be filled with possibilities for adventure, growth and exploration. At the same time, it can bring a sense of confusion and feeling overwhelmed about who you are, what you want and how to get there. Maybe there are obstacles, new or old, that get in the way of making progress. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), younger adults today face more stress than any other previous generation. Your concerns are unique from those of your parents, making a tailored, custom approach to therapy most beneficial. I provide such an approach. Emerging adulthood is the perfect time to discover new strategies to better manage your life so that you can become your best self and have the future that you want.

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Sofia Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with high-functioning adult trauma survivors navigating life transitions, relationship dynamics, marriage, and family challenges. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, I help patients process trauma, reconstruct meaning, address current relational patterns, and explore mental health concerns within the context of their lived experiences. The therapeutic relationship I build with patients can help them reclaim their stories, understand relationship patterns, build stronger connections, and move through life with more clarity and resilience. I believe therapy works best when it's real and relational. I'm present, authentic, and genuinely interested in understanding you and your story. My hope for you is that you feel safe and comfortable in sharing the most intimate details of your life with me as a mental health professional, but also as a fellow human being. I take a humanistic approach in my work, always keeping in mind that patients who sit before me in sessions are so much more than a diagnosis or notes on a page. I want you to know that you can come exactly as you are and be accepted.

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Ishtar Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
The Bronx, NY
Accepting new clients

We are often engaging in life through the means that we have been taught by all of those who have come before us. Life has become a perpetual cycle where bliss, peace, harmony, and all of the other facets that make life worth living seem to escape us more and more. Instead, we are trapped in depression, anxiety, distrust, judgment and more often than not our physical temples are suffering. Collectively, a shift in perception is needed. This starts with the individual. Traditional integrative psychotherapy infused with an array of healing modalities intuitively tailored to your specific needs. The sessions can include Kundalini yoga and Meditation, Energetic Clearing, Light Language, Shadow Work Healing, Ancestral Clearing, Womb Activation Healing & Cosmic Coding. ​ If you do not have self –awareness; if you do not bask in your own love, if you are running on autopilot and have no INNERstanding- the world around you will reflect this. Your life is your classroom it is perfectly woven to bring you back to you. No exceptions. Take the time to be in relationship with self and know that all else will follow.

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Growth and Transitions Counseling
Group practice
Queens, NY
Accepting new clients

Our therapists range from interns to fully licensed but all deliver the same compassionate, trauma-informed counseling and integrative experiential therapy for deep healing. Our clients and counselors identify as BIPOC, immigrants, multilingual, and LGBTQIA+, gender diverse and neurodivergent. We support client experiencing a range of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, Intimacy and Vulnerability, Self Esteem, Stress, Childhood Neglect.

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With Me Psychotherapy LCSW PC
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

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Deborah Montalvo Mendez
Psychologist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

At Heresens, we believe healing begins with feeling seen, understood, and empowered. We offer integrative psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based practices, helping adults reconnect with themselves, strengthen relationships, and build lives aligned with their values.

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Alexandra Lane
Psychologist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in adult and adolescent individual psychotherapy as well as couples therapy. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and cultural adjustment. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy and integrate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness techniques. I also practice the Gottman Method and attachment-based couples counseling.

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Gabriella Carbone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Valley Stream, NY
Accepting new clients

I work collaboratively with clients to navigate life’s ups and downs, offering a safe, compassionate space to explore challenges and build tools for growth. My eclectic, evidence-based approach draws from mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing. Together, we’ll explore your past, present, and goals to support self-discovery and meaningful change.

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Leslie Aragon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

My therapeutic approach is grounded in collaboration, with the goal of supporting clients as they grow, explore, and integrate all aspects of their holistic selves in alignment with their personal values and goals. I recognize that life can bring periods of feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns of avoidance, anxiety, and discontentment. In response, I offer a trauma-informed, intermodal framework that incorporates creative and expressive arts therapies alongside evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic techniques, neuroscience, and nutrition-based insights—tailored to each client’s unique needs and interests. Together, we work to build practical skills that foster intentional growth and healing from past experiences, empowering clients to move toward more fulfilling and connected lives.

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Emily Genetta
Pre-Licensed Professional
Valley Stream, NY
Accepting new clients

I'm so glad you've started this journey to improve your mental wellbeing. I know how difficult beginnings can be—I’ve worked with a number of first-time and returning therapy clients from backgrounds as diverse as New York City itself. I particularly enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ clients and people with disabilities and neurodivergences. I do my best to honor your cultural experience as we tackle some of life’s biggest challenges together: depression and anxiety, trauma and grief, chronic illness and medical issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions, and problematic drug use or other behaviors that may no longer be serving you. My own career began in worker organizing, then moved into community social work and social policy research. I have a deep appreciation for how relationships and social realities impact mental health and prioritize a relational and social change-oriented approach. Disability justice, racial justice, and gender justice are core tenets of my practice. My work is also influenced by my own experiences as a therapy client: I strive to be as transparent as possible about what we’re doing and why, so you can be a full partner on the journey and never feel left in the dark. Above all, I am person-centered: I start by learning who you are as an individual, your strengths and challenges, and then figure out which clinical approaches can work best for you. I often draw from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and am pursuing further training in these modalities. I very much look forward to meeting you and taking this journey together!

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Kimberly Torres
Pre-Licensed Professional
Valley Stream, NY
Accepting new clients

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that every person has unique strengths and inner resources to draw from. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their goals at their own pace. My approach is person-centered and culturally responsive, honoring each individual’s identity, background, and lived experiences. I draw on trauma-informed and evidence-based practices to support clients through life’s challenges, whether that means navigating transitions, managing stress, strengthening relationships, or building resilience. I see therapy as a partnership, where we work together to develop practical skills, deepen self-awareness, and foster greater balance and well-being. At the heart of my work is a commitment to helping clients feel more connected to themselves, to others, and to their communities. My goal is to walk alongside each person as they discover new ways of coping, healing, and growing.

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Maeghan Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Hello and welcome! My name is Maeghan (she/her) and I am a Licensed Master Social worker in New York. It takes a lot of bravery to start therapy and I know the process of finding the right therapist is not always easy. I commend you for taking this step and hope to support you in your therapy journey! I work primarily with adults experiencing a range of needs such as anxiety, depression, and life changes. My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative. I utilize a strengths-based approach and client-centered perspective in my practice. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I aim to meet you where you are by creating a compassionate and accepting space for you to share your true self. I received my MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work in NYC in 2019. If this sounds like it may be a good fit for you I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to learn more.

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Vibrant Women Wellness Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Group practice
Queens, NY
Accepting new clients

Adjusting to life changes can be challenging, especially if feeling alone or unable to manage those changes. At Vibrant Women Wellness Counseling, we support teen girls and women as they go through life changes, difficulties with school and work, and relationship problems among other problems unique to women. We take a holistic (mentally, physically, and spiritually) approach to helping girls and women be their best selves. If you are interested to develop your vibrance please contact us. We would love to work with you and support on you on your path to wellness. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We also offer other opportunities to connect with others socially including in our open mic poetry events and in our book club meetings. Contact us for more information.

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Jessica Moskowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in midtown Manhattan. When I decided to go back to school for a master’s degree, I chose social work because I felt strongly about its foundational belief that focus should be on both a person and their environment. During graduate school at Fordham University I saw many appealing paths I could continue on after graduation. While both macro and micro levels of practice are extremely important, I felt best suited for work with individuals on a deeper level. I wanted to further my education and went on to complete the four-year postgraduate training program in Adult Psychoanalysis and Comprehensive Psychotherapy from The National Institute for the Psychotherapies. Prior to private practice I worked with a diverse population in various clinics throughout New York City. In addition to private practice I have been guest faculty at the Training Institute for Mental Health and taught a course on Eating Disorders. In March 2020, I completed a post master’s program in Spirituality and Social Work at New York University.

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Carolina Morales
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Queens, NY
Accepting new clients

Are you feeling discontent with your life right now? Maybe stress is overwhelming you, you feel heartbroken, or you're doubting yourself? You're not alone. I specialize in treating clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and low self-esteem. You may be experiencing heartbreak, feelings of stress, sadness, negative thoughts about yourself, self-doubt, and/or a lack of confidence in your abilities. As a bilingual therapist, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns, promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and help you focus on your strengths. I provide a safe space where you can openly express yourself free from judgment. Feeling overwhelmed can be tough. But you don't have to navigate this alone. Let's talk

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Marline LouisAllanach
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Hi, I am Marline, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with Individuals from all walks of life. I understand that too often in life, we can feel isolated from our friends and family due to fear that they may judge our situations or decisions. This is where having a therapist can help. I can provide a nonjudgemental space for you to explore difficult or uncomfortable situations. I believe that we are all unique and there is no one size fit all technique thus one of my first steps is to hear your story, so that we can work together to formulate a plan, which truly works for you.

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Natalie Schrape
Art Therapist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

With over 26 years of experience, I utilize verbal psychotherapy and art psychotherapy to help you find your emotional voice whether it be about a current situation that is causing you distress or something from your past or future. We hold on to thoughts, behaviors and feelings that seem too overwhelming to share with others. We fear vulnerability. We run from difficult feelings/thoughts. We feel ashamed of our emotional "baggage". Then, we try to hide under a mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel isolated, empty and experience self hatred. We become disconnected from our bodies. To promote healing and growth, we will sit through difficult emotions and thoughts until you have a better sense of yourself and self compassion. It is very important for us to create a trusting relationship where you can feel seen, heard and safe. I encourage you to express feelings, fears, conflicts, insecurities, memories and reconnect with your body. You will learn to take off the mask & find inner strengths to bring a sense of connection to yourself & others. We will accomplish insight, self-awareness & compassion, coping strategies, a sense of purpose & connection, and relaxation. I want to help you feel more connected to your life, to remember YOUR truth, dislodge old patterns & reconnect with joy.

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Dr. Aviyanca Prakash
Psychologist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

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Lowell VanBiene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

When you make the decision to attend therapy, you are making the decision to prioritize your wellbeing in a fundamentally unique way. Therapy is something that can be challenging, but also transformative– Especially for those who have not been listened to, believed, or had the freedom to pause and practice introspection due to the demands of life. Knowing the challenges of finding a therapist who can understand your life experiences, I prioritize working with communities with whom I share personal experience. This includes, but is not limited to: LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, sex worker, SA/DV survivors, neurodivergent, chronically ill & disabled communities. My work is grounded in Relational-Cultural Therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the relationship between therapist and client as an essential part of the therapeutic process. I aim to minimize power dynamics in the room between therapist and client, and firmly believe you are the expert of your life. Rather than an authority in the room, I see my role as a collaborator in helping you achieve your therapy goals. For those who wish to know my social location: I am a Black, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, polyamorous, non-binary therapist in my 30s. I come from a middle-class background in a mixed race household, am a US citizen, and was raised Catholic but am not religious. I approach therapy as a team effort grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist, fat liberatory, sex & kink positive, and feminist ideals. My therapy practice is eclectic, borrowing from multiple modalities in order to find the best approach for each individual client, couple, or polycule. Common approaches I incorporate include: EFT (emotion focused therapy), IFS (internal family systems), Sex Therapy, and Attachment Theory. I work with clients on a variety of topics, but special interests include: Unpacking attachment wounds using IFS; Transition stages in Poly/ENM; Freedom from shame regarding sex & kink; Impacts of disability; Relationships to health, disordered eating, and/or fatness from a fat liberatory and body neutrality lens. If you are curious about working together, please email lowell@expressyourselftherapynyc.com to set up a free consultation.

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