Therapists for college students near New York, NY

I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns they do not fully understand. I often work with individuals who are overthinking, feeling emotionally drained, or noticing the same challenges coming up in relationships or daily life. I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns, including those balancing cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity within South Asian, immigrant, and first-generation communities. Together, we work to better understand these patterns, build coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Hi, I’m Benjamin. I'm a queer-affirming, trauma-informed mental health counselor offering therapy across New York State. I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about who they are or what they need—especially those navigating identity, trauma, and relationships. Many of my clients are adults working through the impact of past trauma, anxiety, shame, or disconnection from themselves or others. Some come to therapy unsure of how to express their needs in relationships, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel right. Others are exploring who they are, who they’ve been told to be, or who they want to become. If that resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. My approach is relational, compassionate, and collaborative. I work from an integration of mindfulness with attachment-focused and trauma-informed therapies. If you're curious about working together, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I'd love to meet with you.

I’m Lily, a therapist who works with young adults, professionals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are tired of living small, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. I believe therapy works best when it’s a real relationship, no blank stares, no “how does that make you feel?” on repeat. I show up as my full self so you can feel safe showing up as yours. In our sessions, we might: -Untangle anxious thoughts so they stop running the show -Explore the beliefs about yourself you didn’t even know you’d been carrying -Learn how to quiet that relentless inner critic -Heal the ways you relate to food, your body, and your worth -Strengthen your boundaries and self-trust I use tools from mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative storytelling, and Intuitive Eating, but always in a way that fits you.

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Maybe you find yourself picking apart your reflection in the mirror, replaying awkward conversations in your head, or wondering why relationships always feel harder than they should. You might feel caught between wanting to change and fearing it will always feel this way. I creates a space where you don’t have to go through it alone. My approach is compassionate, curious, and free of judgment. With warmth and a touch of humor, I help clients unpack the pressures and self-criticism that weigh them down so they can start building self-trust, healthier relationships, and a kinder connection to themselves.

Do you ever feel weighed down by emotions you can’t seem to shake, like anxiety that keeps you up at night, or shame that lingers long after the moment has passed? Maybe you’re navigating the highs and lows of relationships, struggling with self-worth, or trying to break free from old coping patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever you’re carrying, it can feel overwhelming to face it on your own. I creates a space where you don’t have to hide or minimize your feelings. With warmth, empathy, and creativity, I help clients sit with difficult emotions, unpack painful experiences, and begin rewriting the story they tell themselves. My goal is to help you feel respected, heard, and empowered to live more authentically.

I am a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years experience providing services to those who are in need. It is my pleasure to help you define and identify your unique path towards wellness and quality of life. Through our collaboration, we will build a space consisting of comfort and trust and I will encourage you to safely explore your innermost thoughts and feelings My therapeutic approach consists of an integration of Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic theory. Through the exploration of unconscious processes, your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; we will discover your potential for significant and positive change.​ My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, depression/mood disorders, interpersonal challenges, anger management, significant life transitions, and supporting those in long term recovery from addiction. Our therapeutic alliance will help in developing a mindful approach to identifying, feeling, and expressing your emotions.

My ideal clients are immigrants, women, and parents navigating transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and identity shifts. Many feel overwhelmed, isolated, or caught between cultural expectations and personal needs. They often seek support for anxiety, self-worth, relationship stress, and feeling stuck. I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that blends insight with practical tools to help clients regulate emotions, build self-understanding, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and balance. I help immigrants, women, and parents navigate infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and identity transitions. I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach blending insight with practical tools like emotional regulation and boundary setting. I offer therapy in English and Spanish, tailored to your culture, values, and goals. You don’t have to carry this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where you belong, therapy can offer a space to slow down and make sense of your experience. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and begin moving toward clarity, support, and a stronger sense of self.

Are you struggling with a pattern of over-extending yourself? Do you find yourself taking care of others, sometimes at your own expense? Have you noticed a not-so-secret desire for perfectionism lurking behind some of your choices? Would others describe you as "ultra-independent"? Do you often struggle with saying "no" and with stopping the worrying and planning? Have you noticed often feeling tired, irritable, burned out, and possibly resentful? How about frequent headaches, stomach issues, and body aches? Would you say all of this places a strain on your mood, relationships, work, and health?

Growing up as a first-generation Indian in Australia allowed me to understand the concept of intersectionality and its impact on our well-being. I became a therapist because I wanted to destigmatize mental health in South Asian communities and use my career to speak up about “taboo” subjects like grief, sex, relationships, and many more. Being born in India, raised in Australia, and educated in the United Kingdom, I have seen how culture and social differences influence behavior. I tailor my work to your background, needs, and values, striving to create a warm and trusted environment. I will support you in overcoming adversity while challenging you to think critically and mindfully.

Dr. Victoria Davis is a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist who specializes in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults. She has training and experience in providing diagnostic clarification for Depression, Anxiety, Other Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Personality Disorders, Bariatric Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Legal Capacity, and Competency Exams, Neuropsychological Screenings, First Responders/Police Pre-Employment screening, and more. Dr. Davis aims to provide a collaborative, reassuring, and safe space during the testing process from start to finish. She uses a comprehensive approach in order to uncover underlying cognitive difficulties, emotions, motivations, and conflicts in hopes to provide effective solutions and recommendations to enhance the overall quality of an individual’s life If you are reading this, I know you have the courage it takes to live authentically in a society that does not make you feel like you are enough. If you are ready to take off the mask and begin your journey of self-acceptance, self-exploration, and healing I would love to connect with you.

Underearning? "Undersucceeding?" Underadulting? Overwhelmed? If you're not where you thought you'd be by now; if anxiety, self-doubt or your past hold you back from the life, relationships or career you want; If you feel stuck, disconnected, stressed or defeated, let’s talk. We’ll explore experiences that have shaped your sense of self, affected how you relate to others, impacted what you expect and allow in your life, and influenced how you cope. We'll create an intentional, supportive space to help you craft a more empowering and authentic story, end self-sabotaging patterns, and close the gap between where you are and want to be.

You might be carrying something hard to name — a persistent unease, a quiet fear that has settled around your daily life, memories that surface at awkward times, or a low-level despair that you can’t quite explain or shake. You may have told yourself it isn’t serious enough to deal with, or that therapy isn’t really for someone like you. I became a therapist specifically to reduce the stigma around mental health care in African American and communities of color. As well as professionals in leadership, early-career professionals, legal professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and college and graduate students.

Mental health is all too often misunderstood and discriminated against. This stigma can distort our perceptions and deter us from our need for help, keeping us from a natural unfolding and realignment. Nevertheless, your mental health should be your priority. The thoughts and worries we all experience are our own personal truths, regardless of whether our situation conforms to others’ ideas of mental health. I feel that getting unstuck in life requires a perceptual shift, wherein we stop judging our ‘issues’ as failings but through self-compassion proceed to creatively light our path. My approach offers an eclectic, client-centered approach with special consideration for holistic recovery, mindfulness, and mind-body wellness. I believe that through therapy, we can find inner peace, authentic happiness and ways in which we can present ourselves genuinely: as flawed people working to grow. My priority is the relationship that I develop with each client and I am adamant that through this connection, an understanding of the underlying thoughts and feelings that drive behavior can flourish and then be utilized to begin and maintain desired changes. If we can accept our current state, then healing can occur and we can begin to move forward.

As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy for a range of concerns, including relationship stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, parentification, and trauma. I work from a stance of openness and sincerity and strive to create a comfortable, collaborative environment in which clients feel understood and supported. My therapeutic style is flexible and tailored to each client’s unique concerns and lived experience. My approach is integrative and draws from psychodynamic theory, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, sensorimotor psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am EMDR trained and incorporate EMDR thoughtfully when clinically appropriate. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University, completed my APA-approved internship at Harvard Medical School, and fulfilled my postdoctoral fellowship at Tufts University. I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of settings. Previously, I served as Assistant Director of Counseling at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and as a staff psychologist at Tufts University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services in Medford, Massachusetts. I have also worked as a clinician and researcher at UC San Diego Medical Center, including within an Early Psychosis Treatment Center. Having immigrated from Argentina as a child, I am bicultural and bilingual in English and Spanish.

NYC AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY LCSW PLLC is a remote, community-focused, sustainable, sliding-scale mental health practice in Manhattan, providing treatment to individual adults ages 18+. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and xenophobia impact our mental health. Our goal is to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised; we are especially committed to serving queer communities of color. We also strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. And, most importantly, we’re here to help you feel better and make change. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Lets take the next step together.

Our Therapists are holistic and relationally-oriented in their approach with clients. We strongly believe in establishing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship in order to address the emotionally challenging conversations. All Therapists are client-centered and have eclectic therapeutic approaches - utilizing various treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, DBT, relational, psychodynamic, mind-body oriented, somatic, insight oriented, and when needed a solution focused approach. Our Therapists specialize in Therapy with teens and young adults. We also provide Couples and Family Therapy. All Therapists work with clients managing symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, trauma, OCD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, gender identity exploration, life stressors and academic challenges. All therapists are trauma-informed. Please visit our website to learn more about our Therapists and to start the therapy process. We offer free brief phone consultations. We look for to connecting with you and helping you start your healing journey!!

My therapeutic approach is a combination of solution-focused, strengths-based, and somatic psychotherapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. My style of therapy is warm, empathic and client-centered. I believe in treating others with respect, dignity and compassion. I have experience working with college students/young adults coping with professional or life transitions, first-generation Americans, African-American or Caribbean-American men and women, adult/geriatric individuals with acute and/or chronic medical illnesses. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

Please see website, http://www.marydioriolcsw.com I am in network with Pacific Source and I am taking new clients. My professional biller can bill out of network so you do not need to handle any paperwork. I work with college students online in Oregon and New York. I work with eating disorders, anxiety, social phobias, depression, and difficult life transitions. I am also starting a binge eating group and an RO DBT Group for college students in 2025.

Hi, I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience and passionate about helping young adults navigate their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other challenges like bipolar disorder or substance use, I'm here to support you in finding the care you need to feel more like yourself again. I understand that college life can be overwhelming. It’s a time filled with changes, new pressures, and sometimes unexpected mental health struggles. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or just not quite yourself, reaching out for help can be the first step in getting back on track. My approach is always tailored to what you need—whether that’s talking through your concerns, discussing medication options, or working together to develop a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients is at the heart of my work. A trusted, compassionate provider can make a huge difference in your journey toward well-being. I’ll listen to your concerns and make sure you feel heard, whether we're addressing academic stress, relationship challenges, or deeper mental health issues. I know that whole-person care is important, and together, we can address both the emotional and physical aspects of mental health with talk therapy and medication management. I’d love to help you take the next step in your mental health journey. Feel free to reach out—I'm here for you.

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living your best life, and find meaning in everyday situations. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded and experienced clinician. I have worked in various settings from inpatient to outpatient, from the general community to the university setting. I am an eager and dedicated mental health professional. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.