Therapists for college students near New York, NY

What stories shape your sense of self and the world? Have you found yourself stuck or disempowered by the stories you tell about yourself or others? With my unique background in mental health counseling and doctorate in English Literature, I approach therapy as a collaborative, meaning-making process informed by story, culture, and connection. I aim to make your life more robust by empowering you to widen narrative possibilities. Given my continued connection to educational spaces, I am especially interested in the stories we tell ourselves about education, learning, and development (and the stresses that come with expectations around perfectionism). ​ My approach is shaped by a strong awareness of “systems,” including educational/academic systems, recognizing that personal suffering is inseparable from how we are shaped by cultural and historical contexts. Through attuned listening to your story across the systems you inhabit, I work to position you as the author of your own life. I undertake a collaborative, rather than authoritative role in my therapeutic work. ​ I am interested in an array of identities and “concerns” such as grief, depression, anxiety, “disordered” eating, existential dilemmas, LGBTQ-facing issues, illness, transitions, attachment, academic experiences, etc. Likewise, I employ a variety of approaches in my work—ACT, DBT, psychodynamic, narrative therapy, creative arts therapies, Gestalt, psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems. At the core, I utilize a reparative lens: rather than solely foregrounding wounds, I champion joy, resilience, and the potential for healing. I invite you to embark on this path forward with me as we build a therapeutic space for honoring the complexity of your story and work to cultivate wholeness.

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting college students as they navigate the emotional, academic, and personal challenges of this season of life. College can be a time of growth and discovery, but it can also bring stress, anxiety, identity questions, relationship concerns, and past wounds to the surface. As a faith-centered, trauma-informed therapist, I am committed to helping individuals find emotional healing, clarity, and peace. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out; it’s a place to slow down, reflect, and begin healing at your own pace. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, grounded in the belief that true transformation happens when we feel safe, supported, and truly seen. Together, we will work to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop healthy coping tools so you can move forward with confidence and hope.

Good fit is important when choosing a counselor. Here are some things to know about me: I want to understand where you've been and your current life goals. I won’t judge your life choices and am here to support you on your journey. I genuinely care about my clients and I'm a therapist because helping others is fulfilling and meaningful to me. I am a very approachable, available and responsive counselor, both during and outside of sessions.

If you’re a woman or queer person who seems put-together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of who you’re becoming on the inside, you’re not alone. Many of my clients describe shutting down in social settings, feeling pressure to perform, comparing themselves constantly, or wondering why things that once felt easy now feel impossibly heavy. They’re exhausted from pretending they’re fine, disconnected from their own needs, and scared by how quickly their emotions or motivation can swing. I help clients make sense of these intense inner shifts through a somatic, trauma-informed, and spiritually grounded approach. Together, we slow down enough to track what your body and emotions are trying to say, stress patterns, numbness, overthinking, people-pleasing, or the impulse to disappear. Instead of forcing insight or navigating it alone, you get a space to explore identity, relationships, boundaries, burnout, and the pressure to figure everything out. This work helps soften shame, reduce spirals, and reconnect you to what’s real and steady within you. Clients often describe feeling calmer, clearer, and more able to show up for their lives with presence and self-trust. They communicate more honestly, rest without guilt, reconnect with people they care about, and feel less ruled by anxiety or self-attack. If you’re ready to understand what’s shifting inside you, and want support that meets you with depth, compassion, and grounded tools, I’d be honored to walk with you.

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Mary received a BA in psychology from Queens College. Then, she attended New York University, where she earned her master's degree in Social Work. She is a licensed Clinic Social Worker/ Therapist. She has over a decade of experience in depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, crisis intervention, depression, play therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques and has worked as a clinical supervisor. During the therapeutic process, you will gain a deeper understanding of what you want out of life and develop skills to help you reach it. "My goal is to be with you every step of the way as we explore your concerns, look at obstacles, deepen your awareness, and figure out how you can live your life fully. I will encourage you, support you, and, most importantly, empower you to make valuable changes in your life."

Since 1994 Heart & Soul Counseling Center has been offering New Yorkers a safe place to heal from trauma, conflict and oppression.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker offering virtual sessions. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, trauma-informed environment to help you achieve the changes you want for your life. You are the expert on your life and my role is to support and empower you to make change that will increase your overall well-being. Collaboratively, we’ll work towards identifying and meeting your goals by developing strength-based strategies and skills to lead to positive change. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques and treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. I embody a mind body connection for healing. My commitment is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, understanding, empathy and respect where you can feel seen and heard. It would be a privilege to spend time with you, address your concerns and build upon your strengths. I welcome you to contact me for a free phone consultation.

Hi, I am a LMHC and I graduated with my master’s degree from WCSU and I am also a certified personal trainer. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults from the ages 14 and up. I also like working with mothers and daughters whom have a strained relationship or just need some help with building their relationship back up. I specialize with issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem:etc. I always knew I wanted to help other people from a young age. As a kid and teenager I struggled with shyness, self-esteem issues and depression. A lot of the time I felt like I was alone and felt like I was not heard. Since then my goal in life was to help others feel like they are not alone and they are heard no matter the issue. I also believe in treating the whole person. The body and mind are connected, therefore both should be treated. On top of being a therapist, I am also a personal trainer for the last 6 years. I use many different approaches including DBT, CBT, mindfulness techniques, art therapy and psychodynamic. I think every individual is unique, therefore there isn’t just a “one size fits all” approach. I like to speak to each client for a few minutes via phone to make sure that I am the right fit for them. Then I move on to scheduling the first session which consists of me asking questions and getting to know my client and their goals for treatment. I like to take a collaborative approach and allow my client to be the leader in what works and what doesn’t work for them in treatment. I want to help anyone who is willing to put in the work in and out of session. I like to have my clients set small goals in between sessions and review them the following session as a way of assisting in their healing process. I was taught to be kind because you never know what someone else is going through. This value has allowed me to be more empathetic and it allowed me to always be curious. From a young child I was always interested in different cultures. I make sure to take time to look at everyone’s perspectives and check my own judgements. I am constantly learning about different cultures to make sure others feel comfortable and welcomed when they come see me for therapy.

While changing behaviors and feelings is always tricky, it is never something that we need to face alone. I know that coming to therapy and making the commitment to show up for themselves every week requires strength from my clients. Therefore, I strive to help them get the most out of their experience. Together, we create a wellness plan specific to each individual (which I believe is the utmost priority. My passion for helping others shines through with authenticity and compassion. My clients find emotional fulfillment, success in relationships, and develop more confidence to grow.

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Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

My name is Cameo (she/her) and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) since 2016. I provide Cantonese-bilingual therapy and am located in San Francisco, CA. I am able to provide telehealth throughout California, Massachusetts and New York. My clinical practice is informed by a mix of psychoanalysis, solution-focused, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. I provide support, guidance and reflection to the entire life spectrum (children, youth, adults, families and couples) as they face life difficulties, transitions, pain and suffering. My work with you is to utilize insights to create awareness, change, healing and restoration towards emotional wellness. My clinical experiences include: primary care, outpatient community mental health, geriatric home visits, early intervention, early childhood consultation, elementary and middle school settings, pregnancy counseling and private practice.

Life so far has been fairly manageable. However, you are now experiencing emotions you have never experienced before. Life has changed for better or worse, and you are finding it difficult to cope and comprehend your reaction. It is hard to pinpoint what you are feeling, and it may make it difficult to communicate to the ones you love. Perhaps a specific memory has come up for you and you are taken by surprise. Why is this happening now? You want answers. You want to gain a better understanding of what you are experiencing and how to move forward. My passion lies in helping others build confidence, find their voice, and connect to what matters most within as they navigate the many twists and unexpected turns life may present itself with. It is a great honor to be welcomed into the sharing of one's unique life experiences. I truly enjoy walking alongside the individuals I have the pleasure of working with on their journey to gaining a better understanding of themselves and what they want out of life. If this resonates with you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

It cannot be overstated what a big deal it is that you have begun to explore finding support for yourself. This first step is one of the hardest. I’d be honored to be a resource for you during this time, and accompany you as you grow and change. The majority of my clients are high achievers of all stripes, from Ivy League students to folks attending competitive conservatories and art schools. I was a performing artist (actor, singer, musician) for 12 years in New York City before changing careers, and I specialize in working with folks who have creative identities. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent, and most also find themselves in overfunctioning/underfunctioning dynamics in their relationships. My main therapy modality is Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as somatic mindfulness-based therapy (Hakomi), and experiential therapy (gestalt). Basically this means that, in therapy, I will support you in getting more familiar with your internal system by helping you track what’s happening in your mind, your body, and between you and I (the therapist and the client). I’ll also guide you towards deepening your relationship with the different “parts” of your system, learning their agendas and desires, which sometimes produce inner conflicts and create stuckness. It’s well-known that being mindful of your body and breath is a great way to reduce stress, and using this practice as real situations arise in therapy will give you a practical way to use it in your day-to-day. As you get to know your system better, you will build greater trust within yourself, allowing for stuck parts to shift and for real lasting change to occur. If you’ve been in therapy before and it just felt like venting, IFS will be different. Pro tip: the research suggests that the therapy modality you use is less important than a trusting relationship with your therapist as far as positive therapy outcomes (though I will happily talk IFS theory for days). Do your best to go with your gut feeling about who intuitively feels right when choosing a therapist, even if right now might be the hardest time to do so. If something about my practice resonates, please reach out and schedule a consultation! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Congrats on taking the first step towards therapy! I know that seeking help can be a difficult decision, and there is no greater importance than finding the right fit for you and your needs. Together, we will work towards navigating life transitions, complex traumas, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, mood dysregulation, and anxiety symptoms. You can expect to be met by unwavering support and gentle challenges to address your goals. My approach to therapy is grounded in a non-judgmental perspective, and I often use a healthy dose of humor in our sessions to lighten the mood and make therapy a more enjoyable experience. In a world that often moves too fast, my therapy services provide a space where you can slow down, reflect, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. I draw from a holistic and client-centered approach to therapy, in order to provide a well-rounded therapeutic experience that fosters both emotional healing and personal growth. At the core of my practice is the belief that every person has the innate capacity for change and self-improvement. Begin your journey today by reaching out, let's take the first step together towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am an associate clinician at Aspire Counseling Associates. I am supervised by Yushi Wang. Our practice is a BIPOC female owned private practice that specializes in working with adults on various issues, including life and career changes, leadership skills, life stage adjustment, hoarding, OCD, anxiety and depression.

At Pleasant Valley Mental Health Counseling, we focus on understanding the client's needs. We customize each session to the client and aim to achieve goals together. Sessions may be as frequent as the client (or the insurance) would like. The owner, Jennifer Volino, MA, LMHC, utilizes a solution-focused CBT/DBT therapeutic approach. She treats a variety of different symptoms and diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions, Premarital, and Pregnancy & Postpartum. We have a variety of wonderful clinicians able to accommodate your schedule. Together, we will process emotions/traumas, incorporate coping & grounding techniques, and set goals towards your ideal future. PVMHC is proud to offer secure, comfortable, and HIPAA compliant telehealth services to accommodate all New York State residents. -We offer reduced rates, message for more info!-

Dr. Rhyner is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and owner of Flower City Psychology PLLC. She served as an outpatient neuropsychologist for the Rochester/Canandaigua VAMC for the past 7 years, working with Veterans with complex medical and mental health conditions prior to starting her private practice. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessments for a wide range of adult conditions including ADHD, learning disorders, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other neurological and psychological conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. She is committed to offering a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals from all types of diverse backgrounds.