Therapists for college students near New York, NY

I'm a therapist who believes in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. I strive to create a collaborative and empowering relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward well-being. My approach combines elements of CBT, Person-centered, and wellness to help individual develop coping mechanisms and cultivate self-awareness. I am a therapist with 6 years of experience, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and overall wellness. Using a client-centered approach combined with CBT, I create a supportive, collaborative space where clients can explore their challenges and make meaningful change. With a background in wellness, I am dedicated to helping clients build resilience and achieve lasting emotional well-being. Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery - Dumbledore

Release Recovery is a comprehensive behavioral health organization specializing in mental health and addiction recovery services. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that supports clients and families in achieving lasting recovery. We are fully licensed and accredited to offer a full continuum of services, including: Outpatient Treatment Programs – PHP, IOP, and OP, led by licensed clinicians. Transitional Living Residences – Safe, structured, community-based housing with recovery support. Family Support Programs – Counseling and resources to strengthen the family system as part of the healing process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and parents in medical and community settings. In my therapy practice, I work with individuals (ages 18+) who are coping with anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues related to life transitions, caregiving, grief and loss, illness, relationships, and work/school challenges. My approach is integrative, compassionate, and collaborative, incorporating a wide range of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

You might look like you have it together—but when it comes to relationships, things feel confusing, draining, or one-sided. Maybe you keep ending up in the same kind of situationship, ignore red flags, or feel like you lose yourself trying to make things work. I help women break out of these patterns, build real confidence, and learn how to set boundaries without guilt—so you can feel more secure, clear, and in control of your life.

Feeling stuck? Questioning whether therapy is right for you—or worth it? You’re not alone. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s also one of the most empowering steps you can take toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to therapy, grounded in empathy, honesty, and a judgment-free space. I incorporate creative and flexible therapeutic techniques to meet you where you are and help you build insight, resilience, and confidence. Since 2012, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family stress, substance use, eating disorders, and life transitions. I have a strong understanding of the unique pressures students face and aim to provide support that feels both practical and relatable. Reaching out can be hard—but you don’t have to figure things out on your own. We’ll take this step together.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with friendship conflict or complicated family dynamics? Maybe these feelings are new and unsettling or familiar and exhausting. It is perfectly normal to have difficult times in your life and you might need some additional support to ease the burden- being a college student is hard! In therapy, we can discuss your current concerns and explore your previous experiences in order for you increase your self understanding and feel a sense of choice and agency in your life. I aim to provide a safe, genuine and empathic environment while utilizing our relationship to facilitate collaborative and meaningful change. Together, we can work to increase your emotional coping skills and help you overcome your current barriers. I have extensive training in college counseling and completed my predoctoral internship and post doctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester's Counseling Center.

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to start, but you're not alone. Whether you're new to therapy or trying again to find the right fit, I’m glad you're here. I work with students from all walks of life on concerns ranging from anxiety, OCD, and depression to trauma, stress, and relationship challenges. Clients regularly describe me as a warm, thoughtful ally who helps them achieve real change. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, educator, and researcher, I take a personalized approach grounded in evidence-based treatments, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT (among others). This means your treatment is anchored by proven strategies but always guided by your unique needs, goals, and strengths. If you're ready to take the next step or simply want to see if we're a good fit, I'd be delighted to talk. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Welcome to Growing in Care! We work with clients of all ages, including youth, young adults and college aged students, adults, couples, and families. We support varying diagnoses and symptoms, related but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life adjustments, relational concerns, parenting, identity, school adjustment, and developmental needs. We meet with clients both in person and virtually. We utilize approaches including CBT, music and art, strengths based approaches, play, and other approaches that best fit the individual seeking care.

Evening/ Weekend availability! Sometimes we all need a space to pause, reflect and reset. With 12 years of experience, I offer a supportive space for college students, drawing from CBT, DBT, strengths and solutions-based approaches. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions and relationship challenges. Whether you adjusting to campus life, managing a heavy course load, dealing with family, friend or relationship stress or trying to feel more balance and confident, together we’ll explore what’s feeling heavy and develop practical tools to apply. My goal is to help you from simply just getting through the semester to truly thriving, both on campus and beyond!

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults around life transitions, grief, adult and child ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additionally, as a first generation Asian Indian who was raised in the US, I have firsthand knowledge around the socially and culturally sensitive issues relating to the experience of immigrant families. As a clinician for 20+ years, my treatment modalities are diverse and include insight-oriented therapy, solution focused work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness training, stress management, relaxation skills instruction and play therapy. My warm, empathetic and collaborative style allows me to connect with a variety of clients in a genuine, supportive and positive manner. I look forward to working together to achieve your therapeutic goals. You are welcome to call me to set up an initial consultation. Please note that my sessions are via video telehealth for the state of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.

Reaching out for therapy can be a daunting task. Seeking out options is the first step. My role as a therapist is to engage my clients in establishing a healthy relationship with themselves to better serve them in their relationships with others. I strive to help people recognize their strengths, as well as work through their weaknesses and develop positive coping skills to live their best lives. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression and transitions in life. I take an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of my clients. I aim to ensure a comfortable environment and relationship.

I offer a collaborative, accepting, and reflective space where you can better understand yourself and what’s getting in the way of the life you want. I help people explore emotional and relational patterns with curiosity and self-compassion. Many of my clients come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, or challenges in their relationships. For some, these experiences have been present for a long time; for others, they feel new. I’m proud of the supportive environment I create, and I see it as the foundation of meaningful therapy. Our work is most effective when you feel safe enough to talk about what’s hard to say elsewhere and my primary goal is to help make that possible. My approach is grounded in the belief that real change comes through insight, self-awareness, and genuine human connection.

Life can be challenging at times and cause us to feel stuck, unhappy, and overwhelmed. We sometimes may feel confused and discouraged on how to improve our lives. In the midst of these difficult periods, we may benefit from having a supportive space to explore what makes us unhappy, challenge ourselves, gain insight, learn new skills, and explore new ways of being. I am happy to meet with you to figure out if I can be the person who can support you in this journey. I follow an integrative, relational, psychodynamic approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, systemic, multicultural/feminist, and experiential concepts. I strive to provide a safe, respectful, and empowering space to my clients to help them overcome their barriers to experience life in more fulfilling ways. I am certified in treatment of complex trauma. Please feel free to reach out to me for the opportunity to chat on the phone for 10-15 minutes before we meet to determine if we are a good match.

At Children and Family Counseling Services, we provide comprehensive counseling services for individuals of all ages and diverse family structures.Our therapists provide compassionate, professional counseling for children, individuals, couples, and families—available both in person and through secure telehealth sessions anywhere in New York State. Whether you’re facing life’s challenges, working to improve communication, or seeking support through difficult times, our experienced clinicians create a safe and welcoming environment for growth and healing. Each session is tailored to your unique goals, helping you strengthen relationships, build emotional resilience, and enhance your overall well-being.

I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and trauma-informed care. I am also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Together, we will identify your unique needs, experiences, and goals, and create an approach that feels supportive and effective for you. Therapy can help you: Gain insight into patterns that keep you feeling stuck Learn practical tools to manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm Process past experiences at a pace that feels safe Strengthen your sense of identity, values, and direction I work with Adults who are: Experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress Processing trauma or unresolved experiences Navigating grief or major life transitions Looking to build healthier boundaries and relationships Seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth Starting therapy can feel like a big step. In our initial sessions, we’ll take time to understand what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. From there, we’ll create a plan that feels manageable and aligned with your goals. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.

I am all too familiar with how so many struggles boil down to the same deep needs: to be seen, supported, understood, or safe. I help people reclaim their energy from the runaway train of their thoughts and the demands of those they care about so they can live with more focus, calm, and control. That means learning to let go of "doing it right" in favor of doing what actually works for you. By separating your sense of worth from how much you give to others, you end your people-pleasing behaviors and work on setting healthy boundaries that protect your energy without the crushing weight of guilt that usually follows. I believe there’s no one right path or set agenda we’re supposed to follow. Sometimes, the best steps we take are the ones that don’t make sense to anyone else, but that feel undeniably true to us. That’s what I help my clients find: a way forward that’s grounded, self-directed, and shaped by who they are, not who they were told to be.

College is a time of real growth — and real pressure. For many students, it's also when questions about identity, mental health, and how they move through the world come into sharper focus. I work with college students who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, identity exploration, trauma history, or the particular exhaustion that comes with being neurodivergent in demanding academic environments. Many of the young adults I work with are autistic, ADHD, or both — and are often doing so without the scaffolding that got them through high school. Others are transgender or gender-diverse, and are figuring out who they are while managing minority stress, family dynamics, and systems that don't always make things easy. My approach is relational and collaborative. I don't follow a rigid protocol — I draw from ACT, DBT, and CBT, and I tailor what we do to who you are and what you actually need. Sessions are a place to build insight, develop real skills, and figure out how to live more fully as yourself. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in gender-diverse care, trauma, and neurodevelopment. Before opening my practice, I spent two years at Yale's Pediatric Gender Program and completed my doctoral internship at Yale School of Medicine. I keep my caseload focused so I can do this work with the depth it deserves. Sessions are available via telehealth across Connecticut and New York, and in person in Southington, CT — which may be convenient for students at nearby colleges and universities. I also see adolescents and teens, so referrals for younger clients are welcome. I'm happy to connect with counseling center staff to discuss fit, coordination of care, or consultation. The best way to reach me is through my website or by phone.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York and is currently in the process of receiving my PhD in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University. I recognize that each individual is unique and is the expert in their own life. I utilize a person-centered approach focusing on key components of positive psychology and cognitive mindfulness techniques to help foster resilience when facing adversity. I believe the most important way a person can be fully themselves is by building a trusting, empathetic, and compassionate relationship between a client and a therapist. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients gain insight into their thoughts, better identify emotions, and empower clients to make more mindful decisions for themselves. I am passionate about helping children, teens, and adults navigate their lives. I utilize creativity and mindfulness with my clients and incorporate stepping outside of the box to provide clients the opportunity to freely express themselves while learning healthy ways to communicate their emotions. My motto comes from my Great Aunt Mary: “Wherever you plant her, she will grow” This is the motto that I hold for all of my clients, wherever life might take you, you have the ability to grow to your full potential, even when planted in adverse and challenging environments. Every garden needs support to grow, let me be your support along your journey!

Hello and thank you for considering me to help you with what you are experiencing! I have been in this field since 2006, with a special interest in life transitions, women’s issues, spirituality, anxiety, depression, and helping people to find meaning and purpose in life.

Welcome, I'm glad you found me! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York that provides individual therapy sessions and assessments for ADHD and OCD. I offer a strengths-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each individual's needs. I work with adults navigating challenges with executive function, emotional regulation, unhelpful behavior patterns, trauma, confidence, and communication and am experienced working with LGBTQIA+ clients and expansive relationship structures. I am currently accepting a limited number of new clients and maintain a waitlist.