Therapists for college students near New York University

We are a practice who has worked with students for over 25 years . We have staff members who currently work at colleges and have been adjunct professors. We work to help the students focus on solutions to navigate their journey in higher learning and encourage them to succeed. We understand the need for processing the adjustment to college for the student and their Families.

Healing is rarely a straight path, and having the right support can make all the difference. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my work centers on helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to put your feelings into words, you don't have to figure it out alone. For younger patients, those challenges often show up through behavior or difficulty managing emotions, and that's where play therapy can be a powerful tool for expression and growth. For patients of all ages, the goal is the same: to help you better understand yourself, build healthier coping skills, and improve how you feel day to day and in your relationships. My commitment is to meet you exactly where you are. As a supportive and collaborative partner in your healing journey, I look forward to helping you or your child build resilience, gain insight, and create positive, lasting change. Compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented care is at the heart of every session. Creating a space where you feel genuinely safe, heard, and free from judgment is something I'm deeply passionate about, because real growth starts when you feel truly supported. Sessions are shaped by your unique needs, experiences, and goals. Using evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and play therapy techniques, we'll work together to process emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and foster lasting well-being. My style is warm and engaging, and each session is thoughtfully tailored to honor the developmental and emotional needs of every person I work with. My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by a deep and genuine desire to help others feel understood and supported during some of life's most difficult moments. Through clinical work with children and individuals navigating trauma, that commitment has only grown stronger. Every session, I bring empathy, patience, and authenticity into the room. These qualities aren't just professional values; they're the foundation of the meaningful therapeutic connections I strive to build with each person I have the privilege of working with. When I’m not working, I value time with family and friends. I also enjoy music, traveling, and being in nature, as these experiences help me recharge and bring balance to my life.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My work is grounded in a humanistic perspective and informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that shape your life. I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family conflict, life transitions, and low self-esteem. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by the expectations they place on themselves, struggle to set healthy boundaries, or find themselves stuck in relationship patterns that leave them feeling emotionally drained. My goal is to help you discover your strengths, develop effective strategies, and take real steps toward a happier, healthier version of yourself. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard and accepted. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), humanistic therapy, and strengths-based approaches, we’ll work together to better understand your emotions, build healthier relationships, strengthen self-confidence, and develop practical tools to help you navigate everyday challenges. Whether you’re processing difficult experiences, working through anxiety, improving communication, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported every step of the way. My passion for therapy grew from my own experiences navigating relationships, personal growth, and the unique challenges of growing up as a first-generation American. Those experiences taught me how important it is to feel understood and supported, especially during life’s most difficult moments. They continue to shape the empathy and curiosity I bring into each session. I believe therapy is about creating a space where you can better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and make changes that feel authentic and lasting. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy staying active through weightlifting, having previously trained in powerlifting. I also enjoy crocheting and making handmade items like beanies, scarves, and clothing, which gives me a creative outlet and helps me recharge. When I’m not crafting or at the gym, you’ll often find me at live music events, especially rock concerts and Spanish alternative shows.

As a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience, I specialize in emotion regulation and interpersonal challenges for children, adolescents, and adults. Whether you're struggling to name what you're feeling, finding it hard to communicate your emotions to the people around you, or simply looking for steadier ground, I'm here to help you work through it. Authenticity and tactfulness aren't opposites to me; they're the combination that makes real therapeutic work possible. You can expect me to be warm and supportive, and also direct. Together, we'll get to what matters. Authenticity is at the core of how I work. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrative, and person-centered techniques, I create a warm, safe, and supportive space where you can be straightforward about what you're struggling with and express your emotions in a healthy way — because that honesty is where real progress begins. From there, we work together to identify and address any parts of your stressors that are within your power to change and what may need to be accepted. Every person communicates and connects differently, so I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs, ensuring our work together feels relevant, grounded, and genuinely yours. My own experiences in therapy as a teenager sparked an early curiosity about psychology, one that I've been following ever since. That lived experience shaped my deep commitment to creating a warm, authentic space where patients feel genuinely seen and supported. I bring that history and intention into my work, staying mindful of how my own perspective informs my approach and ensuring it best serves you in every session we share. When I'm not in session, you'll find me hiking, painting, or singing. I have a wide-ranging taste in music and a genuine love for live performance art. These creative and outdoor pursuits keep me connected to the kind of presence and expression I also value in my work with you.

Calling all anxious folks struggling with frequent worries, "what if" thoughts, intrusive thoughts or images, or feeling like you are always trying to manage or control your anxiety: relief is possible! I specialize in working with college students with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, procrastination, and high-pressure academic or occupational environments. My guess is that if you struggle with these, you have been working VERY hard to feel better. I would love to work with you to develop new, evidence-backed strategies to respond to your anxiety and find relief. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that is safe, affirming, and collaborative. Together, we will focus on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to identify areas to intervene, learn skills, and find relief from anxiety. I approach clients with curiosity, flexibility, and acceptance- and I will encourage you to approach yourself the same way.

I’m Miki Hara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping young adults navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and identity-related challenges—including LGBTQIA+ and women’s issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies like IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT. I work to create a trusting, inclusive space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

I'm Dr. Joseph Yanni, a licensed psychologist and founder of Psychological Services of New York, P.C. I work with teenagers, college students, young adults, adults, parents, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, school and college stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. I believe effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and understanding. Every individual brings a unique set of experiences, strengths, and challenges, so I tailor treatment to meet each person's specific needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. My work is guided by the Yanni Integration Approach, an integrative model that draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic and person-centered approaches, behavioral strategies, and lifestyle-based interventions. The goal is to provide practical, individualized care that helps clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. In addition to my own clinical work, I lead a team of dedicated mental health professionals at Psychological Services of New York, P.C. Together, we provide individualized therapy both in person at our offices in Scarsdale and Pleasantville, New York, and virtually throughout New York State.

"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If not now, when?" -Hillel Are you struggling with anxiety or depression related to school, parenting or postpartum, employment, retirement, a relationship, family or a major life transition? Have you had difficulty managing relationships with those around you due to anxiety or depression? Maybe you have struggled with these feelings for a long period of time and you haven't figured out how to address them. Perhaps these unnerving feelings came on suddenly and you are not sure how to cope with the discomfort. I aim to help clients recognize their unhelpful negative thoughts and manage them with in-the-moment techniques. We can work to identify and tackle them together. Practical feedback often helps to normalize behaviors that are long-standing while helping one move away from shame toward acceptance. Having worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, my expertise lies in confidence, self worth and self esteem skill building, anxiety and stress management and support with life transitions. Treatment may include but is not limited to strengths based therapy, solution focused therapy, executive functioning management, exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor it to what it is that you need throughout our work together. We make things practical. *I offer in person and virtual therapy. Fees and Insurance: I am licensed to practice and accept clients from the following states: NY, PA, NJ, CT, FL, TX, IL and IN. Though I accept some NY insurance plans only, from time to time, there may be a waitlist if you choose to use insurance. I do not accept out of state insurance but can offer sliding scale if one is experiencing financial hardship. My goal is to make therapy accessible to everyone. If you use out of network benefits, I will provide you with a Superbill for reimbursement but please do check with your insurance company as each plan is different. Please reach out to discuss.

At In Pursuit Of Progress Therapy, we envision the therapeutic process as: the unfolding of one’s story in connection with an entrusted professional; often with the desire to come to know oneself on a deeper level and/or to empower a person to make vital shifts in alignment with personal growth and self-acceptance There is something to be said of the fact that change happens when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change. However, while our stories will undoubtedly include painful periods of grief, disillusionment, anguish and anxiety, the complex journey that is the human experience is made up of so much more than those difficult moments. Joy, elation, curiosity and wonder are also feelings that we may observe needing just as much help to navigate. Sparks of inspiration such as exploring core beliefs, building upon prior self-discovery or learning to create a sense of safety within can also be precursors to seeking therapy. In other words, each person’s journey is their own. Our practice’s story is built around meeting the needs of our clients. Your story is yours to tell. And it is your [courageous] choice to take that vulnerable first step towards finding someone you can begin to build trust with and open up to.

Hi, I’m Ellen, a therapist with Next Level Mental Health Counseling. I offer a warm, grounded, and culturally responsive space for teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, family dynamics, and life transitions. Together, we’ll slow down, better understand what you’re experiencing, and build the confidence to make choices that feel more intentional and authentic to who you are. My goal is for you to feel genuinely understood, gently challenged, and supported as you grow. I currently offer virtual therapy to clients across New York State.

Kayla Wasserman, LMSW, is a New York-based psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration. Passionate about supporting the queer community, Kayla provides a warm, affirming environment where clients can build self-esteem, develop insight, and create meaningful change.

About Nasiha Counseling Counseling can be a meaningful way to address some of life's challenges you are facing or have been facing for a long time. As therapists, we provide support and feedback to help you cope with current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and sensitivity, we can help you explore, understand, and find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. In counseling you can also work with someone to come up with specific behavioral strategies and new ways of thinking by taking into consideration all that unique qualities that make you who you are including your beliefs, religious practices, culture and ethnicity, and traditional coping. With a wide range of clinical interventions and treatment approaches, we develop goals that are most helpful and tailored for each individual client (adult, teen, adolescent, or child), family, and couple based on their presenting concerns and needs. In a supportive and understanding environment, we can help you attain personal growth. Together with each client, we work to enhance your strengths and achieve your personal goals. Is Therapy right for me? Therapy is an opportunity for you to explore, reflect upon, and work to overcome issues or circumstances in your life with someone who can be objective yet very much invested in you becoming stronger, healthier, and happier. Counseling as a process is meant to challenge you to face and work through any difficulties you are experiencing because of either past, present, or future concerns. It is typically a weekly meeting between you and your counselor that gives you the space to have an open dialogue about what you are facing, confront your feelings in a more honest way, or to decide how you want to approach solving a problem in your life. The length of counseling is unique for each individual, depending upon on your needs and goals. Essentially, the counseling process is driven by you. We have two therapists at our facility, Bushra Husain, DSW LCSW, Maryum Khwaja, LCSW.

As a therapist I focus on developing a greater sense of awareness and presence. I believe that we all want to be understood and accepted at a deep level. I respect your courage and time investment to be willing to look within and make uncomfortable changes. I work in collaborative way and strive to create a safe, accepting and caring environment that I hope is also challenging and insightful to my clients. committed to resolving unhealthy thinking, perceptions, and behaviors. My goal is to work interactively with you to identify flawed schemas that no longer serve you to come together to build new patterns of being. I'm not the kind of therapist who nods & asks: "How do you feel about that?" My approach is integrative and I am trained in IFS, EMDR, and Psychodynamic modalities.

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I work with students who need more or different support than they are able to access on-campus. You may be looking for long-term therapy or for a therapist who specializes in working with people like you. I am trained in several types of therapy (ACT, DBT, relational, multicultural-feminist) and apply them flexibly based on what you need. Students who work with me are often looking for longer-term therapy, where we address deeper issues in a safe relationship, at your own pace. Others are seeking individual therapy that makes room for activism and the big problems of our time. We may be a good fit for therapy together if you are coping with a difficult family, relationship trouble, recurrent mental health problems (e.g. BPD, PTSD, MDD, GAD), or a life transition (e.g. grief, divorce, pregnancy, moving, spiritual/religious crisis). I also have particular experience working with medical students. Finally, I am a climate-aware and social justice-focused therapist; this means your experience with collective problems like white supremacy and the climate crisis is a welcome, respected, and important part of therapy. I don't take insurance, but I offer sliding scale fees based on financial need. Please reach out to me for a 15-minute phone call to see what might be possible in our work together!

My name is Dr. Laura Pantaleo and I am a licensed clinical psychologist based out of New York. I specialize in individual therapy for adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management and life transitions. I also provide support around understanding and making meaning from psychedelic experiences. As your therapist, my priority will be to foster a non-judgmental environment where you feel safe and validated so that you can be empowered to do the hard work to make changes in your life. In addition to founding Quiet Mind Psychology, I am an adjunct clinical supervisor to current doctoral students at NYU Steinhardt.

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding support is often a difficult first step in any healing journey. Congratulations on making it this far! As a woman of color, I have used my lived experience and therapeutic expertise to support my clients with navigating challenging relationships with romantic partners, family, and/or friends. We often work together to build healthy self-care practices as well as healthy boundaries across life domains (relationships, family, career). I've also worked with many clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity (including members of the LGBTQ+ community). I use a creative and relational approach to find the appropriate fusion of therapeutic interventions to support your needs and work through identified challenges. I have significant interest and expertise in relationship work (specifically healthy/unhealthy relationship practices that can be applied to romantic, platonic, or familial relationships). Whether you're new to therapy or continuing a lifelong journey, it's essential to find a therapist who is a good fit. If you think we'd work well together, you can click on the link to my website to quickly and immediately schedule a 15 minute consultation. Whether I am a good fit for you or not, I wish you well on your journey!

Whether you're looking to cope with big changes or working through life-long relationship challenges, I'm here for you. Our sessions will help you gain insight into your experiences, find relief from painful feelings, and learn valuable skills. It's possible to have more stability, ease, and joy in your life and to build more fulfilling relationships where you get to be your whole self. As the co-author of "Secrets and Lies in Therapy," I also have special expertise in helping you feel comfortable trusting you can share with me about what really matters - even if that's been hard in the past. Your experience of feeling deeply accepted by me will translate into developing healthy, secure relationships in your life. I specialize in working with: -grad students and professionals who struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or imposter syndrome -men who are craving space beyond the limits of traditional masculinity -people pleasers who are learning to set boundaries and take up more emotional room -anyone looking to explore or make changes to their substance use -anybody who is new to therapy Like any relationship, therapy works best when it's the right fit. You deserve to feel comfortable in this process. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to make sure we're a good match and to answer any questions you have. To get started, please call or email me at drmelanielove@gmail.com and we can find a time to talk. I look forward to hearing from you.

I am Katy, a Psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in mental health and social services on both coasts. I believe all human beings deserve to live a life that is rich and full and free of suffering, and that this requires lots of work, and lots of help. While you may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of traumas that leave you struggling to cope, you also carry with you inner wisdom and strengths and skills waiting to be developed. I believe that every person has a lifelong capacity for change, and that you deserve healing. I am passionate about helping adolescents and young adults find their footing in the world, supporting women who are navigating the effects of trauma and systemic violence, and empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals to find freedom and safety. I utilize tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, and also challenge you to try out new perspectives and skills, develop new insights, and explore new boundaries. The first step is reaching out. Message me!

I’m a Bilingual Licensed Clinical psychotherapist. I’m licensed in NY & NJ. I offer a safe, caring, professional & therapeutic environment where we can co-create a relationship essential for your healing & growth. I aid individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, college life, trauma, anxiety/depression related to COVID-19 & medical conditions chronic pain, food allergies, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, & life transitions. I strive to aid my patients cultivate greater self-acceptance & compassion for themselves. I have extensive experience with Latinx, people of color & LGBTQIA+. Mis servicios son ofrecidos 100 % en Español. I specialize in working with adults and couples that are looking to overcome anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship & family issues. In practice, I implement a blended approach of Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered and Solution Focused techniques, EFT, AEDP, among other modalities. Send me an email for a prompt response. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you over the phone for a free 15 minutes consultation. As a therapist my primary goal is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can openly share, explore and achieve a greater self-awareness.