Therapists for college students near New York, NY

You're smart. You've always figured things out. So why does it feel like your emotions are the one thing you can't get a handle on? Maybe you've got the grades, the group chat, the schedule packed with things you're "supposed" to want... and still find yourself lying in bed at 2am wondering why everything feels so heavy. That's actually exactly the kind of thing I work on with you in therapy. I'm Mallory Grimste, LCSW, a therapist based in Branford, CT who specializes in working with teens, college students, and young adults who are emotionally overwhelmed and high-achieving at the same time. (Yes, both. It's more common than you think.) I use a DBT-informed approach, which basically means I teach real, practical strategies- the kind you can actually use when you're about to crash out before a big exam or spiraling after a hard conversation. We can work on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, and navigating relationships — including the one you have with yourself. My clients don't just feel better in session. They leave treatment feeling more confident in who they are, more capable of handling the hard stuff, and genuinely proud of how far they've come. I offer telehealth sessions in Connecticut and New York, and in-person sessions in Branford, CT. If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect. 👉 Learn more and apply to work together: mallorygrimste.com/counseling-services

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***VIRTUAL APPTS ONLY, WAITLIST AVAILABLE*** Are you hoping to better manage your mood, anxiety, health habits, or just day-to-day life? Do you ever feel challenged by certain relationships, cultural differences, personal gains or losses, or other significant life changes? All too often, you may find yourself involved in recurring conflicts, feeling repeatedly taken advantage of or misunderstood, or otherwise unsatisfied with your life for no obvious reason. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. I will help you identify and set appropriate boundaries with the people in your life - including yourself - and ultimately grow into yourself in a way that feels authentic & genuine to you. Likewise if you are struggling with medical issues, have battled chronic illness for years, or want to work on your behavioral health preventively, my services may be a good fit for you. Informed by a longstanding pre-medical training background as well as personal experience with chronic illness, I will work with you to repair your mind-body connection by reshaping unhealthy thought patterns, changing problematic health habits, and learning to accept and cope with the messages your body is sending to you. Whatever the case, I will collaborate with you in an open and empathetic way to build coping skills, self-actualize, and attain your mental, physical, emotional, and lifestyle goals.

I believe the most important foundation in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. The therapy relationship can be a safe place to practice new skills that you are hoping to bring back to the rest of your life. My goal is to help you to feel safe during your time with me, so that you can explore yourself, your challenges, your strengths, your history, and anything else that is important to you. I also hope to help you make the changes that you would like to make in your life. Maybe you can feel better than you do now. Maybe you can learn more skills to cope with what feels hard. Maybe you need to be heard and validated. Whatever brings you to therapy, I’m here for it.

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!

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Dr. Erban is a bilingual English-Spanish licensed clinical psychologist who obtained her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Tufts University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. She received clinical training in the Stanford University Bipolar Disorders Clinic, UCSF AIDS Health Project, and Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. She completed her internship at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in the Behavioral Medicine track. She previously worked at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services and in the New York Presbyterian - Columbia University Medical Center Washington Heights Youth Anxiety Center. Dr. Erban provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. She has received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP). She incorporates positive psychology, mindfulness and acceptance-based skills into sessions. Her areas of expertise include: - anxiety - mood disorders - medical illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, cancer and GI issues - multicultural concerns such as immigration and acculturation stress the transition from adolescence to adulthood Dr. Erban works collaboratively with patients to better understand their unique struggles, create individualized treatment goals, and build skills that will help them live the life they want to be living. She focuses on providing flexible, effective evidence based treatments that provide symptom reduction and foster strengths.

We are located near many colleges and univiersities in NW Washington, DC! Of note, we are very close to American University and their shuttle stops across the street from our practice. We are also across the street from The Washington College of Law. We are a short metro or bus ride from Georgetown University and The Catholic University of America. Our therapists enjoy working with college students and young professionals, and we frequently partner with students from our local colleges. If you’re interested in learning more about our therapy services for college and university students, you can find more details on our website, and our team members are always happy to answer questions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more!

All sessions are done virtually.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: * LAW STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING * ANY STUDENT COPING WITH ILLNESS/BEREAVEMENT There is widespread recognition of significant mental health challenges affecting law students, especially depression, anxiety, and substance use. As an attorney and psychotherapist, I understand the unique stressors and pressures of law school and the legal profession. For many years, I managed the high demands of big law and a federal judicial clerkship. I spent more than a decade in higher education leading a law school mental health and wellness program, counseling law students and alumni with career and professional concerns, and teaching first- and third-year law courses. Through individually tailored therapy, I help clients cultivate healthy coping mechanisms to navigate the many demands of the legal field while prioritizing mental well-being. My successful approach integrating evidence-based therapeutic interventions with law-related concepts and experiences has been a game changer for clients. ​Additionally, as a former national research and healthcare leader, patient advocate and caregiver for 25+ years, I help individuals and their loved ones navigate the challenges and opportunities presented to those living with chronic, life altering or terminal illness. For those dealing with bereavement and grief, I help clients cope with the many facets of loss and move towards healing, acceptance, and finding a renewed sense of meaning in life.

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Hi, My name is Racheal Poole. Welcome to my profile. I am a therapist that specializes in helping people heal from overwhelming life experiences and move forward. I use a variety of approaches to assist with these goals. I really enjoy working with college students. I know you are making some of the biggest decisions of your life and this definitely can be a time of transition. It doesn't matter if you are a first time student or retuning at a later time in life. Stress, change, emotions and responsibilities are a few of the words that come to mind. Perhaps you are even feeling some anxiety or depression. If any of this sounds true, call on me. First, we will identify your present concerns. Together we will work, step by step, to build a toolbox for you to manage these identified concerns. Next, if this applies to you, we can revisit your past for the purpose of helping you to work on healing for the present. I know looking me up was a big step. Thank you, I am so glad you stopped by my profile. If you want know more, we can set up a free introductory meeting by phone or video. Please call or email me next to set this up. Talk soon!

Everyone can benefit from evidence-based therapy skills to help manage stress, mood and life's tougher moments. I use an active therapeutic approach to assist you in both exploring challenges and identifying/encouraging things are that going well. Reaching out to a therapist is the start of a brave and rewarding journey. Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

You’ve learned how to hold it all together. From the outside, you might look like you have everything in place but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from always showing up for everyone else. Maybe you’ve spent years pushing your feelings down, keeping the peace, or taking responsibility for things that were never fully yours. And now, your body is telling you something needs to change. I work with hard-working women who are ready reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more meaningful way. Together, we'll slow down the present, process the past, and find your power in the future. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and approachable. I believe therapy should feel human, meaningful, and supportive. If you’re ready to create space for yourself and start feeling more like you again, I’d love to connect. Reach out to schedule a free consultation so we can talk through what you’re looking for and see if this feels like the right fit.

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Hello! I'm so glad you're taking this step for your mental health. I went to the therapy for the first time while attending college (at USC too!), and it was pivotal for me. I really value working with college students, and genuinely appreciate how much you have to do deal with. Maybe you're struggling with transitions - adjusting to the start of college, or facing the daunting landscape post-graduation. Maybe you can feel all the pressures mounting to the point where you feel paralyzed and burnt out and confused. Maybe you'd like for just one thing - anything - to be taken off your plate, or for the load to be shared somehow. Maybe you're even trying to figure yourself out beyond the story that's been your life so far. I'd like to help make things seem clearer, or kinder, or safer, and I think we can do it together. I offer 45-minute sessions, as well as longer 90-minute sessions, to fit what you might need best. I also offer letters for medical transition, disability, ESA, and can complete return to school forms.

Whether you're burdened by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity questions, transitions, or physical pain linked to stress or emotions, therapy can bring relief. I offer a compassionate space where you can slow down, be seen and heard, and reconnect with yourself and what you aspire for your life. I often use Internal Family Systems to help heal painful parts and foster self-compassion and inner harmony, and Somatic Experiencing to help regulate your nervous system and heal trauma. I also offer somatic movement therapy for those interested in deeper mind/body connection. I tailor my approach based on your needs. I have helped a wide range of people in a variety of situations over more than 20 years as a licensed clinical social worker. I strive to be an ally to people of color and to be culturally responsive. I work collaboratively and without judgment. I consider it a privilege to help you find joy and make the most of that which is in your control.

You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life change, coping with grief, or struggling in your relationships, I'm here to help. I work with teens, young adults, adults, seniors, and couples to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. My approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration—I listen deeply, but I also gently challenge when needed to help guide you toward clarity and growth. You're the expert in your own life, and my goal is to support you in finding the answers and tools that already exist within you.

Maybe you’ve been the “easy kid” — the one who doesn’t make waves, keeps it together, and takes care of everyone else. On the outside, you look fine. Inside, you feel unseen, weighed down, or like no one really gets you. I’m Citlali (seet-la-lee), but most call me Lali (like lollipop) a therapist who helps young adults with parents who can’t always show up emotionally. In therapy, you don’t have to pretend or be “the strong one.” This is a space just for you — to talk about what’s real, to figure out who you are, and to feel supported instead of alone. Reach out to schedule your free 15 minute intro call to see if we're a good fit together! I look forward to connecting soon :)

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life’s challenges? Feeling stuck is normal, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, regain confidence, and break through the barriers holding you back. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship struggles, or emotional roadblocks, we can work together to create the change you want. As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I provide a warm, collaborative space where you are heard, understood, and respected. In each session, we’ll focus on your unique strengths and build practical strategies to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your personal goals. Ready to take the first step toward lasting change? Reach out today to schedule your appointment. I offer flexible online booking for your convenience, and I’m here to support you in overcoming anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges. Let’s work together to help you live a more fulfilling, balanced life.