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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Jenn Kirby
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hauppauge, NY
Accepting new clients

I’m so glad you’re here! I want to commend you for taking the first step of looking for counseling services. Reaching out for help is not an easy task, it takes a lot of self-awareness and courage. Coming to therapy can be nerve-wracking, so it is my goal to create a space for you to feel safe, where you can be brave to be your authentic self. Life is tough, you are tougher, and together we can practice ways to overcome a variety of life's difficult challenges. In sessions, you can expect me to take a person-centered approach, prioritizing your perspective and experience while working to understand your inner world. I’m so glad you’re here! I want to commend you for taking the first step of looking for counseling services. Reaching out for help is not an easy task, it takes a lot of self-awareness and courage. Coming to therapy can be nerve-wracking, so it is my goal to create a space for you to feel safe, where you can be brave to be your authentic self. Life is tough, you are tougher, and together we can practice ways to overcome a variety of life's difficult challenges. In sessions, you can expect me to take a person-centered approach, prioritizing your perspective and experience while working to understand your inner world. As an EMDR trained therapist, I often use a lens focused on exploring how the past might be impacting the present and identifying the core beliefs we have about ourselves. I also integrate CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness based interventions to create individualized treatment plans collaboratively with each client to help them achieve their unique goals. My specialties include working with people who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, and hold negative beliefs about the self. One of my favorite quotes is, “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be,” from Ralph Waldo Emerson. You have greatness within and I would be honored to help you find it.

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Marissa Sturm
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Beacon, NY
Accepting new clients

Do you feel stuck in the past? Has trauma or anxiety caught you in an emotional loop you can’t seem to break? Does it have you feeling disconnected from yourself, others and the world around you? If so, know that there is hope! I’m a licensed therapist who works with individuals struggling to overcome trauma and anxiety and I would love to help you on your therapy journey. Through EMDR, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and somatic therapy, we’ll work together to make sense of your experiences, improve your self-perception and develop effective coping strategies. Together we’ll explore the underlying issues contributing to the challenges you’re facing in your day-to-day life and work to resolve them. You’ll be able to come away from our sessions feeling more empowered and connected with yourself. If you’re ready to take the first step toward breaking the cycle, reach out to me for a free consultation. All sessions are currently being held virtually, so you can get relief from the comfort of your own home. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Julia Toal @ HeART Felt Therapy
Art Therapist
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new clients

Are you stressed out and overwhelmed? Feeling frozen by the pressure that comes with college, either academically or socially? Feeling like you're always people-pleasing and not being true to yourself? You're not alone. College can be one of the most exciting and confusing times in one's life, from navigating new identities and relationships to intense academic pressure to the looming questions of "What's next?" and "Where do I go from here?" At HeART Felt Therapy, we specialize in gently and creatively treating the symptoms that come from all of these pressures - including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our approach is supportive and non-judgmental. If traditional talk therapy hasn't felt quite right, you might find that art therapy gives you a new way to express yourself (no artistic skill required!) that is gentle, intuitive, and healing. We understand how much pressure you're under. Together, we can unpack anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and anything else that's weighing on you - in a space that actually feels safe and supportive. Whether your'e trying to find your voice, heal from burnout, or just need someone who gets it, we're here for you. Not sure we'd be a good fit? Check out our Insta and TikTok pages to get the vibe! @heart_felt_therapy

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Mind Field Therapy
Psychologist
Fanwood, NJ
Accepting new clients

You’re used to handling things. You’ve figured out how to succeed, meet deadlines, and show up for others — but lately it feels harder. Maybe anxiety is louder, your mood dips more often, or relationships feel strained. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. Therapy can help you build steadiness, clarity, and more intentional choices in the middle of a demanding season. At Mind Field Therapy, I work with college students navigating anxiety, depression, identity shifts, relationship stress, and the impact of difficult life events or past trauma. I’ll absolutely ask how you’re feeling — and we’ll go deeper than that. I’m direct, grounded, and occasionally use humor when it helps us loosen anxiety’s grip. The goal isn’t endless venting; it’s understanding what’s driving the patterns and building tools you can actually use.

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Erica Lander Miller
Psychologist
Florham Park, NJ
Accepting new clients

The Behavioral Care Center of New Jersey has extensive experience working with people with a variety of psychological needs. We offer individual, group, family, and collateral therapy primarily through a CBT, DBT, and ACT framework. We believe that each person is unique and requires an individualized and collaborative approach to his or her treatment. At the same time, we feel that it is very important to provide you with treatment that has been thoroughly researched to ensure that we are using treatments that have been shown to be helpful with other people who are suffering with similar problems. Therapy provides an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to learn how to continue moving your life in a valued direction when you are feeling stuck.

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Moonglade Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Victor, NY
Accepting new clients

Hello, my name is Michele. I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting individuals, couples and families, through a variety of challenges including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, terminal illness, grief, anger, and relationship stress. I admire the strength we inherently have within us, and I would be honored to sit alongside you in your journey. I use a variety of therapy modalities, but I often use a person centered approach and Motivational Interviewing as I find these frequently yield fulfilling outcomes. There are many approaches and strategies to supporting clients and these are flexible based on your needs. Together, we will discuss what brought you into therapy. I want to understand the problems you're facing. Our time together is meant to offer a nurturing space to talk, process, and learn new skills to improve the quality of your life. You are capable of change. I am eager to support your well-being, so please do not hesitate to call.

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I-Ching Grace Hung
Psychologist
Lansing, MI
Accepting new clients

Do you think about what kind of person you'd like to be, but feel uncertain, nervous, lost, or overwhelmed about how to make the change? College is an exciting time to explore your identity, learn how to build meaningful relationships, and to find a purposeful career. If you're hoping to feel more confident in who you are, feel more certain about your direction in life and live up to your potential, you've come to the right place. Dr. Grace specializes in asking these "big questions" in life. She marries the wisdom of Buddhist practices with the science of psychology to deepen clients' self-awareness and exploration, and uses a multiculturally sensitive lens to identify how our environments may have shaped our beliefs, motivations, and behaviours. Clients often say that sessions with Dr. Grace feel productive, with a balance between insight and action. Her presence is calming and non-judgmental, encouraging clients to maximize their growth. She is a MSU alumni, having previously worked at CAPS, and offers fully virtual services in both English and Mandarin. Evening hours available.

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Lucielle Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nyack, NY
Accepting new clients

Hi! Congratulations on taking the next step towards your healing. I’m Lucielle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. I believe healing starts when you no longer have to carry everything on your own. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I’ve worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I meet each client where they are—with empathy and respect. I look forward to meeting you! You can book an intake with me on my headway link provided or feel free to call/email for further assistance.

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Jessica Londa
Psychologist
Thetford, VT
Accepting new clients

Photo on 10-26-21 at 12.18 PM #4.jpeg Dr. Jessica Londa is a licensed clinical psychologist, who provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults in individual, and couples sessions; and supervision/consultation to students and clinicians in a private practice setting in Thetford, Vermont. To make an appointment or request more information, please call Dr. Londa at 802-785-2434. Email cannot create the kind of personal communication that the work of psychotherapy necessitates. Philosophy The guiding philosophy of my practice is to help people understand themselves in the service of personal development within the context of a safe and reliable relationship with another person. I believe that deep and rich self-examination requires rigorous and systematic pursuit on the part of both therapist and patient as they work together. I place a high value on curiosity, creativity, purposeful aims, tolerance of discomfort, and the strength for meaningful work and satisfying relationships. These cannot be attained in a vacuum, but rather are experienced or learned through the medium of the psychotherapeutic relationship. The internal world of imagination and the life of the mind are brought into balance with social relatedness and external realities. Therapist and patient endeavor to find verbal language to express the patient’s inner experience, feelings, thoughts, and that for which no words have yet been found. The human mind, brain, body and experience are neither separable nor unconnected, but instead form a comprehensive, whole system. Although it is tempting to think of stressors, struggles, problems, issues, events, transitions, and diseases as discrete and unique, I understand symptoms, perceptions, traumas and diagnoses not as circumscribed and distinct entities, but as signposts of underlying, complex unconscious expressions. By recruiting present and/or past events, the unconscious mind disguises itself defensively, in order to remain hidden and unchanged. Together, therapist and patient seek to discover the origins and symbolic meanings of symptoms, their purposes and functions, while accumulating new experiences formed by the proceedings of the psychotherapy process itself. In this way, patients find or re-discover authentic aspects of themselves, integrate or re-integrate shards of themselves that have been unconsciously split off or disconnected, and learn or re-learn how to interact with themselves, others and their environments. The result is the freeing of energy that has been bound up unproductively in the form of painful, unsatisfying, automatic and inhibiting symptoms, so that the energy may be re-directed toward consciously and voluntarily chosen, fulfilling, productive pursuits. If, among the pioneers of modern science, we count Einstein, who forever changed our view of the universe, and Darwin, who forever changed our view of humanity’s place in nature, we must count Freud, who forever changed our view of the human mind, probably the most complex structure in the universe, as the third, and arguably the greatest, of these intellectual heroes. His discovery of psychological defenses against self-knowledge, and his methods of detecting and resolving those defenses, stand among the highest achievements of humankind.

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Alissa Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Hauppauge, NY
Accepting new clients

Welcome to your search for a therapist (I know it can be scary!). I am an LCSW who has experience working with adolescents and adults with various needs, including; anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the day to day adjustments to life. I utilize an approach that blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques and person centered strategies. I am committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, offering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. I work to empower clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their goals.

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Swaroopa Dundon
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

Swaroopa Dundon is a psychotherapist based in Westchester, NY, who works with teens and adults across the lifespan. She helps clients gently explore their thoughts and emotions to uncover the root causes of challenges such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. Through this process, clients gain insight into their life experiences, learn to reduce emotional pain, and discover new pathways to healthier relationships and a more meaningful life. Swaroopa is especially passionate about supporting families, couples, and people of color. Trained in CBT, family systems, mindfulness, and hatha yoga, Swaroopa integrates her background as a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher into her work. She often weaves in mindfulness and breathwork, helping clients deepen their self-awareness and access their inner resilience. Her approach is collaborative, supportive, and gently challenging—always with the goal of helping clients grow into the best versions of themselves. Having lived in different parts of the world, Swaroopa brings a culturally informed perspective to her practice. As an immigrant, she has a personal understanding of the unique challenges first- and second-generation families face as they navigate assimilation and identity. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where trust is built, goals are set, and progress unfolds at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful. Swaroopa holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and completed a two-year intensive clinical program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, specializing in work with families and couples. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys designing native plant landscapes and spending time with her family and beloved dog, Ruby.

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Julia Delaney
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Tarrytown, NY
Accepting new clients

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and other common mental health concerns for patients across the lifespan. Building trusting, collaborative relationships is central to my practice, as I believe the best outcomes come from working together to create treatment plans that align with each person's goals. Patients are encouraged to be active advocates for their own mental health, while also knowing they have a dedicated partner supporting them in achieving recovery, maintaining stability, and improving their overall well-being. Everyone deserves compassionate, evidence-based mental health care personalized to their unique needs and goals. My role is to be a supportive, collaborative partner who will listen without judgment, celebrate your progress, and help you navigate challenges along the way. Whether you're seeking help for the first time, managing an acute concern, or working to maintain the stability you've achieved, we'll create a plan together that fits your life and empowers you to take an active role in your care. I look forward to helping you build resilience, strengthen your confidence, and work toward lasting mental wellness one day at a time, bringing empathy, collaboration, and a whole-person perspective to every visit so you feel supported, understood, and empowered. Mental health care, in my view, is not only about treating symptoms but also about developing the skills and support needed to manage daily stressors, which are a natural part of life. This means helping patients feel prepared and empowered to navigate challenges without letting them become overwhelming or destabilizing. I am passionate about providing comprehensive care that meets people where they are, whether that includes medication management, psychotherapy, or an integrated combination of both to support long-term mental health and well-being. My approach to care spans the full spectrum of psychiatric acuity, from navigating more acute mental health challenges to maintaining stability and preventing relapse after achieving wellness. Understanding each person's unique experiences, goals, and needs comes first, which I achieve by bringing a compassionate, and individualized approach to every relationship. You can expect a kind, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together. This approach is also encouraging, offering gentle guidance and honest feedback when needed to support meaningful growth. Lasting change happens through partnership, and you are encouraged to take an active role in your own mental health journey. I understand that making these changes can feel challenging, so my goal is to meet you where you are while helping you build confidence, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward greater stability and independence. Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals, so it feels both realistic and achievable. I began my career in a hospital-based outpatient clinic, where I worked with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of psychiatric acuity, along with six-and-a-half years as a registered nurse in pediatric critical care and pediatric neurology/neurosurgery. Caring for children and supporting families through some of life's most difficult moments showed me how deeply mental and physical health are connected, and how essential accessible, competent, individualized, and compassionate mental health care is to overall well-being. These experiences inspired me to pursue psychiatry and continue caring for people in a different way. Today, I have the privilege of working with patients across the lifespan, and I truly enjoy helping individuals at every stage of life navigate unique challenges. I love cooking, hanging with family and friends, and spending time in the garden. I'm also a devoted New York Rangers hockey fan!

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Malika Kapadia
Psychologist
Rochester, NY
Accepting new clients

Psychotherapy is a profoundly personal and individualized process. It can foster a deeper understanding of self and others, promote healing and resilience, increase coping skills, change behaviors, instill hope, create meaning, and help individuals live their lives in more emotionally honest, authentic, and relationally connected ways. At the heart of the therapeutic process is a collaborative working relationship between therapist and client, and the best outcomes are achieved when there is a feeling of connection and understanding between the two. Continually attending to the fit between therapist and client is important in establishing a relationship that has the strength and ability to explore difficult experiences and the impact of those experiences on clients’ lives. Dr. Kapadia approaches the work with both curiosity and compassion, tailoring the treatment to the individual and using an integrative approach to meet each person’s needs. She draws from a variety of therapeutic orientations, including interpersonal, psychodynamic, family systems, and affect regulation models (cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies).

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Dr. Anne Steider
Psychologist
Rochester, NY
Accepting new clients

It's hard to change - but with support it becomes possible. You might be struggling with difficult thoughts like "what if my family never accepts my life choices - will they ever accept me?" Perhaps you're battling indecisiveness and fear about whether you're "good enough" to succeed, preventing you from reaching your aspirations and goals? Or maybe you feel confident and successful at times, but at other moments as if your shield for taking on the world is paper-thin? I specialize in the management of anxiety, fear, and depression - especially during times of actual or desired transition - that show up as feeling stuck or uncertain in your personal and professional life. My practice provides a safe and supportive environment to explore your challenges, resolve your concerns and help you get back to living your life again. I am able to accept both Aetna and Independent Health insurance plans.

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Hudson Valley Psychology
Psychologist
New Scotland, NY
Accepting new clients

I established Hudson Valley Psychology to provide greater access to gold-standard evidence-based psychotherapy. I have specific expertise in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, traumatic stress reactions, insomnia, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. I also have extensive experience treating depression and interpersonal difficulties. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and genuine. While I utilize evidence-based interventions, my treatment approach is flexible and tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing Therapy) and have advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy. I tailor treatment to your specific needs using interventions that have demonstrated effectiveness in scientific research.

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Samantha Zeitz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Geneva, NY
Accepting new clients

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Naomi Schwenk
Pre-Licensed Professional
Pittsfield, MA
Accepting new clients

Hey there, I’m Naomi! As a biracial Asian American psychotherapist, I take a holistic and culturally sensitive approach rooted in empathy and respect, blending elements from various therapeutic modalities to tailor a unique and supportive experience, just for you. Are you navigating heavy emotions? Struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or ASD? Perhaps you're exploring your identity and its links to intergenerational, cultural, or queer-related trauma? Or maybe you often feel misunderstood and want to build effective & intentional communication skills? If you crave internal peace, this neurodivergent-friendly therapist can help!

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Christina Barnard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Myrtle Beach, SC
Accepting new clients

So many young adults are struggling to adjust to new experiences like going to college and moving out. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed just thinking about living on your own and wondering how your friends are so easily moving out of their parents’ home. College sounds like a logical next step and you’re wondering how to make the leap. The idea of landing a job may seem scary and intimidating. Relationships with friends and partners may also be changing, leaving you lonely and uncertain. This can all result in your friends moving on with their lives and you feeling left behind. Trying to leave the comfort and security of the nest can be harder if you are battling old habits you have never looked at or believed you could change. Qualities like trying to be perfect, avoiding tough issues, putting things off and a lack of self-confidence can all add to the struggle of becoming more independent. Many young adults also suffer from severe anxiety, depression or past trauma. When we add in that life skills may not be your strong suit and you may depend on your parents more than other young adults your age do, you have the perfect recipe for failure to launch. Just recognizing what is happening is such a positive first step! Individual therapy is a great place to start for anyone struggling with failure to launch. One of my favorite things to help clients uncover is their spark; the thing in life you feel most passionate about! Let’s get you motivated and doing things you excel at. Learning healthier ways to cope, ditching old habits and feeling better about yourself will get you on track to creating a fun, happy and fulfilling life. Ready to start your journey toward “launching” your life? Then let’s chat! Reach out for your free 15 minute phone consultation. We can check in, I can see how you’re doing and answer your questions.

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Blossoming Lotus Therapy LCSW PLLC
Group practice
Lindenhurst, NY
Accepting new clients

Despite the muddy surroundings and dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. Blossoming Lotus Therapy was founded as a safe space for individuals and families to find peace and healing while blossoming into their best selves.

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Alexa Myta
Psychologist
Rye, NY
Accepting new clients

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing telehealth therapy throughout New York and Massachusetts. I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring treatment to each individual's unique needs and goals. I work with students navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, academic pressures, perfectionism, relationship concerns, identity development, and other emotional challenges that commonly arise during college and young adulthood. I also support individuals experiencing depression, difficulties with emotional regulation, and major life changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences while developing practical strategies to manage challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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