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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Alia Cross
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new clients

Due to licensing rules, I can only work with clients in New York State! Hi, my name is Alia and I became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor after my own experience being diagnosed with bipolar one disorder during my undergrad college years. I try to take what I have liked working counselors over the years (being listened to, validated & empathized with), what has not worked for me (those who gave preachy, simplistic advice...) and incorporate the helpful counseling styles into my practice. My area of specialty emerged while I was in graduate school. I had the honor of working with Survivors of Domestic Violence. I also have spent several years working as an Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist at a hospital assisting clients heal from depression, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma. COVID-19 hasn't been easy on our generation, and especially not for students. I am noticing an increase in social anxiety and overall questioning of the meaning of life. I remain committed to the mental health field, however, and hope you reach out to see if I'm a good match for you! NEW: I have recently started a therapy blog! If you would like to learn more about my approach, please copy and paste the following website into a search engine: www.aliacrosscounseling.org

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Nancy J Schneider, Creative Arts Therapy PC
Art Therapist
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new clients

As you grow, you strive for more out of life, yet may be unsure how to get to where you may wish to be. I will support you on your journey as we explore together your needs, long-term and short-term perceived goals, and best practices for fulfilling them. I use the therapeutic process to empower my clients so that you come to realize and acknowledge the wealth of resources you have both within and without, building on strengths and gaining confidence to accept the past and create your personal story. I provide individual and group therapy to children, teens, adults, and seniors, with extensive experience working with issues related to anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, midlife, parenting, school, caregiver stress, creatively aging, and the second half of life. According to Carl Jung, individuation is the process of self-realization through discovering meaning and purpose in one's life. I provide a safe space for exploration and honoring all aspects of the self-the good, the challenging, that which may be difficult to look at, and everything in between. I use methods such as verbal and non-verbal techniques, art therapy, dreamwork, and imagery as entryways to viewing the unconscious and symbolic content and how these present themselves in conscious life. I am open to the needs of each individual client and invite you to lead me as your guide on your path of growth and evolvement. I hold a Master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Long Island University and certificates in Jungian oriented psychotherapy from the CG Jung Institute of San Francisco, which informs my integrative approach to therapy and supports my commitment to creative and holistic healing.

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Mena Soliman/Comfort Mental Health Counseling
Counselor
Albany, NY
Accepting new clients

Hello! I am a clinician specializing in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Anxiety-related conditions, Hoarding, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel safe to share openly and be fully understood. Using evidence-based approaches, I help you build practical tools to manage symptoms, regain control, develop confidence, and experience lasting relief in your daily life. I use evidence-based treatments: Exposure and Response Prevention to treat OCD, and Anxiety-related disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Hoarding Disorder. Habit Reversal Training to treat Tics and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. PTSD to treat Prolonged Exposure, and Behavioral Activation to treat Depression. My goal is to help you find comfort in discomfort and to guide you on your journey toward healing and growth. We'll confront your fears together and collaboratively create treatment plans that are unique to you. If you're ready to reclaim your freedom, I invite you to schedule a free 10-minute consultation. I am here to support you every step of the way.

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Chrissy Polsonetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Boston, MA
Accepting new clients

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katie wigdzinski-oldham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Islip, NY
Accepting new clients

I believe that the therapeutic journey begins with being able to allow yourself to move though what may be at times an uncomfortable experience to work towards positive long-lasting changes. Through exploring the different parts of yourself we can work to create a healthier whole version of you. With over 15 years of experience working with clients who have experienced relationship and sexual trauma, adjustment challenges, compulsive behaviors, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience specifically working with the college aged population.

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Lily Arora, MD
Psychiatrist
Morristown, NJ
Accepting new clients

Are you not feeling like yourself? Are you overwhelmed by things that shouldn't be all that overwhelming? It's often hardest to reach out for help when you're feeling this way. Many people don't seek help because of fear of stigma or they see no way out. My practice is geared towards helping students with all mental health concerns. My approach is comprehensive and integrated offering medications or therapy. If you're looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to address your needs, feel free to contact me.

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Tatyana Krychkina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Yorktown Heights, NY
Accepting new clients

Hello! I’m Tatyana, an EMDR Certified Therapist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to children, adults, and families. I help my clients deal with college adjustments, traumatic and adverse life experiences, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationships issues, life transitions, and other issues. I would love to connect to discuss how I can help you. Please, email, call or text to set up a FREE 15 minutes consultation.

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Erin Forquer, PhD
Psychologist
Ithaca, NY
Accepting new clients

I work in a warm, transparent, and collaborative way. Humor — and sometimes swearing — has a place in session, because I believe both can build distress tolerance. Expect to dive into action: my job is to help you do the hard thing. Together, we’ll confront unhelpful patterns and interrupt the cycle of avoidance through experiential exposure. You’ll practice new ways of facing difficult situations, build specific skills for doing hard things, and move toward what actually matters to you — step by step, toward a life aligned with your values. When you work with me, expect to dive into action. My goal is to help you do the hard thing. Background & Training I received my Ph.D. from Columbia University and have 18+ years of experience providing culturally informed therapy to adults, with specialized training in multicultural psychology. I use evidence-based Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within an interpersonal framework, integrating attachment theory, IFS and polyvagal-informed trauma approaches. I believe the therapeutic relationship, paired with research-backed methods, can be genuinely transformative. No one gives us a guide on how to be human or how to build a fulfilling life. In therapy, I provide a compassionate space where you can learn how to process and regulate emotions, navigate relationships and boundaries, uncover avoidance patterns, and connect with your core values. Specialties Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, autism, adult ADHD, identity concerns and exploration, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My work is attachment- and trauma-informed, drawing on mindfulness and emotion-processing skills, experiential exposure, boundary work, and values-based practice to reduce experiential avoidance and build lasting change.

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Sean Gaughran
Psychologist
Rochester, NY
Accepting new clients

Hi, I'm Sean. I'm passionate about helping clients overcome struggles related to anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and identity development. In therapy, we will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to develop strategies to manage life challenges. In doing so, my goal is to create opportunities for you to come to know yourself more fully, to provide tools for you to connect with others more deeply, and to empower you to live a life more in line with your personal values. I am trained in providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I often work using an integrated approach that emphasizes treating the whole person and incorporate elements of multiple modalities to meet your individual needs and goals. Change can be both terrifying and extremely powerful. I value meeting new clients where they are at in their journey, and working as a team to accomplish important goals. To book a phone screen and get started, I invite you to reach out!

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Jess Oppenheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new clients

Working with a counselor can be anxiety provoking, so my focus is on helping you to feel at ease and create clear goals to make you feel better. I love to support clients in developing skills to manage emotions, build mindfulness in moving through pain, and find compassionate ways to heal. I have spent over 15 years facilitating individual and group services that center around grief, schema, dissociation, and complex trauma. I have been trained in solution focused therapy, ACT, DBT, and EMDR. My passion is helping others customize their healing journey and to take pleasure in every step on their path. It's rare that anyone wakes up overnight a different person. Rather it's through the beautiful process that we develop insight, wisdom, and happiness.

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Alicia Capobianco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Bellmore, NY
Accepting new clients

Hello! My name is Alicia Capobianco, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York. I have been working in a clinical capacity with individuals, children, and families throughout the course of my career. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work. I have experience working with clients of all ages and helping them to meet their clinical goals while providing them with the necessary tools to support their growth. My practice is founded on Evidence Based Interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilize a trauma informed lens to apply a different way of interpreting past experiences. I strongly believe that everyone who seeks therapy should be in control of their treatment, I work collaboratively with my clients to meet them where they are at. Seeking out therapy is not something that is easy to do, and for some it can be a frightening and challenging time. I strive to create a comfortable and nurturing environment to help with navigating this time of self reflection and growth. Together we will identify skills and techniques to help you reduce your symptoms and work toward meeting your goals.

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Carla Steckman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Arlington, NY
Accepting new clients

Located walking distance to Vassar College and a short ride from Marist, I aim to help college aged clients clarify their desired direction in their life and better understand the barriers in their way. Together we will work on developing coping skills, understand personal storylines that no longer serve you, and work towards fully integrated, authentic and mindful living. I also have a special interest in working with individuals living with chronic illness and/or dealing with grief.

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Gail Mahecha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Suffern, NY
Accepting new clients

Gail Mahecha Psychotherapy, LCSW, LMSW Virtual sessions Licensed in New York Gail Mahecha has been in the mental health field for over 30 years. Her energetic and welcoming approach is effective in establishing trust and therapeutic relationships with clients. Gail has worked with young children, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. Gail has also worked with the LGBTQ community. Read more

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Emily Hyun, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

Dr. Hyun is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine, then continued at Yale for general psychiatry residency. In her final two years of residency, she focused on college student mental health as a provider at Yale Mental Health and Counseling. She then completed her child and adolescent psychiatry training at the NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell combined program, where she was the recipient of the Edward J. Sachar Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Hyun accepts child, adolescent, and adult patients for diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and/or psychotherapy. She aims to partner with patients to provide care that is individualized, holistic, evidence-based, and developmentally-informed.

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Jennifer Lish
Psychologist
Worcester, MA
Accepting new clients

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Yu-Ying Lin
Psychologist
Rochester, NY
Accepting new clients

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Sasha Hare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Hudson, NY
Accepting new clients

I start with listening and seek to cultivate a perspective that enlivens, enlightens and unburdens. I use an integrative psychoanalytic approach founded in curiosity and collaboration to address problems relating to trauma, depression, anxiety or self-esteem that can undermine ones ability to thrive interpersonally, creatively, sexually or professionally. Whether it's a life-change, a search for meaning, creative blocks, frustration with the quality of relationships or something else, I will meet you there. Through listening and talking, we will explore internal experience and how it impacts relating to oneself and others. Beyond psychoanalysis. I am also a trained attachment-based EMDR therapist, a powerful modality to process trauma when words don't seem to cut it. I may also use CBT & mindfulness training. These approaches can help develop an ability to detect unhelpful thinking styles, a stronger mind to body connection, and an increased awareness in the present. To give you a chance to practice outside our sessions, I encourage meditation and journaling. With a background in anthropology, I have a special interest in how culture shapes each of us, and always consider the impact of your culture in context with the struggles you face.

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Felicia Reed-Watt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rochester, NY
Accepting new clients

Today, you are one step closer to creating a life of greater health, healing, and well-being. As a trauma-informed therapist, Reiki Master, mindfulness teacher, and transformational coach, I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can safely explore life’s challenges and discover your inner strengths. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect for your unique experiences and goals. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. By combining evidence-based therapeutic practices with mindfulness and holistic approaches, I help clients develop practical skills to navigate stress, heal from past experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, burnout, or simply seeking greater balance and purpose, we will work together to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and create a path forward that reflects your values and aspirations. If you’re looking for support during a difficult time or you’re ready to move in a new direction, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey. Together, we can build a life that is not only meaningful and fulfilling but one that is truly worth celebrating—as defined by you.

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Shane Owens
Psychologist
Commack, NY
Accepting new clients

I have been working in college, young adult, and adult mental health for 20 years. I am board-certified in the treatment that works best in most cases, behavioral and cognitive therapy (CBT). Therapy works best if you have a strong relationship with the person treating you. I look forward to the chance to try.

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Garin Danner
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ithaca, NY
Accepting new clients

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