Therapists for college students near New York, NY
Fighting life’s many challenges can feel like a never ending battle, especially when feelings of hopelessness and frustration take over. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, or misunderstood or maybe you just want someone to talk to who listens and understands. You’re probably sick and tired of having to be “strong” all the time, and it’s left you feeling drained. You deserve to be heard—to be validated—to be seen. In therapy, I will provide empathy, unconditional support and guidance to help you reach your goals. I utilize integrative psychotherapy to help you break old patterns, and to understand yourself in transformative ways. I have experience supporting patients of various backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as life transitions and relationship issues. I am invested in working with black and brown populations, especially young professionals and women of color. This stems from my own experiences as a black woman of both Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent. I aim to help individuals achieve empowerment, resiliency and a more fulfilling and balanced life. Email me today and it'll be my honor to take that journey with you.
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
I am passionate about working with college students 18 and older that are struggling with painful life experiences that affect their mental and physical health. I provide a safe, accepting environment, using evidence-based modalities for change, and support my clients in the process of healing and becoming the best versions of themselves. My clients are resilient- however, having to be "strong" and in survival mode all the time is exhausting, and it's okay to let your guard down with me. I aim to support my clients in not only surviving, but thriving. My clients achieve a healthier relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.
The Critical Therapy provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. With a deep commitment to liberation and empowerment, our focus is on transformation. We believe psychotherapy should be transformational, moving people to action.
Frances is an autistic/neurodivergent, nonbinary and queer, disabled Taiwanese and Chinese immigrant. Frances works through an integrated person centered, trauma informed, relational, and feminist framework where they meet the client where they are at and co-designs the therapeutic space with clients to allow clients to be able to bring their whole selves in. They approach therapy from the fundamental belief that mental health symptoms are 1. responses to needs not being met and are indicators of larger systemic issues such as surviving under capitalism, living through the climate crisis, and resisting genocidal systems, and 2. differences that have been pathologized by a society that places a human’s worth on their productivity. A person's healing isn't linear and cannot be done in isolation without addressing these existing power structures and institutions. Therefore, Frances works from the perspective that mental health clinicians need to be advocates for systemic change, and is consistently advocating for mental health services to be more accessible for marginalized communities. Frances received their EdM and MA in Counseling Psychology at Teachers College Columbia University. Their previous training included working on an ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) team at the Bridge NY, where they were part of a mobile multidisciplinary treatment team that addressed clients who have fallen out of traditional mental healthcare and experience serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, etc. Frances also has a background of working in NY politics and advocacy at a social services nonprofit, where they mobilized AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander), low income, and immigrant communities to build political power.
Are you an international or domestic student living away from home? Do you feel overwhelmed? Confused and homesick? These are common experiences that I can help you cope with as I moved from Mexico, my home country, to start my new life here in the United States when I was 18 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and identify as Hispanic/Latina. My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in teamwork and following your pace in the therapy room, whether we meet online or in the office, as we explore the stress and pain that brings you to therapy. I appreciate your bravery in seeking the support you deserve. Do not hesitate to reach out via email, call or text. I look forward to hearing from you!
I received my Master’s degree and licensure in Social Work (LMSW) from New York University with a concentration in Complex Trauma and a specialization in co-occurring Substance Use Disorders and Severe Mental Illness. My approach combines person-centered, empathic frameworks, attachment therapies, and expansive trauma-informed CBT and DBT. My ethos is centered in a holistic, harm reduction lens using abolitionist and anti-oppressive practices with a deep commitment to divesting from disease and medical models of healing and recovery. How do we begin to heal the wounds of trauma and reconnect with our bodies safely and healthily? I am trained in Comprehensive DBT, trauma-focused CBT, Somatic Experiencing therapy, Narrative therapy, and Complex Trauma Systems therapy. From a young age and my own traumatic experiences I had an awareness that I wanted to be involved in the healing and recovery space. I saw first hand in my own home and community how important accessible, quality care is to sustainable wellness and long term recovery. After healing through some of my own core trauma wounds, I saw up close the dearth of holistic person centered and person empowered treatment options for so many of the communities that mean so much to me. I began my work in the criminal justice space and that propelled me and fueled me to pursue my MSW to continue my work with justice involved folks who carry stigmatic diagnosis and complex trauma which has deepened my commitment to harvest healing when and where I can. My place in this work is at the intersection of trauma and resilience. My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, supporting those recovering from diet culture and body shaming, furthering gender, racial & body liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems. We will work together in dialogue and treatment/healing planning to meet your unique and specific needs. Healing in a world that is violent, with systems of oppression hard at work, is not easy. I believe healing begins in the body and in community. In order to heal though, one must feel safe. Who I am in my practice is who I am in every space I enter- authentic, abolitionist, strong in my convictions to center the human in all of us. Steadfast in harm reduction practices. To protect spaces that are most affected by dismissal, prejudice, and harm. I commit myself to not meet wounds with more wounding. I believe in empowering individual choice and agency. I don't turn away from frightening or intrusive thoughts, or honest disclosure. My promise is to be transparent, and collaborative in safety planning. I believe all institutions of oppression should be defunded and abolished, and that you know your needs better than anyone else. My communities mean so much to me, sex workers, substance users, queer folks, parents, stigmatically diagnosed folks, let's begin!
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
Laila is a NY State-licensed psychotherapist who specializes in helping couples, families, and individuals work through challenges and areas that feel stuck to develop more fulfilling relationships. She brings a decade of experience, and both systemic and psychodynamic training to help clients achieve meaningful change.
Feeling swamped by school, life, and the pressure to succeed? 🤯 We get it! College can feel overwhelming, isolating, or just plain exhausting. If you're struggling to balance classes, relationships, or that constant feeling of "not enough," we're here. We help you find your footing, build on your strengths, and navigate these crucial years with calm and confidence.
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
Anxiety has been very present over the past few years. I specialize in working with anxiety whether it is about the ever changing world we are all experiencing or a long term personal relationship with anxiety. My therapeutic approach is based on Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) for intervention and talk therapy with a psychodynamic orientation for understanding underlying root causes and insights. I explore the underlying dynamics of the past creating interference with today. I take a direct and genuine approach in therapy with compassion. I'm passionate about collaborative work in the therapy room as an agent of change. I work with individuals to illuminate the path towards self-awareness through exploring underlying yearnings and opportunities to consciously choose actions based on meaning and values. I generally provide practical interventions to use in your daily experiences to actively work towards your goals in between sessions as well. I work with a diverse population in a collaborative approach to promote mental health. Feel free to reach out to schedule an initial appt.
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, and it's completely normal to struggle when facing obstacles that seem insurmountable. During these difficult times, it's important to remember that you are not alone; many people share these feelings. The way we respond to our experiences shapes our journey and guides us toward what truly matters in our lives. As a mental health clinician, I provide assessment and comprehensive care to adults, older adolescents, and couples experiencing interpersonal, emotional, and psychological obstacles. What distinguishes me from other therapists is my practical and holistic approach to healthcare and well-being. I focus on personalizing care to account for the complexities of your life experiences while tailoring therapeutic practices that align with your desired outcomes. If you're seeking support or guidance, I'm here to help. Reach out; together, we can explore the best solutions for your needs.
What is the trouble that brings you in today? I begin sessions by focusing on the here and now and filling in the past as needed. I help individuals create relationships that are fulfilling in many aspects. I work with parents, teens, couples and individuals depending on the problems that are present. Especially now, people are struggling to build satisfying relationships, be effective in the workplace or school, and manage the challenges of today. If you are frustrated and change is evading you, reach out for a free consult. My style is warm, pragmatic and grounded in meeting you where you are hurting most to cultivate change. My approach is practical and aimed at fostering learning. I believe in connecting people with their resources to help maximize results and create sustainable change. My problem-solving practice empowers people to make the choices that are important to them, and utilize tools to then watch their life unfold positively. My practice is warm and supportive. I am here to work collaboratively on the changes you desire to make, and move sustainably and deliberately in a positive direction. Let me help you start your healing journey!
Magalie has well over a decade nursing experience including trauma, psychiatric and critical care. Magalie has helped countless patients and families through very difficult and stressful situations at such esteemed organizations as Memorial Sloan Kettering and the NYU Langone Medical Center. She teaches and mentors graduate and undergraduate nursing students at NYU Rory Myers Nursing School and Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing. Magalie specializes in treating clients with various psychiatric disorders by utilizing a balanced, collaborative approach to treatment. Magalie ensures that her patients feel heard and play an active role in the in the treatment process. She wants to assist you in your journey toward mental wellness by customizing a treatment plan that fits your unique needs.
I have over 12yrs experience providing support and relief for people suffering from or trying to manage anxiety/depression as well as major transitions in life. I offer support, insight and tools to manage and overcome. I try to weave in both a clear understanding with the client as to the root cause of the concern or difficulty with at least 5 different tools they can use to help manage the day to day. Working at both these levels I have been able to see great success and change in my clients. I am an engaging and warm individual that ensures from the beginning my clients feel comfortable and supported. I have been trained and utilize many evidenced based treatments providing me multiple skills and options in treatments for my clients.
We are a group of talented professionals, and we offer our clients a warm and deeply caring therapeutic relationship. Expert clinical supervision enriches the work of our therapists. The methods we use are active, and you will feel that you are making progress in each session. Our training and experience make it possible. Come and talk to us. Solutions and changes are within reach!
Chloe is a bilingual (English & Mandarin) therapist graduated from NYU. She works with clients who have challenges with life transitions, cultural adjustments, relationship issues, identity conflicts, and a variety of mood disorders. She uses a person-centered approach when working with clients and to blend different treatment modalities based on what would work best for the client. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family System and etc. She currently only sees clients virtually and will accept clients who reside in NY or FL States. You can directly book a free consultation on her website listed on this page, or email - chloelitherapy@gmail.com.
I practice holistically integrating an evaluation of overall health and lifestyle into my recommendations for possible medication options. You can learn more about me and my approach by visiting my website, www.drsaraiya.com