Therapists for college students near 10003

I work collaboratively with clients to navigate life’s ups and downs, offering a safe, compassionate space to explore challenges and build tools for growth. My eclectic, evidence-based approach draws from mindfulness, CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing. Together, we’ll explore your past, present, and goals to support self-discovery and meaningful change.

Welcome! College can be an exciting and overwhelming time filled with transitions, pressure, and uncertainty. Whether you're navigating academic stress, anxiety, relationships, or big life decisions, you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in working with young adults who are ready to better understand themselves, manage their emotions, and build confidence as they move through this chapter of life. My approach is down-to-earth, supportive, and tailored to meet you where you are — no pressure, just a space to be real and feel heard.

I create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space with a conversational style and room for humor when it feels right. I take a flexible, collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs. I work with teens, women, and LGBTQ+ clients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and mood disorders. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive relationship where you feel empowered to explore, grow, and create meaningful change.

Meaningful therapy should help you understand yourself better and help you make changes you wish to make in your life. If you choose to work with me, you will find me to be non-judgmental, empathic, authentic and direct. My style is interactive. I focus on the here-and-now but also take into account earlier experiences as I believe they can have an impact on thinking and behavior. Perhaps you are seeking to understand or work through difficult emotions, identify and change negative thinking or behavior, learn healthier ways of coping or heal from the past. If so, I encourage you to set up a complimentary 15 minute consultation to see if I may be a good fit for your work in therapy.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience. Whether managing stress, relationship changes, school, or work difficulties, I focus on helping clients develop practical tools to feel more balanced and in control. Taking the step to seek support can be difficult, and I want to acknowledge and applaud you for making that choice.

Are you feeling discontent with your life right now? Maybe stress is overwhelming you, you feel heartbroken, or you're doubting yourself? You're not alone. I specialize in treating clients that struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and low self-esteem. You may be experiencing heartbreak, feelings of stress, sadness, negative thoughts about yourself, self-doubt, and/or a lack of confidence in your abilities. As a bilingual therapist, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns, promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and help you focus on your strengths. I provide a safe space where you can openly express yourself free from judgment. Feeling overwhelmed can be tough. But you don't have to navigate this alone. Let's talk

Many of my clients are young adults, college students, graduate students, and working professionals who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, low motivation, self-doubt, or difficulty navigating life transitions. Together, we identify the patterns keeping them stuck, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence in themselves and their future. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management, motivation, and self-esteem. Drawing from DBT, mindfulness-based practices, and Adlerian therapy, I help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical tools for everyday life. My goal as a therapist is to create a space where you can exhale, a place where you don’t have to hold everything together. Healing begins with compassion and connection, and real change happens when we feel understood without judgment. I don’t see my clients as diagnoses or problems to be fixed, but as whole people with complex stories.

Accepting New Clients and Insurance. Are you juggling a lot and feeling overwhelmed? Life can feel chaotic and I can assist you with learning to cope in healthier ways. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and women's issues. I'm trained as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional focusing on panic/social/generalized anxiety disorders. I have a special interest in working with international and first generation college students.

I am a therapist-in-training providing sliding scale therapy under the supervision of Jessenia until May 2026. I am a first-generation Latina- I speak Spanish and English fluently. I have experience in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic with young adults, elders, and adolescents. I am a firm believer that our identities are essential in understanding our life experiences and should be considered in a therapeutic relationship. I also consider the importance of intergenerational trauma- understanding we are carriers of past generational trauma. Along with societal barriers that directly affect our life experiences. Who we are now is influenced by our identities, life experience, and generational trauma. My approach includes the importance of identities and focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space. I guide with curiosity and empathy to welcome your feelings, thoughts, and life experiences. In our therapeutic relationship, I focus on understanding the interconnectedness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also explore past life experiences and recognize its influence in personality, behavior, and/or interpersonal relationships. Together, we will explore, process, and heal to overcome internal barriers.

I have extensive experience counseling individuals from diverse backgrounds and helping them deal with various life issues. With my multicultural training, I am able to empathize and relate to each client so that I may identify their needs and help them with the presenting issues.

Hunting counseling LCSW, PLLC has experience in the inpatient, outpatient, and community settings and offered several modalities of treatment. We work with clients from various backgrounds and ethnicities. We will assist you in prioritizing what is important to you and help you focus on reaching your goal. If life was not hard enough, this pandemic has caused many people to change their way of life and establish a new routine. Some changes bring about stress, anxiety, and/or depression. You do not have to suffer in silence. It’s imperative that you remember it’s OK to seek help when you begin to feel overwhelmed. Email or Call- You talk, I will listen.

My goal is to support clients in becoming the best version of themselves. I see therapy as a tool to support and motivate clients in taking control of their lives. I believe that therapy is truly for everyone- you do not need to have a major problem to start therapy. Therapy can be a place where we discuss the good things happening in your life! However, starting therapy is a vulnerable process. I am here to support your experiences and to provide you with the tools to better cope with situations. I focus on exploring clients' inner voices and beliefs that dictate how we interpret situations. I work with young adults and adults. I work mainly with issues around self worth, communication, anxiety, and life transitions. I have a background in education and empathize with young adults and adults striving for perfectionism. I also feel passionately about helping young adults feel empowered and find happiness and success in their careers and the corporate world. As a Jewish therapist, I bring a strong appreciation for how culture, identity, and personal values shape the way we move through the world. I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can show up fully as yourself—whether you’re navigating school stress, relationships, family dynamics, or figuring out who you want to be in this next chapter of your life.

Hello, My name is Lauren Pezzo and I am the owner of Dedicated Peace. I am a solo practitioner seeing clients remotely. I treat a variety of ages from 13 - 55+ and I am most familiar with Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Panic, etc). I have worked with individuals with a history of trauma be it recent or in the past. I do well with relationship issues, couples sessions and handling familial conflict. I am very big on clients learning to change their narrative. Meaning being open to changing the various stories we tend to tell and sell ourselves over the years. I want to help people think in the grey area of life and be open to challenging narrow thinking we may have become accustomed to.

Ready to rediscover you? Whether you're battling past traumas, seeking clarity through life's changes, or craving deeper connections, you deserve a therapeutic experience tailored to you. As your therapist, I will be there to help create that space. I will work with you to improve your mental well-being, build better relationships, and find more purpose and joy in your life at a pace that suits your needs and comfort. Welcome to a personalized journey towards healing and growth. My expertise spans trauma, grief, self-esteem, OCD, LGBTQ+ concerns, mood/personality disorders, ADHD, and family/couples dynamics. Through a holistic blend of therapies like trauma-focused, CBT, and DBT, I craft a unique roadmap to resilience that is compatible with your strengths. Facing challenges alone is tough, but you're not on your own. In our sessions, you'll find a safe, supportive space where your thoughts and feelings matter. With empathy and expertise, I'm here to accompany you through it all. Are you ready to take the next step towards becoming your best self? Let's begin this journey together.

We have been an outpatient mental health provider for New York City and the state of New York, and our groups have grown to 80 plus therapists. We are one of the few group practices in offering specialized psychotherapy services for adults, teens, children, couples, and families and have availability for immediate scheduling. Our therapists have specialized training in CBT, DBT, ACT, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mindfulness, EMDR, Humanistic and Integrative approaches, trauma, Family Systems, Psychodynamics, Person-Centered Therapy, child play, etc. and we handle both moderate to high risk clients including, self-harmers ,mandated cases, illness/ cancer diagnosis, grief/loss, brain injury, addiction, suicidal ideation, lower functioning clientele, high risk, couples, family, PTSD, OCD, substance abuse, agoraphobia, ADHD, mood disorders, LGBTQ, child/adolescent, developmental & physical disabilities, family systems, infertility, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression, personality disorders, psychiatric medication tapering support, borderline personality disorder, domestic violence, transgender, gastric sleeve, to name a few, etc. and we have many groups including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (for self-harmers and Borderline Personality patients), men’s group, trauma group, single parent support group, anger management group, and an LGBTQ/eating disorder group to name a few. We are well established and well known in Manhattan as a solution-focused team of providers offering evidence-based outpatient mental health care and we have immediate availability when clients call for services. The group include LMHC’s and MHC-LP, CASAC, PsyD , and PhD in mental health. Incorporation of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Clinical Work: We have a multicultural staff who are LGBTQ-aligned. We have many languages at Talk, such as Hebrew, Spanish, Turkish, Hindu, Urdu, Greek, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Mandarin/Chinese, Cantonese, Serb-Croatian, Italian, Bahasa Indonesia, Malayalam, Romanian, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Tagalog, Cebuano, Persian, to name a few. We are expanding due to the high demand for mental health needs in NYC.

Do people tell you that you worry too much? That you should try to "be positive" or "stop overthinking everything all the time"? Do you ever wonder how other people manage to not care as much as you do about larger social issues and big questions? Does this ever make you feel anxious or overwhelmed? You are not alone. Together we can help find solutions, improve your sense of self and your relationships, provide safety and warmth, and start to create meaning and order in the chaos of our world. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, relationship problems, and work difficulties. My approach is holistic, honoring the mind-body connection and individual strengths. I work best with clients who have a natural curiosity about themselves and others. My style is warm, honest and nonjudgmental, and my practice draws from psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, EMDR, internal family systems, and attachment-based neuroscience.

With over 26 years of experience, I utilize verbal psychotherapy and art psychotherapy to help you find your emotional voice whether it be about a current situation that is causing you distress or something from your past or future. We hold on to thoughts, behaviors and feelings that seem too overwhelming to share with others. We fear vulnerability. We run from difficult feelings/thoughts. We feel ashamed of our emotional "baggage". Then, we try to hide under a mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel isolated, empty and experience self hatred. We become disconnected from our bodies. To promote healing and growth, we will sit through difficult emotions and thoughts until you have a better sense of yourself and self compassion. It is very important for us to create a trusting relationship where you can feel seen, heard and safe. I encourage you to express feelings, fears, conflicts, insecurities, memories and reconnect with your body. You will learn to take off the mask & find inner strengths to bring a sense of connection to yourself & others. We will accomplish insight, self-awareness & compassion, coping strategies, a sense of purpose & connection, and relaxation. I want to help you feel more connected to your life, to remember YOUR truth, dislodge old patterns & reconnect with joy.

Change, roadblocks, and traumas are inevitable parts of life, but they do not have to derail us. You can develop a more robust perspective, and healthier coping strategies to overcome obstacles and live the life you deserve. It is my privilege to assist you in this journey. I am offering a safe and judgment-free zone that will help to find your way. Together, we will discover and implement the most suitable tools for you and empower you to meet your goals. I understand how changes and stress may impact you. I moved to New York 10 years ago, and I hold master’s degrees from Fordham University School of Law and Graduate School of Social Services. My experience made me more empathetic and enhanced my mindset. I will not only provide you with thoughtful insight and constructive feedback but also challenge you. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness to address your concerns and develop healthier& more adaptive coping strategies.I focus on helping people work through anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, and traumas. I can’t wait to see your path in healing and improve the quality of your life!

Alaina specializes in working with teenagers, college students, and the LGBT Community. Alaina also focuses on treating Anxiety, BPD, ADHD, Trauma, and General Life Stressors. Alaina operates from a Person Centered Lens which means the client is the expert in their own life, therefore, she will collaborate with you to find the best possible approach.

I am a licensed clinical social worker providing trauma-informed counseling rooted in queer liberation and trans joy. I apply my training in EMDR, embodiment, and somatics, as well as my own experience in a queer body, to support people in generating the autonomy and empowerment necessary to navigate significant life transitions with choice. I would be happy to talk with you about how we can work together to support you in feeling grounded, calm, and secure, about building your access to joy, supporting your commitment to activism, and navigating the ongoing stressors of the world at this time.