Therapists for college students near New York University

Our mission is to extend quality, affordable mental health services to sexual, racial, and gender minorities in New York State. We want to provide a place where people from all walks and life can feel safe and understood while receiving mental health care from a dedicated, nonjudgmental professional. Whatever you are going through right now, our therapists are here for you. We have therapists trained in multiple areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, mood disorders, and more. All of our therapists work from an intersectional and LGBTQ+ affirming framework. We want all of our clients to feel comfortable and understood. If you are looking for a nonjudgmental therapist who truly cares, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Finding calm and clarity when your mind won’t slow down is possible. I can guide the way. We have more influence over our thoughts than we realize. In our work, you’ll learn to approach your thinking more intentionally. As your thoughts change, you’ll start to notice changes in how you feel, the choices you make, and how you move through your life. I help clients slow things down, make sense of what’s been difficult, and address the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. This often includes working through anxiety, depression, and the impact of trauma and past experiences. I also support women navigating life transitions, helping them feel more grounded and steady through change. My approach is thoughtful and practical, combining insight with tools you can use in your day-to-day life.

Do you find yourself stuck in the same unhealthy cycles despite your efforts to change? I can help. As an active and empathic therapist with fifteen years of experience, I believe in getting to the root of someone's difficulties. Together we will identify your feelings and patterns of behavior, understand the life events that impact your current experience, and enhance your inner resources for achieving your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and major life transitions. I draw from my psychodynamic training at NYU, postgraduate psychoanalytic certification, and the use of evidence-based interventions (including cognitive behavioral therapy) aimed at relieving distress, increasing coping tools, and improving your quality of life. Finding a good fit is essential when working with any therapist. I offer a brief telephone consultation that allows us to discuss your goals and to decide whether I am the right person to help you accomplish them. Feel free to contact me by telephone at (914) 830-9171, or send me a message by clicking here.

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You know how sometimes we examine our situation and wonder how it is that we got here? There's so much going on in the world today. In examining our current state we can experience a mixture of emotions: fear, frustration, and a longing for something different. This is normal. However, sometimes these feelings can become more overwhelming than we would like, and they begin to affect us in different areas of our life such as work, family, and relationships. If you are struggling with anxiety or dealing with a major event in your life, I can help. You have choices when it comes to your career, relationships, and family. I will speak with you openly about your feelings and help you to gain new perspectives and solutions. I work closely with people facing various challenges, including how to deal with grief, a complicated relationship, family, academics, and societal problems. My approach to healing combines traditional therapies with holistic approaches, while drawing on the individual’s spiritual practices and developing new coping strategies.

Life in NYC can be exciting — and overwhelming. I help teens, college students, and young adults in NY manage anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, trauma, and relationship issues using an eclectic therapeutic approach that targets your unique needs. If you’re struggling with stress, self-doubt, or life transitions, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll navigate the difficult stuff; with humor, resilience, and lots of reflection. Therapy doesn't have to be scary. It can be a safe space to explore challenges and grow. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and, unapologetically, more like yourself. Sessions with me are virtual, collaborative, and practical with a focus on your unique needs and characteristics and how we can draw from your existing strengths. Virtual therapy can be just as impactful as in-person therapy, and more convenient, too! I welcome clients of all cultures/identities. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps in your life, I can help. Together, we’ll create a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space where you can explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and move forward with purpose. With empathy and accountability, we'll get you there! Call or email Alexis Valentin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 722-0949

Hello, I’m glad you’re here! Seeking help takes great courage, vulnerability, and trust, and I am here to listen compassionately, navigate life’s challenges with you, and help you identify and meet your goals for therapy. As your therapist-in-training, I will cultivate a safe space that is free of judgment, brings your voice to the forefront, and fosters shared understanding. Throughout our sessions, we will work together to develop a collaborative partnership that is centered around your unique circumstances, values, and aims. We will explore your greater context to develop a holistic view of your concerns, and delve into your personalized therapeutic goals. Overall, my therapeutic approach affirms your strengths, self-worth, and self-efficacy; promotes hope, motivation, and positive well-being; and empowers you to take practical, attainable steps towards achieving growth and healing. I am eager to support you in your mental wellness journey! ‍ I am currently a second-year student pursuing my Master of Social Work at Columbia University. Over the past few years, I have worked as a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, a Listener at 7 Cups, and a peer counselor at USC; these opportunities have given me experience working with people with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, loneliness, stress, and burnout. Rachel Tan is a therapist-in-training at Sol Health. Sol Health is a digital health startup that offers $30 therapy to Gen Zs by connecting them with therapists-in-training accruing clinical hours.

I believe that each of our stories are equally sacred as they are unique and see therapy as an opportunity to cultivate curiosity for ourselves, let go of self-judgement, and create meaningful change. I utilize an embodied approach rooted in Gestalt Therapy and don't shy away from bringing humor, play and creativity to the therapeutic process. Though my experience ranges across many areas, I gravitate towards helping clients work through Inner Child Healing, codependency, perfectionism, relational trauma, multicultural identity and relationship issues. I also work with couples seeking to deepen intimacy, trust and communication.

We assess each client's environment, family, biological factors, and experiences from childhood to the present day. We consider a strong therapeutic relationship to be the highest indicator of progress in therapy. Being able to be open with one another enhances the therapy process. Without a strong rapport between therapist and client, safety doesn't exist, and barriers to positive change exist. After gathering history and establishing rapport, we then tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. We provide EMDR (trauma therapy) as well as regular talk psychotherapy.

My experience as a therapist includes working at the NYU Counseling Services for many years. I have a deep understanding of the challenges both undergraduate and graduate students face with the changes, separations and transitions involved in becoming independent adults. It is a time filled with excitement as well as stress and worries about the future. The internal and external pressures, expectations from family and demands of the academic world can feel overwhelming at times. For graduate and doctoral students, there are the stressors of completing programs, dissertations and the challenges of seeking employment. Students may also be struggling with feeling alone, isolated, anxious, depressed, dealing with body image self-esteem and sexuality issues as well as social pressures around alcohol and other substances. Therapy can help in navigating these challenges, offer insight and reduce stress. I am a compassionate, extensively trained and interactive therapist. Together, we can work to develop strategies, address negative patterns of thought and behaviors, manage stress and help you deal with relationships more effectively. I am also trained and certified in clinical hypnosis which can be very useful in managing the physical and psychological symptoms of stress and anxiety including phobias, GI issues such as IBS as well as reducing symptoms of depression while increasing self-confidence and success.

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Do you find yourself relentlessly pursuing the expectations of others without considering what you expect or want for yourself? Early adulthood can be tumultuous, with major life transitions, evolving relationship dynamics, and challenging academic or professional responsibilities. Frequent changes and uncertainty may leave you feeling burned out and may trigger stress, frustration, or symptoms of anxiety or depression. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by everything that we believe we need to do and need to be. I will help you challenge your assumptions which may have you feeling stuck. My goal is to provide you with a welcoming space to be heard and to process your thoughts and feelings. Let’s explore new perspectives, answer thought-provoking questions, and examine your self-talk. Insights from those discussions will help us identify behavioral patterns which may be contributing to your distress. We will collaboratively develop a plan to adjust those reactions to create balance in your life, while prioritizing what is practical and important to you. This personalized approach will help you build confidence, manage stress, and effectively communicate with those you care about or work closely with. You and I will leverage your strengths to develop a more sustainable lifestyle with meaning and purpose. MSW, Columbia University BS, Cornell University

Our talented team of professionals consists of career changer counselors, newly emerging into the profession, and expert counselors, putting their advanced niche training into action. Professionally, we embody a myriad of unique counseling specialties and treatment styles, and personally, each of our therapists embraces their own cultural intersectional identities. Our team encompasses multiple representations of sociocultural groups, and whether you are seeking a therapist who is similar to you, or who is different from you, we are consistent in our compassion, empathy, and communication. We take pride in recognizing and understanding you for yourself, nurturing the therapeutic relationship, and providing service that is above and beyond expectations. ​ What makes our group practice unique is that we are more than just a team of therapists providing services to clients. We strongly believe in taking care of our providers because if our therapists are not feeling satisfied and fulfilled in their work, they will not be able to help clients thrive in achieving their therapy goals. We are thrilled to provide our team with generous employee wellness benefits, fruitful clinical supervision, evolved multicultural counseling competency support, and unmatched professional growth and development opportunities.

Please note that my practice is currently virtual (telehealth, phone and video) with an anticipated return to an office in January 2022 for resumption of face-to-face sessions.

I specialize in working with those struggling anxiety. I often support individuals who feel stuck in cycles of rumination and worry, helping them gain greater control over challenging thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll build a toolbox of skills to navigate stressors and create meaningful life change. My therapy style is curious, thoughtful, and non-judgmental. I strive to help clients recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, accept what is beyond their control, and commit to values-driven actions that improve their quality of life.

My name is Faithlynn Morris and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I use a warm, curious approach to support the folks who I work with in setting and meeting their goals. I work with all clients and have specialized expertise working with people of color and LGBT and questioning folks. You can contact me at faithlynnmorris.psyd@gmail.com or (781) 691-0030.

Are you unmotivated by everyday tasks and struggle to find where you belong in your social group? When you look in the mirror, do negative thoughts such as “I’m not enough” or “I feel hopeless” roam inside your brain? Do you find yourself freezing up in social situations, wishing you knew how to react? In a society plagued by institutional racism, gender inequalities, and generational differences, it is common to feel disheartened, anxious, and angry at ourselves and the world around us. By reaching out and prioritizing self-care, we can create a safe space to process difficult emotions and learn to manage your reactions.

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Are you the go-to person at school, at home, and with friends? You might even feel resentful sometimes - you do so much for others, but you're not getting that same care back from them. And that only makes you feel "selfish" and more guilty! Helping people break free from overworking & resentment is my passion. Many of my clients are people who have partners, friends, or family members living with alcoholism/substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and chronic health issues. You don't have to handle this alone, and you can feel more empowered, connected, and at peace in your life. I offer both psychotherapy and career coaching for my clients. We have room to explore how your past experiences have shaped you, examine the systemic barriers you are facing, build on your strengths and skills, and focus on specific action steps you can take to make changes in your life now. My style is warm, interactive, and practical, focused on helping you gain self-compassion & confidence. If you'd like to talk more, please email me to schedule a free phone consultation. I'd love to hear from you!

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