Therapists for college students near New York University
Alexa Nolan
With a strong foundation in community mental health, I work with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, major life transitions, and the impacts of chronic stress, relational wounds, and identity-shaping experiences. No matter what you’re facing, I aim to provide a steady, clear, and attuned space where you don’t have to perform. The people I work with want to understand themselves more deeply, strengthen their emotional regulation, and make choices that reflect their values and priorities. My role is to help you slow down, identify patterns, build emotional capacity, and move toward change in a way that is sustainable and self-assured. I believe in care that is clear, collaborative, and grounded in each person's lived experience, which allows me to be a steady and attuned partner in the therapeutic process. I look forward to supporting you as you build insight, strengthen regulation, and make shifts that reflect your goals and priorities. I’m passionate about helping you understand your patterns, strengthen regulation skills, and make choices that reflect your values and priorities. We achieve this together in a calm and clinically focused environment with work that is structured, attuned, and clinically grounded. Skill building and motivational interviewing, along with emotion-regulation work informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), and narrative techniques, are central to how I help you strengthen regulation, deepen insight, and make more intentional decisions. My style is direct and attuned, and I tailor treatment to your unique clinical needs, history, and identity context. My path to becoming a therapist began in community mental health, where I worked with individuals and families navigating complex stressors, limited resources, and high-pressure environments. Those early experiences shaped how I understand people, systems, and identity, and strengthened my commitment to providing care that is clear, grounded, and responsive. Now, I bring a strong developmental lens, a direct presence, and a deep awareness of how identity and lived experience influence the way people move through the world. Painting and strength training are two of my favorite ways to spend time. I love listening to classic literature, especially the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Kate Chopin, whose attention to atmosphere, psychology, and interior life resonates with how I think about people and their stories. Creative digital projects that let me play with design, symbolism, and storytelling round out my interests.
Insight and Change, LLC
Hello! I offer in-person appointments at my office in Portland, Maine. I also provide video sessions to clients in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and participating PSYPACT states. I have 14 years of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in college counseling center and outpatient settings. I love working with this population! My integrative approach to psychotherapy utilizes evidence-based skills-focused therapies (such as CBT) combined with a strong Psychodynamic (insight-oriented) framework. Treatment interventions are thoughtfully chosen to fit the particular needs of each individual client. Clients who tend to be a great fit are seeking help for: anxiety, depressed mood, feeling "stuck", adjusting to college, relationship concerns, improving communication, navigating dating and marriage, coping with stress, job dissatisfaction, grief from loss, chronic illness, health goals, substance use concerns, sleep issues, EMDR for past/recent traumas. I welcome you to reach out to me to discuss if we might be a good therapist-client fit. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation to answer your questions and hear a bit about your personal therapy goals.
David Shipper Mental Health Counselor PC
With today's challenges, we need more effective and efficient strategies for managing our lives. Whether it is a lifetime of worry, reoccurring depression, or a recent crisis; my gift is empowering people to overcome their obstacles. Share with me what it is like to be you, and together we will create a plan for safely transforming your negative life experiences into healthier perspectives that will provide lasting relief. More specifically, each session is likely to include a blend of: - Understanding your role in your family and environment - Reprocessing disturbing events for resolution - Integrating healthier messages - Learning new life skills in areas such as asserting, relaxing, dating, or parenting. I have always been the person people opened up to about what was bothering them. I am a professionally trained counselor and I want to help you understand what has gotten you to this point in your life and determine where to go from there. I'm open, honest, authentic, and have a deep faith that prevails. I believe all humans, no matter their experience or trauma, can heal - and there are lots of ways to heal! Let’s customize a plan, blending a wide range of treatments.
Richard J. Fost, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
The ancient rationale for psychotherapy in three quotations: 1) ''He who cannot describe the problem will never find the solution to the problem'' - Confucious (551-479 BCE); 2) ''The unexamined life is not livable for a human being'' (paraphrased as, ''The unexamined life is not worth living'') - Socrates, in Plato's ''Apology'' (ca 360 BCE); 3) ''Whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.'' - Patrick Henry (1739-1799)
Laura Cervini
College can be an exciting time, but it can also bring unexpected stress, uncertainty, and change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, identity, grief, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what comes next, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what may be keeping you feeling stuck and build tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected. I use approaches including EMDR, IFS, and ACT, tailoring therapy to your needs and where you are in your journey.
Finer Connections
We are a team of clinicians who are dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care. We meet our clients where they're at and support them in reaching their goals. We believe that our clients are the experts on themselves and we come alongside them in journey of growth. Whether you desire to address the symptoms or issues you're currently experiencing or if you want to get at the root of the symptoms, going back to past traumas, even to childhood, we're here to support you.
Dr. Anne Steider
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.
Megan Lyons
If you’re looking to have the space to explore issues and experiences that have impacted your life, I may be a good fit for you! I work with individuals struggling to navigate mood disorders, anxiety, history of trauma, and interpersonal distress. Additionally, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have first-hand experience with the challenges and fears that come with developing, growing, and accepting your identity. I believe healing can happen through processing your experiences and receiving empathy, support, and honest feedback. My approach to therapy includes using skills from CBT, DBT, and CPT to help understand and change thoughts and behaviors. Together we will work to create a deeper understanding of unhelpful patterns that may be present in your life. I will aim to gently push you out of your comfort zone in order to avoid repeating these patterns. Finding the right therapist for you can be difficult and take time. If you think I may be able to help, please reach out to me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. During that call we can address your questions, goals, and our compatibility. If we determine we are a good fit together, I’d be happy to schedule an appointment!
Amy Traynham Feragen
I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. Amy provides a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences. My past work experiences have been in several areas. I have worked in healthcare with the geriatric population, provided school based mental health to kids from grades kindergarten through 12th grade, substance abuse counseling to college aged kids, crisis intervention with the armed forces and a private practice providing therapeutic services to a wide range of people, families and couples that include helping folks who struggle with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and life transitions/changes.
Amber Roy
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Heather Butt
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist, providing support and guidance to LGBTQ+ folks who often don’t see themselves represented in the world around them or reflected in their search for the right-fit therapist. While I regularly help folks work through depression, anxiety, and trauma, we also freely discuss other topics that might not otherwise feel comfortable, including sex, faith, and the impact of diet culture. Nothing is off limits. I also regularly work with neurodivergent folks, especially around the emotional impact of ADHD, and exploring autistic identity. I am licensed in both New York and Wisconsin, and see clients throughout both states through video sessions.
Amber Keshishian
As a Clinical Psychologist in private practice treating students for 25+ years, I specialize in treating Anxiety including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Vomit Phobia, Phobias. I also specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder and emotional/sensory dysregulation, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, hairpulling, school stress, social skills. Anxiety treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, including facing fears (ERP) as well as managing triggers. Students that I work with are often very sensitive people who can be overwhelmed by anxiety. Generally, you set the pace in a friendly and sometimes fun environment.
Vivid Mental Health Counseling- Courtney Lawlor
My name is Courtney and my focus in my counseling work connects with guiding individuals to rediscover their sense of self when facing challenges. It's common for anxiety, depression, shame, and guilt to emerge during difficult times, especially times of life changes, and if this resonates with you, you are not alone. I am dedicated to offering supportive reflection and compassionate listening, empowering you to tap into your inner resilience, strengths, and sense of purpose. I specialize in working with individuals (16+) experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and with those who are experiencing difficulties with life transitions, self-esteem, and stress. I have specific experience working with individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+), and I also provide EMDR therapy. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where we can address past challenges, current stressors, and concerns about what's next. My goal is to empower you to embrace your true self, listen to your inner voice with kindness, and cultivate deeper connections through vulnerability. I welcome you to contact me to set up a free consultation.
Sean Murphy, PMHNPBC
Welcome to my practice! If psychiatric symptoms are causing you pain and limiting your life, I want to help. I offer telepsychiatric medication management services to adult patients (ages 18 years+) who reside in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Washington state. Specialties include treating members of Sexual and Gender Minorities / 2SLGBTQIA+, emerging/young adult populations, creative professionals, and educators. I bring to clinic an abiding commitment to offering my patients kind, affirming, personalized psychiatric care. I do not prescribe controlled substances. The practice is in-network with select insurance companies in CA, IL, MA, NY, OR, and WA. I also accept self-pay patients from CA, IL, MA, NY, OR, and WA who may be able to collect reimbursement from their insurance companies, if they have out-of-network benefits.
Bridgette Riley
Don't Feel Right? Not Sure Why? Bridgette L. Riley, NP in Psychiatry can help with anxiety, depression, mental wellness, bipolar disorder, attention deficit, panic attacks or anything else that concerns you! Ms. Riley has extensive experience helping people with any mental health concerns they may have. Her approach to psychiatric care is to promote overall mental wellness through talk therapy and medication.
Compassionate Counseling
Having worked at Cornell University’s Counseling & Psychological Services for a number of years, I understand the stressors and challenges that graduate students, post-docs, and professors face. My name is Susan Baker-Carr and for more than 15 years I've worked with people from Cornell and the surrounding community in my solo practice. One of my specialty areas is helping adults diagnosed with ADHD navigate academia and their relationships in order to create a healthy work-life balance. I offer a highly personalized approach to help you meet your goals and achieve the results you seek. In a therapeutic alliance I’ll assist you to decrease your stress and restore and sustain your well-being in all aspects of your life. People I’ve worked with say I’m am effective, caring, and committed therapist who’s helped them reach their goals. It takes courage and strength to ask for help. Please don’t hesitate to contact me today!
Discovering Balance
At Discovering Balance, we are driven by a single goal; help you achieve the contentment and happiness that you seek. We acknowledge the difficult decisions of choosing the right therapist. If you choose one of our therapist you can expect an individualized approach to change. You will be matched with a therapist that really cares about your progress and wants to see you improve. All of our therapists are licensed professionals that specialize in at least one of the following modalities: trauma informed care, CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, MB-CBT, positive psychology interventions or strength based therapy.
Caroline Richards
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Juno VanWeelden, LCAT-LP
As a Creative Arts Therapist, I specialize in working with those navigating neurodivergence, identity exploration, trauma, and emotional regulation. I bring a creative and embodied approach to therapy, informed by my background in the performing arts and my training in Drama Therapy at New York University. My work integrates techniques from Drama Therapy and traditional counseling psychology techniques to help clients explore, express, and transform their experiences in ways that feel safe and empowering.
Live Your Truth Counseling
Live Your Truth Counseling is a therapy practice located in New Paltz, NY that offers virtual and in-person counseling to adults, couples, teens, kids, families, and other relationship partners. Our team of open-minded and open-hearted therapists are excited and ready to join you on your journey toward your most authentic you. We embrace diversity of all kinds and are skilled and experienced in working with all genders, sexualities, and relationship styles (monogamy, polyamory, consensual non-monogamy, etc.). Our therapists hold various specialties, such as working with neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, etc.), and Play Therapy. All of our therapists offer a free phone consultation before scheduling an appointment.