Therapists for college students near New York University

***VIRTUAL APPTS ONLY, WAITLIST AVAILABLE*** Are you hoping to better manage your mood, anxiety, health habits, or just day-to-day life? Do you ever feel challenged by certain relationships, cultural differences, personal gains or losses, or other significant life changes? All too often, you may find yourself involved in recurring conflicts, feeling repeatedly taken advantage of or misunderstood, or otherwise unsatisfied with your life for no obvious reason. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. I will help you identify and set appropriate boundaries with the people in your life - including yourself - and ultimately grow into yourself in a way that feels authentic & genuine to you. Likewise if you are struggling with medical issues, have battled chronic illness for years, or want to work on your behavioral health preventively, my services may be a good fit for you. Informed by a longstanding pre-medical training background as well as personal experience with chronic illness, I will work with you to repair your mind-body connection by reshaping unhealthy thought patterns, changing problematic health habits, and learning to accept and cope with the messages your body is sending to you. Whatever the case, I will collaborate with you in an open and empathetic way to build coping skills, self-actualize, and attain your mental, physical, emotional, and lifestyle goals.

The name 'Winding Path' is a classic metaphor for life - the way in which one's life goes is often not linear or predictable. Often, people find themselves on a path that they both did not see coming nor are sure of where it will lead. This is what brings many people to therapy. I specifically gear my practice to help those with stress, trauma, family conflict, and symptoms that arise with indecision. The ethos of my practice is that I will meet clients where they are and walk with them on their own winding path, while using the therapeutic tools garnered from years of training to aim toward lessening their unease and increasing their clarity.

Genesee Valley Psychology, PLLC (GVP) provides evidenced-based individual, couples, and group therapy to the Rochester New York area. We have services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our current team includes specialists who provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to treat anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Substance Abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Trauma.

Rooted in warmth and resilience, our therapeutic practice offers a dynamic and supportive space where clients feel truly understood. Combining a direct, solution-focused approach with genuine empathy, we help individuals and families navigate challenges with clarity and strength. Whether you're seeking guidance for life's transitions or deep emotional healing, our commitment is to create a collaborative partnership that fosters growth, insight, and sustainable change. Together, we’ll work toward building the life you deserve with purpose and determination.

Life is about transitions! I enjoy working with clients who are dealing with adjustment to college, women’s issues, grief, body image, trauma, aging parents, chronic pain, depression and anxiety. I work within a feminist lens, using a health at every size and trauma-informed approach. I’m happy to do a free consultation with you so that you get to ask any questions and can see if I may be a good match for you.

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)

Life can be unpredictable at times and we all go through moments when we may need a little extra help or guidance taking the next steps. Therapy can be a great place to explore feelings, discuss challenges, and increase confidence navigating your life experiences. I offer a warm and supportive environment to help guide you through your personal journey of healing and self-discovery. My therapy style is empathetic, interactive, and conversational, and with genuine care, compassion, and patience I will provide a safe space for you to feel comfortable and supported while learning healthy coping strategies tailored to your unique experiences. I have over 14 years of clinical experience and provide a person-centered approach utilizing evidenced based practices rooted in active listening to help you feel understood and truly seen. My areas of expertise include anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, family issues, relationships, and life transitions. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing whether I am the right therapist to join you on your special path. Please feel free to call me via the listed telephone number or contact me through the linked website.

Welcome! I offer a light hearted, approachable, and down to earth experience during sessions. I want all of my clients to walk away feeling motivated and secure with his/her journey towards wellness. Maybe you feel like something is "wrong" with you, you're stuck in life, or you're not even sure how to cope. I can help you take those difficult steps forward. I work with many clients that are dealing with current or past traumas, general anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress management, and low self confidence. If you see yourself in any of those scenarios please reach out and let's talk! Allow me to be your sounding board. The first step towards healing is taking that initial step. Making sure my clients feel heard is my number one priority.

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Finding the right support is one of the most important steps you can take for your mental health, and I'm here to help you take it. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in anxiety and mood disorders, I work with individuals navigating emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric challenges, offering medication management, treatment planning, and holistic, patient-centered care. My goal is to serve as an engaged and invested partner in your care, empowering you through education, support, and evidence-based treatment. I look forward to helping you gain confidence, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. Compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based care is the framework of my practice, as I’m deeply passionate about creating a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported in your mental health journey. With me, you can always expect a warm and welcoming environment where your goals and experiences shape the direction of our work together. Through personalized therapeutic techniques and medication management, we'll work to build insight, strengthen resilience, and improve your quality of life. Every approach is tailored to you, because no two journeys are the same. My path to becoming a PMHNP was shaped by years at the bedside as an RN, as well as three years in inpatient psychiatry. These experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the connection between physical and mental health, and reinforced my commitment to compassionate, whole-person care. The clinical perspective I developed in those settings informs every session. Understanding how the body and mind work together allows me to bring a more complete and holistic lens to your care. When I'm not seeing patients, you'll find me out for a run, exploring somewhere new, or recharging with friends and family. Time in nature and meaningful connections keep me grounded, and that same sense of balance and presence is something I strive to bring to my work with you.

Live Well Practice provides compassionate and effective counseling services in New York. Our team offers each patient a unique and individualized treatment plan for long lasting results. If you are looking to start embracing life again, achieve your goals, and live authentically, then reach out today!

Loss is a quiet grief that doesn't conform to the world's pace, especially when we need stillness as well as acknowledgment. Whether your loss involves a companion animal, a relationship, a career path, or a life that looks OK to others but feels hollow to you, your circumstances deserve to be honored and processed with care. For many years, I have been drawn to working with people who carry more than they can say out loud. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, where I sat with families as they navigated some of their toughest moments. Those experiences, as well as my own, inspired me to become a therapist and have informed and shaped how I understand deep pain. I employ a variety of professional modalities, along with humor and a touch of sharp wit, when working with clients, centering them as they move forward with their lives. Grief is not a problem to solve, regardless of the type of loss you're experiencing, what others say, or what hustle culture expects from you.

I applaud you for your courage in exploring therapy. I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, recovery, grief, loss, LGBTQ+ issues, stress, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. I employ a Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral approach, emphasizing the reality that what we tell ourselves affects both how we feel and our actions. I also integrate the Psychodynamic perspective, exploring how our early experiences affect the now, and a Solution-Focused modality to help clients problem solve. I sprinkle in Existentialist, Narrative, REBT, & DBT strategies as well, creating a safe, non-judgmental & trusting environment. All are welcome and included in my therapeutic, affirming, and supportive sanctuary. I am a University Lecturer of Psychology at Fordham University. I specialize in EMDR for treating trauma and have worked extensively with first responders on work-related stress & traumas. My research focuses on the sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ community college students. Let me help you reclaim your power by guiding you on the process of choosing love over fear. I look forward to showing you how to use your light to honor your true, authentic self, align with your soul's purpose, and cultivate the courage to love yourself and, ultimately, others unconditionally. You are already enough exactly as you are. Much peace. Just be.

I’m a Clinical Psychologist (board certified in Group Psychology), and I work with college and graduate students who want to understand themselves better and feel more at ease in their lives and relationships. In therapy, I offer a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening—whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationships, identity, motivation, or big transitions. My approach is psychoanalytic and relational, which means we pay attention not just to symptoms, but to the deeper patterns and experiences that shape how you think and feel.

Rina is a relational and insight-oriented therapist who works with thoughtful adults seeking greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful personal growth. Based in private practice, she offers therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, identity shifts, life transitions, and recurring relationship patterns. Rina welcomes clients who may appear steady outwardly yet feel unsettled beneath the surface and are ready to approach therapy with curiosity, honesty, and depth. Her work is grounded in the belief that lasting change develops through reflection, self-awareness, and a consistent therapeutic relationship. Rina provides a calm, respectful space where emotional and embodied experience can be explored with care. Sessions are paced intentionally, allowing insight to deepen over time rather than rushing toward quick solutions. She works particularly well with introspective adults who want to move beyond analysis alone and cultivate a deeper sense of inner steadiness and self-trust.

Welcome! College is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also be overwhelming. I'm here to offer you a safe space where we can explore some of the challenges you may be facing, be it anxiety from academic pressure and social expectations or the stressful transition from living at home to now having to adjust to a brand new environment. There are many transitions that you may be facing at this stage of your life, and I'm here to tell you that ,"It's okay if you're feeling a bit lost and just need someone to listen." You don't have to carry all these feelings alone. Therapy can be like meeting a good friend for coffee. I offer a warm, inviting space where you can receive the support you need to help you navigate all these changes.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or are simply overwhelmed with all that life is throwing at you, we are here to help navigate things to keep you moving forward. Offering in person and telehealth sessions, our licensed therapists are ready to help you move from a mind full to a mindful way of living.

Seeking out therapy is a sign of strength and you deserve a safe place for discovery. Ultimately therapy is a journey of exploration. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you genuinely feel understood, heard, and seen in a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Our work together can explore and navigate through your concerns to reach a more meaningful and fulfilling life while reaching your extraordinary potential.

I help students who are struggling in their relationships or struggling with the demands of college expectations. I have unique specialties in anxiety treatment and eating disorder treatment as well. Reach out, and let's see if I can help!

Melanie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York and holds a Master’s in Social Work degree from Stony Brook University. In her practice, she specializes in treating children, teenagers, and adults experiencing chronic illness and pain (ex: autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and GI disorders), depression, anxiety, disordered eating, weight loss difficulty, athletic performance/sports issues, perfectionism, relationship & peer issues, trauma, life transitions, and more. Melanie uses an integrative, person-centered treatment approach and focuses on using an array of therapeutic techniques rooted in nervous system regulation. Ultimately when clients feel hopeless in understanding what is happening to them, Melanie believes in providing a safe space & addressing their root causes of distress so people can begin to move forward. Melanie also enjoys learning from her clients, and views therapy as a mutual relationship. Ultimately, she believes in utilizing her client’s unique strengths to help them achieve a better quality of life, fulfillment, and mind-body health. Melanie has experience in community mental health treating diverse populations needs. She has worked with a clinical health psychologist, and holds training in therapeutic interventions for medical illness and integrative medicine for mental health. Melanie is also working toward a master’s degree in nutrition as has experience in a hospital setting. She was also a former division 1 athlete and understands the unique needs of athletes.