Therapists for college students near New York, NY

You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure about who you’re becoming. Maybe you’re juggling school, relationships, or life between cultures—and it’s starting to feel like too much. I specialize in working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, cultural adjustment, and identity exploration. As a bilingual (English–Mandarin) therapist, I understand how cultural roots and personal growth can sometimes pull us in different directions—and how lonely that ...

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I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, families, and adults. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings supporting clients in building coping strategies and managing anxiety and depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and day-to-day challenges. I utilize evidence-based therapies and a variety of approaches to meet the needs of my clients. I strongly believe in developing a positive client-therapist relationsh...

Learning how to navigate life as a young adult is hard! You are trying to balance the demands of work or school, family, and friends, all while figuring out who you are and who you want to be. As a driven and successful individual, you may put a lot of pressure on yourself and feel constrained by your own expectations. This can lead to constant self-doubt and feeling like you're always reaching for an unattainable (or unrealistic) goal. You may be overextending yourself to others, and not foc...

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 ...

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I’m a licensed therapist in New York specializing in collaborative, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy. I work with people navigating challenges related to anxiety, trauma, life transitions, dysfunctional family relationships, and racial/cultural identity. Maybe this looks like chronic over-thinking, struggling in your relationships, difficulty with boundaries, stress, feeling conflicted about your identity, or more. However these challenges show up for you, I'm here to help!...

I work with college students by offering a safe and supportive space to talk through the ups and downs of this stage of life. Sometimes we use creative tools to help express feelings, and other times we just focus on conversation. My approach is always collaborative, and I’ll meet you where you’re at—whether that means exploring new ways to cope with stress, building healthier relationships, or simply having a space to sort through what’s on your mind....

My approach is to start where you are. I want to hear your story and your journey. We will explore your concerns and decide together about possible next steps and solutions. I have over 20 years of non-profit social service work, particularly during the peak of the AIDS epidemic. I learned so much about perseverance, courage, and grief through my experience. I look forward to supporting you towards finding the same healing and discovering just how strong you really are. I am a graduate of the...

We are a private psychotherapy group conveniently located in New York City, offering individual and couples counseling for young adults (18+) and adults. Navigating life’s challenges, transitions and relationships, with yourself and others, can often be challenging. Whether you find yourself all too often anxious or sad, experiencing career or relationship issues, struggling with substance abuse or compulsive behaviors, or unsure of the next steps you want to take in your career or life, our ...

Specialties: General Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Grief and Loss, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) We care deeply about the wellbeing of our clients. Each clinician is trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches, so we use an integrative approach specially tailored to each client. It is important to understand the past to change the present, but our focus always starts on immediate symptom relief. Our wor...

I work with clients who struggle with anxiety or depression and feel these issues have interfered with their potential. Together, we will identify obstacles and review goals to create a treatment plan that respects your strengths. To measure your overall progress, I encourage incorporating your feedback to reflect on what works well and what can be improved. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Psychodynamic approach to establish objectives, explore connections between thoughts and...

Amidst the excitement of New York, it can be hard to find a center. Always pursuing the next gold star, accolade, or opportunity can leave you feeling anxious and unfulfilled. It can also make you feel like life is happening to you and that you don’t have much of a say. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury! It’s essential in this fast-paced world. When you don’t, every part of your life suffers. Working with a professional allows you to bring your best self to all aspects of your life. ...

I help people to navigate difficulties they are facing including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, feelings of inadequacy, relationship issues, the uncertainty of the future and the challenges of the current world we are living in. We are facing unprecedented levels of loneliness, apprehension and anxiety in our society and young adulthood is an especially fraught time in which so many big decisions loom large. I use a non-judgmental approach based on compassion and acceptance to help people ...

College can feel overwhelming. You may be balancing academics, relationships, family expectations, and big life decisions — all while trying to hold it together. I work best with students who are ready to move beyond just “getting through” and want real tools for growth. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, cultural or family pressures, identity questions, or relationship stress. You don’t just want to vent — you want practical strategies, clarity, and meaningful change. As a bilingu...

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....

At Present Authentic Development (PAD) Mental Health Counseling, our team of LMHCs and pre-licensed mental health counselors base our work on the belief that connection and collaboration are essential to effective therapy. By honoring each client’s authentic voice, aspirations, and strengths, we work together to explore life’s challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. Drawing from a combination of talk and experiential therapies, we value curiosity,...

feeling stuck, carrying more than you should, and not even sure where to begin? worried you’re making the wrong choices, failing to “have it all figured out,” or just trying to survive on autopilot? maybe you’ve been told you’re so “strong,” “resilient,” or “self-aware”, yet inside you still feel lost, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. maybe therapy feels like just talking, and no matter how much you reflect, nothing feels fully embodied, grounded, or actionable. you’re not a...

I have always been passionate about the wellbeing of people’s lives and have a strong desire to make a positive impact. I help my clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves, their environment and approach professional, family and personal relationships through a positive lens. Embarking on a therapeutic journey can promote a plethora of emotions with the most common one being fear but, please rest assure I am here. Through my work experience I have acquired the skills necessary to provide...

You’re a strong, successful individual who puts in hard work to maintain your endeavors! Everyone looks up to you- you are resilient, go getter & just bad ass at everything you do, it makes you feel amazing! However, at times you feel overwhelmed with pressured expectations of society or your immediate circle- you feel deeply saddened behind closed doors-sometimes anxious & just need someone outside of your circle to share these hindering feelings. These challenges don’t have to define you, we c...