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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Liza Witmer, LMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I am an insight-oriented, person-centered, and sex-positive therapist who leads with curiosity. I see clients of all identities, and I specialize in the care and unique needs of queer, kinky, and nonmonogamous people, as well as those with a background in sex work. I am skilled in helping clients navigate issues related to gender identity, sexuality, alternative relationship structures, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and attachment ruptures. My work in general psychotherapy and sex therapy is trauma-informed and driven by principles of consent. I will meet you where you are on your journey in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. My practice is guided by values of anti-oppression, and I actively consider the impact of positionality and power dynamics throughout my life. I am a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, with a specialized certificate in Gender and Sexuality. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 12 years working in theatre; I integrate my experience working in artist care into my practice as a holistic-minded clinician. I see adult clients on an individual basis and in relationship structures of two or more. I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own experiences, and that my role as a therapist is to use my clinical presence to help us both understand you better. Our work together focuses on discovering patterns and connections, while utilizing our mutual insight. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

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Tian Saltzman
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Are you a college student experiencing overwhelming emotions, feeling stuck, or struggling with anxiety or depression? Navigating these challenges isn't easy and I am here to support you through these difficult moments. I am a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and mood disorders across the lifespan. My mission is to provide evidence-based care to fit each client's unique needs, individuality, culture, and strengths. My style is warm and collaborative, and I work to meet clients where they are with unconditional positive regard. My clinical work is driven by a deep respect and appreciation for each client and their goals. Treatment is tailored to each individual. We will work together to break patterns that are no longer working and explore new approaches that align with your vision of growth.

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Dr. Gina DePalo
Psychologist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and young professionals through life transitions, relational challenges, and forging identity. Prior to going into private practice, I worked for New York University's Counseling and Wellness Services, seeing the university's dynamic undergraduate and graduate students. I often see those grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational concerns, or sexual concerns. I have a specialty in working with eating and body image concerns/disorders from a Health At Every Size lens. I have niche expertise in concerns related to bariatric (weight loss) surgery and dramatic weight loss. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and often work with those exploring gender and sexuality. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework, and blend tangible skills to help alleviate your pain in the day-to-day and enhance your relationships. I am a person first, therapist second, and may utilize my own reactions and feelings to help us better understand your relationships in the world. From me, you can expect curiosity, warmth, and lots of questions about your experience to make sure I get it right. I try to leave you with interpretations of your challenges, new ways to think about your current circumstances, and things to try differently.

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Clarity Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Navigating college and young adulthood can feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, identity struggles, or the pressures of big life transitions, it’s easy to feel stuck or alone. At Clarity Therapy, we understand the unique challenges young adults face. Our experienced and diverse therapists specialize in helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, heal from past wounds, and learn effective coping skills against stress and overwhelm. We provide a safe, supportive space to explore your identity, improve your relationships, and build confidence. Finding the right therapist is essential. That’s why we offer a free matching service to connect you with someone who understands your unique experiences. Learn more and get started here: https://www.claritytherapynyc.com/find-a-therapist-in-nyc/

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Zenzytalk.com
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

ZenzyTalk is a modern psychiatric practice and professional education platform. Through evidence-based psychiatric care, lifestyle medicine principles, and practical clinician resources, ZenzyTalk aims to make mental health care more accessible, relatable, and sustainable.

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David Rachman
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

College and early adulthood come with a lot of messy, in-between moments — anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, identity questions, and transitions nobody fully prepares you for. I'm David, and this is exactly the stuff I work with. My background is a little different: I hold degrees in both Neuroscience and Social Work, which means I bring both brain-based science and genuine human warmth to every session. I use IFS, mindfulness, and somatic work to help you understand your patterns — and I'm equally comfortable with harm reduction or a focus on full abstinence, depending on what's right for you. Expect some humor and creativity along the way too. No judgment, no scripts. Just a real conversation. Reach out whenever you're ready. *Insurance & Fees* I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Northwell Direct in NY only, and out of network with all other major insurance companies in NY and FL. My office provides a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement and we will assist you in verifying your benefits to ensure the process is seamless. I also offer a sliding scale rate for those in need. Please reach out to learn more about how we can make therapy work for you.

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Paraskevi Noulas, Psy.D.
Psychologist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I am a seasoned psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience helping older teens & adults navigate life’s most difficult challenges. My practice offers a compassionate and evidence-based approach to healing, with expertise in trauma, grief, resilience & relationship dynamics. I provide both individual and family therapy drawing from cognitive-behavioral, attachment and trauma-focused approaches to support recovery and growth. My patients describe me as collaborative, warm, & practical in helping them build resilience, reduce distress, and reconnect with what matters most. If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, loss, or challenges in your relationships, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to work toward lasting change. Sessions offered in person in Manhattan and Long Island and virtual for CT and FL. <script src="https://thrivingcampus.com/verified.js?pid=42263"></script>

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Yiming Yuan - Mind & Body Garden Psychology
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship challenges, or the complexities of multicultural and minority identity, including those adjusting to life in the U.S. as immigrants or managing the pressures of being an international professional. In therapy, I provide a safe space to explore these experiences, understand patterns, and develop strategies for self-understanding and emotional regulation, helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, workplace burnout, relational conflicts, migration stress, and minority identity struggles. I help clients reconnect with their inner strengths and build healthier relationships. My focus includes international professionals, immigrants, and minority individuals. As psychoanalyst Nancy McWilliams writes, making mistakes and wishing we had done things differently is not a sign of pathology—it is part of the human condition. I bring this belief to my work, creating a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. 我与感到焦虑、关系困扰,或在多元文化与少数群体身份中经历迷茫困惑的个人、伴侣和家庭一起工作,包括那些作为移民在美国适应、扎根、生活或承受工作签证系统压力的国际专业人士。在治疗中,我提供一个安全的空间,让来访者探索自身经历、理解行为模式,并生发出自我理解与情绪调节的策略,帮助他们迈向更充实、真实的生活。 我专注于支持经历焦虑、抑郁、工作倦怠、关系冲突、迁移压力及少数群体身份困扰的来访者。我帮助来访者重拾内在力量,建立更健康的关系。我的服务对象包括国际专业人士、移民以及少数群体。 正如精神分析师Nancy McWilliams所说,犯错并希望自己当初做得不同,并不意味着有病理问题——这是人类的常态。我在工作中秉持着这样的信念,将其融入进一个让来访者感到被理解、支持和赋能,从而实现有意义改变的空间。

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Hadar Schwartz
Psychologist
Yonkers, NY
Accepting new clients

I am a clinical psychologist working with individuals and couples. My approach is based on a non-judgmental stance, warmth, and support. I use a broad range of techniques and interventions to provide individualized treatment. We will work together to determine the best therapeutic approach for your needs.

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Sofia Khan
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I have experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and their interpersonal relationships. My background has equipped me to help individuals navigate these challenges and work towards meaningful change. Throughout our sessions, my goal is to help you feel comfortable being vulnerable and open. By fostering a compassionate and empathetic understanding of yourself, I aim to support you in taking control of your life and finding a path that feels right for you.

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Therese Soco
Marriage & Family Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Are you navigating life between two worlds, balancing family and cultural expectations with your own sense of self? Perhaps you're a child of immigrants, first-generation, or someone far from home asking deeper questions about who you are and where you belong. I'm a bilingual (English/Tagalog) psychotherapist specializing in depth-oriented, Jungian therapy. I work with Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, immigrants, and first-generation individuals doing the meaningful, sometimes difficult work of building an authentic identity, one that honors where they come from while making room for who they are becoming. My approach is exploratory and relational. Drawing from Jungian psychology, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic awareness, I work with the unconscious patterns, cultural conditioning, and intergenerational stories that shape your present life. This includes dream work, active imagination, and close attention to the body's wisdom alongside the mind's. If this resonates, I'd love to connect. I offer a free 15-minute consultation — reach out and let's talk. I also offer Walk & Talk therapy for clients in the Cupertino and Silicon Valley area - sessions conducted outdoors in nature for those who find that movement supports their process. Ask me about it when you reach out.

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Dr. Matthew Paldy
Licensed Psychoanalyst
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I’m a New York psychotherapist offering in-person and virtual sessions for individuals and couples. My goal is to help you better understand your challenges and draw on your strengths, abilities, and inner resources. As we work together, you’ll have my full attention and presence, along with compassion, empathy, and insight to support you throughout the process. I don’t use a one-size-fits-all method. I engage with the whole of who you are—your thoughts, emotions, history, and hopes for the future. It’s deeply meaningful to walk alongside my clients as they grow, change, and pursue both personal and professional goals. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. As a Licensed Psychoanalyst with a PhD in Organizational Behavior and experience in both corporate and academic settings, I bring an approach grounded in clinical expertise and a practical understanding of the challenges you face. My hope is that we can work together to better understand your story and move your life forward in meaningful new ways.

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Aspire Psychotherapy
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

We are a team of clinical psychologists and social workers that provide affirmative therapy for all individuals. We focus on creating safe spaces to facilitate healing while encouraging our clients to take committed action towards the lives they crave. Our approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Therapy. These approaches have a profound impact on individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias and more. Using measurement based care and tailored assessments our approach to mental health care captures not only the ways in which you feel better, but objective data about how your symptoms are improving in response to treatment. Our Psychological Testing and Evaluation services help our patients accurately identify ADHD, Autism, giftedness and more to help inform treatment planning and/or support in school or at work. From psychotherapy and sports performance to psychological testing Our affirmative therapists are compassionate, collaborative and work with clients on both short and long term goals. We balance supporting you with where you are at and respectfully guiding you towards achieving a happier, fulfilling life using evidence-based methods. Most of our patients have not worked with an affirmative therapist before and are relieved to get started. What We Can Help With: Our therapists treat a wide variety of mental health concerns from adjusting to life changes and stress, to OCD and phobias. For some, the focus is on here and now symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression and body image. Others look to explore relationship patterns or the role of trauma in their life. All of our providers are passionate about social justice and use anti-oppressive and trauma-informed stances in their work.

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Anna Goodhand, MHC-LP
Pre-Licensed Professional
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

Hi I'm Anna. I'm experienced in therapy/coaching with Neurodivergent young adults and folks living with Disability/chronic illness. I know how feeling misunderstood and other-ed can be deeply challenging, especially if you navigate the world with a unique set of experiences or marginalized experiences. I know what it's like to navigate the world from that position, especially with regards to Disability, Neurodivergence, Queer identity, and complex trauma. I honor my clients' lived experiences and cultural contexts that they come from, tailor my approach and range of therapeutic tools to fit you and your needs, not the other way around. My clinical practice involves an eclectic range of tools and modalities tailored to your needs with a person-centered, trauma competent, Neurodivergent-Affirming, and feminist foundation - along with DBT, Internal Family Systems, AEDP, attachment-based, relational, mindfulness/meditation, and more. I provide psychotherapy, life & communication coaching. I work to empower folks through self-compassion, clarity, tangible tools to encourage growth, and affirming care that meets you where you are with an understanding of how marginalization and identity intersect with our wellbeing and bodyminds. I am a Covid-informed and conscious provider. Set up a free consult call with me through my link to get started.

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The Compassion Practice
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

The Compassion Practice is a mental health practice that offers a wide range of services to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing and lead more fulfilling lives. Our team of clinicians includes licensed therapists, psychologists, and social workers who are dedicated to meeting our clients' needs through evidence-based practices and genuine human connection. We work with individuals across the age span, including adults, young adults, teenagers, children, couples, and families. Our specialized services include support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other mental health issues. We are excited to now offer ketamine assisted therapy as well. What sets The Compassion Practice apart is our commitment to providing personalized care that is tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care, and we work hard to ensure that our services are affordable and accessible to all. Our clinicians create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

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Gordon Therapy Group
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

We are a small group of cognitive-behavioral psychologists who specialize in anxiety and OCD. We focus on helping you figure out what your patterns are, and how to change the ones that aren't working for you anymore. In addition to anxiety disorders, we also see patients with ADHD, Autism, and survivors of sexual assault. But don't worry if you're not sure what's wrong - whatever stress or difficulty you're having, we can help you identify it, understand it, and overcome it.

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Marina Green
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

As a queer Asian-American Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, as they navigate questions around gender, sexuality, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. I believe that every person deserves access to care and an environment where you can truly be heard. Together, we learn to lean into discomfort as we explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with the goal of helping you feel more grounded, connected, and understood in your life and relationships. I prioritize culturally responsive, HAES-informed, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist care, so that you feel respected and empowered throughout our work. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where you can engage in authentic self-exploration and meaningful growth. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, existential therapy, and Mindfulness-informed somatic practices to support you in processing lived experiences and deepening emotional insight. Grounded in collaboration and compassion, this work centers on your unique values and personal story, while honoring autonomy and resilience. My work is informed by my identity as a lesbian and first-generation Japanese American. This perspective enables me to create an environment where people feel seen, understood, and supported, with care that is grounded in a deep respect for identity, culture, and lived experience. When I’m not helping patients, I stay balanced through a wide variety of hobbies, including reading, cooking and trying new restaurants, dancing, working out, crafting, traveling, and snowboarding.

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Jacqueline Smitherman-Jeffers
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I work with clients feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, especially during college life adjustments, life changes or relationship challenges. Many share feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to express their needs. I provide a supportive space to explore feelings, build clarity and confidence, and develop tools for emotional balance. I'd be honored to support your journey.

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The Compassion Practice
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

The Compassion Practice is a Manhattan-based private practice and training center for Compassion Focused Therapy. We specialize in working with college-age individuals, and we strive to meet our clients needs through a combination of evidence-based practices like (ACT, CBT, CFT, & other), careful client-therapist matching, and a genuine human connection. Whatever you are struggling and suffering with, we want to help you get unstuck, and move forward. Through practicing self-compassion and mindfulness, we will collaborate with you to build a life of joy, meaning, and freedom-the life you want to live.

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Dana M. Jean-Louis, PsyD
Psychologist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

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