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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Kind Space Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Group practice
New York, NY

We are a team of therapists who work with students and young adults navigating stress, identity, and the feeling of having to hold everything together. Many of the students we support are balancing different expectations from family, culture, and their own goals. Some feel caught between different worlds, while others find themselves overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling disconnected from who they are. As a team, we are especially attuned to the experiences of students from multicultural, international, and Asian or Asian American backgrounds. We understand how identity, family dynamics, and expectations can shape the way you move through the world. In this Kind Space, your voice is valued, your story is honored, and every part of you is welcomed. Together, we work to uncover what matters most, address challenges in a way that feels authentic, and build strategies that help you feel grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself.

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Angela Giardina, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

Individual therapy for grief/loss, anxiety, panic, self-esteem, depression, life transitions, trauma, interpersonal and men’s issues for individuals ages 16+ I practice Psychodynamic psychotherapy that is collaborative and empowering and goal-focused. I individualize treatment to each person by integrating CBT, insight oriented, strengths based, mindfulness and attachment frameworks as needed. I hope to meet you where you are on your life’s journey and am privileged to do this work with you. I have virtual openings throughout New York State

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Peace-Filled Mental Health Counseling Services, LLC.
Group practice
Brooklyn, NY

Peace-Filled Mental Health Counseling Services is a multi-cultural team of therapists who specialize in trauma, depression and anxiety. We serve adults, adolescents, children and families. PFCS helps individuals recognize and understand the root of their issues, and help them make quality decisions. Our motto is "Change your perspective; change your life." Experience alone does not shape your life. It is your perception of what you are going through and the decisions you make that will determine your outcome. Collaboratively, the therapists at PFCS have over 18 years of counseling experience. We help our clients to find relief from unwanted feelings, build self-confidence, develop healthy relationship patterns, work towards clarity in decision making and break free from the negative results of trauma. Many of our therapists utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. At PFCS we believe that everyone possess the strength that they need to overcome challenges. We understand that life can be overwhelming and stressful at times but you don't have to go through this alone. Reach out to us today so that you can begin your journey to feeling lighter, happier and fulfilled

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Shannon Stepan, Phd
Psychologist
New York, NY

I am a compassionate, thoughtful, experienced psychologist, and I am very interested in getting to know you and your struggles. I work with individuals and couples, from late adolescence to older adulthood. My work is collaborative and starts by creating a non-judgmental space in which you can feel comfortable sharing your symptoms and exploring your past, present and future. We will work together to help you understand and negotiate the external and internal obstacles preventing you from achieving greater contentment in your life. I use evidence-based approaches, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to help clients reduce anxiety and depression, better cope with stress, and improve their self-esteem and relationships. I also utilize attachment and psychodynamic theories to help clients construct a meaningful narrative of their history, help identify harmful patterns in thinking, behavior and relationships, and help clients liberate from them. I specialize in both short-term and long-term psychotherapy aimed at increasing self-awareness and identifying patterns that contribute to mood symptoms and difficulties at work or in relationships. I look forward to speaking with you about the challenges you are currently facing so that we can establish a plan to help you overcome them and lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I look forward to learning about you and partnering with you through psychotherapy to help you reduce stress and find greater satisfaction with your life.

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Morgan Daffron
Marriage & Family Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

You’ve always been the one who holds it all together — dependable, driven, the go-to person when others need support. But lately, it might feel like the pressure to succeed is coming at the cost of your peace. You’re not alone in that feeling. I work with students who appear to be doing “just fine” on the outside, but underneath are carrying anxiety, self-doubt, and the weight of high expectations. Together, we’ll create space to explore how your past experiences, values, and internal narratives are shaping the way you move through the world — and gently question whether those patterns are still serving you. Therapy with me is relational, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. You don’t need to show up with the perfect words or a clear goal — just a willingness to begin.

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Conason Psychological Services
Group practice
New York, NY

Conason Psychological Services is a therapy practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. We practice from a weight-inclusive framework and all of our therapists are trauma-informed. We know that eating issues don't exist in isolation and that's why we also work with mood disorders including depression and anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, school and career issues, stress management, and more! We offer in-person sessions at our New York City office and offer virtual sessions to clients in NY, VT, FL, and CT. Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation call to see if one of the therapists at Conason Psychological Services could be a good fit for you!

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Matthew Willner
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

The decision to seek out therapy often happens during a particularly difficult moment in life. Whatever led you to pursue therapy, it should feel like a safe environment where you are treated as the greatest expert of your own life experience. I bring extensive knowledge of LGBTQ+ communities, as well as expertise on the unique issues faced by non-monogamous people, sex workers, and kink/BDSM-aligned individuals. Therapy with me is a collaborative, relational process, where it is my goal to provide you with support and tools to navigate life's challenges. I have an eclectic therapy style, but primarily employ Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic theory to support our work. The process of finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. My goal is to ensure that you have the best support you can get, wherever that may be. I invite you to reach out to me to schedule an initial consultation call, and to see how I can best support you as you walk down this path of healing. You've already taken the first step.

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Julian Petrello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Born and raised in Manhattan, I help patients overcome stress to achieve satisfaction and peace in their everyday lives. As a board-certified therapist with two Master's Degrees (Psychology & Clinical Social Work) and full state licensure, I have the education and experience necessary to treat folks suffering from anxiety, depression, social isolation, interpersonal conflict, addiction, relationship issues, avoidance issues, grief, and more. I've honed my assessment and intervention skills through years of working in the medical field, having studied under some of the most prominent psychologists and psychiatrists in New York City. My style is relational and empathic, but at times challenging. It is important to me that my patients achieve the best therapeutic results. I employ different modalities of treatment rooted in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral foundations—I help you understand what goals will most satisfy you, why those goals will satisfy you, and how to achieve them. I have centered my practice around a balance between stoicism and idealism. We only have so much control over what happens in life. I can help you build resilience and anti-fragility in reaction to difficult stimuli. If my services feel like the right fit for you, then please call, text, or email for a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Rebecca Semel Therapy
Psychologist
New York, NY

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SOL Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY

I am deeply committed to providing holistic, evidence based, individual, and culturally informed care from a humanistic, integrative, and mindfulness perspective. Whether you are seeking a diagnosis, therapy, or need medication management, we will collaborate to identify your goals as well as you inner strengths and resiliency. My aim is to support you in finding your innate wisdom, becoming unstuck, and to guide you in your personal development in a healing and therapeutic environment.

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Bryant West Psychology
Group practice
New York, NY

We work in the evolving tradition of contemporary psychoanalysis, with a relational focus and deep respect for the soci-cultural and political complexities we face as individuals and collectively. We respect the deep nature of many emotional issues and their interpersonal origin in real life, often traumatic, developmental experiences. We seek to understand your unique developmental needs and how they may have been neglected, hijacked or violated by important figures in your life, as well as social institutions on whom you relied. Therapy - whether individual, couples' or group - is a process of understanding, healing and growing beyond these deep wounds and over-accommodations, freeing you for the emergence of a life that is more authentically your own. Therapy is best done through an open, intimate relationship with a professional dedicated to understanding your unique pain, who recognizes your needs for safety and emotional validation, and creates the space for the emergence of greater self-expression, agency and growth, allowing you to be more fully engaged and alive to yourself and to others. More in control of shaping your identity and destiny. As a group of clinicians we are deeply familiar with the struggles of launching oneself into adulthood. Please visit our website to see a description of our therapists, their work and how to contact them individually to set up a therapeutic relationship.

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Susye Greenwood
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

Some days you’ve got it together. Other days, it feels like everything’s falling apart—classes, friendships, dating, or just trying to keep up. If stress, anxiety, or feeling down is making it tough to focus, connect with people, or feel like yourself, you’re not the only one. Therapy gives you space to talk it out—no pressure, no judgment—so you can figure out what’s really going on and start feeling more grounded and confident. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, because therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. If you’re ready to feel a little lighter—and a lot less alone—let’s get started.

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Claire Nakajima, PsyD
Psychologist
New York, NY

Hello! I work with students who are struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism and self-esteem, procrastination, relationship difficulties, or feeling the impact of past experiences in their daily lives. My style is warm, gentle, and honest, with appropriate humor. I'm happy to provide short-term or long-term therapy depending on your goals. I offer telehealth appointments Tuesday-Friday and I'm available for in-person sessions on Thursdays in Midtown Manhattan.

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Jenny Kurland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Decatur, GA

I work with many college and graduate students around issues related to life transitions, emerging adulthood, family conflict, academic and career stress, anxiety and depression. I work in person in Decatur, close to Emory's campus and virtually in New York, Georgia, and Maine.

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Eric Garfinkle
Psychologist
New York, NY

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Sara Schreiber
Group practice
Teaneck, NJ

Do you feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together? Maybe you have always been the responsible one or the person others rely on. You pushed through stress, anxiety, and family challenges because you felt like you had to. At first it seemed manageable, but now the pressure feels heavier and harder to carry. On the outside you appear confident and put together. Inside you might feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or worried that you cannot keep this up much longer. Wanting a break does not mean you are failing. It means you are human. I’m Sara, and I help students who are tired of perfectionism, constant pressure, and the weight of expectations. I work with people who want healthier relationships, better communication, and support as they process past experiences that still affect them today. My background includes ACT, CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, and group therapy training, which allows me to tailor our work to what you need. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, honest, and real environment where you can finally let your guard down. I show up as myself so you can feel comfortable showing up as yourself too. You deserve a space where you can put down the pressure you have been carrying and focus on feeling grounded, supported, and hopeful. I am here to help you get there.

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Laura Adams, PhD
Psychologist
Brooklyn, NY

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Cathy Wang
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

Hello! I'm Cathy, a clinical trainee at Taproot Therapy. I'm a queer Chinese-American woman looking to help students struggling with anything from burn out, grief and loss, family and relationship dynamics to anxiety and body image. I aim to help you gain insights into your life and collaboratively build more balanced thoughts and behavior patterns! I hope to infuse our space with humor and warmth -- reach out if you have any questions or if anything here spoke to you! Happy to chat any time :)

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SOL Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brooklyn, NY

My passion is partnering with individuals to help them thrive in mind, body and spirit within their families and communities. I can work with you to find the best plan of care to achieve your mental health goals. I have extensive experience in women’s health, working as a birth doula, registered nurse, lactation consultant, and now as an ANCC board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I specialize in perinatal psychiatry including psychotherapy and medication management during pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and beyond. My holistic approach to care is both person-centered and existential. I provide medication and psychotherapy to guide you on your journey of self-exploration, therapeutic discovery, and healing. The ultimate goal is to help you live your best life.

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Heather Mayone Kiely- Tribeca Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

TriBeCa Therapy is a center for psychotherapy that was founded on the assumption that human beings are original, imaginative, inspired, and inventive. We particularly love our work with young adults and college students and are connected to issues they deal with. Issues related to sex and dating, drugs and drinking, depression and anxiety and academic pressures aren’t topics that will freak us out. We can handle it. College students frequently discuss with us challenges such as: making friends in ways that don’t involve alcohol, making friends as a person of color, navigating social situations that demand connecting with strangers (like in the cafeteria) and finding “their people.” We work to create a partnership that takes these challenges on together, trying new strategies, taking increasingly bigger risks and dealing with the disappointments and celebrating the successes that follow. College is a time when many young adults are dealing with very adults issues like sex, sexual assault, eating disorders, substance abuse, managing money, race, class, and career choices. Creating a space where young adults feel comfortable talking about these issues is a strength of our therapists and a non-judgmental stance is key. The object isn’t to insist on a particular set of values or practices, but to support young people to understand what they are dealing with and to make active choices about who they want to be. Learn more about us by visiting our website https://tribecatherapy.com or emailing us at inquiries@tribecatherapy.com to schedule a consultation call.

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