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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Sydney Huppert
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

Hi! My name is Sydney Huppert (she/her), and I am a New York State licensed clinical mental health counselor based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, life transitions, burn out, and relationship challenges. I also provide neurodivergent affirming care to support the unique challenges faced by Autistic and ADHD clients. My approach to therapy is holistic and rooted in the belief that meaningful change begins with a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Research consistently shows that the best predictor in successful therapy is the strength of the relationship between the client and therapist. I strive to create a collaborative and compassionate space where clients feel seen and understood. I draw from a range of evidence-based and client-centered modalities. I work with each client to identify their unique needs and goals to grow in the ways you need.

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Jamie Tanzer
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

I BELIEVE THAT EACH PERSON is a mosaic of experiences, identities, and values and I will tailor our work to your unique needs and goals. I am attentive to your story as an individual or couple as well as broader cultural and sociopolitical dynamics that may impact your experience. I am collaborative and not mysterious - I will share my thinking with you, explain what I believe you may find helpful and why, and welcome your feedback on what is and is not working for you. I WILL DRAW UPON MY TIME studying biology at Harvard to consider and share with you how biological elements such as sleep science, nutrition, stress response, and more may be impacting your wellbeing. I also am happy to discuss how your sexual health intersects with physical and emotional health, and have several years of experience in sex and relationship counseling. If you struggle with any aspect of sex ranging from desire, arousal, accessing pleasure, self-consciousness, or trauma, I am here to acknowledge the taboos around sex in our society, provide a space for open conversation individually or as a couple, and help you get what you want out of your sexuality and sex life. MY CLINICAL STYLE prioritizes validation and fostering a safe environment to navigate vulnerable topics together. Many people tend to invalidate their own emotions - if this sounds like you, I will support you in developing kinder self-talk and holding space for your feelings. We will uncover insight into why you may be stuck in certain patterns or cycles that are not serving you as an individual or in a relationship and use this knowledge to build new ways of moving forward and living your life how you want to. WE WILL REFLECT ON what gives you fulfillment and how to create a life full of meaning and enjoyment. At the same time, we will explore different tools, including somatic methods and emotional skills, that you can use to reduce stress, and anxiety, reshape negative thinking, improve tension-filled relationships, and overall work towards being happier, healthier, and more productive. We may think of the mind as something intangible, but it lives in the body. By learning to support your mental processes and physical well-being, you can achieve balance and peace. No matter where you are on this journey, I will meet you there and support you.

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Stefani Melendez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Bronx, NY

Hey everyone! I'm excited to connect with you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY. I possess certifications in Advanced Grief Counseling, Trauma Treatment and Telemental Health. I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and grief/loss. I have experience working with BIPOC clients who struggled with maintaining a college/work-life balance while dealing with a variety of social, environmental, and race-based stressors. Stress is a common issue that I hear about in therapy, but I understand that each individual experiences it differently. Some may not even see it as a problem, viewing it instead as something they've been taught to endure due to family or cultural expectations. Stress can manifest in various ways, such as difficulty making decisions, problems concentrating, feelings of anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues. My goal is to create a safe and accepting space where we can explore and address the stress that weighs us down and work together to develop effective coping strategies and a wellness plan. I believe that our work together should always be centered around you. It’s all about teamwork and tapping into your strengths. Think of our journey as a partnership. I’m here to offer support and tools, but you’re the one in control, guiding your own path to personal growth. Just like how an architect helps design a building but doesn't do all the hard work themselves, I won’t solve your problems for you. Instead, I want to empower you to create your own blueprint for success. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation so you can confidently tackle whatever challenges come your way.

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Francisco Surace
Psychologist
Boston, MA

We live in a high-paced world, pulling us in all directions, leading us to feel burnt out and disconnected from other people. You might have become tired of the nagging stress, the strong emotions, the complexity of navigating relationships, or the feeling that something is holding you back from reaching your full potential. Despite all of this, a part of you wants to feel better and move forward. After all, that is why you are taking this major step of seeking help at this moment in your life. In my practice, I construct a safe therapeutic space where you can slow down and breathe. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all formula to address your unique history, personality, and concerns. Therefore, I take a holistic and integrative approach. I consider your difficulties, strengths, where you came from, where you are now, and where you want to be. By working together with clients, I help them cultivate emotional intelligence, deepen honest self-reflection, and increase their motivation to change. Most of my clients aim to reduce stress, improve human connection, and live more meaningful lives. If you are ready to start your journey towards wellness, email me to set up a free no-obligation brief consultation.

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Patricia Valencia Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Great Neck, NY

I empower students pursuing graduate-level degrees to successfully navigate the balance between being a student and a young professional. Together, we establish boundaries in their personal and professional lives, skillfully manage family and romantic relationships, and strengthen their support systems. We eliminate negative thoughts, worries, and maladaptive habits, fostering a journey of growth and resilience.

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Grater Therapy Group
Group practice
Brooklyn, NY

We are a team of psychotherapists who blend traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapies and mind-body healing arts to help you feel better, cope better, heal, grow and thrive. Whether you choose to work with us in Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance-Movement Therapy, Yoga Therapy, or a combination, our aim is to provide a refuge for you to express, explore and discover your deepest truths, gain clarity and build resilience, find balance and direction, and to live more authentically, with more courage and connection, presence, purpose and passion. Our primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and met. An inclusive, anti-racist, culturally humble, LGBTQ+ allied, welcoming-to-all environment is step one. We are here for you and would be honored to join you on your path.

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malkie zucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Queens, NY

Are past childhood wounds affecting your relationships today? If you struggle to form or maintain emotional connections, or find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns, your inner child may still be carrying the weight of past trauma. I specialize in helping people understand how early experiences shape adult behavior, attachment styles, and difficulties in relationships. Together, we’ll uncover and heal the wounds from your past, giving a voice to the parts of you that were once silenced. It’s time to reconnect with your inner child, nurture their needs, and break free from the cycles that hold you back. My therapy style is rooted in psychodynamic principles. This means I’ll explore if you feel as though, messages you received as a child, are still causing problems in current relationships. We’ll then work together to heal these wounds while learning how to better cope with our inner child, and shake hands with them, with a touch of humor along the way. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, but I'm here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, I'll provide guidance, validation, and comfort as you embark on your journey of healing and empowerment. Please feel free to reach out, and I guarantee a response within 24 hours.

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Justin Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship - as a site for activation, reflection, examination, change, and corrective emotional experiences. So often the very things that have helped protect us throughout our lives also create barriers and challenges. Therapy offers us a space to slow down and explore these defenses and patterns, and to develop healthier alternatives. We will work collaboratively to reach mutual understanding, honest emotional expression, and to acknowledge and nourish your true self, in all of its complexity - which will hopefully lead to a more authentic, vibrant, fulfilling life. Therapy can offer a path through the stress and trauma of everyday life, and increase our resilience. My clients say that therapy has re-introduced them to themselves, allowed them to understand and accept themselves, helped them identify and change problematic patterns, given them new coping tools, helped them heal, and helped them find their voice. I work with a wide variety of clients and issues, with a focus on depression & mood issues, anxiety, identity, trauma, isolation, addiction, personality disorders, psychosis, loss & bereavement, and relationship & intimacy issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families; I also facilitate therapeutic groups. Contact me for a free phone consultation.

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Nancy Burns
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

Do you often feel like your emotions are out-of-control? Do you experience mood swings, anger, depression or anxiety? Have your relationships felt unsatisfying? Perhaps you wonder if past experiences or how you were treated as a child are affecting how you feel now. And perhaps this whole "figuring out life as an adult" thing has been stressful for you - as it is for many young adults. If you feel hopeless or discouraged, please know that you don’t have to feel like that! We can work together to understand your thoughts, feelings and your past. Then, our focus will be on changing patterns that keep you feeling stuck and developing new ways to cope so that you experience more of what you desire in life. Healing is possible and life can feel more satisfying! Treatment is trauma-informed, designed to fit your goals, and focused on your healing, growth and wellness. We work with the mind and body to heal from past traumas using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and other therapies. Troubling thoughts and the emotions and behaviors that follow can be modified with CBT and Mindfulness. The aim is for you to feel more stable and confident. Warm, kind, and non-judgmental, I am passionate about helping you better manage your emotions and the direction of your life. My goal is to help you become the best possible version of yourself and live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Experiencing joy and inner peace is possible! Let's start making positive changes together - reach out today!

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Next Level Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Yonkers, NY

I am a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English and in Tagalog, fostering a trusting and collaborative therapeutic environment where you feel acknowledged and understood. Through this partnership, clients explore their needs, process experiences, acquire coping skills, and cultivate a perspective that promotes authentic self-connection and meaningful engagement with the world. I bring extensive experience from working with diverse individuals and groups, addressing mental health issues such as psychosis, trauma, anxiety, and depression in an inpatient setting. Specializing in grief counseling, I assist people coping with various losses, including relationships, careers, pets, cultures, or hobbies. Drawing from her background as a competitive athlete, I also support athletes with the loss of opportunities, identity, physical abilities, or general sports psychology. Also as a proud Filipina-American, I recognize the difficulty in discussing emotions and mental health within Asian-American communities due to stigma. I advocate for therapy as a safe space to address emotional struggles, and to also express all types of emotions, including positive one’s such as your strengths and achievements. Regardless of one’s identity within the Asian American Pacific Islander Community, I offer support for various challenges including acculturation, family loss, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and identity struggles. I understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach; I will personalize the treatment based on your unique needs and situation. I am here to provide a safe and comfortable place for you to be your real, authentic self, to share a great laugh, cry, or any other emotions free of judgment.

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Able Mind, LCSW, PLLC
Group practice
New York, NY

The mind is a powerful tool, incredibly powerful. We can think positive thoughts, we can think realistic thoughts and we can think negative thoughts. Some thoughts are fleeting and others forgotten. Some thoughts are rooted in our early impression of the world around us. We are committed to providing support with negative thought patterns and emotional dysregulation, providing individuals with the tools, knowledge, and the resources to overcome these challenges. Our team is committed to helping individuals achieve mental wellness and emotional stability. We utilize a strength-based, cognitive behavioral and person centered approach when working with individuals to address negative thought patterns, emotional instability, anxiety and depression.

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Keeley Teemsma
Group practice
New York, NY

Welcome! I'm Keeley, the CEO of Refresh Psychotherapy- NYC's only social justice-focused private practice. My team is committed to providing the best care to the best generation of New Yorkers. Navigating adulthood, imposter syndrome, the pressure to perform, as well as the current political climate can be challenging, but I can work with you to feel less overwhelmed, in addition to finding your "purpose." I strive to empower young adults, particularly young women, to be their best selves, live their best lives, and be a compassionate member of society. Outside of the office, I do charity & volunteer work including animal rescue. I'm delighted to work with adults who are ready to gain insight into their behaviors and make positive changes in their lives. Items to focus on may include wellness/health, communication, respect for self and others, anxiety, and stress management. I can work with you to ensure your own accountability for self-care and implementing a healthy lifestyle. Interventions vary depending on your individual needs. I can help resolve issues in a variety of areas including anxiety, OCD, work stress, identity, & body image. I can also assist in navigating a transition into parenthood as well as infertility issues. I also specialize in working with police/first responders and their families.

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Angelo Mancini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

What is the trouble that brings you in today? I begin sessions by focusing on the here and now and filling in the past as needed. I help individuals create relationships that are fulfilling in many aspects. I work with parents, teens, couples and individuals depending on the problems that are present. Especially now, people are struggling to build satisfying relationships, be effective in the workplace or school, and manage the challenges of today. If you are frustrated and change is evading you, reach out for a free consult. My style is warm, pragmatic and grounded in meeting you where you are hurting most to cultivate change. My approach is practical and aimed at fostering learning. I believe in connecting people with their resources to help maximize results and create sustainable change. My problem-solving practice empowers people to make the choices that are important to them, and utilize tools to then watch their life unfold positively. My practice is warm and supportive. I am here to work collaboratively on the changes you desire to make, and move sustainably and deliberately in a positive direction. Let me help you start your healing journey!

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Mel Hodor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

I work best with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of themselves as they juggle school, relationships, and big life decisions. You might be dealing with stress, burnout, low mood, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Some students I work with are figuring out identity, boundaries, or how to manage emotions in a healthier way. In our work, you don’t have to have everything figured out. Therapy is a space to be real, talk things through, and feel supported without judgment. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on and find practical, meaningful ways to help you feel more steady, confident, and in control.

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Samantha Seligman, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

Hello and welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their challenges and discover their strengths. With a Master's degree in Social Work earned in 2018, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my practice, having worked with diverse populations and cultivated an open-minded, solution-focused approach to therapy.

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Melissa Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Brooklyn, NY

Weaving through life can be so many things. It can be joyful, exciting, stressful, overwhelming, really whatever word we want to place to describe it. At some points in time it can be incredibly difficult. Everyone has their own unique experiences in life, struggles and obstacles are part of it. It can be overwhelming at times. Learning how to navigate through the more difficult times can be challenging but ultimately rewarding. My therapeutic approach is uniquely tailored to the client and collaborated with them based on their goals and experiences. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) we will explore your experiences and ignite change. Our work together will empower you to look within yourself, build acceptance, and better your relationship with yourself and with others. Therapy can be an uncomfortable and intimidating experience but it can also be very healing. I strive to make sure you feel accepted, heard, and validated in your experiences. When you are ready, give me a call to schedule our first session and we can embark on this journey together. If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit. Feel free to call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation

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Jeff Zimmerman, Ph.D., ABPP
Psychologist
New York, NY

“I want to feel happier and less depressed.” “We would like to improve our relationship.” “I would like to feel calmer and more in control, in spite of the stress, loss and trauma I have experienced.” “We want to help our children cope with our divorce.” “We need to figure out how we are going to live as a divorced family.” These are some of the most frequent goals of my clients as we work together. Many of the stresses and conflicts my clients face can be due to life’s experiences and losses or can come from within. Stress and conflict can lead to disintegration of relationships with our partners and our children, and even in how we view ourselves. Strengthening coping skills, emotional connection and intimacy can help repair fractures, increase compassionate understanding, and build closeness. Focusing on positive growth, shifting well-engrained patterns, and building greater self-acceptance can create lasting change and happiness. As a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience, I help adults, couples and families, by integrating many different therapeutic approaches to best fit my clients’ needs.

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Darlenys Santana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
The Bronx, NY

I specialize in supporting busy students balancing school, family, work, and personal expectations. Many appear “put together” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted inside. If you’re navigating big life changes, feeling pressure to succeed, or struggling to ask for help, you’re not alone. My therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore your feelings, build resilience, and learn self-care skills to help you thrive both academically and personally.

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Sam Wilkinson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Manhasset, NY

I believe who you are matters. You’re a deep feeler, a critical thinker, & someone who’s carried a lot for a long time. Perhaps you are the “black sheep”, someone who has felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy for most of your life. You’ve learned how to keep going, but lately, you’re exhausted. You’re realizing that surviving isn’t enough anymore. You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, dissociation, grief, identity transitions, or complex trauma. You may feel stuck in cycles of self-abandonment, masking, or perfectionism. You want to feel safe in your body, connected to your truth, & be free to live more fully - not just function. You’re looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and deeply attuned to the realities of navigating systems that weren’t built for you. You want support that’s holistic, anti-oppressive, and rooted in nervous system regulation, attachment work, and deep respect for your autonomy. I work from a trauma-informed, shame-sensitive, and strengths-based lens. I draw on your values, your lived experiences, and your inner resilience to co-create a path toward healing. I help clients break out of survival mode, heal from internalized shame and systemic harm, and reconnect with a sense of safety, authenticity, and agency.

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Balance life therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Valley Stream, NY

At Balance Life Therapy, we offer virtual sessions in New York and Florida and specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma using various treatment approaches including faith-based techniques. Trauma affects everyone differently, often leading to symptoms like depression, anxiety, and flashbacks. Our goal is to support you in learning how to self-regulate and reprogram the unhealthy behaviors that keep you feeling stuck. Let us help you take the steps toward a healthier, more balanced life.

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