Therapists for college students near New York, NY

As a mental health therapist, I am grateful to have worked with a diverse range of patients and their respective concerns, including young adults, adults, and those who identify as neurodivergent. My work focuses on helping individuals build self-esteem, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop healthier attachment patterns, as well as providing support in navigating relationships with food and body image. I specialize in guiding young adults and those struggling with self-esteem, body image, social challenges, life changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering, as I’m passionate about helping you better understand yourself and build confidence to show up authentically in your relationships and life. Working together, you can expect a collaborative and empathetic environment grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and solution-based approaches to help you increase self-awareness, emotional balance, and resilience. My style is insight-oriented and supportive, and tailored to your unique goals and life context. I believe in meeting you where you are, which helps me be genuine, understanding, and collaborative. I look forward to helping you feel seen, supported, and capable of creating lasting change. My path to becoming a mental health care provider began with a genuine admiration for the therapist who helped me navigate early adulthood with clarity and confidence. Feeling seen and supported through that process inspired me to create that same experience for others. Now I bring that same authenticity, warmth, and sense of calm that helps patients feel comfortable exploring who they are and what they need.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your identity as you navigate cultural expectations, life transitions, and personal growth? As a compassionate and warm trauma-informed mental health psychotherapist, I work with adults and emerging adults who feel anxious, stuck, or uncertain about their path. Through mindfulness, collaboration, and culturally responsive therapy, I help you build resilience, reduce distress, and create meaningful change aligned with your values. I specialize in trauma-informed care, strength-based insights, cultural sensitivity, and self-discovery to serve as your guide supporting you through change. I look forward to helping you reconnect with your values, finding your inner strength, building a stronger sense of self, and bringing balance to your life. I believe in creating a liberated, collaborative, and open space where you feel seen and supported by a compassionate and steady partner in your healing journey. My approach is personalized to your unique needs, utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach consisting of humanistic, psychodynamic, and positive psychology. No matter your struggle, I work with you in a way that best suits you to achieve the change you desire and empower growth. My therapy journey grew from a deep interest in human resilience and the stories that shape us. Experiencing my own transitions in life strengthened my commitment to helping others navigate theirs, while navigating complex family and career challenges helped strengthen my understanding of identity development. These experiences shaped my approach to care, where I bring empathy, curiosity, and a grounded presence to each session. When I’m not in the office, I’m out exploring the city! I love trying new experiences, from unique restaurants to undiscovered travel spots. I also enjoy reading and playing video and board games.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience supporting both children and adults, I help individuals navigate anxiety, OCD, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My ideal patients often feel overwhelmed by their thoughts or emotions and want to feel more in control. If you are struggling with life challenges and are in need of patient-centered therapy, then I am here for you. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a compassionate, collaborative approach, I guide you toward healthier coping strategies and positive change. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build lasting coping skills to create meaningful and sustainable emotional growth. Working together, you can expect a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel truly seen and heard. I believe in creating a safe space at all times, which allows me to be a collaborative partner in your healing journey. Your plan is tailored to your unique goals and may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to help you gain insight, manage anxiety and OCD, and navigate relationships or life transitions. I look forward to creating the space where you feel understood and supported in your journey toward healing. My path to becoming a therapist began with my own experience with mental health and explorations in therapy. This journey inspired my commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that fosters insight and growth. Now, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a collective spirit to each session, helping you feel understood and supported as you navigate life’s challenges.

As an LMSW with experience helping adolescents and individuals, I specialize in guiding those struggling with mood and personality disorders, stress, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering to help you gain insight, strengthen confidence, and explore new perspectives that support growth and healing. My ideal patient is someone who shows up and is honest, who is seeking guidance to navigate life and make choices that support a successful, fulfilling future. Issues may include impulsivity, coping with past and current traumas, depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles. No matter the concern, I aim to help patients who are open and committed to self-understanding and personal growth, so they can gain insight and work toward becoming their best self. Working together, you can expect a safe environment where you are empowered to grow into the best version of yourself. I use evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach to help you feel understood and make meaningful change, remaining flexible at all times so each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I believe in empathy and understanding from our first meeting and beyond, allowing me to be a supportive partner who ensures you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore challenges and grow. I understand how heavy life can feel at times. Through my own struggles navigating issues with mental health, I’ve learned the value of compassion, resilience, and having a safe space to be heard. This perspective led me to my career as a therapist, where I could use my personal experience to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment so patients can explore their struggles, discover new strengths, and build tools for healing and growth.

As a clinical mental health counselor and registered expressive arts therapy practitioner with 6 years of experience, I guide young adults, emerging adults, individuals, and couples through a wide range of mental health challenges. This includes navigating cultural and life transitions, identity development, relational challenges, and daily life stressors, as well as helping patients heal from the negative impact of post-traumatic stress; process difficult emotions; strengthen self-worth; and create meaningful, resilient, and healthier relationships. I specialize in expressive therapies and experiential approaches that help you reconnect with your sense of self and develop deeper connections with others. My passion is in using creativity and presence as pathways to transforming pain into self-understanding and development. Working together, you can expect a brave space to explore, process, express, and heal at your pace. My approach is embodied, imaginative, directive, authentic, and grounded, infusing cognitive person-centered techniques and sessions tailored to your history, goals, and cultural context. Through integrative, holistic, culturally informed care rooted in creative expression, I bring genuine curiosity, creative insight, and a real-life perspective to my work. I believe in the power of collaboration, connection, and cultural awareness, which helps me be an attuned and supportive provider who is attentive to your individual story and needs. I look forward to helping you explore new ways to express yourself, reconnect with your voice and story, strengthen self-understanding, and develop new beliefs, values, and practices. My path to becoming a therapist grew its roots during my career as a professional actress, observing human behavior and psychological patterns through the characters I portrayed on stage and in film. Performing in addition to interacting with diverse communities—both internationally and in NYC—allowed me to witness the richness of human expression across cultures and experiences. This journey inspired me to understand people not just through performance, but the socio-emotional dimensions that shape who we are. In my free time, I am an avid fan of the arts and love painting and writing poetry. You’ll also often find me playing tennis and exploring different cities!

As an experienced mental health therapist, I am passionate about empowering and supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments. With a strong foundation in strength-based and patient-centered approaches, I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, conflicting relationships, stress, grief, and significant life transitions. Throughout our time together, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment-Focused Therapy—to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. With a master's degree in social work from Yeshiva University and more than 8 years of experience in social work, I bring both clinical skills and genuine compassion to the therapeutic relationship. Throughout my career I have become especially passionate about supporting patients from marginalized backgrounds while addressing individual mental health needs and the broader social contexts that impact well-being. At the heart of my work is a deep belief in the healing power of authentic human connection, and in the importance of holding a nonjudgmental, culturally affirming space for each client’s experience. Grounded in empathy and respect, I create a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment where you feel heard, valued, and understood.

Are you entering a new phase of your life? Navigating relationship stressors? Getting your footing, or finding a new way to manage your emotions? As a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP), I’m here to help you navigate these and other adjustments you may be facing in your day-to-day. I'm passionate about understanding your life experiences from your point of view, acknowledging how your perspective influences your reactions. My approach is eclectic with an Adlerian focus, and we work together to align your values and goals while emphasizing your strengths in order to lead a more fulfilling life. My specialties include: life adjustments and transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, job-related stressors, and career decisions for young adults and adults experiencing these changes. Working together, you can expect an environment free of judgement. I believe it’s important to build a genuine connection with you, using humor and personality to strengthen a relationship of collaboration and validation. I take an approach of gentle confrontation and cultural humility, tailoring care to your unique identity and experiences. At all times, I believe in working with you to gain insights into your own behavioral patterns, aligning these with goals we set together. My commitment to working collaboratively with you helps me be a partner in your journey, and I look forward to creating a space of safety and validation in our work. My path toward patient care began with a passion for mental health advocacy, believing that our emotional wellness is just important as, and inextricably linked to, our physical health. This passion deepened my commitment to providing care that acknowledges how mental health affects all aspects of life. Now, I remain dedicated to bringing respect, validation, and empathy to each session, as well as creating a personal connection with each of my patients, understanding them from their point of view.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I am experienced in working with adults and young adults who navigate anxiety, depression, disordered eating, family trauma, and life transitions. I support anyone seeking to understand patterns that impact their relationships and emotional well-being. My style is warm and curious, and tailored to each person’s unique story and goals to foster insight, self-awareness, and resilience. If you are motivated to gain such insight, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and work toward lasting change through a collaborative therapeutic process, then I am here for you. Working together, you can expect a compassionate and collaborative environment that incorporates psychodynamic approaches, with an emphasis on relational work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help you deepen self-understanding and foster meaningful change. I believe in creating a space where you feel seen, supported, and accepted as you are, which is why my goal is to be a steady, compassionate partner as we navigate life challenges together. I look forward to helping you build self-trust, find balance, build a stronger sense of self and more adaptive ways of relating to others, and move toward lasting change. My path to becoming a therapist began with a genuine curiosity about people’s stories and what helps them heal. Over time, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone feels truly heard and understood. That’s why I aim to bring warmth, authenticity, and curiosity to each session, helping patients feel safe enough to explore and grow at their own pace. Outside the office, I enjoy a wide range of hobbies that keep me active and grounded. These include reading, yoga and exercise, traveling, and, of course, spending lots of time with loved ones.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I work well with people who are struggling with relationship conflicts, navigating life transitions, or managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I utilize a collaborative style that is tailored to each patient I work with, helping those who are truly motivated to make changes in their life. This problem-solving practice empowers you to make the choices that are important to you, utilize effective tools, and watch your life unfold positively. My practice is warm and supportive, a collaborative environment where we work together on the changes you desire to make and move sustainably and deliberately in a positive direction. Let me help you start your healing journey and create lasting, fulfilling relationships! My approach is practical and aimed at fostering learning, as I believe in connecting people with their resources to help maximize results and create sustainable change. Sessions begin by focusing on the here and now and filling in the past as needed. This pragmatic and grounded style meets you where you are hurting most to cultivate change. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy catching up on the latest shows, films, and documentaries. You’ll also find me reading and writing to fulfil my creative side.

As an empathetic and trauma-informed clinical social worker with more than 5 years of experience, I specialize in culturally sensitive, individual therapy for adolescents and adults seeking support in improving their mental well-being. My approach is warm, integrative, collaborative, and humanistic to guide you through impactful life changes while better understanding past and current lived experiences. I am passionate about leading you toward a happier future through the use of evidence-based modalities that build genuine trust, increase resilience, and promote personal growth. If you’re struggling with life stressors related to your mental health, physical health, traumatic experiences, and/or relationships, then I am here for you. I look forward to collaborating in our work together. I believe in trust and transparency at all times, which helps me be an honest, supportive, and empowering clinician focused on your healing. Working together, you can expect a safe and nonjudgemental environment that is tailored to your unique needs and goals. Treatment may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other behavioral modalities to improve your well-being. My path to becoming a therapist began with crisis-based work within diverse communities, and recognizing the consistent need and importance of having access to quality mental health care. This experience deepened my commitment to providing trauma-informed mental health services to marginalized communities and diverse populations, bringing genuine compassion and understanding to each session. In my free time, I love showcasing my creative side by creating art through different mediums. I also enjoy unwinding by reading, traveling, and being out in nature.

My approach is an integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral modalities, which means I will explore the way you experienced the world from birth until present in order to identify habits and behaviors that have become roadblocks to living in alignment with the person you want to be.

I work with people whose lives are changing. They are not afraid to get creative with their therapy. They want a mental health professional who will work with them to achieve balance. As a result of working with me, clients move into healthier thinking. They are heard with care, and acceptance. Their creativity is engaged as they fashion the balanced lives they want.

I work with clients facing anxiety, addiction recovery, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical tools for change. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to move forward at your own pace.

I am an MHC-LP who is passionate about helping patients ages 16 to 65 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, trauma, phobias, and life transitions. I take an empathetic, patient-centered, and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your inner resilience and move toward meaningful healing. My style is collaborative and grounded, tailored to your unique needs, life experiences, and goals. I look forward to supporting your growth, helping you reconnect with your inner strengths, and creating space for lasting change. Working together, you heal in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment that incorporates Mindfulness-based techniques and attachment work to help build self-awareness and heal from past wounds. I believe in the healing power of authentic connection and unconditional positive regard, which helps me be a steady, compassionate partner in your healing process. During our initial session, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand and work collaboratively to create a treatment plan that best suits your goals and life experiences. You can expect structured sessions with me as we work to lessen symptoms and build an improved life together. My path toward helping others through therapeutic care began with my own experience navigating the challenges of anxiety and trauma in early adulthood. Going through therapy myself helped me understand the power of being seen, heard, and supported without judgment. This experience deepened my commitment to providing a safe, empathetic space for others, where healing feels possible and growth can unfold at each person’s pace. Now, I bring lived experience, deep empathy, and a grounded, trauma-informed approach to each session. On my time off, I enjoy a wide range of activities to practice self-care. Hobbies include mindful hiking, yoga, long walks, journaling, listening to music, playing tennis, and reading psychology books!

Jessica Asia is a NY state licensed LCSW with over 9 years experience in providing therapy as well as 4 years experience in telehealth therapy. She obtained her bachelor's in psychology from Marist College and her master's in social work from Adelphi University. Jessica utilizes a individualized and client centered approach while incorporating interventions and modalities from cognitive behavioral, creative arts, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapies. Jessica has several years experience with substance abuse counseling and is familiar with current drug trends by keeping up to date with trainings. Jessica has a passion for helping others in their treatment goals by providing empathy, validation and solution focused approaches.

As a developing mental health therapist, I help children, teens, and adults navigate major life changes, self-esteem struggles, family conflict and other relationship concerns, anxiety, and depression. I am especially passionate about helping individuals from various backgrounds develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. My approach is empowering, guided by a supportive and reflective environment where you heal and grow at your own pace. I believe in authenticity and teamwork strategies, which helps me to be a compassionate and trustworthy guide who helps you embrace your strengths and create meaningful change. Working together, you can expect a warm and grounded environment that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches to build emotional resilience and manage daily stressors. My style is collaborative and empathetic, tailored to your unique story and strengths to honor your background and let your personality shine. My path toward therapeutic care began by noticing the impact of mental health challenges in my community and even within my own family. Witnessing how these issues affected individuals from all walks of life inspired me to learn how to help others navigate their own mental health journeys. This experience deepened my commitment to providing patient-centered care through a thoughtful, yet strengths-focused lens that honors each person’s experiences. I enjoy all sorts of hobbies when I’m not in the office. You’ll find me staying active by going on walks/runs, being outdoors, and hitting the gym, as well as cherishing calmer moments by watching movies, listening to all sorts of music, reading, and spending time with my dog.

As a therapist, I support adults in their quests to overcome a number of concerns including: anxiety, depression, identity, grief, and life transitions. To do so, I offer a safe space for those feeling overwhelmed or unsure of their next steps. Together, we will explore emotional patterns, build coping tools, and strengthen self-awareness. Our goal is for you to move forward with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of confidence while creating meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, warm, and empowering, as I am passionate about helping you gain insight and foster growth and well-being in your everyday life. I look forward to supporting you as you develop the practical tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges and find greater balance. I approach each client with empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for us to explore your feelings and face your challenges. Our time together is tailored to fulfilling your goals. To achieve this level of success, I use evidence-based practices. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic approaches to help you build resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills. My path to becoming a therapist began in my role as an early education teacher. I realized my passion extended beyond academics to supporting students’ emotional and behavioral needs, and deepened my understanding of how early experiences can play a pivotal role in life. Now, I bring compassionate behavioral health care to diverse age groups to ensure personalized high-quality care. In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, working out, reading, and spending quality time with my dog. I find these activities help me stay grounded, energized, and present, and I love bringing this sense of balance and well-being into my work with clients.

As an experienced mental health professional, my passion lies in exploring and processing trauma, as well as in improving interpersonal understanding and communication. I take a present-focused, strengths-based, and relational therapeutic approach to care, guiding you toward the lasting healing you deserve. Having trained at the VA, I have worked with patients with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. My specialties also include family issues, gender and sexuality topics, OCD, life transitions, and stress management. I believe that trust is the cornerstone of therapy. As such, our time in the therapy room is tailored together, collaboratively, so you feel comfortable, seen, and heard in our work. Using a combination of talk therapy, motivational interviewing, elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Gestalt, among others, I seek to meet the goals you and I set together. This will often involve building self-awareness, self-esteem, and understanding of thought patterns.

My name is Matthew (he/him), and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions, approaching your identities—such as race, gender, sexuality, and class—with care and thoughtful attention to the meaning these have in your life. At all times, I am dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space and building a therapeutic relationship in which you are supported in expressing and understanding yourself. I look forward to empowering you to heal through warmth, compassion, curiosity, and genuine acceptance. I believe that the relationship we build in therapy can be deeply healing. Together, we explore your thoughts, feelings, and relational patterns with the aim of deepening awareness, working through unresolved experiences, and expanding your capacity for change. Throughout this work you learn to look at how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present life, relationships, and sense of self. For adults, this is achieved through collaborative work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy. When working with children, I incorporate play therapy to support their emotional expression, development, and connection.

Are you ready to engage in a collaborative process toward meaningful growth? Do you want to gain self-awareness, utilize effective coping tools, and move toward a life where you feel grounded and confident? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I help children, teens, adults, and seniors navigate feelings of intense stress, uncertainty and anxiety, and life transitions. I also have dedicated experience and interest in guiding students as they adjust to new life chapters.  My approach is person-centered and grounded in evidence-based practices that recognize your inherent strengths and develop effective tools to achieve the changes you desire. If you are ready to begin, I encourage you to reach out! I look forward to empowering you to build the peace and confidence you deserve.  Working together, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are the expert of your own experience. My style is integrative and deeply collaborative, meaning we will explore both the “why” (understanding patterns) and the “how” (building effective tools).   I believe that every challenge holds an opportunity to discover hidden resilience. This allows me to be a collaborative partner dedicated to helping you recognize your deepest strengths and master practical tools, while tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.   My path toward therapeutic care began long before my professional training, stemming from my own journey in therapy where I navigated personal loss, complex family dynamics, and major life transitions. This experience reinforced my commitment to providing deeply empathetic, strengths-based care. In my sessions now, I bring a powerful blend of lived experience and clinical expertise dedicated to helping you recognize your own inner resilience and develop effective tools to heal and grow.  When I'm not in the office, I cherish time spent staying active by going on walks and hikes. I also love cozy moments at home, reading fantasy and crime novels, watching captivating documentaries and comedy specials, and simply recharging by spending quality time with friends and family.