Therapists for college students near Temple University

I offer afternoon, evening and Saturday morning availability both virtually and in-person in Mt. Lebanon, PA. I am honored to work with individuals in the areas of addiction, mood, and personality. I am Certified in Somatic Trauma Therapy and Gottman Institute trained for couples and others. I see clients ages 14 and up. I utilize gender affirming care, as I have served the LGBTQIA+ community directly.

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At Creating Connections Counseling, we believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. If you find yourself struggling with the challenges of life, counseling services can help you to clarify your thoughts and emotions and put them in proper context to guide you forward. Counseling can be a vehicle to finding or maintaining healthy relationships, uncovering hidden passions, managing symptoms of mental illness, and establishing life goals for those who feel stuck. Our team of licensed clinicians in the Pittsburgh region are available to guide you through the journey of self-examination and personal growth that all people deserve. Creating Connections Counseling is a safe space where all are welcome. We believe in the intrinsic value of all human beings and are here to serve all who seek our help.

Has fighting with anxiety, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and stressed become a part of your everyday life? It can be difficult to keep moving forward, especially when you have frequent symptoms of Anxiety, ADHD, od depression. I tailor treatments to your needs and offer EMDR, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT. I’m here to accept you as you are, while also being real with you. I will help you uncover all of the messages you have absorbed from other people to find those lightbulb moments. We will laugh, cry, and learn together while guiding you towards healing. What if you could not only manage your anxiety, but experience much less of it? Imagine if you could understand yourself better, be more comfortable in your relationships, and create a meaningful life beyond trauma. I know change is hard, but I’m here to walk with you every step of the way. Contact me to set up a free consultation.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Looking through numerous profiles trying to find the right person to work with? Maybe I can help! College can be hard. I aim to create a supportive space for us to work together to figure out what's getting in the way of allowing you to achieve your goals. Whether that's chatting or skill-building, let's work together to figure out what's most effective for you.

Therapy isn’t just about getting through hard times, it’s an opportunity for you to reconnect with your own inner strength and move toward a life that feels more meaningful, grounded, and embodied. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck in a major life change, overthinking, or just tired of pretending you're okay. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Much of my work with clients involve exploring your thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences to deepen self awareness and support lasting change.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience helping people develop insight, knowledge and self-compassion. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, substance use, relationship conflict and grief. I am a national consultant for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders, certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Dual Recovery and skilled in therapies for those with abuse histories (e.g., STAIR, Seeking Safety). My doctoral training in cognitive neuroscience laid the foundation for my understanding of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we will learn how your specific life experiences shape your biology to make you the person you are today. With this understanding we can find tools to reduce suffering and increase meaning in your life. Above all else, I value the human relationship. I believe my most important skill is helping people feel comfortable and build trust in the therapeutic alliance. Please reach out so you can tell me about yourself and your needs.

I specialize in working with clients around self-esteem and self-worth growth and perfectionistic tendencies. I also have extensive experience working with issues such as self-harm, chronic depression, and suicidality.

If it's taboo, I want to talk about it. I like to keep it real—laughter, tears, swear words. These are all useful tools in therapy, and in life. I believe that therapy is more than me asking, “How do you feel about that?” Therapy can inspire growth, change, and self-acceptance. It is a discussion. A process. An adventure (even if it’s a f*cking messy one). I can’t promise you that it won’t be a bumpy ride—the road of personal growth is often anything but smooth. But I can promise you this: I value the role I will play in your journey and I will be there for every (uneven, messy, unpleasant) step of the way. I am a LGBTQIA+ and relationship minority affirming therapist. My approach is fueled by 100% authenticity and a sincere passion for helping others arrive as their authentic selves. By arriving as MY authentic self, I can do my best work and best help you. And it is my hope that you will soon realize that your authentic self is actually "the best you", too. So, let's talk about it. The grimy. The "embarrassing". The difficult. Let's help you finally move from simply surviving day-to-day and feeling "stuck", to feeling like you are living a life of purpose and intention (yeah, that's a thing). I'd be so honored to be a part of your journey. (Just leave your swear jar at home.)

Life is challenging. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or just feeling like life is overwhelming, counseling can help you understand yourself and develop ways to manage it all better. My goal is to create a supportive space to help you develop the tools to keep you at your best. College is a challenging transition for a lot of people. If you're struggling to figure out who you are and how you fit in the world, therapy can be a great way to help. The core of what I do is the therapeutic relationship. A safe, supportive space is the most important thing that allows people to heal. Working together, we can help you to move forward and live the life you want. Taking the first step is the most challenging. To help you see if we're the right match, I'm happy to offer a free 15-minute consultation. Let's chat and see if we can start working toward your best you, together. Please feel free to inquire about additional availability if you don't see something that works for you!

My approach to treatment is one of compassion and collaboration. My goal is to develop a positive working relationship with you and help create a space in which you can begin to better understand yourself, resolve problems, and heal the past. My approach is practical, down to earth, and individualized to your needs. Therapy doesn't have to be mysterious or scary. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy and want to help you feel comfortable and in control. Empirically supported treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, are at the core of my treatment approach. I specialize in: anxiety, trauma, OCD, worry, school refusal, children and teenagers, relationship issues, loss or grief, immigration and acculturation challenges, women's issues, parenting, transition to college or graduate school.

At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness. As your therapists, we will learn about the life that you have and develop goals that are tailored to you and focused on your success during this journey. We are looking forward to working with you.

I welcome the opportunity to work with students seeking support. In addition to talking, I use a range of expressive methods to assist with personal growth and healing, including imagery, writing, drama, and movement. Using a mind/body/spirit approach, I enjoy assisting students with enhancing their own holistic well-being.

I like to work with children, teens, and young adults with mental and behavioral health disorders after being emersed in the public school system for the past decade. Building a rapport and seeing my patients' confidence grow as their condition improves is my 'why'. Helping children and young adults learn how to recognize, manage, and cope with their symptoms as they progress into adulthood to live a peaceful, meaningful life is my goal.

*I am currently accepting new clients. I offer in person and telehealth* A positive and nurturing client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors to therapeutic success. As an LCSW with over 15 years of experience, I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation. I place an emphasis on empathy and humor to build the relationship. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their families to help support clients during a time of constant transition/change in their lives which can be overwhelming, confusing, and challenging to navigate on their own. I provide a unique blend of evidence-based treatments for youth in which I am trained including, CBT, DBT, and solution focused therapy. I incorporate individual and family therapy to clients. Please contact me with any questions and to see if we could work collaboratively towards reaching your therapeutic goals.

The Emily Program offers specialty treatment for eating disorders dedicated to giving all people access to best-practice care and the tools they need for lasting recovery. The Emily Program offers all levels of care, from 24/7 residential care through outpatient services across multiple states. In-person and virtual treatment options are available. Multidisciplinary treatment teams aim to equip individuals, families, and communities with the skills necessary to continue recovery in the home environment. Our admissions team is available to help you, your loved one, or your client get started 7 days a week.

Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality of therapeutic services in an environment that fosters trust, respect, and confidentiality. Within this space, we hope to assist you in reaching your goals in therapy and life. We achieve our mission by offering an integrative approach, which combines different therapeutic tools and evidence-based practices to meet your needs. We strongly believe that everyone is unique, and it is important to emphasize strengths, while challenging you in a supportive and collaborative manner to maximize your ability to reach your full potential. We are accepting new clients for both in person and virtual therapy. We have locations in Camp Hill, Pittsburgh, and Warren, Pennsylvania.

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