Therapists for college students near University of Pittsburgh

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Your mental health matters. At Vita Health, we believe college students should have easy access to confidential, virtual, and personalized treatment options — so they get the most out of the collegiate experience. We’ll connect you with a licensed mental health care provider within days (not weeks). You can schedule virtual appointments in the evening or even on the weekends. And your therapist will develop a treatment plan just for you, supported by scientific evidence. We specialize in caring for patients with suicidal thoughts. No matter what difficulties you might be facing…you’re not alone. We’re here to help. Please contact us to connect with one of our care coordinators and learn more. *Some services and insurance plans accepted may vary by state.

College can be a time of fun and excitement, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here at Village Therapy Practice, LLC who works hard to help clients (individuals, couples, and families) feel heard, understood, and validated. Using a systemic approach, I help each of my clients identify the underlying root cause of their struggles- such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, or relationship issues- and work to change the unhealthy patterns that keep them stuck in conflict. As a Penn State graduate myself (We Are!), I would love the opportunity to walk along students through this important journey!

My style of therapy is very laid back, as I believe comfort is the most important part of the therapy process. In order to discuss difficult topics or begin to work towards goals, there has to be a strong therapeutic relationship. I begin to build this relationship by getting to know my client's personalities, family structure, work life, friendships, etc. Once I get to know you, I can better understand patterns, coping skills, and/or emotions that may be occurring in response to stressors. I also am very client-centered and will tailor the therapy process around what is best for each client. Everyone is different and that means that therapy will look different for each person.

Everyone struggles from time to time and it's important to be validated and understood without judgment. I am direct, open, and transparent with clients in an effort to normalize many of the day-to-day challenges that we experience as we mature and grow. I counsel and coach coping mechanisms that help us develop resilience and promote authentic living.

I believe that you are already capable of change and I guide you through stepping into it. I specialize in anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationships. Much of my work has been in treating anxious individuals who struggle with worry, self-doubt, and "analysis paralysis". I can help you recognize what is interfering with your daily life, relationships and overall well-being and adopt healthier belief systems. I am also especially passionate about helping couples recognize the "stuck points" in their communication patterns and replace them with with vulnerability, closeness, and connection. Primarily, I work with adults, couples, and teens/young adults. My passion is helping people gain insight and tools that foster personal growth and relief from their symptoms! I particularly value the mind-body-spirit connection and strive to work alongside my clients to achieve an individualized holistic treatment plan that promotes self-awareness and growth. Ready to start feeling better? Reach out! Starting therapy can be daunting - and you feeling like you are in the right hands is important to me. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to see if we are a good fit together. Let's discuss your needs and questions. Whatever struggles you are facing, you do not need to face them alone!

Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. We may not know each other yet, but I want you to know that I believe in your strength. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many people on their healing journeys—especially women just like you, who are navigating the ups and downs of relationships, healing from trauma, and learning how to trust themselves again. Through my work, I’ve learned one important thing: healing doesn’t just mean surviving—it means thriving. With the right support, tools, and a safe space to be vulnerable, you can break through the limits of your past and create a life that feels authentic, empowered, and full of possibility. I know college life can feel like a whirlwind—juggling friendships, relationships, academics, and personal growth all at once. It’s a lot. But you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support you as you navigate these challenges, whether that’s working through past trauma, navigating complicated relationships, or simply learning to love and trust yourself again. Your journey is uniquely yours, and it’s possible to turn your pain into power. I deeply believe that true transformation happens when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. That’s when we open up the possibility for real change and growth. If you're ready to explore what that could look like for you, I’m here to guide you. Let’s walk this path together. If you're feeling stuck, unsure, or just need someone to talk to, reach out. Let's talk about how we can work together to help you feel stronger, more confident, and more connected to your true self.

Hi, I’m Michelle Wygant, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience supporting young adults through life’s challenges. College can be an exciting time—but it can also bring stress, anxiety, academic pressure, identity questions, grief, or relationship struggles. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need a safe space to talk, I’m here to support you with empathy, respect, and real tools to help you cope and grow. Therapy doesn’t have to be intimidating—it’s a space for you to show up exactly as you are. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.

Transitions: An Athletic and Life Skills Program was developed in July 1999 because of the need to educate individuals across the life span of the strategies and skills used for successful transitions in life. Individuals already possess the skills that are needed. However, they may be unaware of their own strategies and/or their skills are not fully developed. Through my counseling services and the life skills program, needs of the individual are met by utilizing individual or group counseling sessions, couples, marriage or family counseling, workshops, speaking engagements and/or group/team building exercises with all being provided with personal attention. ​In 2007, the company name was changed to Transitions Counseling Service and Life Skills Program. Dr. Taunya Marie Tinsley a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will work with youth, adolescents, young adults and adults. Dr. Tinsley’s primary interest is working with adolescents, college students, young adults, and athletes as well as providing couples, marriage or family counseling. Specifically, Dr. Tinsley’s clinical areas include multicultural counseling, multicultural issues in counseling, multicultural organizational development, spiritual counseling, Christian counseling, psychosocial development issues, and sports counseling.

Hi! I’m Paige (they/she) Whether you are struggling with your identity, the transitions and pace of being in school, or your overall mental health, I would love to see how we can make your life run more smoothly. I aim to make therapy accessible to all of my clients and we can talk about what this means for you. Fidgeting is welcome, as well as eating or knitting while we chat. I mainly use Internal Family Systems which sees each person as made up of a system of parts. These parts interact with one another with the goal of maintaining safety and avoiding harm and pain. Through the experience of trauma, our parts may take on more extreme roles to protect us. We will work together to heal these parts so that they can contribute to the internal system in more helpful ways. A little about me: I am a queer and chronically-ill identified therapist and I love to cross-stitch! I can’t help but to notice parts and attachment styles everywhere, mainly in tv and books. I love finding ways to incorporate art and movement into healing. If you would like to learn more, please reach out for a free consultation to see if I would be a good fit. I look forward to working with you! *I have sliding scale slots from $85-$135 based on need* *I reserve a few slots on my caseload for clients seeking lower fee therapy ($40-$70 per session) through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective*

Mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, anger, stress, etc., are just that- symptoms! These symptoms come from somewhere in your life, it is your bodies way of telling you "something's not right" or "there needs to be a change here." It is my passion to help one figure out what these symptoms are trying to tell them. After we understand the message we will work to build knowledge, mindsets, skills, and other insights to continue growth and prevent those symptoms from returning or reduce the impact they have on ones life.

Do you feel like food, exercise, or how you look are taking up way too much space in your mind? Or like no matter what you do, it’s never “enough”? I specialize in supporting teens and young adults who are navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, and the pressure to be perfect. If you are unsure how to navigate this difficult journey or find it hard to trust your own relationship with food, now might be the time to reach out for help. We’ll focus on helping you build freedom around food and movement, while also exploring the deeper emotions and experiences that may be driving your eating disorder. I use EMDR therapy to help process painful memories and the critical beliefs that often fuel disordered eating. EMDR can be especially powerful in shifting old patterns and helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself. I also incorporate Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), and All Foods Fit approaches. Whether you’re feeling stuck in recovery, overwhelmed by anxiety and perfectionism, or just ready to find a healthier relationship with yourself, I’ll meet you exactly where you are. You don’t have to go through this alone. Together, we can build a path toward healing, self-acceptance, and freedom.

QUICK INFO Doctor Kelly sees college aged students via telehealth in SC and Pennsylvania. Please reach out for availability.

Dr. Apraku is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, she specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Apraku also gives guidance for mental health concerns related to life transitions, mood swings, anger and traumatic events. As a holistic provider, her focus is on medication management (including for patients wishing to decrease reliance on medication) in combination with extensive psycho-education and referral to a trusted therapist where appropriate. Effective psychiatry requires a relationship between patient and provider founded on trust and mutual understanding. Dr. Apraku's goal is to build such long-lasting relationships to get your mental health as good as it can be. She has a particular interest in treating young adults with non-traditional backgrounds, including racial minorities. Through secure video, Dr. Apraku can treat anyone located in state. The practice does not bill insurance carriers directly but instead provides a superbill which patients may use to claim out-of-network benefits. New patients are welcome to self-schedule their first appointment directly at apraku.com/book. We look forward to working with you!

Since 2016, our office has been helping children, families, and adults of the Lehigh Valley achieve better mental well-being. Our warm and welcoming office creates an environment to help you and your family feel at ease. Through the use of evidence-based approaches to therapy, we are able to provide our clients skills to improve the issues that are interfering in their lives. Please read below about the services we offer or call and speak with our staff to see if we are a good fit for the challenges you are experiencing.

I’m a licensed professional counselor offering Telehealth video services for clients in Pennsylvania. The most important part of therapy is the relationship between you and your therapist. You deserve to have a safe space for you to work through your difficulties and emotions and to feel comfortable with the provider you are working with. I utilize skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, unified protocol, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure work, mindfulness, and relational therapy. I am passionate about helping others work on themselves. I specialize in working with issues including depression, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and peer relationships. I fully believe that us working together to address your difficulties is the best approach and that humor also has a healthy place in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we could be the right therapeutic fit for you.

Drive on the Ocean, Inc., Pennsylvania tax-exempt 501(C)3 non-profit corporation Psychotherapy: Audrey Najor Hall, MSW, LCSW 29 Years in Practice. 1991 Graduate of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, School of Social Work Video Sessions & Teletherapy Only: Monday through Thursday @ 4:15-8:30 pm; Some Saturday hours Website: http://www.driveontheocean.org/psychotherapy.html Visit Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Reclaim Your Life! • Are you often unaware of what is bothering you? • Are you easily triggered? • Are difficult thoughts, memories, or feelings (like anger, depression, anxiety, or distress) getting in the way of what you really want to do? • Is it difficult to cope with COVID, stress, adversity, loss, or trauma? • Do you want to live a more full, rich & meaningful life? Some common outcomes in therapy: • Clarifying your values & exploring obstacles to your values and goals • Being more aware, open, accepting & willing to have all our experiences (pleasant & unpleasant) • Being more present, centered, grounded, confident and empowered • Pausing, stepping back & observing your experiences instead of being hijacked, getting stuck or overreacting • Discovering your observer self to witness and contextualize deeper layers of yourself • Engaging in more pleasant, pleasurable & meaningful activities & interactions • Commitment to act according to your values and make BOLD MOVES I work collaboratively with individuals (adults 18+), couples & families. I specialize in third-wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) that emphasize mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy • Behavioral Activation • Compassion-Focused Therapy • Behavioral Skills Training: Emotional Regulation; Mindfulness; Distress Tolerance; Interpersonal; Problem-Solving, Coping & Stress Management I also practice other Evidence-Based Therapies: • Emotionally Focused Therapy • Psychodynamic Therapy (Insight-Oriented) • Supportive (“Talk”) Therapy Communities Bisexual Allied Body Positivity Gay Allied Lesbian Allied Queer Allied Transgender Allied Veterans Issues: ADHD Academic and Career Concerns Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Body Image Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Codependency Coping Skills Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Family Conflict Life Transitions LGBT Marital and Premarital Men's Issues Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Spirituality Stress Substance Use Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues For VIRTUAL appointments from Monday through Thursday @ 4:15-8:30 pm, please call Audrey Najor Hall for a free phone consultation at (610) 632-5410 OR 484-447-4513 OR email me at hello@driveontheocean.sprucecare.com Cost per Session: $100-$150; Sliding Scale: Yes

Are you overwhelmed but feel like family and friends don't really understand? Are you exhausted from scrolling through confusing TikTok advice on how your mental health should be? Navigating everyday life while we try to heal from our past and managing our present can feel isolating... and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn for non-judgmental support. I offer a safe space where together, we can explore and gain insight into your needs and your path to emotional peace. Whether you're struggling with relationships, stress, past trauma, there is hope with finding your sense of balance. I have over 14 years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault, interpersonal violence and other forms of abuse as well as over 3 years experience as a therapist for adolescents and young adults. I am currently a licensed social worker/therapist in PA. As a safe, compassionate, intuitive and non-judgmental therapist, I am here to support you.

After 13 years of practice in a community organization, I started my private practice here, 7 years ago in West Chester. I believe in a holistic treatment of body, mind and emotional well being. My mantra is Talk. Change. Thrive. Talking about the different issues with a professional that can give different perspectives and ideas with clinical support, leads to Change. Changing those thought patterns leads to healthier behaviors and actions, which moves us to Thrive. Thriving in life and ways of thinking, so that one can become the person one is intended to be, before all the muck in life that affects one’s well being.

I offer support for managing anxiety, depression, general stress, trauma, and life transitions. Together, we explore strategies to address these challenges and work towards solutions that align with your goals and experiences. Through a collaborative approach, we tackle issues head-on, uncovering underlying factors and developing coping mechanisms to foster personal growth and well-being. Whether you're navigating the ups and downs of early adulthood, grappling with past trauma, or seeking support during significant life changes, therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore and address your concerns.