Therapists for college students near New York University

Hello, I’m Stephanie! I'm here to help you on your journey to mental, physical, and emotional wellness. In my skillset, I incorporate the arts, mindfulness, and evidence-based behavioral techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I believe in getting your needs met through learning how to manage oneself through day-to-day functioning, as well as finding balance in our emotions.

As a psychotherapist, school counselor, learning specialist, and executive function coach with over twenty years of experience, my eclectic background informs my holistic and neurodiversity-affirming approach to coaching and counseling. Sessions are individualized and collaborative, while providing a supportive and accepting environment for growth. I meet you where you are at now and help you progress toward your goals at a pace that is comfortable for you. My clinical and teaching experience includes working in schools and agency settings. For eight years, I worked as a learning specialist for students with disabilities at Columbia University in which I provided executive function coaching, academic counseling, and learning support. In my private practice, I continue to work with university and professional students, as well as adults in all stages of life. My clients feel safe, supported, and motivated by the work we do together, and I am committed to helping others recognize and cultivate their unique gifts.

With over 26 years of experience, I utilize verbal psychotherapy and art psychotherapy to help you find your emotional voice whether it be about a current situation that is causing you distress or something from your past or future. We hold on to thoughts, behaviors and feelings that seem too overwhelming to share with others. We fear vulnerability. We run from difficult feelings/thoughts. We feel ashamed of our emotional "baggage". Then, we try to hide under a mask because of shame, fear, and anxiety. But hiding in shame only makes us feel isolated, empty and experience self hatred. We become disconnected from our bodies. To promote healing and growth, we will sit through difficult emotions and thoughts until you have a better sense of yourself and self compassion. It is very important for us to create a trusting relationship where you can feel seen, heard and safe. I encourage you to express feelings, fears, conflicts, insecurities, memories and reconnect with your body. You will learn to take off the mask & find inner strengths to bring a sense of connection to yourself & others. We will accomplish insight, self-awareness & compassion, coping strategies, a sense of purpose & connection, and relaxation. I want to help you feel more connected to your life, to remember YOUR truth, dislodge old patterns & reconnect with joy.

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding support is often a difficult first step in any healing journey. Congratulations on making it this far! As a woman of color, I have used my lived experience and therapeutic expertise to support my clients with navigating challenging relationships with romantic partners, family, and/or friends. We often work together to build healthy self-care practices as well as healthy boundaries across life domains (relationships, family, career). I've also worked with many clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity (including members of the LGBTQ+ community). I use a creative and relational approach to find the appropriate fusion of therapeutic interventions to support your needs and work through identified challenges. I have significant interest and expertise in relationship work (specifically healthy/unhealthy relationship practices that can be applied to romantic, platonic, or familial relationships). Whether you're new to therapy or continuing a lifelong journey, it's essential to find a therapist who is a good fit. If you think we'd work well together, you can click on the link to my website to quickly and immediately schedule a 15 minute consultation. Whether I am a good fit for you or not, I wish you well on your journey!

Feel stuck?” Feel like life is overwhelming? Are you seeking help to cope with emotional pain or trauma? Come to me to look within yourself for the answers to your pain and how to change your life. Using my experience as a mother, wife, and former corporate worker, I help my clients navigate problems with work and with love allowing them to find inner peace, strength, and connection. I help adults and adolescents and deal with all forms of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, adoption disorders, adolescent issues, eating disorders, sexuality and gender identity issues, and various adjustment disorders. I am a certified Gestalt therapist who offers an empathetic and understanding presence to give my clients self-knowledge and offer strategies to deal with their depression, anxiety, and other issues, also using somatic and other techniques to strengthen awareness. With this awareness, my clients can change their lives. I offer a nurturing, non-judgmental space to explore issues. I am committed to healing others and invite you to start the path toward awareness, inner peace, and a better path by contacting me today.

I bring a non-judgmental approach to each session, and I meet clients where they are emotionally and spiritually. When working through the struggles adolescents and individuals may be experiencing, I use a supportive and holistic approach. In the course of our time together, we will process the impact of negative behaviors, and we will restore and set goals. Together we will work on growing your sense of self and meaning. While every therapeutic relationship has unique challenges, the common thread to all affirmative relationships is the presence of empathy, compassion, and sincere caring and understanding. "Have patience with all things, but first with yourself. Never confuse your mistakes with your value as a human being. You’re perfectly valuable, creative worthwhile person simply because you exist. And no amount of triumphs and tribulations can ever change that. Unconditional Self-Acceptance is the core of a peaceful mind.” St.Francis deSales

I’m a generalist clinician who helps clients explore and shift patterns that no longer serve them. I work with individuals navigating OCD, anxiety, grief, loss, and life transitions, including college students, young adults, and families adjusting to change. I offer a calm, collaborative space focused on your goals, using evidence-informed approaches like CBT to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and support meaningful change. With over 20 years of experience and a Master’s in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan University, I look forward to working with you.

I’m a seasoned therapist who’s passionate about helping people navigate trauma, life transitions, and everyday challenges. I aim to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and safe to explore your experiences. Together, we’ll work at your pace to build understanding, coping skills, and lasting growth. You're the expert on your own lived experiences! We’ll work together to understand your story, build on your strengths, and find ways to bring more balance and peace into your life. My approach combines trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic insight, and a systems lens to help you heal and move forward. Our first session is about getting to know you, answering your questions, and beginning the work toward healing at a pace that feels comfortable. We’ll explore what brings you to therapy, discuss your goals, and start creating a supportive space for growth and healing.

Clients come to me when they feel overwhelmed in life. The challenge is that the college experience can exacerbate these issues. It can be hard to navigate not only the academic expectations, but also the issues in our relationships. College is a unique and fleeting experience. I would be happy to support you in managing stressors to make this a positive experience. Our work together is based on radical kindness, cultural understanding, and empathy.

My mission is to cultivate healthy, resilient, and connected athletes, coaches, and communities through trauma-informed, whole-person well-being. As a proud first-generation Korean-Filipina American, my journey as a former elite athlete and two decades as a psychotherapist shape how I approach personal growth and transformation. My approach integrates psychodynamic with trauma-informed, meditative, mindfulness, and mastery performance development for comprehensive healing and optimal performance. I’ve built my practice across New York City’s public, nonprofit, and private sectors, providing specialized training at institutions like NYU Medicine and Health and Hospitals while mentoring emerging practitioners from Columbia, NYU, and other leading programs. My experience as a first-gen Woman of Color, athlete, and parent enriches my therapeutic approach. Los Angeles born, New York City nested, I bring bi-coastal energy to my work, including co-hosting “Hahnacity”—a podcast focused on healing through storytelling—with Joy Hahn Silva Millora, former elite gymnast and now coach. Whether I’m cheering for the Lakers and Dodgers or connecting with “The Steam Room” community, I live the connection between athletic mindset and psychological well-being.​

Life can feel overwhelming these days, and meaningful relationships, joys and values can be hard to sustain. The coping patterns we adopt often get in the way of feeling better, and connected with others. My practice fosters an empathetic environment where clients are at ease exploring emotions and concerns. Collaboratively, we address issues such as anxiety, depression and self-esteem struggles, and tackle problems such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, loss and school-related stressors. Jointly, we will define concrete goals, develop real-life coping skills and become more aware of underlying barriers to well-being. I am an LCSW (NYU) with a psychodynamic approach. I also draw on techniques from mindfulness-based therapies and trauma-informed methodologies. A former art history professor and undergraduate advisor (B.A. & M.A., Williams; Ph.D. U.Chicago), I understand the particular challenges college students face. Often, the hardest step about therapy is the decision to begin. I welcome the opportunity to meet you and explore how I can be helpful to you.

I am a cisgender, fat-bodied, and queer-identified therapist who has experience working with a wide range of individuals and folx in various relationship types with concerns including anxiety, depression, relational conflict, complex trauma, grief and loss, body image, self esteem issues, disordered eating, polyamory, gender identity and LGBTQ+ concerns. I provide psychotherapy to folx 18+ using a holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed, and intersectional perspective. Together we will work to find what hurts, ask the right questions, and facilitate your journey towards self-discovery and understanding.

Welcome to the Brooklyn Center for Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, where healing, growth, and transformation are at the heart of our practice. I’m Liza Mordkovich, a dedicated professional with a passion for helping individuals conquer anxiety, addiction, stress, and navigate the complex terrain of perinatal mood disorders. My approach to therapy is characterized by warmth, eclecticism, empathy, compassion, and a focus on solutions. I believe that every person has the innate capacity for change and growth, and my mission is to help you overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and lead a gratifying and joyful life. I draw from a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to assist individuals in coping with emotional distress. My toolkit also includes mindfulness practices, meditation, hypnotherapy, art therapy, and trauma-focused approaches, allowing me to tailor treatment to your unique needs.

I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental, and multicultural lens to ensure the ability of tackling each issue in a safe and healthy way. I specialize in working with teenagers, college students, and the LGBT Community, and I also focus on treating ADHD, Anxiety, BPD, Trauma, and General Life Stressors.

Beginning therapy can be a challenge, and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you may be an additional challenge. As a Psychotherapist, I specialize in management of Trauma/PTSD, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Depression and Personality Disorders. I use a person-centered approach to best serve each of my clients. My role is to be both a "coach" and supporter, who will help you progress from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth. I can assist you with providing new coping skills, and help you to increase insight into the issues you may be facing. I believe that the best therapy outcomes result from building a strong connection, setting goals, and working together as a collaborative team. If you are wanting to modify unhelpful patterns and behaviors, increase ability to reflect, or process a difficult event in your life, I am here to provide you with a safe listening space, and help you with provision of constructive feedback and support.

I specialize in supporting young adults, professionals, and couples who experience challenges with relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, and chronic illness. Finding calm and balance is essential when the world around us is changing so quickly. In fact, times of uncertainty provide opportunities for us to look within, reevaluate our priorities, and recognize what we really need. I’m here to give you concrete help, guidance, and tools to navigate change, communicate effectively, and identify your wants and needs. I work to create a safe, judgment-free space that supports you in finding your truths.

My approach to therapy is both collaborative and evidence-based in order to provide effective treatment to meet your goals. My practice focuses on a variety of mental health disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), school refusal, social anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder. I will work together with you to overcome the challenges that you are experiencing and to improve the parts of your life that are important to you. Throughout my career, I have focused on evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to address a range of mental health disorders. I received specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. I'm looking forward to connecting with you to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals!

I work either in person or remotely via video conferencing. I teach DBT skills as well as provide other types of therapy including CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I help young adults navigate relationships, school, and career choice.

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Heal Anxiety. Release the Past. Awaken Your Creative Self - If anxiety, old experiences, or self-doubt are keeping you stuck, you don’t have to work through it alone. I’m Lauren Deaven, a Licensed Art Therapist for over 20 years, helping women move beyond anxiety, process overwhelming experiences, and reconnect with clarity, confidence, and joy. I blend Art Therapy, EMDR/Flash, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you gently resolve what’s holding you back—without having to relive the past over and over. Together, we’ll unlock your natural creativity as a powerful tool for healing, self-expression, and lasting change. Whether you want relief from anxiety, freedom from old emotional patterns, or space to become your best creative self, therapy can be both effective and empowering. It's time to feel free to be you!