Therapists for college students near New York University

Navigating college and young adulthood can feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, identity struggles, or the pressures of big life transitions, it’s easy to feel stuck or alone. At Clarity Therapy, we understand the unique challenges young adults face. Our experienced and diverse therapists specialize in helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, heal from past wounds, and learn effective coping skills...

You may be entering a new stage in your life, whether it is heading to college and moving out of your childhood home, starting your career, choosing to seek graduate or advanced training, or becoming serious in a committed relationship and starting your own family. You know what you want to achieve, but need additional support in navigating the stresses of setting off on this new path. Or maybe you want help in redefining the roles your family members and loved ones have in your life as you walk...

I believe that therapy, with a therapist who can help you feel safe, secure and seen, can restore our inherent joy, curiosity, creativity, and connectedness, which are often impaired or lost altogether as a result of trauma or past attachment wounds. I am a relational therapist and specialize in exploring patterns that come from our families of origin, relationships with ourselves, with our friends, romantic partners, and children, as well as relationships with food and substances. I tailor t...

Hi, I’m Jess Benston (she/they), a licensed art therapist and clinical supervisor with 17 years of experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, depression, burnout, and identity exploration. Adapting to college is a big deal—whether you're adjusting to new independence, feeling the weight of expectations, or just feeling a little lost. Therapy with me is a warm, creative space where you can be yourself without pressure. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. We’ll mov...

I am a psychologist licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Michigan providing individual and couples therapy to adults, in-person and via tele-health. I have experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, concerns related to gender/sexuality, substance use/addiction, trauma/PTSD, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, young professionals, and artists. My...

We specialize in providing bilingual/bi-cultural psychotherapy to Asian international students, especially Chinese students. All our therapists are familiar with the nuances in Asian cultures and can provide bilingual therapy. Therapy can be a little nerve-wrecking for many college students who are first-time therapy seekers. In our work, you will be warmly supported to ease your way into emotional awareness, see your true self more clearly, feel safer, and move towards actual changes you wan...

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-Are you struggling with the transition to a more independent phase of life? -Are you overwhelmed by the transition to college and balancing everything on your own for the first time? -Do you feel like everyone else but you has somehow figured out “adulting”? -Are you getting into conflicts with your parents, feeling like they still view you as a child? Many young adults feel alone in these experiences, with the idea that everyone else seems to “have it all together.” Transitions such a...

I am a mature psychoanalyst who has experience working with college students and other young adults who are facing life transitions. My areas of strength are working with trauma and BPD. You may be carrying a lot of trauma even if you don't identify yourself as a trauma survivor. My approach is not goal or coach oriented. I do not give advice rather I help people to get in touch with their authentic self so that they may be better able to cope with life's challenges....

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Finding the right therapist matters, and starting therapy can feel vulnerable. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered. My goal is for therapy to be both practical and reflective—a place for insight, growth, and genuine change. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion dysregulation, increased stress, and life transitions. I work with individuals at different stages of life, ...

I enjoy working with college students. It is so much wiser to try and get hold of whatever issues you are struggling with earlier in life, rather than later, as problems can repeat themselves and really become entrenched, causing you pain and needless suffering. In addition, opening yourself to another person and focusing on what hurts often takes courage. My college age patients are often dealing with relationship changes, a changing sense of personal identity (sexual or in terms of sense of ...

Liberation-Based Therapy is a specialized services psychotherapeutic group practice rooted in liberation-based healing. We understand that systemic and structural forces shape our lives, and we meet you with curiosity, compassion, and a belief that healing is communal. We see everyone: with a focus on The People of the Global Majority (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, Immigrants - anyone that sees themselves at the intersections. Finding the right therapist matters and you deserve to choose someone who feel...

We are ready to work with you! Family & Personal Counseling offers individual, group and family counseling for a wide range of issues and concerns -- couples counseling, family relationships, bereavement/grief, addiction, stress reduction, anger management, children's behavioral concerns, weight management and depression. We will help you get your life and the lives of your loved ones back on track right from the start. Family & Personal Counseling offers a multi-discipline approach to help cha...

We believe in therapy that empowers individuals to make meaningful changes and lead fulfilling lives. City Center Psychotherapy is a group private practice in Midtown, New York City founded by Dr. Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R , Professor and Director of New York University’s Post-Masters CBT Certificate Program. Dr. Schmidt leads a team of highly skilled clinicians who specialize in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, in addition to their own unique areas of expertise. Ci...

We are a group private practice located in the Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan. We offer individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as trauma treatment using EMDR. We are proudly LGBTQ+ affirmative and specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, issues related to race and identity, and more....

We are a team of clinical psychologists and social workers that provide affirmative therapy for all individuals. We focus on creating safe spaces to facilitate healing while encouraging our clients to take committed action towards the lives they crave. Our approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Therapy. These approaches have a profound impact on individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, ...

Dr. Del Psychotherapy on Park Avenue is committed to serving the New York community. Each clinician brings their years of training and individual life experiences to the work. There is a commitment to developing a safe space where you have the opportunity to figure out who you are. What your needs are and how you get your needs met. Each clinician has an integrated approach to working with people. We appreciate the courage it takes to go towards therapy and we work very hard to be sensitive to e...

Pamela Rice, LMSW, graduated from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. She believes nurturing our emotional well-being allows for more peaceful relationships with ourselves and with others, and helps us to navigate the world more easily and authentically. Whether you are looking to understand and ease symptoms of anxiety, trauma, or depression, or you are interested in improving your mind-body connection, Pamela offers you space, resources, and support for this work....