Therapists for college students near New York, NY
We're a Hudson Valley and NYC based practice that provides client-centered individual psychotherapy via tele-health. Our areas of specialization are young adults, life transition, anxiety, depression, harm reduction oriented substance use treatment, and worthiness & perfectionism.
As a licensed mental health counselor based in New York state with more than two decades of experience, I am dedicated to fostering the health, harmony, vitality, and overall well-being of my patients. I specialize in mental health screening and psychotherapy for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention difficulties, and concerns related to health, work, school, family dynamics, and caregiving. If you’re ready to take the next step on your healing journey, please reach out to schedule a consultation or to learn more about how we can work together to support your mental health and emotional wellness. Healing is best achieved in an environment customized to your goals and perspectives. My approach to your care takes this to heart, integrating evidence-based therapies to best suit your struggles that may include emotion-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family systems therapy. Together, we explore your unique challenges and create tangible improvements in your mental health and overall well-being. I earned a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Albany, State University of New York, and have been committed to providing compassionate, effective counseling since 2002. Throughout my career I have treated a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, college students, working professionals, and seniors. I look forward to collaborating with you as well on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Outside the office, I enjoy a wide range of hobbies to relax, unwind, and keep myself centered, including reading, socializing, caring for animals, art, and music.
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 towards adulthood in a chaotic world. Maybe you have started your own family and made the decision to become a parent. You may want to parent differently than your parents, but are unsure how. You might be experiencing anxiety around being responsible for a vulnerable new human being. Children can be mirrors, reflecting our own experiences of childhood back onto us. Perhaps past painful experiences of not having your own needs met in childhood are bubbling up and you want to have a safe space to process and explore those experiences. Making lasting change can be difficult for most, and choosing therapy is the first step on the path towards positive growth and change.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my work is rooted in creating a therapeutic space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, the weight of trauma, cultural or racial identity concerns, life transitions, or relationship challenges, you don't have to face it alone. With a particular passion for supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, my practice is designed to be inclusive and affirming for all patients, and especially meaningful to those who haven't always felt centered in their care. Our work together is genuinely collaborative, because healing happens best when you're an active part of the process. Bridging that gap, together, is what I'm here for. From the moment we begin working together, you can expect a space that is warm, nonjudgmental, and tailored to who you are. No two people carry the same experiences, backgrounds, or goals, and your care shouldn't look like anyone else's. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, my approach is integrative, person-centered, and always collaborative. My style is kind yet purposeful: together we'll work toward recognizing your needs and building the practical tools to meet them. Guiding you toward the support and strategies that help you thrive is what drives every session we share. My path to becoming a therapist began in research. Working as a research coordinator, I found myself consistently drawn to the deeper stories behind the data, and to the real concerns people in our studies were carrying with them. It became clear that being a therapist was the right fit, the place where I could do the most meaningful work. That background in research and community mental health shapes how I practice today. It gave me a unique lens for understanding how large-scale societal and structural forces ripple down and affect individuals in very personal ways, and a commitment to integrative, community-rooted care that I bring to every session. Outside of the therapy room, you'll find me soaking up a Broadway show, getting lost in a good book, or somewhere out in the world on my next travel adventure. Water has always been a source of joy for me, whether that means snorkeling, diving, or simply swimming. Lately, I've been diving into new creative outlets as well, teaching myself embroidery and showing up to Pilates class regularly. They've become my favorite way to reset between sessions and return to the work feeling fully present for you.
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I work with college students who struggle with anxiety, depression, transition and acclimation to school, body image concerns, eating problems/disorders, trauma, social issues and general stress. College can be hard and I'm here to help you manage.
Is 2026 sucking the life out of you? Social media getting you down? Are you navigating the high stress of academics, sports and situationships? Do you wake up every day filled with a sense of existential dread? I can help! Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating (hint: if you're using ChatGPT as your therapist, you might as well talk to a real one). Shoot me a message when you're ready to address your underlying anxiety about the current state of affairs (global and/or personal)! I promise there are better coping skills that don't involve excess coffee, doomscrolling and binge drinking. Let’s work together to make change happen! I have over 14 years of experience working directly with people struggling with chemical dependency, substance use, and behavioral addictions including co-occurring disorders/mental health issues like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, neurodiversity, grief/loss, gender identity issues, and general life stressors. Whether you're looking to vent, laugh, cry, or do 12+ sessions of specific EBP based therapeutic protocols, everyone is different and deserves an individual approach. Let me know what you're looking for so I can accommodate your preferences.
Starting with the "here and now," I tailor treatment to you, whether you are looking to change problematic behaviors, get along better with others, make a difficult decision, or develop greater confidence and peace of mind. I offer an integrated approach of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT skills to facilitate change and growth. In addition to my experience addressing general life issues, I am very experienced in helping people specifically with addressing problem drinking and substance use.
Are you emotionally drained from holding everything together? You may struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, shutting down, or feeling like you're “too much.” I help young adults understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck and disconnected. Together, we’ll make sense of your inner life, relationships, and the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself over time. My style, is compassionate, collaborative, and engaged. It's important to me that we create a relationship where all parts of you feel welcome and safe enough to make the changes you want. I’ve trained in relational psychodynamic therapy with children and adults, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. I believe our early relationships shape us and that healing happens through new relational experiences. In our work, we'll make space to be curious about feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and dynamics that often happen out of awareness. You're welcome to contact me here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. I’ll reply within 24 hours. You can also book time directly through the link on my own website. We'll talk about your goals, questions, and any concerns you might have. If we decide we're not a good fit, I’ll gladly offer a referral.
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 want.
Christina Ercole, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who specializes in psychopharmacology across the lifespan. Ms. Ercole received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fairfield University, where she studied psychology. She then went on to complete her advanced nursing degree at the Yale University School of Nursing. While attending Yale, she trained in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings, working with child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. When Ms. Ercole acquired her RN, she worked as a camp nurse with the Fresh Air Fund during her summers off from graduate school and continues to have a relationship with the organization to this day. Ms. Ercole worked for years as the main psychiatric provider for the Bronx office of a foster care agency, where she provided direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, monthly medication management, and psychoeducation. Ms. Ercole also helped coordinate both mental health and medical follow ups as needed, including hospital admissions and discharges. Ms. Ercole has also worked in a federally qualified family health care center, where she provided trauma focused medication management and psychiatric evaluations to patients across the lifespan, with a diverse range of diagnoses. Ms. Ercole most recently worked in a private practice outpatient setting, where she provided medication management, psychiatric evaluations, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy to an adult and college student population. Ms. Ercole strongly believes in an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to mental health and empowers her patients to be active participants in their health care. She is excited to be a part of the dynamic patient focused team at Modern Integrative Psychiatry. If you would like to make an appointment to see Christina Ercole, MSN, PMHNP for a medication evaluation and consultation, please go to the practice website www.modernintegrativepsychiatry.com and click the “SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT” link to be taken to the secure scheduling website. Please choose the 39th Street location, where you will find a link to make an appointment with this provider.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life events and those in the outside world? Would you like to experience more satisfying relationships with family, friends, romantic partners and colleagues? Are you feeling stuck in your ability to initiate change? I can help. Therapy is a safe environment in which to explore your feelings and the patterns which may be holding you back. I offer a warm and compassionate manner and provide the support needed to begin making changes.
Life can be overwhelming. Between school, relationships, work, and figuring out your future, it’s easy to lose track of your own needs. If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that aren’t helping you, therapy can give you a space to slow down, reflect, and grow. I provide personalized therapy focused on deep self-exploration and healing. My approach is collaborative and insight oriented, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strengths-based frameworks. My style is warm, reflective, and grounded in helping clients build self-awareness shift long-standing patterns, and gain tools to needed to create change, Together, we’ll explore how your personal history and life dynamics shape your present and begin the work toward building greater resilience, and emotional harmony. If you’re ready to clarify your challenges and explore ways to overcome obstacles so you can live with greater clarity, harmony, and fulfillment, schedule a free consultation call to see how we can work together. Looking forward to connecting!
It's getting more and more difficult to resist your compulsions. You're getting upset with yourself for not having enough "willpower." You're having frightening thoughts about yourself and others. Thoughts that scare you or contradict your values and who you are as a person. You experience self-hate every time you give into a compulsion. You're exhausted by your own mental and/or physical compulsions. You struggle to trust yourself and often experience shame surrounding your thoughts. You keep it all to yourself because you fear that others will judge you or betray you. Simultaneously, you need emotional support more than ever. My clinical training includes a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and a master's degree in Clinical Social work from Hunter College. I utilize ERP, the gold standard for OCD, CBT, and solution-focused therapy. I also provide mindfulness tools to help clients increase awareness around behaviors. I work collaboratively with my clients, using my clinical background and their knowledge of self and am grateful to witness them transform into versions of themselves that they never thought were possible. It is a privilege to be allowed into the minds and hearts of my clients. I welcome you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.
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Based on my experience, the students I work most effectively with often face similar challenges, especially as they adapt to college life and cope with stress or feeling overwhelmed. These individuals tend to find value in receiving support and guidance while adjusting to the demands of their new academic and social surroundings. I've found that my approach works best for those who are looking for practical ways to manage stress, improve time management, and build resilience in both academic and personal aspects of their lives. Through establishing a supportive and understanding therapeutic connection as well as medication management, my goal is to empower students to tackle their college journey with confidence and strength.
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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.
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If you are experiencing frequent worry, sadness, insomnia, grief, or work and relationship stress, therapy can help you reach your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, you can learn skills to help you deal with difficult life circumstances and create lasting positive change. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, which is an active form of therapy that can help you develop the tools to better understand and manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Please visit www.psychologyservicesnyc.com for more details and email or call to further discuss how I may be of help.