Therapists for college students near Southern Connecticut State University

At Sound Health and Wellness, we work with college students with a trauma lense, meaning we are very sensitive to their life experiences and helps them feel more in control of their feelings and their lives. Our therapists use a variety of therapies including EMDR to help you manage your stress, your relationship conflicts and to help you gain the skills to feel good about yourself and your growth as an adult. Our therapists are very personable and down to earth.

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Anokhi approaches therapy with the belief that each person’s story holds value, and healing begins when we feel truly seen and heard. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, she work alongside adolescents, young adults, adults, as they navigate the challenges of everyday life whether it’s anxiety, overwhelm, emotional ups and downs, or simply feeling stuck. Anokhi is non-judgmental, she creates a safe space where people feel heard and seen, and where they can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. "I love helping people learn to love themselves and feel more confident. We all deserve to feel that way."

TRAUMA-INFORMED Dana works with adolescents and young adults. She believes that everyone—no matter their age, culture, values, or background—deserves a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a place where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. Dana aims to create an environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves while working toward meaningful and lasting change. “I also use humor thoughtfully in sessions, honoring the depth and vulnerability of what you choose to share—because healing and laughter can absolutely coexist.” “As a trauma-informed clinician, I understand how difficult life experiences can shape emotional well-being, relationships, and how we see ourselves. Trauma can make it hard to feel safe, hopeful, or confident, and the journey toward healing often takes time. I approach therapy with patience, compassion, and respect for your pace, supporting you as you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.” Dana’s approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy. These methods help clients develop practical coping strategies, regulate emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and set achievable goals. She tailors therapy to each individual, collaborating closely to help you create the quality of life you envision for yourself. “I believe therapy is a partnership. My role is to provide guidance, support, and tools, while creating a space where you feel safe to explore your emotions, reflect on your experiences, and grow at a pace that feels right. Together, we can tackle challenges, uncover strengths, and even share moments of humor and lightness along the way.”

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by college life, struggling with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, or caught in cycles of overthinking? You're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m Dr. Paul Hoffman, a clinical psychologist with over 19 years of experience supporting college students through their most challenging moments. For the past two decades, I worked at Yale Mental Health and Counseling, including five years as its Director, helping thousands of students manage anxiety, depression, OCD, and the intense transition to college life. Whether you're adjusting to a new environment, facing academic pressure, navigating relationships, or coping with the stress of high expectations, I provide a warm, collaborative space to explore what’s going on—and tools to help you move forward. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic approaches and integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT and exposure-based techniques, but always tailored to who you are as a person. You’re at a pivotal time in life, full of potential—and also pressure. Therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and learn how to handle what’s hard with more confidence and clarity. Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more yourself.

I am here to help my clients connect with their purposes and joys in life and help tackle obstacles and challenges to what is getting in the way. I am also here to just support and listen in safe space.

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with a passion for supporting individuals and families on their journeys towards emotional well-being. I graduated from Fordham University, where I laid the foundation for my career focused on mental health and social work. With over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with children, adults and families, particularly in birth-to-three programs and school social work settings. My practice is dedicated to providing high-quality care through both in-person and telehealth appointments, making it easier for my clients to access the support they need. I specialize in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety and depression. I also have substantial experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and addressing a range of issues related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, negative thinking patterns, women’s issues, life transitions, boundaries, self-esteem, social skills, transitions, unexpected changes, sensory sensitivity, executive functioning, time management, and organization skills. My therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), executive functioning training, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I offer study support for those who are neurodivergent and typical preparing to take the social work state exams as well. I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each individual and family I work with, ensuring that we create a safe and supportive environment for growth and healing. I am dedicated to empowering my clients with the tools they need to navigate their challenges and embrace their unique strengths. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and enhancing your quality of life. If you are ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I would be honored to work with you.

Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, anger control, negative attitude, low self esteem, limited social skills or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships? Have you experienced past trauma? Are you adjusting to life changes? If you are ready for a lasting change, I am the therapist who will help you reach the goals that you want. I am committed to helping individuals and families work through life struggles. My years of clinical experience allows me to expertly teach appropriate management of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Behavior therapies are used to teach coping skills that will help with effectively regulating emotions and behavior. I will help you in your desire to close the gap between where you are right now and where you would like to be in the future. I help families shift from discord to harmony. I help children, adolescents and adults achieve emotional balance, improve relationships and embrace a life worth living.

Our vision at SWC is to create an environment where everyone has the resources available to them to lead a healthy, productive, safe, and meaningful life. To bring this vision into reality, our mission at SWC is to offer behavioral health services that are person-centered, strength-based, empowering, and collaborative with members of West Haven and its surrounding communities.

At Supportive Solutions Behavioral Health & Wellness, we are dedicated to enhancing your emotional well-being. Our team of compassionate professionals is here to provide customized therapy services that meet your unique needs. Whether you prefer the comfort of an in-person appointment at our Hamden or Cheshire, Connecticut locations or the convenience of telehealth services, we are here to support you every step of the way.

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Imagine feeling in control of your life again. You feel calm, focused and relaxed. You have the strategies and tools necessary to keep your stress in check and you’re making strides toward living the life you desire. Maybe something unexpected recently happened in your life and you're not sure how to navigate through. Maybe your mind is racing all the time, making it difficult for you to focus and accomplish your goals. Maybe your relationships have suffered because of this. Maybe you just feel stuck and need someone to help guide you through this phase of your life. Regardless of your current struggles, I can help. My goal is to help clients develop new skills and insights to improve the quality of their lives, relationships, and careers and move from simply surviving to thriving. In addition to my highly-tuned intuition, I integrate solution-focused strategies to increase insight and awareness into what isn’t working, which opens the doors for lasting change. I believe change occurs when the primary focus is on your goals for the future, not the pain and discomfort of today. Clients have described their experience with me as refreshingly honest and authentic, focused and purpose-driven. I’m often told by clients, “This isn’t what I expected – but in a good way.” If you're ready for change, contact me today!

Expressing oneself can be one of the most liberating experiences a person can have. For some, expressing oneself is a simple act. For others, It can be something that needs support, practice and nurture. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15+years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families. I see all individuals as the expert of themselves, and am here to provide tools, insight and empathy to assist in reaching one's goals. I take a holistic approach to therapy, including mindfulness, meditation, and general wellness. I utilize CBT and DBT. I was also previously a NCAA head coach (as well as college athlete myself) so I uniquely understand the college athletic experience . Together we build a therapeutic and trusting relationship, conducive to gaining insight and making change. I look forward to connecting with you. Offering in person or virtual therapy.

My psychotherapy practice in New Haven, Connecticut welcomes adults 25 and older looking for help with: ◯ complex life transitions like culture shock, immigration, "first generation" status, coming out or sharing same-sex romantic orientation, new parenting, separations, career changes, or middle age; ◯ high-stress situations, including dealing with mortality, death, loss, estrangement, or grief; ◯ high-stress careers in which they experience burnout, vicarious trauma, moral injury, or compassion fatigue. I specialize in growth-oriented therapy based on depth psychology and existential philosophy principles but I draw from several theoretical frameworks, including from psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral models, depending on the needs and goals of each client. My approach is warm and collaborative.

At Achieve Wellness, it is our goal to create a safe and supportive environment while providing a collaborative, holistic and integrative approach to treatment. We believe that everyone deserves access to the care they need and is worthy of feeling well. What makes Achieve Wellness exceptional is our collaborative team, solution-focused approach and positive attitude. Services will be customized to fit your individual needs. If your goals is to feel better, we are here to assist. It is our mission that clients feel empowered and inspired to realize that wellness is possible. Believe you will achieve your goals, wellness and the life you desire!

Mindset for Success Therapy offers LENS Neurofeedback and individual psychotherapy. LENS Neurofeedback helps with problems associated with cognition, mood, motor, motivation, anxiety, reactivity, pain, addiction, fatigue, and organic brain conditions such as TBIs and concussions. The LENS works by disrupting the maladaptive patterns, or looping mechanisms, that the brain has acquired in response to acute conditions such as trauma, concussion, depression, addiction, anoxic event, etc. The LENS encourages the brain to release these inhibitive patterns, and adapt a higher function neural circuitry.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with college life? Do you find yourself struggling with big emotions and low self-esteem? Being a college student today is already really, really tough! College students today need to keep up with school, friends, and the constant pressure of social media. It's no wonder they are feeling more anxious and depressed than ever before (the rates keep rising!). It's enough to make anyone feel like skipping school to hide out and binge on the latest Netflix obsession instead of facing the day-to-day challenges. As responsible adults, we know that ignoring the overwhelm is not going to make the problems disappear. Therapy can help! My clients often leave treatment feeling better about themselves, their ability to handle future stress, and experience healthier connections with others. For more info, please visit my website at www.mallorygrimste.com