Therapists for college students near Princeton University

Dr. Hue-Sun Ahn approaches psychological issues from the perspective that one’s psychological development is affected by one’s personal history and by the current environment. She aims to help individuals identify strengths and resources that promote resiliency, healthy relationships, and personal development. She uses an insight-oriented approach in therapy but integrates various therapeutic approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Dr. Hue-Sun Ahn is a 1.5 generation Korean American and she is bilingual in Korean and English. She received her bachelors degree from Johns Hopkins University and her masters and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology from University of Pennsylvania. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Pennsylvania Counseling and Psychological Services and has worked at several university counseling centers in the region, including Princeton University, The College of New Jersey and Temple University.

Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression or need support with a recent change or loss, no concern is too big (or small) to work through together. My practice blends traditional Psychodynamic "Talk Therapy" with aspects of Strengths-Based, CBT, Mindfulness, and Narrative techniques according to each client's needs. I specialize in working with clients impacted by a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, past or recent grief and loss, and any stressful life changes. I welcome older teens, young adults and adults. My goal is to earn your trust, learn your history, and help you become your best self. We will work as a team to identify issues, set goals, and learn coping strategies. You will have a safe, confidential space to process and make change. I look forward to working with you.

I believe in the profound gift that quality mental health care can confer and that reaching out for support is a form of personal empowerment and an indication of strength and hope. All individuals have the capacity to effect positive change in their lives; sometimes we just need someone to support us in identifying and understanding the thought processes and behaviors that may contribute to challenges and difficulties in our lives. I help my clients find joy and meaning by leveraging their personal gifts and wisdom in order to achieve their short and long-term life goals. Together we work to understand and gain insight into past conflicts and traumatic experiences and apply those insights towards resolving behaviors that may be interfering with present life and interpersonal relationships. I may also recommend the incorporation of practical behavior modification modalities, when appropriate, to accelerate short term progress. I provide counseling specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, life transitions such as adjustment to college, and have extensive experience working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. My clinical approach is integrative as I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities in order to create an individualized and effective treatment plan for each of my clients. I have expertise and training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Processing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eating Disorder Recovery. I also believe that mindfulness can have powerful application across all modalities. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be invited into the lives of my clients and to travel their journey with them through healing, positive change and self-empowerment. I would be honored to support you in overcoming your challenges, finding joy and actualizing and attaining your life dreams and goals.

Congratulations on the brave decision to seek therapeutic guidance, a true testament to your dedication towards nurturing your mental health. Impactful therapy is built upon the deep, trusting relationship shared between you and your therapist. I consider it a privilege to offer my clients a compassionate listening ear, providing steady support as we untangle ANY complexities of your life, together. I am particularly attuned to assisting individuals navigating challenges of career transitions and workplace stress. I am dedicated to honoring your unique individuality and the intricate interplay between you and the world around you. My approach is holistic and inclusive, aiming to support individuals from all walks of life, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community, while recognizing the rich tapestry of experiences that define us. My goal is to craft sessions finely tuned to your unique needs, dreams, and the multifaceted aspects of your environment. My aim is to tailor each session to your distinct needs, aspirations, and the diverse influences that shape your life story. Together, we will set forth on a path toward recovery, personal development, and fulfillment. I look forward to the honor of joining you on this empowering expedition.

The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing is a unique therapy practice oriented towards holistic healing and continuous growth. We offer traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions. Offering down-to-earth, trauma-informed, affirming therapy services in person in Princeton and via telehealth, I help clients feel seen and appreciated for their authentic selves. As we work together to understand current issues, uncover their root causes, and explore possible solutions, client dignity and autonomy are centered. With connection, sensitivity, and curiosity, I utilize a combination of approaches including Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness and self compassion, art, and more, to help clients gain insight and make positive changes. My specialty areas include neurodivergence; weight from an anti-diet lens; education, school, and parenting; and reproduction, sex, and sexuality. I am passionate about working with all kinds of folx seeking to better understand and accept themselves and the way their brains work. Also offering autism evaluation and assessment for adults. Self acceptance and understanding are key to learning to love ourselves unconditionally, which I believe is one of the most powerful ways to untether and untangle from systems that benefit from our disconnection and disempowerment. To that end, I am passionate about empowering and collaborating with clients in a safe and nonjudgmental setting. Practicing under supervision at Princeton Center for MindBody Healing under Tracey Post, LCSW

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Have you recently experienced a change in your relationship, school, work, or family? Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Whether you are experiencing upsetting symptoms, or just know that you want to make some positive changes in your life, psychotherapy may help. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is focused on helping you best understand yourself including your past, your current struggles, and your hopes for your future. Connecting with the right therapist can play a significant role in successful healing. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship and social problems, self-esteem concerns, adjustment issues, and impacts of ADHD/executive functioning. In addition to being a licensed psychologist in New Jersey, I have also obtained the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT #10591) with the over 30 PsyPact States (psypact.site-ym.com). If you reside in one of the approved PsyPact states, I am licensed to conduct telehealth in your state.

I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples on a variety of issues, like anxiety, self-regulation, depression, addictive behavior and relationship conflicts. Using insight and effective learning strategies, I help people trapped in unproductive and unsuccessful behaviors to improve their health and enhance their relationships and work lives. I use research-based motivational techniques to help people prepare to make change and to maintain these changes in their lives. I incorporate mindfulness and other behavioral strategies to manage stress and anxiety. I am in-network with Princeton University Student Health Plan, and all subscribers will be charged a $10 copay for all sessions.

I am an experienced psychotherapist with an office in downtown Princeton. I have helped many undergraduate and graduate students navigate the stress of academic life. I have clinical expertise in managing depression, anxiety, relationships and PTSD related to sexual trauma. I am psychodynamically oriented which means looking at both the past and present to find solutions that promote growth and improved daily life. I have helped many international students and first generation students. I offer a caring perspective and welcome your inquiries.

I am a clinical psychologist and provide evidence-based treatment for problems including anxiety (and related disorders, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and trichotillomania), depression and many other conditions, such as trauma and grief, substance abuse, adjustment difficulties or problems in interpersonal relationships. While I work with adults of all ages, I specialize in working with young adults (ages 18-28) and have worked in several college counseling centers, including Princeton University, where I completed my post-doctoral residency. Taking a holistic approach, I make sure that we focus not only on the symptoms but on your overall wellbeing. I create a safe and warm environment, where we work as a team to help you live a meaningful life. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to help answer any questions that you may have prior to start of treatment.

I believe most clients want to enjoy a life which includes meaning, balance, and solid relationships including with themselves. Self-understanding and self-compassion contribute to self-empowerment and a stable sense of well-being whether alone or with others. Feeling that your therapist "gets you" and likes you can make it safe to explore one's inner world and reflect on thoughts, emotions, default patterns and potential new behaviors. I draw on many approaches in counseling and trauma recovery, including a gentle connection with parts of the self which may have become shrill, avoidant, critical, rigid, perfectionistic or self-indulgent or otherwise self-protective due to past experiences, or perhaps genetic transmission. When the "worries" of parts are appreciated and the underlying traumas addressed, new energy, resilience and options become available. I find that sharing information about the brain offers reassurance and a sense of "no wonder". I also find that present-moment awareness of the body in counseling often brings surprising clarity, fresh metaphors, and therapeutic momentum. I am an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and while I pray for clients and pray with the occasional client who requests this, my job is to support each person or couple on their unique path. Evangelism of any kind is never appropriate. My own struggles have deepened my compassion and wisdom but I do not let my experiences create "assumptions" in my work. As appropriate, I introduce strategies and practices for self-management, give homework, and help people stay accountable to their own longings, best intentions, creativity and passion, being curious with them about "action blocks". I work with lots of couples at all stages of relationships. I model curiosity and empathy for the emotions and needs which are not being seen, expressed or responded to-- the hurts, fears, and disappointments embedded in off-putting and protective behaviors. I help partners be safely vulnerable so they connect more deeply, treat each other better, and enjoy each other more.

You may be the first to go to college in your family or one of many but either way it can feel like an uphill battle balancing pressures from family plus the additional pressures you put on yourself either consciously or subconsciously . I specialize in working with the South Asian population especially bridging the cultural gap between 1st generation Americans and their immigrant parents who may have a different set of values or a different way of communicating. I practice from an anti-racist/ anti-oppressive lens integrating the mind, body, and spirit (when applicable) connection. I work with adolescents, young adults and couples from AAPI/BIPOC/ immigrant communities and focus on trauma and the ways it shows up, including anxiety, low self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges. I’m passionate about working with intergenerational trauma amongst South Asians. Grateful to be here and connect with you all! I’m out of network. If you have out of network benefits my full fee would be due at the time of service and I would provide you with documentation to submit to your insurance for partial reimbursement of services.

Wendy Perello, LCSW, has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. Wendy will help uncover your underlying strengths, determine your therapeutic goals, and learn more about why you do the things you do. Her holistic approach integrates all aspects of who you are allowing her to curate an ideal approach that combines mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT.

For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adolescents and young adults who have anxiety, mood disorders, gender identity issues, family conflicts and trauma from many different backgrounds. There is no single case that is identical to another, and everyone has their own unique story. I want to hear your story so that I may join your journey to heal. My main approaches are CBT, Family Systems Theory, EMDR, and somatic approaches. I also incorporate Eastern philosophy and focus on the mind-body connection to assist clients in understanding their challenges and rediscovering their authentic selves. As a person who came to the United States as a teen, I personally understand the pressure to succeed, the challenges to navigate the US college system, and the loneliness that limited resources and guidance that first generation college students go through. I have also advocated for people of color and the LGTBQ+ population in an effort to improve equality and deal with human rights issues many years. I strive to provide a safe environment for all of my clients without judgment. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Some of the scariest moments in life are when we feel as though we are losing or have lost control, and I hope to assist you in getting through the chaos. By providing a safe, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment, my goal is to support you in creating a life in alignment with your values and who you would like to be. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ and a National Certified Counselor (NCC), with a master’s degree in counseling from Caldwell University from 2017, as well as experience with CBT, REBT, and ACT techniques, I am confident in my ability to walk with you through the process self-discovery. I hope to hear from you soon; in the meantime, I will be crafting, reading, spending time with family, friends, my partner, and my cat!

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I think that it is important that each individual find a therapist that is the right fit for their needs. I offer a supportive environment when the individual can feel comfortable to express their feelings and issues.

My clients are working on improving self-regulation and self-acceptance. I have and continue to work with clients who with my facilitation are finding the appropriate coping mechanisms that help them through anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Making a decision to pursue therapy is often the beginning of a life changing journey. I can partner with you to set goals and determine a path to growth, healing, and well-being. Working collaboratively allows for exploration and the development of trust and the willingness to tackle challenges. I am licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Pronouns: she/her/hers Through the years Dr. Richards has worked extensively with college students. While early in her career Dr. Richards was heavily influenced by psychodynamic perspectives on human development, in more recent years she has cultivated rich and useful skills in evidence based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and evidence based treatments for anxiety and OCD. Her philosophy includes a commitment to life long learning in the field to deliver the best available care. Incorporated into Dr. Richards's approach is respect for cultural and individual difference and a deep appreciation of how power, access and opportunity impact health and well-being. In her spare time, Dr. Richards enjoys time with her family and friends, travel, reading fiction, theater and museums and hugging her energetic dog. Dr. Richards has been in clinical practice since 1998. Areas of Specialization: University Mental Healthcare, Former Director of the Rutgers University Mental Health Service Training/Certification: Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP for OCD), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE) as well as general stress management reduction techniques such as Mindfulness. Theoretical Orientation: Dr. Richards works with a wide range of students. She adopts a holistic and integrative approach informed by the best available research evidence in the context of an empathic, attuned collaborative connection with each person seeking care. Offering treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, difficulty with regulating feelings, as well as a range of strategies to support movement toward each person's personal values and goals. Modalities: Individual, Group, Couples Counseling, Family, Caregiver with baby/child Language(s) Other than English: Unfortunately, not fluent beyond English Insurance Accepted: Princeton Aetna Student Health Plan