Therapists for college students near Princeton 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 teen...

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I work with adults challenged by internal and external stressors affecting their mood and thought processes and behavior such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief, automatic thoughts, fixed beliefs, delusions, and self-exploration. I particularly understand the strain of being in a challenging academic environment and help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their career goals while balancing relationships and other needs. My practice is open to clients exploring their identity, b...

Purposeful Pathway Consultants (PPC) is a multicultural group psychotherapy practice that works with individuals, families, and couples. We use a collaborative approach to address mental health and life factors causing people distress. We specialize in trauma, grief and loss, life and relational transitions, multi-cultural/ adjustment concerns, and maternal health. We use modalities including, but not limited to: Trauma-informed, Psychodynamic, Attachment, Grief, Cognitive Behavioral Therap...

Mercer Counseling Services offers in-person and virtual therapy services to children, teens, young adults and their parents. MCS is comprised of three therapists who have extensive history working with those managing anxiety, depression, school/relationship problems, working through major life transitions such as adjustment to college or parenthood, and/or managing chronic illness. If you or your child are in need of support, please visit our website to learn more about how we can help....

I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychoanalyst. In a safe and trustworthy space, we will work together to alleviate symptoms and discover your true potential! Psychotherapy can help with depression, anxiety, and procrastination. With nearly 30 years of experience I trust the process of working with the unconscious as well as working with dreams. Having lived abroad for over twenty years, I appreciate differences and value diversity and inclusion. I also work with bisexuals, queer and ...

You give so much to others. What would it be like to care for you too? You’re insightful and you are strong. You’ve been doing the inner work. But life still feels off and you feel stuck in relationships where you give more than you get. Maybe you expected adulthood to bring joy, but instead, it leaves you feeling reactive, drained, or disconnected. Or perhaps at work or school, you're high functioning, but inside, you're stretched too thin. You might be exhausted from keeping everyone e...

In our relationships with ourselves or others, we all have times where the weight of life can make us feel off balance... In my practice my goal is to take the client from where they are and explore individualized solutions that restore a sense of alignment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses an integrative approach, drawing from Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I became a clinician because of my pa...

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-rac...

“If you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, grief, or life issues, I can help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward!”...

With over 25 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, supportive, and welcoming space for individuals facing anxiety and depression, problematic relational dynamics, substance use and/or addictive behaviors, and life transitions. My approach is to work collaboratively to help raise consciousness about what you are facing and to explore inner and outer resources (both conscious and unconscious), such as thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and your dreams, values, and imagination. ...

My name is Kevin Kavookjian (though everyone refers to me as "Dr.K"). I have worked for nearly 20 years as an adult psychiatrist treating numerous conditions, from depression to anxiety. Years ago, when I lived in Maine, I was one of the mental health providers at Bates College's student health center. Given this experience, I am familiar with some of the challenges and stressors that college students face. I can see you in person Thursday afternoons at my office location on Nassau Street, o...

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with college and graduate students experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. I provide prevention, treatment, and recovery-focused care for all eating disorders, as well as therapy for self-injury, grief and loss, illness, and emotional distress related to academic and life transitions. My approach is integrative and relational, incorporating both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral te...

My practice offers caring and knowledgeable support. It takes courage to pursue therapy, so I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment in which effective therapy can take place. I have over fifteen years of experience working with Princeton students in managing such issues as anxiety, academic stress, self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, relationship concerns, difficult family dynamics, and depression. My work with clients shows me that a balance of psychodynamic and mindf...

Finding a therapist can be hard and intimidating; even starting a search can involve marshaling real courage. However, in searching for a therapist, I believe reaching out for help is also an act of hope, an acknowledgment that change is possible. What would therapy be like with me? I take a compassionate, holistic, and empathetic approach to counseling. When the time is right, I integrate humor as a way of finding levity even in life’s hardest moments. My aim is to emphasize solutions and stre...

I am a highly experienced psychoanalytical therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population. My practice includes individuals coping with academic stress, depression, anxiety and relationship building. I use CBT, mindful meditation, as part of my insight oriented approach. I offer both telehealth and in person sessions as options. I welcome your inquiry and look forward to speaking with you....

*LGBTQIA-affirmative care, Trans/GNC support groups *Antiracist, anti-ableist, body-positive (HAES) approach *Stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grad school pressures, parental concerns/independence, relationship concerns, grief, decision-making, self-esteem/confidence, gender affirming (WPATH) letters...

Do others see you as someone who has it all together? Inside, are you feeling like you're falling apart? Do feelings of emptiness consume you? For many people suffering with emotional wounds, anxiety, isolation and hopelessness can become a daily part of life. Sometimes managing painful times from the past intrude on their ability to enjoy the present. Sometimes compulsive eating patterns, substance abuse, spending or even relationships seem like the only way to numb the pain. You don't ...

I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for 30 years and bring experience in many clinical settings including many years managing a university counseling center, to my work. Being a student at Princeton can be rewarding and challenging on many fronts. I am interested in what you are currently struggling with and how to best harness your agency in finding solutions. I will invite you to share your concerns in the context of your identities and all that is important to you. I am also int...

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 learnin...