Therapists for college students near Princeton University

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years providing treatment to young adults coping with transitions. College is a time where you will experience lots of changes. While it can be a really exciting, all of these changes can be stressful and at times really challenging to navigate. If you're feeling depressed, anxious, unmotivated, or lonely, therapy can help you find a place to voice your feelings and identify steps to help you as you navigate college. I offer a warm and empathic approach focused on making you feel heard, seen, and supported. My practice is eclectic where I integrate techniques from several modalities to fit my clients and their unique needs. I am passionate about providing therapy to my clients and working together to help them find hope and healing. I find it one of the privileges of my life to walk with people as they navigate some of life’s hardest journeys. Phone: (609) 495-5940 Website: hopefulheartstherapy.org

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 else regulated while losing touch with your own needs. Or you might be silently carrying guilt for wanting space or simply having needs at all. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. In therapy, I help thoughtful, open-hearted clients explore what’s beneath the surface, untangle stuck patterns, and finally feel at home in their own skin. Together, we’ll go beyond talk to bring healing into your body, your relationships, and your everyday life. The Moments That Move Me What lights me up in this work? Watching you reclaim your power. There’s something magical about the moment a client says, “I stayed calm during that meltdown,” or “I didn’t spiral this time.” I love seeing the pride in your face when you realize you can do hard things, and do them in a way that’s aligned with who you truly are. I also love the joy that you experience when you are able to truly stay present in your relationships. One of my favorite parts of this work is seeing you realize that you don’t have to filter yourself here. You can show up as you are, say what’s real for you, and still feel respected. That kind of comfort and honesty is what makes therapy powerful and deeply meaningful to me. I Keep It Real, Warm, and Deeply Human I have a unique ability to… -Bring humor and heart to even the toughest topics -Help motivated, thoughtful clients soften into themselves -Use somatic, body-based practices to go beyond insight and into healing -Build trust quickly with warmth, curiosity, and a big laugh Clients say I’m easy to talk to, deeply supportive, and refreshingly down-to-earth. If you hear laughter coming from my office, it’s just another sign that healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. My Professional Background I earned my Doctorate in Social Work from Rutgers University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland. I’m trained in EMDR and somatic approaches including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, because I believe real healing often starts in the body. I also teach and consult on trauma-informed care, especially around sexual trauma, childhood trauma, emotional regulation, and parenting, Whether I’m working with a client, a fellow clinician, or a school district, my goal is always the same: to create safer, more connected spaces for growth. Ready to Start? You don’t have to keep navigating this alone. Whether you’re struggling in your relationships, overwhelmed, or just feeling stuck in life, therapy can help you reconnect—with yourself, your needs, and the life you want to live. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit. Reach out at KStolow@KSTherapy.org or 732-659-0496 to schedule yours today.

I help people by offering a holistic viewpoint with practical results. My goal is to provide a safe, confidential, compassionate, and productive environment where all of your emotions are welcome and all of your stories hold a deep meaning. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Coach with several years of experience counseling young adults and adults. MY COUNSELING APPROACH IS: Relational: I engage in a collaborative process with you. I sit with you, listen, and offer feedback and a perspective that sometimes may be different from yours. My office is a safe space for you. Creative and Flexible: I use a wide range of counseling and coaching techniques and adjust them to meet your needs. Props and art supplies and techniques from a range of expressive arts therapies can help you reach new depths in the therapeutic process. Result-Oriented: I will actively work with you to design interventions, exercises, and thoughtful action steps if that’s what you’re looking for as part of your therapy process. Together we look for new solutions and create forward movement.

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 passion for using communication as a survival kit. As a therapist it’s all about being present and taking the client from where they are in that moment. I find it a privilege to have clients settle into my office as a safe space where they can release their stress and pain, and hold their challenges. I see my role as a mediator; delicately decoding language and behavior patterns. I believe that early, proactive intervention can dramatically improve lives.  I work with adolescents, college students. young adults, individuals, families and couples. I have extensive experience in collaborating with referring pediatricians, child study teams, teachers, school counselors, professors, and mediators. I specialize in severe anxiety, panic attacks, ADD, and grief work.

I have worked with Princeton undergraduate and graduate students for many years and understand well the many and varied challenges which students may face; in fact, my MSW field work and my first job were at Princeton's Counseling Center. Many of my clients share a need to explore familial relationships to understand their behavioral patterns and how to make those patterns healthier. My approach ranges from DBT and mindfulness work for anxiety and depression to the traditional psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy. I am also a psychoanalyst, trained at the New Jersey Institute for Psychoanalysis. Among the various issues I treat are anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, behavioral patterns, and academic stress.

If you’re looking to feel more at peace in your relationships, understand your unique sexual template, learn what really works for you!…then i’m the therapist for you. i specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma as well as those seeking to explore non-traditional relationship styles (the umbrella of non-monogamy). i work heavily with the connection between your mind and body and find that i relate well to those managing anxieties and compulsive behaviors. i focus on all things pleasure and self determination.

Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness, reduce anxiety, resolve conflict and navigate challenges in more effective ways. I have broad experience working with university students creating a safe and supportive environment where we focus not only on evidence-based methods, but also on identifying and harnessing your strengths to manifest positive change

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You may feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or exhausted right now. You may have challenges in your relationships with family members or friends. You may be struggling to find a sense of purpose. Imagine what it would be like to have someone really listen to your story. Using a psychodynamic and relational approach, I help my clients identify patterns and recurring themes in their lives. Through our work together, people become more empowered to take action and live the lives they have imagined. Many clients report an immediate sense of relief once they schedule an initial phone call or first session. When you're ready, please email or call to begin the process.

College can be exciting, but let’s be real—it can also be a lot. Between academic pressures, social expectations, and figuring out who you are, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck. I provide a supportive, insight-driven space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences on a deeper level. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, I can help you untangle the patterns holding you back and develop a stronger sense of self. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe, heard, and free to show up as your authentic self. I specialize in working with college students and young adults navigating self-doubt, stress, identity exploration, and the pressure to have everything “figured out.” If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, like you’re constantly chasing perfection, or like your emotions are all over the place—I see you, and I’m here to help. For those in relationships, I also work with couples looking to improve communication, break unhealthy patterns, and build a more fulfilling connection. Whether you’re dealing with conflict, struggling with intimacy, or navigating big changes, I help partners gain clarity and strengthen their bond. I believe therapy isn’t about having all the answers. I believe it’s about giving yourself the space to grow, reflect, and move forward in a way that feels right for you. If you're ready to start that journey, I’d love to support you. I am under supervision with Tracey Post, LCSW

The goal of therapy, as I see it, is not to make a person perfectly happy or to get rid of all pain in life – that would be unrealistic and also not consistent with being a vibrant, thinking and feeling human. However, I do believe that it is the work of therapy to help people experience their lives as meaningful, to help people move in the direction of achieving their goals in life, to live a life where they are able to feel at peace with themselves, forgive themselves, treat themselves with care and respect, and give themselves permission to rest and experience joy. In order to do that we often have to understand the forces that are currently keeping someone stuck in patterns that are painful and unhelpful. Often this has to do with a lack of internal freedom - people often feel that they have no choice but to think and feel as they do now, but this is very rarely true. It becomes our work in therapy to uncover those degrees of freedom that a person actually possesses but has been thus far unaware of. In order for this exploration to be possible, first and foremost a person has to feel safe in our therapy relationship. It is my goal to create an atmosphere of safety, curiosity and playfulness. An atmosphere where a person can feel free from judgement and open to exploring parts of self that have thus far remained hidden. We work together to develop acceptance and compassion for who someone is at present and a sense of hope and excitement about the ways in which they can grow and evolve.

I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about helping creative, motivated, ambitious, open-minded people feel confident & comfortable in their own bodies, reclaim their sexuality and desire, heal through sexual difficulties, and live happy, healthy, and empowered lives. I work with people to better understand their relationships. Not only in relationship with partners and family members, but also their relationship to their own body, thoughts, stress, and Self. I aim to help you feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin. My professional and personal journey have led me to blend Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, compassion, breath and bodywork, neurobiology, mind-body techniques, and the creative healing arts when appropriate.

Welcome to Genesis Psychotherapy and Integrative Health (GPIH), where you, your values, and your self-determination are at the center of the healing process. I see you as a whole person, whose current reason for treatment is a product of multiple variables, which we work together to uncover and address. I also see you as an individual who is ready to embark on a journey where your valid needs are met, while you live life to the fullest. GPIH offers a highly individualized, and often multi-disciplinary approach to optimize positive and timely outcomes for clients. I use an array of therapeutic modalities which draw from Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma and Mindfulness-based CBT, and incorporate the latest neuroscience research into the process. Your time is valuable. Many of the clients referred to my practice have been feeling disheartened and frustrated after years of previous treatments which failed to produce results. I invite you to call me today for a confidential consultation, and begin to experience noticeable, positive advances in your state of well-being.

*I am currently accepting new clients. I offer in person and telehealth* A positive and nurturing client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors to therapeutic success. As an LCSW with over 15 years of experience, I approach therapy from an empathic relational orientation. I place an emphasis on empathy and humor to build the relationship. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their families to help support clients during a time of constant transition/change in their lives which can be overwhelming, confusing, and challenging to navigate on their own. I provide a unique blend of evidence-based treatments for youth in which I am trained including, CBT, DBT, and solution focused therapy. I incorporate individual and family therapy to clients. Please contact me with any questions and to see if we could work collaboratively towards reaching your therapeutic goals.

Whether it's your first time looking for a therapist or you're interested in a new perspective, I welcome you to my practice. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you don't have to go through life's ups and downs alone. My style is genuine, warm, and collaborative. Through exploration of your thoughts and feelings, we will work together to address your treatment goals and help you feel more like yourself again. I specialize in therapy with adults, and especially enjoy college and graduate students. I am experienced with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, and life transitions. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about my practice in order to determine if I am the right fit for your needs at this time. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation. Email is the quickest way for us to connect. I am in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Are you an intelligent and creative person with high aspirations experiencing procrastination, avoidance, perfectionism, negative self talk, or at times anxious and depressed in a way that makes it difficult for you to achieve your goals? Do you want to feel more free, safe, and happy in your relationships? Do you have memories of trauma that constrain you? Together we will collaborate to your unique strengths using integrated and empirically sound approaches to psychotherapy that include traditional talk therapy and experiential methods from EMDR, IFS, and the creative arts therapies. Everyone is different and these approaches to psychotherapy are tailored to your specific needs and goals. I am a Licensed psychologist in the states of New Jersey and New York with twenty years of experience working with children, college students, families, couples, and adults of all ages. I am fortunate to have worked with individuals from many continents. I work with individuals internationally from China, Hong Kong, Israel, and Central/South American countries. I strive to be aware of the power and privilege I have in the therapy space. I invite an enriched dialogue for exploring issues of emotional health, cultural identity, race, class, gender, and trauma issues.

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 strengths as you navigate what brought you to therapy. I utilize a number of therapeutic intervention to help you meet your goals. Some of these include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and compassion and mindfulness interventions. I am a Licensed Social Worker, in the process of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my social work degree from Rutgers University School of Social Work. I am certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

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.

Looking for mental health help is an important step in one’s personal journey. The next crucial piece is finding rapport with a therapist—maybe the most important part of therapy. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression or trauma, or are at a crossroads in your work or personal life, whatever the case may be, our work will examine the complex array of emotions, patterns, and history that inform your feelings and actions. I have training in Trauma-Informed treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Imago, Mindfulness, and broader psychodynamic work and take a creative approach in treatment, putting together a range of interventions tailored to each individual client. I work with clients of all ages, across the lifespan and have deeper experience working with college and post-collegiate aged adults, new mothers, and anyone dealing with life transitions. I have also worked with people struggling with gender and sexual identity and how those important concerns have intersected with their cultures. I believe that a strength-based perspective helps a person to reconsider his or her conception of self and this can aid a person in working toward a growth mindset. I have also studied the use of mindfulness for managing anxiety and gaining the self-awareness necessary for living a calmer, less reactive life. We can work together on learning coping strategies and how to implement them to help you cope more confidently.

Do you feel confused in your current situation, have unhealthy patterns of behavior, or troubled relationships? The first step of successful therapy begins with a genuine, respectful and empathetic connection between therapist and client. I am warm and personable, and strive to create a safe, supportive environment with each person. We will work together to create an individualized treatment plan. The goal will be to help you acquire healthier coping skills, develop increased self-awareness, and improve overall mental health and well-being. My approach involves exploring experiences, relationships, and/or struggles through your life and how it impacts and affects you. The goal of this experience will be to improve your life in meaningful ways. This ultimately will lead to greater insight, transformation and becoming "your better self."