Therapists for college students near Princeton University

I am a certified psychoanalyst and licensed psychologist working with adults, adolescents, and families in English, Spanish, and Portuguese in downtown Princeton, NJ.

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Hi, I'm Nirav Soni. I'm a psychologist and I offer in person sessions in Princeton, NJ as well as virtual sessions in NJ and in New York. I have a background in working with students and people in their 20's and 30's. As a therapist I strive to be warm, interactive, and engaging. The people I work with tend to struggle with depression, anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions and problems focusing. I'm happy to help talk to you if you're confused by what you might be experiencing for the first time, or whether you need ongoing support for your mental health difficulties.

If you have found yourself questioning: "Who am I? Where am I going? What the hell is my purpose? Why do I keep repeating these toxic cycles?”, you found the right therapist. I will help you learn concrete and intentional coping skills to build a life that is worth living and full of meaning and freedom from the mental carousel you’re on. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety & depression, perfectionism, and those who are looking to explore their purpose more deeply. I use mindfulness based therapy and solution focused interventions to help you gain more control over your mind & body, emotions, and relationships, so that you can live presently and intentionally. I am a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with 14 years of experience treating eating disorders, complex trauma, anxiety & depression, chronic shame & perfectionism, and those who are looking to explore their purpose more deeply. I use mindfulness based therapy and solution focused interventions to help you gain more control over your mind & body, emotions, and relationships, so that you can live presently and intentionally. I have specific and advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, & compassion focused and mindfulness based therapies. I strive to create a safe, supportive, healing environment and describe my style as grounded, non-judgmental, irreverent, and authentic. I’m kinda funny too! I love to incorporate mind/body practices with intuitive eating principles to help clients achieve full food/body image recovery and freedom. I have experience working in various treatment settings where I assisted with curriculum and program development, and research surrounding the treatment of eating disorders.

Cutting edge psychological and neuroscientific research is showing us that mind and body are closely linked. While my role as a therapist is to provide informed guidance and work with you to address the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are causing distress and interfering with your ability to manifest all of your potential, my approach is highly collaborative, holistic, somatically-focused and trauma informed. I believe that every person holds the seeds to their own healing, and deserves a safe and supportive space to facilitate personal transformation. Every person is unique and so will need an approach suited to their needs and their deeper self. Through the use of different therapeutic approaches to supplement traditional psychotherapy, I will work with you to understand those places where you may be stuck. Together we can discover new and more satisfying ways of being.

I have a speciality in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially GNC and transgender folks. At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I work with young adults to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I guide healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression and OCD. I am licensed in AL, AZ, AR, CT, CO, DE, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. I have extensive experience in both psychology and education. With adults I find that the AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) as well as IFS (Internal Family Systems) Models show effectiveness. For children and teens I draw from CBT, and DBT. The pandemic has posed exceptional mental health challenges for youth. I encourage you to take action sooner rather than later if you or a loved one might be suffering. You are not alone in whatever you are facing and seeking help is a strong intelligent step

I use an integrative, holistic approach, which can include psychotherapies, narrative structuring, and psychopharmacology towards improved insight, function, and happiness. I have practices in Princeton, NYC, and I am licensed in California as well.

Hi there! I'm Beth Fier, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director for SEED Services: Partners for Counseling & Wellness. Our practice offers services that are rooted in evidence based treatment approaches, including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for perfectionism, shame and self-critical difficulties, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for regulating emotions and impulsivity, and the Gottman Method for relationship counseling to name a few. Currently, most of my own work is with individuals who struggle to manage high levels of self-criticism, shame, and/or the patterns of avoidance or over-striving that are often associated with anxiety, depression, problem perfectionism, and trauma. However, we also employ therapists specializing in couples counseling and in working with grief and loss, whether this may be related to our changing post-Covid environment, relational losses or to other difficult life transitions. I have grown to value and believe that we cannot separate mental health from physical, social, or spiritual health. Consequently, within our practice, we typically work from an integrated perspective. We incorporates attention to our social learning history, body-based health, emotional experiencing as we explore patterns of thought and behavior. Most recently, I have completed certification training as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) and as a provider for Stephen Porges' Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). This protocol involves the use of specially filtered music to strengthen the inner ear muscle. This helps us to improve autonomic regulation. This can be particularly useful when there have been experiences of threat or trauma within the context of important relationships. Some of my other experience has included teaching as an adjunct faculty member, supervising clinical interns and new professionals, serving on the executive board of the New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA), and volunteering as past president for the New Jersey Association for Multicultural Counseling (NJAMC).

Welcome! I am so glad you are taking the first steps to feeling better. Whether you are suffering from relationship struggles, depression, difficulty adjusting, anxiety, loss, trauma or just need someone to talk to about your life, I welcome you to reach out to see if my services and treatment are right for you. I offer traditional psychotherapy, expressive therapy, and EMDR. My office (in-person and virtual) is a safe place to share what weighs on you, heal trauma and learn about healthy ways of coping and interacting with people in your life. Together we can make a plan for a fulfilling and positive future. The first step is reaching out. From there we can work together to help you feel better.

Deborah Dumont, DSW, LCSW graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in psychology. She received her MSS from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research after which she completed postgraduate training in Bowen Family Systems Theory at the Princeton Family Center for Education. She received her doctorate in social work from Rutgers University where her focus was on treating families and young adults. Dr. Dumont’s research can be found in scholarly peer-reviewed literature. She has presented at professional conferences. Dr. Dumont has substantial experience working with trauma, self-injurious behaviors, mood disorders, eating disorders and other food and body issues. Of note, utilizing both cognitive-behavioral theory and family systems theory, Dr. Dumont has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders both at Princeton University and the University Medical Center at Princeton. In addition, in her capacity as a trained breast-feeding counselor, Dr. Dumont takes a special interest in assisting women adjusting to the challenges of having a new baby in the home.

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Are you using alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or other substances? Then read on ... At Corner House Behavioral Health, we know that no two stories, no two cases, no two people are exactly the same. The paths to recovery are as varied as the circumstances of addiction. Our masters-level clinicians develop individualized treatment plans that provide support, understanding, and acceptance while encouraging clients to build on their own individual strengths. The pathways to recovery are as individual as our clients. Our services include Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs for Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring issues, group sessions, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and Spanish-language services.

I am a clinical and health psychologist with a background in mind-body-spirit approaches to wellness, and over a decade's worth of experience counseling university students. My practice is focused around supporting BIPOC students in thriving through the unique demands and challenges they face on their journey through academia. I endeavor to co-create with my clients a space that feels warm, safe, grounded and connected, and that allows for open, honest, and focused collaboration. My approach is holistic and integrative, it centers the unique experiences, perspectives and goals of each client, and it is increasingly informed by liberation psychology and decolonizing perspectives. I am currently offering both short-term (i.e., approx. 6-12 months) and longer term psychotherapy around the following issues: -anxiety -insomnia -adjustment to school -time management/organization -stress management -grief/bereavement -chronic pain management -adjustment to chronic physical illness/disability -excoriation/trichotillomania disorders -creating dietary and/or physical activity changes that are sustainable, nourishing and balanced -tobacco cessation -death anxiety -boundary setting -engaging in radical self-care/nourishment/healing while negotiating academic demands -soothing and toning the nervous system to cultivate resilience in the face of stressors and trauma -exploring and clarifying core values (especially, but not exclusively, spiritual/religious-based values) -showing up to life in greater alignment with core values -challenging internalized "impostor syndrome" -creating a deeper, more present and attuned connection with the body and its wisdom -exploring and unpacking the holistic impact of colonization on the Self, and identifying concrete ways to holistically disrupt and divest from harmful systems and cultivate empowerment

Arleen Rodriguez has vast experience working with adults and adolescents. Arleen believes in a holistic and trauma-informed approach. Arleen's lived experience as a Latinx woman provides her with a unique understanding of intersectionality and the challenges experienced by BIPOC.

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I'm glad that you've found your way here. Like all of us, you want to feel more alive and fulfilled. Together we can figure out how you are getting stuck, experiment with new choices, and support you to heal and create a vibrant life. I am an LCSW providing experientially-based therapy to young adults and adults with issues including trauma, complex and developmental trauma, stress, academic stress, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship problems, writer's block, creativity issues, and low self-esteem. I work with you as a whole person, respectfully and nonjudgmentally. I want to understand where you are coming from, including how your culture shapes who you are. Together we build a relationship of trust within which you can feel safe to explore, experiment, heal, and rediscover your own strengths. I have an engaged and empathic style and like to focus on the present moment as a source of experiential learning and change. Body, mind, and spirit are all involved in the process. I am a certified Gestalt therapist who is also trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, Complex Trauma, and Trauma-Focused CBT. I have an academic background, having received my PhD in American Poetry from Princeton, and have worked with a number of graduate students and undergraduates at Princeton. We've worked on issues related to dissertation completion, advisor relationships, cultural adjustment to Princeton, defining one's own values and identity, and empowering creative work, among others. I flexibly use a combination of approaches to meet you where you are and meet your needs.

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MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, & ADULTS Here at Lifeback we provide services for those six years old and up. We are out of network but we do accept most insurances with out of network benefits. LifeBack is committed to providing superior patient care through a wide range of treatment modalities. Our patients achieve their goals with the support of our dedicated and dynamic team. LifeBack honors the needs and values of each patient, as we share in your goals on a journey to wellness! Our clinical team is experienced, diverse, and trained to offer a variety of treatment options for a wide range of mental health and psychiatric needs. We currently have 18 clinicians and 5 prescribers here at Lifeback.

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I believe therapy can help one learn to navigate strong emotions and better regulate one's responses to life's challenges. Feeling understood and validated by one's therapist can allow one to develop insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In knowing the context and meaning that underlies how we relate to the self, to others and to the world, we have greater choice in breaking free from distressing patterns that may be keeping us stuck. Over time, the therapeutic relationship becomes the vehicle that allows one to carve a personal and professional life that feels satisfying and deeply meaningful. The core foundation of my work with clients is establishing a warm and empathic space that allows them to express, explore and understand their struggles which have resulted from a unique mix of internal and external dynamics. I believe in working in a collaborative and flexible framework, drawing from various theoretical orientations and perspectives on mental health and suffering. I have worked extensively with clients dealing with depression, anxiety and other clinical diagnoses. I also have experience working with issues related to life transitions, grief and loss, trauma/abuse and difficulties in relationships including family conflict. I am deeply interested in struggles stemming from identity and identity intersectionality related issues around sexual orientation, gender identity, SES, race and more.