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Therapists for college students near 10003

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Shannon Stapleton, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Rochester, NY

Many students I work with are navigating big changes, whether it’s adjusting to college life, managing anxiety or OCD, or trying to find balance in relationships and daily routines. You might feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or worry about not having things “figured out.” In our work together, we’ll create a supportive space to better understand your story, identify what’s been keeping you stuck, and build tools that bring more clarity, confidence, and calm to your daily life. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and that’s okay. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether we’d be a good fit. When you’re ready, I’d be happy to connect and explore how I can best support you.

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Ricky Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Latham, NY

Do you worry a lot, feel stressed, or overwhelmed all the time? Do you experience recurring unpleasant thoughts that impact your perception of the world or yourself? It might be exhausting to have a head full of racing ideas, but via therapy, we can try to free up some mental space. As a therapist, I have had the honor of helping patients who have a wide range of issues, such as stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I'm passionate about assisting people in overcoming the obstacles preventing them from engaging in more constructive self-talk, having a calmer mind, and living their best life. Psychotherapy can significantly improve your mental well-being. I specialize in treating various mental health issues. I meet clients where they are and begin the journey from there. I also utilize an integrative approach as fit. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but know that you're on the right path. Let us work together to bring balance and enjoyment back into your life.

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Brett Hullihen Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor
Rochester, NY

I offer the ability to engage conversation regarding anything from test anxiety to the meaning of life. I love working with the college population because they are just finding out who they are and are always thinking critically about themselves and where their talents and abilities fit into this chaotic world. I can help provide guidance to discover what is preventing you from reaching your full potential in both an emotional and intellectual way.

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Jake Wasserman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Poughkeepsie, NY

Have you been feeling lost or stuck? Feeling disconnected with yourself? Or feeling alone in the challenges you are facing? I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have; that we are shaped by the tools we have adopted or have learned throughout our lives. However, these tools aren’t always enough, or don’t serve us in the ways we truly need. Many of our emotional challenges or struggles come from pieces of ourselves that are hurt or misunderstood. While these experiences can feel isolating, this is not a journey you have to approach alone. I work with clients to help them explore their identities, develop self-compassion, process trauma, and learn more effective ways to identify and manage their emotions. Through a mix of counseling modalities, we will work together to help you heal and feel better equipped to handle both current challenges and those you may face in the future. As someone who's been on the "other side of the couch", I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating; not knowing if things are going to "get better" can be scary. However, therapy is not always about just moving forward, but rather sometimes visiting the past or sitting in the present so that you can grow and feel more prepared for the future.

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Dotti Howe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Walton, NY

I work with all that are misunderstood. While my specialty is working with autistics and ADHD, due to misdiagnoses in females, adopted youth, LGTBQIA2S+, and BIPOC, I welcome all so that we can discover an affirmative proper assessment for answers and treatment. I specialize in helping children learn practical methods for managing difficult emotions and difficult situations at school as well as adults in the workplace. I help parents learn research-based parenting that is emotionally safe and improves crisis stabilization at home and school, including throughout the circle of life. I include parents in the process of discovering techniques that actually help children, including improving family function and relationships. In addition, I also support active duty and retired veterans and their families, as well as civilian contractors with PTSD and the difficulties navigating a military lifestyle, as well as transitioning back into a civilian lifestyle. In addition, I also specialize in substance use treatment and parent/family support counseling. I also provide support for those that participate with NY’s self-direction and provide complimentary billing to the participant’s FI without the hassle of self-pay.

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Sarah Rowland
Psychologist
Kenmore, NY

You do not need to be fixed. Your feelings are valid. It will get better. You will not always feel this way. And if you don’t believe this, I am here to support you through your darkest, most difficult times. As a licensed psychologist, I can be the listening ear and objective, kind voice. To help you process trauma, depression, and anxiety. Explain and discover why you emotionally eat or spend money, restrict food or control things in your life. Learn to reduce feeling overwhelmed or scattered. I can help you find your way and guide you to where you want to be.

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Alison Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ulster Park, NY

Hello! I’m a therapist who believes that real healing happens through self-compassion, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. If you’re feeling stuck in the same old patterns—overthinking, people-pleasing, shutting down emotionally—I’m here to help you shift that. A big part of my work is helping people feel their feelings in a real, embodied way. We’ll slow down, tune into your body, and start to notice what’s actually going on underneath the surface. I use somatic tools to help you reconnect with yourself and move through emotional blocks—not just talk about them. At the same time, I’ll support you in building practical skills that make daily life feel more manageable and empowering. I always keep a trauma-informed lens and acknowledge how systems of oppression and past experiences impact your nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy with me is about creating space for change while being kind to yourself along the way. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

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A Beautiful Mind Mental Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta, GA

Hello there, I'm Yolanda, Are you struggling with day to day tasks? Do you feel overly consumed with your thoughts? Are you losing meaningful relationships? Well, I'm here to assist you with managing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, and schizophrenia. As a team, we can identify issues and attack them from a medicinal standpoint. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, it will be my goal to advocate for you who struggles to be heard or respected, and to manage your treatment with compassion, understanding, and attention to holistic care.

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Nelima Gaonkar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ithaca, NY

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Amanda Brechko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nichols, NY

Let’s be real. Life is hard. It is messy and crazy and sometimes, it just feels out of control. Your space is a mess, your roommates are on your last nerve, you have a major assignment to work on, and you just cannot get a moment to think straight. Then there’s that thought in the background that you’re not doing enough, that you’re not enough. You’re questioning yourself and feeling overwhelmed. College is hard. This phase of life is hard. Feeling the pressure to succeed can feel unbearable. This is where therapy comes in. To learn how to address these thoughts & emotions in a safe space and develop a plan of action to move forward, feeling confident in yourself.

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Margaret Morrow
Counselor
Grand Island, NY

Hello! I am happy that you are here! Sometimes life is really hard and we need a space to express our thoughts, feelings and experiences that continue to hurt today. Possibly you have experienced a trauma or stressful event that still impacts you. You may be depressed, anxious or are having problems in your relationships or at work. Perhaps you are struggling with managing your stress and know that something really needs to change but you aren’t sure what steps to take. Therapy is a safe place to learn new strategies and ways to improve your day to day life. There is a help and healing can happen. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals of all ages. I provide therapy for a wide range of issues including treating Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, peri and postnatal mood disorders, stress management and addressing life changes. I have extensive experience in the treatment of trauma including all forms of abuse. Sometimes people come to therapy and aren’t quite sure what steps they would like to take to make changes. That’s ok! We will work together to determine the best path to wellness. This can include a variety of different methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and include Mindfulness Practices. Our treatment direction will focus on your needs and goals and we will create a plan to best accomplish this. With the convenience of online therapy taking care of yourself is a possibility. Telecounseling allows us to connect anywhere in NYS with secure, convenient appointments. There’s no need to figure out time off from work or school; transportation is no barrier when you can schedule and attend your appointments directly from a laptop or mobile device. Let’s set up a free consultation to talk more about how I can help you make changes. Please reach out to me with any questions and I would be happy to answer!

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Philip Cawkwell
Psychiatrist
San Jose, CA

Dr. Cawkwell is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Having been trained at several elite institutions including UPenn, NYU, Harvard/MGH, and Stanford, Dr. Cawkwell has a specific interest and expertise in ADD/ADHD, Executive Functioning, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder, and Early Psychosis (Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder).

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Megan Walsh
Music Therapist
Chicago, IL

My clients are often experiencing increased stress, worry, sadness, and a feeling of uneasiness that impacts their daily life. These feelings may be intensified by struggles in personal relationships. I begin therapy in a holistic manner, learning who my clients are as a whole person and working collaboratively with them to determine the most effective course of treatment. I practice through a psychodynamic lens, helping clients to understand how experiences from their past might be informing their present challenges. I offer CBT and DBT techniques to help clients reframe negative thought patterns, sit more comfortably with anxious feelings, and implement improved communication skills to achieve more meaningful, joyful relationships. I integrate creative elements into the therapeutic space, inviting clients to move into into breathwork, journaling, music, and art as a means to foster deepened exploration and insight into the issues at hand. I bring warmth, humor, and deep insight into the therapeutic relationship. I understand the vulnerability therapy entails and believes feeling comfortable and connected to your therapist is integral. I believe in the power of the therapeutic process to help you move through difficult experiences towards greater feelings of connection, self-compassion, and wholeness. On the practical side of things, I am a Licenced Creative Arts Therapist and board-certified music therapist working with young adults in prominent teaching hospitals and in private practice for over 7 years. I graduated with my master’s in music psychotherapy from New York University in 2014 and am currently completing training as an advanced analytical music psychotherapy practitioner.

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Michelle VanHatten
Marriage & Family Therapist
Camillus, NY

There is so much to say about “Going off to college…” As you can already imagine, transitioning to college is no easy feat. Once you add the life experiences of foster care, adoption, and trauma to the mix, figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life sometimes feels unmanageable. School, your family and friends don’t always give you the support you need. You lay awake at night, going over the day, again and again, to figure out what destroyed that afternoon – or morning or evening. Before you know it, you’ve struggling with school – and nothing seems to be helping. You’re nearing the end of your rope, but what’s next… Effective and Specific methods that bring hope and healing to your family: College can be hard, stressful, and exhausting. The academic pressure and the stress of independence can impact your relationship with yourself, your friends and family. It doesn’t have to be this way! Together, we’ll make breakthroughs and create lasting connections to reduce the effects of harm and promote lasting emotional growth. Working with an experienced clinician who personally and professionally understands the unique challenges of college amidst the added stress of traumatic experiences can give the support and guidance you need. Imagine how much easier it would be to go to class with someone guiding and supporting you along the way. I can be someone who can help you access the resources available while navigating the emotional, physical, and mental challenges you encounter every day. Hi, I’m Michelle VanHatten. You have a unique opportunity to end the stressful days and change yourself for the better. Get the support, skills, and strength you need for hope and healing for yourself, your kids, and your family. Call (513) 781-9764 today to set up your free 20-minute phone consultation.

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Yen Wu
Pre-Licensed Professional
Ithaca, NY

At Clinical Associates, we are a dynamic team of trained, experienced therapists who are dedicated to clinical excellence in a supportive environment. All therapists hold advanced social work degrees and are able to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of concerns. It is our passion and mission to collaborate as we guide clients on the path to their best lives. Common concerns include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, panic, phobias Depression, hopelessness Grief and loss Relationships Eating disorders Trauma LGBTQ+ concerns

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Westchester Parent & Child Therapy
Group practice
White Plains, NY

Welcome to Westchester Parent and Child Therapy At Westchester Parent and Child Therapy, we recognize that each person enters therapy as a unique individual with their own upbringing and life experiences. However, none of us exist in a vacuum—we are all shaped by the relationships, families, and environments that surround us. Our past influences our present, and through therapy, we can explore these connections, gain insight, and create a path toward healing and growth. By understanding how our family of origin and broader systems impact us, we can break unhelpful patterns, foster meaningful change, and build a future that aligns with our values and emotional well-being. Our Team Our team includes licensed clinicians, provisionally licensed clinicians, and master's-level interns. Our licensed therapists, credentialed in NY, NJ, and CT, bring extensive experience across various therapeutic modalities. Provisionally licensed clinicians receive supervised training as they work toward their terminal licensure, and our master's level clinical interns provide fresh insights while working under close supervision. Our Services We offer therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our individual therapy services help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Couples counseling focuses on strengthening communication and resolving conflicts, while family therapy supports improving relationships and fostering understanding. Group therapy offers a space to connect with others experiencing similar challenges. Our Approach & Specialties We integrate evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-focused therapy. We specialize in addressing challenges unique to both men and women, such as societal pressures, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Additionally, we support individuals preparing for parenthood and navigating postpartum challenges. Flexible & Accessible Care We offer flexible scheduling, sliding scale fees, and provide a complimentary consultation to help you find the right fit. Get in Touch We’re here for you whenever you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing.

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StatPsychiatry PC
Group practice
Melville, NY

Stat Psych is Long Island's premier outpatient psychiatric group. In our community, the demand for mental health treatment is so great that it has become common to have to wait several months for an initial appointment with an outpatient psychiatrist. At Stat Psych, we prioritize efficient treatment and take pride in offering flexible scheduling options. We perform comprehensive evaluations, provide appropriate referrals to therapy and prescribe medication when appropriate. The team at Stat Psych is fully equipped to treat individuals in crisis situations who are in need of immediate intervention. We also offer scheduled initial and follow-up appointments and focus on providing care on a regular basis. From our evidence-based process to our reliable client care, we're here for you. Our wide range of services are backed by industry knowledge and our passion to help clients find solutions perfectly tailored to their needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.

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Monica Parente
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Stress, anxiety, social isolation and depression lead many college age students into therapy. Many times these problems are rooted in low self-esteem. Perfectionism leads to procrastination which often times can lead to depression. Utilizing different modalities I can help you work on these life stressors so you can lead a productive and better life. I will give you the tools to work with.

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Spencer's Therapy Practice LLC
Group practice
Fairfield, CT

Do you worry about the future? Would you describe yourself as having difficulty with perfectionism, relationships with family & friends, social anxiety or identity? We are a small practice with two therapists--Spencer & Carlie who love providing therapy to young adults as they navigate this exciting and nerve wracking time moving from childhood and dependence to adulthood and independence. We often work with young adults who may have had therapy in high school but did not previously find therapy helpful (often due to a lack of agency in picking their therapist, misunderstanding or invalidation of their experiences, disruptions in confidentiality or lack of concrete coping skills/goals worked on). We provide a reparative experience where clients feel genuinely supported and able to advocate and ask for what they need. We use a variety of different therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal-Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Therapy, EMDR, Goal-oriented Therapy and Mindfulness. Our clients often move towards a feeling of confidence, improved relationships and belief in their abilities to handle any challenges that may come their way.

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Natalie Cometa LCSW LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stamford, CT

Do you struggle with often thinking about the worst case scenario? Does it affect your ability to sleep, function at work, and enjoy certain activities? Do you feel overwhelmed by things that you constantly have to do, resulting in feeling stuck and unable to take any action? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to live a life that is free of anxiety? People are feeling anxious on a regular basis now more than ever. However, life does not have to stay like this. Therapy can help you conquer tasks by learning coping skills to manage these day-to-day stressors. In my practice, I use a combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help you manage these daily stressors. You will learn realistic coping skills to then conquer that feeling of being stuck. I also emphasize the importance of the mind/body connection.

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