Therapists for college students near 10003

You feel anxious and it’s hard to shut your brain off. People tell you to relax, but it’s not that easy for you. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but it’s hard to sit back and enjoy it. Your standards for yourself feel too high, and you question how long you can keep this up. You tend to doubt yourself and your abilities and look to other people to reassure you. It’s hard to take up space, feel confident, and speak your truth. You want to feel present in your life and like you’re able to love and appreciate yourself just as you are. You want to feel confident, courageous, and like you are able to advocate for yourself. You want to feel happy, calm, and at peace with your life, your relationships, and your career. I specialize in working with young adults with anxiety, people-pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism to build self-confidence and live a life they love. A better future is possible, and I'm here to help you create it. I can’t wait to hear from you, send me an email or call me to schedule a free phone consultation.

We have many years of experience working with young adults, especially those transitioning into college and those getting ready to launch into the real world.

More beneficial than any technique offered during treatment is finding the right person to work with. You will find me to be insightful, genuine and completely with you while in session. I work to create a calm, safe, trusting environment so that true growth can occur. I focus not only on alleviating symptoms, but strive to find the core issue(s) causing the symptoms so that growth is lasting. I recognize each person and situation is unique and tailor therapy accordingly. My background encompasses more than academic and office-based therapy. For over 20 years I have worked with people from varying backgrounds in schools, camps, businesses and the medical field. This experience has allowed me to develop a unique and effective form of therapy my clients can understand and apply in their every day lives.

My primary focus is providing honest communication with patients and quality resources for all those involved.

My name is Alison Varianides and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Westchester Psychotherapy PC which has 21 therapists at the practice. Chances are we will be able to find you the right one for you! There are probably many different reasons why you came to this site today. Maybe you've been feeling more stressed out or anxious lately. Perhaps you have been feeling depressed or less interested in things you once enjoyed. Maybe things at school are causing you to feel overwhelmed or you recently suffered a loss. Maybe you broke up with your partner or are struggling with relationship issue. You may feel lonely and crave attention or more meaningful connections with other. If any of this sounds familiar, therapy for you may be the first step in the journey of growth and healing. Whatever your reason, you are here because you want or are considering help. Psychotherapy gives you an opportunity to heal from self-doubt and fears, learn more about yourself and to develop stronger, more effective ways of dealing with your emotions. The clinicians at Westchester Psychotherapy pride themselves in the ability to make relationships and connections with individuals of all backgrounds. Westchester Psychotherapy PC is a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents (5 and up), adults, couples and families. The specialized practitioners of Westchester Psychotherapy are highly trained and experienced and work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues in a relaxed and comfortable setting. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to include Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused, Supportive and Eclectic. Westchester Psychotherapy believes in a Team Approach to treatment and the clinicians often collaborate together to offer a highly personalized and tailored treatment plan to meet each client's needs. Our goal is to help you create a healthy and fulfilling life and to teach you the tools you need to maintain this life after you leave therapy. Finding a good fit is essential when working with a therapist. Westchester Psychotherapy offers free telephone consultations that allows us to discuss your goals and decide whether Westchester Psychotherapy is the right place to help you accomplish them. We invite you to see how we can be of help to you. Please contact us for a consultation today.

I work with students and clients struggling with stress, isolation, anxiety, depression, and balancing all that comes with being in college from new relationships to academic challenges. It can be a very overwhelming time- physically, socially, existentially, emotionally. So much is changing all at once! I am here to support you with staying connected to yourself and knowing yourself more deeply amidst it all!

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Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Welcome to MindWell Psychology. At MindWell Psychology, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Our work is grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s experience. We offer psychotherapy, comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation, and school- and community-based services, partnering closely with families, educators, and organizations to support meaningful, lasting change. Our clinicians bring warmth, rigor, and curiosity to their work—meeting people where they are and helping them move toward where they want to be. MindWell Psychology is committed to accessible, ethical, and collaborative care. Whether you are seeking therapy, evaluation, or systems-level support, we aim to create a space where people feel understood, supported, and empowered. Learn more at www.mindwellcenter.com

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in working with young adults and students. I spent 10 years on staff at various university counseling centers around the country and now work in private practice doing individual psychotherapy in Illinois and New York. My approach combines my education, training, and own life experience to work with individuals collaboratively, with a focus on how to meaningfully and healthfully navigate life events. While trained as a generalist to provide treatment for a variety of mental health concerns my clinical specialties include working with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/family distress, life transitions, grief/loss, and stress management.

Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed? Does it feel like you are struggling to cope and not enjoying life the way you wish you could? Sometimes it's easy to get trapped in the endless whirlwind of negative thoughts and emotions. It can feel so isolating and discouraging. It seems like nothing you try works out, and it impacts every area of your life. I can help you end the constant self-doubt, stop people pleasing behavior, and break out of the negative patterns that don't serve you. We can work together to help you develop positive coping skills, improve communication and change your thought patterns so you can finally feel free, happy and confident to be your authentic self. When you feel ready to make positive changes, I'm ready to help you! Give me a call today, so we can schedule our first session and get you on the road to feeling better now.

I want to begin by applauding your initiative in seeking counseling services. Acknowledging the need for help and reaching out is a commendable and courageous step. It demonstrates self-awareness and a willingness to prioritize your well-being. I want to help individuals manage ADHD, Relationship and Interpersonal issues, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Burnout, and more.

I am an experienced, long time psychotherapist, who helps create a nurturing environment that is warm, curious and non judgemental. I am focused on understanding the client and supporting the optimal healing process. I have an unconditional commitment to each of my clients to be open and honest, to be focused on their life-enhancing goals, and to work in a proactive manner to help them achieve these goals in the briefest possible time. No single approach works for everyone. Some issues may be addressed with a short-term, solution-focused approach. More complex issues may need a combination of approaches over a longer time.

I work with individual clients and couples to increase their self-awareness, self-compassion, health, wellness, and overall joy in their lives! I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in each person's inherent goodness, right to individuality, and uniqueness. Each of us the keeper of our own life and only we know what is truly best for ourselves. And, we have the power to choose what is best! In the moments of indecision, when we apply love and self-compassion, we have all we need to make a decision. And sometimes, when everything falls apart, that is when perfection can set in. I work with clients with a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, sexual health concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting, infertility, postpartum, communication difficulties, low energy, among others. I possess a PhD in Education and Counseling, a Master of Social Work degree, am trained in CBT, ISTDP, and am a trained sex therapist. Therapy is a place to feel safe, be who we are with no excuses needed. Creativity, laughter, sharing, and building relationships are what life is about. I use a variety of modalities and techniques that are personalized for each client, along with evidence based practices when appropriate. Life can be difficult, we don't have to go through it alone.

Historically, I have worked with children and adults processing trauma, and supported those diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. However, in recent years I have begun to narrow my focus on supporting University students. At this time in history I feel supporting the mental health of this group is of the utmost importance as they face existential and emotional challenges unique to the generations that have come before. Using a combination of creative interventions and talk therapy techniques, I offer a unique and collaborative therapeutic experience to support individuals through the transitional space of University life and provide a safe and affirming space for them to reflect on who they are and who they want to be in this world.

Accepting Online clients from New York, Massachusetts and Vermont. I work collaboratively with clients in a warm and supportive environment to assist in gaining insight and making changes that enrich life. This includes interpersonal and relational changes, life transitions, school or professional difficulties, and family conflicts. I prefer a solution focused, client centered approach to strengthen internal resources and build new skills. Client focus is ages 18+ Areas of Interest Include: Depression & Anxiety, Grief, Nutritional Psychiatry, Stress Management & Addictions, Life transitions, and Working with adult children of mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder. I also offer Group therapy to adult children of Borderline Mothers. My role is to offer insight, guidance, and support to individuals through their journey of change. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to move through the challenges you are facing. Please call with any questions you may have or for a free consultation.

I believe therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change. Whether you’re working through anxiety, past trauma, or relationship struggles, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence. My integrative approach is flexible and practical, giving you the tools and insights you need to create lasting change in your life.

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Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

College can intensify pressure to succeed, make the “right” choices, and hold it all together, often alongside anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, relationship issues, or concerns about food, body image, or control. I work with college students and young adults who appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves on the inside. Together, we slow things down, identify patterns that keep you stuck, and build insight and skills that support real, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to you as a whole person, not a set of symptoms. I hold the CEDS-C credential, the highest certification in eating disorder treatment, and support students whose anxiety or perfectionism shows up around food, body image, or self-worth. Therapy can be a space to pause, feel understood, and reconnect with what matters most, without having to pretend you’re fine or push through alone.