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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Bonnie Miller Ladds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Thank you for your inquiry. My passion and commitment to helping others has been steadfast throughout my 30+ year career as a clinical social worker, qualifed mediator, and a certified divorce coach. I have an expertise in sex addiction, divorce, anxiety, parenting, trauma ,depression and relationships. Providing my clients with exceptional insight and practical advice, I practice with the highest integrity, providing a safe,nonjudgemental trusting space for my clients.

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Stephanie Socolick-Kemmer
Art Therapist
Staten Island, NY

I help young adults with anxiety and depression work towards managing their stress, finding their purpose and living their best life. In addition to counseling, I am an Art Therapist and can utilize creative means for self-expression, coping and self-exploration.

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NYCBT (New York Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Group practice
New York, NY

We are a small group of compassionate therapists dedicated to providing high quality treatment to our community of clients. We have been working together since 2013, helping people build the lives that they want. We believe that you will benefit from our years of experience and expertise, while also finding us to be relatable people who understand what you are going through. At NYCBT, you will have a therapist who will listen to you, support you, and make you feel safe and understood. We pride ourselves on providing a personalized and scientific approach to help you reach your goals. Using proven techniques and strategies from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we will help you face the challenges in your life and prepare you to confidently tackle the future.

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Tricia Brock
Licensed Psychoanalyst
New York, NY

Share your college struggle with me, and I will provide you with a safe space to grow. Privately and at your pace we will explore who you are inside, carefully unpacking what is at the root of every worry, your sadness, anger, or any other uncomfortable experience during this initial foray into adulthood. We will suss out your internal conflicts by exploring your attempts to master problems of the past by repeating patterns in the present, working your known issues toward resolution. No trauma is too great or too small for us to talk about. Our efforts will impart more freedom and equanimity in your choices, and open you up to feel more passionate and alive. I use an active relational psychoanalytic approach to therapeutically make meaning of psychological and emotional difficulties through an ongoing conversation. You simply talk about what is bothering you and free associate to your life. Collaboratively, we will examine how and why your patterns in living, though intelligent adaptations and defenses that once helped you to survive, may no longer serve you, so that you may accept and care for yourself and have a richer, fuller life. Our alliance will help you find balance in work, love and play, and will develop your agency to manage every life challenge with autonomy and self-confidence. Psychoanalysis offers lasting change, and finding just the right therapist for you is essential to the process. Reach out for a free consultation today to see if we make a good fit.

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Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, M.S., Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
Ridgewood, NY

With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association. My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together. I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness. I’m licensed to provide care in Minnesota, California, Arizona, Florida, New York, Massachusets & Illinois. We can meet conveniently via secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions in the time and place that works best for you.

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Ayanna Obando
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

My clients often come to me with a history of trauma or adversity, and a strong desire to process and understand how their past has shaped them to be the person they are today. They’re motivated, insightful, eager to grow, and have a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to have healthier relationships, better communication, and improved confidence. Through our work together, we begin to understand and develop the tools necessary to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms that can at times be a barrier for further growth. I aim to provide an empathetic and compassionate space where clients feel safe to open up and supported in their process. Utilizing a non-pathologizing and trauma-informed lens, I help clients put together a cohesive narrative of their life experiences to empower them to begin building a life that feels aligned with their goals and values. At the core of my work is the belief that a strong therapeutic connection is the foundation for successful treatment allowing for personal growth, insight, and healing. Beginning therapy is not always an easy process, but we will always go at your pace as we work toward better days.

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Jennifer Nunez
Marriage & Family Therapist
The Bronx, NY

Jennifer Nunez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in New York, NY. Jennifer works with young adults and adults, including couples and families who want to build a healthier lifestyle that offers greater meaning in their everyday routines. Many of Jennifer’s clients find it challenging to feel whole and connected to others in the modern world which can lead to feelings of loneliness and detachment. Often, Jennifer’s clients feel overwhelmed by anxiety or held back by depression, which can negatively impact their relationships and their ability to connect with others in fulfilling, healthy ways. Jennifer begins each session by creating a space that feels welcoming for clients and encourages them to talk freely about what’s happening in their lives. Her approach to therapy centers around Internal Family Systems therapy. She encourages clients to explore the many different parts of themselves and see how those parts relate to one another. Her goal is to teach clients how to integrate the different parts of their lives for greater balance and emotional peace. She also practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and family therapy, giving clients the skills they need to cope with difficult feelings and to improve their relationships with others. Jennifer earned a Master’s degree from Iona University. She believes in the power of wholeness and healing, and that provides clients with the support they need to overcome obstacles in their lives. She is an affirming, empathetic therapist who believes that each person is in control of their own narrative.

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Sarah Won
Counselor
Queens, NY

Hi! I’m Sarah. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to "have it all figured out" while navigating the ups and downs of college life, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a New Yorker studying away from home or a Virginian trying to find your footing, I’m here to help you manage the transition. I’ve spent the last three years helping people navigate life’s biggest shifts. I know that being a student isn't just about grades—it’s about managing relationships, setting boundaries with family, and figuring out who you are when the old labels don't seem to fit anymore. My Approach: I don’t believe in "one size fits all" therapy. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I bring a grounded, practical perspective to our sessions (with a touch of wit) to help you move from feeling stuck to feeling capable. I specialize in: Relationship Navigation: Modern dating, roommate friction, and family dynamics. Anxiety & Perfectionism: Silencing the "not enough" voice. Life Transitions: Moving, career pivot anxiety, and identity shifts. I offer a space where you can be completely yourself—no "clinical mask" required. Let’s work together to build a toolkit that actually works for your life, not just your syllabus.

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Joanna Toto
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
N/A, NY

"It's a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone's story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before." I’m here to hear you; to sit with you through the tough stuff, lift you up, challenge you, and cheer you on as we work together to identify and reach your goals. I help teens and young adults challenge depression, face their anxiety-driven fears, build self-confidence, and manage life’s stressors by taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and building upon meaningful changes. I will help you identify and utilize your strengths, establish positive coping skills, improve communication, reframe the way you think, and build healthy habits. You are the author of your story, and I am eager to hear your history and help you identify what your next chapter holds. I believe people begin to heal the moment they feel heard, so it is my honor to be on the receiving end of what you are ready to share. I specialize in anxiety, stress, OCD, perfectionism, and body focused repetitive behaviors like skin picking and hair pulling. I will also work with you on self-esteem/body image, relationship conflicts, time management, depression, and life transitions.

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Wonder Years Psychiatric Services
Group practice
Garden City, NY

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Ruby Orth LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY

Are you someone who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their true potential, and is seeking a path toward healing, self-discovery, and growth? Relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, identity or adjusting to change can be barriers to personal growth. In the therapeutic relationship there are ample opportunities to explore experiences, values, and self-awareness through an intersectional lens, leading to meaningful personal insights and positive change. As a holistic clinician with 10 years of experience in the mental health field I utilize person-centered and evidence-based practices as well as expressive arts and mindfulness. I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming care to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and societal challenges. It is a privilege to create a unique, safe, and supportive space with my clients through trust, empathy, and authenticity. Collaboration with my clients is integral to developing individualized treatment plans tailored to unique needs and goals. Together, we will move forward in healing, empowerment, and emotional wellness.

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Rachael Hyatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

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Heather Clifford
Psychologist
Queens, NY

Hello, I'm Dr. Clifford (please feel free to call me Heather!). I bring a compassionate and a caring approach to therapy that is trauma informed and queer affirming. The transition to young adulthood can be a time of major changes, successes, and disappointments. The pressure of being a young adult and figuring out "the future" is often overwhelming and anxiety provoking. You may be questioning your values, sexuality, relationships and career aspirations. I specialize in helping college students explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are getting in the way of them living a life that is in line with their values. Through our work together I can help you clarify what is important to you and develop skills to help you live the life you choose. I use evidenced based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help support you become present and participate in the important parts of life. I often incorporate mindfulness and compassion focused exercises during sessions. I am committed to unlearning oppressive biases and beliefs including but not limited to white supremacy, racism, ableism, homophobia, and fatphobia. I believe that these systems of oppression hugely impact our mental health and come to play in the therapy room. I am always open to discuss and explore these topics.

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Leon Garber
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

I help my clients understand how their beliefs (about themselves and others) affect their decisions and how their decisions affect their lives, while also exploring whether the beliefs are more so based on exaggerated fears stemming from past heartaches and trauma or realistic self-conceptions. Additionally, we work on reducing bad habits. This approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.

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Jordan Dann
Licensed Psychoanalyst
New York, NY

Hello, I’m Jordan. I’m a licensed psychoanalyst and relationship coach specializing in somatic therapy and couples therapy. I work with both individuals and couples in NYC and throughout the world. We will collaborate to identify the dilemmas you are facing, and co-create a process of growth to help you take the next step towards healing and greater life satisfaction and fulfillment. Therapy is for everyone. No matter what your challenges are, you don’t have to do it alone.

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Alona Perlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of someone who truly listens? I'm a supportive, non-judgmental and down-to-earth therapist who genuinely cares about the people I work with. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening to me and appreciate a space where they can feel like themselves. I work with individuals with Anxiety, Depression, grief, LGBTQIA concerns. I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work, so it is helpful and not one size fits all. Clients often tell me that they feel comfortable opening up to me and appreciate having a space where they can be themselves without fear and judgment. You don’t need to do this alone. I take time to understand your unique experience and tailor our work so it actually feels helpful and not, one size-fits all. I work with individuals navigating Anxiety, Depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and the LGBQIA community In our sessions, you can expect a balance of listening, feedback and practical support. It takes courage to take the first step in your healing journey. It is an important step, and you should be commended for it. I will work with you at your pace and comfort level. In my first session you can expect questions about what issues made you consider therapy, general background information and other matters that may be relevant to your treatment. I’m looking forward to meeting you and supporting you through this process.

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Sarah Edelman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Brooklyn, NY

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to take the first step alone. I’m Sarah B Edelman, a licensed Mental Health Counselor offering virtual therapy for adults and teens in New York and Vermont. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, managing anxiety or stress, or seeking support through pregnancy and parenthood, I provide a safe, affirming space for you to feel heard and empowered. As an ally, I honor every story and understand how today’s world shapes our well-being.

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Grater Therapy Group
Group practice
Brooklyn, NY

We are a team of psychotherapists who blend traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapies and mind-body healing arts to help you feel better, cope better, heal, grow and thrive. Whether you choose to work with us in Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance-Movement Therapy, Yoga Therapy, or a combination, our aim is to provide a refuge for you to express, explore and discover your deepest truths, gain clarity and build resilience, find balance and direction, and to live more authentically, with more courage and connection, presence, purpose and passion. Our primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and met. An inclusive, anti-racist, culturally humble, LGBTQ+ allied, welcoming-to-all environment is step one. We are here for you and would be honored to join you on your path.

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Caroline ORourke
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

If you feel stuck in the same patterns and lost on where to make a change, my approach is for you. Therapy can seem like an intimidating process to begin but I assure you it does not have to be that way. I offer therapy that is relational, relatable, realistic, and non judgmental. Our sessions will be about exploring where you want to be and how we can get you there, in a way that is collaborative, creative and resourceful. Together we can find ways to alleviate distress, build skills, and find tools that help outside our sessions in your day to day life. I strive to create a space that is empathetic, safe, and personal to you.

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Brittney Gibson
Group practice
New York, NY

THE PATH TO HEALING IS NOT AN EASY ONE TO EMBARK ON. It can be scary; full of twists, turns, highs, and lows. I am here to walk with you as a fellow traveler, supporting your emotional healing and well-being with compassion and acceptance. AS A TRAINED DANCE/MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND LICENSED CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST, I utilize movement, mindfulness, breath work, and somatic practices to encompass the whole self in the therapeutic process. I strive to help individuals improve their quality of life through a trauma-informed, client-centered/strength-based approach, rooted in psychodynamic theory. I WILL SUPPORT YOUR EXPLORATION OF GAINING DEEPER INSIGHT into your experiences which can assist in developing and maintaining a healthier, stronger sense of self, as well as more meaningful relationships with others. AS A BLACK CIS-GENDERED WOMAN RAISED IN THE SOUTH, I am passionate about creating safe spaces for black, indigenous, people of color battling through generational trauma, systemic racism, grief/loss, and oppression. I believe that by bringing more awareness to the mind, body, and spirit connection we can learn from the past, honor the present, and embrace the future with renewed hope.

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