Hi, I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in supporting women's and reproductive mental health. I know that the college years can bring a lot of changes, challenges, and pressures—whether it's dealing with anxiety, mood swings, or stress about relationships and school. I'm here to help you navigate those feelings and offer support, whether you're facing specific mental health concerns or just trying to find balance in a busy time of life. My background includes working with young ...
Navigating mental health challenges or big life changes can feel exhausting, especially when you’re balancing school, work, or family responsibilities. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with your mood, or unsure how to move forward, I’m here to help. I work with young adults and parents who are navigating life transitions, anxiety disorders, burnout, or other challenges. If you’re feeling the weight of academic pressures, struggling with parenting stress, or f...
Hi there! I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner here to help you through whatever you're going through. I specialize in working with young adults like yourself who are navigating tough feelings like anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma. Whether it’s overwhelming stress, a constant low mood, or feeling stuck after a difficult experience, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you. I know life can be complicated, and sometimes, it feels too mu...
Hey there! I'm a psychiatrist who's passionate about helping students like you navigate the challenges that come with mental health. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or even more complex issues like substance use, I'm here to listen and help you find your way. I know college can be overwhelming at times—it's a period of big transitions, new responsibilities, and figuring out your place in the world. Therapy can be an amazing space to sort through all that, and I'm here to...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are? College can bring pressure, big emotions, and questions that don’t have easy answers. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, identity exploration, or relationship stress, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. I'm queer and subculture affirming, with experience supporting clients in ENM and other nontraditional relationship structures. Together, we can work toward more clarity, confidence, and connection....
I work from a human-centered base which consists of empathy and curiosity. I have 4+ years in substance use treatment as well as 4+ years working with justice involved individuals in an alternative to incarceration program. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches which consist of harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques. I am passionate about social justice and understand that as individuals, people live in a context of systems, small and large. I work with people...
Hi there and congratulations on taking a step toward your wellness goals! I work best with individuals seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is empathetic, efficient, and personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection. Using strength-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions to gain insight and feel more in control. I strive to create a validatin...
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges—whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or managing a chronic illness—you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy is a space where we can work together to unpack the tough stuff and help you find relief, clarity, and balance. I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with chronic illness, knowing how deeply physical health and mental health are connected. Managing a medical condition can affec...
Everyone suffers from mental health issues at some point in their life—whether minor or major—and it’s important to have help from someone you can trust. I aim to establish trust by creating a safe and comfortable environment for you to share your story with me. Regardless of your background, history, appearance, diagnosis, identity, or beliefs, I regard you unconditionally and genuinely care about your well-being. In our sessions, I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on the improvement...
My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore your feelings. I bring humor, respect and a spirit of collaboration into our work together. I work with college students, graduate students and adults. My work focuses on stress, academic and career issues, life transitions, sexual assault, domestic violence, pregnancy and postpartum, trauma, attachment styles and more. I have worked with gender identity, sexuality and transitioning for many years. Our goal together is to support you...
Navigating life changes, managing stress, or adjusting to a new culture can bring up complicated emotions. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can provide the guidance and support you need to feel more in control and at peace with yourself. As a bilingual (Mandarin) licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Doctor of Social Work from Adelphi University, I specialize in working with individuals who are...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years experience. A graduate of Syracuse University, I am trained in strengths-based and generalist practice, meaning I can help you navigate through your rough spots by offering a new perspective, challenging you to reframe your current situation while embracing your existing strengths, courage, and values. We all experience struggles. These struggles creep in multiple times throughout our lives, sometimes when we least expect it. Some are minor, a...
You should never have to justify your identity to a provider. I offer culturally competent, compassionate, client-centered, trauma informed, and affirming psychotherapy to people of all genders and sexualities, whether you identify as trans/transgender/nonbinary, Queer/LGBTQIA+, kinky/BDSM, polyamorous/consensually nonmonogamous, sex worker, vanilla, or anything else… our goal together is your happiness. As a therapist with nearly 20 years experience and winner of multiple awards, my mission ...
Together, we will complete an intake process to explore your history as well as current events that led you to seek treatment. From there, we will explore a goal or two that you would like to work toward. Throughout the clinical process, we will explore and discuss achievements, milestones, and progress. I like to use a reflective process to ensure you feel as though you are benefiting from sessions. We will engage in some exercises to facilitate discussions and an exploration of growth and d...
My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral he...
My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back fro...
My experience includes working with adults and families. I aim to provide a safe space where you can be yourself without the fear of being judged. In our sessions, you are in the driver's seat and I am the passenger guiding you through the obstacles of life. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, meaning that I draw on different treatment modalities to create customized treatments that match the needs of each unique individual that I work with. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health p...
Hi there! My name is James, and I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to helping you on your mental health journey. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just trying to navigate the stress of being human, I’m here to provide support in a way that feels both authentic and effective. I’ve spent years honing my skills, from working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to treating adolescents and adults in various clinical settings. Along the way, I've gain...
Therapy is a journey where you learn more about yourself, your internal experience, and your loved ones in order to change your life based on your own goals and values. I can help you and/or other members of your family gain flexibility in your thoughts and actions through experiential skill development. At times, therapy can involve vulnerability and emotional expression; while at other times, it can be playful and enlightening. My goal is to create a warm and safe environment where emotions, t...