Therapists for college students near New York University
Immediate virtual availability for daytime/evening weekday appointments as of September 16th, 2025! Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, stuck in a cycle of feeling anxiety, depression, or stress? Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, but my goal is to ease that burden for you. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. As a natural listener, I have always been passionate about hearing each individual’s unique story. Riding the bus of life’s obstacles can be challenging, but having someone alongside you can make the journey more manageable. I am dedicated to helping you process past traumas, understand their impact on your current life, and make meaningful changes to enhance your well-being. My counseling approach is eclectic, grounded in Person-Centered and Relational Therapy. I emphasize validation, acceptance, and authentic connection, creating a safe space for clients to explore and grow. With a background in school counseling, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families. As a Greek American, I am passionate about applying a multicultural approach to combat the stigma of mental health and to support others through cultural humility.
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Francesca Faiello is an emerging counselor who is dedicated to creating a safe, supported, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected. She is passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions. She believes that every individual is an expert of their own story, aiming to work with clients to uncover strengths, skills, and resources to shape their own path forward. Francesca uses an integrated approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness based techniques to explore the clients experiences, developing practical tools, and fostering a greater sense of self-awareness and resilience. Francesca provides online therapy, both video sessions and monthly messaging packages, which allows you the privacy and convenience to talk, or write, right from your home. You can self-schedule a free consultation at ccservices.janeapp.com.
I am a clinical psychologist and licensed as a practicing psychologist in New York (016741) and New Jersey (35SI00449700) and I am credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. I am Level 3 certified in TEAM CBT and received specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed treatments and have an advanced certificate in perinatal mental health. I have been named 2020, 2021 New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Doc and 2020, 2021, 2022 Top Doctor by NJTopDocs. I earned my MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed my undergraduate degree summa cum laude at New York University. I am currently the co-owner of the Good Life Center for Mental Health. Previously, I was the Director of the Center for Psychological Services, overseeing 10 doctoral training clinics, at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. I was also Co-Director of the New Jersey Coordination Center for Child Abuse and Neglect Forensic Evaluation and Treatment. Prior to that, I served as a Supervising Psychologist at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where I developed a model for treating trauma. I have experience developing, conducting, supervising, and researching evidence-based psychotherapeutic programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Over the course of my career, I have given over 50 professional presentations and workshops, published numerous theoretical and empirical manuscripts and I co-authored a book entitled “Game-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Child Sexual Abuse: An Innovative Approach.” I served on the Practice Guidelines Committee of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and was an editorial board member for the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse and reviewer for Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. I have expertise in the assessment and treatment of trauma, anxiety, mood problems, behavioral difficulties, and interpersonal problems. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to assist them overcome the challenges and difficulties that they are facing.
I am licensed to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. I offer mental wellness and therapeutic support to individuals, couples and families. My specialization are supporting individuals living with ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction (alcohol/drugs, gambling and sex), anxiety/depression, life transition and insomnia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. My clinical background includes extensive work in high schools, outpatient mental health settings, and substance abuse treatment programs. This diverse experience has given me a deep understanding of the complex issues individuals and families face today. I specialize in working to help individuals and couples address and manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, family/relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. Utilizing an eclectic approach from a strengths-based perspective, I help clients to explore their difficulties, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and develop insight to achieve their personal goals. If you’re ready to begin this journey, or even just considering it, I invite you to reach out. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Perhaps you’ve noticed feeling more anxious or depressed lately, but aren’t sure why, or what you can do to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship tensions, feeling stagnant in studies or find yourself just more generally in a rut. You may be feeling well overall but want to get a grasp on certain issues in your life. Now might be the right time to break free of those patterns and explore other ways of thinking, feeling and being in the world. I offer a non-judgmental space to learn more about yourself, what you want, and how to get there. My practice is depth-oriented; we work collaboratively to get to the root of your problems so you can move forward both with my help and on your own. We learn together to listen better to you so that you can come into a more solid and vital sense of yourself.
I provide individual therapy to people ages 18 and up. I specialize in working with queer and trans people, pot-stirrers, and outsiders. I enjoy working with people who are confronting major identity shifts, people who are navigating issues with their families of origin, and people who are trying to envision a future they never imagined themselves in (What is middle age? What is aging in queer spaces? How can I live meaningfully in late stage capitalism?).
Life so far has been fairly manageable. However, you are now experiencing emotions you have never experienced before. Life has changed for better or worse, and you are finding it difficult to cope and comprehend your reaction. It is hard to pinpoint what you are feeling, and it may make it difficult to communicate to the ones you love. Perhaps a specific memory has come up for you and you are taken by surprise. Why is this happening now? You want answers. You want to gain a better understanding of what you are experiencing and how to move forward. My passion lies in helping others build confidence, find their voice, and connect to what matters most within as they navigate the many twists and unexpected turns life may present itself with. It is a great honor to be welcomed into the sharing of one's unique life experiences. I truly enjoy walking alongside the individuals I have the pleasure of working with on their journey to gaining a better understanding of themselves and what they want out of life. If this resonates with you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Letting yourself be vulnerable with a stranger can be scary and I commend you for taking the first step. Using a client-centered approach, my goal is to help you explore, set and reach achievable goals by focusing on strengths and increasing your self awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I aim to provide each of my client's with an environment thats safe and supportive while encouraging growth, and self-efficacy. I currently work with adolescents/adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, ADHD, stress management.
Whether you are living in physical pain or emotional pain, we will work together to help you sleep better, decrease pain, improve relationships, get "unstuck" and feel happier. One of our greatest goals as clinicians is treating you with the support and care you deserve. We not only want to help you feel better, we want to help you live better and move out of negative patterns of behavior that do not serve you. We work from an integrative perspective, meaning that we have been trained in a wide variety of psychological techniques and will combine them to help you achieve your goals. We will teach you to use the tools that help you most, so that you can continue to work with these techniques on your own, once you have completed therapy. And that sense of independence and control you gain over your own life, that will feel truly fulfilling!
Live Well Practice provides compassionate and effective counseling services in New York. Our team offers each patient a unique and individualized treatment plan for long lasting results. If you are looking to start embracing life again, achieve your goals, and live authentically, then reach out today!
Hi, my name is Nicole and I am an associate clinician at Aspire Counseling Associates. I am supervised by Yushi Wang. Our practice is a BIPOC female owned private practice that specializes in working with adults on various issues, including life and career changes, leadership skills, life stage adjustment, hoarding, OCD, anxiety and depression.
I approach each individual with curiosity & acceptance. I see my clients as the real experts on themselves- each in the process of navigating the world & learning as they go. I'm actively non-judgmental & find it most therapeutic to provide clients with a safe context in which to explore thoughts & feelings, gain insight, & problem solve in a lasting & empowering manner. I actively listen & offer feedback, reflection, levity, education &, depending upon the issue at hand, more directive advice. The needs of each client naturally vary. I believe it is important to meet people where they are, rather than to apply a specific modality or approach. One of my guiding principles is to "Assume Nothing." I find this allows a clients most pressing needs to unfold more naturally. One of my specialty areas is the human-animal bond. Companion animals play an important role in our individual lives and as members of the family. Issues that can be a focus of treatment: loss of a pet, pets and divorce, children and pets, illness of a pet, emotional support animals, animal advocacy.
Our Mission Statement: An Innovative Approach to Therapy Here at Tompkins Community Counseling, we tailor to your needs and will work in the environment that is best for you. Our goal is to provide you with professional, client-led, goal-based counseling, while working in whatever setting is most comfortable for you— in the community, online, or in our office. We understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and discuss your life challenges, so we try to make the journey as comfortable as possible for you. Simply put, we achieve this by following your lead throughout the counseling process. We use a Client-Led Counseling model, finding strengths that you already have and building on them to reach resolutions. We follow the pace of our clients to help them achieve control over their lives, helping them make positive choices by offering them specific tools and practical strategies for change. We also practice a wide variety of treatment models and support you in choosing one that is a good fit for you. We will help you to define your long term goals, allowing our sessions to be driven by focused goals that will lead to a successful discharge.
Nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in counseling adolescents, young adults, and families. My priority is to help you achieve wellbeing in your relational, emotional, and mental health. I look forward to connecting with you on your therapy goals, and how we can achieve them together! Our first session will be focused on getting to know each other - exploring your concerns, background, and what you'd like to work on in therapy. You can expect me to listen with warmth, attentiveness, and empathy. I want to give you space to share your story, and ask questions in a comfortable and collaborative manner. I look forward to hearing from you. Book an appointment: https://care.headway.co/providers/sam-chen Find me on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1696966
Meaningful Movement is founded on the basis to assist youth and young adults with building their resiliency, developing healthy self-esteem, reconstructing negative behavioral patterns, strengthening family relationships, educating families on their child’s mental health diagnosis, and connecting at-risk families with mental health resources.
We are a team of clinical social workers specializing in yoga/mindfulness, EMDR, and CBT. Our understanding is that in order to truly heal, we must honor our whole-body and mind working together. Many of our clients find that much of their suffering is stored throughout their bodies as anxiety, depression, and stress begin to take over. We support students as they navigate the unfamiliar and sometime daunting transition into adulthood and offer a warm, hopeful guide towards joy and purpose. Our virtual counseling services are available to individuals located in Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Vermont, Maine, Illinois, and California. We welcome you to get to know us, the services we offer, and reach out to schedule session.