Therapists for college students near New York, NY

Life can be overwhelming at times and that can sometimes make our relationships complicated. Whether they are family or friends sometimes we can’t seem to connect without ending up stressed out or in an argument. These moments in life are common. If you resonate with any of this, then you're in the right place. I specialize in guiding adults (18+) through building self-esteem/self compassion, managing stress, building healthy relationships. Through therapy we will create a specialized plan to discover your automatic reactions to stress and negative events, why you respond in that way and how you can begin to respond in a way that better serves you. My focus is on being your guide to learning to implement compassion with yourself and your reactions while also allowing yourself space to grow. Take the first step in your therapeutic journey. I'm here to support you every step of the way. I encourage you to reach out, the best way to reach me is through email or phone. You can also schedule a free 15 minute consultation using the link below.

Hope Harbor Mental Health Counseling is a virtual private practice serving individuals in New York. At Hope Harbor Mental Health, we are committed to providing each of our clients with a safe and supportive space to talk through a variety of struggles. Often clients reach out to us in search of a therapist who can help them with with challenges such as anxiety, sadness, stress, worry, difficulty with periods of transition, relationship conflict, or behavioral challenges. Whatever it is that brings you here, we are happy to help you through any issue you may be facing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I am also SIFI certified and EMDR trained. I have vast experience in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention gained from working in a hospital setting. I specialize in working with persons who have experienced trauma as a result of family issues, domestic and intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I work with a variety of populations that include adolescents, emerging adults and adults in crisis and utilize evidence based modalities dependent on client's needs.

Colibri Wellness is dedicated to providing mental justice and wellness to BIPOC individual/families and communities. We are a culturally-centered, trauma informed, anti-oppressive practice that utilizes clinical/decolonial approaches so that we as a community can reclaim and experience transformative healing.

Navigating college life can be challenging, especially when you’re balancing academics, relationships, and personal growth. I’m Alex Conway, a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for helping college students like you thrive. My private practice focuses on positive psychology, mindfulness, and LGBTQ+ issues, providing a supportive space where you can explore your strengths, build resilience, and embrace your authentic self. Why choose me? With a background in positive psychology, I offer practical tools to boost your well-being and empower you to create a joyful, meaningful life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, identity questions, or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you navigate your journey with compassion and understanding.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and conversational. I listen and provide helpful feedback. I aim to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to discuss challenges you are working through. I am like a member of your team who helps you discover all of your options and provides support by focusing on building on your strengths. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and so a lot of the work we will be doing focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors with the goal of developing more helpful ways of looking at the situation as well as more helpful behaviors to help you live your best life. I have extensive experience working as a therapist for over eight years in the variety of hospital and clinic settings. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and panic, but I have a wealth of experience in other areas as well including trauma and depression. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I approach therapy as an open, safe, and comfortable place for clients. I immediately work on creating a good client-therapist bond. I encourage open communication and collaborative work toward creating goals. I ask clients, as part of therapy and to increase the completion of goals, to do the work we discuss outside of therapy. I ask for a commitment from them to do the work otherwise the process is slower and the chance of reaching goals is decreased. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives by providing a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. I have been working in the mental health field since 2009. I use clinically tested and evidence-based interventions as well as a personal and warm approach to help my clients overcome symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as mood disorders. I have experience working with young adults with ADHD to help with executive functioning. I have extensive training in helping clients who have experienced trauma, loss, or difficulty coping with change. I was a clinical member of the Critical Incident for Stress Management (CISM) team that provided trauma treatment and support to first responders. I have a background in forensic treatment and evaluation and court testimony. I understand how difficult it can be to take our first steps into seeing a therapist. I believe we grow through our own adversities and at times need to be nurtured and challenged. I have experience working with a broad demographic that ranges from children to geriatric. Let me help you in regaining your confidence to create a better version of yourself. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

My favorite part of being a therapist is the continuously evolving relationship that I foster with my clients. I love learning about my clients— everything that makes them who they are, from their interests to their cultural influences to their friends and family, and how all of this impacts the way they view the world. I am passionate about assisting clients who suffer from anxiety, OCD, and relationship issues but also enjoy working with clients with a variety of other concerns including addictions, self-esteem, trauma, and more. I provide counseling that is culturally competent and LGBTQ+ affirming. In our sessions, I can integrate therapy methods based on what works best for you; I can help you to stay present, develop coping skills, work on motivation to change, and examine how your thought patterns could be impacting the way you are feeling. I love that as a therapist I get the chance to show my clients a new way of approaching their struggles and help them learn to value themselves for who they are. I look forward to the chance to be with you on this journey; whatever you are struggling with, we can work it out together. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I have had experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient mental health units, psychiatric crisis teams, mobile teams, emergency room-based, and private practice. I believe you will get out of therapy what you put into therapy; therefore, therapeutic accountability and empowerment are a focus. I am direct in my approach while still being empathic. Our collaborative partnership will focus on getting to the root of the problem, meeting you where you are at but also challenging you at times so we can keep moving forward towards a solution. Empowering you to become the best version of yourself and helping you learn realistic tools to get you through the day-to-day challenges are just some of the staples of my practice. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

As a therapist, my style is compassionate, warm, collaborative, and empowering. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit to heal, learn, and grow. I provide a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to cultivate a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we will work to identify unhelpful patterns and develop new strategies to increase awareness of how to respond to life’s challenges. My role as a therapist is to help you uncover parts of yourself in order to foster a sense of understanding, growth, and fulfillment. My approach to therapy is largely humanistic, Strengths-Based, and interactive to best meet your individual needs and goals. I primarily work with individuals to navigate a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and managing life’s transitions. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

Throughout my almost 10-year career, I have worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, managing depression, relationship struggles, and stress management. I have a relaxed, empathetic approach, and I believe that gaining rapport and trust is important in making my clients comfortable in therapy. I provide a safe, collaborative, and open space to process challenges my clients are working through. I believe in a strengths-based approach and that therapy should be specialized to the client I am working with. I utilize techniques in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I am cognizant of multiple realities that shift and differ pertaining to one's life experiences, socioeconomic status, citizenship, gender, ethnicity, and race, I apply culturally informed practices to assist in navigating through multiple forms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss relationship/couples issues, family strain, substance dependency/abuse and traumas. I provide mental justice and wellness to BIPOC individuals, families, and communities. I am a culturally centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive provider who utilizes clinical and decolonialized approaches so that we as a community can reclaim and experience transformative healing. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I use a Strength-based, non-oppressive, anti-racist, systems approach. What does this mean? It means I believe every client is the expert in their lives and I believe it is my role to sit beside you in the journey, not tell you what to do. I will also make sure we are working to create a liberatory space together. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I believe in my sessions with my patients there should be compassion, no judgment, and a positive mental attitude where no matter how difficult a situation is by working together we can solve the issue. I have worked for over 10 years with individuals from different communities with mental health and substance addiction disorders. I enjoy using a Cognitive Behavioral Health model with my patients for their symptoms. I also try to work with my patients from a mind, body, spiritual and emotional perspective I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapy to diverse populations. I have worked with clients who have dealt with a wide range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem issues. My hope is to partner with you through a therapeutic journey that leads you to a happier and more fulfilling life. My therapy style is compassionate, warm, and engaging. It is very important to me to respect and empower each individual to enable the confidence needed to make life changes. My approach combines humanistic and cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which we will work together to identify and reframe negative and unhelpful thoughts that may be affecting the way you feel. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

Anxiety, depression, and those really difficult feelings can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Let's focus on feeling better, personal growth, and healing by looking at the world through your eyes. Allow me to assist you through an empathetic lens that doesn't ask ""What's wrong with you?"", but instead, wonders what experiences lead you to where you are now. From there, we can figure out how to get you where you truly want to be. I use a trauma-informed lens and solution-focused approach to help guide the work I do with my clients. I like to give my clients autonomy and make them feel like I am meeting them where they are. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I use my sense of humor, most of all, and self-disclosure when I think it will help. I pride myself on trying to make therapy enjoyable. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and have worked with so many different populations. I love what I do. Because I am a licensed Marriage family and child therapist, I can treat many people. My experience ranges from inpatient to outpatient as well as schools and foster homes. I specifically focus on trauma because we all have unresolved things that need to be resolved. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Whether you are burnt out and anxious or have a formal diagnosis, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe and empathetic environment for you to begin your healing journey. My approach combines allowing you to process and unload while teaching you the necessary tools to bring about long-lasting change. I take a collaborative approach and fully believe that therapy is meant to teach you to fish, and not simply give you the fish. As such, you can expect to end therapy feeling confident to tackle many issues that come your way. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I have over ten years of experience working with adults who are facing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My background in social work has trained me to treat the individual comprehensively and to utilize a bio-psycho-social approach as we join together to develop your own goals. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and look forward to inviting you into a warm and nonjudgmental space for you to pursue personal growth. Throughout our work together, I will tailor my approach and treatment methods to best suit your strengths. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.