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Therapists for college students near University of Pittsburgh

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Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

Hi! My name is Emma and I’m a white, queer, cis femme millennial therapist. I know that’s a lot of descriptors, but social identity is core to my therapy practice. I believe that our social identities, along with our personal histories and relationships, shape our experience of the world. I’m a relational psychotherapist, which means I’m interested in your relationships and how they shape your life. This also means that our therapeutic relationship is the main tool for your growth and healing. When you feel heard and validated, it gives you the foundation to build healthy relationships with yourself and others. I’m not the kind of therapist who sits back and scribbles on a notepad. I believe that you’re the expert of your life and I’m here to support you—to hold the map, flashlight, and the bag of snacks. In my pre-therapist former life, I was a teaching artist, workshop facilitator, and nonprofit program coordinator. My academic journey focused on intersectional queer and feminist theory, history, and literature. I’ve also been active in organizing around racial and economic issues in my communities. I’m kink positive, fat positive, and pleasure positive. I affirm poly and queer identities. I believe white supremacy and internalized capitalism dehumanize us, and therapy is a space to name, process, and grieve these impacts. I might be the right therapist for you if: - you have anxiety and/or depression -you identify as LGBTQ or navigating questions around these identities -you struggle in relationships with family, friends, or partners, particularly around boundaries -you have experienced trauma -you navigate challenges around body image and self-esteem I also offer a free video consultation to see if we’re the right fit. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to take the next step!

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Ann Rosen Spector
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA

See website: annrosenspector.com. I am conducting sessions in-person (with vaccinated students) or with ZOOM or by telephone. Payment is by VENMO, Zelle, or credit card. Please contact me by email or telephone to set up a time to discuss potential treatment.

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Jessica Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Woburn, MA

Do you ever just want someone to talk to who is not judgmental, and will offer sound advice for no other reason than wanting you to feel better? My sole job is to help you feel heard, understood and supported in whatever area in which you are struggling. I have helped people for over 25 years make their way to a more stable and healthier spot in life. Whether you are struggling with OCD, stress, depression, trauma or just not quite feeling settled, set up a time to talk.

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Therapy Loft Collective
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

TLC is a 100% online group therapy practice where therapists provide quality teletherapy. TLC specializes in, but is not limited to therapy for Black, Native-American Indians, Hispanic and Latino adults and teens (14-19 years old).

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Thrivister
Group practice
Folsom, CA

Thrivister is a proven academic coaching program that specializes in helping students with ADHD and other learning differences overcome their challenges and thrive academically and personally. Our highly customized coaching approach includes a thorough intake process, coach matching, individualized focus plans, and a HIPAA-compliant video platform for coaching sessions. We focus on creating routines and habits for long-term success and offer ongoing feedback and accountability.

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Angela Illig
Pre-Licensed Professional
Jeannette, PA

I've served college students in the university setting for over 20 years, as an academic advisor and counselor on multiple campuses. I have specific experience working with students to help them navigate personal, academic, career, social, stress, wellness, and relationship issues. I have enjoyed particularly assisting students in exploring their identities, managing stress, creating successful academic and experiential strategies and schedules, motivation, selecting a major, deciding up on a career focus, addressing anxiety and depression, navigating life changes, improving relationships, and growing their confidence and self-esteem. I implement practical, goal-oriented treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Psychoeducation to help clients recognize thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving them as they incorporate new strategies for moving forward. I want to enable students to achieve their best potential, question themselves less, and live their most joyful lives.

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MENTL.SESH
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a Licensed therapist (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Sports Social Worker - and founder of MENTL.SESH. I help people accomplish their goals, reconnect with their sense of self, boost confidence, and improve mental fitness by meeting them where they are at in their mental health journeys. Working with athletes, high performers and creatives to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and challenging life situations are my areas of specialty. Therapy should feel fulfilling and the last thing I want for my clients is for therapy to feel like a chore. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for working toward and achieving therapeutic goals, so I encourage you to feel all the feels, speak your mind, and be yourself in sessions. Therapy with me is a collaborative process and I want any clients who work with me to feel that they are heard and supported. Throughout the therapy process, we will explore both the highs and lows, whether that be through identifying thought patterns, behavioral patterns, current and past experiences, or self-care and coping skills. I'm a firm believer that healing is not linear and acknowledging the good is equally important to living your best life. I aim to have a down-to-earth, strengths-based & integrative approach and will most definitely throw in a few sports and pop culture references, thinking outside of the box, and use humor when appropriate. I received my Master’s in Social Work degree from NYU and have advanced training in, Sports Social Work interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-informed practice, Functional Family therapy, and more.

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Meghan DeFino
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Meghan's style can be described as warm and collaborative. She believes everyone is an expert on themselves and has the innate capacity to care for their bodies intuitively. With disordered eating, the dialogue between the mind and the body has become disrupted and Meghan's goal is to help clients learn to trust themselves and their bodies again. Meghan utilizes humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes. She believes the client/therapist relationship is the cornerstone of the healing that occurs through therapy. Meghan is trained as both a psychotherapist and a nutritionist so that she can better treat the psychological and physiological components of disordered eating. Meghan has experience with all types of disordered eating, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating, Compulsive Overeating, Orthorexia and Exercise Addiction. Meghan has an extensive network of medical doctors, psychiatrists, dietitians, and other psychotherapists with whom she collaborates in order to make sure each client has a treatment team, if needed. Meghan utilizes Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic techniques, as well as Motivational Interviewing and Family Systems Theory. She works with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families who are affected in some way by eating disorders. She has spent many years advocating for more treatment options for males affected by disordered eating, as well as families, and she welcomes both into her practice. In addition to eating disorders, Meghan sees clients dealing with a range of other issues. These include: - Identity development - Intimate relationships - Difficulties with family - Academic and career stress - Depression - Anxiety - Drug & alcohol abuse Meghan holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Chicago. She is board certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Meghan has worked for The Renfrew Center and was the Director of an Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders for several years. In addition to the treatment of disordered eating, Meghan has worked at Rehab After Work, counseling those with addictions to drugs and alcohol. She has also worked for The Light Program, counseling adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. Meghan currently teaches graduate courses in counseling at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Karina Suero
Marriage & Family Therapist
Media, PA

There is so much uncertainty that it’s difficult to know how to focus on studying. Are you just surviving, feeling that each day is a struggle? It might feel like drowning. Nobody understands. It’s just to much, but how can you give up? Being is college is a new developmental fase, and I am aware of the difficulty and loneliness that can happen at times. It’s hard. I am here to help understand yourself and the make sense of,the world around you and develop ways of relating that will expand your life in unexpected ways. Call me if you want to try! I am meeting by video call and in person. Ofrezco terapia en español. Therapy is not only to solve problems, it is also to explore how to live more fully.

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Pich Psychiatric
Pre-Licensed Professional
Greensburg, PA

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience providing evidence-based care in outpatient mental health settings. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, and mood disorders. I am committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship with individuals who are seeking meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Your goals, sense of well-being, and definition of success guide our work together. I believe mental health care should feel collaborative, respectful, and personalized. Together, we will create a treatment plan that supports balance, clarity, and an improved quality of life. Seeking mental health care can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your care. If you’re ready to take the next step toward feeling more balanced and in control, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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Heart of Therapy
Group practice
Doylestown, PA

We have worked hard to make our practice a place to be brave in telling your story. We listen. We challenge, We curse. We laugh. We cry. We are real. When you sit with your therapist and tell them whats going on - you will be seen, valued and heard. We work with clients who struggle with relationships, the shift to college, becoming an adult, family stuff, neurodivergence, addiction and substance use, struggles with fitting in and making friends, college stress, feelings of grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, identity crisis, struggles around gender and identity, depression…. Basically if you are dealing with it, we can likely help with it. Our therapists strive to be ethical and supportive as they join you in your journey of discovery and healing. Therapy can be a scary thing to start and we want to be there in it with you, every step of the way. Our clinicians are highly educated and continue in training long after graduation in order to bring you the most appropriate and skilled interventions and treatment. We are an affirming and anti-racist practice. We believe in promoting social justice and that all clients deserve a space where they can be authentic and transparent without fearing judgement.

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Trish Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Horsham, PA

I am now accepting insurance through Grow Therapy. Please use this link to schedule an appointment! https://provider.growtherapy.com/book-appointment?id=906&ref=prov Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out whatever is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. I graduated from Chestnut Hill College with my Master’s in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 2008. I have the experience to help with the stress of today's world. This experience helps me understand and empathize with clients’ situations and so can offer real world help. I believe you to be an active participant in therapy, I am not here to tell you how to run your life. I am here to help you find your own path. I work with teens, adults, families and couples.

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Metanoia Counseling & Consultation LLC
Group practice
Leola, PA

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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Lara Krawchuk
Group practice
West Chester, PA

Welcome to Healing Concepts, LLC! If you are sad, worried, grieving, coping with physical illness or trying to heal from trauma; we are here to help! We are nationally respected experts in grief, living losses, life threatening physical illness and trauma. We use a mix of traditional talk therapies, meaning making, EMDR and Internal Family Systems models to help you heal. We are compassionate, creative and deeply committed to helping you heal and grow. If we can help please reach out to us at 610-209-3111 for a brief consultation to see if our talents fit your needs.

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Zachariah Pranckun
Psychiatrist
Philadelphia, PA

I am a board-certified, academically oriented child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy and medication management services to clients located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I use a comprehensive, collaborative, and holistic approach when working with clients and their families. I am a LGBTQIA-affirming provider and consider it a privilege to work with members of this diverse community. I have particular interest and experience working with trans and gender-diverse youth and young adults. I have extensive experience working with college students, graduate/professional students, and young professionals. I understand the unique challenges of this developmental phase of life and enjoy assisting clients make the most out of their experience. For some teenagers and adults, I also provide psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am in-network with Aetna for Pennsylvania and Maryland residents. All other patients will be self-pay.

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Amanda Viner
Psychologist
Bryn Mawr, PA

I specialize in working with university students and can help with struggles including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, OCD, borderline personality disorder, adjustment disorders and relationship issues. My work is genuine and authentic and I use evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) tailored to your needs. If you would like to schedule a phone consultation and discuss your therapy needs, please email me at drvinerpsych@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon!

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Tabs Ulmer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

I invite anyone who feels the need to talk to someone who is ready and eager to listen to them. I have worked in mental, behavioral and relational health for the last ten years and am excited to incorporate more couples, duos, ethically and consensually non-monogamous clients as well as individuals. As a student marriage and family therapist with a behavioral therapy background, I have worked alongside and with a diverse group of humans. One approach to issues which I have adopted in my practice is the idea that all behavior is communication, sometimes we need some help finding out what we are trying to say. In session, it is important that each person feels heard, seen and respected equally. I approach sessions with a focused ability to provide an outside set of eyes, voice, and join in a stance of co-collaborator with clients in the healing and problem solving process. Whether we are working through a conflict, identity questions, or just checking in.

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Stacey Luczejko
Licensed Professional Counselor
Port Charlotte, FL

My name is Stacey (Rodenbaugh) Luczejko and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in PA a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in FL and also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I hold a Bachelor's (BS) in Psychological and Social Sciences from Pennsylvania State University. I also hold two Master's Degrees from Rider University: a Master's (MA) in Counseling Services and an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Master's Degree. I have been counseling for the past 17 years in various capacities ranging from counseling in schools to counseling in the community. My counseling style is eclectic because I utilize many different therapeutic strategies based off of the needs of the individuals I am working with during the session. Some of my counseling theory styles consists of: cognitive, behavioral, person-centered, positive psychology, reality, solution-focused, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psycho-education components. In other words, I have many ways for helping individuals to deal with their struggles or with whatever is challenging them. My approach focuses on thought processes, behaviors, and action plans. I also find ways to creatively use your interests (such as: music, hobbies, movies, and etc.) in the solution process. Most importantly, during every counseling session I strive for my clients to take away something new or something that can utilize outside of counseling in everyday life. ​

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Magnolia Psychological Services
Psychologist
Charleston, SC

QUICK INFO Doctor Kelly sees college aged students via telehealth in SC and Pennsylvania. Please reach out for availability.

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Skyline Psychotherapy & Assessment Services
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

I enjoy working with college students who are struggling with life transitions in some way-- whether it is experiencing anxiety about being away from home, academic studies, or relationships. Together we can help you to manage anxieties, learn new coping skills, and to process and work through difficult situations. I particularly enjoy working with neurodiverse folks, and have experience helping those who have ADHD or autistic brain styles. Please feel free to reach out and let me know how I might best help you!

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