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Therapists for college students near New York, NY

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Claudia Bookspan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Hi I'm Claudia, and am happy to help explore what is holding you back from a satisfying life, with understanding, thoughtfulness, a clinical background, and compassion. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfactory connections, life transitions are specialties of mine. My mission is to provide you with a respectful, safe, and judgement free atmosphere, coupled with proven modalities, so understanding and growth can occur.

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Forward in Heels
Group practice
New York, NY

Are you unmotivated by everyday tasks and struggle to find where you belong in your social group? When you look in the mirror, do negative thoughts such as “I’m not enough” or “I feel hopeless” roam inside your brain? Do you find yourself freezing up in social situations, wishing you knew how to react? In a society plagued by institutional racism, gender inequalities, and generational differences, it is common to feel disheartened, anxious, and angry at ourselves and the world around us. By reaching out and prioritizing self-care, we can create a safe space to process difficult emotions and learn to manage your reactions.

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Paige Sweet
Licensed Psychoanalyst
New York, NY

People seek me out for many reasons, including when they feel anxious or depressed, as well as when they are struggling with anger, grappling with traumatic events, feeling stuck, or simply sensing that something's not quite right. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I'm skilled at working with people during various life transitions, including the excitement and stress of college life and the uncertainties that may await after graduation. I also have expertise in working with all manner of questions related to sexuality, gender, and relationships of all kinds. In working with me, you can expect to find an attentive listener who will help you gain insight and work toward more effective coping strategies. In addition to feeling better, you will likely feel more empowered to live a more fulfilling life.

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Alyssa Bivona
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

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Liberation Psychotherapy
Group practice
New York, NY

Mission Liberation Psychotherapy is a private group therapy practice located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Our foundational philosophy is based on the meaningful engagement between the therapist and client and achieved using Carl Rogers’ client-centered techniques of active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Liberation Psychotherapy’s primary mission is to help clients explore their experiences thereby clients can heal and grow and embrace their strengths and resiliencies. To honor and respect the uniqueness of our clients, we subscribe broadly to a liberation and integrative model because our attention is drawn to the interplay of the clients’ identities and environments. Liberation is understood through the complex realities and histories in which we are living/having lived through: sociopolitical, economic, cultural. With an integrative approach, our therapists collaborate with clients on which treatment modalities may benefit them and can include: affirmative, bibliotherapy, client-centered, cognitive behavior, creative arts, dialectical behavior therapy, existential, holistic, narrative, psychodynamic, sexology, spiritual, and trauma.

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Courtney Buckney
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

I am a humanistic and relational therapist that is passionate about the power of human connection and strongly values the healing properties of the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a warm and safe space where individuals can feel safe to explore difficult topics, believing that this is the first and most important step in the healing process. I recognize that the human experience is often deeply complex and painful, yet has the potential to be beautiful and fulfilling as well. My goal in working with people is to walk alongside them and help them to better understand themselves, gain insight, work through the more painful moments of the past, and discover their own capability to cope with and grow through life’s hardships. My approach to therapy is holistic, exploring the many components and intersecting areas of a person’s life. Additionally, I work to tailor each therapeutic experience to the individual, accounting for the unique needs of each person. I have experience working with trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, identity issues, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I love utilizing humor, creativity, and mindfulness in session, as I believe tapping into these elements can be incredibly healing.

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Carli Wargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Carli Wargo is a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the field for several years. She utilizes a nonjudgmental, compassionate approach to treating clients of all ages and from many different backgrounds. She believes in the importance of the genuine human relationship in therapy as well as the importance of building trust from the start! Carli is also currently offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in partnership with Journey Clinical.

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Saviana Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

My name is Savi and I’m a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. I have a particular interest in working with students as much of my clinical experience is in working with people in their teens and early 20’s who are going through the big life changes that happen at these times. There is so much to navigate during this time in life with academic demands, becoming more independent from our families, and starting new relationships. There are many reasons we are drawn to start therapy, but I find it is often because we are struggling with difficult feelings related to these things that we may not understand and don’t know how to get rid of. I think it’s important that you have a safe place to talk about these feelings and for us to begin to understand what is underneath them.

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Prospect Psychology
Psychologist
New York, NY

We believe that excellent therapy improves students lives in substantial, meaningful ways, which is what you should expect when you get started. We are a group of highly trained psychologists who love working with students to improve their lives and make changes.

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Emily Stephen, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

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Rena Gower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

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David Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

David Perkins, LCSW (in New York State) is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in the treatment of adults and teenagers with mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and phobias as well as post traumatic stress disorder and anger management issues. He also provides supportive counseling to those who are looking for a therapist to help them explore issues related to sexuality, core values and existential or spiritual issues.

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Karina Cole
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY

You know how sometimes we examine our situation and wonder how it is that we got here? There's so much going on in the world today. In examining our current state we can experience a mixture of emotions: fear, frustration, and a longing for something different. This is normal. However, sometimes these feelings can become more overwhelming than we would like, and they begin to affect us in different areas of our life such as work, family, and relationships. If you are struggling with anxiety or dealing with a major event in your life, I can help. You have choices when it comes to your career, relationships, and family. I will speak with you openly about your feelings and help you to gain new perspectives and solutions. I work closely with people facing various challenges, including how to deal with grief, a complicated relationship, family, academics, and societal problems. My approach to healing combines traditional therapies with holistic approaches, while drawing on the individual’s spiritual practices and developing new coping strategies.

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Davenport Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC
Group practice
New York, NY

We help college student navigate anxiety, depression and trauma through creative and evidence-based therapy. WHO WE ARE We are a group of Licensed Art therapists who will teach you actionable steps to help you increase resilience! We specialize in blending creativity with mindfulness AND verbal therapy to effectively address anxiety, worry, depression, trauma, and life transitions. OUR QUALIFICATIONS: Our therapists hold various combinations of the following credentials & trainings: -Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) -Registered Art Therapist (ATR) -Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) -Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) -Therapists Trained in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) -Therapists Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) -Therapists Trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) INSURANCE: If you have out-of-network benefits, we can bill the following insurance carriers directly for you (we can check your out-of-network benefits for you). After you meet your deductible, you will only be responsible for a copay / coinsurance. Clients are offered a payment plan until they meet their deductible. *We do not accept HMO, Medicaid or Medicare at this time. We Accept: AETNA, AETNA STUDENT Health, MERITAIN Health, CIGNA, WELLFLEET, CHP, UNITED, OXFORD, UMR and PHCS Multiplan PRIVATE PAY: $165-$250/ session (depending on the provider. Sliding Scale offered)! FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: All major credit and debit cards, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Reimbursement plan through your Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), *We do not accept cash or checks Schedule your free phone / zoom consultation today!

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Citron Hennessey Private Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

Amidst the chaos and pressure of academic life, we know how working towards your goals can become overwhelming. No one teaches us the most effective way to think about our problems. This is what Citron Hennessey specializes in. Our practice offers the very highest quality evidence-based therapy service so you don't just feel better but actually get better! We provide solution-focused individual and couples counseling, please get in touch for a free initial phone consultation

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John Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

You may want something different from your life, but you’re not sure what it is or how to go about getting it. You could have questions about relationships, career, or identity. Or perhaps you have been finding yourself overtaken by strong emotions at unexpected times. You need a space to talk, think, feel, and explore your world - both the parts that are acknowledged and also the parts that feel mysterious or shrouded. I see psychotherapy as a process of discovery. Through this process, you will have the opportunity to learn about yourself, including the parts of you that are hard to reach or difficult to know. I believe that a person cannot be fully defined in terms of a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. We are complex beings with unique temperaments and lived experiences, and we exist in a world of complex and sometimes oppressive systems. I see you first and foremost as an individual and acknowledge the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out therapy. I practice psychodynamic therapy through an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming lens. This work can allow you to have greater self-knowledge; to grow, and to consider and perhaps to make different decisions in your life. My approach is to bring curiosity, empathy, and insight to your current situation and to go from there.

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Christina Melillo
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we will work together to understand and address your needs. Through humor and vulnerability, we’ll co-create a judgment-free space for your authentic self to flourish. I utilize a mindfulness-based and relational approach to support clients in creating positive change in their lives. I have successfully supported sexually and gender diverse folx, older folx, neurodivergent folx, and poly/ENM folx dealing with issues of identity, shame, body image, trauma, and interpersonal conflict issues. I approach therapy with an anti-oppressive lens, assisting folx with unlearning internalized messages and thought patterns that prevent growth. I am excited to empower and support you in your journey of self-discovery!

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Tribeca Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

TriBeCa Therapy is a center for psychotherapy that was founded on the assumption that human beings are original, imaginative, inspired, and inventive. We particularly love our work with young adults and college students and are connected to issues they deal with. Issues related to sex and dating, drugs and drinking, depression and anxiety and academic pressures aren’t topics that will freak us out. We can handle it. College students frequently discuss with us challenges related to making friends in ways that don’t involve alcohol, making friends as a person of color, navigating social situations that demand connecting with strangers (like in the cafeteria) and finding “their people.” We work to create a partnership that takes these challenges on together, trying new strategies, taking increasingly bigger risks and dealing with the disappointments and celebrating the successes that follow. For more information on our work with college students, visit our site: https://tribecatherapy.com/therapy-nyc-college-students/

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Peggy Thomson
Psychologist
New York, NY

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Mari Grande
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Too much stress can be overwhelming and will affect our concentration, stamina, and clarity of mind. The very nature of trauma is the experience of too much, a feeling of being overwhelmed. My specialty is in Creativity and Trauma and how one informs the other. This is not easy work, but it can be fun. We use what is called a Bottom Up approach, in combination with a Top Down. What this means is we learn to tune into our body brain and not just our head brain. As a Creative Arts psychotherapist and trauma specialist I've discovered ways to work that help you heal, feel better, and help you make more sense out of your life. When we meet first we find out what is going on, what has gone on, and how we want to use our time together. We can continue to talk; we may include some of the modalities in which I am trained (Art Therapy, EMDR...). It depends on what you are most comfortable with, and fits your particular issues and concerns Please know I am exclusively working online

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