Therapists for college students near New York, NY

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to see a change in their life. I’ve worked in a myriad of settings, ranging from satellite clinics based on early educational settings to social adult daycares (and everything else in between, including hospitals and intensive day treatment). I believe that starting from the client's needs is the key to successful treatment. In order to explore the possible foundation of the problem, I like to get a general overview of the concerns and the person's current living environment, support system, background, and upbringing. Homework is assigned only if warranted; depending on the mode of treatment utilized and individual preferences, it may or may not be necessary. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

I have experience working in hospital settings, outpatient counseling programs, and individual counseling through telehealth and school-based programs. You will gain insight and will learn new ways of coping while changing maladaptive behaviors. My approach is individualized based on your needs. I use intervention techniques that are based on interpersonal psychology, cognitive behavioral therapies, and mindfulness. In your counseling sessions, I will assist you in identifying how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

At Rivia Mind, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. We are a dedicated team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journey with expertise and compassion. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Our diverse team ensures culturally competent care, and we prioritize accessibility by accepting most major insurance plans and offering flexible hybrid care options. For students facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health challenges, we provide a supportive, judgment-free space where they can gain clarity, resilience, and confidence. At Rivia Mind, care isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.

I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program. My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a safe space for open communication, I aim to help individuals, couples, and family members work towards healthier interpersonal relationships. I strive to be collaborative with my clients to ensure goals are being met through helpful and effective interventions. I utilize systemic approaches for all of my clients by combining Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-education, and Sex Therapy to develop insight and cultivate healthier relational dynamics. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

College is a big transition. It might be the first time you're living away from home—figuring out how to balance classes, friendships, roommates, and family expectations, all while trying to keep up and not fall behind. It’s exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, or just… a lot. If you’re struggling to find your rhythm, you’re not alone. And if you're an international student, this transition comes with even more layers—adapting to a new culture, navigating visa uncertainty, and maybe even thinking in a different language all day. I grew up between Italy and the U.S., so I understand firsthand how tough it can be to exist between worlds. I want to help you work through those challenges so you can focus on the fun parts of being a college student in New York. Therapy is a nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself. The goal is to find balance—keeping up with your workload without burning out, navigating friendships and relationships, and making time for yourself in the middle of it all. You don’t have to do this alone. Whether you're feeling homesick, overwhelmed, or just trying to stay afloat, I’m here to support you. Click on my website to schedule a free 15 minute call to see if we're the right fit!

I love helping people live their best lives. For some people, that means managing anxiety or depression, starting a relationship, or ending one. Sometimes we need some help navigating the feelings that come along with life changes related to parenting, work, and finding meaning. I use a cognitive approach to increase insight and understanding about who we are and why we do what we do. I am experienced working with couples as well as with mental health professionals. During our sessions, you can expect respect, expertise, kindness, humor, and a safe place to be yourself. I look forward to speaking with you! I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns they do not fully understand. I often work with individuals who are overthinking, feeling emotionally drained, or noticing the same challenges coming up in relationships or daily life. I support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns, including those balancing cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity within South Asian, immigrant, and first-generation communities. Together, we work to better understand these patterns, build coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Driven by a deep interest in individual experiences, I prioritize building strong rapport and relational connection with clients. I offer a trauma-informed, affirming space to explore identity, process emotions, and set meaningful goals. My style is warm, curious, nonjudgmental, and often humorous. I support people in feeling seen, empowered, and more connected to their authentic selves as they navigate life’s challenges.

My background includes a graduate degree (Master of Science) in clinical psychology, with a license in Florida and New York to practice psychotherapy. My background also includes serving as a director for various residential programs, functioning as a consultant for clinical programming, performing managed-care utilization review, and years providing psychotherapy to those seeking healing in outpatient agencies, inpatient settings, shelters, within schools, and group homes, using techniques from my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy. With over nineteen years of practice in the field of mental health and substance use treatment, I draw from my experience and clinical training to create a safe and collaborative space for supportive guidance, healing, and transformation. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

I have extensive training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, and take an interactive approach to help you with your current stressors. I utilize strength-focused and evidence-based techniques to allow each client to regain control and peace. I have a background in urban outpatient mental health clinics. I have extensive experience with issues such as depression, anxiety, and life changes. 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.

The vast majority of my work has been in helping people who have experience with bad things in life, learn about the hard parts of life and how they impact us as human beings, reduce emotional and physical distress, and support clients in achieving their goals. I have worked for over 10 years in NYC with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I hope you will find that I have a humble and compassionate approach with a strong grounding in evidence based practice so that we can work together on what is important to you and build the therapy that works to meet your unique needs. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

I have been working as a mental health therapist for more than 5 years, treating adults through bouts of depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorces, times of grief and uncertainty. I truly value the therapeutic space and strive for you to feel welcomed and comforted within each session. Therapy is something not everyone knows they need nor do they always think they want it, but let me tell you. It is something that will help you to navigate those difficult days and improve your ability to navigate life in a healthier way. What is holding you back from following through and targeting your own needs? Let me help you to understand what drives you, what holds you back and what it is you are longing for. Let’s make deeper connections to understand your worries, your barriers, and your strengths. Therapy is not always comfortable, but my goal is to always help you to understand how you can better manage those moments of distress as we work toward improving your quality of life and engaging your mind to better navigate stressful situations. Let’s work together to find some balance for you, to nurture your mind and help to explore your full potential, one day at a time. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

Welcome! I am a clinical therapist specializing in helping athletes and queer-identifying patients navigate relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My approach is person-centered, challenging, and validating, creating an atmosphere where you are empowered to grow. I'm passionate about building a therapeutic relationship unique to each patient, so your healing is facilitated through collaboration, humor, and structure. Working together, you can expect a validating and comfortable environment that allows us to develop a successful partnership and strong therapeutic alliance. I utilize a collaborative style that includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to your unique needs so you both make and maintain progress. I look forward to hearing and understanding your concerns, and to helping you achieve your goals in our time together. My path toward becoming a therapist began by stepping into my own journey as a patient. While studying psychology and playing a Division I sport, I benefitted immensely from therapy, gaining the tools necessary to manage schoolwork, performance, and social dynamics. Now I seek to provide that same sense of resilience and empowerment to my patients, drawing on the skills learned and developed over the years.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I am dedicated to helping adults from diverse racial, cultural, sexual, economic, and spiritual backgrounds navigate life stressors and mental health concerns. I work with patients struggling from a variety of diagnoses, specializing in anxiety disorders, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and life stressors. Working together, you can expect a safe, supportive, and empathic environment that demonstrates unconditional positive regard at all times. I believe in being open and accepting, integrating person-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to help you feel empowered to make meaningful changes and achieve your goals. My style is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and strength-based, tailored to each patient’s unique experiences so you feel understood and valued. I look forward to collaborating on our work together. My path into patient care began with my own journey in counseling, where I learned the valuable lesson that I do not need to carry my struggles on my own. This experience deepened my commitment to providing patient, empathic, and supportive care, bringing a deep understanding of the uniqueness and resilience of each individual to every session.

Performing for everyone while quietly struggling underneath is exhausting — and it's one of the most common things nobody talks about on campus. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, substance use, or just a relentless inner critic, you don't have to keep managing it alone. I'm also a credentialed substance abuse counselor (CASAC), which means I can offer specialized, judgment-free support for anyone questioning their relationship with substances or navigating recovery in a high-pressure environment — no labels required. My space is direct, warm, and built around your actual life. You don't have to wait for a crisis to reach out. Let's stop the performance and start building something real. *Insurance & Fees* I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Northwell Direct in NY only, and out of network with all other major insurance companies in NY and FL. My office provides a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement and we will assist you in verifying your benefits to ensure the process is seamless. I also offer a sliding scale rate for those in need. Please reach out to learn more about how we can make therapy work for you.

I offer a highly personalized approach in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. Each treatment plan is tailored to my client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they strive for. I help clients achieve self-empowerment by utilizing an eclectic approach and by incorporating components of Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy. I also offer practical feedback to address current life challenges and longstanding issues. By providing sensitivity and compassion in a confidential setting, I help clients find a resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological challenges. 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.

Mental health is all too often misunderstood and discriminated against. This stigma can distort our perceptions and deter us from our need for help, keeping us from a natural unfolding and realignment. Nevertheless, your mental health should be your priority. The thoughts and worries we all experience are our own personal truths, regardless of whether our situation conforms to others’ ideas of mental health. I feel that getting unstuck in life requires a perceptual shift, wherein we stop judging our ‘issues’ as failings but through self-compassion proceed to creatively light our path. My approach offers an eclectic, client-centered approach with special consideration for holistic recovery, mindfulness, and mind-body wellness. I believe that through therapy, we can find inner peace, authentic happiness and ways in which we can present ourselves genuinely: as flawed people working to grow. My priority is the relationship that I develop with each client and I am adamant that through this connection, an understanding of the underlying thoughts and feelings that drive behavior can flourish and then be utilized to begin and maintain desired changes. If we can accept our current state, then healing can occur and we can begin to move forward.

I’m a licensed psychotherapist who works with young people to understand and disrupt unhelpful patterns, better cope with challenging situations and discover greater ease, self-acceptance and healthy expression. I am committed to serving students in all content areas to navigate pressure, the pursuit of excellence and transition to career. It is important to me that LGBTQ+ people feel safe in the therapeutic space. I often help clients navigate grief, complex trauma or anxiety and I offer unique therapeutic perspectives when supporting those processing childhood rejection, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, university stress, or careers in the arts. My clinical practice is informed and enriched by my career as a professor, director, and administrator in the performing arts. I have directed or taught theatre courses at some of the most well-regarded theatre programs in the country, including Juilliard, Yale School of Drama, and NYU TISCH School of the Arts. As a therapist, I create a space for you to bring your whole self, feel safe, respected and understood as well as learn new skills and take on new perspectives. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all therapy, instead I tailor therapy to your individual needs. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, relational, and trauma-informed strategies, while also integrating expressive arts and movement or somatic lenses when useful. And I always offer a steady and reliable presence. Clients who work with me gain a more accurate understanding of what is really going on for them, and make positive changes in their thoughts, assessments and actions, resulting in greater satisfaction and functioning in their lives. I’m honored to support you in your therapeutic journey!

I’m Lily, a therapist who works with young adults, professionals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are tired of living small, anxious, or disconnected from themselves. I believe therapy works best when it’s a real relationship, no blank stares, no “how does that make you feel?” on repeat. I show up as my full self so you can feel safe showing up as yours. In our sessions, we might: -Untangle anxious thoughts so they stop running the show -Explore the beliefs about yourself you didn’t even know you’d been carrying -Learn how to quiet that relentless inner critic -Heal the ways you relate to food, your body, and your worth -Strengthen your boundaries and self-trust I use tools from mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative storytelling, and Intuitive Eating, but always in a way that fits you.

My therapeutic approach is eclectic, humanistic, and strength-based. I like to assess your needs and then draw from different therapeutic modalities to ensure we work together effectively to meet them. I am a culturally sensitive clinician who emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as in internal family systems (IFS) which helps clients to understand and heal the various parts of self that make up one’s internal world. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy, as well as mindfulness based and somatic therapy techniques for a holistic and tailored approach to managing anxiety, grief, healing emotional pain and trauma, building self confidence, and creating a calm and regulated nervous system. I am certified in Advanced Grief Counseling, Trauma-focused ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT. I have worked extensively with music industry professionals and creatives, as well as youth with varying abilities and disabilities, working predominantly with late teens (16+), adults, and couples. I specialize in trauma healing and recovery, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use, executive functioning issues and navigating or healing from relationships. I began my career as a recreational therapist and earned my master's degree in Social Work from Binghamton University in upstate New York. I am drawn to social work because of my passion for helping others and my commitment to dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health.