Therapists for college students near New York, NY

Mr. Yagami, MSEd., MHC-LP, is a Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. After Fordham, he conducted research in developmental/neurodevelopmental psychology at the University of Oregon, examining how early-life experiences shape and condition the way we experience the world. Mr. Yagami has experience as an outpatient mental health provider, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. Mr. Yagami believes that our current challenges, whether it be anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties, are very often rooted in our childhood. Understanding the origins of how we think, feel, and behave is a vital step toward freeing ourselves from conditioned patterns and reconnecting with a more authentic sense of self. Mr. Yagami utilizes trauma-informed CBT, attachment, and acceptance-and-change frameworks. He works with diverse populations who are interested in exploring the core of their challenges and creating lasting change. To facilitate this, the quality of the client-and-therapist alliance becomes key, because in this alliance, a more secure sense of self is cultivated, which is the foundation for confidence and self-compassion. He considers himself not only a therapist, but also a cheerleader, advocate, and confidant. His therapy space is where clients are met with unconditional positive regard, compassion, and the freedom to be their authentic selves, and develop trust in their capabilities to navigate the world as best they can.

John Richie, MHC-LP, obtained his master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Baruch College. Mr. Richie's experience includes volunteer counseling for teens and young adults living in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence. He has also volunteered in an after-school program, providing social and relationship skills, conflict resolution tools, and filmmaking and documentary skills. As an experienced documentary filmmaker with a focus on social issues, Mr. Richie has a deep understanding of human stories and the complexities of life’s challenges. Mr. Richie works with adults, adolescents, and couples, assisting those navigating depression, anxiety, social isolation, and loneliness. He is deeply invested in helping clients manage crises, resolve conflicts, and heal from trauma. Mr. Richie fosters a therapeutic space grounded in openness and collaboration. He employs a multimodal approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. His practice integrates person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, existential, and mindfulness-based therapies. Mr. Richie's non-judgmental approach helps clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and overcome life’s challenges, big and small.

Jess Gonzales, LMSW, is a New York State License Master of Social Work. She earned her master’s in social work at New York University. She works with adults navigating complex trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and the many challenges of living in the modern world. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have experienced iatrogenic trauma, or harm from medical and/or psychiatric treatment. As a Mad studies-informed clinician, Ms. Gonzales has a deep respect for each individual’s autonomy and expertise in their own life, and fosters a highly collaborative therapeutic relationship. She works from an anti-oppressive framework, is disability- and LGBTQ+ affirming, and sees clients with a diverse range of racial and ethnic identities. She is a member of the Institute for the Development of Human Arts, The International Society for Psychological Social Approaches to Psychosis, and Kintsugi Therapist Collective.

Lisa Chen, MHC-LP, obtained her master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Baruch College. Ms. Chen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and studio art with a concentration in Japanese language from Hunter College. Ms. Chen has experience as a therapeutic assistant at an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she facilitated and led art therapy groups. She trained throughout her graduate degree in outpatient mental health, serving adults and adolescents. Ms. Chen works with adolescents and adults of all ages. She works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, and more. She utilizes an integrative approach and tailored to each client, drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral modalities. Ms. Chen creates a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their inner experiences. She is committed to cultural openness and sensitivity while respecting and valuing diverse backgrounds for inclusive care. With compassion and insight, Ms. Chen supports her clients in building self-awareness, navigating life's challenges, and fostering personal growth toward a more meaningful and authentic life.

NYC AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY LCSW PLLC is a remote, community-focused, sustainable, sliding-scale mental health practice in Manhattan, providing treatment to individual adults ages 18+. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and xenophobia impact our mental health. Our goal is to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised; we are especially committed to serving queer communities of color. We also strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. And, most importantly, we’re here to help you feel better and make change. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Lets take the next step together.

Our Therapists are holistic and relationally-oriented in their approach with clients. We strongly believe in establishing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship in order to address the emotionally challenging conversations. All Therapists are client-centered and have eclectic therapeutic approaches - utilizing various treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, DBT, relational, psychodynamic, mind-body oriented, somatic, insight oriented, and when needed a solution focused approach. Our Therapists specialize in Therapy with teens and young adults. We also provide Couples and Family Therapy. All Therapists work with clients managing symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, trauma, OCD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, gender identity exploration, life stressors and academic challenges. All therapists are trauma-informed. Please visit our website to learn more about our Therapists and to start the therapy process. We offer free brief phone consultations. We look for to connecting with you and helping you start your healing journey!!

My therapeutic approach is a combination of solution-focused, strengths-based, and somatic psychotherapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. My style of therapy is warm, empathic and client-centered. I believe in treating others with respect, dignity and compassion. I have experience working with college students/young adults coping with professional or life transitions, first-generation Americans, African-American or Caribbean-American men and women, adult/geriatric individuals with acute and/or chronic medical illnesses. 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.

Please see website, http://www.marydioriolcsw.com I am in network with Pacific Source and I am taking new clients. My professional biller can bill out of network so you do not need to handle any paperwork. I work with college students online in Oregon and New York. I work with eating disorders, anxiety, social phobias, depression, and difficult life transitions. I am also starting a binge eating group and an RO DBT Group for college students in 2025.

Hi, I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience and passionate about helping young adults navigate their mental health journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other challenges like bipolar disorder or substance use, I'm here to support you in finding the care you need to feel more like yourself again. I understand that college life can be overwhelming. It’s a time filled with changes, new pressures, and sometimes unexpected mental health struggles. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or just not quite yourself, reaching out for help can be the first step in getting back on track. My approach is always tailored to what you need—whether that’s talking through your concerns, discussing medication options, or working together to develop a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients is at the heart of my work. A trusted, compassionate provider can make a huge difference in your journey toward well-being. I’ll listen to your concerns and make sure you feel heard, whether we're addressing academic stress, relationship challenges, or deeper mental health issues. I know that whole-person care is important, and together, we can address both the emotional and physical aspects of mental health with talk therapy and medication management. I’d love to help you take the next step in your mental health journey. Feel free to reach out—I'm here for you.

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living your best life, and find meaning in everyday situations. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded and experienced clinician. I have worked in various settings from inpatient to outpatient, from the general community to the university setting. I am an eager and dedicated mental health professional. 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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years experience. A graduate of Syracuse University, I am trained in strengths-based and generalist practice, meaning I can help you navigate through your rough spots by offering a new perspective, challenging you to reframe your current situation while embracing your existing strengths, courage, and values. We all experience struggles. These struggles creep in multiple times throughout our lives, sometimes when we least expect it. Some are minor, and some stick around and plague us a bit longer. Not one of us is immune to life's difficulties. Whether you have tried therapy before, or this is your maiden voyage, please know there is hope to feel better and to work through the issues you are experiencing. Therapy is meant to be a joint venture - I am ready and willing to walk beside you while you learn, grow and successfully conquer your own unique situation. I look forward to meeting and working 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 am passionate about helping clients who experience depression, anxiety and trauma. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. I help these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that I help clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants. I place strong emphasis on having a quality therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual regard. My main goal is to help clients learn how to accept themselves and to practice self-care. My style is collaborative, patient, and kind. I love to help clients break out of negative emotional cycles and move forward with their lives. 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 am an Afro-Caribbean immigrant psychotherapist who has served communities of color for over 14 years. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders, and I am highly trained in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based practice and mindfulness. I believe that besides providing a safe space to process, healing can also come through psychoeducation, movement work, ancestral healing/breaking generational traumas as well as community engagement. I include these modalities in session when appropriate as I understand that unique individuals require unique ways of healing. Let's heal! 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.

Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have a tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Are you feeling depressed and anxious as a result? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then psychotherapy can help you find the answers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life because the ability to heal is within each of us. As your therapist, my initial goal is to make you feel comfortable, validated, and understood. Once we begin our work together, I will use evidenced based strategies in addition to holistic approaches to help you lead a happier, more fulfilling life, that you deserve. I am a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice since 2013. In my therapeutic work, I integrate the many facets of my professional career which have included positions in the academic as well as clinical sectors. In working with you, I will draw on these diverse experiences in order to provide you with a treatment plan that is designed specifically for you to facilitate the change that you need. 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.

My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. 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 a holistic approach where I address the individual's physical well-being such as nutritional habits, sleep hygiene, activity level, social factors as well as one's emotional well-being. I utilize a combination of modalities in treatment. 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.

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.

My main focus is to provide a safe space for you to openly express yourself without feeling judged. A central aim of therapy is to help you to feel more positive and capable in your own life, and to experience more joy through connection to yourself and to others. This is the foundation of my process, and it leads to more autonomy in solving one's own problems and facing challenges. 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 worked with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, which includes depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I have experience in individual, group, and family counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has worked in the area of counseling since 2019. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel therapy is a process between the therapist and client to explore and understand what the client is experiencing, to come up with coping skills that best fits them and their circumstances. I feel therapy should also be a place where the client is provided a safe, judgement-free, insightful, and empathic environment. Anyone can be capable of healing and building resiliency to a better life. 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.

My therapy style is to help clients feel relaxed, by establishing a comfortable atmosphere, sometimes using humor where appropriate, to help clients get to a place where they can speak genuinely and honestly about their lives and their struggles. Coming from a social work background of meeting the client where they are at, I incorporate this stance every step of the way. I have a genuine interest in hearing people's stories, which client’s feel, and they appreciate the attention and connection that is being formed. I gather information through what they say about themselves and how they see themselves in the world, and my focus is to help them reach their goals. 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.