Therapists for college students near New York University
Life’s Journey is full of many obstacles and hard-to-manage paths. Sometimes, no matter how much you try, they may feel just impossible. And when anxiety, depression, fear, difficult life decisions, boundary setting, and trauma interfere with your life daily, extra support and connection are needed to lean in and step forward.
My clients usually approach me when they are ready to make a change in their lives. They are experiencing conflicts, inside themselves or with others, and are looking for an empathic, flexible and dynamic clinician to provide support and guidance. With clients and within myself, I emphasize maintaining mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness practices, as well as, feelings of HOPE and self acceptance. My clients and I are both “agents of change,” constantly progressing, and continuously developing through this journey called life. I am currently licensed and practicing in the state of California and New Jersey. I also have a permit to practice in New York supervised by Dr. Melissa Laracuenta- Hernandez.
Welcome! I'm Leighann Sapienza, a licensed clinical social worker with over 5 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety or navigating life transitions, I'm here to provide support and guidance every step of the way. With empathy and compassion as guiding principles, I'll work collaboratively with you to explore your concerns, identify goals, and implement strategies for positive change. I understand that taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation where, together, we'll collaborate to develop a personalized treatment plan aimed at fostering a life of meaning and fulfillment.
College students and young adults are my favorite population of people to work with. I enjoy supporting students through these years as they balance academics, relationships, self discovery and adulthood. I specialize in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and other mood regulation concerns.
My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, holistic and individualized, meeting you where you are. I am passionate about the process of therapy and will help you to develop insight, identify and reach your goals and enhance wellness. I specialize in treating couples and individuals coping with mental health and relationship concerns. My aim is to engage in collaboration to illuminate, foster insight and clarify what is within as well as the path ahead. I have over fifteen years of psychotherapy experience working with individuals, couples and families utilizing a combination of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Psychodynamic and Relational techniques among other modalities. My goal is to provide a safe place for growth, development and healing. Please take the first step and schedule a free 15 min phone consultation to meet and discuss how to proceed.
We are a group therapy practice that gives you private practice attention and quality with reasonable rates. We also take many insurance plans. We have in-person and virtual sessions available (as long as you are somewhere in NY state!) We work with many college students and totally understand the academic and social stresses and pressures of being in college!
I’m a bilingual Latinx therapist (LCSW in NY) passionate about supporting college students as they navigate the unique challenges of this stage of life. Whether you’re adjusting to a new environment, managing academic pressures, navigating relationships, or exploring your identity, I offer a warm and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. As a Latinx therapist, I bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to my work, understanding the complex experiences of students from immigrant, Latinx, and underserved communities. I use evidence-based and culturally responsive approaches, like CBT, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care, to help students develop coping strategies, build confidence, and thrive both personally and academically. My goal is to collaborate with you so you feel supported, empowered, and ready to succeed on your own terms.
I’m Gracie, a calm and balanced therapist dedicated to meeting you where you’re at in your journey. With training in trauma-informed care, I create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, everyday stressors, family dynamics, and much more. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, stress management, relationships, and dating challenges. However, I’m ready to discuss other personal and career-related experiences as well. Regardless of what areas of your life you find yourself facing difficulties in, I’m here to listen. I believe in the importance of being true to yourself and finding your own equilibrium. Our conversations can aim to equip you with tools & skills for you to achieve your goals and enhance your daily life. To book you can find me at My WellBeing. Looking forward to connecting!
Canalside Therapeutic Arts & Counseling Services provides quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages in a private office in Fairport, NY. We are committed to improving your quality of life, and achieving your goals. Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art Therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art Therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.* We provide both art therapy services, and individual psychotherapy services without discrimination on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, health status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status. We are also SafeZone trained to work with Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) individuals.
I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) treating children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working at a major psychiatric center, outpatient and in emergency settings. I offer a warm, inclusive setting and take the time to hear your concerns. I can explain things in a way you can understand and answer every question. I offer a whole body approach, thoughtfully choosing medications. Are you or your child struggling with ADHD, excessive sadness, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, anger or impulsivity? Anxiety that is hard to control or unstable mood? I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) treating children, adolescents and adults. My experience includes working at a major psychiatric center, outpatient and in emergency settings. I offer a warm, inclusive setting and take the time to hear your concerns. I can explain things in a way you can understand and answer every question. I offer a whole body approach, thoughtfully choosing medications and other treatments which are explained so you can feel confident about making a good decision. You are always included in the decision-making process. - GENETIC testing is available to help guide treatment.
We work with young adults and adults to help them explore their past, present and futures. We will work together to ensure that you take control over any symptoms that are causing you distress. In a confidential and nonjudgmental space, we will uncover your roadblocks, help you get to know yourself better, determine what you want in life and harness your strengths to achieve those goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have extensive experience working in various mental health settings. My practice specializes in providing following services: couples counseling, psychotherapy, psychological, substance abuse and immigration evaluations . I am trained in REBT, and CBT. I utilize an eclectic approach with various techniques tailored to my client's individual needs and work with clients from diverse cultural background. In my practice we treat depression, anxiety, and other behavioral disorders as well as work with trauma, low self esteem, increased stress and, dating and relationship issues. Here are some things to consider to help you decide if we are a good fit: 1.There is no such thing as too big or too small of a problem. All your feelings and experiences are important. 2. There is no right or wrong time to start therapy. Therapy is about being heard, validated and understood. As soon as you are ready to experience these things you are ready for therapy and I am here to help! Services are available in English, and Russian.
I specialize in treating mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and BiPolar Disorder as well as ADHD. I am able to help you learn how to manage the symptoms associated with these conditions to live your life as fully and healthily as possible. I am psychodynamically oriented but able to utilize cognitive behavioral tools to manage acute concerns and struggles. This means we can talk about absolutely everything and anything that matters to you, from the practical to the esoteric. Currently, I am offering therapy, remotely as well as in-person, in my Ridgewood, New Jersey office.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Army war veteran and psychotherapist. My experience includes working with military, veterans, immigrants, domestic violence survivals and generational trauma. I am trained on EMDR and somatic. I provide you a safe environment to help you on your journey of healing.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or tired? Having problems in your relationships? Do you need help finding clarity? Are you scared of what the future holds and unsure of what path to take? Do you find yourself having to make adult decisions for the first time? While everyone else is making headway in life, does it seem like you’re still stuck on the sidelines? If you're looking for support, I'm here to help. I believe in being open, direct, and unafraid to challenge you when necessary. But I also value laughter and simplicity in our work together. My online Psychotherapy and Coaching services provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your feelings.
There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. My practice approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy and a client centered approach. I work collaboratively with my client's to assist them towards their treatment goals and assist them in understanding how thoughts/ feelings influence behaviors, and together we will develop skills that will allow you to make changes in your thoughts and behaviors.
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About Me I believe that the changes that we want to make in our lives start by finding meaning in our experiences and connection with others. My time working in schools, outpatient, and acute settings provided me with the tools to support you or your loved one through a collaborative relationship. My Approach Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity. In addition to psychotherapy, I also provide child, adolescent, and adult educational and psychological assessment for various referral questions to address academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
I have had the pleasure of working with creative professionals and entrepreneurs who struggle with depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, acculturation difficulties, career concerns, and identity issues. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve the best version of themselves. I typically use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. However, I strongly believe that the effectiveness of therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist.