Therapists for college students near New York University

I have over 20 years experience in the human service field. My passion is providing compassionate support for those struggling with life's challenges in a safe and non-judgmental environment; assisting individuals in addressing what is troubling them; whether it is marital conflict, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma, anger management, serious mental illness, etc.; helping them to achieve their personal goals; effecting positive change and working toward desired outcomes. I incorporate principles from the Christian faith for those who desire that but work with all people/faiths indiscriminately. I love working with college-aged individuals; helping them to navigate the difficulties associated with entering adulthood successfully. I am closely located to Canisius, Medaille, UB South and Buffalo State colleges. Public transportation is available: the bus stops in front of the office and the Humboldt/Hospital Metrorail station is a block away. I also derive great joy in assisting married couples in developing more effective ways of communicating with the end goal of resolving conflict and enjoying a more satisfying relationship where both parties feel valued and connected to each other in a deep way.

Anxiety, stress, trauma, irritability, depression, or relationship struggles... chances are it might be holding you back from what you've imagined for yourself. With over two decades of experience, I am a NY Licensed and National Board-Certified Counselor who offers a safe, supportive space for university students and faculty to dig deeply into what’s really going on and find practical strategies to regain balance. My approach is all about collaboration—actively working together to gain fresh insights, build resilience, and strengthen the connections that matter most to you. Feel free to reach out. Let’s chat about how we can work together to support your needs and make the changes you’re envisioning.

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As a Clinical Psychologist in private practice treating students for 25+ years, I specialize in treating Anxiety including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Vomit Phobia, Phobias. I also specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder and emotional/sensory dysregulation, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, hairpulling, school stress, social skills. Anxiety treatment includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, including facing fears (ERP) as well as managing triggers. Students that I work with are often very sensitive people who can be overwhelmed by anxiety. Generally, you set the pace in a friendly and sometimes fun environment.

Do you struggle to initiate or complete tasks, stay organized, develop and maintain relationships, or regulate your emotions? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I specialize in ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and perfectionism. I particularly enjoy working with college and graduate students as they navigate the unique challenges they are facing in this stage of their life. I use a warm, collaborative, and affirming approach that helps my clients build upon their unique strengths, while also helping them learn how to make successful adaptations to improve the quality of their life. Sessions are often skills-based to improve communication and interpersonal relationships, as well as planning, prioritizing, and time management. Taking this first step can be overwhelming, though I am hopeful that I can help you achieve your goals. Please feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation today!

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me: In a relational, humanistic, and conversational style, and through an attachment-oriented lens, I am focused on harnessing the powerful dynamic of the therapeutic relationship, in order to help individuals locate within themselves a sense of meaning and purpose in the here and now. I am focused on developing each client’s ability to maintain internal validity and positive self-regard, in order to reduce self-shame, self-judgement, and self-harm. you: While I work with individual adults of all ages, most of my clients tend to be 25-45, and coming to therapy to work through a variety of human challenges and stressors often associated with complications that occur in the life-stage transitions from adolescence to early adulthood and early adulthood into middle age. For many of us, these life-stage transitions are often extended and/or delayed, leading to feelings of pscyho-emotional paralysis and “stuckness” in repeated patterns of behavior. My practice is also further specialized in working with performing artists and other creative/artistic professionals. The intersectionality of psycho-emotional health and creative identity/artistic process is an area of experience and particular interest to me. Having trained and worked professionally as an actor, prior to earning a master’s degree in clinical social work, I am deeply focused on using the shared language of artistic development to help other artists utilize the many tools and skills they’ve already developed for self-reflection and craft honing as artists, in order to help them create growth, change, and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. Although many of my clients meet diagnostic criteria for depression, trauma, and anxiety, I aim to see people beyond the diagnosis and view them as the whole human beings they are. us: Together, we will have a meaningful relationship intended to support and foster your personal growth, resilience, healing, and ability to create internal validity, as well as meaning and purpose in the moment. Our relationship exists within the context and framework of weekly, or bi-weekly, 45-minute conversations, focused on examining all aspects of how your pscyho-emotional health and wellbeing correspond to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. No human is broken. We are all operating in the exact way the human system was intended to operate, by adapting; sometimes for the better, and other times to our own detriment. We are all the logical conclusion of the sum of our total experiences. Therefore, we will work jointly to piece together your narrative in a way that connects the total sum of your experiences to your present thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns, in order to learn to move forward, create change, and become the future self that is still yet unrealized.

Welcome to the practice, please visit our website for profiles and more information. https://acapsych.com/ At our practice, you will benefit from care by Dr. John Samanich and Dr. Kimberly Ortiz, who provide individual and/or family therapy, medical evaluations and other services. Drs. Samanich and Ortiz work with children, adolescents and adults to address their developmental, emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns.

Feeling stuck? Questioning whether therapy is right for you—or worth it? You’re not alone. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s also one of the most empowering steps you can take toward understanding yourself and creating meaningful change. I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to therapy, grounded in empathy, honesty, and a judgment-free space. I incorporate creative and flexible therapeutic techniques to meet you where you are and help you build insight, resilience, and confidence. Since 2012, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family stress, substance use, eating disorders, and life transitions. I have a strong understanding of the unique pressures students face and aim to provide support that feels both practical and relatable. Reaching out can be hard—but you don’t have to figure things out on your own. We’ll take this step together.

At MindWell Psychology, we believe that thriving begins with the right support. Located in the heart of Ithaca, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, teens, and adults. Our diverse team of highly trained clinicians offers a full range of services—from individual and group therapy to comprehensive psychological testing and college student mentoring—so clients can access care that truly meets their needs. What makes us different? We combine the warmth of a local practice with the expertise of a large, multidisciplinary team. That means shorter wait times, specialized care for complex concerns, and providers who collaborate to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered. Whether navigating life transitions, managing anxiety, or addressing long-standing challenges, our clients know they have a trusted partner in their growth and healing. At MindWell, we’re more than a mental health practice—we’re a community committed to helping people flourish.

We aim to take the stigma out of Mental Health Care and advocate for a movement of self-care. Our methods are focused on support and partnership, guiding a proactive approach to managing stress with efficiency and grace.

Hello! I am a trauma therapist (psychologist) who works with people who want to feel safer and more connected to themselves, in their relationships and their world. As a therapist of nearly 20 years, I work with those who want to feel safer and more connected. Certified in EMDR and IFS-Informed EMDR. AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Polyvagal Certificate. EMDR Intensives available for deeper work. Level 3 Gottman. Internal Tracks Offering-Hip Hop Therapy + Parts Work + Polyvagal. In response to painful, overwhelming experience, our systems learn show to brilliantly manage, perform, and hold it together. The patterns that helped you survive may now be happening automatically. We will explore how your system has adapted and apply that awareness in practical ways. Meaningful shifts can happen in connection. Active, intentional living offers a full life you honor the past and stay in the present. Life is sometimes absurd. Humor helps too! I'm licensed in IL, NY and (43) PSYPACT states.

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We can help with anxiety, stress, depression, difficulty transitioning to college, academic pressures, substance use, ADHD related issues and social challenges (amongst other issues). We provide a safe emotional space to discuss these topics while building coping skills. Our team consists of compassionate and talented therapists. We believe that people have the ability to cope with painful emotions, to grow, and to heal from difficult experiences. If you are reading this, it most likely means you or someone you care about is looking for emotional assistance. We would be happy to assist you during your journey.

*ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR JANUARY 2025.* I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and together, we can explore how your past experiences have shaped who you are today. You will gain self-understanding, self-compassion, and begin to feel happier and more fulfilled. My clients are individuals and couples with a wide variety of concerns, including relationship issues, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. I can help you navigate unwanted emotions and get you ready to cope with any difficult life circumstances that might arise in the future. My past clients have described me as “non-judgmental, kind, and someone who calls them on their bullshit.” I also love working with people in non-traditional relationships as well as LGBT individuals and couples. I also specialize in transgender-affirmative therapy, and have worked with trans and non-binary clients who are questioning gender, people who are in the middle of a physical and/or social transition, and individuals who are either post-transition or have made other decisions in this regard. Even if your gender identity is not the topic you want to explore in therapy, I will provide an accepting environment where you can explore whatever you think will be most useful. If this sounds like what you are looking for, please email me to set up a 20-minute phone conversation so we can see if we would be a good fit.

Maybe you feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or overwhelming life transitions. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship difficulties, unresolved trauma, or the pressure of constant change. You might long for healthier connections, steadier emotions, or simply the ability to breathe without feeling on edge. My clients come to therapy seeking relief, understanding, and growth. They want to feel calmer in their daily lives, more confident in their choices, and more connected in their relationships. Most of all, they want to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward with clarity and strength.

QuIPP, the Queer Identities Psychology Partnership, is a group of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with marginalized groups...especially the LGBTQIA+ community. Our therapists are specialists in transgender mental health care, are poly- and kink-affirming, and are committed to continuing to educate ourselves on the ever-evolving needs of the queer and POC+queer communities. As such, we work with dissociative disorder, the full range of neurodiversity, and trauma (cultural, gender-based, and childhood).

I am a Bilingual/Bicultural therapist who takes pride in working with clients of diverse backgrounds. As your therapist my goal is to work with you in a collaborative way, using a culturally humble lens and awareness that "one size does not fit all." In my practice I work with Adolescents and Young Adults in an effort towards identifying solutions that promote growth, healing and life satisfaction through use of the therapeutic relationship. I treat individuals with a range of life struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and life transitions. Utilizing a collaborative approach and evidence based treatments, I will tailor my technique based on your individual needs. Aspects of mindfulness, trauma-informed and insight-oriented approaches may also be used. I am a compassionate and thoughtful clinician that is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space. My goal is to help you find relief through developing an ability to manage and cope with the complexities and challenges one experiences with everyday life.

I have clinical experience at a large university counseling center in New York, and my time there made me realize how much I like working with college students of all kinds. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing adjustment issues, relationship distress, stress-related problems, trauma effects, depression and mood dysregulation, and life transitions. I emphasize an integrative, eclectic approach to healing and wellness that includes psychodynamic psychotherapy and mind/body awareness. I'll help you explore feelings, sensations, and past experiences, making sense of what we discover and creating the changes necessary for a more vibrant life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Vermont with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University. I completed my internship and postdoctoral fellowships at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns such as mood and anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and sleep problems. I work with adults of all ages adjusting to different life transitions from navigating mental health as a college student to improving executive functioning in school settings and daily life. I specialize in teaching clients coping skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I invite you to take the next step and give me a call. We can have a short, complimentary conversation about what you're looking for to help us determine if we may be a good fit to work together.