Therapists for college students near New York, NY

Riki Bergstein is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with teens and adults navigating the challenges of everyday life. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and supports individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burdened by life’s stressors. Her style is warm, collaborative, and grounding, with a strong focus on helping clients feel understood, validated, and safe exploring what lies beneath the surface. Riki offers Tele-Health and in-person sessions at our Cedarhurst location. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and communication challenges, life transitions, adjustment-related stress, and emotional overwhelm. Sessions are tailored to each client’s pace, needs, and unique life experiences. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. Riki believes therapy is most effective when clients feel safe enough to be honest not only about their struggles, but also about their strengths, hopes, and the parts of themselves that may feel overlooked. She helps clients build insight, develop effective coping skills, strengthen communication, and deepen their connection to themselves and others. In her work, Riki partners with clients to identify underlying patterns and develop coping strategies that align with their goals, personality, and daily lives. Whether someone is navigating a major transition, feeling stuck, or simply seeking support, Riki offers a compassionate and thoughtful space for meaningful growth and lasting change.

I am a NYC-based psychologist with a specialty in therapy for anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related stress. I work with people on getting unstuck from thoughts, emotions, and coping patterns that take them away from the life they want to lead. I provide evidence-based therapy that is backed by science. I offer concrete strategies that help folks understand and respond to their emotions. I use the following individual psychotherapy approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and exposure therapy, including exposure and response prevention (ERP). I am passionate about helping others live personally meaningful, enriching lives. I have a collaborative style and personalize care to each client’s individual needs. I take the time to understand my clients’ experiences as well as the tangible, lasting change they want and deserve. I offer weekly therapy as well as more intensive, frequent therapy for folks navigating a period of more intense distress. I love helping clients not only reduce their suffering but also thrive.

Counseling For You offers personalized therapy in Merrick and Massapequa Park on Long Island, as well as at our Midtown Manhattan office. Secure telehealth sessions are available in New York State, Colorado, and Florida. We frequently work with college students transitioning from campus counseling services. Our clinicians provide ongoing outpatient therapy and support clients in building practical coping skills, improving emotional well-being, and navigating academic, social, and life stressors. Our highly trained team is experienced in supporting teens and young adults with a range of conditions, including academic stress, eating disorders, school avoidance, self-harm, suicidal ideation, ADHD, ASD, BPD, OCD, PTSD, and SUD. Our practice is open daily from 8am to 8pm, weekends from 9am to 5pm and there is no waitlist for daytime appointments. We accept most major insurance plans, and our team handles all forms and verification. Our intake process is seamless, and clients are thoughtfully matched with a therapist based on their clinical needs, preferences, and availability. Our supportive team members are ready to speak with you. Please call or text 516-247-6449 or email cfy@counselingforu.com

I have 10+ years of clinical experience with a focus on challenges faced by college students, young adults, and early-career professionals, with mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, impulsivity, and ADHD. My approach is methodical and whole-person-oriented, which recognizes that the brain and body are one. Some situations require medications, while others do not; and so with medical interventions and treatment, my approach is surgical, ensuring a tailored regimen for you. While I have particular expertise in complex pharmacology, I also incorporate treatments beyond medications. With my years of experience in medical education, I use our time to help you understand what we are treating and why, prioritizing shared medical decision-making. As a board-certified physician specializing in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine with current faculty appointments, I provide up-to-date, evidence-based care.

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.

Hi, I’m Benjamin. I'm a queer-affirming, trauma-informed mental health counselor offering therapy across New York State. I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about who they are or what they need—especially those navigating identity, trauma, and relationships. Many of my clients are adults working through the impact of past trauma, anxiety, shame, or disconnection from themselves or others. Some come to therapy unsure of how to express their needs in relationships, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel right. Others are exploring who they are, who they’ve been told to be, or who they want to become. If that resonates, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. My approach is relational, compassionate, and collaborative. I work from an integration of mindfulness with attachment-focused and trauma-informed therapies. If you're curious about working together, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I'd love to meet with you.

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.

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Maybe you find yourself picking apart your reflection in the mirror, replaying awkward conversations in your head, or wondering why relationships always feel harder than they should. You might feel caught between wanting to change and fearing it will always feel this way. I creates a space where you don’t have to go through it alone. My approach is compassionate, curious, and free of judgment. With warmth and a touch of humor, I help clients unpack the pressures and self-criticism that weigh them down so they can start building self-trust, healthier relationships, and a kinder connection to themselves.

Do you ever feel like your relationship with food, your body, or your emotions has quietly taken over more of your life than you ever intended? Maybe you have spent years managing it alone, turning to restriction, rigid rules, or old coping habits to feel some sense of control, only to find yourself exhausted, disconnected, or wondering if things can actually be different. I know how heavy that can feel. I bring both specialized clinical training and genuine compassion to my work with clients navigating eating disorders, body image, and the emotions that often live underneath both. With experience at The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders, one of the country's leading eating disorder treatment programs, I've worked with adolescents and adults across a wide range of presentations and levels of care. I specialize in eating disorders, body image, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and brings a relational, trauma-informed approach to every session. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen rather than assessed, where the work moves at a pace that feels safe, and where healing feels possible rather than out of reach.

Do you ever feel weighed down by emotions you can’t seem to shake, like anxiety that keeps you up at night, or shame that lingers long after the moment has passed? Maybe you’re navigating the highs and lows of relationships, struggling with self-worth, or trying to break free from old coping patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever you’re carrying, it can feel overwhelming to face it on your own. I creates a space where you don’t have to hide or minimize your feelings. With warmth, empathy, and creativity, I help clients sit with difficult emotions, unpack painful experiences, and begin rewriting the story they tell themselves. My goal is to help you feel respected, heard, and empowered to live more authentically.

I am a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years experience providing services to those who are in need. It is my pleasure to help you define and identify your unique path towards wellness and quality of life. Through our collaboration, we will build a space consisting of comfort and trust and I will encourage you to safely explore your innermost thoughts and feelings My therapeutic approach consists of an integration of Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic theory. Through the exploration of unconscious processes, your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; we will discover your potential for significant and positive change.​ My specialties include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, depression/mood disorders, interpersonal challenges, anger management, significant life transitions, and supporting those in long term recovery from addiction. Our therapeutic alliance will help in developing a mindful approach to identifying, feeling, and expressing your emotions.

My ideal clients are immigrants, women, and parents navigating transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and identity shifts. Many feel overwhelmed, isolated, or caught between cultural expectations and personal needs. They often seek support for anxiety, self-worth, relationship stress, and feeling stuck. I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that blends insight with practical tools to help clients regulate emotions, build self-understanding, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and balance. I help immigrants, women, and parents navigate infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and identity transitions. I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach blending insight with practical tools like emotional regulation and boundary setting. I offer therapy in English and Spanish, tailored to your culture, values, and goals. You don’t have to carry this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where you belong, therapy can offer a space to slow down and make sense of your experience. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and begin moving toward clarity, support, and a stronger sense of self.

Are you struggling with a pattern of over-extending yourself? Do you find yourself taking care of others, sometimes at your own expense? Have you noticed a not-so-secret desire for perfectionism lurking behind some of your choices? Would others describe you as "ultra-independent"? Do you often struggle with saying "no" and with stopping the worrying and planning? Have you noticed often feeling tired, irritable, burned out, and possibly resentful? How about frequent headaches, stomach issues, and body aches? Would you say all of this places a strain on your mood, relationships, work, and health?

Growing up as a first-generation Indian in Australia allowed me to understand the concept of intersectionality and its impact on our well-being. I became a therapist because I wanted to destigmatize mental health in South Asian communities and use my career to speak up about “taboo” subjects like grief, sex, relationships, and many more. Being born in India, raised in Australia, and educated in the United Kingdom, I have seen how culture and social differences influence behavior. I tailor my work to your background, needs, and values, striving to create a warm and trusted environment. I will support you in overcoming adversity while challenging you to think critically and mindfully.

Underearning? "Undersucceeding?" Underadulting? Overwhelmed? If you're not where you thought you'd be by now; if anxiety, self-doubt or your past hold you back from the life, relationships or career you want; If you feel stuck, disconnected, stressed or defeated, let’s talk. We’ll explore experiences that have shaped your sense of self, affected how you relate to others, impacted what you expect and allow in your life, and influenced how you cope. We'll create an intentional, supportive space to help you craft a more empowering and authentic story, end self-sabotaging patterns, and close the gap between where you are and want to be.

You might be carrying something hard to name — a persistent unease, a quiet fear that has settled around your daily life, memories that surface at awkward times, or a low-level despair that you can’t quite explain or shake. You may have told yourself it isn’t serious enough to deal with, or that therapy isn’t really for someone like you. I became a therapist specifically to reduce the stigma around mental health care in African American and communities of color. As well as professionals in leadership, early-career professionals, legal professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and college and graduate students.

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.

Are you struggling with relationship conflicts in your romantic or platonic dynamics, perhaps you’re weighed down by family expectations, coping with defense mechanisms that once served you, but now fall short, or you’re distressed by unresolved trauma? Alternatively, are you dealing with a demanding career or feeling the pressure to maintain a life that appears successful on the outside yet feels overwhelming on the inside? Moreover, are you experiencing feelings of irritability, anger, or a sense of emptiness that arises without any clear explanation? No matter what brings you here, my goal is to help you rediscover your voice.

Congratulations on pursuing therapy! At Attune Psychotherapy, we believe meaningful healing begins when clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Our experienced clinicians provide individualized care for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, substance use, burnout, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. We welcome those seeking focused, short-term symptom relief as well as those drawn to deeper, collaborative work. Our clients seek clarity, confidence, and lasting growth through compassionate, evidence-based support.

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.