Therapists for college students near New York, NY

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.

Finding the right mental health support can be a powerful step toward lasting change. I work with individuals ready to explore what's holding them back and open to discovering healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Together, we’ll address issues such as anxiety, depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with bariatric patients, both pre- and post-surgery, as well as individuals managing codependency or struggling with emotional regulation. In our work, I blend the latest evidence-based therapies—like CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and supportive therapy—with medication management to provide a comprehensive approach to your mental well-being. I believe therapy is deeply personal and unique for everyone, so I also incorporate personality assessments and value inventories where helpful, tailoring the approach to fit you. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. With over 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of a compassionate, direct, and practical approach. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can feel safe to work on yourself, trust the process, and make meaningful progress. This journey may ask you to be open to difficult truths and new perspectives, and I’m here to work just as hard as you do, helping you navigate the path toward a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you’re managing life-long patterns or recent challenges, we’ll work together to help you find resilience, improve coping skills, and feel better equipped to handle whatever comes next.

Hello: I am a highly trained therapist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and 35 years of experience. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and in providing a safe, caring and non-judgemental setting where you will feel free to discuss your problems and concerns. My approach to therapy is flexible, sometimes helping people deal with distressing symptoms and problems (e.g. painful breakups, panic attacks, etc.), and other times helping them gain a deeper understanding of their issues and themselves. I work well with people who suffer from depression, anxiety (e.g. panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) and relationship issues, as well as difficulty with adjustments and transitions.

You should never have to justify your identity to a provider. As a therapist with nearly 20 years experience, I provide culturally competent, compassionate, trauma-informed, and affirming psychotherapy to help you make decisions about your own life. Whether you are transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, kinky, queer, questioning, pansexual, asexual, detransitioner/retransitioner, Dominant, submissive, kinky, into BDSM, a sex worker, monogamous, polyamorous, neurodivergent, neurospicy, neurotypical, or unicorn... even cisgender, straight/hetero, or vanilla… our goal together is your happiness. In service to our communities, I have volunteered on Boards of Directors, committees, and elsewhere, made several hundred (300+) educational and other public appearances including workshops at conferences, lectures in colleges and universities, appearances in the media, and elsewhere. I have also written books and articles. This has largely been pro-bono activism, advocating for the rights and healthcare of gender and sexually diverse communities. We can be defiant against the current physical and legislative assaults on our identities where ‘they’ bully the vulnerable, inciting hate, violence, fear, and despair. If you, like so many are distressed about the current world… I can provide support and hope. We are fierce. And we deserve joy. Licensed in NY, NJ, PA, DC, IL, RI Check out the award winning book, Surviving Transphobia!!! www.SurvivingTransphobia.com Recipient, 2025 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Distinguished Book Award, the American Psychological Association [APA].

Hope Harbor Mental Health Counseling is a virtual private practice serving individuals in New York. At Hope Harbor Mental Health, we are committed to providing each of our clients with a safe and supportive space to talk through a variety of struggles. Often clients reach out to us in search of a therapist who can help them with with challenges such as anxiety, sadness, stress, worry, difficulty with periods of transition, relationship conflict, or behavioral challenges. Whatever it is that brings you here, we are happy to help you through any issue you may be facing.

Throughout my almost 10-year career, I have worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, managing depression, relationship struggles, and stress management. I have a relaxed, empathetic approach, and I believe that gaining rapport and trust is important in making my clients comfortable in therapy. I provide a safe, collaborative, and open space to process challenges my clients are working through. I believe in a strengths-based approach and that therapy should be specialized to the client I am working with. I utilize techniques in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. 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.

I am cognizant of multiple realities that shift and differ pertaining to one's life experiences, socioeconomic status, citizenship, gender, ethnicity, and race, I apply culturally informed practices to assist in navigating through multiple forms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss relationship/couples issues, family strain, substance dependency/abuse and traumas. I provide mental justice and wellness to BIPOC individuals, families, and communities. I am a culturally centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive provider who utilizes clinical and decolonialized approaches so that we as a community can reclaim and experience transformative healing. 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.

Therapy is a collaborative place for finding support in healing, developing self-awareness, and working towards your goals. It is a collaborative process providing an opportunity to bring awareness to how past experiences are affecting current struggles. In our sessions together, we will work towards identifying your goals and meeting your needs while working on healing, developing self-awareness, and practicing self-compassion. My experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and age groups in community-based and outpatient settings informs my culturally sensitive approach. 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.

I specialize in helping individuals like you find relief from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and reproductive mental health issues, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder and postpartum psychiatric disorders. My years as a nurse in labor and delivery, combined with my psychiatric training, allow me to bring a deep understanding of how life transitions impact mental health. Whether you’re a college student facing academic pressure, a young professional juggling work-life balance, or a new mom adjusting to postpartum life, I’m here to help. In our work together, we’ll explore how medications, lifestyle changes, and talk therapy can create lasting improvements. If medication is part of your care, I’ll ensure you feel confident every step of the way—titrating doses, managing side effects, and finding what works best for you. Our sessions won’t just focus on medications; we’ll also tackle thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that may be holding you back, using approaches like CBT, ACT, and DBT. Reproductive psychiatry is a passion of mine, and I’m committed to offering you informed, compassionate care for conditions that are too often overlooked. Whether it’s navigating the emotional demands of pregnancy, postpartum struggles, or reproductive transitions, I’ll work with you to create a tailored plan that supports your mental and physical health. I’ve worked with veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, college students, and professionals, always focusing on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, guide you in building practical coping skills, and help you foster confidence in your ability to thrive. Mental health care should feel approachable and collaborative. Together, we’ll work on improving your well-being so you can feel more in control, connected, and at peace.

Mental health challenges can affect every part of your life, but finding the right support makes a difference. Whether you’re managing ADHD, depression, anxiety, or eating disorders, I provide personalized care to help you regain balance and work toward the life you want. I specialize in ADHD treatment, especially for those who feel they’ve run out of options or been told they’re "impossible to treat." Together, we’ll explore tailored medication options and practical strategies to help you focus, stay organized, and achieve your goals. I also have experience working with students and young adults navigating academic and career transitions and can help you build resilience during times of uncertainty or change. If spirituality or existential questions are important to you, I welcome the opportunity to integrate them into our work. For women experiencing perinatal mood disorders, I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help you through this transformative time in your life. With training from Columbia University and a range of clinical experiences, including intensive psychiatric care, I’ve seen the power of collaborative, patient-centered care. You are the expert in your life, and I’m here to guide and support you with therapy, medication management, or both. Together, we’ll focus on strategies that align with your needs and goals, creating a path that feels right for you. Let’s work together to help you take the next step toward wellness—on your terms.

I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental, where you can show up as you are. My work is trauma-informed, and I place a strong emphasis on mindfulness, self-understanding, and practical coping tools you can actually use in daily life. I draw from a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). I have a lot of experience working with young adults in particular, and I really enjoy supporting people through periods of transition, growth, and self-discovery. Together, we’ll work toward building self-esteem, strengthening relationships, and helping you feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.

Many of the students I work with are thoughtful, creative, and driven—but they also feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Some are dealing with high expectations, self-doubt, or pressure to be perfect. Others feel disconnected from their families or unsure about their identity. I work especially well with students who tend to think and feel deeply, including those who have a strong inner life, creative interests, or complicated relationships with ambition or independence. I often work with women who are trying to find their own voice—especially in families, relationships, or systems where they’ve been expected to shrink themselves. I also help students explore the deeper roots of their struggles, including past experiences and family dynamics that may still be affecting them today. Therapy with me is warm, honest, and collaborative. I offer a space where you can speak freely, even about feelings that are confusing or hard to name. Together, we work to understand what’s beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, more yourself, and more able to move forward.

This season of life is demanding enough on its own. Add trauma, intense anxiety, or the weight of a personality disorder, and it can feel like a battle no one else sees — one you're quietly losing while everything around you keeps moving. I'm a DBT-certified, trauma-informed LCSW with a PhD, and I specialize in complex trauma, PTSD, and BPD. Therapy with me isn't just about venting — it's about building real, concrete tools to manage intense emotions, understand how you connect with others, and stop letting the past run the show. You don't have to earn your rest or wait for a crisis to ask for help. Reach out today — let's build something that actually feels stable and worth living. *Insurance & Fees* I am an out of network provider with all major insurance companies. My office provides a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement and we will assist you in verifying your benefits and with initial submission processes to make the experience seamless. I also offer a sliding scale rate when appropriate. Please reach out to learn more about how we can work together to reclaim your mental health.

You do not have to have it all figured out to start. Life has a way of throwing challenges at us that feel impossible to navigate alone, especially when you are a student trying to find your path or a professional struggling to keep your head above water. I provide a down to earth, judgment free space where you can finally drop the perfect act and focus on what is actually happening. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to help you build a life that feels balanced and authentic. We focus on moving beyond the performance of being fine so you can start living with actual relief. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative partnership. I specialize in helping clients work through high-functioning Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, and Body Image concerns. We look at the root of these struggles while building practical tools you can use every day. From the complexities of relationship conflict and substance use to the unique challenges of Perinatal Mental Health, I provide specialized support for the stages of life that change us the most. Using a trauma-informed and psychodynamic approach, we explore how your past experiences shape your present, helping you gain the insight needed to move forward with confidence. I blend professional expertise with a personal understanding of life’s major transitions. I reject the one size fits all checklist in favor of strategies tailored to your unique goals and experiences. Whether we are addressing family dynamics or the intense reality of becoming a new parent, our sessions are a space for you to be seen and supported without the fluff of You don't have to have it figured out to start. Whether you're a student finding your footing or someone quietly struggling beneath a put-together exterior, I offer a down-to-earth, judgment-free space to drop the perfect act and focus on what's actually going on. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image, and relationship stress — and I take a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach to get to the root, not just the surface. We build tools you can actually use, tailored to your life and goals. Reach out — let's figure out the rest together. *Insurance & Fees* I am an out of network provider and provide a superbill to be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement. My office is happy to assist in verifying your benefits and with initial submission processes to ensure your focus stays on your mental health. I also offer a sliding scale rate if appropriate. Please reach out to learn more about how we can start building a more fulfilling life together.

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Joanlie is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, families, and relationships of all kinds. Her therapeutic approach is relational and systemic, with an emphasis on understanding life challenges in relation to issues of cultural and identity formation, spirituality, family systems, and social justice. She collaborates with clients to author their own definitions of meaningfulness in the world. Joanlie provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working towards personal goals for change, growth, and healing. Are you looking to feel more grounded in your sense of self and direction amidst the chaos of your relationships, life circumstances, and the world around you? Joanlie works from a strengths-based perspective, supporting you in identifying ways to re-align with your values and priorities. Whether you are experiencing a life transition or searching for deeper levels of peace and connectedness, Joanlie partners with you in the journey of returning to and restoring wholeness within yourself and your relationships.

Navigating college brings its own range of challenges! Our therapists have expertise in supporting college and graduate students to address anxiety, ADHD, depression, family conflict, racial/cultural and LGBTQ+ identity, relationship issues, and burnout. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming - we're here to make it simple. We offer early morning, daytime, evening, and weekend availability with session rates starting at $120/session. The diversity of our team is unmatched and we offer free 15-minute video or phone consultations. You deserve therapy that is relatable, effective and affirming - you'll find it here. Let's get started!

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!

College can be an exciting time of growth and discovery, but it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and questions about who you are and where you’re headed. I believe therapy should be a warm, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can be yourself, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and figure out what you need to thrive. I work with college students navigating anxiety, stress management, ADHD, relationship issues, queer and racial identity, and executive functioning. Together, we’ll build self-awareness and practical strategies that fit the way you think, learn, and live—while helping you develop healthier habits, stronger boundaries, and more meaningful connections. My approach is grounded in equity, inclusion, and cultural humility. I’m committed to understanding you within the context of your identities, experiences, culture, and relationships. Whether you’re struggling to stay organized, figuring out who you are, navigating relationships, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to help you better understand yourself and build the skills and confidence to create a life that feels like your own. Reach out for a Free 15-minute Video Consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

I have over a decade of experience supporting high-performance students and professionals in academic, medical, and military settings. My professional background also includes roles promoting community wellness, with organizations like the Clinton Foundation and NYU Law School. I am trained in a range of clinical modalities which allows me to use an integrative and holistic therapeutic approach that is individually tailored to each of my clients and rooted in empirically-supported treatments. I am excited to support you in building on your strengths and taking steps towards positive change.