Therapists for college students near New York, NY
You have the power to make positive changes in order to live a happier, more fulfilling life. You may be thinking about improving relationships, coping more effectively with daily stress, or becoming more successful academically or in a career. Unfortunately, sometimes stress, anxiety, & depression make it difficult to make the changes you truly want. I aim to empower my clients so that they discover (or re-discover) the inner-strength needed to believe in themselves, learn new coping strategies, & achieve their goals. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral & client-centered approach to help young adults improve socially, emotionally, & academically. I create a motivational, non-judgmental space where clients can practice mindfulness & relaxation strategies. I teach my clients to replace unhelpful thinking patterns & behaviors with productive ones. As a licensed psychologist & certified school psychologist, I specialize in the assessment & treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, & autism. I teach strategies to reduce test anxiety & improve study skills.
Immediate Openings Via Telehealth. We tend to seek therapy when the messages we received in the past no longer align with who we were or who we want to be. Change can occur when folks feel validated, recognize their strengths and gifts, and learn strategies to navigate life’s challenges. I work with a variety of folks and have expertise connected with LGBTQI+, Disability, complex trauma, and issues impacting youths and adults, couples counseling, and individual counseling. As a therapist, I strive to create a warm and engaging environment to identify and explore your concerns, so we can work towards your goals. My approach is compassionate, down to earth, funny (at least I think so), and individualized to your needs. You can expect freedom from judgement and a safer space to explore what is showing up in your life. I'm trained in several evidence-based approaches and I am results oriented. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. Let's have an initial phone conversation to determine if we click. I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), with over a decade of experience connected to sign language interpreting. I am Licensed in Rhode Island and New York.
Child & Family Services has been Western New York’s behavioral health and wellness partner for more than 147 years, with services including counseling and support for adults, children, and families at any stage of life. Our skilled team works to create a safe, confidential, and comfortable place for you to find the care and healing you need. Our years of experience and training enable us to help individuals of all social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and those facing a broad range of challenges. We welcome you to get the help you need from a skilled, compassionate health professional at Child & Family Services. To meet the full therapeutic and medical needs of every individual seeking treatment, our staff includes licensed counselors, a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed practical nurses. Our staff’s expertise enables us to provide counseling sessions, individualized treatment plans, and medication when necessary. The counseling program is staffed to address the needs of our community, including: Anger management difficulties Sexually abusive behaviors Anxiety Depression Self-abuse Suicidal thoughts/actions Trauma School difficulties Conduct disorders Mood disorders Attachment disorders Oppositional defiant disorders Counseling at Child & Family Services seeks to empower you and encourages you to invest in yourself and remain active in your care. Our team fosters a nurturing, supportive, and inviting atmosphere to help you heal through counseling and support. Personalized treatment is an integral part of our approach to counseling, meaning you and your counselor will develop a course of treatment based on your goals and needs, and how they evolve with each subsequent session.
I work from a trauma-informed perspective, and the foundation of my work is grounded in talk therapy, CBT, and ACT. I offer holistic and complementary interventions that will support your overall well-being. Our work can be supported by incorporating somatic practices, when appropriate for you. Our relationship is central to this work and I hold a safe, non-judgmental, and present-moment space for you. I encourage you to let your guard down, and speak from your most authentic self, and I will do the same, so we can truly connect. My main areas of focus are in personal growth and optimal well-being, spirituality in terms of your search to answer those deeper, more meaningful questions in life, and helping you heal from relational wounds such as childhood neglect, psychological abuse, attachment wounds, and relationship conflict. I believe that anxiety, depression, self-criticism, stress, and some physical symptoms are the result of negative relationship experiences. The stories from our past can color our present moment in ways that no longer serve us. In our work together, I will support you as you learn to build trust in yourself, and in others. I know there is a brighter future for you, one that nourishes your soul and where peace comes naturally. I want to help you find it!
I work best with students who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hard on themselves, and are looking for a supportive space to sort through what’s going on. Many are navigating stress, relationships, or big life transitions and want practical tools along with a place to feel understood. Please contact me using my email or phone number (call/text) or book a session through the website link at the bottom of this page!
As your therapist, I will always meet you where you are and we will work together to forge a path ahead. I have nearly a decade of clinical experience working with clients managing Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Trauma, Mood Disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress. I provide free consults conducted via phone, please contact me to schedule. If your insurance is listed on my profile, you may also schedule a free consult with me at helloalma.com I am also trauma informed and have provided trauma therapy for survivors experiencing domestic/interpersonal violence, coercive control and emotional and psychological abuse. I work in partnership with clients to treat trauma symptoms stemming from childhood, adulthood, current or complex or single event traumatic experiences. I utilize an integrative approach of mindfulness-based practices, Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR. Safety, trustworthiness, transparency, and collaboration are hallmarks of my work with clients. Life can be hard, and feelings of sadness and confusion can become overwhelming. I am here to help. There is hope. I am Bisexual Allied, Body Positivity, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied
Hello! I am an LGBTQ affirming/allied therapist who specializes in working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and difficult family dynamics. My practice is online and I am licensed in NY, NJ and FL and I have weekday openings. I am in-network with some insurance plans.
My name is Elana Isser. I am a licensed clinical social worker. in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. Together, we will build hope and perseverance in navigating life challenges and mental illnesses. I have honed my skills in helping you use your own strengths, while also learning new skills, to improve your mental health symptoms and overall quality of life. I will work collaboratively with you to create and sustain the change that you are hoping for. I will strive to understand who you are as a person as we are creating plans for change. What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you? You can expect a warm and safe environment where you feel trusted as a key part of your care. I am a caring and compassionate clinician who is looking to help you meet your goals. We will work at a pace that is comfortable for you. Whether you are interested in brief treatment or more long-term, I am ready to help you! What treatment methods and tools do you utilize? I use evidence-based treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my work. Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths. I am a solution focused therapist. My strength is collaboratively finding practical and realistic ways to overcome the challenges you are facing. I understand and incorporate the complexities of what your life is offering you in the present time. I have worked with clients of all ages in hospital and outpatient telehealth settings.
I specialize in supporting students who find the balance of social life, academics, and transitioning into adulthood to be challenging. Many of the students I work with experience social anxiety, struggles with self-confidence, or have ADHD. I also help students navigate the complexities of learning to live independently and building a fulfilling, self-directed life.
Finding someone you feel comfortable with is important when searching for a therapist. Clients say I am warm, compassionate and non-judgmental, and provide a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment. My style is down to earth, and you will find it easy to talk to me and feel understood. My clients are individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, employment or relationship problems, or various life transitions. They may feel anxious, sad, angry, frustrated, depressed or confused. Sometimes they feel overwhelmed by their feelings, relationships, or life circumstances. Managing work or school, family and friendships is often demanding and stressful. I use an interactive approach to help clients re-examine fixed patterns of behavior that keep them stuck in unsatisfying situations. Past experiences, including relationships, can sometimes overload our thoughts and feelings. Increased awareness and new insights can often free clients to make more authentic and creative choices. I help clients find and build on their strengths, so that no matter what the reasons were that brought them to therapy, they become able to appreciate themselves in a deep and lasting way. Taking the step to call someone takes courage, and I look forward to receiving your call.
Dr. Cawkwell is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Having been trained at several elite institutions including UPenn, NYU, Harvard/MGH, and Stanford, Dr. Cawkwell has a specific interest and expertise in ADD/ADHD, Executive Functioning, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder, and Early Psychosis (Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder).
Perhaps you’ve noticed feeling more anxious or depressed lately, but aren’t sure why, or what you can do to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship tensions, feeling stagnant in studies or find yourself just more generally in a rut. You may be feeling well overall but want to get a grasp on certain issues in your life. Now might be the right time to break free of those patterns and explore other ways of thinking, feeling and being in the world. I offer a non-judgmental space to learn more about yourself, what you want, and how to get there. My practice is depth-oriented; we work collaboratively to get to the root of your problems so you can move forward both with my help and on your own. We learn together to listen better to you so that you can come into a more solid and vital sense of yourself.
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Many of us move through life feeling disconnected and alone. We long for connection but often hold back from fully being seen. Change can feel risky, so we cling to what's familiar, even when it no longer serves us. Over time, this avoidance can leave us feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. If you are fed up with how things are going in your life, I got you! Many of my clients feel stuck or unsure of who they are beyond the roles they've learned to play. As your therapist, I work hard to know you, and I take great care in helping you explore and reimagine aspects of yourself that have been shaped by your personal history. I work with adults navigating family dynamics, relationships, identity, and cultural expectations. I recognize the power and importance of this work, and I understand that deep and lasting change takes time. I won't rush you to a goal before you're ready, and I'll hold space for your process without judgment, pressure, or impatience. I'll encourage you, support you, and, most importantly, empower you to consider "leaning" into change, which I often describe as "dipping toes in the water." So come as you are, and together we'll figure out where to dip in!
I believe finding the right therapist is a major part of successful therapy. I love to work with individuals and couples in a solution focused way where I can support them as well as provide feedback and tools to help navigate towards each person's personal goals. I love to engage with people during sessions and to make sure that they feel comfortable being their authentic selves without any reservations or fear of judgement. I have a wide range of experience in a variety of mental health concerns and especially love working with people managing the stressors of any relationships, dating, marriage, anxiety, life changes and life adjustments. I want to make sure that anyone who sees me feels they are benefiting from therapy and working towards a better quality of life.
Looking through numerous profiles trying to find the right person to work with? Maybe I can help! College can be hard. I aim to create a supportive space for us to work together to figure out what's getting in the way of allowing you to achieve your goals. Whether that's chatting or skill-building, let's work together to figure out what's most effective for you.
I believe that therapy is a space where you can explore feelings, troubles, and ideas in a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental place. You can form a working, trusting relationship in order to begin to build understanding while empowering yourself to increase your quality of life.
An important part of successful therapy is feeling connected with your therapist. I'll first work with you on building that connection by listening and trying to understanding your feelings and experiences. We will also work collaboratively to understand patterns in your relationships and past experiences that help shape your current situation and behaviors. Coming to a better understanding of yourself, your feelings and behaviors is the first order of change. I also specialize in working with children, adolescents and families. With a Master's in School Psychology, I collaborate well with school professionals to support your child more comprehensively. I also provide parenting support to address challenging behaviors at home. I make sure the therapeutic process is collaborative. By helping you build upon strengths and understand challenges, you can start having a greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and incorporate healthier coping strategies and attain professional, academic, and interpersonal goals. To work on this together, contact me for a free phone consultation.