Therapists for college students near 10003

I am experienced at providing individual, family and group therapy, and work with people with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, life transitions and managing the stress of living in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. I specialize in offering mind-body practices and can integrate breath work, mindfulness practices, gentle movement and meditation to help calm and regulate the nervous system, manage stress and prevent burnout. I will support you in finding the best ways to reach your goals and to recognize your own strengths. I work with a wide range of people in various stages of their lifecycle from young children and families to people in hospice care at the end of life. 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.

I am a collaborative therapist who works with clients’ strengths to explore the behaviors, thoughts, communication patterns, and interactional patterns that are associated with the problems presented. After a thorough initial assessment, I work with clients to clarify goals, identify resolutions to the presenting issues, followed by a wide array of interventions and home assignments to help achieve these goals. I understand that people find it at times challenging or embarrassing to discuss their sexual lives and take pride in providing a judgment-free environment with compassion, empathy, and openness. It is important to me to recognize the diversity of each person and adapt my therapeutic techniques to the unique needs of each client. My ultimate goal for each client in therapy is to be provided with tools and specific techniques to master and utilize during and after completing their work with me in 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.

I tailor my trauma-informed and strength-based approach to empower clients on their unique path to thriving. I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. This experience allowed me to hone my expertise in trauma-informed care, which I continue to use in my work with a broader population of clients. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focused, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, dialectical-behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic principles. I apply these techniques to help clients whose goals include: building self-esteem, healthy relationships, coping with anxiety, depression, & PTSD, becoming more attuned to their emotions, and navigating life transitions. In a session together, clients can expect me to be fully authentic, collaborative, and ready to explore with them! My sessions are conversational and focused on guiding clients to learn more about themselves and build the skills they need to thrive. Skills we focus on may include: building self-compassion, identifying your strengths, developing healthy coping skills, assertive communication skills, and challenging unhelpful thoughts. I believe healing and growth come from a balance of support and challenge. Therefore, I support clients unconditionally and challenge them to look deeper within themselves to explore the roots of their ongoing struggles and past difficulties. Ultimately, I work with each client to create a safe and affirming space where they can be their most authentic self. 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.

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.

Steven Merino is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience in the field of counseling and social work. He holds a master’s degree in forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. Throughout his career, Steven has worked with a diverse range of clients, including individuals struggling with anxiety, personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. He is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, exposure therapy, employing a variety of evidence-based techniques to support his clients in achieving their mental health goals. Steven is known for his empathetic and client-centered approach, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. He believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for personal growth and healing. When he is not working with clients, Steven enjoys working out, playing soccer and reading. He is committed to fostering a balanced life and believes that self-care is essential to providing the best care for others.

After a long and incredibly fulfilling career in oncology social work, I left the medical field choosing instead to transfer all I have learned into the more personal setting of private practice. This has allowed me the wonderful opportunity to really lean in and focus completely on the one-to-one support I had always been so passionate about but rarely had the time to pursue in the hospital. Presently my practice is fully remote. I am collaborative, interactive, and always open to feedback as we take this journey together. As far as my clinical approaches, I draw a great deal of inspiration from meaning-centered psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion approaches. Most importantly though, my role is to hold space for you, creating an atmosphere of unconditional support and safety so that, together, we can explore and address the challenges you are facing. 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.

Have you ever felt stretched thin by the demands of your workload, personal responsibilities, and the pressures that come with navigating a major life transition? I specialize in supporting first-generation, BIPOC, and legacy students who are navigating the challenges of academia. Using a person-centered approach, we will work to strengthen your sense of self beyond academic and professional achievement. My experience supporting individuals in high-stakes environments—ranging from community-based settings to state and city government agencies—has equipped me to work at the intersection of trauma, systemic inequity, and resilience. I often integrate somatic practices to deepen the mind-body connection and take a trauma-informed approach to foster sustainable growth and healing. Reach out for a free 15-minute video consultation. Wherever you are in the journey, I look forward to supporting you!

I am a licensed mental health counselor specializing in relational patterns, identity development, and substance use recovery for adults navigating life transitions and emotional challenges. As a relational therapist, I see the therapy space as a mirror to the outside world—a place where familiar patterns can surface and be gently explored. Together, we’ll examine the beliefs and behaviors that may have once protected you but now feel limiting or misaligned. My goal is to create a space rooted in curiosity, emotional safety, and meaningful change. I work with adults navigating transitions, identity shifts, and the deeper questions that don’t always come with clear answers. With experience in both private practice and substance use treatment, I support clients in developing coping skills that go beyond symptom management—helping them build more sustainable, internal sources of resilience. I specialize in relational dynamics and trauma-informed substance use treatment. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and curious. I'm passionate about the belief that healing happens in safe, connected relationships where self-understanding can grow and meaningful change becomes possible.

I am dedicated to fostering growth and healing through a collaborative, Strength-based approach within a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor treatment to meet individual's unique needs. Using diverse therapeutic modalities, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that honor their experiences and empower them to achieve their goals. I have previous experience in working with chronic illness, anxiety, life transitions including young adults, parental guidance, and work-related issues. I integrate different therapies to support the client's journey toward healing and resilience. 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.

After a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I aim to achieve this through a collaborative, strength-based, skill-building and trauma-informed perspective. I am a nonjudgmental and warm therapist with 12 years of experience. I offer short and long-term individualized therapy, with a strong grounding in theory and clinical experience. I employ a cognitive behavioral approach. I am EMDR certified and trauma trained and specialize in working with women. I believe that goodness of fit and a trusting relationship is the key foundational element to the therapeutic process. I will look to you frequently to check-in and ensure that together, we are steering the course. In our work, we will make sense of your story in a space safe enough for new discoveries. 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.

My approach is supportive, collaborative, and interactive. After an initial assessment, I may start by providing information about different therapy techniques and why they may be helpful for your concerns. I also start from a place of strength — though you may begin therapy feeling low or nervous, I aim to remind you of the resilience and skills you already possess, while helping you discover new ways to look at and tackle obstacles. I’m a fan of handouts and worksheets, and may encourage you to do practice exercises between sessions to work on the skills you’re learning. I will simultaneously help you focus on the here-and-now while pushing you to uncover and repair deeper, older patterns of relating to yourself and the world. I also believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and I often employ a variety of techniques from mindfulness, CBT and DBT approaches to enrich our work when useful. My style in the room is direct, empathic, collaborative, and playful. I have significant interest and experience working with LGBTQ+ populations, recent college graduates and young professionals navigating life transitions and identity exploration, and individuals and couples working towards greater relationship satisfaction and intimacy. 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.

I am a NYS-licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals to address a variety of issues including depression, stress, anxiety, trauma or emotional abuse, career challenges, and coping with grief and loss. I have experience working with a range of ages and populations. My counseling style is warm, caring, and goal-oriented. I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychoanalysis. I provide a supportive and emphatic environment for my clients. My goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable talking with me about what concerns you. I am here to listen and work with you to find strategies to make effective changes that are meaningful to you. It takes courage to seek help when we need it. I am glad you are here! I look forward to working with you. 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.

I am passionate about helping clients who experience depression, anxiety and trauma. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. I help these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that I help clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants. I place strong emphasis on having a quality therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual regard. My main goal is to help clients learn how to accept themselves and to practice self-care. My style is collaborative, patient, and kind. I love to help clients break out of negative emotional cycles and move forward with their lives. 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.

I am dedicated to helping adults (expatriates, immigrants, and intercultural people) who are going through challenging situations. I specialize in the management of anxiety and depression caused by relocation, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, relational problems, interpersonal conflicts, past traumas, and unresolved grief. As a native Spanish speaker, I create a safe environment for minorities and people of various cultural backgrounds. Our work together will allow for the discovery of internal strengths, the development of coping skills, and an overall improved quality of life. Me dedico a ayudar a adultos (expatriados, inmigrantes y personas interculturales) que están pasando por situaciones desafiantes. Me especializo en el manejo de la ansiedad y la depresión causadas por reubicación, transiciones de vida, adaptación intercultural, problemas relacionales, conflictos interpersonales, traumas pasados ​​y duelos no resueltos. Como hablante nativa de español, creo un ambiente seguro para minorías y personas de diversos orígenes culturales. Nuestro trabajo conjunto permitirá el descubrimiento de fortalezas internas, el desarrollo de habilidades de afrontamiento y el mejoramiento de la calidad de vida. 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.

Jessica Asia is a NY state licensed LCSW with over 9 years experience in providing therapy as well as 4 years experience in telehealth therapy. She obtained her bachelor's in psychology from Marist College and her master's in social work from Adelphi University. Jessica utilizes a individualized and client centered approach while incorporating interventions and modalities from cognitive behavioral, creative arts, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapies. Jessica has several years experience with substance abuse counseling and is familiar with current drug trends by keeping up to date with trainings. Jessica has a passion for helping others in their treatment goals by providing empathy, validation and solution focused approaches.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your identity as you navigate cultural expectations, life transitions, and personal growth? As a compassionate and warm trauma-informed mental health psychotherapist, I work with adults and emerging adults who feel anxious, stuck, or uncertain about their path. Through mindfulness, collaboration, and culturally responsive therapy, I help you build resilience, reduce distress, and create meaningful change aligned with your values. I specialize in trauma-informed care, strength-based insights, cultural sensitivity, and self-discovery to serve as your guide supporting you through change. I look forward to helping you reconnect with your values, finding your inner strength, building a stronger sense of self, and bringing balance to your life. I believe in creating a liberated, collaborative, and open space where you feel seen and supported by a compassionate and steady partner in your healing journey. My approach is personalized to your unique needs, utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach consisting of humanistic, psychodynamic, and positive psychology. No matter your struggle, I work with you in a way that best suits you to achieve the change you desire and empower growth. My therapy journey grew from a deep interest in human resilience and the stories that shape us. Experiencing my own transitions in life strengthened my commitment to helping others navigate theirs, while navigating complex family and career challenges helped strengthen my understanding of identity development. These experiences shaped my approach to care, where I bring empathy, curiosity, and a grounded presence to each session. When I’m not in the office, I’m out exploring the city! I love trying new experiences, from unique restaurants to undiscovered travel spots. I also enjoy reading and playing video and board games.

I work within a holistic, whole person framework, addressing mind, body, emotional, and spiritual interconnectedness, to help clients discover their authentic selves, make meaning of life experiences, become empowered, and heal trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing. My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive, and client centered. 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.

Sarah Carmody is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She obtained both her Doctorate in Psychiatric Nursing Practice and her Master’s degree from Columbia University. Sarah believes that empathy is essential to developing a therapeutic alliance with each individual she has the privilege of caring for. Her primary aim is to provide an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental environment where she can support each client’s unique treatment goals. She looks forward to collaborating with you.

I work with creatives, musicians, and artists struggling to find satisfaction in their careers and personal lives. I also help executives and professionals who are navigating workplace pressures. After 30 years as a musician and music industry executive, I know how the professional environment can impact your mental health. I provide a space where you can embrace vulnerability and improve communication skills. I can help you navigate imposter syndrome, manage stress, achieve career satisfaction, and navigate the unique pressures of the entertainment industry. Part of that process is “unlearning” the unhelpful dynamics we often unconsciously repeat. My job is to point out these tendencies to help you see why certain issues crop up and gain a new perspective. Together, we’ll collaborate in creating new patterns with better outcomes.

I am passionate about treating individuals and helping them work toward optimal development. In facilitating treatment, I utilize a client-centered approach as well as strategies of prevention, intervention, and remediation to assist in developing effective coping skills and responses to the environment. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to form a new path toward healing. 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.