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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Sophia Verella
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Valley Stream, NY
Accepting new clients

As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of experience, I help adults struggling with mental health challenges through compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care. These challenges may include anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, emotional issues, life transitions, and psychiatric symptoms. Meeting each person with compassion, respect, and without judgment allows me to be a supportive and collaborative partner throughout your mental health journey. That's the kind of partnership I look forward to building with you, helping you better understand your needs, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting improvements in your overall well-being. My approach is holistic and evidence-based, focusing not just on symptoms, but on your overall well-being, through a collaborative partnership where your voice and experiences guide a tailored treatment plan designed to help you regain stability and thrive. Working together, you can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental environment that uses psychoeducation, medication management, and supportive therapy to help you better understand your symptoms, build effective coping strategies, and feel more confident in your treatment decisions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and straightforward throughout your care, which is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and treatment goals. My path to becoming a PMHNP began with more than a decade of working as a psychiatric nurse, caring for individuals across inpatient, emergency, community, and outpatient mental health settings. These experiences deepened my commitment to psychiatric care that considers the whole person, not just their symptoms. I bring this clinical experience, empathy, and a practical, collaborative perspective to each session with you in my practice now. Outside of work, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, listening to music, and finding time to relax and recharge.

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Erez Adan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Valley Stream, NY
Accepting new clients

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I'm here to walk that path with you. My work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) centers on adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, depression, and life changes, with a particular focus on anxiety and relationship challenges. Every person deserves to be met with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and that belief shapes how I build our dialogue and treatment plan around your specific needs. My goal is to create a collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental space where you feel like an equal partner in your own growth and change. From there, we'll work together to build your self-awareness, develop practical coping skills, and help you feel more confident navigating whatever life brings your way. I'm passionate about helping you recognize unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change with direct, empathetic, and collaborative care. My specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques for adults, in a supportive environment adapted to your unique needs, circumstances, and therapeutic goals to help you make meaningful changes in your life. My path to becoming a therapist began with being the person friends and family turned to while growing up. People naturally felt comfortable opening up to me, sharing their experiences, challenges, and emotions. Being there for others helped me recognize the importance of feeling heard, understood, and supported. These experiences helped me develop strong and meaningful connections with those around me and deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered care. Now, I bring genuine empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to build meaningful therapeutic connections to every session with you. I enjoy staying active through fitness, traveling and exploring new places, and spending quality time with friends and family. These hobbies allow me to maintain balance, stay connected with others, and make time for experiences that bring enjoyment and personal fulfillment.

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Jennifer S. Battaglino, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Larchmont, NY
Accepting new clients

I love meeting people, exploring how they define their goals, and then working together to achieve it. The beauty in being human is that we can have similar stories or feelings and yet still be so unique in our behavior and perception. I look forward to getting to know you so we can make long lasting positive changes. I have an eclectic client-centered approach where I utilize evidence-based treatments to help my clients experience relief, peace, and success. As we put the pieces of the puzzle together, it only encourages growth and insight. We all come to this point with a set of different experiences and genetic wiring. As we explore those experiences that influence who you are, we create an individualized treatment plan that empowers you to succeed. I offer a free phone consultation so that we can determine if we are a good fit to work together or refer you so as to find the best path for your goals.

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Debra Santora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Greenburgh, NY
Accepting new clients

How to seek resilence during a global pandemic? Learn how to cope during uncertain times! Reframe uncertainty and regain control. Use your creative tools to enhance a safe place while addressing current trauma and negative thinking. 914-827-5829

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Miki Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

I’m Miki Hara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping young adults navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and identity-related challenges—including LGBTQIA+ and women’s issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies like IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT. I work to create a trusting, inclusive space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

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Emily Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

Life is full of challenges, including relationship struggles, adjusting to life in college, and academic pressure. Any of them alone or combined can result in feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness and anger. I strive to create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings. Therapy can help you identify strategies and new ways of responding to issues that interfere with your emotional well-being—and it can help you grow with greater self-awareness. I strive to create a safe space where healing is possible. If you are interested in working with me, please contact me for a free phone consultation.

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Touchstone Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
Art Therapist
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

Welcome to my art therapy practice! For nearly twenty years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate healing, growth, and self-discovery. My work is rooted in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that honors your lived experience and personal narrative. I believe that healing happens when people are met with empathy, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to understanding where they are—right now—without judgment. Creativity is at the heart of my practice, not only as a tool for expression but as a pathway to insight, resilience, and connection. I am deeply committed to activism, community, and the power of art to challenge systems, expand perspectives, and create space for voices that deserve to be heard. My therapy room is intentionally crafted to feel inclusive, safe, and affirming for all identities. I work collaboratively, ensuring that the process feels meaningful, manageable, and aligned with your pace on this journey. I look forward to working with you!

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Yonghong Tan
Psychiatrist
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

Life can be hard. We all have our breaking points. You have done your best to overcome it. It really takes courage to start looking for help. Hello and welcome to ZenMind Clinic. I am a psychiatrist with training from The Institute of Mental Health, Peking University, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and New York University, and hold double board certifications in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. My extensive experience has allowed me to treat a diverse range of individuals, including working professionals and college/graduate school students, who may be dealing with issues such as work stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD/CPTSD, ADHD, OCD, addiction, parenting challenges, and various other significant mental health conditions. While I possess a strong foundation in psychopharmacology and medical knowledge, I also place great value on a holistic approach to treatment. This includes psychotherapy, stress management, enhancing relationships, optimizing sleep quality, lifestyle coaching, addressing underlying medical concerns, weight management, genetic testing and ADHD testing. You can click my website and book a free initial consultation with me

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Joseph Yanni
Group practice
Pleasantville, NY
Accepting new clients

I'm Dr. Joseph Yanni, a licensed psychologist and founder of Psychological Services of New York, P.C. I work with teenagers, college students, young adults, adults, parents, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, school and college stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, and life transitions. I believe effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, collaboration, and understanding. Every individual brings a unique set of experiences, strengths, and challenges, so I tailor treatment to meet each person's specific needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. My work is guided by the Yanni Integration Approach, an integrative model that draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic and person-centered approaches, behavioral strategies, and lifestyle-based interventions. The goal is to provide practical, individualized care that helps clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. In addition to my own clinical work, I lead a team of dedicated mental health professionals at Psychological Services of New York, P.C. Together, we provide individualized therapy both in person at our offices in Scarsdale and Pleasantville, New York, and virtually throughout New York State.

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In Pursuit Of Progress Therapy
Group practice
Scarsdale, NY
Accepting new clients

At In Pursuit Of Progress Therapy, we envision the therapeutic process as: the unfolding of one’s story in connection with an entrusted professional; often with the desire to come to know oneself on a deeper level and/or to empower a person to make vital shifts in alignment with personal growth and self-acceptance There is something to be said of the fact that change happens when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change. However, while our stories will undoubtedly include painful periods of grief, disillusionment, anguish and anxiety, the complex journey that is the human experience is made up of so much more than those difficult moments. Joy, elation, curiosity and wonder are also feelings that we may observe needing just as much help to navigate. Sparks of inspiration such as exploring core beliefs, building upon prior self-discovery or learning to create a sense of safety within can also be precursors to seeking therapy. In other words, each person’s journey is their own. Our practice’s story is built around meeting the needs of our clients. Your story is yours to tell. And it is your [courageous] choice to take that vulnerable first step towards finding someone you can begin to build trust with and open up to.

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Rebecca Greene Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Therapy is a powerful tool in the process of inviting our most authentic selves to emerge. My approach is grounded in an integrative blend of Eastern and Western modalities and philosophies with the goal of fostering a greater connection between the mind, body, and spirit. In sessions, we will bring awareness to the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to better understand the blockages that are preventing you from living a fully expressed life. I provide a compassionate and safe container to work towards healing past wounds while addressing present problems. I received my Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University and have been trained in Holistic Psychotherapy by Rebecca Greene, LMHC, CYT. My treatment modalities include Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Relationship Counseling, and Interpersonal Psychology. I have experience working with a wide range of clients across various stages of life who are working through issues related to relationships, codependency, grief, past and present trauma, anxiety, stress, and the feeling of overwhelm, spirituality, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. I am affirming of diverse orientations, identities, relationships, and family systems including, but not limited to Polyamory and Consensual Non Monogamy, LGBTQAI2+, Genderqueer, Kink/BDSM, Monogamous, Straight, and committed Allies and family members. I welcome your email or call to set up a no-fee consultation session so we can explore the possibility of working together!

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Brian Figueroa, Park Avenue Psychotherapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

The LGBTQ+ population from youth to adults navigate the challenges of being ones-self and accessing safe housing, affirming healthcare, integrating into social circles of family and friends, feeling safe to exist in all spaces they enter, challenging the expectations to be the educator of their identities, and even policing themselves for their own safety and other people’s comfort. I will provide a safe space for folks to show up as themselves, identify concretely their goals and aspirations, consider how they can dictate their environment to become their sanctuary, and take small steps towards becoming their most authentic self. I want to support my fellow LGBTQAI+ folks of all varying intersecting identities. I aim to use a strength-based integrative approach including aspects of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Mindfulness-Based interventions to individualize your sessions, externalize your challenges, and help you see your circumstances in different ways. As your therapist, I will allow space for you to elicit exactly what you’re experiencing and what you hope for during therapy and beyond. I want you to leave sessions feeling empowered to continue to invest in yourself, know you have the ability to move beyond your limits, and feel and see that change is possible. I'm ready to be on this journey with you.

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Deborah Montalvo Mendez
Psychologist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

At Heresens, we believe healing begins with feeling seen, understood, and empowered. We offer integrative psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based practices, helping adults reconnect with themselves, strengthen relationships, and build lives aligned with their values.

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Magdala Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

Self-betterment is an investment that is aligned with self-love and positive reinforcement. Identifying the underlying issues is imperative to manage and increase your resilience against daily stressors effectively. My ultimate goal is to build a trusting client-therapist relationship that will promote change and positive psychotherapy outcomes. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience in providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families, treating life stressors such as, but not limited to, anxiety, behavioral problems, depression, and trauma. I truly believe in these words: “Walk with the wise and become wise.” Are you experiencing depression, feeling overwhelmed, and having difficulty adjusting? It is time to make a change! As seasons change, so do we. Even at our lowest point, we can find the harvest using the right lens. Let me support you in regaining your ability to be productive and reach your optimal self.

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Siji Varghese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Are questioning whether psychiatric medication is right for you ? Or do you want to explore your mental health treatment options? If so, I will be able to help you! I conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, explore treatment options and prescribe medications. I treat those who are 18 and over. I have over fourteen years of experience in the mental health field with eight years as psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in various inpatient and outpatient settings. For 15 min free consult and to verify your insurance you can book through https://headway.co/providers/siji-varghese?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=30819

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Katherine Berko, LCSW (Working Virtually in NY, CA & FL) | Wonders of the Deep
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Therapy can deepen your capacity for love, trust, and connection — with yourself and with others. I’ve seen it ease depression, anxiety, and shame; strengthen self-esteem; and help people become more resilient during life’s ups and downs. Most of all, it can bring forward a truer, more authentic self. Therapy is a collaborative process. You speak, and I listen closely — for what’s said and what lies beneath the surface — helping you see what may be getting in the way of a more fulfilling life. As Carl Rogers wrote: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” I’ve found that to be true. Patients find it helpful to explore childhood, memories that bubble up, dreams, feelings, fears, wishes — whatever arises. Our aim is an understanding of your inner world that leads to meaningful action & choice. With couples, I help you listen more clearly & break entrenched patterns. Everyone longs to be seen and heard & I'll help you arrive at that place. As a therapist and writer, I’m inspired to help each patient take hold of their narrative — understanding where they’ve come from & where they’d like to go. As we get to know one another, I tailor my style to your personality and needs. Your feedback is always encouraged. Email me to schedule a consultation & see if we’re a good fit. Learn more on my website.

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Melissa Ruiz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Melissa Ruiz, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of healthcare experience. As the founder of Renewal Wellness Center, I provide compassionate care through therapy, medication management, and telehealth services. I specialize in supporting adults from diverse backgrounds in NY who value mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and empowered to achieve your wellness goals. Let’s take the next step together!

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Ariella Lindenfeld
Art Therapist
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

I work with college students by offering a safe and supportive space to talk through the ups and downs of this stage of life. Sometimes we use creative tools to help express feelings, and other times we just focus on conversation. My approach is always collaborative, and I’ll meet you where you’re at—whether that means exploring new ways to cope with stress, building healthier relationships, or simply having a space to sort through what’s on your mind.

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Northeast Psychological Wellness, PLLC
Group practice
New York, NY
Accepting new clients

Our behavioral health practice, located in New York, is dedicated to delivering quality and compassionate mental health services to clients of all ages. We provide teletherapy services to individuals who are struggling with an array of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Our clinical team consists of dedicated licensed psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors. They bring a wealth of clinical experiences and skills to their jobs. Their specialties include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other treatment approaches. Our therapists are extensively trained in treating children, adolescents, and adults. They are equipped to work with a range of emotional or mental health problems.

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Solomon Weinreb
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Queens, NY
Accepting new clients

The majority of my clients come to therapy expressing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and stuck. I help Clients work through their feelings and develop effective coping skills. Upon completion of therapy, clients walk away with a feeling of renewal and self-confidence to manage life's challenges and enjoy life.

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