Therapists for college students near University of Pennsylvania
We're a quirky practice specializing in those who suspect they may be neurodivergent, questioning their sexuality or gender identity, and those who are interested in or practicing ENM/open/poly relationships.
We are a liberation-focused therapy and consulting practice offering affirming care. Our practice emphasizes affirming care for queer, neurodivergent, and marginalized communities because these groups often struggle to find safe providers. At the same time, therapy is for anyone seeking personal growth and support. You don’t have to hold a marginalized identity to benefit from what we offer – we’re here for the full range of human experience. Regardless of your identity, we’re here to offer our support. ALL are welcome.
I’m passionate about working with individuals who have experienced a wide range of traumatic experiences, and I hold specialized training and experience in supporting survivors of sexual trauma. I’m trained in EMDR, which I find especially helpful for clients who feel stuck, disconnected, or trapped in old patterns that no longer serve them. It’s one thing to logically tell yourself, ‘what happened wasn’t my fault’ or ‘I am safe now’ – and an entirely different journey to help your body believe that the threat has passed. I specialize in helping clients navigate shame and identity challenges with compassion and curiosity. My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental space to explore the stories and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself. Together, we’ll work on uncovering the roots of shame, building self-compassion, and encouraging a more authentic sense of self. Anxiety often feels like you’re bracing for something you can’t quite name. You might feel restless, hyperaware, overwhelmed, or like you’re always trying to stay one step ahead of disaster. In our work, we’ll slow things down and get curious – not critical. Instead of fighting your anxiety, we’ll explore what it’s trying to signal, protect, or prepare you for. I’ll help you develop grounding strategies and ways of relating to your anxiety that actually fit your life and values, so you can feel more settled and connected in the present. When working with me, you can expect to enter a space where you don’t need to have it all together. We’ll celebrate your successes, and I’ll be there to sit with you during the heavy moments. I’m not here to ‘fix’ you, but I am here to help you dig deeper and start connecting the dots in your life. Typically, this will include a healthy dose of sarcasm, practical skills, humor, warmth, and empathy. My goal is to help you find what works best for you while we move at a pace that feels right.
College can be exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Whether you’re figuring out who you are, navigating friendships or relationships, managing anxiety or depression, dealing with stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, I offer a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to have it all figured out. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be getting in the way of feeling more grounded, connected, and confident. My approach combines practical coping skills with opportunities for deeper self-understanding, helping you build self-compassion and create meaningful change. Young adulthood comes with a lot of transitions such as starting college, exploring identity, balancing academics and relationships, preparing for life after graduation, or simply trying to keep up with everything on your plate. Therapy can be a place to slow down, process what you’re going through, and reconnect with what matters most to you. You don’t have to navigate it all on your own. Wherever you are in your journey, I’d be honored to support your growth, healing, and the life you’re creating for yourself.
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Welcome! I work primarily with those who identify as high achievers, problem solvers, and doers. Often that identity can be really functional in some parts of life, but leave us feeling stuck, confused, and frustrated in other parts of life. You can find me on Instagram at @act_therapy_pgh.
You never quite felt like you fit into this world, never checked off the boxes you were forced into, but you still strive to make a difference. Maybe you relate with being a geek, nerd, misfit, or gamer. I love to work with those who want help creating their own life, their own identity. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent, or the misfit community, I’d love to help you rewrite your story to make it your own. And feel free to unmask yourself, you’re accepted here. I am a warm and welcoming therapist, but I won’t sugarcoat things for you. I’m blunt and will call you out, but I’ll always remain on your side. I meet you where you’re at, whether that’s discovering your identity or diving into deep trauma work. I use a humanist approach, with touches of somatic and strength-based modalities.
You’re feeling like you’re barely holding your life together, and you’re tired of pretending you’re okay. Maybe you’re a little quirky, a little artistic, but you’ve always felt like something was “off” and you never quite fit in. Yeah, all of that is exhausting. I want you to find real joy in your life, whatever that looks like for you. I love working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, those who might be a little neurospicy, and others who just want to explore their identity more. You won’t have to spend the first 3 sessions worrying if you’re going to be accepted, you already are. My style is eclectic and I’m always willing to meet you where you’re at in your healing. I like to focus on gentle guiding and building tools. I enjoy following where you want to lead, side quests and all! Don’t worry, if I notice we’re avoiding something, I will circle back to it. I’m friendly, accepting, and a little silly (with a dark sense of humor). I love laughing at the absurdity of life! I want to go into the hard, messy, and weird stuff with you. I want you to understand yourself and reframe your narrative. I know admitting you’re not okay feels scary, but I’d love to be with you, looking underneath everything that has been piled on top of you.
Having a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and valued is essential. I warmly invite you into a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore who you are and what your needs are in order to heal and grow. I deeply believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and I use a collaborative approach to support you in exploring, understanding, and shaping your path forward. I work with clients in both an individual and relationship capacity, helping people deepen their understanding of themselves, their connections, and their emotional intimacy with others. My areas of specialization include chronic illness, LGBTQ+ folks, neurodivergence, trauma-related dissociation, and complex trauma. As a queer, trans, and neurodiverse therapist, I know how difficult it can be to take this step. I am here to support you, exactly as you are, with care and understanding. If you're interested in seeing if we are a good fit, reach out via email or phone & we can chat about how I can support you.
In network telehealth psychiatry for Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California. We know college can be overwhelming, but the right support can make all the difference. At Iroko Psychiatry, we specialize in helping college and graduate students thrive, with particular expertise in ADHD, including comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and practical strategies to improve focus, organization, time management, and academic performance. We also provide compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, sleep difficulties, and life transitions that commonly affect students. Founded by Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Henry Onyeaka, our practice offers personalized, measurement-based treatment through convenient virtual appointments, making it easier to get expert mental health care that fits your busy academic schedule. Our goal isn't just to help you feel better. We are here to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.
College is a lot. If you are juggling classes, a social life, and a brain that will not cooperate, you do not need a six-month waitlist on top of it. Little Dove Psychology is a fully virtual practice for college students, based in Austin, Texas. Two things we do differently: if you have always wondered whether you have ADHD, we complete comprehensive virtual ADHD evaluations in under a month, with a written report you can use at school. And our individual therapy sessions fit an actual student schedule, with evening and weekend appointments, all from your dorm, apartment, or parked car between classes. We use approaches with real evidence behind them (CBT, ACT, DBT skills) for the things students actually deal with: anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination that is really something deeper, homesickness, relationships, and figuring out who you are. No judgment, no lectures, just practical help from someone who gets it. Your therapy does not have to end when the semester does. Through PSYPACT, we can see you across Texas and the other PSYPACT states, so if you head home for winter break, spend the summer out of state, or study away from campus, your sessions continue without starting over with someone new. Little Dove Psychology is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Optum (UnitedHealthcare); the plans each clinician accepts are listed below, and we provide superbills for other plans. Every student starts with a free 15-minute consultation, and most start the same week they reach out.
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I work well with students who are functioning on the outside and struggling underneath. You're turning things in, you're showing up, and nobody around you would guess how much effort that costs. The anxiety runs constantly in the background. Or you're stuck in loops, checking, redoing, needing something to feel right before you can move on, and you've never said it out loud to anyone because it sounds strange. I also see students who have reorganized their lives around avoiding one or more things: heights, a needle, a flight, an elevator, driving, insects, throwing up, speaking in front of people. It's manageable until it isn't, and then it starts costing you. And I work with students who have spent years wondering why school takes them so much longer than it seems to take everyone else. I do testing for ADHD and learning differences, which means an actual answer instead of another semester of guessing. Therapy is on video across Pennsylvania or in person in Wexford. Testing is in person. I'm currently accepting new students.
Most of the students I see come in with a question they've been carrying for years. Why does reading take you three times as long as it seems to take everyone else? Why can you focus for six hours on the thing you care about and not fifteen minutes on the thing that's due? Why did school get harder the moment nobody was structuring your day for you? I do psychological and psychoeducational testing, mostly for ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence, and learning differences. It's a few sessions of structured tasks, not a quiz you can fail, and at the end you get a written report explaining how your brain actually works, plus recommendations you can take to your disability services office. For a lot of students the relief isn't the accommodations. It's finally having an explanation that isn't "you're not trying hard enough." I also see a smaller number of students for therapy, usually around anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and family expectations. Testing is done in person in Wexford. Initial intake and follow-up appointments can be done online if you are located in Pennsylvania. Therapy is on video across Pennsylvania or in person. I'm currently accepting new students.
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Inner Journey Counseling, a Group Therapy Practice, provides therapy, consultation, and other services to individuals, couples, and families in the Pittsburgh Region. Our treatment approach is based on the concept that your mental health is equally as important as your physical health, and that attending to your mental health is essential for living a truly fulfilled life. We believe that therapy should feel collaborative and empowering, rather than pathologizing. Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive and evidence-based psychological care.
College can be an exciting and rewarding time, but it also comes with high expectations, stress, and many transitions along the way. From adjusting to campus life and building independence to navigating relationships, academics, and eventually entering the career world, each stage can bring its own challenges. When things feel overwhelming, talking with a therapist can provide support in exploring strategies to manage stress, build healthy boundaries, and navigate these transitions with greater confidence from both on campus and beyond.
College can be an exciting, fun, and rewarding time, but life doesn’t always go according to plan. We can’t always prepare for when trauma or unexpected experiences may impact us, and navigating those experiences while balancing college life can feel overwhelming. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space to help you process your experiences, understand how trauma may be affecting you, and learn effective tools to work through it. You don’t have to navigate it alone as you heal, grow, and continue moving forward.
College comes with a lot to juggle, including classes, deadlines, relationships, and figuring out what comes next. If ADHD or OCD is making it harder to manage it all, therapy can help. As a therapist specializing in ADHD and OCD, I help college students better understand their patterns, build practical tools, and feel more confident navigating college life. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and ERP, tailoring the therapeutic approach to best fit your needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we can find the tools and approach that work best for you and help you move toward the goals you want to achieve.