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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Jessica Flynn
Pre-Licensed Professional
Brooklyn, NY

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship struggles, you’re not broken — you’re human. Therapy can help you connect to your sense of self and walk through life with greater clarity, courage, and confidence. I’m Jess and I’m so glad you found your way here. I draw from various therapeutic approaches including EMDR and IFS to help you navigate difficult emotions, cultivate presence, and take meaningful steps toward building the life you truly want. Our work will focus on rewiring unhelpful patterns, identifying more compassionate perspectives, and lightening the burdens that have been weighing you down. Through warmth, curiosity, and humor, I offer a space where all parts of you are seen, heard, and welcome. My hope is that our work together will empower you to develop a more loving, expansive relationship with yourself — and to create a life that feels aligned with the truth of who you are. Feel free to reach out by phone or email for a free consultation—I’m so looking forward to meeting you! <script src="https://thrivingcampus.com/verified.js?pid=24201"></script>

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Shelby Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

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Taproot Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

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Christina Melillo
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we will work together to understand and address your needs. Through humor and vulnerability, we’ll co-create a judgment-free space for your authentic self to flourish. I utilize a mindfulness-based and relational approach to support clients in creating positive change in their lives. I have successfully supported sexually and gender diverse folx, older folx, neurodivergent folx, and poly/ENM folx dealing with issues of identity, shame, body image, trauma, and interpersonal conflict issues. I approach therapy with an anti-oppressive lens, assisting folx with unlearning internalized messages and thought patterns that prevent growth. I am excited to empower and support you in your journey of self-discovery!

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Ari Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

I take my work very seriously, which means that I strive to take myself very much not-seriously. Some sessions, you may need to cry. Some sessions you may need to laugh. This is a space for healing and growth. The most necessary ingredients for both of these things are warmth and play. My sessions can best be described as an abundance of warmth and play. I hold a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from University of Pennsylvania, which I obtained with a focus on positive sexuality and living your best sexual self. I hold a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychological Counseling and a Master of Education (EdM) in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University, which I earned with a heavy emphasis on applying a social justice and multicultural lens to therapy. While at Columbia, I also received an Advanced Certificate in Sexuality, Women, and Gender with my focus on LGBTQQIA and open/polyamorous clients in therapy.

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Elizabeth Friedman
Psychologist
New York, NY

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Herald Square Psychology PllC
Group practice
New York, NY

We offer counselors who speak Madarin, Spanish and English in New York and virtually outside of the USA. We can help with stress,anxiety, worry, depression, eating disorders, relationships, panic, trauma, abuse and much more!

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Lauren Wohl, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Queens, NY

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Linda Kudla
Psychologist
Brooklyn, NY

Offering Tele-Therapy / virtual sessions during COVID-19 crisis. I am able to provide services to individuals in NY, CT, NJ, and MA at this time. Although rates start at $275 intake / $250 sessions, I offer a steep sliding scale based on income, reimbursement, and hardship.

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Donna Gerard Marder LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New Yotk, NY

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Karen Harber
Art Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

No-one prepares you for the challenges experienced when adjusting to college life. The new found independence can be both exhilarating and daunting. You find yourself either missing your family or feeling relief at having a chance to forge your own identity . Between the work load and all the new interactions , you are suddenly juggling so many things all at once. It can be stressful , lonely, and emotionally overwhelming. Everyone promised that college would be life changing, and it is, but it can also be difficult. Instead of being embarrassed , or ashamed or self conscious about your vulnerabilities, its important to seek out a therapist to explore these issues to better understand, enrich and enhance your relationships and your focus. In therapy we will talk and engage in a dialogue, and my training allows me to approach your issues with flexibility, tailoring my approach to fit your needs.

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Ayaka Omoto
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

I'm a Japanese-American therapist based in NYC, and my focus is to support Asian American students. Many students I've worked with have faced challenges like perfectionism, low self-esteem, and the adjustments that come with navigating a new culture or environment. If you're feeling isolated and find it overwhelming to handle the pain you're grappling with on your own, know that you don't have to. I'm here to help you explore the path from where you are to where you want to be.

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Heather Mayone Kiely- Tribeca Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

TriBeCa Therapy is a center for psychotherapy that was founded on the assumption that human beings are original, imaginative, inspired, and inventive. We particularly love our work with young adults and college students and are connected to issues they deal with. Issues related to sex and dating, drugs and drinking, depression and anxiety and academic pressures aren’t topics that will freak us out. We can handle it. College students frequently discuss with us challenges such as: making friends in ways that don’t involve alcohol, making friends as a person of color, navigating social situations that demand connecting with strangers (like in the cafeteria) and finding “their people.” We work to create a partnership that takes these challenges on together, trying new strategies, taking increasingly bigger risks and dealing with the disappointments and celebrating the successes that follow. College is a time when many young adults are dealing with very adults issues like sex, sexual assault, eating disorders, substance abuse, managing money, race, class, and career choices. Creating a space where young adults feel comfortable talking about these issues is a strength of our therapists and a non-judgmental stance is key. The object isn’t to insist on a particular set of values or practices, but to support young people to understand what they are dealing with and to make active choices about who they want to be. Learn more about us by visiting our website https://tribecatherapy.com or emailing us at inquiries@tribecatherapy.com to schedule a consultation call.

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J&L Psychology Group, PLLC
Group practice
New York, NY

We know the world feels uncertain, and even inhospitable at times. You may be feeling anxious, lonely, down, and worried about your future. Maybe it's about school, relationships, your family, past traumas, or the effects of biases and discrimination. Maybe it's a combination of all of these. We get it. And you are not alone. Our clinicians at J&L are here to listen and support you. We are a a New York City-based private practice made up of highly skilled psychologists with many years of training and experience among us. We offer a range of services to individuals, couples and families. Our clinicians work in our Manhattan office and provide video sessions to clients in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida. We may be reaching more states soon. See our website for more information. We can help.

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Sydney Pollock-Tobert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Looking for a therapist can be challenging. It can be hard to find someone who is the right fit. I am a licensed clinical social worker working with clients of all ages. I have experience working with those who have experienced traumatic events, grief and loss, anxiety, depressive symptoms, divorce/separations, behavioral concerns, family conflicts and life transitions. In our sessions together, I use an eclectic approach of modalities including talk therapy, psychodynamic theory, trauma-informed therapy, the Ackerman Relational Model, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In my practice I offer a warm and empathetic approach that is centered around your needs. Please feel free to reach out to set up a 15 minute consultation call.

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Michael Tom, MD
Psychiatrist
New York, NY

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Dr. Danielle Novack
Psychologist
New York, NY

Starting therapy can be difficult, and I strive to create a warm, collaborative and nonjudgmental space in which you can safely explore yourself and how you relate to others, and work through current challenges and obstacles in your life. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience helping college and graduate students with anxiety, depression, eating/body image issues, family and relationship difficulties, trauma, identity issues, career concerns, and life transitions. In addition to my private practice, I have worked in college counseling centers.

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Monisha Parikh
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

Monisha provides a warm and collaborative space for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity exploration, and major life transitions. She works holistically, helping clients reconnect with their emotions, bodies, and inner wisdom through an integrative approach that blends somatic therapy, mindfulness, and relational insight. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, Monisha meets you with care, curiosity, and deep respect for your pace. With lived experience as a first-generation American, Monisha brings a culturally attuned lens to her work, especially when supporting clients navigating complex family dynamics, cultural expectations, or feelings of disconnection. She helps clients build self-trust, regulate their nervous systems, and move toward lives that feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned.

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Union Square Practice
Group practice
New York, NY

Union Square Practice is a group of psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists who empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves using the latest science has to offer. At Union Square Practice, we always strive to have “NYC’s Best Couch-side Manner.” We believe that openness, practicality, and a sense of humor are cornerstones of successful therapy. Because Union Square Practice offers psychiatric and psychological treatment under one roof, we are able to accommodate a wide range of treatment options, whether talk therapy, medication, or some combination.

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Jennifer Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, sexuality or relationships? Life comes with struggles and transitions that are often difficult to manage on our own. Together we will identify how your life experiences have brought you to this point and with this increased awareness give you tools that in turn will help reduce distress, create better ways of coping, and promote healing that allows for greater sense of enjoyment, perspective and balance and in your life overall.

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