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Therapists for college students near New York University

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Dr Juan-David Rivera-Del Valle LCSW, DSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Queens, NY

I am a bilingual Latinx clinician with years of education, training, and clinical experience as a psychotherapist and social worker. As a proud second-generation Latinx person, I understand the importance of respecting your unique intersectionality and the desperate need to decolonize psychotherapy. Therefore, I offer a space for you to safely explore cognitive and relationship patterns with a well-trained empathic affirming person of color. I may be a person of color trained in some of the top educational institutions, but I have never lost sight of the complex challenges we have and continue to face daily in our society. Together, we can explore the beauty and power of the unique intersectionality we each experience. So, contact me, and we can discuss the next steps. I work with Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, Aetna, Optum, Headway, and Alma. Out-of-pocket and sliding scale options are available.

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Sam Wilkinson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Manhasset, NY

I believe who you are matters. You’re a deep feeler, a critical thinker, & someone who’s carried a lot for a long time. Perhaps you are the “black sheep”, someone who has felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy for most of your life. You’ve learned how to keep going, but lately, you’re exhausted. You’re realizing that surviving isn’t enough anymore. You might be navigating anxiety, burnout, dissociation, grief, identity transitions, or complex trauma. You may feel stuck in cycles of self-abandonment, masking, or perfectionism. You want to feel safe in your body, connected to your truth, & be free to live more fully - not just function. You’re looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and deeply attuned to the realities of navigating systems that weren’t built for you. You want support that’s holistic, anti-oppressive, and rooted in nervous system regulation, attachment work, and deep respect for your autonomy. I work from a trauma-informed, shame-sensitive, and strengths-based lens. I draw on your values, your lived experiences, and your inner resilience to co-create a path toward healing. I help clients break out of survival mode, heal from internalized shame and systemic harm, and reconnect with a sense of safety, authenticity, and agency.

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Lindsay Mathews
Psychologist
Brooklyn, NY

Hi all! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Brooklyn, NY. My early training focused on teens/adolescents who were justice-involved youth (NYC juvenile detention, probation camps, non-secure detention, and OCFS placements). During my doctoral training, I completed placements at Brooklyn College Counseling Program, in addition to several hospital inpatient and outpatient programs. In my private practice work, I have continued work with the young adult population that I love, working with treatment for a broad range of issues, including: children of immigrant parents/first generation students, academic stress, social skills/social group navigation, identity formation, gender and sexuality, and role transition concerns. I believe in good therapist match for best treatment outcomes—lets connect if you think I could be a good fit for you. :) Feel free to check out my website for more details.

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Pei-Han Cheng
Psychologist
Queens, NY

I am a Taiwanese immigrant, cis-woman, mother of a bi-racial kid, and licensed psychologist in New York State. I earned my Ph.D. from Columbia University and had post-doctoral training at University of Pennsylvania. My practice provides therapy for adults facing challenges around stress, anxiety, eating concerns/body image, relationships, and significant life transitions. I am very passionate about supporting clients to navigate different cultural values and bias, with the goal to liberate themselves from systemic barriers and live fully. Working from a strength-based approach, I hold a balance of helping clients gain insights and learn practical skills to make meaningful changes in their life now. My clients have described me as engaging, warm, empowering, and candid. My clients have succeeded in feeling more confident, resilient, flexible, and skilled in managing life’s ups and downs and building meaningful relationships.

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LaToya Nesbeth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY

I’m a dual Board Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in whole-person, evidence-based care. My clinical background spans child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with experience across acute care, primary care, oncology, hospice, and other community health settings. College can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief or loss, or constant stress. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel understood. We will work together to better understand what you’re going through and create a plan that fits your life, school schedule, and goals. If medication may help, we can discuss safe options and what to expect. You don’t have to handle this alone. Help is available.

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Laura Young, LCSW Counseling Services PC
Group practice
New York, NY

We would collaboratively with college students of all ages and offer a free -15 telephone consultation to provide space for you to share a bit more about why you are seeking therapy, an opportunity to share a bit more about how we work as well as time for any additional questions you, your partner or your parents may have. Please visit our website: www.LLYoung.com or email us: Info@LLYoung.com Please indicate that you found us via the thrivingcampus link so we can prioritize our connection with you.

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Jessica Sowle
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY

I work with children, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck between what anxiety is telling them to do and the life they actually want to live. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD, getting caught in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, and feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Using evidence-based treatments like ERP, PE, HRT, and Behavioral Activation, I help clients learn to respond differently to intrusive thoughts, reduce avoidance, and move toward what matters most. Together, we focus on building a life guided by values rather than fear. ERP provides structure and direction. My goal is to help you feel more confident handling whatever shows up and partner with families to create consistency and support outside of sessions. Taking the first step can be hard, but you don’t have to do it by yourself, I'd be happy to connect and see how I can support you.

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Edward Quedado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Brooklyn, NY

I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where sources of emotional pain and anguish are discovered and revisited, where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or come to be unspeakable can become imagined, felt and spoken. The process generates an understanding of ourselves that is vastly more dynamic than what our relationships, politics and culture allow, leading to the easing of suffering and the creation of new possibilities. The therapy I provide is open, an invitation. There is a freedom to it that takes courage and tolerance. It can involve a deconstructive or constructive momentum where you may not necessarily be told what to say or how to feel. It is an invitation to notice what comes to mind and what does not. What can emerge in a therapy is dynamic. It can surprise, frustrate, thrill and provoke. These experiences are worked through together. As you bring yourself as fully as possible to what confuses or afflicts, I will help guide you with my understanding of the mind toward a life of growth and healing.

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Katy Salce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

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Kasey Hedges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

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R. Rahim Shabazz
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

Have you ever felt out of control? Struggled with drugs, alcohol, disruptive behaviors, or anger that seems to take over? If you're ready to make meaningful changes but aren't sure where to start, I'm here to help. I'm Rahim, a Mental Health Counselor Intern specializing in helping individuals overcome substance use, anger management issues, disruptive behaviors, career challenges, and performance stress. My ideal client is someone who's tired of feeling stuck and is ready to develop practical strategies to regain control of their life, improve relationships, and build a more fulfilling future. My counseling approach integrates evidence-based methods like Strengths-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify triggers, develop healthy coping skills, and harness your innate resilience. As a Behavioral Health Program Manager and soon-to-be graduate of John Carroll University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, I bring both professional training and cultural awareness to our sessions. I create a judgment-free space where teens and young adults can work through challenges while feeling truly heard and supported. I understand taking that first step can feel daunting, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. Whether you're dealing with substance use, disruptive behaviors, anger, career transitions, or overwhelming stress, together we can develop the tools you need to create lasting positive change. When you're ready to start building a stronger, more confident version of yourself, I'll be here to support you every step of the way.

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Angelina Acevedo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Bronx, NY

Whether you’re navigating issues of identity, family dynamics, discrimination, mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression, or trauma, I’m here to walk with you in a way that honors your lived experiences. Together, we can explore strategies that help you heal, grow, and build resilience. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental environment for all individuals, especially those from marginalized communities. I understand that unique cultural factors, identity struggles, and social pressures can impact your mental health, and I’m here to provide support that respects and affirms your experiences.

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Shannon Dingle R Dingle NP in Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New York, NY

Since starting private practice, my clients have been for the most part POC, LGBTQ/non-binary, undergrad/graduate students. Since I spent five years teaching as an adjunct and then full-time professor (in nursing), I have some insights into the challenges today's students currently experience and believe I can be a useful asset toward managing any symptoms that may interfere with obtaining your degree. Even though I am a prescriber, I treat the whole person. I don't want to just know the medicine efficacy, or lack thereof; I also want to know what's going on in your life. Is there balance? Are you connected socially? Should we also be discussing any family issues? Going off to school can be challenging and although psychotropic medication plays a role in ameliorating anxiety and depression, we also can engage non-pharmacologic interventions to get you to a better place.

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Nema Health
Clinic or agency
Branford, CT

Have you endured a trauma and suffer from symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, low self-worth and fear that the trauma could happen again? Have you languished this way for years without any improvement in your symptoms? You may be suffering from PTSD and in need of effective, research-backed treatment for your condition. Nema offers the most effective and comprehensive trauma care, delivered by trained PTSD therapists. Our program gives you access to specialty-trained therapists, psychiatrists, and peer mentors—all in one place. Through personalized treatment plans, 90% of our patients experience clinical improvement in their PTSD symptoms. Interested in learning more? Get support now. You can schedule your own free call with a staff member to discuss Nema Health's clinical model and pricing at https://nemahealth.com.

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Mari Grande
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
New York, NY

Too much stress can be overwhelming and will affect our concentration, stamina, and clarity of mind. The very nature of trauma is the experience of too much, a feeling of being overwhelmed. My specialty is in Creativity and Trauma and how one informs the other. This is not easy work, but it can be fun. We use what is called a Bottom Up approach, in combination with a Top Down. What this means is we learn to tune into our body brain and not just our head brain. As a Creative Arts psychotherapist and trauma specialist I've discovered ways to work that help you heal, feel better, and help you make more sense out of your life. When we meet first we find out what is going on, what has gone on, and how we want to use our time together. We can continue to talk; we may include some of the modalities in which I am trained (Art Therapy, EMDR...). It depends on what you are most comfortable with, and fits your particular issues and concerns Please know I am exclusively working online

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Dylan Lawson Psychotherapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
New York, NY

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Rachel Matza
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
New York, NY

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf" is a Jon Kabat-Zinn quote relevant to these challenging times. I help individuals become less stressed and more available to pursue their goals. Therapy should be a positive experience for you where you feel heard and supported and gain new insights into your feelings and experiences. Our sessions will be focused on you becoming restored and replenished with more energy for the things you value. Whether you are experiencing a short term challenge or ongoing struggle, it takes bravery to step forward and want to make changes in your life. I'm a seasoned mental health counselor and school psychologist with experience supporting clients with life challenges. Our work together will be client centered, strength based and solution focused. We will utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and similar modalities to examine perceptions, remove blocks and identify healthier approaches to problem solving. I will provide a safe environment to facilitate positive growth in your life. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and flexible as we work together to establish individualized goals and creative solutions specific to your needs. I invite you to contact me to tell me more about yourself and learn more about my therapy practice.

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Salinda Health
Group practice
New York, NY

We are a warm, caring and compassionate practice of psychiatric providers that just want to help you feel better and feel you are thriving in your life. We have experience supporting a wide range of individuals and would be honored to help support you.

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Real Talk Therapy
Group practice
New York, NY

Whether you struggle with concerns like anxiety or depression, relationships or career concerns, or have experienced racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other forms of oppression in your life, our team of clinicians strive to be deeply in tune with the ways these dynamics interact with your well-being and mental health. We believe that the foundation of therapy is the quality of the relationship with your provider. Our therapists receive intensive, ongoing training and supervision on how to listen and effectively respond to your needs. From the moment you schedule your first session with us, our team will be dedicated to your progress and success in therapy through its focused, sensitive, and collaborative approach.

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DAVID ACKERMAN
Treatment program
New York, NY

I work to help clients better adjust to academic and social stressors, as well as to make more meaningful connections. I encourage engagement in therapy towards your own empowerment and self-growth. My style of therapy is client-centered and humanistic.

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