Therapists for college students near New York University

You might be carrying something hard to name — a persistent unease, a quiet fear that has settled around your daily life, memories that surface at awkward times, or a low-level despair that you can’t quite explain or shake. You may have told yourself it isn’t serious enough to deal with, or that therapy isn’t really for someone like you. I became a therapist specifically to reduce the stigma around mental health care in African American and communities of color. As well as professionals in leadership, early-career professionals, legal professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and college and graduate students.

Mental health is all too often misunderstood and discriminated against. This stigma can distort our perceptions and deter us from our need for help, keeping us from a natural unfolding and realignment. Nevertheless, your mental health should be your priority. The thoughts and worries we all experience are our own personal truths, regardless of whether our situation conforms to others’ ideas of mental health. I feel that getting unstuck in life requires a perceptual shift, wherein we stop judging our ‘issues’ as failings but through self-compassion proceed to creatively light our path. My approach offers an eclectic, client-centered approach with special consideration for holistic recovery, mindfulness, and mind-body wellness. I believe that through therapy, we can find inner peace, authentic happiness and ways in which we can present ourselves genuinely: as flawed people working to grow. My priority is the relationship that I develop with each client and I am adamant that through this connection, an understanding of the underlying thoughts and feelings that drive behavior can flourish and then be utilized to begin and maintain desired changes. If we can accept our current state, then healing can occur and we can begin to move forward.

Are you struggling with relationship conflicts in your romantic or platonic dynamics, perhaps you’re weighed down by family expectations, coping with defense mechanisms that once served you, but now fall short, or you’re distressed by unresolved trauma? Alternatively, are you dealing with a demanding career or feeling the pressure to maintain a life that appears successful on the outside yet feels overwhelming on the inside? Moreover, are you experiencing feelings of irritability, anger, or a sense of emptiness that arises without any clear explanation? No matter what brings you here, my goal is to help you rediscover your voice.

Congratulations on pursuing therapy! At Attune Psychotherapy, we believe meaningful healing begins when clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Our experienced clinicians provide individualized care for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, substance use, burnout, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. We welcome those seeking focused, short-term symptom relief as well as those drawn to deeper, collaborative work. Our clients seek clarity, confidence, and lasting growth through compassionate, evidence-based support.

Macy Weinman, MHC-LP, is a Mental Health Counselor in New York State. She holds an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College and a BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School. Ms. Weinman formerly worked in an outpatient setting offering comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy and was recognized by New York State’s Office of Mental Health in 2026 for specializing in evidence-based treatment. At present, she continues to deepen her study of psychoanalytic technique and the ways in which complex, psychological dynamics influence people’s lives. Her treatment approach centers this psychodynamic framework and is supported by behavioral interventions. Ms. Weinman’s practice is additionally informed by 20 years of teaching experience. She primarily worked as a teaching artist in New York City’s public elementary schools, offering creative movement classes to English language learners and diverse learners. In conjunction with her teaching, she trained in trauma-informed best practices and mentored early-career teaching artists. She remains on faculty with organizations offering art-based programs for people with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Ms. Weinman welcomes individuals from wherever they are beginning, or continuing, in therapy. She is committed to working at each person’s pace and offers a caring, receptive, and collaborative process. Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, eating disorders, personality disorders, and chronic illness. Ms. Weinman currently works with adults and warmly greets people of all identities and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Weinman’s practice is additionally informed by 20 years of teaching experience. She primarily worked as a teaching artist in New York City’s public elementary schools, offering creative movement classes to English language learners and diverse learners. In conjunction with her teaching, she trained in trauma-informed best practices and mentored early-career teaching artists. She remains on faculty with programs offering dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Ms. Weinman welcomes individuals from wherever they are beginning, or continuing, in therapy. She is committed to working at each person’s pace and offers a caring, receptive, and collaborative process. Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, eating disorders, personality disorders, and chronic illness. Ms. Weinman enjoys working with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults and warmly greets people of all identities and cultural backgrounds.

John Richie, MHC-LP, obtained his master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Baruch College. Mr. Richie's experience includes volunteer counseling for teens and young adults living in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence. He has also volunteered in an after-school program, providing social and relationship skills, conflict resolution tools, and filmmaking and documentary skills. As an experienced documentary filmmaker with a focus on social issues, Mr. Richie has a deep understanding of human stories and the complexities of life’s challenges. Mr. Richie works with adults, adolescents, and couples, assisting those navigating depression, anxiety, social isolation, and loneliness. He is deeply invested in helping clients manage crises, resolve conflicts, and heal from trauma. Mr. Richie fosters a therapeutic space grounded in openness and collaboration. He employs a multimodal approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. His practice integrates person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, existential, and mindfulness-based therapies. Mr. Richie's non-judgmental approach helps clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and overcome life’s challenges, big and small.

Jess Gonzales, LMSW, is a New York State License Master of Social Work. She earned her master’s in social work at New York University. She works with adults navigating complex trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and the many challenges of living in the modern world. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals who have experienced iatrogenic trauma, or harm from medical and/or psychiatric treatment. As a Mad studies-informed clinician, Ms. Gonzales has a deep respect for each individual’s autonomy and expertise in their own life, and fosters a highly collaborative therapeutic relationship. She works from an anti-oppressive framework, is disability- and LGBTQ+ affirming, and sees clients with a diverse range of racial and ethnic identities. She is a member of the Institute for the Development of Human Arts, The International Society for Psychological Social Approaches to Psychosis, and Kintsugi Therapist Collective.

Lisa Chen, MHC-LP, obtained her master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Baruch College. Ms. Chen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and studio art with a concentration in Japanese language from Hunter College. Ms. Chen has experience as a therapeutic assistant at an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she facilitated and led art therapy groups. She trained throughout her graduate degree in outpatient mental health, serving adults and adolescents. Ms. Chen works with adolescents and adults of all ages. She works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, body image issues, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, and more. She utilizes an integrative approach and tailored to each client, drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral modalities. Ms. Chen creates a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their inner experiences. She is committed to cultural openness and sensitivity while respecting and valuing diverse backgrounds for inclusive care. With compassion and insight, Ms. Chen supports her clients in building self-awareness, navigating life's challenges, and fostering personal growth toward a more meaningful and authentic life.

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Hey there, I am Tiara-Nicole, an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist in New York State. I understand firsthand how college and young adulthood may bring a lot of changes, pressure, and uncertainty. As someone who has gone through both undergraduate and graduate school, I understand the unique challenges that can come with balancing academics, choosing a career path, relationships, family life, changing friendships, responsibilities, and figuring out what comes next. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I use a multi-systemic approach (CBT, DBT, Trauma informed, family systems and more). I also utilize a creative and problem solving lens to help each person incorporate interventions that are specific to their needs and lifestyle. I also have extensive training in alcohol and substance abuse counseling and sexuality education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I currently work with college students and young adults who may be: * Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally drained * Struggling with motivation, confidence, or self-esteem * Experiencing academic pressure, perfectionism, burnout * Trying to balance school, work, relationships, family, and their own needs * Navigating career decisions, internships, jobs, or uncertainty about the future * Struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty managing emotions * Having challenges with friendships, dating, or romantic relationships * Dealing with family conflict, expectations, or difficult family dynamics * Learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries * Feeling lonely, disconnected, or unsure where they fit in * Exploring their identity, values, goals, or sense of direction * Adjusting to major life transitions, such as starting college, graduating, moving, or entering the workforce * Coping with grief, loss, or difficult experiences * Feeling like something is “off” but not necessarily knowing why Here's the thing- You don’t have to be at your breaking point to start therapy. Sometimes, you may simply feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, unsure of what comes next or maybe you might just need a space to explore the different thoughts in your mind. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and figure out what you want and need moving forward. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You can come as you are, and we can figure things out together. I look forward to working with you on your journey. Feel free to send me a text or call if you would like a free consultation before starting your therapy journey! (Just in case you see two profiles for me. I promise it's not a bot- it's because I work with two different group practices. Feel free to reach out to either!)

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As a licensed psychologist, I provide individual therapy for a range of concerns, including relationship stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, parentification, and trauma. I work from a stance of openness and sincerity and strive to create a comfortable, collaborative environment in which clients feel understood and supported. My therapeutic style is flexible and tailored to each client’s unique concerns and lived experience. My approach is integrative and draws from psychodynamic theory, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, sensorimotor psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am EMDR trained and incorporate EMDR thoughtfully when clinically appropriate. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University, completed my APA-approved internship at Harvard Medical School, and fulfilled my postdoctoral fellowship at Tufts University. I have over 18 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of settings. Previously, I served as Assistant Director of Counseling at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and as a staff psychologist at Tufts University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services in Medford, Massachusetts. I have also worked as a clinician and researcher at UC San Diego Medical Center, including within an Early Psychosis Treatment Center. Having immigrated from Argentina as a child, I am bicultural and bilingual in English and Spanish.

NYC AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY LCSW PLLC is a remote, community-focused, sustainable, sliding-scale mental health practice in Manhattan, providing treatment to individual adults ages 18+. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and xenophobia impact our mental health. Our goal is to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised; we are especially committed to serving queer communities of color. We also strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. And, most importantly, we’re here to help you feel better and make change. We firmly believe that change is possible and that we as human beings grow in relationships where an empathic and attuned other bears witness to our struggles. You are not alone. Lets take the next step together.

Our Therapists are holistic and relationally-oriented in their approach with clients. We strongly believe in establishing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship in order to address the emotionally challenging conversations. All Therapists are client-centered and have eclectic therapeutic approaches - utilizing various treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, DBT, relational, psychodynamic, mind-body oriented, somatic, insight oriented, and when needed a solution focused approach. Our Therapists specialize in Therapy with teens and young adults. We also provide Couples and Family Therapy. All Therapists work with clients managing symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, trauma, OCD, Mood Disorders, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, gender identity exploration, life stressors and academic challenges. All therapists are trauma-informed. Please visit our website to learn more about our Therapists and to start the therapy process. We offer free brief phone consultations. We look for to connecting with you and helping you start your healing journey!!

Please see website, http://www.marydioriolcsw.com I am in network with Pacific Source and I am taking new clients. My professional biller can bill out of network so you do not need to handle any paperwork. I work with college students online in Oregon and New York. I work with eating disorders, anxiety, social phobias, depression, and difficult life transitions. I am also starting a binge eating group and an RO DBT Group for college students in 2025.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, substance use, or sleep issues, you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in supporting individuals facing these challenges, with a particular focus on women’s mental health, eating disorders, and the journey into parenthood. Whether managing perinatal mood changes, dealing with postpartum adjustments, or exploring fertility and family planning, you’ll find a compassionate space here to explore and grow. With 16 years of nursing experience and advanced training in mental health counseling and psychiatric care, I understand how mental health intersects with all parts of your life. My approach focuses on treating the whole person, considering your identity, culture, values, and experiences. If you’re working to improve your relationship with body image, food, and movement, I can help. I align with principles like body neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES), offering a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for healing. Parenting brings unique challenges. Maybe you’re feeling lost in your new role, unsure how to balance self-care, or struggling with the emotional weight of becoming a parent. You deserve a space to unpack those feelings, celebrate the joys, and process the tough moments. I’ve completed Postpartum Support International’s specialized training, giving me the tools to support you through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I believe your voice is central in therapy. Together, we’ll create a safe, collaborative space to identify your goals and work toward meaningful change. You bring the expertise on your life; I’ll provide thoughtful guidance, tools, and support. Let’s work together to help you find balance, self-compassion, and a path forward that aligns with your values.

My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living your best life, and find meaning in everyday situations. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded and experienced clinician. I have worked in various settings from inpatient to outpatient, from the general community to the university setting. I am an eager and dedicated mental health professional. 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 goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic 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.

Finding the right mental health support can be a powerful step toward lasting change. I work with individuals ready to explore what's holding them back and open to discovering healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Together, we’ll address issues such as anxiety, depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with bariatric patients, both pre- and post-surgery, as well as individuals managing codependency or struggling with emotional regulation. In our work, I blend the latest evidence-based therapies—like CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and supportive therapy—with medication management to provide a comprehensive approach to your mental well-being. I believe therapy is deeply personal and unique for everyone, so I also incorporate personality assessments and value inventories where helpful, tailoring the approach to fit you. I offer a non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. With over 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of a compassionate, direct, and practical approach. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can feel safe to work on yourself, trust the process, and make meaningful progress. This journey may ask you to be open to difficult truths and new perspectives, and I’m here to work just as hard as you do, helping you navigate the path toward a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you’re managing life-long patterns or recent challenges, we’ll work together to help you find resilience, improve coping skills, and feel better equipped to handle whatever comes next.

Hello: I am a highly trained therapist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and 35 years of experience. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and in providing a safe, caring and non-judgemental setting where you will feel free to discuss your problems and concerns. My approach to therapy is flexible, sometimes helping people deal with distressing symptoms and problems (e.g. painful breakups, panic attacks, etc.), and other times helping them gain a deeper understanding of their issues and themselves. I work well with people who suffer from depression, anxiety (e.g. panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) and relationship issues, as well as difficulty with adjustments and transitions.