Therapists for college students near New York University
We assess each client's environment, family, biological factors, and experiences from childhood to the present day. We consider a strong therapeutic relationship to be the highest indicator of progress in therapy. Being able to be open with one another enhances the therapy process. Without a strong rapport between therapist and client, safety doesn't exist, and barriers to positive change exist. After gathering history and establishing rapport, we then tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. We provide EMDR (trauma therapy) as well as regular talk psychotherapy.
I practice from a relational and humanistic perspective, ensuring that our work together is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Our work together will be strengths-based, helping you to recognize and build on your inherent resilience. I am dedicated to providing an LGBTQ+ affirming and anti-oppressive space, where all aspects of your identity are welcomed and celebrated. Supporting individuals with their relationships, body image, and queer identities is at the core of my work. This includes working with folks with eating disorders or disordered eating, body image challenges, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and navigating gender identity and sexual orientation.
Our life experiences are unique, yet we share similar traits that enable us to relate to each other at the deepest level. In that space, change can be nurtured in a warm yet challenging enough manner, to give you the tools that you need to show up in your community, family, school and work with joy and confidence. Whether you are struggling with cultural issues, body image and identity questions, or adjustment to the specific challenges of a learning environment, I invite you to reach out. You are not alone.
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Life in NYC can be exciting — and overwhelming. I help teens, college students, and young adults in NY manage anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, trauma, and relationship issues using an eclectic therapeutic approach that targets your unique needs. If you’re struggling with stress, self-doubt, or life transitions, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll navigate the difficult stuff; with humor, resilience, and lots of reflection. Therapy doesn't have to be scary. It can be a safe space to explore challenges and grow. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and, unapologetically, more like yourself. Sessions with me are virtual, collaborative, and practical with a focus on your unique needs and characteristics and how we can draw from your existing strengths. Virtual therapy can be just as impactful as in-person therapy, and more convenient, too! I welcome clients of all cultures/identities. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps in your life, I can help. Together, we’ll create a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space where you can explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and move forward with purpose. With empathy and accountability, we'll get you there! Call or email Alexis Valentin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 722-0949
I’ve always been a curious person. Some might call it nosy, but for me it’s about wanting to understand what makes each person unique. That curiosity began with my own story, figuring out who I am and where I come from. Growing up in an immigrant household as a biracial person brought its own challenges, and those experiences shaped my connection to this work. Mental health has always felt deeply personal to me. Having been impacted by it both directly and indirectly, I’ve learned to turn adversity into strength and purpose, and to connect with others through empathy and understanding. Think of therapy as a choose-your-own-adventure. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are at. Some sessions might be spent processing the pain of a difficult breakup, while others may focus on something lighter, like venting about a character you can’t stand in a show you’re watching. I value the open-endedness of person-centered therapy and enjoy finding creative and meaningful ways to support clients.
My clients are often deep feelers, over thinkers, and high achievers such as students, clinicians, creatives, adoptees, BIPOC, and first generation individuals who are navigating identity, relationship dynamics, responsibilities, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, burnout, trauma, or systemic stressors. They are often masking or silencing parts of themselves to meet expectations. Many are seeking a space where they do not have to explain their identities or experiences, where they can feel heard and seen without judgment or fear. They want support, clarity, and autonomy to show up fully both in therapy and in their everyday lives. I offer unique understanding of intersectionality rooted in lived experience and aim to provide culturally and trauma-informed care. I've supported youth and families in schools, camps, and community centers facing trauma, crisis, abuse, neglect, grief, loss, immigration issues, displacement, and second language challenges for over a decade. I've trained clinicians, staff, and supervised interns in crisis intervention, SEL, and case management. With a long-standing dedication to human development, attachment theory, and a gathered knowledge of specific cases, treatments, and approaches, I am committed to client-centered care tailored to each individual's needs. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to carry so much while trying to hold it all together. I offer a compassionate, supportive space where your full self, voice, and unique form of expression are honored. If you’re looking for a space to make sense of things in your own way, you’re welcome to connect with me and discover what therapy can mean for you. I offer free 15-minute consultations, feel free to reach out and connect further via email or my official website.
My practice serves children, adolescents, young adults struggling with educational issues, career development, the artistic community and general population. My offices are located in midtown Manhattan and Toms River South Jersey. I direct my patients to feel confidence in their autonomy and potential. They find me approachable, accepting and respectful of their privacy. All ages feel comfortable in sessions; share the follies and humor in life with me and eventually work towards acceptable solutions. I work on the need for personal development, independence, academic progress and career plans throughout the developmental spectrum. In addition, I lecture for professional schools and organizations on "Resilience in Children" and "Complexity of Child Therapy".
You may find yourself worrying all the time and feel like you cannot stop. The worry and stress is impacting your everyday functioning. You may have difficulty sleeping due to thinking about everything that happened today and anticipating concerns for tomorrow and next week. At times you may feel overwhelmed or stuck and don't know what to do. Know that you are not alone! Working together, we will focus on the areas you want to improve in your life. We will move forward together and build on your strengths so you can live a more fulfilling life. Think about how great it would be if you weren't worried or anxious most of the time, if you could sleep better and feel more relaxed. As an Anxiety Specialist, I can teach you problem solving skills so your stress will decrease while improving your mood and overall well being. My purpose is to work with you to reach your goals so you can thrive in all areas of your life. I nurture a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you'll feel comfortable sharing your concerns. Please explore my website and call for your free phone consult.
Hi! My name is Patricia. I am a therapist in training, trying to provide a space with compassion, dedication, and support in order to help my clients, in their own capacity, to heal and thrive. To provide a place where they can feel safe and have their voice heard. I use a couple of different modalities depending on what the client needs because every client is unique. I usually gravitate towards a client-centered approach and implement cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT). However, I will adapt and tailor my therapeutic approach depending on what the client needs and what the best fit is. I am committed to providing a safe, judgment free space and help my clients grow and get themselves into a healthier place. If you want to learn more about me, check out my bio on the Sol Health website!
Through a blend of evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, I provide practical tools to manage emotions, build confidence, and create lasting change. My role is guiding you in discovering your strengths, deepening self-awareness, and learning how to respond to life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Is now the time for change? Do you have goals but aren’t sure how to achieve them or even set them? Has life thrown you some curveballs lately? You are in the right place. I commend you for taking the first step on the path to a better you. You deserve to be the best version of yourself and you are already taking the first step in self care by being here. Investing in yourself is the very best investment you can make. As a therapist, I have the wonderful opportunity to support you on your path to becoming the best version of you. In my career and life I have experienced the difficulty in trying to balance it all and found that it’s not easy. We often put ourselves on the back burner while taking care of everything and everyone else. I look forward to helping you prioritize, set boundaries, and find happiness for you. We are a good team if you are ready to make the time to evaluate your life, adjust your goals and gain confidence in putting yourself first.
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“I want to feel happier and less depressed.” “We would like to improve our relationship.” “I would like to feel calmer and more in control, in spite of the stress, loss and trauma I have experienced.” “We want to help our children cope with our divorce.” “We need to figure out how we are going to live as a divorced family.” These are some of the most frequent goals of my clients as we work together. Many of the stresses and conflicts my clients face can be due to life’s experiences and losses or can come from within. Stress and conflict can lead to disintegration of relationships with our partners and our children, and even in how we view ourselves. Strengthening coping skills, emotional connection and intimacy can help repair fractures, increase compassionate understanding, and build closeness. Focusing on positive growth, shifting well-engrained patterns, and building greater self-acceptance can create lasting change and happiness. As a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience, I help adults, couples and families, by integrating many different therapeutic approaches to best fit my clients’ needs.
My practice offers psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients move beyond roadblocks toward personal growth. We see patients across the lifespan and have been privileged to help people work through some of the most personal struggles in their lives. Together, we can address problematic behaviors (e.g., insomnia, anger, procrastination), troubling emotions (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger, fear), maladaptive thought patterns (e.g., rumination, worry, self-criticism), and relationship issues (e.g., work, family, dating). Taking the first step toward approaching your challenges can be scary. Finding a therapist you trust and with whom you feel comfortable is one of the most important factors in helping you to move forward. My practice also offers comprehensive psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. We use evidence-based assessment tools and methods grounded in research to conduct psychodiagnostic, psychoeducational, and fitness for duty/disability evaluations. The results of these evaluations can be used to aid in diagnosis and treatment, facilitate the provision of special education services, support applications for accommodations at school or work, or provide evidence of fitness for employment. We offer specialized consultation services, as well. Please check out our website to learn more.
Bridge to care is a mental health clinic that attends to behavioral health concerns across the lifespan. It, utilizes evidence based therapeutic milieu as well as pharmacy-therapeutics in addressing different behavioral issues across the span. Bridge to care is a Nurse Practitioner based practices that addresses the concerns of the mind and the body as a whole. It's purely based on individual unique needs and identified best treatment plans to bring back the function of the mind as well as the body to it's full capacity with the help of the latest evidence based therapies and medications available. Bridge to care is available to listen, empathize as well as explore with you the alternatives to your treatment that best addresses your need. I will be waiting to hear how I can help you.
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, such as marriage, divorce, parenting, career, loss of a loved one, aging, and existential anxiety. Transitions can be stressful because it means you need to make changes in how you are living your life. I work with people who are at a crossroads of important decisions or who are having difficulties navigating and adjusting to a change in life circumstances. Going in a direction you have not gone before can bring up feelings of fear, doubt, and uncertainty. If you are trying to figure out what you want from your life, I will provide a safe and nonjudgmental place where we can explore your emotions, challenges, choices and possible consequences, and best approaches to move forward. Going through the process of taking stock of your life can often lead you to a new beginning which opens up new possibilities. With every life transition, we need to let go of a past way of thinking or being and replace it with something new. Together we can create a path towards change and healing.