Therapists for college students near New York University

Yushi Wang, LCSW, MBA (she/her) is a bilingual (English/Mandarin) psychotherapist licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. She works with college students, high-achieving professionals, and emerging leaders navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, identity, life transitions, and the pressures of balancing success with personal well-being. With over a decade of experience at Rutgers and Columbia University, Yushi has a special passion for supporting international and first-generation individuals as they navigate multicultural identities, career growth, and meaningful life transitions. Yushi believes that healing happens through genuine connection. She creates a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, understood, and accepted while also being thoughtfully challenged to grow. Her goal is to help clients gain deeper self-understanding, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and fulfillment.

Does everything look "just fine", and no one gets how anxious, frustrated and checked out you feel in your studies, work or relationships? You’ve tried everything you can to fix things. Trauma, depression, pain, family and social pressure, anxiety, relationship issues; all these things can get you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you seeking relief through overusing substances. You want someone to actually help you. You know that despite it being hard, you're willing to give this a try. I am dedicated to helping you improve your life, not just cope with it. You can feel connected, whole, energized and fulfilled, and I am here to help you. I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, as well as Somatic coaching services. I opened my private practice after working for 5 years with college students at Syracuse University's Counseling Center. Over my 10 years of counseling experience, I have helped people go from fixity to flow, from stuckness to strength. I specialize in Somatic Experiencing, relational psychodynamic therapy and attachment work. My approach helps you use your nervous system's natural resources and strengths, building you up to address the root of issues getting in the way of your peace, fulfillment and satisfaction. I bring all my life's experience as a counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, martial artist and coach to my clients. I want to provide you with a helping relationship where you can be deeply heard, seen, and feel safe to explore yourself; to help you open up possibilities in your life that felt unreachable before. I welcome you to reach out.

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Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you. My practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, I’m confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience in individual, couples, group and family therapy. I believe in a strengths based treatment approach. I collaborate with clients to strengthen their ability to cope with stressors in a healthy and positive way. If you are experiencing any of the following: school issues, relationship issues, family issues, divorce, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, work issues, communication issues, etc., I can help provide you with some tools and support to help reduce the issues and symptoms you are feeling. I offer a FREE 15 minute phone consultation. In this free consultation, I will ask you a few questions and you can ask me any questions you may have before we schedule an actual intake session. I do offer a sliding scale fee. I accept some out of network benefits. I realize there is a great need for mental health services so I try to be flexible as possible. I will respond promptly to anyone who reaches out. I look forward to working with you and helping you accomplish your goals!

Our mission at Sunshine Therapy LCSW P.C. is to provide evidence-based, goal-oriented therapy to help you achieve optimal mental health and wellness. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, relationship struggles or life transitions- we can help. Psychotherapy can provide the support you need to help you find your way towards a better life. Even if you’re feeling lost now, we can help guide you in making lasting, positive changes in your life. Between our clinical expertise and our compassionate treatment approach, we provide a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment. We believe you are the expert on your own life, we are just guides helping you find your way. Therapy is an investment in yourself, your relationships and your future and we are looking forward to joining you on your journey to living a happier life.

My history of working in school settings from pre-K through college has shaped my approach to therapy, which is rooted in the belief that counseling is a learning process. From the foundation of a strong client/counselor partnership, clients can build skills and gain understanding to foster better relationships with both themselves and others, while also developing a more intentional and effective process for responding to stressors and challenges. Together, we can collaborate to clarify your goals for counseling and develop an individualized plan that balances support, insight, and skill building. Please visit my website or reach out by phone or email to help you decide if we'd be a good fit.

I understand the decision to begin therapy can be challenging. If you are feeling "stuck," please know that you are not alone and we can navigate this hard time together. Individuals, couples, or families who choose to engage in therapy, will ultimately be choosing a very effective way of facilitating change for themselves and their important relationships. By working together, I have confidence that we can collaborate to create new experiences, beginnings, and perspectives. My style is warm, compassionate, and empathetic while also using my sense of humor when appropriate. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will collaborate to ensure that our work together is meaningful and goal-oriented, suited to fit your needs. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." It's time to start living the life that is calling you.

My passion is working with Addiction- that ranges from food, substances, gambling, sex, gaming, etc. There’s nothing better to be able to see someone turn their life around. I’ve had much success where people can stay, stopped with their addictive behavior. I treat Trauma those that have been struggling with past or present traumas. I treat depression and anxiety and work with college kids that are struggling to fit in. I work with couples, and none of my couples have ever gotten divorced. My approach is gentle and firm. I hope the space for people to get well. Feel free to give me a call and I’m happy to discuss anything you want to know. Sometimes the first step is the scariest however, it can also be the most freeing.

I provide individual therapy to people ages 18 and up. I specialize in working with queer and trans people, pot-stirrers, and outsiders. I enjoy working with people who are confronting major identity shifts, people who are navigating issues with their families of origin, and people who are trying to envision a future they never imagined themselves in (What is middle age? What is aging in queer spaces? How can I live meaningfully in late stage capitalism?).

At Person-to-Person Psychotherapy, I’m here to support adults who are facing tough, life-changing challenges. Many of the people I work with are dealing with things like a serious health diagnosis, overwhelming anxiety, big existential questions, major life transitions, or deep feelings of grief and loss. They’re looking for a space where they can feel understood and get the professional support they need to find their footing again and make sense of it all. Through virtual sessions and walk-and-talk therapy, I’m able to meet clients wherever they are—both physically and emotionally—throughout New Jersey.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE IN PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, NEW YORK AND FLORIDA. Sometimes in our lives we experience hard times and our usual ways of coping just isn’t enough. Have you had a difficult time managing your emotions? Stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and/or other concerns? I’m here to help. I care deeply about my work, and my empathy makes me effective in my treatment. You'll feel comfortable sharing in our therapy sessions. I provide counseling to help individuals, couples and groups during their challenging times find the peace they seek and achieve their goals. Once we start working together, we'll develop a treatment plan with concrete objectives and a timeline so we can track progress and outcomes. Depending on the issues you'd like to work on, I'll utilize the therapeutic method(s) that fit best for them in a way that you remain comfortable with the process. I welcome the opportunity to help you find lasting happiness and improve the quality of your life. Call, text or email me today.

Welcome! It can be hard to recognize that you might have parts of your life that you have pushed aside or are uncomfortable with. It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge this and then to take the steps to reach out to someone for assistance. I believe in working as a partner with people to explore areas that cause difficulty, to build upon solutions that have previously worked, and to learn new skills to improve one's ability to cope. I enjoy getting to know the people I work with and finding solutions that are unique to them. One of my greatest professional joys is being with someone as they grow in ways that allow them to find calm, confidence, and better ways of coping in this wild world. ​ If you feel we might be a good match I look forward to hearing from and getting to know you. Telehealth provided across NY State only. In office appointments in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. I am accepting new clients and have availability in the morning hours (9am-12pm).

We are a psychotherapy group practice in Rye, New York. Our mission is to help people live their best lives. We do this by offering evidence-based psychotherapy and psycho-educational services for people to learn and practice strategies that promote resilience and persistence so they can live more embodied, joyful and purposeful lives in the face of life’s challenges. One of our specialties is working with emerging adults. Emerging adulthood is a more self-focused time of identity exploration, with the young person poised on the cusp of opportunity, attempting to actively create the future ahead while also feeling the inherent instability of the fledging process of as well. Navigating the demands of life before and after college, finding an alternative path to college, and transitioning to a new career and new relationships is challenging. It can feel overwhelming. You do not have to do this alone. We offer a variety of solutions that assist in the following ways: *Exploring identity development in a safe and confidential setting *Learning to negotiate conflicts with peers and adults *Increasing self-regulation *Exploring role transitions within the family l Becoming more independent from family *Creating more intimate friendships and relationships with peers * Consolidating identity and self-regulation *Developing greater organization and time management skills *Making healthier lifestyle choices *Learning to be assertive *Establishing oneself as a capable and valued person within society Did you know? Emerging adults are particularly at-risk for mental health issues. In a given year, over 40% of U.S. 18 to 29 year-olds meet the criteria for a psychiatric disorder, a higher rate than for any other adult age group. The most common disorders are anxiety (22.3%), substance use (22.0%), and mood disorder (22.0%). We are here to help!

I work with relationship issues and sexuality, certified as a Relationship Therapist through the Gottman Institute of Seattle. I am also certified as a Sex Therapist through AASECT, the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Several years ago I realized I am autistic and now I address issues experienced by people who are autistic/ Asperger's or those who wonder whether they may carry that diagnosis. I also see people with other forms of neurodivergence such as ADHD. Originally I am from Boston and grew up in a working class family with a commitment to political activism. I am licensed in NY and FL as well as Oregon and Washington State. Although I offer some reduced fee spots I am sorry to say they are consistently full.

As a therapist, I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges in a way that honors their unique experiences. I have experience working people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and addiction. I am dedicated to helping individuals understand themselves better, while developing skills to tackle life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has inherent strengths, and my goal is to empower you to recognize and utilize those strengths to obtain their goals.

I have experience working in college settings and understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support. When you're ready, I'm here to provide care that feels safe, respectful, and supportive. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally worn down by the demands of daily life. You might be navigating stress, life transitions, or ongoing challenges while trying to find a sense of balance and clarity. Let's talk about it, my role is to listen, guide, and help you find strategies and treatment options that work for you. A little about me: I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, transitions, and life stressors.

I offer compassion, support, and information to help you get to the root of the problems that are troubling you. I work from a holistic perspective, supporting your emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual health so that you can integrate your strengths, optimize your energy and progress toward your goals. Together we can identify any barriers and problem solve, clearing them away so your future looks brighter than ever.

Hello! I understand the importance of finding someone you will feel comfortable with to discuss difficult times and intimate issues you have endured or are enduring. I will provide a comfortable and safe environment to support you through your journey of life. You will strengthen your inner character and learn new ways of managing change, distress, depression, anxiety, fear, negativity, and traumatic experiences. You will gain self-awareness and establish an array of positive and uplifting ways of thinking. In addition, work towards breaking old habits or ways of thinking that will no longer serve you as you move towards a new and brighter future