Therapists for college students near New York, NY
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Maggie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) in New York State. She has been a practicing clinician in the Buffalo area for over 30 years and has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), brief therapy, play therapy, life cycle changes, grief and loss, anxiety, coping, and stress management.
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Welcome, I am so glad you are here. It takes courage to acknowledge and seek out solutions to overcome the current obstacles in your path. These are difficult times and there is absolutely no reason for you to bear this pain on your own. I would like to accompany you along your journey towards healing. I will help you to remember your strengths and purpose. We will work collaboratively to tackle the challenges that keep you stuck. There are brighter days ahead. Finding a therapist who is a good fit can be a daunting task. I offer a free, initial, 15 minute phone consultation to help us both determine whether this will be a mutually rewarding therapeutic experience. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Psychiatry Services of New York offers both in person and virtual mental wellness support to help get you back to feeling your best. Our licensed providers work with you to help meet your specific needs and goals. Our team is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient centered care with compassion and understanding. Our administrative team is available M-F from 8A to 5P. We have patient appointments starting at 7AM and do offer evenings and some weekend appointments as well. We have 4 offices - Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville and Pittsford offering in person and tele services!
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The therapy session is a time and space one sets aside to focus on self. To be with self. And to build one’s self. It can be challenging to reflect on patterns, thoughts and emotions, relationships, past events and/or change, but it can also be transformative and rewarding. My role as your therapist is to witness your process and to reflect back with you along the way. The therapeutic relationship is an essential piece of my practice and is built on honesty, trust, empathy, and compassion. In conjunction with traditional psychotherapeutic frameworks (CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Psychodynamic), I use Expressive Arts Therapy (Movement, Drama, Music/Sound, Art) to help foster a creative process. When applied therapeutically, a creative process can help a person heal, open up to change, and may offer new feelings, thoughts, insights, and perspectives As a Dance/Movement Therapist, I specialize in using movement as a tool to identify, explore, and shift the way one relates to self, other, and the world around. I believe engaging in an integrative, body based psychotherapy process is a direct and effective path to embodied growth and transformation.
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I believe that the foundation to effective and meaningful therapeutic work lies in the mutual building of a safe and trusting relationship in which the client feels valued, respected, and understood. Seeking therapeutic support requires a significant amount of courage. I take this seriously and feel deeply honored to be trusted to do this work and to witness the growth of those I serve. I value an inclusive and neurodiversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I have ample experience working with people from varying socioeconomic, cultural and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
I am a licensed clinician who has been providing therapy services for 4 years. I am trained in trauma informed care and trauma modalities to address PTSD and other trauma-stressor disorders. I also specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy to address anxiety and depressive symptoms. I provide a person-centered approach while focusing on specific areas of concern and processing their impact on your daily life. During the initial session, I like to focus on getting to know you as the client and what you want out of therapy. I know therapy can be very intimidating and I am here to help make the first steps as easy as possible.
My practice focuses on helping my clients identify and live according to their values. I meet my clients where they are at with empathy and acceptance, and together we explore their feelings, thoughts, strengths, and needs. I practice using a queer and trans-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, trauma-informed lens. I tailor my sessions to meet the needs of each client, and I am also a certified Therapeutic Game Master who enjoys utilizing role play and games in therapy with adolescents and adults to practice skills for decision making, frustration tolerance, and managing conflict. I wear a mask at all in-person appointments and encourage my clients to wear one, as well.
You - feeling overwhelmed, stuck, like the world is on fire and you're supposed to just "cope." You - navigating relationships, friendships, and family, questioning who you are, thinking "what's next?" Sessions with me - a space for you to talk things out, get clarity and confidence, and a better relationship with your self. You show up as you are, and we go from there, without you feeling judged or "therapized" like it's going out of style. (Although that is something I can provide if you really want! We can figure it out as we go, that's kind of the point!) My approach to therapy is relational, which means I believe the trust and connection between therapist and client is paramount to the healing process. I see you as the expert of your life and my role is support and guide you with compassion and curiosity. Together we can explore what's working, what's not, and how you can move forward. I'm especially passionate about supporting women, college students, and LGBTQ+ folks as you navigate the complexities that come with living in today's world. Therapy should be a place of growth, insight, and finding the joy among the hurt. If you're ready to explore and create meaningful change for yourself, I'd love to work with you!
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with lived experience as a BIPOC individual, I understand the unique challenges and pressures faced by college students from marginalized communities. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment. I provide a safe and affirming space for students to explore their identities, navigate academic pressures, and build resilience. Together, we can work through challenges related to mental health, identity development, and acculturation. My goal is to equip you with the tools and support needed to thrive in college and beyond. Hablo Espanol! Como Trabajadora Social Latina comprendo los desafÃos y presiones únicos que enfrentan los estudiantes universitarios de comunidades marginadas. Mi enfoque terapéutico se basa en la empatÃa, la sensibilidad cultural y el empoderamiento. Proporciono un espacio seguro y afirmativo para que los estudiantes exploren sus identidades, naveguen las presiones académicas y construyan resiliencia. Juntos, podemos trabajar en desafÃos relacionados con la salud mental, el desarrollo de identidad y la aculturación. Mi objetivo es equiparte con las herramientas y el apoyo necesarios para prosperar en la universidad y más allá.
My therapeutic approach is catered for each client. For those with anxiety disorders, I use evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help my clients learn about the intersections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Much of therapy includes learning and trying out new ways of thinking, utilizing coping skills that emphasize regulating your nervous system, and safely exposing yourself to anxiety-provoking things in order to overcome your fears. For clients who have experienced trauma and interpersonal/relational challenges, I use trauma-focused CBT and psychodynamic therapy with an attachment lens. I aim to support my clients in processing their experiences, reclaiming their narratives, and connecting to their values. I want to help my clients gain insight on root causes of distress, while also helping them explore how to engage in interpersonal relationships in healthier ways. My style is warm and collaborative. In session, I try to balance insight-oriented and skills-based approaches. I am active in teaching and helping clients develop new, healthy coping skills, in order to deal with stress better. I integrate feminist and multicultural approaches, and strive to help explore the impacts of oppression, privilege, and societal expectations, on mental health.
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Therapy for Young Adults in NY Young adulthood and being a college student is the time in our life with the most changes in comparison to our entire lifespan. It is when we are trying to establish ourselves as individuals, separate from our families, and acclimate to college life and plan our futures. We are faced with endless opportunities and the freedom may feel scary. Some college students have feelings of anxiety and depression due to the level of independence and feeling a lack of direction. As a therapist in Westchester, I help young adults struggling with: -finding meaningful friendships -finding meaningful romantic relationships -adapting to a college environment -adjustment to graduating college -lack a sense of direction -lack a sense of identity -family conflicts -poor coping mechanisms -ambivalence about career choices -difficulty making decisions -generalized anxiety disorder -social anxiety disorder -obsessive compulsive disorder -phobias -panic attacks -fear of vomiting -perfectionistic thinking patterns -depression -low self-esteem Our work together can help you feel grounded during a time of important decision making and change. Schedule a consultation with me today so we can get to know each other and see if we're a good fit for therapy.
I think about patients from a psychodynamic perspective, and I make liberal use of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. In plain English? In all therapeutic endeavors, I try to maintain a balance between exploring early contributors to current troubles on the one hand -- and, on the other, focusing on present-day patterns that maintain or exacerbate them. I work from the premise that our choices and behavior often have unconscious motivations and unarticulated assumptions. I'm interested in making those processes more conscious, so you have more awareness and control over your decisions and actions. I am sometimes quiet in session so we can observe where your thoughts and feelings lead us -- but I am not a passive listener, so I will give you plenty of feedback at intervals. Difficult moments in therapy, whether due to the subject matter of our talks or to the nature of our interaction, are usually blessings in disguise-- they are often clues that we can examine for their relevance to your current ordeals.