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Therapists for college students near Philadelphia, PA

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Anna F. Greenwald, MSS, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

While I feel that anyone could use the extra help and insight therapy provides, my specialities include issues related to college, job/career, and women’s issues. You deserve the opportunity to be heard and held as you face challenges. Through compassion and humor, I will work with you to cultivate the unique and special relationship between therapist and client that will help guide you. I offer an eclectic approach, borrowing from mindfulness, relational, CBT, attachment-focused, and other modalities. My approach is based on the individual needs of the client, rather than a one-size-fits-all. I come from a place of cultural humility, respecting gender, sexuality, social and racial justice. I understand how each individual is more than the sum of their parts; rather than pathologizing, I support each client as they identify and then build upon their strengths.

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Shelly Zhou
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Hope, healing, and joy. For me, these are the three core values I hold closely when approaching my work in therapy. Life can be full of unpredictable challenges and facing them alone can feel extremely heavy and burdensome. My hope is that through therapy, clients can feel comfortable enough to share their hardships, and in doing so, lighten the heaviness of their burdens. Through a warm, person-centered approach, I hope to create a space where individuals feel heard and supported. I believe no one deserves to struggle alone, and I commit to being a supportive presence to help individuals work towards a path of healing and joy. As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to help individuals feel empowered to live a fulfilling life in alignment with their goals and values. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and adjustment difficulties. I also love helping people work through identity exploration and self-discovery. If these challenges resonate with you, I would be honored to work together on a path forward that feels supportive and impactful for you!

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The Open Studio Cooperative
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🍉 ✨ LGBTQIA+ Affirming ✨ Anti-Capitalist ✨ Non- Pathologizing 📍Virtual Sessions As a worker-owned therapy cooperative, we are committed to providing quality trauma-sensitive mental health services, rooted in equity, care, and community. We prioritize the well-being of our clients and members while operating as a democratic, inclusive organization, where all voices are valued and decisions are made collectively. Our mission is to practice person-centered care, reduce harm, and support personal and collective transformation. We seek to do this through sustainable, non-pathologizing, and community-based approaches.

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Lauren Whitehouse
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

You feel like you could be doing better and that you have some areas in your life that you could improve in. You want to learn effective strategies and skills, break the cycles you are in, make deep insights, and improve your life and the relationship you have with yourself and others. We will explore your sense of self, relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We will uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are and what you value. We will talk about the therapy process and make sure I set the stage so that you can understand how I can best support you. My unique combination of three master’s degrees supports my skillset of critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, and emotional intelligence. My style can be best described as being supportive, directive, playful, and challenging. I value your time, energy, and money and so I cater our sessions to be most productive, efficient, and supportive for you. I'll help you expand your level of self-awareness, enrich your relationships, and increase your personal growth. Your investment in therapy is an investment in your potential. I'll support you & create a safe space for you to be vulnerable. I appreciate you and promise to respond to your message. Thank you for reading about me, I look forward to meeting you!

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sam campbell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

I use client-first approach in my work. Whether you’re a young person feeling overwhelmed, a couple looking to reconnect, or an individual working toward body acceptance, I see you. In therapy, I blend kindness, humor, and warmth to create a space where you can feel heard. Together, we’ll build tools to manage anxiety, depression, and change— finding light even in some of our toughest moments.

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Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Philadelphia Couples Therapy is the city's premier couples therapy practice for couples navigating life together and for individuals hoping to improve their relationships. We use a treatment team approach offering individual, couples, or group therapy to provide the best possible support for each couple. We specialize in every developmental season of romantic relationships, such as dating, premarital therapy, infidelity, chronic illness, heartbreak, mediation and alcohol abuse. Our clinicians are couples specialists with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and systems theory training. We also have backgrounds in Gottman, relational and CBT techniques. We pride ourselves on walking with our clients toward the health, stability, and joy they yearn for.

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Rachel Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

People often want to improve some aspect of their emotional and mental health. In our work together, we will explore the areas of your life that are challenging or distressing, access and process difficult emotions, and make meaning of patterns in your unique narrative. I have specialized experience in working with transgender and queer individuals and provide affirming, nonjudgmental therapy for all folks from age 4 to 54. I believe in creating a safe and empathic space for a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Each session provides an opportunity for strength, self-awareness, and self-compassion, and I strive to provide a supportive and holding environment for such growth to be possible. While my practice is specialized to provide non-pathologizing and affirming therapy for queer and trans individuals, I welcome clients of all gender identities and orientations. I look forward to sharing in your journey and self exploration.

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Center for Anxiety OCD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Transform Your Mental Health with Expert Therapy at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Are you a student grappling with anxiety, OCD, or related challenges? Discover a path to well-being with the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, based in Philadelphia. Why Choose Us? 🔹 Diverse Expertise: Our team, led by Dr. Daniel Chazin and including other highly skilled CBT and anxiety disorder specialists, is dedicated to treating a wide range of conditions including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and mood fluctuations. 🔹 Tailored Therapy for You: We recognize that every student's journey is unique. Our approach is structured, supportive, and personalized to your individual needs and challenges. 🔹 Flexible Session Formats: Whether you're in Philadelphia or studying remotely across the United States, we offer both teletherapy and a hybrid of teletherapy and in-person sessions. 🔹 Evidence-Based Methods: With a foundation in cognitive-behavioral therapy, our clinicians utilize the latest and most effective treatment strategies, ensuring you receive the best care. 🔹 Collaborative Care: We believe in working together. Our team collaborates with you, your family, and other care providers to create a supportive network. Success Stories: Our clients have experienced substantial improvements in symptom management, emotional regulation, and overall life satisfaction. Whether it's reducing fears and compulsions, enhancing relationships, or boosting productivity, our clients see real, transformative results. Contact us today to start your journey towards a healthier, happier you! Visit our website for more information.

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Marielle Duke, LPC, RDT
Counselor
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

If you are here, you may be neurodivergent or disabled. You may be juggling multiple identities that don't feel accepted in today's world. You may be learning how to feel safe-enough in a world that doesn't feel built for you. In 2026, that may feel like an uphill battle. There are so few moments in our lives when we get to show up as our whole selves without fear of judgment. If you are considering therapy, I believe a part of you knows you deserve a space like that- a space where you dig deep, be messy, laugh, cry, and grow. I want to help create that space for you and with you. Some days, you don't want to just sit and talk about your trauma. I get that. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist, I get to expand beyond traditional talk therapy with my clients. In sessions, I utilize a variety of creative arts and trauma-centered interventions to help clients build back their relationship to their core self, address current concerns, and develop new paths towards healing. As a disability justice-based and neurodivergent therapist, I have extensive experience working with clients with chronic illnesses and PTSD. Through therapy, we can explore how to honor and celebrate individual identities while developing coping tools to navigate social, societal, and environmental barriers that may appear. I work in sessions to create a space that feels attuned to you and your healing. I never want virtual therapy to feel like you are talking to a robot behind a screen, and I strive to show up as an authentic, honest, and compassionate human in all my sessions. We may find ourselves laughing together one moment and having a deep, emotional exploration the next. I work to build genuine connections and communication with each client where they can be unmasked. Healing Unscripted is a small practice on purpose and with purpose. While I can't make the world shift overnight, I can work hard to make your therapy sessions feel like a space you can be your true self without fear of judgement.

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Gina Rothermel - Relational Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

I started my career as a social worker in Philadelphia working with adults living with HIV/AIDS. After finishing graduate school at Temple University and receiving my Master of Social Work degree, I began working with children in the foster care system. Much of my professional career has been working with non-traditional families formed through foster care and adoption. Many of my current clients are teens or adults who were adopted, individuals or couples who have chosen to adopt, or first parents (biological parents) who chose adoption for a child. I’ve always been drawn to, and count myself among, people who share the feeling of not quite fitting in. Through therapy I strive to help people find and celebrate what makes them unique and to find strength in their difference. My identity as a white, heterosexual, cisgender woman who is married and a stepparent plays a role in our work together. I’m also an animal loving vegan who grew up on a farm, loves to travel, and is trying to develop a green thumb. I share these things about myself so we can potentially explore how our social positions, life choices and interests impact our therapeutic relationship.

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Amanda Gigante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Specializing in complex trauma, personality disorders (BPD), codependency, anxiety, and relationship patterns. I integrate somatic work, parts work (IFS), and depth psychology to help young adults navigate identity development, difficult family dynamics, and the challenges of emerging adulthood. Virtual sessions available. Experienced working with college-aged clients for 5+ years, including internship at University of the Arts counseling center.

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Allison Middleton Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are or where you belong? You’re not alone. I specialize in working with queer and trans students, those exploring identity and relationships, survivors of trauma, and recovering perfectionists. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, affirming space where you can process your experiences, build self-trust, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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Liz Nolan, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Hi! I'm Liz (they/them) and my practice is based in Philadelphia. I'm AuDHD, queer, and am passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I offer sliding scale ADHD & Autism Diagnostic Assessments for individuals aged 18+, and I work therapeutically with individuals and families in PA and NJ who are looking for support around LGBTQIA+ issues, eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, trauma, perfectionism, and ADHD.

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Nicole (Cole) Scalice
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Hi my name is Cole Scalice, I provide nurturing support for a variety of concerns for young adults and the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy working with people on improving personal relationships, navigating difficult transitions, regulating emotions, and trauma work. Do you feel misunderstood, or alone in your healing journey? I'm here to listen to your story, and explore where you're feeling discouraged. I am in VCAP program, able to offer free therapy for survivors of sexual assault that happened in PA.

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Matthew Weiner
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

I have a decade-plus history of helping individuals experiencing issues ranging from general anxiety to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. These patients can vary from people who have experienced acute traumatic events, suffered from health-related problems, dealt with adverse childhoods, or are struggling with the problems of everyday life. My training allows me to tailor my approach to the individual whether I am working with a young person navigating life transitions or an adult who has experienced a traumatic event. I am as comfortable reviewing CBT coping skills as I am guiding individuals on ways to regain trust and meaning.

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Nomi Teutsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Are you looking to break a cycle that has been playing out in your life on repeat? ​Are you interested in changing your patterns of behavior in relationships with others, and finding a way to do something new? I am here to listen, to be on your team, and to support you as you cultivate the insights that will help you to access your wisest self. I believe that change is made possible by developing true self-compassion and self-acceptance. Though healing work can be hard and messy, I know that it can also be creative, enlivening, and a source of real hope. I bring ten years of experience as a therapist, deep curiosity about YOU and your story, fifteen years of mindfulness and meditation practice, and comfort supporting people through a multitude of life's challenges with warmth and humor. My work is deeply trauma-informed and is influenced by my training in EDMR, IFS, attachment theory, and somatic awareness. Therapy is an opportunity to have a dedicated space that is focused solely on you, and is guided by your goals and needs. We will work together to ensure that this weekly time that you are carving out is fruitful for you. I invite you to learn more about me at my website and to schedule a free call with me at www.calendly.com/nomiteutsch. Let's talk!

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Christopher Watkins
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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Gyrid Lyon
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. I provide therapy to adults of all ages struggling with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, coping with medical illness, trauma, unsatisfying relationships, low self-esteem, general stress, and other difficulties. College students can be particularly susceptible to these kinds of distress. When you're trying to manage intense coursework and maintain a satisfying social life while also considering what kind of a life you might want to live and the kind of person you want to be, it is not unusual to struggle with feelings of stress, fear, anxiety, and depression. Searching for a therapist can also seem intimidating, particularly during a stressful phase of life; however, it is my goal to ease the process and be of help. Your mental health is important and deserves attention, especially if you are not feeling well. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feel I might be of help. It would be my pleasure to work with you.

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Laura Binkley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

Hello! I am a double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Fine Tune Psychiatry. I treat individuals 18 years and older and am trained in all areas of adolescent and adult psychiatry including mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and adult ADHD. My years as a nurse practitioner at the University of Pennsylvania’s Student Health and Wellness Center shaped my deep appreciation for the unique pressures that students face. My clinical approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with whole-person wellness, holistic coping strategies and sustainable mental health habits. I also bring years of experience from emergency and urgent care settings, which have helped to create my calm, approachable, and thorough clinical style.

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Simona Kaplan, PhD
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new clients

I am a clinical psychologist practicing in-person in Philadelphia PA and via Telehealth in Boston, MA. I work with adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, coping with medical illness, immigration stressors, self-esteem issues, and questions of identity. I believe I work particularly well with people who want to feel closer to themselves and others. In my practice, I focus on building a strong relationship based on trust, acceptance, and authenticity. I create a collaborative, warm, and non-judgmental space. As you put words to your thoughts and feelings and examine current and past experiences, we’ll gain insight into your unique ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Recognizing emotions and patterns that have roots in the past can free you up to live a more full and meaningful life in the present. My therapeutic approach is primarily psychodynamic, and I also integrate other techniques that can help with more immediate symptom relief, such as acceptance-and-commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Whether you want to address specific symptoms, cope with difficult realities in your life, or deepen your self-understanding, seeking therapy is an important decision. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting, and it's important to find someone who feels like a good match. If you're thinking about starting therapy, please feel free to reach out to me for an initial consultation. I would be happy to have a conversation with you about what you’re looking for and how I can help.

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