Therapists for college students near Pittsburgh, PA

When you make the decision to attend therapy, you are making the decision to prioritize your wellbeing in a fundamentally unique way. Therapy is something that can be challenging, but also transformative– Especially for those who have not been listened to, believed, or had the freedom to pause and practice introspection due to the demands of life. Knowing the challenges of finding a therapist who can understand your life experiences, I prioritize working with communities with whom I share personal experience. This includes, but is not limited to: LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, sex worker, SA/DV survivors, neurodivergent, chronically ill & disabled communities. My work is grounded in Relational-Cultural Therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the relationship between therapist and client as an essential part of the therapeutic process. I aim to minimize power dynamics in the room between therapist and client, and firmly believe you are the expert of your life. Rather than an authority in the room, I see my role as a collaborator in helping you achieve your therapy goals. For those who wish to know my social location: I am a Black, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, polyamorous, non-binary therapist in my 30s. I come from a middle-class background in a mixed race household, am a US citizen, and was raised Catholic but am not religious. I approach therapy as a team effort grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist, fat liberatory, sex & kink positive, and feminist ideals. My therapy practice is eclectic, borrowing from multiple modalities in order to find the best approach for each individual client, couple, or polycule. Common approaches I incorporate include: EFT (emotion focused therapy), IFS (internal family systems), Sex Therapy, and Attachment Theory. I work with clients on a variety of topics, but special interests include: Unpacking attachment wounds using IFS; Transition stages in Poly/ENM; Freedom from shame regarding sex & kink; Impacts of disability; Relationships to health, disordered eating, and/or fatness from a fat liberatory and body neutrality lens. If you are curious about working together, please email lowell@expressyourselftherapynyc.com to set up a free consultation.

You are the expert on you, and you already possess all the tools necessary to heal and achieve your goals! Life experiences however can cause those tools or skills to become buried. In a safe and supportive therapeutic environment my role is to help uncover your “toolbox”, remove the broken or ineffective tools, sharpen the dull ones, and add a few new shiny ones. To embark on this counseling journey several critical therapeutic ingredients are needed: safety, empathy, and trust (SET). You'll lead and I'll closely follow, serving as a skillfully trained second pair of eyes and ears.

It is my goal as a therapist to help each person become their best self. I help individuals facing personal challenges and work to form a pathway to uncover solutions. I bring a solid understanding of everyday challenges to our sessions. We will work together in order for you to gain growth and inner strength. I strongly believe in the relationship between the therapist and client, and treat each situation with the utmost care. Mutual trust is imperative to successful therapy.

https://lancastercountycounselingservices.com Lancaster County Counseling Services, LLC is dedicated to providing whole-person care. The pillars of whole-person care include: Collaboration with other members of your care team Targeting the needs of the community Sharing professional resources to benefit our clients We offer financial flexibility while we serve our clients. Approach and Focus I specialize in helping individuals and couples deal with the difficulties and challenges life presents us. I work from an evidenced-based, strength-based approach, identifying and using the client’s strengths to manage anxiety and stress while building health and resilience. My areas of focus include coping with infertility, perinatal mental health, recurrent pregnancy loss, grief, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. I work collaboratively with my clients toward their individual or relationship goals. I look forward to working together towards optimum psychological health I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy or CBT to help reduce anxiety, manage symptoms of depression, establish coping skills to deal with trauma while working towards improving your overall health and strengthening relationships. Other modalities used are Solution-Focused Therapy ( SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT). There is no one-size-fits-all to therapy. My style is warm and informal. I feel privileged to listen to your life stories and be a part of your journey. Some of the topics I enjoy speaking about include infertility, maternal mental health, integrating brain health into the primary care setting, grief, loss, chronic illness, caregiver stress, creating a positive work culture, advance care planning, and resilience. I specialize in: Brain health and wellness Maternal Mental Health Infertility Perinatal Mental Health Phase of life issues Issues of Aging Workplace Fatigue Mindfulness Caregiver Stress Advanced Care Planning Collaborating with your healthcare team Chronic Illness Grief and loss Perinatal loss Depression Trauma Anxiety COVID-19 precautions in place.

Jeffrey is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology who is passionate about supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. He works with children, adolescents, and adults, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, stress, autism, and relationship difficulties. Jeffrey also provides couples and family counseling, as well as play therapy for younger clients. He takes an individualized, compassionate approach, drawing from CBT, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapies, and integrates Bowenian, Structural, and Strategic family therapy techniques. Jeffrey is DIRFloortime–trained and creates a warm, collaborative space for meaningful growth. In his free time, Jeffrey likes to play tennis and pickleball, run, play guitar and violin, read, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends.

"Why now?" is a question I often ask at the beginning of therapy. Some people come in the aftermath of a personal or relationship crisis, some seek relief for old pain, others simply feel certain that its time for a change. My work is well-suited for people experiencing anger, grief, compassion fatigue, trauma reactivity, anxiety, depression, patterns of conflict and concerns of purpose and identity. I'm not overwhelmed by strong feelings or complex struggles. Whatever reason you may have to begin therapy, we'll work together to find the heart of the matter and what might help. My process is insight-oriented and collaborative but I'll tell you what I think. Clients have appreciated my warmth, directness and cultural competency. Some have stayed with me for years or returned after long breaks. I've had success connecting with adolescents and people who feel ambivalent about therapy. I'm deeply curious about how each of my clients experiences the world and I'll be glad to meet you. Reach out, and we can see if we might work well together.

Our clinicians are trained in a variety of modalities. This allows us to tailor our approach to the needs of our clients. We all believe that the therapeutic relationship is paramount to the therapy experience and strive to provide a supportive environment to explore past experiences and address issues in the present.

What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process. Let's tackle the "what will people say." My goal is to help you become the best version of you through managing your emotions and living a values driven life. I am a South Asian Licensed Professional Counselor, Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional who practices a holistic, strengths-based, and integrative approach. I utilize different treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic/Mindfulness approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) while individualizing interventions based on identity and cultural backgrounds. Contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Hi, and welcome to my practice. Creating a safe, supportive and comfortable space for every client is at the heart of my work. I believe that therapy is most effective when you feel heard, respected, and accepted for who you are. Together, we will focus on your unique needs, goals, and experiences, working at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to help you build the tools and insight needed to create a healthier, more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Life can be overwhelming at times, in seasons and in stages. The pressure to have a plan and to have it all together is debilitating. I help those struggling with anxiety, self esteem, depression, emotional regulation issues, life transitions and grief. I am dedicated through improving the lives of my clients through the collaborative therapeutic process. Clients will be met with a warm and down to earth therapeutic approach. Clients are able to be themselves in counseling as I hold space for my clients to express themselves in a safe space.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice where I see adults and adolescents. I am here to support and encourage you to reach life goals that will enhance your overall feelings of peace, joy and belonging. I provide a safe and nurturing environment that enhances the therapeutic process and encourages my clients to identify their strengths and embrace positive change. My therapy model is based on Aaron T. Beck's development of cognitive behavioral therapy. This approach identifies the distortions in our way of thinking that drives our emotions and behaviors. By identifying distortions and redefining them we can than choose an emotion and behavior and feeling that fits our new way of thinking. My goal is to provide a therapy model that incorporates mind, body and soul wellness. I am presently accepting new patients and I am credentialed through most of the major insurance plans. Please reach out by email when possible.

My primary focus is providing honest communication with patients and quality resources for all those involved.

In my work with college students, I've witnessed tremendous growth in students who struggled with performance anxiety, body image issues, addiction, depression, setting boundaries, time management, and navigating life after college. As your therapist, I am here to support and encourage you on this journey. Person-centered therapy offers you a safe place to develop self-awareness and confidence, engage in problem-solving, and identify interventions that can improve your academic success and overall wellbeing. When you check my rates page, you will also see that I offer sliding scale fees depending on your financial situation. Visit my website to learn more!

Hi! I help clients cultivate awareness, insight, and self-compassion so that they can know themselves in a deeper way and live more authentically. I'm level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), which means I can help you get to know and heal the parts of you who feel stressed, anxious, burnt out, or depressed. We do this in a gentle, trauma-informed way. My practice is also informed by studies in psychodynamic theory, self-compassion, mindfulness, creative arts, and Buddhist psychology. No matter what approach you feel most comfortable exploring, I believe that safety, consent, and the therapeutic relationship are the foundation for healing.

I believe the relationship between client and therapist is what is most important in the therapeutic process. Feeling safe and comfortable is what will allow you to challenge yourself to be vulnerable. Building trust together is what makes the works we will do transformative. My 19 years of work experience thus far has prepared me in various ways to be a support to others. Most recently, I have worked directly with the college student population at a local university. My efforts with college-age students have reminded me just how difficult the transition between high school and the world, between youth and adulthood, can be. Navigating those decisions, molding a new identity, and learning about responsibility: these challenges require empathy and encouragement. My focus is a time limited therapy—understanding the root of the issues occurring and offering tools and support to ultimately make myself obsolete. I work out of an emotion focused lens, offering EMDR to manage and treat those destructive, rooted themes that arise in one’s life. I believe in the work I do. I believe change is possible because I have seen it, and I have lived it. There is nothing more exciting for me than to witness another’s curative process. Congratulations on taking this step towards joy and serenity, towards a more conscious, self-assured way of living.

I'm a trauma therapist offering online therapy to college students throughout Pennsylvania. My specialty is IFS-informed EMDR: EMDR helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their grip on the present, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) brings compassion to the parts of you that learned to protect you in hard times. Together, they let us work through trauma at a pace that feels safe — without having to retell your story over and over. Many of the students I work with are carrying more than a heavy course load: childhood wounds, anxiety that won't switch off, depression, ADHD, or the pressure of holding it all together far from home. Therapy with me is a place where all of that can be looked at without judgment. I believe we can let go of our past and accept ourselves as we are — and that self-acceptance is the first step toward change. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, certified in EMDR (EMDRIA) and trained in IFS (IFS Institute) and DBT, with a master's in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and eight years of practice. Sessions are $185 with sliding-scale spots available, and I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. I offer a free 20-minute consultation — reach out and let's see if we're a good fit.

Are you struggling to balance your needs within your relationships or at work/school? Do you have racing thoughts, feel overwhelmed, struggle to focus, or have difficulty sleeping? Do you lack motivation or have lost interest in things you used to enjoy, feel irritable, or isolate yourself? Do you want to develop more coping skills, learn to set boundaries, and be the best version of you? How differently do you think your life would be if you were able to do this? My name is Katie Crow (she/her), LISW-S, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical mental health therapist that works with residents in CO, OH, PA and TX. I specialize in working with adults who struggle to focus on the most important person in their life: YOU! My goal is to help you learn how to balance the different aspects of your life. Every person can heal and my role is to provide you with support, feedback, education, and therapy interventions so that you can. My counseling approach is collaborative and together we will: gain a better understanding and decrease anxiety & depression, focus on your needs, improve your relationships, confidently handle school stressors. Reaching out for counseling is courageous and the first step in the healing process. I look forward to being a part of your path to healing!

Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are experiencing family conflict or perhaps you are dealing with grief or loss. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- an approach that offers concrete tools you can use to cultivate greater happiness, reduce anxiety, resolve conflict and navigate challenges in more effective ways. I have broad experience working with university students creating a safe and supportive environment where we focus not only on evidence-based methods, but also on identifying and harnessing your strengths to manifest positive change

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, perhaps overwhelmed or having trouble managing life stressors? Has something happened to you past or present that was unexpected, scary, upsetting and often a source of distress and now you feel ready to work through it? Are you struggling with navigating changes or life transitions and could use somebody to talk to? No matter what is going on, it is generally helpful to talk with an unbiased person who can help you make sense of what’s going on and learn how to manage stress so that you can function more effectively and of course feel better! I have nearly 20 years experience working as a therapist, with the past eleven years working specifically in college counseling centers at both the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maine. If you need support, please feel free to contact me and we can schedule a brief phone consultation to discuss what you are hoping to work on and also give you a chance to ask any questions you may have, together we can determine if we are a good fit.

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.