Therapists for college students near Pittsburgh, PA

Providing a safe and validating space for others is a value of mine. This has lead me to pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and thus far 8 years of experience. Throughout my training and career, I've always gravitated towards the college/graduate school population. I've especially appreciated working with students on relationships, identity, and self-love. Being a South-Asian, I've also enjoyed exploring cultural/ethnic/racial identity with clients. In a therapy session my approach is inviting, warm, curious, and a grounding presence. I strongly believe clients are experts on themselves; hence my approach to therapy is empowering and encouraging clients to lean into experiences to meet their goals. I like to use the metaphor that my clients are in the driver's seat and I'm there to support them as they explore where they want to go. Along with a multicultural lens, some therapeutic orientations I often pull from are CBT, ACT, and IFS. Gift-giving is important in many cultures and hence the gift I want to give clients is hope, validation, and safety. I also strive to plant the seeds of empowerment and self-love in clients and continue to nurture that together throughout our sessions. I encourage clients to try out various exercises/skills in between sessions to continue to meet their goals. Overall I hope a client leaves our sessions feeling supported, heard, and respected.

Let's Talk Therapy! This is an opportunity for you to improve your life to be the best version of yourself. I am assertive in my approach and my clients express that they appreciate how interactive I am in session, especially with providing tangible action items to implement in their lives. It is is my job to help you work through and navigate life transitions, mental health concerns, relationship issues etc. by utilizing my training, experience and expertise. I have worked in a variety of diverse settings including community mental health, domestic violence agencies, private practice, and colleges. I have had extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma informed therapeutic approaches. I utilize proven practices that work to address mental health issues such as: adjustment concerns, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, impulse control, emotion dysregulation and relationship issues.

School can be some of the most rewarding years of your life but they can also be overwhelming. Between classes, internships, work, relationships, family expectations, finances, and figuring out who you are and where you're headed, sometimes it's good to have some extra support. Therapy gives you a place to talk openly about what's going on, without judgment. Whether you're feeling anxious, stressed, burned out, stuck, lonely, or simply trying to make sense of a major life transition, you don't have to navigate it alone. I work with college and graduate students on concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, identity exploration, gender identity, academic stress, life transitions, binge eating, and body image. Many of my clients are also learning how to manage life on their own for the first time and are discovering that no one ever really taught them how to handle the emotional side of money. As a Certified Financial Social Worker, I can help you develop a healthier relationship with money, spending, debt, budgeting, and financial decision-making. Together, we can explore both the practical and emotional aspects of financial wellness so you feel more confident and in control. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I'll meet you where you are, help you build on your strengths, and offer practical tools along the way. If you're curious about working together, I'd be happy to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

You're heading into college, and you couldn’t be more excited about it. However, you start to notice that you have some stomach aches, feel nervous all the time, and don't like to go out as much as you used to. You don't seem like your usual self. You feel stressed, hopeless, and don’t know where to turn for help. Together, we’ll work to conquer the stress that you are experiencing. We’ll discover what the source of the stresses are, develop the skills necessary to cope with them and build confidence to take on life’s new responsibilities. I’ll be there to support you every step of the way, providing feedback and tools for success. You’ll soon be wondering why these things bothered you in the first place. I’ve helped individuals and families struggling with life transitions my entire career. I believe many life challenges have the potential of being overcome, and I have helped many students do so! Using my years of experience, I’ll assist you in regaining confidence to take life head on. Ready to begin this journey? Get in contact using the email below.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Behavioral Specialist in PA. After graduating in 2004 from Rosemont College, I began my work in Counseling and Behavioral Therapy. I worked for the top companies servicing clients before I decided to go out on my own. I have my private practice, Canopy Counseling Unlimited in Media, PA. I have extensive work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, blended families, and divorced parents. My counseling strength is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you feel, think, and act. The therapy aims to find practical ways to help you deal with problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. With over 19 years of experience, I have worked with individuals diagnosed with Anxiety(Certified,) Autism (Certified) (both child and adult- with a license in this area), ADHD-(certified,) Bipolar, Depression, Stress Management, Trauma(Certified,) and too many others to list. My license in counseling helps focus on feelings and beliefs while my license in behavioral therapy helps focus on behaviors and environments that impede growth. I use both in my approach. My background in mental health has given me experience in knowing that each person's needs are special and unique and that there are no "cookie-cutter" answers to solve problems. (If that was the case there would be one book and I'd be out of a job.) I believe that therapy should be just as important as seeing your doctor or dentist regularly. With the stress of today, everyone is experiencing some parts of their life that are not what they want them to be. We will find strategies that will help you, I will teach you coping skills that will fit you, and help you process the areas in your life you want to change. You will apply these strategies and be able to see a positive change in your life. I want you to be comfortable coming to see me and feel supported. I come up with lots of ideas to help you on your journey. We will work together to understand the "whys" and build better strategies to improve the areas in your life you want to change. We will look at ways to improve communication with others and develop good self-esteem. I believe that everyone can succeed when they feel supported and not judged. I will meet you where you are and work with you on finding balance. My approach is to help individuals and families bring back and restore the balance that was once there and watch the growth that takes place! The language that I speak is English. Outside of behavioral health care and in my free time, I enjoy building things, remodeling, mission work, snow skiing, travel, spending time at the beach, and of course, time with my family.

Eudaimonia is a professional mental health practice. We are helping individuals improve their overall well-being through introspection, education, skills-building, therapy, and medication. We recognize that wellness looks different for each individual, so we tailor our approach to suit each client's specific needs. Our wellness practice strives to be a space where patients are comfortable providing some of their most intimate thoughts to their clinicians and reassured by the fact that they are receiving quality care. We hope that through teamwork—a combination of our clinicians’ extensive knowledge in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the medical factors contributing to how one feels and our patients’ doing the hard work of investing in themselves—positive outcomes will be assured. Our treatment philosophy involves evidence-based mental wellness services that start with therapy and incorporate comprehensive medication management if indicated. While based in the greater DC Metropolitan Area, clinicians hold licenses in AL, AZ, DC, FL, IL, MD, MT, ND, NE, PA, VA, and WI and are available to see patients throughout those states via telepsychiatry. For those with UnitedHealthcare StudentResources insurance (Georgetown University, University of Maryland, & University of Florida), your co-pay is only $10 per session.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 17 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma, addiction and abuse. My counseling style is motivational and encouraging. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Motivating people to help them help themselves has provided past clients with long term success. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our communication and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Vanessa has over 13 years of clinical experience providing therapy to teens, young adults, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and ADHD and has significant experience supporting individuals in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Vanessa brings an affirming, non-judgmental, and strengths-based approach to her work with clients, leaving clients feeling respected, supported, and heard. She is also able to provide letters of support for individuals seeking gender affirming surgeries.

I provide highly specialized, action-oriented, individualized psychological treatment based on your goals and challenges. I maintain a small caseload so I can provide the highest quality evidence-based treatment within the framework of a client-centered and recovery-oriented approach. I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and serious mental health challenges. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center within the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I worked with and received supervision from Dr. Aaron Beck one of the creators of CBT and CT-R. I am also faculty at The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Hello, I’m Desiree, a licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist dedicated to helping individuals harness the transformative power of art to foster personal growth and healing. Through my practice, Whole heART THERAPY, I offer a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight, and achieve meaningful change. My approach to utilizing the art in session to talk and explore challenging experiences and emotions. It can be hard to make sense of complicated emotions and find the words to express them, this is where Art can help this process! Art can offer a way to explore a wide range of emotional and mental challenges. By integrating various art modalities, such as painting, drawing, sculpting, and collage, I encourage clients to express themselves in a non-verbal and symbolic way, unlocking their inner voice and facilitating self-discovery.

Veterinary Social Work, Nature-Informed Therapy & Walk-and-Talk Sessions. 🌳🐕🦆🦌 Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, deeply caring, compassionate individuals who have spent so much energy taking care of others, meeting high expectations, and holding everything together that they've lost touch with themselves. They are the caregivers, changemakers, student leaders, and community builders. Too often, natural helpers arrive feeling burned out, anxious, overwhelmed and physically exhausted. They look at their lives and realize they no longer recognize themselves. I believe people have an incredible capacity to heal, adapt, and grow. Therapy is a collaborative process where we slow down, make sense of what's been weighing on you, and reconnect with what matters most. You set the pace. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection - with ourselves, with other people, with animals, and with the natural world around us. This perspective is informed by One Health, which recognizes that human, animal, and environmental well-being are deeply interconnected. I offer therapy in-office, online, and through Nature-Informed Therapy and Walk-and-Talk sessions when clinically appropriate at various locations in the Delaware River Valley's Mercer-Bucks Region. Nature-informed therapy is always an invitation, never an expectation. For some people, movement and time in nature creates space to reflect, regulate, and reconnect. Others prefer the comfort of an office or telehealth. Together, we'll find the approach that feels right for you. As an NYU-trained Veterinary Social Worker, I also provide specialized support for veterinary students, compassion fatigue, animal companion loss and grief, Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluations and letters when clinically appropriate, and anyone whose relationship with an animal has profoundly shaped their life. These relationships deserve to be recognized and honored. Whether you're navigating burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, grief, identity questions, relationship challenges, or simply the feeling that you've lost yourself while caring for those around you, therapy offers a place to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to create. *I offer psychotherapy through both insurance-based and private-pay practice settings. Traditional office-based and telehealth services may be available through insurance. Specialized outdoor services, including Nature-Informed Therapy and Walk-and-Talk sessions, are offered through my private practice. Clients are encouraged to inquire about fees and verify any potential reimbursement with their insurance provider.* If you are enrolled in the Princeton University Student Health Plan (SHP), please use the following link to schedule your consultation. https://positivemindcounseling.clientsecure.me

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!

Embark’s Virtual IOP will guide you through a DBT and Trauma Focused CBT curriculum where you can gain skills like emotional regulation and mindfulness to help you navigate the stress of college. Our therapists and specialists help young adults struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We are serving young adults (18-26) in nine states: California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland (including Washington, D.C.). Our program includes group therapy, individual sessions, and as needed, family counseling, while also providing psychiatry and medication management support. Our team of highly experienced clinicians lead a virtually-curated intensive outpatient program that focuses on individualized treatment goals and objectives with therapeutic alliance and outcomes-focused approach taking the forefront. Our young adult programming is engaging, focusing on TF-CBT and DBT modalities, and we offer an OCD-specific track that brings exposure therapy to life. Reach out to learn more!

Feeling overwhelmed in a world filled with uncertainties? You're not alone. The increasing anxiety and deepening depression can take a toll on our lives, straining relationships both personally and professionally. But here's the good news: there is hope! Imagine the empowering feeling of facing life's challenges with a newfound ability to pause, reflect, and respond in a positive way. Change is not only possible, but it is also within your reach. You deserve the support and guidance to cultivate resilience on your journey. We are here and ready to help you. At Puglisi Counseling, we bring a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of mental health disorders and emotional challenges. From trauma and anxiety to depression, LGBTQ issues, and everyday stressors, we provide comprehensive support. Our therapeutic interventions, including EMDR, REBT, and DBT, are tailored to help you foster positive change. At Puglisi Counseling, we offer a compassionate and strength-based approach to individual therapy, utilizing various interventions for lasting change. We also provide virtual and in-person sessions, along with virtual psych med management services, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to your needs.

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At Telebehavioral Health US, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care, no matter where they are. Our licensed clinicians provide therapy and counseling through secure online sessions, making it easier for individuals and families to get the support they need without the barriers of travel or scheduling. We specialize in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. By combining evidence-based practices with a warm, client-centered approach, we create a safe space where healing and growth can take place.

Hello, and welcome. We're a small relational trauma-responsive strengths-based psychotherapy practice that serves clients across incomes, race, gender, age, ability, interests, etc. We're also a diverse group of therapists with our own specialties, modalities, and service populations -- one of our therapists worked in higher education for over 10 years. But each one of us can see any type of client. Check out our profiles for more information and please don't hesitate to reach out.

At Generations Life Care we are clinical social workers who support clients as they find their own paths and grow into more authentic lives. Edythe Shapiro, LCSW, has been a social worker for 30+ years. She enjoys working with people as they undergo life transitions and embark on new goals. Her specialties include depression and substance abuse treatment. Erin King, LCSW, specializes in treatment that uses evidence-based practices. She works with traumatized individuals to process what happened and move beyond it to live more integrated, less painful lives. She also specializes with the LGBTQ+ population, though she also works with cisgender and straight individuals. Kate Trabalka, MSW, LSW, specializes in helping people with life transitions, grief, and loss. Using a holistic, strengths-based approach, she works collaboratively to focus on clients’ individual needs. Please feel free to contact us at eking@generationslifecare.com or 610-558-9600 x4.

Adam Rifkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is nationally certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). He has received advanced training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R), 6 years of which were under the direct supervision of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who is regarded as the father of Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Adam’s believes in providing a safe, accepting, and empathic space for anyone looking to make helpful changes in their life. He believes in providing the highest quality of care by only utilizing evidence-based forms of therapy that have been proven effective in treating specific challenges. Treatment typically focuses on collaborating with clients to reduce the challenges that they are currently experiencing while concurrently increasing their sense of self by building on strengths, capabilities, and resilience while taking steps toward living one’s desired life. When Adam is not seeing clients, he serves as an adjunct faculty member in Beck Institute’s Center for Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy, where he leads workshops and provides consultations for clinicians who are seeking to provide more effective and recovery focused care to individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental health conditions. Adam is available to provide Telehealth services to individuals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Maybe you can't focus in class. Maybe you're more irritable than usual, sleeping badly, or pulling away from people. Maybe something ended, like a relationship, a sport, a friendship, or the person you were in high school, and nobody around you would call it a loss. College asks you to figure out who you are while performing at a high level, often far from the people who knew you best. When that gets heavy, it usually shows up as anxiety, low motivation, or anger before it looks like anything else. I'm a licensed professional counselor and a Penn State faculty member. I specialize in grief and in the losses people don't get permission to grieve: changes in identity, belonging, and the sense that you matter to the people and places around you. I work with students of any gender, and I have particular experience with men who were taught to handle things on their own. We'll start with what's actually happening for you now. Then we'll build practical skills and a clearer sense of where you're headed. My approach: I combine Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) with the basics that shape mental health: sleep, movement, and connection. I track progress with brief standardized check-ins, so you can see whether things are changing. I'm also certified in Nature Informed Therapy. Some sessions can happen outdoors as walk-and-talk sessions in the State College area. Many students find it easier to talk while walking side by side than while sitting across from someone in an office. Questions students often ask: Do you take insurance? I'm a private-pay, out-of-network provider. This means I do NOT accept insurance at this time. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, I can give you a superbill to submit for possible reimbursement. Paying directly also means no insurance claim is filed unless you choose to submit one. Reach out and we can talk through cost before you commit. My problem doesn't feel serious enough for therapy. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. Many students come in because something feels off and they want to address it before it affects their grades, relationships, or health. I've been to CAPS. How is this different? Off-campus counseling can continue beyond a set number of sessions or a single semester. It also allows for specialized work on grief, loss, and identity. What happens in the first session? We'll talk about what brought you in and what you want to be different. We'll also complete a few short questionnaires that give us a baseline. You'll leave with a sense of whether we're a good fit and what the next steps would be. Can we meet outside? Yes. Walk-and-talk sessions are available, depending on weather and your preference. Is this for emergencies? No. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, contact Penn State CAPS crisis services, or go to the nearest emergency room.