Therapists for college students near 19122
Starting college, or figuring out what comes after, can feel overwhelming, even when it looks like everyone else has it together. You might be dealing with constant stress, overthinking, low motivation, or feeling stuck and unsure about your next steps. I work with college students and young adults who are navigating big transitions, managing mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, and trying to make sense of who they are and where they’re headed. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can talk openly, build practical coping skills, and feel more confident handling life’s challenges, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.
Hi, I’m Marlena. Being a college student can feel like a nonstop mix of pressure, expectations, and “why am I like this?” moments. I work with students who feel anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck—especially when school, relationships, and life transitions start piling up all at once. My style is warm, collaborative, and very real. I focus on helping you understand what’s actually going on in your mind and body (hello, nervous system), so you can learn tools that help you feel more grounded, regulated, and in control—not just during sessions, but in your day-to-day life. You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. If you’re looking for a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and practical, I’d love to work with you.
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Are you feeling anxious? How did I get this stressed? What happened to my self-confidence? These are questions many people ask themselves. You're not alone! I have gone through my own healing journey and can help you in your journey towards self-love and compassion. I believe that we can learn to be compassionate towards ourselves. Let’s get to work!
I love being a counselor and deeply enjoy the collaborative process of psychotherapy. I bring personal warmth, respectful curiosity, and genuine care for you as a person into our work together. My enthusiasm is blended with a naturally gentle demeanor, respect for you and your experiences, and commitment to principles of social justice. Whether you’re reaching out for personal enrichment, general emotional support, or specific mental health concerns, I can be a helpful collaborator for a variety of purposes. I provide individual therapy that is grounded in social consciousness and focused on your needs. It is a common and welcome scenario to be uncertain about our direction at the outset. We’ll figure it out together by understanding your interests and concerns, as well as the interpersonal, cultural, and sociopolitical dynamics interacting with them. The focus of our work can encompass anxiety, depression, LGBTGEQIAP+ affirming therapy, transitions and life changes, self-concept/ compassion, collaborative assessment and diagnosis, grief and bereavement, interpersonal skills, stressor-related issues, and other concerns. While I’m eager to work with adults of any age, I’m especially experienced with helping young adults navigate heavy existential questions, identity development, political distress, and career and academic exploration. Prior to counseling, I was a student affairs professional at several different universities, and consider that background important to many aspects of my identity as a counselor. The purpose of our work will unfold through a meaningful therapeutic relationship, prioritizing your self-expertise and personal strengths in conjunction with my theoretical approach. Although each person’s therapeutic process is unique, our work can involve developing insight from emotional experience, re-contextualizing suffering through political and socio-economic critique, interpreting thematic patterns for new ways of relating to self and others, constructing meaning to restore or enhance agency, and building relational empowerment for social change. I grew up in Pennsylvania and recently returned after three years in Houston, TX and another ten years living in three other states. In addition to counseling, I enjoy running, learning, travelling, coffee, reading, movies, and ice cream. Most especially, I cherish quality time with my spouse, family, and multiple pets.
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Many of my clients are making exciting but often daunting transitions -- either from Jr High to High School, High School to College, or whatever comes next. Change is so often viewed with anxiety and negativity. Yet, change is happening all around us every day. How can we make change a positive experience in our lives? How can we choose to change something that is not working? How can we learn and grow from a challenging experience? As a counselor, I believe my job is to create a space where clients can explore these and other topics, in a way that ultimately positively impacts their day to day lives. I have 10+ years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults in outreach and community based organizations. I have a client centered, strengths-based approach to my work that integrates Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that it is critical that the client takes an active role in the counseling process. My clients face a range of life’s challenges: depression, anxiety, peer conflict, communication, transition to college/work, enhancing self-awareness, relationship/family dynamics (separation/divorce), grief, and autism or attention deficit/executive functioning challenges. I work primarily with young adults and their families, adults, parents and couples.
Are you struggling with your relationships with others? Do you ever feel like you’re too much or too sensitive? Ever feel like your brain may work differently then what society says is “normal”? Struggling with your relationship with sex, sexuality, and/or gender identity? I support you in working towards self acceptance and emotional regulation. I’ve spent a majority of my career working with young adults in transitional and transformative periods of their life, but I feel comfortable working with a wide range of ages and experiences. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and provide gender-affirming care. I am also sex positive, kink friendly, and poly-aware with a goal to provide a judgement free space to explore these topics. I’m warm, patient, non-judgmental, and sometimes a little bit funny. I appreciate the ability to slow things down and approach therapeutic work at the speed you need it to be. You can give us a call, or you can visit our website and go to the “getting started” page to fill out our counseling services request form to get connected. If you have Medicaid/Medical Assistance we are in network with only these counties: Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York.
An LGBTQIA+ affirming, BIPOC-centered, therapy practice offering trauma-informed, culturally aware, decolonized and secular mental health care. We create a healing space where all identities are respected, and clients are supported in their growth, resilience, and liberation!
Bloom mental health services was created with the patient in mind. Our licensed mental health programs, with convenient locations in Monroeville and Wexford, PA are complemented by flexible and reliable telehealth services designed to fit into your lifestyle. We treat an array of mental health conditions, supporting you by connecting with specialists based on your assessment and preferred treatment options. The team at bloom providers client-centered care that is responsive to your individual needs, preferences, and availability!
Are you feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, caught in the same arguments over and over? Do you wonder if things can ever change or feel hopeless about the future of your relationship? Navigating relationships—whether with a partner, family, or yourself—can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in relationship issues, family conflicts, relational trauma, and narcissistic abuse recovery, helping clients heal, grow, and build healthier connections. As a culturally competent therapist with more than a decade of professional experience, I enjoy working with individuals and couples from all backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges and I provide therapy in PA, NJ, VA, and FL. If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I would be honored to support you in creating the life and relationships you deserve.
We truly believe healthy relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are the foundation for a fulfilling, happy life. It’s our mission to help you realize the full potential of each of your relationships so that you can live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve! At Emerge, we can provide you with the tools necessary to work through stressors and acquire relational skills that lead you to success at home or at work.
Many college students today lack the coping skills that are necessary to address life’s ups and downs. They often feel disconnected emotionally, and are unable to handle stress, peer and relationship issues, or the school, college, or work environment. When a teen is struggling with academics, they receive tutoring or support to develop the skills they need to succeed. Emotional health is no different. Teens need tools to help them regulate their emotions, develop connections with others, and create a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. I take an integrated, solution-focused approach to working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I treat the whole person, not just their symptoms, with the goal of giving them the tools they need to manage whatever comes their way – now and for the rest of their lives.
Do you dread the 5:00 am clang of your alarm? Do you hit snooze one too many times and now have to scramble to get to class on time, chugging caffeine, just trying to make it through the day? You spend the evenings checked out, on the couch, mindlessly scrolling your phone, while the tv drones on in the background. You know there is more to life than this. You know there is a way to get good sleep, not survive on caffeine, and actually enjoy your evenings. Sometimes we just need a little support to get there. It’s okay to need a little help figuring out what is underneath the stress and get back to living a life you don’t want to escape. Let’s talk about how you can move from dread to joy. Contact me.
College is this interesting time of transition where you are given an opportunity to explore independence away from your parents, hometown, and all that feels comfortable. But for many, this independence and freedom can be lonely, confusing and downright uncomfortable. You may feel like you are not cut out to succeed in such a high pressure environment. Decisions can seem overwhelming. Am I in the right major? What internship should I choose? Should I study abroad? Do I need to take a semester off? How do I manage my money? The pressure to perform academically can be intense and feel overwhelming. Picking a major, choosing classes, second guessing your decisions, and simply managing time and assignments can feel insurmountable. If you previously struggled with time management or organization, you may find your safety net is now far away and now your grades are suffering. I have worked with many students just like you. I work to treat a range on issues that get in the way of optimal academic performance - from depression to anxiety to ADHD. I further specialize in working with students who are also parents. Parenting young children while working towards your degree is no small feat. Pregnancy and/or postpartum during graduate school is challenging but together we can get through it. Please visit my website for more information about how therapy can help you!
We meet you where you are and help you become a “BETTER YOU”. Meet Sandra I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the field for 15 years. I believe we all have the capacity to change and grow, and that we possess the skills to do so. Sometimes, we need someone to guide us through this transformation. When working with individuals, I work strongly from a Person-centered background, meaning that throughout the therapeutic process I will empower and motivate you in finding your most authentic self. My passion is providing therapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Each person I see is unique, so I individualize my approach based on your goals. Treatment will be tailored to your cultural and social background, including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. I have worked across a variety of treatment settings, from outpatient services, to family based services, crisis intervention, school counseling, and more recently drug and alcohol recovery services. I draw from CBT, DBT, Person-centered background and Motivational Interviewing Therapy to help my clients develop healthy coping strategies to make positive changes in their lives. I have also led an Anger Management group for adults and adolescents, as well as an early recovery Drug and Alcohol Recovery group for adults. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa, in Portugal, and a Master’s of Education minor in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. I am fluent in Portuguese.
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I believe that the therapeutic relationship, the relationship between the therapist and the client, is the cornerstone of therapy and is an essential tool in working through interpersonal issues. I would provide a warm and safe environment in which to collaboratively address your concerns. Therapy would entail learning skills to more effectively cope with your stressors and exploring your understanding of yourself and underlying causes of your difficulties in order to enhance your quality of life. While this process can be challenging, it can also be meaningful and rewarding. I have experience working in community and academic settings with diverse adult populations experiencing a wide array of problems.
**Beginning July 2026, I have a few openings on Wed and Thurs. Feel free to reach out to schedule a free 15-min consultation. I will do my best to respond to the email you provide within 2-3 business days** Are you looking for specific resources for international students? Check out iTHRIVE, an evidence-based workbook that I developed specifically for international students: https://amzn.to/3NJEf6o -- Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am so glad that you are taking an important step towards your goals. My name is Dr. Lei (pronounced /lay/) Wang (/wong/) and my pronouns are she/her/她. I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan. I received my M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. I am a Licensed Psychologist and I offer in-person therapy on Tuesdays on Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh, PA and telehealth on Wednesdays and Thursdays within PSYPACT states. I provide bilingual therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients to overcome most presenting issues (i.e., anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, identity exploration) and specialize in short-term therapy, career counseling, working with university/college population (students, staff, and faculty), and individuals coming from historically marginalized communities (i.e., students of color/BIPOC, international/immigrant students, LGBTQIA+). I also have experience working with clients who are themselves in the field of mental health. I take a strengths-based, multicultural, and client-centered approach to therapy. I value collaborating with clients to determine goals, direction of therapy, and homework between sessions. I honor my clients’ diverse backgrounds and experiences. I provide tools, such as CBT and mindfulness techniques, so that clients can feel more confident and thrive. -- 您好!歡迎來到王磊老師的頁面。我來自臺灣。從臺灣師範大學的心理與輔導學系畢業後,我在密蘇里大學拿到諮商心理碩士,並於印地安納大學拿到諮商心理博士。我有超過十年提供諮商的經驗。我目前持有賓州的心理師執照和PsyPact,因此可以接受身在四十州的案主(請查看地圖確認您的地點是否符合https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap)。 我主要的工作對象屬於高等教育/大學的學生(大學生、碩士生、博士生)、教授,以及其他工作人員。我的專長包括協助亞裔、LGBTQ+、國際生,和其他在美國的弱勢族群。我可以協助的議題包括:學習/生涯議題、人際關係與環境適應、情緒困擾(焦慮、煩躁、憂鬱等)、跨文化、性別取向與性議題、理財、價值觀探索等。我透過多元文化、正向心理學、認知行為治療、人際歷程取向治療、焦點治療,等架構或治療法來協助案主檢視自己、嘗試做出不同的決定、跨出下一步,甚至重新找回人生目標。每個人在人生的路途中都會碰到一些問題、低潮或壓力。身為諮商心理師,透過談話,我能夠協助您了解自己的想法和情緒,探索問題發生的原因和歷程,發掘潛藏的內在力量,進而找到解決問題的方法。 因為我多數使用引導的方式諮商(以問問題居多),通常跟我工作受益最多的案主是願意平時反思、完成功課,以及準備好每次想談論的議題。 諮商的談話內容以及您的個人資料都將依據心理師法做保密,讓您安心地暢所欲言。歡迎聯絡我!
Resilient Minds offers interactive counseling services for children, adolescents, and young adults. We believe in recognizing and respecting the unique needs of each Individual, as no two journeys are alike. We pull from a variety of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), while individualizing treatment to the client's emotional and behavioral needs.