Therapists for college students near University of Pennsylvania
People First Therapy Group is a non-profit based out of Philadelphia, PA, specializing in providing affordable talk therapy to adults, couples, and teens. Our mission is to provide quality therapy in a safe and equitable environment to all who seek services, regardless of ability to pay. We believe that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other identities, deserve high quality mental health care. We are committed to creating a safe, equitable, just healing environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual background, immigration status, and other aspects of identity, taking particular care to create an anti-oppressive and culturally affirming therapeutic experience for historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Higher Education is hard! One minute you're graduating high school and the next minute you're being asked what you want to do for the rest of your life. Being faced with this decision can bring about many different feelings. You may become overwhelmed and not know what do to. I have been working with youth/young adults for over 30 years assisting them in their transition to and through higher education. Let's work together to figure it out and set you on your path to success today!
I mostly work with people in their 20s and 30s who experience depression and anxiety or need help navigating substance use, self-esteem, body image, identity development, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Life is full of highs and lows, and it is through these experiences and emotions that we grow. I would love the opportunity to help you work through the lows and discover a stronger and healed version of yourself. I have experience working in the collegiate counseling setting, helping students navigate anxiety, depression, adjustment, and substance use issues. I also have experience creating a safe space and working with LGBTQIA+ students with identity development, body image issues, and interpersonal relationships.
Are you tired of being misunderstood? Carrying it all just seems to overwhelm your senses?? Have you been struggling to communicate your needs with certainty that you are being seen, heard, and respected? Well if the pressure, anxiety & stress has led to you on a search to gain or take back control but at your own pace, lets talk! Therapy is well deserved journey made for you in mind. Life does not come with a manual, neither do you. Where there is change, there may be discomfort however braveness to show up for yourself affirms you right to healing and continued growth. I truly believe that you everything within you to heal. I trust in your resiliency and your ability to thrive. If you're ready, let's take this journey to positively learn about you!
The Renfrew Center, a multi-generational, family-owned eating disorder treatment organization, has been a pioneer since opening the nation's first residential facility in 1985. With 15 locations nationwide and virtual care in 25+ states through Renfrew@Home, we have supported more than 100,000 adolescent girls, women, transgender, and non-binary individuals on the path to recovery. Our evidence-based treatment addresses the full range of eating disorders—anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating—along with co-occurring presentations such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Care is grounded in The Renfrew Center Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders®, part of Oxford University Press’s Treatments That Work series, with outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals. We offer a full continuum of care, from Residential to Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient Services, tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Hello, I am a licensed therapist in PA, and I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and burnout find deep healing and relief. I also have a passion for supporting individuals who face challenges stemming from being neurodivergent (such as autism, ADHD, AuDHD, etc.) in a neurotypical world. In our work together, we will explore how past experiences show up as current struggles, such as anxiety and depression. Through this process, you will build confidence, find healing, and develop greater compassion for yourself.
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My name is Maryrose (she/her). I grew up in Reading Pennsylvania and am blessed to call Philly my home. As a woman, a highly sensitive person, and a chronic illness survivor, I let my lived experiences of grief, healing, and transformation guide my work with you in your quest toward greater wellness. With experience serving young adult clients and a background in yoga and meditation instruction, I draw on a holistic approach to support your whole being in moving through life's challenges with more ease and peace. In my free time you can find me singing, dancing, painting, strumming my guitar, and exploring the natural wonders of PA.
Rogers Behavioral Health is a private, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services and is nationally recognized for its specialized psychiatry. In Philadelphia, we offer two levels of specialized outpatient care: - Partial Hospitalization Care (PHP): 6.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, about 6-8 weeks - Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP): 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, about 4-6 weeks Treatment Services - OCD and Anxiety (separate programs for children, adolescents, and adults) - Depression Recovery (separate programs for adolescents and adults) - Trauma Recovery (adults) - Anxiety and Depression Recovery in Autism Spectrum (separate program for children and adolescents) By working closely with patients and families, our multidisciplinary teams, led by board-certified psychiatrists, develop a personalized treatment plan with clinically effective therapies. - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) - Exposure and response prevention (ERP) - Behavioral activation (BA) - Group and individual therapy - Patient and family education - Experiential therapy Outcomes For more than 20 years, Rogers has been an industry leader in the collection and analysis of outcomes data that demonstrate treatment success. To learn more visit www.rogersbh.org/outcomes.
When depression, anxiety, or trauma overshadows your thoughts, it can be difficult to even imagine how life could be different. Whether you are struggling with work-life balance, relationships, or life transitions, I offer new ways of thinking and a personalized treatment plan that empowers you to live your most meaningful life. I also have significant experience treating college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color. I am a psychiatrist practicing in Philadelphia with virtual appointments available for patients in PA, NJ, and NY. In addition to prescribing medications, I incorporate multiple psychotherapy modalities to best suit your needs. I am also happy to collaborate with your existing therapist if your need at this time is primarily medication management. I graduated from Harvard College with High Honors in the Comparative Study of Religion and received my MD from Thomas Jefferson University with a certificate in clinical translational research. I completed my Adult Psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. I also received additional psychotherapy training at NY Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a network of about 25 Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Psychotherapists who are academically oriented and practice evidence-based care. We treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. We additionally provide neuropsychological assessments for accommodations. Services include Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management and Psychotherapy. Patients can generally be seen within 2-3 weeks. We do not have admitting privileges at local hospitals, and therefore, if a patient is high risk for self-harm, is acutely suicidal or needing crisis intervention, has a history of inpatient psychiatric admissions, suicide attempts, or psychosis, we may recommend providers with additional emergency resources outside of our practice.
Choosing therapy is a bold step towards positive change. My goal as a therapist is to support you as you move towards personal and relational healing while providing unconditional positive regard, structure for exploration, and nervous system support for staying present with the difficult emotions and re-grounding afterwards. I believe that you make sense and that you are an expert on your own experience. My practice is person-centered and celebrates queer and trans lives, poly and kink relationships, neurodivergent experience, and health at all sizes. I strive to practice cultural humility about experiences, histories, and cultural oppressions that fall outside my own. I use tools from trauma-informed modalities of IFS, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing. I am open to working with adults, adolescents, and children of families that are willing to commit to family sessions. I enjoy working with people who experience multiple marginalizations and cultural oppressions, artists, writers and activists. Reach out with your questions, current struggles, ideals, and goals to explore if we are the right fit.
Are you feeling down, anxious, and isolated? Are you experiencing struggles with work, life transitions, or unresolved trauma? I am passionate about working with adults, couples, and families who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and life transitions. I am also dedicated to assisting immigrants and international students in navigating adjustments to American culture. My approach is integrative, engaging individuals to learn adaptive coping strategies and embrace the best version of themselves. I am trained in evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. I will help you explore how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors, challenge negative self-talk, and cultivate skills such as emotion regulation. Reaching out for help can feel intimidating. I aim to foster a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere for you to freely share. I would be honored to help you navigate in the direction of your values and goals.
Spilove Psychotherapy is a team of clinical specialists that holds specialties under the trauma umbrella. As clinical specialists, each of us hold space for clients to get under the roots of trauma to alleviate the symptom(s) they may be experiencing and find a space where they can feel authentically at home within themselves.
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As a practice, we are committed to Black excellence and helping clients address the concerns that are creating interruptions in their lives. Our focus is to help our clients address their needs and overcome challenges associated with the Black lived experience. We believe in creating the safest space possible while also helping clients utilize their strengths to cultivate personal growth and change. By using an interdisciplinary therapy-coaching model, we are able to guide our clients through a holistic approach to improvement and empowerment. Our staff works with clients to establish achievable goals that will help alleviate areas of distress and improve their overall well-being. Our clinicians specialize in trauma, stress and anxiety management, mood stabilization through a variety of different approaches while our coaches offer services ranging from executive to lifestyle to wellness coaching. As a practice, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide specialized care to clients who have felt and continue to feel negatively impacted by the experiences that have been and continue to be unique to our community. We welcome the opportunity to walk with you on your journey towards improving your relationship with yourself.
I am a licensed social worker who works with children (ages 4 to 18), families and adults by providing a trusting and supportive environment in our Philadelphia and NJ offices and virtually. I have experience working with various clients from diverse backgrounds across settings including the community, schools, homes and outpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns, autism, and trauma. I am in the process of receiving supervision hours towards my clinical social work license. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing, I use client centered and trauma informed approaches to therapy. I can assist you in making positive changes while working toward your goals. Reaching out for support can be difficult, but I am looking forward to meeting you when you are ready!
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Hi, I’m Djola McGowan, but most people lovingly call me DJ. I’m a neurodivergent Licensed Professional Counselor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I identify as a woman and use she/her pronouns. As a first-generation American with roots in Jamaica—the land of wood and water—I bring a rich, culturally informed perspective to my work. I believe therapy is a revolutionary act of self-care and a collaborative journey. My approach to therapy is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and cultural awareness. I truly believe that healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens within us, but also in our relationships, families, and the systems we move through every day. As someone who values both personal insight and practical tools, I draw from Structural Family Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients make sense of how their emotions, thoughts, and family dynamics all intertwine. Together, we untangle the patterns that are keeping you stuck and work toward building new, healthier ways of being — both within yourself and in your relationships.