Therapy for College Students in NYC

College Is Hard. Therapy Can Help.

Let’s go beyond the trope of college being “the best four years of your life.” Sure, parts of it are fun but beneath the surface, there’s something else.

Beneath the latest A you got, there’s the group project where you did all the work. Beneath last weekend’s party, there’s the rambling 2AM existential crisis with someone you just met. Beneath that hookup with the person you’ve had your eye on for months, there’s the morning-after overthinking spiral.

College is a whirlwind. It’s exciting, exhausting, and often deeply disorienting. You’re supposed to be figuring out who you are, but no one really tells you how to do that. What does that actually mean?

You’re juggling classes, friendships, maybe a job, possibly a situationship (or three), and the crushing pressure of figuring out what the hell you’re doing with your life. And despite being surrounded by thousands of people, you somehow feel completely alone.

Therapy can help. It doesn’t have to be “let’s talk about your childhood and everything your parents messed up” for the next two years (unless that’s what you need–then we’re game). But more along the lines of “let’s figure out how to get through this without you completely losing your mind.”

Along the way, we’ll sort through the chaos, find some clarity, and maybe even get to the point where you can enjoy college half as much as everyone says you should be enjoying it.

Things are starting to feel a little off.

The Challenges of College Life

(AKA What You Already Know, Because You’re Going Through It)

College is filled with problems you’re expected to just handle. The mix of academics, emotional, psychological, and social pressures are real and they are brutal.

“What are you majoring in?” “What are you doing after graduation?” “What’s your five-year plan?” Innocuous questions like these can feel like tiny daggers, especially if you have no clue what you want to do. The fear of making the wrong choices (or worse, not making any choices at all) can be paralyzing.

Anxiety & Stress Over the Future

Maybe you were the top of your class in high school, and now, suddenly, you’re surrounded by people just as smart—or smarter. No matter how hard you try, it never feels like it’s good enough. The pressure to perform can turn into relentless anxiety, procrastination, or burnout.

Academic Pressure & Perfectionism

Feeling like a fraud? Constantly wondering when people will discover that you don’t deserve to be here is exhausting. Therapy can help you shut down that inner critic and own your accomplishments without the constant fear of being “exposed.”

Imposter Syndrome

There’s something deeply ironic about being surrounded by so many people, and yet feeling incredibly lonely. But being ironic doesn’t make it not real. And nothing hurts worse than realizing that everyone you’re hanging out with is in a group chat without you.

Loneliness & Social Struggles

Navigating the murky waters of dating, heartbreak, and commitment (or lack thereof) is complicated. How can something that has the potential to be so amazing also be so devastating? Sometimes our relationships - whether with friends or someone more - can bring up all kinds of emotions you might not even know you had.

Relationships, Dating & Heartbreak

College is supposed to be the time when you “find yourself,” but how can you find yourself if you don’t even know where the starting line is? Maybe you’re questioning your values, your sexuality, your beliefs, or your entire sense of self. That kind of introspection is normal, but it can also be really overwhelming.

Identity, Self-Doubt & Existential Crises

How Therapy Can Help

(And How It’s Different Than Venting To Your Friends)

Therapy isn’t just about talking—it’s about getting unstuck. It’s about being seen for who you are now and who you want to be. Here’s how working with a therapist can help you navigate college life:

Manage Perfectionism & Academic Pressure

You don’t have to be perfect to be successful. Therapy can help you shift unrealistic expectations, break free from burnout cycles, and find balance between achievement and well-being.

Explore Your Identity & Gain Self-Awareness

Feeling lost? Therapy is a place to explore who you are without judgment. Whether you’re questioning your identity, struggling with self-doubt, or trying to understand what truly matters to you, therapy can help you make sense of it all.

Deal With Depression & Loneliness

Struggling in silence doesn’t make you strong. Actually addressing the problem head-on? That does. When you're with your therapist, you can drop the performance, name what’s really going on, and find relief from the weight you’ve been carrying

Handle Relationships
(Romantic & Otherwise)

Build your social confidence by learning how to communicate better, set boundaries, and stop repeating the same toxic relationship patterns.

Navigate Transitions & Life Changes

Adjusting to college, dealing with family dynamics, or preparing for life after graduation—these transitions are tough. Therapy gives you space to process these changes and make sense of where you’re headed.

Build Coping Skills & Reduce Anxiety

Whether it’s racing thoughts, panic attacks, or a constant undercurrent of stress, therapy can help you develop tools to manage anxiety so it doesn’t run the show.

What Working With Us Looks Like

We know—talking to a therapist might feel weird at first. But there’s no “right” way to do therapy and at the end of the day, it’s just a conversation that’s real.

Sometimes it will be working on strategies to handle stress. Other times, it’ll be a space to process a breakup. Most often, it’ll be a little this and a little that with the common denominator being a therapist who truly gets it.

Some things to know:

We tailor therapy to you. No cookie-cutter advice here.
We won’t tell you what to do. We help you figure out what you want.
You can be 100% yourself. Therapy is a no-judgment zone. We welcome swearing, messiness, and that thing lurking in the back of your mind that you’re scared to tell anyone.

Therapy is not about having all the answers—it’s about helping you ask the right questions and feel more at home in your own skin.

Ready to Get Started?

Finding the right therapist and starting therapy can seem complicated but we make it easy. Here’s how to begin:

01/ Pick a Therapist Who Gets You:
Our therapists understand the college experience—the highs, the lows, the petty drama, the existential dread.

02/ Book a Free Consultation:
A quick 15-minute chat to see if we’re the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

03/ Start Where You Are:
No crisis required. If something feels off, that’s enough reason to reach out.

We Specialize in Therapy for College Students in NYC and Across New York State

Isabel has deep professional experience working with college students at university counseling centers and understands firsthand how homesickness and feeling untethered can deeply affect students living away from home. Through her genuine empathy and grounded curiosity, Isabel helps students feel connected and empowered throughout their college journey.