Therapists for college students near University of Pittsburgh

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Hi! I'm Heather, and I work with trauma survivors, high achievers, and people with lots of anxiety. While I work with all kinds of trauma, my most significant experience is at the intersections of religious trauma and LGBTQ+ identities, and/or high intelligence. I like working with people who want to understand why they do the things they do, or who already know but can't seem to stop doing them.

College. Relationships. Stress. Anxiety. ADHD. Feels like it's all in a blender together, right? But guess what? You don't have to be stuck in that smoothie. I specialize in helping college students like you navigate this crazy time of life. We'll talk through the relationship stuff, figure out ways to manage stress and anxiety, and even build strategies for conquering that pesky ADHD beast. Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start thriving? Schedule your free consultation call. Let's create a college experience that's not just about surviving, but about actually feeling empowered and freaking awesome. Call, text or email me today! vprisco@victoriaprisco.net, 215.290.4090

Online therapy gives you the flexibility and expediency to meet life’s demands without compromising on selecting a qualified, skilled clinician. The benefits of online therapy are similar to face to face therapy except you get to work with an experienced psychologist in a comfortable location, at a convenient time. As long as you have internet access or a phone you can we can have a session. Therapy can assist you better managing feelings of anxiety, worry, and/or frustration. You could work on developing more effective problem solving strategies. It can aid you in enhancing communication, social, and coping skills. It may assist you in developing new tools for dealing with stress and increase your ability to relax. It can help increase your self-confidence and self esteem. With these new skills you may become better prepared for future stressors.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and I work specifically with adolescents and young adults who are interested in navigating life's challenges, gaining new perspective, and building better relationships. My therapeutic approach is integrative as I integrate evidence-based practices with client focused goals to produce meaningful results. In addition to psychotherapy services, I provide various types of psychological evaluations (i.e. learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Personality, Bariatric Screening, and Police Officer Screening). Please feel free to contact me for a phone consultation to determine the best path for you and your family.

Moving through change, feeling disconnected, or questioning what’s next can be overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate that alone. I offer a collaborative and compassionate space for individuals, couples, and families to explore the stories that shape their lives. Together, we’ll consider what still rings true, what feels heavy, and what you may be ready to release. I’m especially drawn to working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, as well as those navigating belonging, intersecting identities, and spiritual shame. Our work will move at your pace and center the questions that matter most to you. I’ll walk alongside you as we untangle confusion and constraints to foster greater connection, clarity, and choice. You’re the expert on your experience. My job is to help create space for your voice and to support you in honoring what it has to say. If you're ready to begin, I am currently accepting new clients and would love to connect with you.

With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about supporting young adults as they navigate life’s transitions and pursue meaningful growth. Whether you are a college student or recent graduate adjusting to a new season of life, an individual facing anxiety or depression, or a couple preparing for marriage or working to strengthen your relationship, I strive to provide guidance that feels both supportive and practical. My Christian faith shapes my personal values; however, I work with people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Faith-based perspectives are incorporated into counseling only if a client specifically desires it. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. Life transitions—whether expected or unexpected—can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing and work toward the emotional and personal goals that matter most to you. I specialize in working with adults experiencing life changes, including college and post-college transitions, and relationship challenges. I also support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and stress that often accompany these seasons of change.

I'm passionate about helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and of how they show up in the world. Have you ever said to yourself, "there's got to be more to life than this!" or wondered, "what do other people understand that I'm just not getting?". If you find yourself craving an easier flow to daily living and more enjoyment of the present moment, you're in the right place. I firmly believe each person has the ability to create a life they love and live with more inner peace and contentment. I'd love to support you in your journey of self-growth and exploration!

Philadelphia DBT Associates offers individual and group therapy to those struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and other mood-related concerns. Do you have a tough time controlling your emotions? Does it ever feel like you're stuck on autopilot, reacting and not knowing how to control your reactions? Are you struggling with relationships with yourself and others? Then DBT may be right for you! DBT is a skills-based therapy that can teach individuals tools to act more effectively and in line with their goals and values. DBT teaches four modules 1)Mindfulness 2)Interpersonal Effectiveness 3) Distress Tolerance 4)Emotional Regulation. New DBT Skills group launching June 2022! We have clinicians who are able to accept clients in, PA, NJ, DE, GA, HI

We created PhilaTherapy to provide you with a personal and professional space in order to access exceptional and affordable therapy and educational service. This includes children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. Our goal is to achieve overall health and well-being to our clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area. PhilaTherapy is here to assist with a variety of services to help you reach your fullest potential. We also provide student/family educational services and educator professional development opportunities to achieve academic success. PhilaTherapy demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment and pride for our clients and clinicians. Your mental health and educational success is our success. We plan on expanding our locations in the Greater Philadelphia Area to meet reach more clients in the near future. Join us today!

Current openings for new clients are available as of 9/1/2021. Throughout our lives, experiences we have can lead us to feel disconnected in various ways, from our own sense of self and values, important people in our life, and our emotions. This disconnection can result in feelings of loneliness and isolation, lack of motivation, overwhelming anxiety, or uncertainty about who we are and what we want in life and it often leads to unhealthy ways of coping (e.g., emotional eating, focusing too much on work, lack of self-care, etc.). My focus in working with clients is to help them reconnect with themselves, with others, and with their emotions so that they can lead a more satisfying life filled with meaningful relationships and purpose. My approach to therapy is primarily rooted in a modern psychodynamic orientation. As such, I value the development of a strong therapeutic relationship and meaningful connection with clients. Together, we work on understanding unhealthy patterns and improve ability to cope with distress, manage multiple life roles, live a more balanced life, and connect more fully with emotions. I am especially passionate about working with college-aged students and athletes who may be experiencing eating and/or body image concerns, as well as issues related to men and masculinity. . I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Penn State University and completed my internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Penn State University.

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Drive on the Ocean, Inc., Pennsylvania tax-exempt 501(C)3 non-profit corporation Psychotherapy: Audrey Najor Hall, MSW, LCSW 29 Years in Practice. 1991 Graduate of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, School of Social Work Video Sessions & Teletherapy Only: Monday through Thursday @ 4:15-8:30 pm; Some Saturday hours Website: http://www.driveontheocean.org/psychotherapy.html Visit Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Reclaim Your Life! • Are you often unaware of what is bothering you? • Are you easily triggered? • Are difficult thoughts, memories, or feelings (like anger, depression, anxiety, or distress) getting in the way of what you really want to do? • Is it difficult to cope with COVID, stress, adversity, loss, or trauma? • Do you want to live a more full, rich & meaningful life? Some common outcomes in therapy: • Clarifying your values & exploring obstacles to your values and goals • Being more aware, open, accepting & willing to have all our experiences (pleasant & unpleasant) • Being more present, centered, grounded, confident and empowered • Pausing, stepping back & observing your experiences instead of being hijacked, getting stuck or overreacting • Discovering your observer self to witness and contextualize deeper layers of yourself • Engaging in more pleasant, pleasurable & meaningful activities & interactions • Commitment to act according to your values and make BOLD MOVES I work collaboratively with individuals (adults 18+), couples & families. I specialize in third-wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) that emphasize mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy • Behavioral Activation • Compassion-Focused Therapy • Behavioral Skills Training: Emotional Regulation; Mindfulness; Distress Tolerance; Interpersonal; Problem-Solving, Coping & Stress Management I also practice other Evidence-Based Therapies: • Emotionally Focused Therapy • Psychodynamic Therapy (Insight-Oriented) • Supportive (“Talk”) Therapy Communities Bisexual Allied Body Positivity Gay Allied Lesbian Allied Queer Allied Transgender Allied Veterans Issues: ADHD Academic and Career Concerns Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Body Image Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Codependency Coping Skills Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Family Conflict Life Transitions LGBT Marital and Premarital Men's Issues Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Spirituality Stress Substance Use Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues For VIRTUAL appointments from Monday through Thursday @ 4:15-8:30 pm, please call Audrey Najor Hall for a free phone consultation at (610) 632-5410 OR 484-447-4513 OR email me at hello@driveontheocean.sprucecare.com Cost per Session: $100-$150; Sliding Scale: Yes

You can usually manage the anxiety, but lately it feels out of control. You realize you can’t handle this alone. You need help. Maybe this sounds familiar? - Times where you feel like you can’t breathe, your heart is pounding out of your chest and you feel desperate. - You can't sleep through the night - You can’t concentrate and it’s affecting school or work - You can’t ever relax. Your body is tense and frequently in pain. **Counseling can provide relief and tools to help you feel calm and more in control.

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.

Therapy is a process. When looking for a therapist, you want someone who can see your goals and provide insight into how they can become reality. Therapy isn’t something that you can just come into one session and be magically healed. When I say therapy is a process, I mean, that therapy comes with challenges, but also rewards. If you can be completely open and honest in this process, I can promise that I will not only work to be a guiding light in this fog you are walking through, but also someone who is going to challenge you and help you bring your inner dialogue out. When I am working with a client, I will bring strategies that you can implement, challenging questions, and overwhelming support. There are going to be days where you may feel like giving up on your ideas, dreams, or passions but I want to remind you that resilience isn’t just about being able to take pain, but resilience is fighting for a future you want. I work with a multitude of specialities including beauty standards, colorism, stress from the political climate, trauma responses, parenting and how your childhood impacts this, social anxiety. Some of the specialties that I focus on are Beauty standard/colorism. We live in a society where European standards seem to be the beauty standard but beauty comes in different shades as well as different shapes. It’s not society‘s job to tell you what makes you beautiful, it’s your own job to remind you that you are beautiful the way you are And how you interpret that in your day-to-day life. Identity also plays a part in my specialties. Being a biracial woman myself, I hold space for Multiple aspects of identity. Every person you know has intersectional pieces of their identity and what I work on is understanding those pieces and how they work to frame your decisions, choices and life. Working through trauma experiences can be difficult. Things that you may not even think to be triggers such as certain sounds you hear, a song that plays at a restaurant, or even the smell of a cologne can completely change your mood. I specialize in working through trauma experiences due to incest. Especially if these experiences are continuing to impact you through the role of a parent. As a parent, you’re already going through mental gymnastics, whether or not you should let your kid out to be at a sleepover party or finding that they have a group of friends that were similar to yours as a kid. Rather than internalizing these fears, I want to create an open discussion where we can process your feelings and thoughts, give you validity to your emotions, but also give you the better understanding that all these emotions still impact your child. Lastly, in the climate that we’re in, politics should not be an issue we avoid. Whether you are on the right or left side, there are things that are happening in current news today that may be impacting you emotionally, financially, and maybe even physically. As your therapist, I’m here to not only just listen to you but also give you the chance to have your voice heard even if you have family with opposing views, friends with opposing views or even neighbors. The therapeutic process does not need to be one that is shortened by fear. Coming into a therapy session, I want you to feel like you have room to talk and that someone is actually listening. This isn’t just an hour of your time that you hope your therapist is making it a safe space but it’s an hour of your time that you were working towards a goal, something that you want in life. I don’t want to just create a safe space for you, I want to help you create a space where your inner thoughts can be heard, validated and respected.

Child Behavioral Health Solutions (CBHS) provides individualized behavioral health services, tutoring, and executive functioning coaching to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Our practice offers a warm and supportive environment to promote academic, social, behavioral, and emotional success. CBHS staff is comprised of a psychologist, therapist, educational consultant, and certified tutor/executive functioning coach. We utilize evidence- based practices and understand the importance of a collaborative approach when treating children and adolescents.

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My favorite part of helping people is collaborating with my clients. I work together with students to help them reach their goals, get some relief and learn new ways to cope. As a licensed professional counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor, my approach is both nurturing and strengths-based. I believe that every person is unique and has the ability to cope and heal. As your therapist, I will help you strategize to develop treatment goals and offer warm support as we get you there. In doing so, I primarily use IFS (Internal Family Systems- I’m Level 2-trained), but my approach can also be eclectic. I support people with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem issues, family conflict, substance use disorders, OCD, trauma and so much more. I am non-judgmental, supportive and have a gentle style. If you would like to hear more about my approach and to discuss whether we can work together, I’d love to hear from you.