Therapists for college students near 15213

Starting college and figuring out life as a young adult can feel exciting but also overwhelming! I’m a psychotherapist on the Upper East Side who works with college students navigating stress, relationships, academics, and life transitions. As a former college athlete, I support many student-athletes balancing the pressures both off and on the field. My approach is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), where we work together to shift unhelpful thought patterns and build specific skills that help you reach your goals. If you’re curious about therapy, reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation, I’d love to connect.

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Early adulthood comes with a lot of pressure — to perform, to please, to have it all figured out. If you're constantly saying yes to everyone else while quietly losing touch with yourself, that exhaustion is real. And you don't have to keep pushing through it alone. I work with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and people-pleasing patterns that have stopped serving them. My approach is grounded in the mind-body connection — because stress and disconnection don't just live in your head, they show up physically too. Together we'll get to the roots of what's keeping you stuck and build practical tools for boundaries, self-trust, and actually feeling like yourself again. You don't have to settle for just getting by. Reach out — let's build something that actually feels like yours. *Insurance & Fees* I am in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Northwell Direct, and Quest Behavioral Health. For all other major insurance companies, I am an out of network provider. My office provides a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement and we will assist you in verifying your benefits to make the process as seamless as possible. I also offer a sliding scale rate for those in need. Please reach out to learn more about how we can work together.

You do not have to have it all figured out to start. Life has a way of throwing challenges at us that feel impossible to navigate alone, especially when you are a student trying to find your path or a professional struggling to keep your head above water. I provide a down to earth, judgment free space where you can finally drop the perfect act and focus on what is actually happening. My goal is not just to help you cope, but to help you build a life that feels balanced and authentic. We focus on moving beyond the performance of being fine so you can start living with actual relief. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative partnership. I specialize in helping clients work through high-functioning Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, and Body Image concerns. We look at the root of these struggles while building practical tools you can use every day. From the complexities of relationship conflict and substance use to the unique challenges of Perinatal Mental Health, I provide specialized support for the stages of life that change us the most. Using a trauma-informed and psychodynamic approach, we explore how your past experiences shape your present, helping you gain the insight needed to move forward with confidence. I blend professional expertise with a personal understanding of life’s major transitions. I reject the one size fits all checklist in favor of strategies tailored to your unique goals and experiences. Whether we are addressing family dynamics or the intense reality of becoming a new parent, our sessions are a space for you to be seen and supported without the fluff of You don't have to have it figured out to start. Whether you're a student finding your footing or someone quietly struggling beneath a put-together exterior, I offer a down-to-earth, judgment-free space to drop the perfect act and focus on what's actually going on. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image, and relationship stress — and I take a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach to get to the root, not just the surface. We build tools you can actually use, tailored to your life and goals. Reach out — let's figure out the rest together. *Insurance & Fees* I am an out of network provider and provide a superbill to be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement. My office is happy to assist in verifying your benefits and with initial submission processes to ensure your focus stays on your mental health. I also offer a sliding scale rate if appropriate. Please reach out to learn more about how we can start building a more fulfilling life together.

Stuck in a loop of overthinking? Constantly putting everyone else first and running on empty? You don't need to have it perfectly figured out before reaching out — that's exactly what we're here to work through together. I specialize in anxiety, self-doubt, recovery, and the patterns that keep you over-functioning for everyone but yourself. My approach is direct and collaborative — we identify what's actually keeping you stuck, build real tools for boundaries and decision-making, and work toward the kind of self-trust that makes daily life feel less exhausting. You don't have to earn your rest or wait for a crisis to ask for help. Reach out today — let's build a foundation that actually lasts. *Insurance & Fees* I am in-network with Aetna, Northwell Direct, and Quest Behavioral Health. For all other major insurance companies, I am an out of network provider. My office provides a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement and we will assist you in verifying your benefits to make the process as seamless as possible. I also offer a sliding scale rate for those in need. Please reach out to learn more about how we can start this work.

I offer help in better approaching your issues of depression, loss, anxiety, event and complex trauma, relationships, and self-esteem with personal development and greater self capacity. The psychotherapy model that I practice in is psychodynamic Object Relations which focuses on uncovering previously unknown or inaccessible sources of frustration and distress. Such states of feeling are often the result of experience which developed into conflicting internal motivations and expectations. Without remaking these through a working relationship with a psychotherapist, these experiences get repeated throughout our lives.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

If you’re a student juggling stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, Mary might be a great fit for you. With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, she understands how tough life can feel—whether you’re in school, figuring out your next steps, or dealing with personal struggles. Mary works with people of all ages, starting as young as five, and she especially connects well with students who are looking for real support and real solutions. She uses different types of therapy, like CBT and DBT, but what really matters is that she listens, understands, and helps you work through things in a way that fits your life. From depression and anxiety to trauma, OCD, or just needing someone to talk to, Mary offers both in-person and telehealth sessions, making it easy to get help in a way that works for you. She creates a safe space where you don’t have to have it all figured out, just come as you are. If you’re ready to talk to someone who really gets it, Mary is here to help.

If you’re a student feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just stuck, Alex is here to help. College, high school, or grad school can be a lot to handle. Whether you’re stressed about school, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with ADHD, or trying to make sense of past experiences, Alex understands the unique challenges students face. He creates a space where you can be real, without judgment. Using proven strategies like goal-setting, coping skills, and mindset shifts, Alex helps you manage emotions, build confidence, and navigate life’s curveballs. You don’t need to have it all figured out, just a willingness to show up and talk things through. At Puglisi Counseling, Alex is dedicated to helping students like you feel more in control, more understood, and more hopeful about what’s next.

Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. Kim received her Master’s Degree in Community Agency Counseling from California University of PA and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 28 years of experience working in the mental health field in both community settings and private practice. She has worked with adults and adolescents doing outpatient individual and group counseling as well as Dialectical Behavioral Skills training. Kim is happy to be part of the team at Namaste Holistic Counseling where she does in person individual counseling as well as virtual counseling with both adults and adolescent populations. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, (CAADC), and has experience working with people regarding addiction issues including dual diagnosis and those affected by addiction. Kim is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and TeleMental Health. Kim believes that everyone has the ability to find answers to life’s difficulties within themselves given the support and time to do it. She strives to provide a safe inviting space for people to embark on their healing journey. Her approach is strengths based and person centered with a focus on mindfulness skills. Her clinical experience has led her to work with people who experience mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief and loss and adjustment issues. In her off time, Kim has taught dance for 15 years and loves to combine her passions and incorporate creativity and expressive arts in counseling when appropriate. Additionally, she is a wife and mother of two daughters and enjoys spending time in nature

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. Janelle is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She has provided services for children, adolescents, and adults for the past 7 years. Janelle received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Social Work from University of Pittsburgh. She has worked in child welfare as well as school based, in-home, and outpatient mental health. Janelle is currently working at Namaste Holistic Counseling providing individual therapy. The majority of Janelle's professional experience has been with children,adolescents and adults. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques within a person-centered environment in order to best address each client's needs. Janelle enjoys spending time with her husband, son, daughter and pets as well as traveling, and being outdoors.

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. Gloria J. Rodriguez-Benitez is native to Puerto Rico and received a BA in Psychology from La Roche College, PA in 1995. She furthered her studies at Duquesne University, PA achieving a MsEd in School and Community Counseling in 1998 and received National Board Counselors Certification in 2002. Gloria J. Rodriguez-Benitez began her career by providing Residential Treatment Services and Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Allegheny County for several years. Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez worked as a caseworker for Children, Youth and Families in 1998, provided Mental Health Services in Allegheny county and surrounding areas and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2004. As a private practitioner Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez has provided individual, couple and family counseling in outpatient and mobile settings. In 2006 she became a Student Assistance Consultant and provided consulting services to non-public schools in Allegheny County through the Non-public School Program at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 and became an instructor for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 2008, Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez was hired as the Parent Network Coordinator at the Office of Child Development, University of Pittsburgh. As the network coordinator, Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez created outreach opportunities to Family Centers across Pennsylvania in order to achieve one common goal; advocate for families and children in their communities. After this project, Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez becomes the Project Coordinator for the “Real Help, Real Time” Emergency Fund for families who are in financial crisis and reside in the communities of Allegheny County were Family Support Centers are located. In 2009, Mrs. Rodriguez-Benitez became an Infant Mental Health Specialist for the Office of Child Development and now offers the same supportive consulting services to the 0-5-year-old population, their families and early childhood education centers staff. Gloria J. Rodriguez-Benitez completed the Infant Mental Health Certificate Program at Chatham University in 2012, became a PA Quality Assurance (PQAS) instructor and a PLAY Project Certified Consultant. As a Licensed P.L.A.Y. Project Consultant, Gloria Rodriguez-Benitez delivers intense play-based developmental intervention to children with Autism and their families at home and in the early education setting. In 2019 Gloria Rodriguez-Benitez became the East Regional Supervisor for the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program at the PAKeys for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, serving Early Education Centers in the Western side of the Pennsylvania state. Gloria Rodriguez-Benitez is committed to improving the life of a child one family at a time. Mrs. Rodriguez- Benitez does this all by providing IECMH Consulting Services, Private Practice Outpatient Services and Mental Health/Education – Prevention Services in a culturally competent manner.

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. As a therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe, accepting, and relaxing environment for all my clients. I recognize that many may fear being vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, and I applaud you for taking the leap! I strive to be a sounding board for my clients - someone to bounce your thoughts off of and assist in creating a healthy life worth living. I primarily utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and am trained in EMDR. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults working to heal from their trauma and have diagnosis of various mental health disorders including but not limited to: autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with substance use and families. It is an honor to listen, share space, and assist individuals on their personal journeys towards mental well-being.

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. Hayley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who is also Board Certified in TeleMental Health Counseling. She has worked in several outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings for the past 4 years. Hayley is presently working at Namaste Holistic Counseling where she offers individual therapy. Hayley's professional experience has been with children, adolescents and adults. She received her education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Hayley has a great respect for your independence and your ability to determine your own path, solutions, and direction in life. Her role is to support your healing and development with empathy, acceptance, and respect in a judgment free environment. In her free time, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family, baking, traveling, going on walks with her dogs and working with her therapy dog, Sammy.

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. rystal Longanecker holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hill University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both Pennsylvania and Virginia. She has experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents as well as leading different groups including DBT skills and process groups. She has clinical experience with in home wraparound services as well as outpatient services for mental health, relationships, and substance abuse. Crystal is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and has been trained in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) and Keystone Crisis Intervention Training (KCIT). Crystal utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients to achieve their goals. She describes her style of therapy as being systemic, strength based, and client focused. She believes that people all face hardships and challenges in their lives, and at times feel ill-equipped to manage them. She truly understands the importance of maintaining healthy and balanced relationships and provides a compassionate environment to promote empowerment, growth and healing. Her experience allows her to focus on a variety of clinical needs including trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief and loss, sexual abuse, attachment issues, and challenges surrounding sexual identity. In addition to the rewarding work that she does with her clients, Crystal is a busy wife and mom of three who is also actively involved in her community.

Our Mission Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treatment options beyond medication management. Namaste Holistic Counseling, which takes an integrative approach to treating psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and addiction issues. We use both conventional and integrative therapies that complement the healing process. Therapy is personalized to suit each person’s needs and lifestyle. im uses a mindfulness-based cognitive approach to help people deal with self-concept, self-esteem, identity formation and develop the ability to make conscious choices. He is available both in Export and Pittsburgh and treats those with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. He has been successful with his own full impact mindfulness technique in dealing with disassociation and psychosis, PTSD and trauma. Mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy is a way to "step back and become the observer behind the thinker." He does not teach though blocking or suppression, however challenges individuals to challenge thought, feelings and their "disregulated thinker." Jim is in long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and is actively engaged in 12 step recovery and have had my own "time of troubles" which gives him a unique perspective. He treats "people not diagnoses" and use a holistic mind, body and spirit approach to wellness. Jim is in long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and is actively engaged in 12 step recovery and have had my own "time of troubles" which gives him a unique perspective. He treats "people not diagnoses" and use a holistic mind, body and spirit approach to wellness.

As children, we are often not taught how to understand and master our own minds, bodies, and spirits. Now is the time to learn. As a trauma-informed, person-centered therapist and licensed mental health counselor, I integrate my non-judgmental view on how life experiences have impacted your cognitive and emotional well-being with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies. Together, we work toward leaning how to promote self-awareness, empowerment, choice, autonomy, and the ability to self-regulate without guilt, shame, or blame. Over the years, I have centered my focus on the treatment of trauma-induced symptoms in patients struggling with anxiety, depression, fear, anger, low self-esteem, and general difficulty navigating life’s challenges and transitions. With my history of working in theater and film, I especially understand the difficulties that come with the decision to live a creative life. Everyone deserves to be and feel validated. I believe that my genuine quality to accept you for who you are is the cornerstone to building a strong relationship that will lead to a fruitful outcome of goal achievement in our work together. In my therapy room, you are in the driver’s seat. My role is to provide a safe, secure space for you to feel comfortable to self-explore, discover, learn, and share. Of the six ethical principles of counseling, I value autonomy highly, which means I will listen to your story and never pressure you to say or do anything you do not want to. Throughout therapy, issues related to childhood experiences with your family are likely to arise. You will come to understand that because you did not develop in a vacuum, nothing is “your fault,” although it does fall to you to heal yourself. This begins by becoming aware of and understanding the messages you tell yourself and applying effective skills to rewrite the script. My pathway into mental health began with years of rehearsals that helped me to avoid the pitfalls leading to dysphoria, dysfunction, and dissonance, which then motivated me to apply my transferable skills to “pay it forward.” I worked for five years in a group therapy setting, where I was able to utilize improvisational and role-play games to foster trust and cohesion among patients with severe mental illness and complex trauma histories, prior to transitioning to one-to-one therapy settings.