Therapists for college students near University of Pennsylvania

Hi! I'm Noah Lessner (he/him). I have experience counseling teens and college students, guiding them through challenges such as trauma, relationship dynamics, gender and sexuality transitions, and academic pressures. My approach centers on helping clients embrace their unique identities while offering support in navigating potential diagnoses. Inspired by my own struggles growing up, I am passionate about helping others through tough times. My easygoing, empathetic nature allows me to connect with clients of all ages and creates a safe, welcoming space for healing. Understanding that change can be difficult and seeking help can feel daunting, I am committed to providing unwavering support throughout the therapeutic process. I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to improve emotional regulation, and positive psychology to foster resilience and strength. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness techniques to promote self-soothing. My person-centered approach is flexible and tailored to each client’s unique goals, ensuring that therapy is aligned with what they want to achieve. I am dedicated to helping clients become the best version of themselves, offering compassionate guidance every step of the way.

Sometimes life is hard and just plain messy, and we just need someone who can listen, guide, challenge and support us in our life journey. It is my passion to walk this journey with you as you navigate the stressors, traumas and unexpected turns that life can throw at you. Your experiences are unique to you. I desire our therapeutic relationship to be collaborative as we work together to create interventions that spark growth and ultimately, healing. I have worked with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds. My Master's in Social Work provided a concentration in addiction and mental health. I have also worked with clients who struggle with hoarding, anxiety, loss/grief, family transition and many other areas. Your story matters. You matter. I would be honored to have the privilege to join you in your journey. Reaching out to someone can be difficult-I am committed to seek healing alongside of you with grace and honor.

Stephanie is motivated to empower clients to achieve their goals and to improve their overall quality of life through variety of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness practices. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health and sport performance, addressing both the mind and body.

Create the life you want — with the support of Calm Pittsburgh. Our therapists employ a variety of eclectic, evidence-based techniques to help our clients navigate feelings, relate to thoughts differently, and build better behaviors. Our techniques include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Compassion-focused, Family/Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Narrative, Person-centered, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Strength-based Brief Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Trauma-focused Therapy. Sessions at Calm Pittsburgh typically last one hour — the frequency of which can be scheduled as needed.

Green Oak Wellness is committed to the wellness of all individuals and families. We provide the highest quality and compassionate therapeutic care to individuals from all walks of life. Green Oak therapists work closely with our clients utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and individualized treatment plans

We specialize in using powerful assessment methods to help you understand yourself and your relationships better. Many people spend years in therapy before getting results while we try to help you get below the surface more quickly and move on to a more satisfying life.

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I am a licensed counselor, board-certified art therapist, and trauma-informed yoga practitioner who blends evidence-based treatments into a creative and personalized approach. I specialize as a HAES (Health At Every Size) clinician who utilizes mind-body approaches such as art therapy, somatic therapy, and yoga in conjunction with talk therapy to treat bio-psycho-social disorders such as eating disorders and disordered eating. My clients are looking to make lasting and impactful changes in their lives to gain insight into their mental health and improve their own well-being. I believe humor and creativity are integral to building a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in art therapy where individuals may work through their issues by gaining insight and expressing themselves through metaphor. Clients will gain greater insight into their mind-body connection, and how they can utilize their strengths to minimize feelings of shame and increase overall life satisfaction. I can assist in improving one's relationship with food, movement, perfectionist tendencies, and themselves. My clients work towards gaining insight into their mental health and its mind-body connection by identifying triggers, warning signs, and impacts of distress. My clients build coping and calming skills to manage symptoms, improving executive functioning, boundaries, and relationships with others and themselves.

Each of us lives our story in chapters—some filled with joy, others with hardship, and many with the quiet in-betweens. As a therapist, I see my role as walking alongside people as they turn the page, helping them make meaning of the past while creating space for new beginnings. I believe we all hold the keys within us: keys to resilience, healing, growth, and self-understanding. I utilize a strength-based approach to treatment as well as incorporate various styles that suit your needs. My practice is grounded in creating a safe and supportive environment to create a healthier future while honoring the past.

Tori Mackley, the owner at Heart 2 Soul Counseling, believes that everyone should have a space where they feel supported, understood, validated, and heard. She works to create that space for each individual she works with, whether in her office or virtually. Tori understands the unique challenges and difficulties college students face due to her own struggles in finding her footing in her undergraduate years. Vanay Frederick-Ellis has a passion for working with all people and most of her experience has been with children and families. She earned her master’s degree and PhD from Walden University. She has completed research on trauma and juvenile delinquency. Vanay has over 9 years’ professional experience working with individuals living with anxiety, depression, DMDD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, gender identity, and other identity issues. Additionally, she has experience in trauma, crisis intervention, family systems, and client-centered approach. **As of April 2024, Dr. Vanay is waiting for the PA Board to approve her licensure application. She is unable to accept insurance at this time and is self-pay only.**

Resolute Counseling aims at improving mental health through the promotion of social health, physical health, and spiritual health. We make every effort to collaborate with community organizations to help connect people with additional supports. All four of our counselors have a passion for working with young adults and college students. All of us have been through college (both undergraduate and graduate school) and understand the stressors students experience.

Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality of therapeutic services in an environment that fosters trust, respect, and confidentiality. Within this space, we hope to assist you in reaching your goals in therapy and life. We achieve our mission by offering an integrative approach, which combines different therapeutic tools and evidence-based practices to meet your needs. We strongly believe that everyone is unique, and it is important to emphasize strengths, while challenging you in a supportive and collaborative manner to maximize your ability to reach your full potential. We are accepting new clients for both in person and virtual therapy. We have locations in Camp Hill, Pittsburgh, and Warren, Pennsylvania.

I offer video- tele-health sessions . https://www.counseling-art-therapies.com COUNSELING, GESTALT, ART THERAPY SERVICES Focus on : SOCIAL - CULTURAL - FEMINIST - EXISTENTIAL - PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES ​We are a caring practice that offers individual, couple and family psychotherapy to help with emotional issues and mental distress. Focusing on transitions, adjustments and changes that cause stress are part of the issues we can help and support with. Personal difficulties are understood as part of a broader social and cultural environment. Our approach is interdisciplinary and integrates psychological counseling with creative expressions. My office is a welcoming, private and comfortable. A space to talk, rest and create. Clients are offered various modes of communication in order to explore their feelings, thoughts and relationships with themselves and with others and the world around .

Let’s be real. Life is hard. It is messy and crazy and sometimes, it just feels out of control. Your space is a mess, your roommates are on your last nerve, you have a major assignment to work on, and you just cannot get a moment to think straight. Then there’s that thought in the background that you’re not doing enough, that you’re not enough. You’re questioning yourself and feeling overwhelmed. College is hard. This phase of life is hard. Feeling the pressure to succeed can feel unbearable. This is where therapy comes in. To learn how to address these thoughts & emotions in a safe space and develop a plan of action to move forward, feeling confident in yourself.

Maybe you’ve been through relational trauma, adoption, or foster care, or had to play the “responsible one,” or learned early on to keep the peace, stay perfect, and not take up too much space. Maybe you’re just tired of feeling anxious in relationships, like you’re never quite sure where you stand—or who you’re allowed to be. You deserve support that really gets it. The Therapy Center for Transformative Growth (TCTG) was founded by two adoptees from foster care—also therapists—who couldn’t find the kind of care they needed, so they built it. Our center is a space for anyone navigating complex family dynamics, attachment wounds, identity questions, and the lasting impact of early or repeated loss. We’re especially attuned to supporting college-aged adults, BIPOC folks, LGBTQIA+ communities, and women—people whose stories are often misunderstood, minimized, or ignored altogether. Our therapists help you name what’s been hard, understand how it’s shaped you, and find new ways to move through the world—with more clarity, connection, and compassion for yourself. Therapy with us isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you come home to yourself.

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Do you ever feel “stuck” in life? Do you feel discouraged or struggle to make changes to promote healing and growth? Are you ready to take the first step? Let me help guide you to make these changes consciously. My job is to help you find the answers you are looking for to live the life you want and deserve. Together we can work to identify goals and establish a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. My focus of counseling is rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness while also creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Through therapy and helping you understand the root of your beliefs and thoughts, you can change and let go of any unwanted thoughts and behaviors so you can live a life worth living. I have extensive experience treating individuals with substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, trauma, and relationship issues. It is important to me to foster an environment where you can safely and freely explore, expand and grow into your most authentic self. I’m here to help you in this journey.

I work with young adults experiencing emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, anxiety & stress, disordered eating/eating disorders, body image issues, relationship issues, & other mental health concerns. Aside from my role as a mental health counselor, I am also a mental performance coach for competitive athletes. If you're looking to break free from overwhelming thoughts, develop healthier ways to manage your emotions, & optimize your well-being to create meaningful change, please reach out to me for a free consultation & we'll take the next step together.

If you struggle with self-esteem, managing emotions, boundaries in relationships, or you've survived a traumatic childhood or young adulthood, I may be a good fit for you. Abusive or neglectful experiences from our past can impact our self-worth, our capacity to cope with stress, and our ability to feel safe connecting with others. I specialize in working with people who have had trauma in their lives or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whether in your childhood, in a relationship, or due to COVID or another recent isolated experience. I offer weekly therapy as well as skills training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. I see therapy as a resource for you, a way to find coping skills that actually work for you. You can learn to shift the way you respond to stress & let go of unhelpful patterns. My other areas of expertise: working with young adults facing anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions, & people facing the challenges of pregnancy and/or new parenthood. I'm committed to helping you heal. Through our work together, I will help you find compassion, respect and forgiveness for yourself. By starting with a safe and supportive relationship in therapy, you can become grounded, confident, and able to feel more connected to others. Please feel free to reach out to discuss options and make a plan. You are worth it.

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