Therapists for college students near Philadelphia, PA

I am Mark Shoaf and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach in Fox Chapel. Counseling is my second career. I previously spent 20 years working in higher education - first at IUP and then at Penn State. My goal is to create a warm safe place and a relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss and to learn. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as it is about counseling. Our sessions will be engaging. I perform improv comedy in Pittsburgh. I think the ability to laugh is a key skill in coping and I use laughter in my therapy. It isn't always important to be serious as long as you are serious about things that are important, I also have a coffee bar. Some folks come for the comedy and coffee and stay for the counseling. LOL The funny things about life's hurts, they generally do not just get better on their own. Running from a problem is a race we will never win. My primary counseling modes are Cognitive Dissonance and Reframing and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) I am a merchant of HOPE that is custom made for you. Bus stops right at my front door (75 Ellsworth and 91 Butler St). I offer a self pay option at a reduced rate for students who may not want to use their parent's insurance for privacy purposes.

I specialize in supporting college students through the complex intersections of life and healing, with a primary focus on somatic sex therapy, grief therapy, and the unique challenges faced by college students. Whether you are navigating the deep pain of loss, seeking to reconnect with your body and sexuality, or managing the pressures of academic and transitional life, I am here to help. I weave a holistic mindfulness approach throughout my therapeutic work by incorporating mind-body awareness practices such as breathwork, meditation, and relaxation techniques. These techniques aim to increase the client’s sense of well-being, decrease stress, improve confidence, allow for new perspectives, and restore balance to the client’s life. Together, we will identify your specific goals and collaborate on a tailored plan that promotes your personal growth and well-being.

Have you been feeling lonely, disconnected or not like yourself? Maybe there are issues from the past that you haven't dealt with that you would like to heal without feeling overwhelmed. Or possibly you feel swept away by your emotions and don't know how to get them under control. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, frustrated or tired. Oftentimes these issues can lead to anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. My specialty is in helping you identify & address the root issues, develop the skills to deal with those issues, while getting in better relationship with yourself in order to heal and better cope. With over 14 years of experience in psychotherapy, I specialize in treating issues related to trauma, spiritual & religious abuse, chronic illness/pain, eating disorders and grief & loss. I also have a sensitivity to and awareness of the needs of diverse populations and have experience providing faith-based counseling for clients interested in using their faith as a strength and support.

I bring a warm and steady presence, a gentle sense of humor, and a genuine curiosity about your story to sessions. We will start where you are, and can work collaboratively to help you find meaningful change. The therapeutic relationship is essential in taking vulnerable and challenging steps in therapy, and this principle is at the heart of my practice with each person. I can incorporate Narrative Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (Parts Work), nature, and writing into sessions depending on your needs and interests.

At Breakthrough Counseling, our focus is on you and your journey to healing. With Telehealth options available and providers licensed in multiple states, this means that no matter where you are, we are here to help you breakthrough to a new you! Multiple providers offer a wide range of expertise in different areas, including: individual, child/adolescent, family, marriage, as well as medication management. Our team strives to provide the best quality of care. We have a varying network of professionals available to walk you through any hardships or struggles that life brings. We have immediate, open appointments available for you now.

Thank you for inquiring about our services, at Bridge to Well Being Counseling we understand mental health needs change as people go through life transitions and we thrive to be a support as students address their needs. Our practice is comprised of clinicians that are very experienced in treating a multitude of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and ASD. Because we are client-centered, our philosophy is to work on your goals and help identify steps to help you feel more secure, empowered, and confident as you navigate college and life in general. We schedule appointments to fit your schedule and are flexible to ensure a time that works for you. Please take a moment to reach out for a consultation to see if Bridge to Well Being Counseling may be a good fit to support you in your steps to care for yourself.

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’m a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their inner strength. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, emotion dysregulation, and family or relationship challenges. I also specialize in supporting clients through emerging adulthood—those transformative years of identity development, shifting relationships, and new responsibilities. My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Drawing from a strengths-based and humanistic perspective, I incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, compassion, and curiosity. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions and strive to create a safe, welcoming space for growth and healing. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin—taking the first step is often the most powerful one.

Welcome! My name is Stephen. I understand that seeking therapy can feel like a big step, it is important to choose a counselor that makes you feel comfortable and supported. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, aimed at creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights you need to live a more fulfilling, balanced life. I utilize an evidence-based and holistic approach to helping adult clients struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality disorder, Anger Management, Addiction, Interpersonal Issues, Identity Issues, Grief/Loss, Stress, and ADHD management. My approach to therapy is rooted in Client Centered Therapy. I will incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that it is important to provide clients with an environment that promotes genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. My professional background includes community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, substance use rehabs, and private practice. I am skilled in working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community. If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing, reach out today!

I’m an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist based in State College, Pennsylvania, offering in-person and virtual therapy for adults across the state. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work, attachment therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and humanistic–existential approaches for adults 18 and over. I've also worked for 5 years as a Rape Crisis Counselor answering calls for a rape crisis hotline. Whether you're a Penn State student seeking support or a Pennsylvania resident seeking mental health care, I provide a safe, inclusive space to heal and grow. I can work on reduced rates, and I welcome clients seeking affordable therapy. Now accepting new clients—reach out to schedule a free consultation. You don't need to walk your path alone. With the right support, therapeutic tools, and commitment to the deep work, new healing pathways from within you can emerge. Please reach out if you want to chat further about working together, it would be an honor to serve you.

***Available for same week appointments for students required to complete Mandated Assessment & Compliance treatment. College can be a simultaneously exhilarating, yet terrifying time in life, identity, relationships, future and more. I'm here to help you sort through it all. Let's work together to help you create and enact your best life: whatever that means and looks like to you! As your therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable space to help you work towards your goals. I offer video sessions from wherever you are! Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation call.

River Wards Wellness Collective is a holistic wellness center in Fishtown, Philadelphia, & West Chester, PA. The Collective focuses on integrating the connection between the mind, body, and soul through diverse healing practices. Our group understands that finding mental health services can be difficult and expensive. Our therapists are committed to providing quality, affordable care to members of our community. We are aware of the importance of making ourselves available to those who are in need of support, and would not be able to afford therapeutic care without use of their insurance. We are proud to partner with Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, & United / Optum insurances to allow their members access to quality mental health services. Our mission is to de-stigmatize insurance-based mental health services; you do not need to pay private pay rates for quality care.

The CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD believes in providing the most cutting-edge, expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders and related conditions. We successfully treat clients with generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias and panic. The Center also treats all OC Spectrum conditions including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking) and tics. We treat ALL forms of OCD including many of the lesser known types: relationship, existential, just right, pedophile, harm/violence, sexual orientation, hit & run, magical thinking, moral scrupulosity/religious, symmetry/equalizing, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, olfactory reference syndrome (fear of body odor), muscle dysmorphia (obsessive focus on muscles), emotional contamination, orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), sensorimotor/hyperawareness and hyper-responsibility. The Center also specializes in working with people who have anxiety co-occurring with introversion, giftedness, people-pleasing and perfectionism. Specializing in anxiety, OCD and related conditions allows us to stay on top of the latest scientific research and utilize the most effective strategies for you.

Hello! Much of my training was devoted to working in college counseling centers such as the University of Pennsylvania, MIT, and others. I primarily meet with young adults, including college students, graduate students, and the international student population in general. I also have niche experience working with all types of medical professionals. I would look forward to hearing from you.

At Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates Psychological Services, we work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of difficulties, from those experiencing situational crisis or adjustment difficulty, to those with serious emotional disturbance. With a staff of twenty-nine licensed mental health professionals, Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates Psychological Services has a therapist that is right for you. Just call our office to find out which of our therapists can best help you lead a more meaningful and enriched life. Please note that we have clinicians who speak English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, and Russian.

Our therapists strive to create a non-judgmental and compassionate space to offer guidance and help create change. We offer both shorter term solution-focused therapy as well as longer term in-depth psychotherapy depending on your individual needs. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and understand yourself better, leading to symptom reduction and lasting change. Common issues we address that bring people into therapy are: depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma and PTSD, and low self esteem/self worth. We are also skilled at working with people with psychotic and bipolar disorders. We offer individual therapy as well as couples counseling. We celebrate and treat with the utmost respect all diverse backgrounds including sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and gender identity to name a few.

Many of the students and young adults we work best with are in the middle of a transition. They may have just moved away from home, started college or graduate school, begun a new job, or are trying to figure out who they are outside of their family. On the outside, it can look like they’re “doing fine.” On the inside, they often feel anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or afraid of making the wrong choices. You might relate if you’re struggling with independence — wanting space from your family but also feeling pulled back by guilt or expectations. Maybe you worry about the future, question your decisions constantly, or feel behind compared to everyone else. “Adulting” can feel harder than anyone warned you about. If you’re navigating identity, relationships, pressure to succeed, or fear of what comes next, you’re not alone. We work well with students who are thoughtful, self-aware, and ready to better understand themselves — even if they’re not sure where to start.

I work with people who are interested in improving their relationships with one another. 

Therapy is a place where partners can learn how to disrupt old patterns and start experiencing the pleasure of interacting in new ways. The work involves talking, examining the obstacles to talking, and using what happens in sessions as a way to understand what goes on outside of therapy. It also involves bringing creativity to the problems at hand and trying things differently. 

 I like to create a space with ample opportunity for collaboration as we address the issues that present. Most of all, I strive to provide a safe environment where each individual can explore anything about themselves in their relationships. 

 If you're interested in enhancing the communication and understanding in your relationship, therapy may be right for you. I offer 50-minute and 75-minute sessions in-person and online. Therapy is a significant investment; if you're curious whether therapy could help, I encourage you to reach out to schedule a free phone or video consultation.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia. I provide therapy to adults of all ages struggling with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, coping with medical illness, trauma, unsatisfying relationships, low self-esteem, general stress, and other difficulties. College students can be particularly susceptible to these kinds of distress. When you're trying to manage intense coursework and maintain a satisfying social life while also considering what kind of a life you might want to live and the kind of person you want to be, it is not unusual to struggle with feelings of stress, fear, anxiety, and depression. Searching for a therapist can also seem intimidating, particularly during a stressful phase of life; however, it is my goal to ease the process and be of help. Your mental health is important and deserves attention, especially if you are not feeling well. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feel I might be of help. It would be my pleasure to work with you.

I am currently scheduling patients for both in-person (PA/NJ) and telehealth (PA/NJ/MA) appointments. I welcome patients who are looking for medication management, therapy, a second opinion, or any combination of the above. My interests include diagnostic clarification of mood/anxiety/attention disorders, evaluation of young adults who may be seeking help for the first time, and treatment of substance use disorders that often present with other common diagnoses. I offer comprehensive treatment, taking into consideration not only whether a patient has a medical illness, but also discussing lifestyle, substance use, relationships and other factors that could be affecting an individual's mental health. When indicated, I may recommend the use of psychiatric medications in conjunction with therapy.