Therapists for college students near Pittsburgh, PA
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship issues? Is it challenging to achieve balance in your life? Are you part of a blended family and looking to navigate the unique challenges it brings? Are you going through a life change, e.g. moving or a new chapter in life, and looking for support? Sometimes, being a student can feel so isolating and as if no one understands. You’re not alone, and I’m here to encourage you every step of the way. As a Black British Caribbean woman, it’s important for me to create a safe space where clients from all walks of life can thrive. I understand how daunting it can be to find a therapist, and I want to make the process smooth for you. Let’s start building a path to a more balanced, fulfilling life. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good match!
Dr. Boateng is a licensed psychotherapist in virtual private practice in Philadelphia/New Jersey. She uses an integrative approach to empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles to experience life in a more authentic way.
College can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout, or just trying to keep up with everything on your plate. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer a supportive, thoughtful, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. My approach is structured yet flexible and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we’ll work to better understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while building practical tools to help you feel more in control and confident in your day-to-day life. My goal is to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change—at a pace that feels right for you. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s completely okay to feel unsure. I’m here to meet you where you are.
“Nourish Your Body, One Meal at a Time” Every client learns the fundamentals of healthy eating, meal planning, and lifestyle modification. Nutrition education is incorporated into every session. Clients feel empowered and motivated to make their health the #1 priority.
If you’ve found me, you may have a burnt-out nervous system, or/and neurodivergent mind. You may be highly sensitive, ADHD, sick of people pleasing, grieving, spiritually uncertain, chronically ill, overwhelmed… & you want to understand the patterns that have you feeling so tired. I have been a therapist for 10+ years, learning the whole time. My clinical background includes my LPC, along with an ADHD clinical service provider certification. I strive to create a supportive, inclusive environment, as I believe therapeutic growth is enhanced by the presence of the authentic self.
I love being a therapist and helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of, and connection to, themselves and others. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, trust, and empathic understanding, where individuals feel safe, heard, valued and empowered to heal and make the positive changes for which they desire. I use a variety of methods in my work, including relational, cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused interventions in an integrative fashion to address each person's unique concerns. With children, I incorporate developmentally-sensitive interventions and mediums for self-expression. I offer treatment for a variety of concerns, inc. stress, anxiety, depression, identity and adjustment concerns, and relationship issues. I specialize in treating survivors of interpersonal trauma and have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and various forms of childhood maltreatment. I have experience conducting therapy and assessment in a variety of settings (college counseling, RTF, community mental health, crisis mobile response, schools) across the continuum of age and functioning. I have training and experience in therapy modalities to treat PTSD, including TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure.
Your Tired of Life passing you by. It gets exhausting- day after day, the uneasiness, the worry. The weight you feel is valid, but you yearn for brighter days. You can get your life dreams back! I am so glad you are here. When you come to your first therapy appointment, you’ll question yourself if its worth it. You know you need to address these issues you’re having. I know I felt the same. Therapy offers many different experiences, You will feel better just hearing your thoughts out loud. Our relationship is a key driver to your success, I value you and work every session to offer you space to reflect, understand, and provide hope. You can get in balance. People enter therapy believing they are doomed for life. You are not doomed. Therapy will help uncover those strengths you have that have been lost amidst your chaos. We walk together to shine a light on the underlying issues that are behind this disbalance, while learning your story, making sense of those thoughts and feelings, and creating ways to balance them each day. Getting yourself back is within your abilities. You will set the pace. I will guide and walk beside you. We will do this together. I will approach each session with curiosity about your story. My job is to create a space that allows you to feel safe and secure, while we reflect and understand your vulnerabilities. We will help give you some new perspective and some more life tools to help you from having multiple bad days in a row. We will have moments of tears and joy. We will have moments of celebration and triumph. I am fully committed to opening new pathways that feel more tolerable. I believe in doing more of what’s working. I strive to use philosophy and interventions that are backed by evidence. I like to see healing and relief. OI like to see you achieve your life vision after a period of self-doubt, Connect with me today. This is your first step in ending your frustrations.
Trying to find the right therapist in the middle of exams, papers, and trying to maintain a social life can feel overwhelming. I'm so glad you are here anyway! The most important things in finding a therapist is: 1) Finding someone you feel comfortable with- I work hard to make sessions as relaxed and comfortable as possible. I am approachable and welcoming. 2) Finding a therapist who will help you grow- In addition to providing you with a safe space to talk, I also teach you valuable skills for more effectively managing your emotions, relationships, life and communication skills. I also specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, and find themselves stuck and unable to move forward with their life. Hope, healing, and growth are always possible. Feel free to email me. I hope to hear from you soon.
I am now accepting insurance through Grow Therapy. Please use this link to schedule an appointment! https://provider.growtherapy.com/book-appointment?id=906&ref=prov Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out whatever is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. I graduated from Chestnut Hill College with my Master’s in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 2008. I have the experience to help with the stress of today's world. This experience helps me understand and empathize with clients’ situations and so can offer real world help. I believe you to be an active participant in therapy, I am not here to tell you how to run your life. I am here to help you find your own path. I work with teens, adults, families and couples.
Fishtown Wellness Center helps individuals and families create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live. The mission of Fishtown Wellness is to enable individuals and families to create a life of well-being and balance. We do this by providing evidence-based, holistic approaches to mental, emotional, and behavioral health. We bring value to the community by assisting individuals in building on strengths and resiliency. Our overall mission is to help people create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live. Fishtown Wellness is committed to providing our clients with the best quality, evidence-based approaches to treating mental and behavioral health concerns while building on personal strengths. As a company as a whole, we are committed to providing access to mental health services. Additionally, we strive to break financial barriers of accessibility by taking insurance and utilizing a sliding scale for those individuals with no health coverage.
For close to 20 years, I have worked in the field of mental health and addiction. I have extensive experience working with all disorders from mild to severe and specialize in working with the dual diagnosed (mental health and addictions) population; especially those suffering from mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma related issues. I am able to offer guidance and support to not only the client who is suffering but their family and support system as well. I believe that all people are capable of improving their life with hard work, openness and a desire for change. I am passionate about working with individuals that have experienced trauma in their lives and assisting them with rebuilding their lives and finding peace, wholeness and health. I am trained in several modalities; CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction. I have extensive experience facilitating both group and individual counseling and genuinely believe that all people are capable of change if they are willing to work hard and commit to the process.
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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
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I enjoy helping students navigate the challenges of college life. You may be dealing with stress, anxiety or depression. You might have have problems with relationships. It can be hard balancing work, family life and academics. I'm here to help. I can help you to find ways to manage college life. I am conveniently available via telehealth to you.
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Do you feel like your mind just wont stop? Do you struggle to set boundaries with the people around you? (Or maybe even with yourself?) Or maybe your relationships with others are stressing you out. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or burnout, I can help.
I assist in helping my clients find meaning and fulfillment in life by being engaged and by actively guiding you through your unique life challenges. Most of my clients come see me because they just know life could be better. It HAS to be. For many people who walk through my door, their lives aren't shattered, lying breathless in the corner. These people get up every single day and do the thing. But somehow, somewhere, something still feels off. Maybe it's your relationship. Maybe it's you. Maybe you don't know what it is, but life just doesn't seem right. You're not fully happy. Not yet. I help couples, families, and individuals live better. How? By having lived lots of lives, I've developed a unique perspective. One that has allowed me to develop a mental wellness expertise that mixes therapeutic techniques found in human services and combines them with the results-oriented coaching and leadership skills derived from the professional services field. This specific meld of mojo enables me to provide a different kind of service and perspective where other help may have been unsuccessful.
Most people feel lost in a maze of unproductive coping strategies, so we use a personalized approach to help you find your way to mental freedom and into a life you deserve.
The New London Counseling Center is a place for our community to gather, connect, and heal. We are a not-for-profit organization that is committed to promoting the emotional, relational and spiritual well-being of individuals and families. We believe in providing high quality, compassionate therapy and educational workshops to our community, regardless of one’s ability to pay. Our team of licensed clinicians bring their diverse experiences and specialties to our practice with the goal of creating a culture that promotes mental well-being and destigmatizes therapy. We acknowledge that we are all broken, and we can all benefit from professional support at one time or another. Through our community-centered approach, we intend to tear down the walls of traditional mental health delivery by meeting people where they are every day – their places of work, their gyms, their civic groups or places to volunteer – and offer free community workshops.