Therapists for college students near Howard University

In my therapy work, it's important that I first learn who you are, and what strengths and values you possess. We then work together to identify how patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior may be holding you back from being the best version of yourself. I use evidence-based interventions (strategies proven successful through research) within a cognitive behavioral model. My style as a therapist is warm, nonjudgmental, and active. Whether you are hoping to improve your mood, develop more meaningful relationships, or learn skills to manage emotions, I'm here to support you through the ups and downs.

At Just Mind Psychiatry LLC, we understand that college life can bring unique challenges as students navigate academic demands, social relationships, work, and personal responsibilities. These transitions often contribute to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to change. We work with students who are seeking support to improve their mental health, manage stress effectively, and build coping skills that foster resilience and confidence. Many of the clients we serve share the desire to feel more balanced, focused, and empowered as they pursue their educational and personal goals. Our approach is professional, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s needs. We provide a safe and supportive environment where students can address concerns openly and develop strategies that enhance both academic performance and overall well-being. At Just Mind Psychiatry LLC, our goal is to support students not only in overcoming challenges but also in achieving lasting growth and success.

Grounded in empathy, compassion and inclusion, Embracing Wellness is committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming care that empowers individuals and communities. Given the challenges of our times including COVID-19, inflation, digital overload, and social unrest, we strive to promote wellness through vulnerability, authenticity, healing, rest, community, and joy. We aim to ensure that each session is an inclusive, safe, and supportive space that takes into account your identity, personal history, and the environments and systems in which you exist. We believe that true wellness encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Together we will develop an individualized treatment plan using evidence based interventions to enhance your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Therapy Interventions include: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based, Narrative, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, and Strength-Based therapy.

I work with individuals navigating trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and major life transitions through a gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive lens. I am especially mindful of how trauma can impact safety, trust, and the nervous system, and I work at a pace that feels supportive and grounding, whether clients are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or processing trauma related to identity, relationships, or systemic stress. With experience in queer and gender-affirming care, I take a creative, individualized approach to therapy that honors each client’s lived experience. I especially enjoy supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, college students, and those exploring identity and belonging. I offer a warm, collaborative space grounded in curiosity and compassion, helping clients build self-trust and resilience at their own pace. It can take a lot of courage to consider reaching out for support, especially if past experiences made it feel unsafe or unhelpful. Therapy does not have to be rushed or forced. If you’re curious about exploring things at a pace that feels respectful and grounding, I welcome you to take that next step when you’re ready.

College and university life can bring an intense amount of pressure, whether you’re balancing academic demands, navigate next steps, or managing the weight of anxiety, stress, and past experiences. The students who tend to be a great fit are often juggling multiple responsibilities while quietly managing stress, burnout, or the weight of life transitions. You might find yourself second-guessing decisions or noticing how stress and tension physically show up in your day-to-day life. Therapy is a collaborative, pressure-free space where you do not need to have everything figured out. Together, we focus on working through what you are carrying, reconnecting with yourself, and building practical ways to navigate stress, anxiety, and big life transitions at your own pace. Wherever you are starting from, you are welcome here exactly as you are.

Hi, I'm Eileen Persichetti, a clinical social worker based in Washington, D.C. I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals navigating life's challenges, from anxiety and depression to relationship struggles, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. My practice is rooted in a mix of evidenced based approaches, and mindfulness-based therapies, all of which can be tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Matthew provides a compassionate, genuine, and collaborative approach to therapy, helping children, adolescents, and young adults feel heard, supported, and empowered. Using evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs, he helps individuals build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Do you belong everywhere and nowhere? Do you question gender, sexuality & relationship norms? Are you struggling to feel connected or like you belong? Are you struggling with stress and pressure? Are you seeking an affirming, collaborative space to be seen, validated, problem-solve & ultimately heal? You are in the right place. I’m Ariel – a multi-ethnic, queer woman living between and amongst cultures while carving my own path to healing. I specialize in multicultural identity issues, anxiety, depression, intergenerational & other trauma, migration, eating disorders, suicide/self-harm, LGBTQIA+ needs and alternative relationship styles.

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My website is the best way to learn more about me and how I operate. Please feel free to schedule a free introductory call so that you can decide if we're a good fit. Briefly, I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, burnout, identity exploration, parenting stress, and raising neurodivergent children.

Find the non-judgmental support you need as you navigate life’s challenges. If you're struggling with self-criticism or feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate, safe space where we explore your concerns together and press toward meaningful change. Imagine watching your teenager grow in areas that once felt impossible. I work with both teens (and preteens) and adults, walking alongside individuals during difficult seasons. Whether your teenager is navigating the pressures of adolescence or you’re dealing with personal challenges, you’ll find a steady, supportive presence here. Together, we’ll take a strengths-based approach, drawing on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and traditional talk therapy. Our work will be collaborative and uniquely tailored to your needs—because no two journeys are the same. I practice from a Christian perspective, offering faith-based counseling for those who desire it. Let’s talk. I would love to connect with you! I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.I ’d be honored to support you or your teen on this path toward healing and growth. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

Dania is a psychotherapist and art therapist working across the lifespan with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She offers a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where clients can explore their experiences with curiosity, creativity, and compassion. Dania’s approach is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. She helps clients understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that shape how they experience themselves, others, and the world around them. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or identity concerns, Dania believes that understanding where our struggles come from allows us to recognize them as they unfold in the present, and that awareness creates the opportunity for meaningful change. She views symptoms and long-standing patterns as adaptive responses that once served an important purpose, even if they now feel limiting. Together, therapy becomes a process of disentangling the past from the present, making sense of these patterns with compassion, and creating more intentional ways of relating to yourself and others. Dania is trained in the Instinctual Trauma Response (ITR) model for processing traumatic memory and integrates talk therapy with art therapy, mindfulness, expressive, and somatic approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. Working with clients across the lifespan informs Dania’s developmental lens, allowing her to see how patterns emerge, adapt, and evolve over time. Whether supporting a child, an adolescent, an adult, or a family, she believes therapy is most meaningful when it honors each person’s unique history while creating space for new ways of relating to oneself and to others.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder. My work is rooted in compassion, honesty, and authenticity, and I try to show up as my authentic self in therapy sessions. That means there are lots of feels, digging deep, being honest, confronting the tough stuff, and humor. Definitely humor. I will work collaboratively with you to establish personalized therapy goals tailored to your specific needs, and create an environment in which you feel safe, accepted, seen, heard, and never judged.

Dr. Solange Missibi is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to providing exceptional care to individuals with varied mental health conditions and all ages. With a strong background in nursing and a passion for mental health advocacy, she aims to make a positive impact in the lives of her patients. Solange possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health conditions and the importance of a holistic/comprehensive care approach.

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ANMH's services are 100% free, every session, every time! ACTNow for Mental health (ANMH) is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization dedicated to expanding access to mental health services and support, while fighting mental & behavioral health stigma for all young adults (ages 17-32). ANMH focuses on communities that have been historically underserved by the health system including LGBTQIA+ and POC populations, people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and people who are uninsured or underinsured. ACTNow for Mental Health (ANMH) prides itself on being a teaching organization that utilizes and trains Master's level graduate students in various therapy treatments including CBT, DBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Art Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. Many of our therapists at ANMH are Master's level graduate students from various accredited colleges and universities, and though they are with ANMH for a limited time, the services they provide are just as robust and comprehensive as licensed therapists. In fact, a study from 2013 found that the clients of student therapists improved just as significantly as clients of licensed professionals while in treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. Our student therapists have historically been with ANMH from August to May, allowing our clients to access services for an average of 36 weeks! On occasion, our student therapists will be available for less time, however, it is our policy that all new potential clients are informed of this before they begin services so they may make an informed decision on whether they would like to begin services or wait for a new cohort of interns with greater availability. To access services, please visit our website and fill out an intake form!

Welcome! My name is Shiann and I am a Licensed Therapist (LPC, NCC) in Washington, DC. I specialize in working with college students and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have a clinical interest in supporting BIPOC mental health and offer culturally responsive care. I help by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we explore your thoughts and emotions together. I am passionate about this work because I believe everyone deserves a space to feel understood and the tools to build a more balanced, confident, and fulfilling life. If you’re ready to work through challenges and invest in your well-being, I invite you to reach out and begin your journey.

Welcome! I’m Dr. Constance Zou, and I’m honored to be a part of your journey towards mental well-being. My academic and professional path has been dedicated to understanding and treating a wide range of mental health challenges. I graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a BA in Biology and earned an MA in Bioethics from New York University. I received my MD from Yale School of Medicine and completed my general psychiatry residency at the National Institute of Mental Health, where I also completed a clinical fellowship focused on studying the connections between hormones and mood. My extensive training has equipped me to effectively treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, trauma, women’s reproductive mental health, and sleep-related issues. I utilize both psychoanalytic and cognitive-based psychotherapy modalities to provide personalized care tailored to your unique needs. With over a decade of continuous engagement in medical research, I am passionate about delivering evidence based care and advancing the field of psychiatry. Part of my previous work highlighted biases and inaccuracies in the publication of clinical trials by pharmaceutical companies, emphasizing the importance of informed and safe treatment choices. At our practice, you will find a compassionate and knowledgeable partner in your mental health journey. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and enhancing your overall well-being.

College can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful, overwhelming, and isolating at times. I work with students who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients feel pressure to succeed academically while balancing work, family responsibilities, friendships, and their own well-being. Others are navigating major transitions, such as starting college, adjusting to independence, choosing a career path, or preparing for graduation. As a first-generation college graduate, I understand some of the unique challenges students face while pursuing their goals. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, and help you feel more confident managing life's challenges. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for additional support, therapy can provide a space to explore what's on your mind and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.