The college Years

Therapy for College Students in Seattle, WA & online therapy in California, Washington, Oregon & New York

College offers unique challenges

A trusted partner in your corner

Navigating a new place away from home, struggling to “fit in” as you find new friends, date and figure out what’s important to you? Not to mention, identifying what areas you want to study or career direction you might take after college!
While it can be an exciting time, the college years present a unique set of challenges. It can be stressful and unsettling and for people who may already struggle with anxiety or depression, those challenges can be even harder.

I specialize in working with college age students - helping to define themselves both in and outside the classroom

How I can help

You are not alone if you’re struggling to adjust, adapt or find your niche

There are a lot of expectations about how college should be. The time of your life, liberating, exhilarating, fun. You find yourself, your people - your friendships are easier, and especially as your more sure of your self beyond high school.  But the reality of college can often be messier and less glamorous. Maybe you:
  • feel like you don’t fit in or haven’t found “your people”
  • feel intimated by all the work - the reading, tests, presentations
  • feel homesick for your family or friends
  • judge your experience and think everyone’s having a better, happier time 
  • feel lonely or alone
  • have a hard time being yourself around new friends
  • have had your heart-broken or feel rejected as you try to date
  • are approaching or just graduated and feel unsure, lost and uncertain about what's ahead

Therapy for the college years can help you…

  • Have a space space to process and reflect on your challenges
  • Learn ways to manage anxiety and stress
  • Overcome internal narratives or stories that keep you from showing your authentic-self
  • Focus on specific study skills to help you stay on top of deadlines or break perfectionism that's leading to stress
  • Build communication skills to set boundaries or resolve conflicts
  • Learn more about yourself, your identity and what's important to you outside of school
  • Look ahead to life beyond college as you begin to dream about or take actions toward what's next

I am licensed in Washington, California, Oregon & New York and can be a good fit for students who live and go to school between states

Frequently asked questions about Therapy for College Students

FAQs

  • Yes, I have a limited number of in-person openings at my office in downtown Seattle, near Pioneer Square.

  • Because your schedule changes either qaurterly or by semester, we’ll work together to find a weekly time for your sessions that works for you as your schedule changes.

    Many of my clients have appreciated meeting online because it limits the time for travel, buses or walking to an office.

  • It depends! If you live in one state but go to school in another, I need to maintain a license in the state where you’ll be during your break from school.

    You can check my about page for a list of states I’m currently licensed.

  • I am considered an out-of-network provider and do not take insurance at this time. I am able to provide a receipt, sometimes known as a “superbill” for your insurance for you to receive reimbursement directly if you or your family have an out-of-network insurance benefit.

    Some questions you can ask:

    Does my health plan include Out of Network benefits for Behavioral Health or Therapy?

    What is my deductible and has it been met?

    How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?

    How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?

    What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

We don’t have to do it all alone. We were never meant to - Brene Brown