Teens and Young Adults
The College Transition
You wanted independence. Missing home can still be part of it.
Who This Is For
When leaving home feels different than you expected
A new room, unfamiliar people and a schedule you manage yourself can be exciting and exhausting in the same week. You may miss home without wanting to give up the chance to be here.
I work with young adults adjusting to college in New York State. Parents can seek separate support. Your care centers on you.
What We Work On
What we can talk about
- 01
Roommates and boundaries
We can practice a request about noise, shared space or visitors. You do not have to become close friends to have a clearer agreement.
- 02
Homesickness
Missing familiar meals or someone who knows your day can feel lonely. We discuss contact with home and connection where you are.
- 03
Managing your own week
Meals, coursework, money and rest now need your attention. We start with the part that keeps falling apart, not a perfect routine for everything.
How I Work
Practice that fits the difficult moments
CBT
CBT helps us check thoughts such as everyone else belongs here except me. We look at what you are comparing and try a realistic action rather than wait until you feel completely settled.
DBT
DBT skills can help with a lonely evening, roommate tension or an urge to quit during a stressful week. We practice requests without deciding your whole future that evening.
What Sessions Look Like
Start with what happened this week
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
You must be physically located in New York State for video sessions. We discuss a room where roommates cannot overhear, family involvement and the safety and legal limits of privacy.
Independence can include asking for help.
What Can Shift
- Building a routine that leaves time to eat and sleep.
- Making a direct request to a roommate.
- Feeling less ashamed of missing home.
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
Teens and Young Adults
A first week worth talking through
The quiet evening
If everyone seems busy, we can discuss one way to connect without forcing a friendship. A familiar call home may help alongside local contact.
The call with a parent
We can think about what support you want and what feels like checking up. Contact can change while care remains.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual Therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
College transition sessions are $175. A free consultation gives us time to discuss location, privacy and fit before you decide about weekly work.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
See all rates and the cancellation policyQuestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we meet during a break at home?
Can I meet from a shared room?
Do my parents need to join?
Talk about the part of college no one sees in photos.
A consultation can help us check whether video sessions fit your current week.