Therapy and Coaching for College Students
Support for Growth, Balance, and Emotional Wellbeing During College
Going to college is a major life transition – for both students and their parents. For many young adults, it’s the first time living independently and managing the complexities of adult life. The shift from high school and home routines to dorm life, coursework, and new responsibilities can be both exciting and overwhelming.
College students face many challenges, including time management, academic pressure, building new friendships, navigating relationships, and living with roommates. It’s not uncommon for these stressors to contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, or burnout.
Understanding the College Experience
With many years of experience working with college students – including those at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) – I deeply understand the unique pressures you’re facing and can help you learn to navigate student life in a healthy, sustainable way.
- Understand what’s happening beneath the surface
- Regain a sense of stability and control
- Explore opportunities for growth and change
- Strengthen coping and self-regulation skills
- Build self-confidence and resilience
Common Concerns Among College Students
College students seek therapy for many reasons. Some of the most common include:
- Stress and anxiety
- Loneliness and depression
- Academic or performance pressure
- Adjustment to college life
- Relationship and roommate challenges
- Identity exploration and self-discovery
- Addiction and substance use
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Family or parental conflict
- Career planning and post-graduation uncertainty
Whether you’re attending the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder), or another college in the area, having a confidential, supportive space to discuss your experiences can make a meaningful difference.
Navigating College Life with Support
College is also a time when many students begin to notice patterns that may have been present for years but were easier to manage within the structure of home or high school. Increased independence can bring freedom, but it can also highlight difficulties with organization, motivation, emotional regulation, or self-care. Changes in sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social routines often play a significant role in how students feel, both mentally and physically.
Many students also find themselves grappling with questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. Exploring values, career paths, relationships, and long-term goals can feel exciting and confusing at the same time. It is common to compare yourself to peers, feel pressure to have everything figured out, or worry about falling behind. These internal pressures can quietly contribute to anxiety, low mood, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others.
My approach to working with college students focuses on understanding the full picture of what is happening beneath the surface. Care begins with listening carefully to your experience and understanding how emotional health, stress, sleep, physical well-being, and life circumstances interact. From there, support is tailored to your specific needs and goals, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Depending on what you are experiencing, care may include therapy, integrative medical support, mind body approaches, and practical tools for managing stress and emotions. We may work on building skills for time management, boundaries, communication, and self-regulation, while also addressing deeper emotional patterns or past experiences that may be influencing how you feel now. The goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you develop insight, resilience, and confidence that can support you well beyond your college years.
For students who are curious about emerging approaches to mental health, I also offer psychedelic-informed education and clinical guidance, including preparation and integration support, when appropriate. This is always approached thoughtfully, with careful attention to safety, readiness, and the developmental stage of young adulthood.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply looking for support as you grow and change, you do not have to navigate this stage alone. Having a steady, confidential space to talk openly can help you understand yourself more deeply, feel more grounded, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
A Safe and Compassionate Space to Thrive
My practice offers a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment where college students can work through challenges, find balance, and develop a stronger sense of self. Each session is personalized to your needs, combining integrative, evidence-guided approaches that support emotional health, physical wellbeing, and academic success.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a confidential consultation. Together, we’ll create a path toward greater clarity, confidence, and resilience, both in college and beyond.
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