Is it okay to come if nothing is falling apart?

Yes. You do not need a crisis or a diagnosis to start. Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed is reason enough.

Can I use my insurance, and what will it cost?

We can look at your insurance benefits and explain our fees before your first appointment, so you know what to expect before you commit. Our page on insurance and fees explains how it works.

Can I try one session and see how it feels?

Yes. The first session is partly a fit check, and we do not require you to commit to a certain number of sessions. If it does not feel right, tell us and we will do our best to connect you with someone who does.

What if I do not know what to say in the first session?

That is common, and a session does not need a plan. Our article on what to say when you do not know what to say in therapy gives a few ways in.

who we help

Therapy for students

Support for the pressure, the workload, and everything you're trying to hold together while you're in school.

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We understand

We get what students are carrying

School isn't just classes. It's deadlines stacking up, exams you can't stop thinking about, and the quiet worry that everyone else has it more together than you do. Money, work shifts, family expectations, and being far from home all pile on at once, and sleep is usually the first thing to go. A lot of students reach out because the stress stopped feeling temporary, or because anxiety, low mood, or burnout started getting in the way of the work itself.

What students bring to therapy

Students often come in for reasons that go beyond the classroom: academic stress, perfectionism that makes every assignment feel high stakes, procrastination and trouble focusing, and friendships or relationships that do not feel steady. Some are also trying to work out who they are and what they want while everyone around them seems to have a plan.

If you have wondered whether trouble focusing or finishing work is more than stress, psychological testing for learning disabilities, ADHD, and test accommodations is also available.

How we work

You set the agenda, and your therapist chooses methods to fit it. Our clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to build practical skills for stress, focus, and worry, and they make room for the questions about identity and direction that have no quick answers.

When something needs closer attention, we connect it to support for anxiety, depression, or self-esteem, and we have written about why perfectionism is often fear rather than high standards.

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Clinicians who work with Students

Licensed Psychologist, Founder

Jessica January Behr, Psy.D.